Member # 16 passing

[Jerry M.]

Re: Member # 16 passing

What a truly neat guy. I'd like to pass on a quick story.

After judging M.L.'s beloved Pennant Blue '55 at a Lake Erie chapter meet many years ago, I was explaining why we had to make a minor condition deduction for three small paint chips on the drivers door behind the rear view mirror. "Oh that's OK" he said..."Do you know how that happened...I was driving back from Cypress Gardens and heard a rattling noise. I looked out just as the rear view mirror came off and bounced three times before I reached out and caught it in my hand...Ha, Ha, Ha".

A short time later while driving my then nearly new '86 back from Bloomington, I got a decnt size stone chip in the nose. While initially very upset, I then relaxed and chuckled after remembering M.L.'s story and attitude.

Jerry

[Joe R.]

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M. L. Young was a fine person and a credit to the NCRS. Also a proud owner of a 1954 blue Corvette which he drove and enjoyed for years.

We are all better people for knowing you and the example you set!

RIP M.L.

JR

[Scott S.]

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I visited ML in Laurelville in October. John was up from Florida. His eyesight was failing but his wit and his memory was sharp. We had a great chat for over an hour.
May he rest in peace.
Scott

[Chuck G.]

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Very sorry to learn of this. ML was a wonderful gentleman and a true asset to the Corvette hobby.

Chuck

[Mike T.]

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If I had to define what the NCRS is supposed to be, I would say "M.L. Young."
He was a living example of the original NCRS mission: Preserve and enjoy the Corvette heritage.
M.L., Sam Foltz and his colleagues always emphasized the importance or driving the cars.
I remember him writing about leaving Ohio in the snow storm with his vette, and driving it to Florida for the meet.
He showed everyone that driving your car and maintaining it in top show condition aren't mutually exclusive.
My family and I had the honor of meeting him at a convention at the Corvette Museum many years ago. What a fantastic guy. I told him he was my hero, and he still is today.
God bless. We'll all miss you.

[Howard B.]

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It Was Pleasure To Have Known This Man For Many Years. Rest In Peace M.l.

[Jim T.]

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I will continue driving my Corvettes in remberance of Mr. Young. I believe as he did, Corvettes are to be driven. My grandmothers maiden name was Young, we may have been related.