Godspeed Florida Motocross Legend ‘Monte McCoy’, passed after coronary arrest at a private MX track in Florida
Godspeed veteran Florida MX racer Monte McCoy. Monte passed away today, November 12, 2011, at one of Florida’s infamous private MX tracks. Apparently, Monte did not crash, but died from coronary arrest while doing what he loved best, riding motocross. Chronic MX is sad to report the news, especially since he was one of our loyal hometown friends, riders and local heroes. Monte’s smile will surely be missed next time we are out at his home track, Sunshine MX in St. Petersburg, Florida. Monte was one of those riders that was fortunate enough to ride long after retiring from the sport as a professional. Monte was one of Florida’s top professional motocross racers in the 1970′s. Monte wore a #83 as a veteran racer, because it was his national number back in 1977. One of Monte McCoy’s greatest moments as a top motocross racer was winning the 500 class at Daytona, in 1976. He is honored as the last motocross racer to ever win a 500 cc Supercross…the 1976 Dallas SX. A new site named www.MonteMcCoy.net has been created to honor the fallen Florida MX legend, and to help raise money so that his daughter can complete her final year of college. Godspeed Monte McCoy, RIP. We will surely miss you, Rocket 88.
David Moates
Very sad day. I will always remember his smile. Very much enjoyed talking to him at the Mid Valley reunion a few years ago. My thoughts and prayers for his family and close friends.
gerry white
i’m so sad this has happend to such a good person i was at the st pete track on tuesday night for the first time since 1974 and sat next to him and started talking about getting back into possibly racing aggain and all he wanted was just to help every way he could he introduced me to others and allso gave my son two pairs of motocross pants just oput of kindness he will be missed.he is an insperation to me and allways will be.
Jeff His Best Friend
I was with him today there an I would like to ask that the writers refrain from making statements that may not be true as we do not know the official cause of death at this time. We will have it shortly and will let everyone know, as I ask that we give him the respect that he deserve’s and we have reason to believe that that some sort of natural causes may have caused him to crash after the fact.
I will let you one thing for sure, when we realized he was down he was still attached to the bike, knees around the tank and the bike was still running, so as always he was still riding it all the way to heaven.
His best friend
Jeff
Cyndi Elmore Griffith
Beautifully written, what a great friend you are.
greg tholen
im sorry for the loss of your best friend may he ride forever makes me wish i would have known him
jim holley
A sad day. I just got a phone call from my friend Chip Johnson, telling me Monte passed away. I remember watching him race at Indian Dunes, man the guy could ride in the sand. It was good to see him at the Jacksonville supercross this year, and reminisce about the old days. He will be missed, my thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and riding buddies.
Monte Hoge
Sad to hear of the passing of my old friend Monte McCoy.
Sam
I met Mr. McCoy for the first time yesterday, as we exchanged a few kind words in the morning, noting what a perfect day it promised to be. I though to myself at the time, you meet the nicest people through MX. To Jeff, and all of Monte’s friends and family, my condolences.
Sam #498
Tony DeCosmo
Monte will be missed. One of the most friendliest and helpful riders in the pits. A legend to us all. He would sit next to my 11 year old son in the pits and talk to him like they were lifelong friends. Priceless to me to see a legend and my little hero swapping motocross stories. You will never be forgotten.
Tony D.
Bob Meyers
Monte was an awsome person and a great racer in his day, he came back to racing and the sport he loved and passed doing just that. Godspeed Monte, rest in peace. You can bench race with old friends that are no longer with us as well. Yesterday was a very sad day for Florida motocrossers, as Joey Gratton also passed away from injuries suffered in an Offshore Power Boat race in Key West.
Todd Walters
ive known monte for years he was a great guy and i will miss him very much i will always remember the good times and the xr75 i bought from monte many years ago LOL and yes godspeed monte iam sure youll find a track in heaven to ride on your friend Todd
Barry Fry
I have known Monte and his family for over forty years and just wanted to give my condolences to him and his family. Monte you taught me everything I know about moto cross and I just wanted to thank you for being extremely cool to a little kid who idolized you. Long live “Rain or shine McCoy”!
Terry Maxwell
I am sad to say I never met Monte, but for the last 40 years I have been a fan, like so many others. This is a great loss to all. My family and myself will be thinking of you. #83
Kathy
Monte was a very dear friend of mine, I;ve known him for over 20 years and as a friend he was a soul mate. I will miss him dearly and pray for his wife Roxanne and daughter Molly. I now have a whole in my heart for friends like him don’t come around often so I feel I will never have that love that we shared again….I Love you and always will.
