For those who don't know or haven't heard, my dad lost his life to an illness he didn't know he had yesterday. I just want to thank everyone who has called with condolences.

It's been a pretty tough couple days for myself and my family, but we are doing better.

My dad took me to every r/c race until I was almost 18, and he still came to the races whether I was racing or not for many years.

He was also probably my only fan when I raced the indychamps up to the minisprints. Whenever I won and looked up into the stands, he was always standing up clapping.

I still can't get over the fact he is gone, especially since neither us nor him knew he was even sick.

Don't ever take anyone for granted, and live each day to the fullest, you never know when it is going to end or you may never see someone again. Trust me, I now know.

Thanks again.

Danny "The Dude" Mentzel

danny
i am sorry for your loss and i hope to see you again sometime

Sorry to hear that Danny.

We'll keep you in our thoughts through this tough time.

Stay in touch.

Danny sorry for your loss.

Thoughts and prayer to you and your family.

Danny...so sorry to hear it.
Please call me if you need to, I'll do whatever I can.

There are no words to help now, may God comfort you and help you understand what doesn't make sense.

From Jode, Jayson and myself, you'll be in our prayers.

dk

Sorry for your loss.

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Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
loses like this are never easy, may God bless you

Sorry to hear about your loss Danny.. Rember your Extended RC family will always be there for ya..

What a terrible thing Danny. Your loss will never get better but dealing with it will with time.

Danny I am just shocked! Mike told e he had gone to the hospital but all was well. Hang in there and call if you need anything!
Mike Makus

Deepest Condolences from the EA Family. We will keep your family in our Prayers.

EA

So sorry to hear the news, You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Doug P

Danny,
Very sorry to hear that, hang in there.

The Reeling Family

Sorry for your loss.
Keep the Faith, God will bring you through this tough time.

Very sorry on your loss, Prayers to you and your family.

All my best Dude, sorry for your loss. I am sure he'll still be watching over you.

What a terrible thing, fathers are very special and time spent with fathers will always be special. Sorry for you loss.

AJ

I'm also very sorry to hear this news. I grew up with Fred as he lived a couple blocks away from me. He was one of a kind. Our prayers are with you and Renee.

Bruce Gayhart

sorry to hear danny the lord is with you and your family.keep strong

Dude, Very sorry for your loss. My family prays for your

Sorry for your loss. My dad raced with me for years, i lost him last year. Youll think of him every day.