[AT] Covid-19

[Dave Johnson]

 So sorry to hear, Spencer.  The virus seems to affect everyone in a different fashion, with little rhyme or reason.
Masks make a LOT of sense, but here in real Virginia near Charlottesville there seems to be a stubborn streak that insists that 'personal freedom' outweighs the public good....until it hits close to home.  Then the tune generally changes, but at such a cost.
I can't help but think a strong, united voice from DC would have united the country against a common foe, but such is not the case....
Be Safe!
Dave in Esmont, Va


    On Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 01:14:19 AM EDT, Spencer Yost <spencer at rdfarms.com> wrote:  
 
 It hit home.

I say this with a heavy heart, as many of you attending Portland may have met him. While at Portland I introduced a few of you to a fellow named Raymond Craft.  He was part of the the local home town Pfafftown contingency that attended the Tri-State show. He attended the Portland show along with Bill Gannoway most years and a few others.  We were all good friends and neighbors and were part of the local Rust And Dust club that sponsored the the local tractor show many of you attended. 

Raymond died of COVID-19 about 10 days ago. He was one of those “masks are for pussies“ kind of guys. I wonder if his three daughters, three grandkids and wife are thinking the same thing these days.

I saw him and spoke with him(thank God with a mask on) at a funeral about 15 days before he died.  I miss him already as he was a stand-up guy.  He was also your go-to-guy for Farmall “H” tractors.  I’ll bet his estate now owns about 15-20 of them.

I hope all y’all are being careful. Sorry to vent but he leaves a hole in my heart.  I’ll miss seeing him at the local breakfast diner and talking tractors.

Spencer

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