Kathy
scott mobberley
He maybe gone but he will never begotten.
Leslie Roess (Morgen)
Oh, Monte…my Friend…I’m gonna miss your laser blue eyes, your sweet smile,and your Enormous Heart…but I’m glad you went Racing…doing what you Loved so much. You were a Force of Nature, and truly…the World is a poorer and dimmer place since you left. Love ya, Monte McCoy….Leslie
scott mobberley
You will be missed,but never forgotten!
Laura
Monte….you will be missed. Your smile, your laugh and your kind heart. RIP my friend.
Cyndi Elmore Griffith
Beautifully written, what a great friend you are.
Cyndi Elmore Griffith
Beautifully written, what a great friend you are.
Jeff His Best Friend
I would like to thank all of you for the support that you have offered to us while we go thru this difficult time, and I would like to let you know of something that Buzzy and I are doing in his honor.
We have started building a website for him that has the basics up there right now in a effort to help everyone know about the memorial services time and place.
That site is http://www.montemccoy.net
We will be adding features which will include your ability to post and leave comments and donations so his daughter can finish her last year at college which was his biggest sense of pride along with his passion for motorcycles.
We will be updating that site with more info of his life in the
up coming weeks and months so keep checking back and let me know your stories and thoughts as we develop the posting features for all of you to use.
His Best Friend
Jeff
Jeff His Best Friend
I would like to thank all of you for the support that you have offered to us while we go thru this difficult time, and I would like to let you know of something that Buzzy and I are doing in his honor.
We have started building a website for him that has the basics up there right now in a effort to help everyone know about the memorial services time and place.
That site is http://www.montemccoy.net
We will be adding features which will include your ability to post and leave comments and donations so his daughter can finish her last year at college which was his biggest sense of pride along with his passion for motorcycles.
We will be updating that site with more info of his life in the
up coming weeks and months so keep checking back and let me know your stories and thoughts as we develop the posting features for all of you to use.
His Best Friend
Jeff
Christian
Jeff…nice to see you doing all of that for Monty and his family. Please let me know if Chronic MX can help in anyway. Monty’s spirit is exactly what ChronicMX.com is all about…for people who share a real “Motocross for Life” passion like he did, and like many of us do. He truly inspired me to keep growing the website after hanging out with him at the Jax SX. Christian
Christian
Jeff…nice to see you doing all of that for Monty and his family. Please let me know if Chronic MX can help in anyway. Monty’s spirit is exactly what ChronicMX.com is all about…for people who share a real “Motocross for Life” passion like he did, and like many of us do. He truly inspired me to keep growing the website after hanging out with him at the Jax SX. Christian
Vickie & Ted
Monte my friend we will truly miss you as will thousands of people who’s hearts and lives you have touched. We are thankful that we had the chance to cross our paths in this lifetime and getting to know you as the person you truly are. We love you and you will always be in our thoughts, prayers and hearts. As you always said to Ted, Ted says back to you, “love you man, in a non-gay way”! RIDE ON MONTE!!
Vickie & Ted
Monte my friend we will truly miss you as will thousands of people who’s hearts and lives you have touched. We are thankful that we had the chance to cross our paths in this lifetime and getting to know you as the person you truly are. We love you and you will always be in our thoughts, prayers and hearts. As you always said to Ted, Ted says back to you, “love you man, in a non-gay way”! RIDE ON MONTE!!
Vickie & Ted
Monte, we will miss you greatly as will thousands of people who’s lives and hearts you have touched. You have been a great friend and we are thankful that our paths have crossed in our lifetime and truly appreciate the man and person that you are and always will be. You will always be in our thoughts, prayers and in our hearts. As you you used to say to Ted, Ted says back to you, “love you man, in a non-gay way!” RIDE ON MONTE!
Vickie & Ted
Monte, we will miss you greatly as will thousands of people who’s lives and hearts you have touched. You have been a great friend and we are thankful that our paths have crossed in our lifetime and truly appreciate the man and person that you are and always will be. You will always be in our thoughts, prayers and in our hearts. As you you used to say to Ted, Ted says back to you, “love you man, in a non-gay way!” RIDE ON MONTE!
Vickie & Ted
Monte, we will miss you greatly as will thousands of people who’s lives and hearts you have touched. You have been a great friend and we are thankful that our paths have crossed in our lifetime and truly appreciate the man and person that you are and always will be. You will always be in our thoughts, prayers and in our hearts. As you you used to say to Ted, Ted says back to you, “love you man, in a non-gay way!” RIDE ON MONTE!
