Touching Tribute to Tom White

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Saw this at MXA. Very well done tribute video to Tom White. We can all give a big "Thank You" to Tom White and what he has meant to this sport. Keep Tom in your thoughts and prayers.

https://youtu.be/rAqoppcksRE
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PADDY'S LAD 6/1/2017 6:59pm
6/1/2017 6:59pm
I feel very privileged to say i've chatted with Tom although it was very brief It was awesome.
Truly one of the greats in our sport. What stands out the most to me is how loving & devoted he is to his family.
Class personified. Wish you the absolute best Tom.
The entire Carroll clan.
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jeffro503 6/1/2017 7:59pm
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I must have missed something? Did Tom pass away? Man , the White brothers are two of the guys that go back to my earliest memories about this sport. If he did pass , I'm truly sorry to hear this , and my condolences to his family and friends.
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enketchum 6/1/2017 8:38pm
6/1/2017 8:38pm
When did he die? I didn't know

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Travis_Hudson 6/1/2017 8:50pm
6/1/2017 8:50pm
enketchum wrote:
When did he die? I didn't know
Not yet. He has cancer...and it doesnt look good. Praying for a miracle.
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Bauer 6/1/2017 8:58pm
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Tom did not pass away. He has been diagnosed with a fast spreading form of cancer that started in his abdomen and spread to several organs before it was discovered, including his lungs and lymphatic system. If anyone can beat this, it is Tom. He is a strong man of faith and he is surrounded by a support system that includes every member of the moto community. He is not only an industry icon, but has given back to the motorcycling community-at-large for over forty years. He has been a good friend to me and a good friend to all who know him. He cares about his family and the love shared between all of them is something you can feel when you are around them. Pray, send positive thoughts his way and appreciate all that this man has done for the sport we all love. Hopefully, Tom will be around for a long time. I would not bet against him.
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jeffro503 6/1/2017 9:18pm
6/1/2017 9:18pm
Bauer wrote:
Tom did not pass away. He has been diagnosed with a fast spreading form of cancer that started in his abdomen and spread to several organs...
Tom did not pass away. He has been diagnosed with a fast spreading form of cancer that started in his abdomen and spread to several organs before it was discovered, including his lungs and lymphatic system. If anyone can beat this, it is Tom. He is a strong man of faith and he is surrounded by a support system that includes every member of the moto community. He is not only an industry icon, but has given back to the motorcycling community-at-large for over forty years. He has been a good friend to me and a good friend to all who know him. He cares about his family and the love shared between all of them is something you can feel when you are around them. Pray, send positive thoughts his way and appreciate all that this man has done for the sport we all love. Hopefully, Tom will be around for a long time. I would not bet against him.
Thanks for the heads up B. Wishing him the strength to fight this thing.
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smrscott 6/2/2017 12:57am
6/2/2017 12:57am
Tom is a great guy and has always been there for the sport:

When I was working for Dirt Rider, I pitched WB a story idea and Tom and John Anderson made it happen. I was a pro-for-a-day and I was able to team up with Doug Dubach and Spud Walters to race a ThunderBike race at Anaheim Stadium.
It was kind of dream come true since I never made it as a pro but I was able to race under the lights at Anaheim Stadium in front of 20,000 people. I squeaked by and was the last rider to make the main event. Tom made that dream come true and it turned out to be a cool story. Thanks again Tom and John. John Anderson is also his son-in-law and part owner of Dubya. Tom had also invited me to see his museum and it is an amazing place. The things he has done for our sport and his family are incredible

Stay Strong Tom

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