Crazyhorse Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 just got word from my grandfather that dano longley's (dano36) son steve-o (pops) passed away yesterday. prayers to Dano and the family. steve, i considered a really good friend that i didn't know nearly long enough. a real down to earth guy that loved rat rods and good circle track racing. he always had an ingenius sense of humor , wise guy smile , and a straight foward honest attitude. i lost a good friend-the world lost a good man. you were tops in my book bro and i'm gonna miss the hell out of ya. ....see ya when i get there. -Pop's pal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 NOT MUCH I CAN SAY HERE DANO ..OTHER THAN SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ..SAD ..SOMETIME YOU COULD SHARE SOME PHOTOS OF HIM IF YOU LIKE .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dano36 Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Thanks to all. Steve "Pops" always enjoyed going to THR with me and enjoyed talking and visiting with the friends he made as we made our sweep of the pits before racing events. Its a bitter pill to swallow but I know he went through far more than the pain I feel now before he departed. Steve was a great son who will live on in my heart forever, I will still go to races but they won't be the same without him at my side to straighten me out when I got out of hand. Thanks Shawn, Thanks Mike and all others who may post. Dano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAPA Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Dano...Im so very sorry to hear about your son. I cant even imagine losing a son or daughter. Im praying for you and your family. RIP Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termite#99 Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 I hate to hear this. I will miss him stopping by our camp with his dad every time we race. You will be truly missed Pops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Very sad news indeed. May the Good Lord provide the strength you need to pass though this time of sorrow. You have many friends in the racing community, Dano. Stay strong and know that most won't post, but are truly thinking about you in this difficult time. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robwhite Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 So sorry for the loss Dano, Steve will be missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck99 Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Dano, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I believe it was the Apostle Paul who said "whether we live or whether we die, we belong to the Lord." Steve was a genuinely nice guy....always enjoyed talking to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debwill Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Dano, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. He was such a friendly guy, and he will be missed by the THR staff and officials. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this very difficult time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtom Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Steve was definitely a car guy; Besides Kyle, I saw him many times Friday nights in Live Oak looking over classic and custom cars at Biffs. He will be missed, Dano, and you and your family are in out thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelchair49 Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Prayers sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt15 Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 praying for you dano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundogC3 Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 He was a very nice guy, my prayers have been added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Moon Motorsports Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Dano, we are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast18 Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Last time I spoke to you Dano you let me know he wasn't doing well. I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed. See you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Dan, In times of sorrow, sometimes it helps us to remember the lighter moments in life. This morning I couldn't help but chuckle when I thought of that bitterly cold night at THR when we kidded Steve about snuggling with his THR "Girl Friend." Oh how I AM going to miss him. Steve was just such a really cool guy. Such a pleasure to know him. God Speed to him, you and your families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenny66 Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Dano, my condolences and prayers to you and the family. The loss of a child is never easy, but take comfort in knowing that he is in the Lords hands. You can be assured that "Pops" is with you everywhere you go, you may not see him at the track, but he will be by your side to keep you "inline". God Bless. Lenny66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tps48 Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Dano, sorry to hear about your son. Our racing community won't be the same with out him. Losing a child is one of lifes toughest challenges and we are praying for you and your family now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debwill Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 I received the following note from Dano regarding the memorial service: A Memorial Service will be held for Steven A. Longley "Pops", who passed away June 29, 2010 at the First Baptist Church, 1401 Pat Booker Road, Universal City, TX 78148 at 6PM on Thursday, July 15, 2010. In lieu of flowers, the family request that tributes be made to the Enduring Love Foundation in his memory and forwarded to the 1st Baptist Church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonestar88 Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Dano, we will miss Steve a ton and we will be looking for you on Saturdays at the track. He will be missed. Keith Sandefur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMcCain8 Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 Sorry to hear about your loss Dano. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debwill Posted July 4, 2010 Report Share Posted July 4, 2010 Dano shared the following picture of Steve: Steven Allen Longley Feb 13, 1959 - June 29, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dano36 Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 Thank you Debbie and thank all you who have posted on Speedzone during this difficult time for my family and I. I plan to being Steve's son Christopher to THR on 17 Jul because I want him to see first hand the great racing family that was his Dad's favorite place to be on Saturday night. Thanks again everybody. It really helps to know that Steve was well respected. Dano.. RIP "Pops". I will always miss you. Your Dad. Dano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debwill Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 Just a reminder - the Longley Memorial Service is today at 6P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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