Cara
Monte my old buddy, I am so glad you were doing what you loved when you left this world. Peace and happiness are now yours forever. Rest easy and know that Jeff , Buzzy and your other friends and family will look after Molly and Roxanne. I will see you again I’m sure. xoxo
Cara
Cara
Monte my old buddy, I am so glad you were doing what you loved when you left this world. Peace and happiness are now yours forever. Rest easy and know that Jeff , Buzzy and your other friends and family will look after Molly and Roxanne. I will see you again I’m sure. xoxo
Cara
Cara
Monte my old buddy, I am so glad you were doing what you loved when you left this world. Peace and happiness are now yours forever. Rest easy and know that Jeff , Buzzy and your other friends and family will look after Molly and Roxanne. I will see you again I’m sure. xoxo
Cara
TJ
I’ve known Monte for around 8 years and I can honestly say that he was probably one of the most genuine people I have ever met. True to every sense of the word. He has always been and always will be like a brother to me. I am honored to have known him and honored to call him my friend and brother. Jeff, thank you for all that you are doing for his daughter and the memory of our good friend.
Just a quick memory. He would come over to watch football and we would end up playing the football video game…. (He loved the competition) If you knew Monte, then you know how prideful he was of his strength, guns and forearms…LOL. He would get halfway through playing the video game and start complaining that his “thumbs hurt!!!!” We used to joke all the time about that. Monte, I sure am going to miss your smile, heart and friendship. I love you man!!!
TJ
I’ve known Monte for around 8 years and I can honestly say that he was probably one of the most genuine people I have ever met. True to every sense of the word. He has always been and always will be like a brother to me. I am honored to have known him and honored to call him my friend and brother. Jeff, thank you for all that you are doing for his daughter and the memory of our good friend.
Just a quick memory. He would come over to watch football and we would end up playing the football video game…. (He loved the competition) If you knew Monte, then you know how prideful he was of his strength, guns and forearms…LOL. He would get halfway through playing the video game and start complaining that his “thumbs hurt!!!!” We used to joke all the time about that. Monte, I sure am going to miss your smile, heart and friendship. I love you man!!!
Lisa
SO TRUE.
TJ
I’ve known Monte for around 8 years and I can honestly say that he was probably one of the most genuine people I have ever met. True to every sense of the word. He has always been and always will be like a brother to me. I am honored to have known him and honored to call him my friend and brother. Jeff, thank you for all that you are doing for his daughter and the memory of our good friend.
Just a quick memory. He would come over to watch football and we would end up playing the football video game…. (He loved the competition) If you knew Monte, then you know how prideful he was of his strength, guns and forearms…LOL. He would get halfway through playing the video game and start complaining that his “thumbs hurt!!!!” We used to joke all the time about that. Monte, I sure am going to miss your smile, heart and friendship. I love you man!!!
Lisa
SO TRUE.
LANCE AND MELINDA
MONTE,GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,GOING TO MISS YOUR SMILE, YOUR FRIENDSHIP AND YOUR LAUGHTER…….. LOVE YA LANCE AND MELINDA
LANCE AND MELINDA
MONTE,GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,GOING TO MISS YOUR SMILE, YOUR FRIENDSHIP AND YOUR LAUGHTER…….. LOVE YA LANCE AND MELINDA
LANCE AND MELINDA
MONTE,GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,GOING TO MISS YOUR SMILE, YOUR FRIENDSHIP AND YOUR LAUGHTER…….. LOVE YA LANCE AND MELINDA
Elvis
Brother you were one of a kind ,an a good friend someone I could call if I needed anything and you would be their .You will be missed dearly.I love you brother.
Elvis
Brother you were one of a kind ,an a good friend someone I could call if I needed anything and you would be their .You will be missed dearly.I love you brother.
greg tholen
im sorry for the loss of your best friend may he ride forever makes me wish i would have known him
holly
To leave this life and have so many friends and family miss you so much, means that your life was full of meaning and purpose. How beautiful to have left your mark of friendship and love on so many. Thank you for all you did for Stephen and Richard. My prayers go out to your daughter and your wife. Love, Holly
holly
To leave this life and have so many friends and family miss you so much, means that your life was full of meaning and purpose. How beautiful to have left your mark of friendship and love on so many. Thank you for all you did for Stephen and Richard. My prayers go out to your daughter and your wife. Love, Holly
holly
To leave this life and have so many friends and family miss you so much, means that your life was full of meaning and purpose. How beautiful to have left your mark of friendship and love on so many. Thank you for all you did for Stephen and Richard. My prayers go out to your daughter and your wife. Love, Holly
Jeff His Best Friend
We have posted the official cause of death for Monte Mccoy at the following location
http://www.montemccoy.net/cause.html
so everyone can have closure as to the cause of death.
His Best Friend Jeff
Steve Rejda
I just want to say i did not no monte real well,but grew up racing with him and a lot of his friends. Just recently got too know him better, just a super nice genuine person and no he will be missed. My deepest condolences. steve 23
Jeff His Best Friend
We have posted the official cause of death for Monte Mccoy at the following location
http://www.montemccoy.net/cause.html
so everyone can have closure as to the cause of death.
His Best Friend Jeff
Steve Rejda
I just want to say i did not no monte real well,but grew up racing with him and a lot of his friends. Just recently got too know him better, just a super nice genuine person and no he will be missed. My deepest condolences. steve 23
Jeff His Best Friend
We have posted the official cause of death for Monte Mccoy at the following location
http://www.montemccoy.net/cause.html
so everyone can have closure as to the cause of death.
His Best Friend Jeff
Steve Rejda
I just want to say i did not no monte real well,but grew up racing with him and a lot of his friends. Just recently got too know him better, just a super nice genuine person and no he will be missed. My deepest condolences. steve 23
John Curwick
Dateline: 1976 Daytona Supercross, 500 class.
The 2 card is up, adrenalin lights him up like neon, the race starter flips the card over to the 1, clutch engaged, throttle maxed, rider poised, eyes dialed on the card. The card goes sideways and all hell breaks loose! The rider wheels over the gate in full power mode, front wheel in the air, bangin’ 5 gears all the way to the first turn on the rear wheel, sandblasting all 39 riders behind him. Schooling them in the fine art of Motocross, Florida style. Soaring to dizzying heights, scrubbin’ it down after a plateau jump, a thunderous pounding as he lands, fully compressing the state of the art suspension, 20 foot roosts as he slams it against a loamy sandy berm, feet flying in the breeze, only hands clenched to a pair of Oakley grips, sand grit in his teeth, blood in his eye, a tortured ballet, Godspeed, it’s WFO or nothing. He gives me a big smile and a “thumbs up” as he passes me. If that doesn’t kick start your heart, nothing will. Check your pulse.
Mountains are named after this guy. Girlies giggle with excitement. Other riders shake their head in amazement. Not many can tweak a bike like this guy. You been schooled boys! Take note.
Thats Monte McCoy, remember that name.
After Monte collects his winnings, kisses the the trophy girl, talks to reporters, and steps down from the podium, I congratulate him, and give him a bear hug. He gives me a wink, and says he’s gotta go, he’s got some girlies waiting for him back at the Hilton. Man, I love that dude!
Heaven must have a great Motocross team by now.
I have looked up to you for over 40 years, You have always had my respect Monte. Thank you for what you have done for me in the past and the kindness you always showed me. I love you man!
You came from nothing, no money, no silver spoon in your mouth, no pretense, just pure, raw talent and a drive and determination like no other. You willed your way, where others were unable.
Nobody owned you, you said it like it was, and I admire that. God bless you my friend, and also Roxanne and Molly. Godspeed #241.
John Curwick
John Curwick
Dateline: 1976 Daytona Supercross, 500 class.
The 2 card is up, adrenalin lights him up like neon, the race starter flips the card over to the 1, clutch engaged, throttle maxed, rider poised, eyes dialed on the card. The card goes sideways and all hell breaks loose! The rider wheels over the gate in full power mode, front wheel in the air, bangin’ 5 gears all the way to the first turn on the rear wheel, sandblasting all 39 riders behind him. Schooling them in the fine art of Motocross, Florida style. Soaring to dizzying heights, scrubbin’ it down after a plateau jump, a thunderous pounding as he lands, fully compressing the state of the art suspension, 20 foot roosts as he slams it against a loamy sandy berm, feet flying in the breeze, only hands clenched to a pair of Oakley grips, sand grit in his teeth, blood in his eye, a tortured ballet, Godspeed, it’s WFO or nothing. He gives me a big smile and a “thumbs up” as he passes me. If that doesn’t kick start your heart, nothing will. Check your pulse.
Mountains are named after this guy. Girlies giggle with excitement. Other riders shake their head in amazement. Not many can tweak a bike like this guy. You been schooled boys! Take note.
Thats Monte McCoy, remember that name.
After Monte collects his winnings, kisses the the trophy girl, talks to reporters, and steps down from the podium, I congratulate him, and give him a bear hug. He gives me a wink, and says he’s gotta go, he’s got some girlies waiting for him back at the Hilton. Man, I love that dude!
Heaven must have a great Motocross team by now.
I have looked up to you for over 40 years, You have always had my respect Monte. Thank you for what you have done for me in the past and the kindness you always showed me. I love you man!
You came from nothing, no money, no silver spoon in your mouth, no pretense, just pure, raw talent and a drive and determination like no other. You willed your way, where others were unable.
Nobody owned you, you said it like it was, and I admire that. God bless you my friend, and also Roxanne and Molly. Godspeed #241.
John Curwick
John Curwick
Monte took down the big names that day, in no uncertain terms. He made his mark in Motocross history.
DOYLE SCOTT
Hey john your right, monte smoked the em that day and his riding style always made me go to the track to watch him ride….you know…monte, kippy , yourself, cartier, vanwagners, a bunch of good guys..monte had such a riding style that amazed everyone…..condolence to the mccoy family, bless you all.
John Curwick
Monte took down the big names that day, in no uncertain terms. He made his mark in Motocross history.
DOYLE SCOTT
Hey john your right, monte smoked the em that day and his riding style always made me go to the track to watch him ride….you know…monte, kippy , yourself, cartier, vanwagners, a bunch of good guys..monte had such a riding style that amazed everyone…..condolence to the mccoy family, bless you all.
DOYLE SCOTT
Sorry to here, haven’t seen monty for years, monty was an inspriation to me as kids growing up..wheeling bmx bike and motocros back in 70.s…monty was the first motocrosser to ever do the mo fu.. scrubb..which is now known as the bubba scrubb..montys a falling here to the motocross world..
DOYLE SCOTT
Sorry to here, haven’t seen monty for years, monty was an inspriation to me as kids growing up..wheeling bmx bike and motocros back in 70.s…monty was the first motocrosser to ever do the mo fu.. scrubb..which is now known as the bubba scrubb..montys a falling here to the motocross world..
mike cook
I met m.m many years ago through another great racer and friend chris douthitt they were great friends as we all are . Good friends and motocross / what else can be said ? r.i.p ride in peace forever.
mike cook
I met m.m many years ago through another great racer and friend chris douthitt they were great friends as we all are . Good friends and motocross / what else can be said ? r.i.p ride in peace forever.
mike cook
I met m.m many years ago through another great racer and friend chris douthitt they were great friends as we all are . Good friends and motocross / what else can be said ? r.i.p ride in peace forever.
Ed Garlin
Headed south bound from Gainesville to pay respects to our old neighborhood friend Monte. Reliving many a happy story about Monte from the Chicken Farm, Sunshine and Bradenton MX days with Matt Kretschmer on the ride down. Hope to do a lap in honor of Monte at tomorrows Vintage race at Sunshine. Godspeed our old friend and hope the your doing laps up above.
Ed Garlin
Headed south bound from Gainesville to pay respects to our old neighborhood friend Monte. Reliving many a happy story about Monte from the Chicken Farm, Sunshine and Bradenton MX days with Matt Kretschmer on the ride down. Hope to do a lap in honor of Monte at tomorrows Vintage race at Sunshine. Godspeed our old friend and hope the your doing laps up above.
Ed Garlin
Headed south bound from Gainesville to pay respects to our old neighborhood friend Monte. Reliving many a happy story about Monte from the Chicken Farm, Sunshine and Bradenton MX days with Matt Kretschmer on the ride down. Hope to do a lap in honor of Monte at tomorrows Vintage race at Sunshine. Godspeed our old friend and hope the your doing laps up above.
John Curwick
One last gift from Monte…
As most of us know, Monte McCoy was the
‘Real McCoy”, he would give the shirt off his back and then some.
Today was another gift from The Man.
Putting all of us Brothers together again, to mourn, wonder, laugh, tell stories, bench race, hug, shed a few tears, and to give thanks and praise.
It was a gift to me to see old race friends again. I was completely thrilled to see people like Bill West, Big Ronnie Tish, Jamie, Jo Jo Keller, Steve Martin, Dave Brunelle, Buzzy, Jeff, Mr. Pierce, Kip, David Johnson, Dwayne Lyons, Joe Knoop, Rocky Brunette, Gene King, Joe Cartier, Matt Kretchmar, Ed Garlin, Earl Parker, Billy Wood, George Stickney, Hank Stone, and many more.
Where else can you get that? No where.
It was a one time show, courtesy of The Man.
It was an original, just like The Man. Someone today said that “They broke the mold after Monte”.
That’s a fact.
I feel comfort that he is in the arms of his loving Father now.
Godspeed my Brother.
Until we meet again…
John Curwick
One last gift from Monte…
As most of us know, Monte McCoy was the
‘Real McCoy”, he would give the shirt off his back and then some.
Today was another gift from The Man.
Putting all of us Brothers together again, to mourn, wonder, laugh, tell stories, bench race, hug, shed a few tears, and to give thanks and praise.
It was a gift to me to see old race friends again. I was completely thrilled to see people like Bill West, Big Ronnie Tish, Jamie, Jo Jo Keller, Steve Martin, Dave Brunelle, Buzzy, Jeff, Mr. Pierce, Kip, David Johnson, Dwayne Lyons, Joe Knoop, Rocky Brunette, Gene King, Joe Cartier, Matt Kretchmar, Ed Garlin, Earl Parker, Billy Wood, George Stickney, Hank Stone, and many more.
Where else can you get that? No where.
It was a one time show, courtesy of The Man.
It was an original, just like The Man. Someone today said that “They broke the mold after Monte”.
That’s a fact.
I feel comfort that he is in the arms of his loving Father now.
Godspeed my Brother.
Until we meet again…
John Curwick
One last gift from Monte…
As most of us know, Monte McCoy was the
‘Real McCoy”, he would give the shirt off his back and then some.
Today was another gift from The Man.
Putting all of us Brothers together again, to mourn, wonder, laugh, tell stories, bench race, hug, shed a few tears, and to give thanks and praise.
It was a gift to me to see old race friends again. I was completely thrilled to see people like Bill West, Big Ronnie Tish, Jamie, Jo Jo Keller, Steve Martin, Dave Brunelle, Buzzy, Jeff, Mr. Pierce, Kip, David Johnson, Dwayne Lyons, Joe Knoop, Rocky Brunette, Gene King, Joe Cartier, Matt Kretchmar, Ed Garlin, Earl Parker, Billy Wood, George Stickney, Hank Stone, and many more.
Where else can you get that? No where.
It was a one time show, courtesy of The Man.
It was an original, just like The Man. Someone today said that “They broke the mold after Monte”.
That’s a fact.
I feel comfort that he is in the arms of his loving Father now.
Godspeed my Brother.
Until we meet again…
Debi Redding
I knew Monte at the ol’ Cycle Springs Yamaha/Honda World days, when he was just a kid. I remember toting him back from races, his dad was there always his “biggest fan”. Monte was an original, rumor has it they not only broke the mold after making him, they kick the mold maker’s butt! Sorry, old joke. Been a lot of years, unfortunately, since seeing him, but God Speed Monte. So sorry to hear of your passing. I hope Molly remembers me tossing her on my knee to the Bonanza theme song many, many years ago! Love, Debi
Debi Redding
I knew Monte at the ol’ Cycle Springs Yamaha/Honda World days, when he was just a kid. I remember toting him back from races, his dad was there always his “biggest fan”. Monte was an original, rumor has it they not only broke the mold after making him, they kick the mold maker’s butt! Sorry, old joke. Been a lot of years, unfortunately, since seeing him, but God Speed Monte. So sorry to hear of your passing. I hope Molly remembers me tossing her on my knee to the Bonanza theme song many, many years ago! Love, Debi
jodi camp
Uncle monte was my uncle and i will never forget that he had the biggest, best hugs that always conforted me, he always made me feel better. He was always the life of the party at every little get together, and now that he is gone the family get togethers have a big something missing, Uncle monte always told me that everytime he saw me i got more and more pretty and i just wish he could continue to watch us grow, i wish i could have one last hug from him. Im happy he died doing what he loves instead of dieing some other way! R.I.P uncle monte i love you so much and none of us will forget you :/
jodi camp
Uncle monte was my uncle and i will never forget that he had the biggest, best hugs that always conforted me, he always made me feel better. He was always the life of the party at every little get together, and now that he is gone the family get togethers have a big something missing, Uncle monte always told me that everytime he saw me i got more and more pretty and i just wish he could continue to watch us grow, i wish i could have one last hug from him. Im happy he died doing what he loves instead of dieing some other way! R.I.P uncle monte i love you so much and none of us will forget you :/
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