[DeTomaso] RIP Michael Shortt

[Asa Jay Laughton]

Great summary Laurie.  Thank you for reflecting on the good points he brought to us.

Asa  Jay

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> On Jun 8, 2024, at 11:47, laurieferrari--- via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com> wrote:
> 
>    I went onto Facebook yesterday and was shocked to read that Michael had
>   passed away in the morning. Many of us knew he was ill, but this is not
>   what we prayed would happen!
>   Michael has always been a wonderful, caring, and supportive friend. I
>   knew of his love of cars and racing, his exceptional intelligence,
>   creativity, wonderful ideas, innovations for the Pantera Club and his
>   often strong opinions and vehement personality. One that at times was
>   misinterpreted or met with conflict when attempting to change the
>   status quo. Yet, those who knew Michael knew he was dedicated to his
>   beliefs, had great sensitivity, a warm, loving, and soft heart, and
>   always shared his adoration and appreciation for his beloved wife,
>   Joni, brimming with pride about his granddaughter, love of his parents
>   and relatives of which he often spoke, and his dearly departed little
>   (4 legged) best friend Cody. Having been involved with film and
>   production, Michael wrote movie critiques to put Rotten Tomatoes to
>   shame.
>   He shared much with us and even honored me by selecting me to be the
>   take-over Editor of Profiles when he was President as the position had
>   changed prior to the next election. It so happened there was a great
>   deal of political strife at the time; I found it easiest to just turn
>   it over. Even yet the last couple years I've published an interview
>   article in each quarterly Profiles. Mike Haney, (Jack De Ryke's son)
>   has done a fine job of editing what is a beautiful magazine. He
>   publishes my articles, for that I am grateful. This leads me to my
>   forthcoming article that will be a listing of all POCA Presidents for
>   the past fifty years and the messages of those I could reach. I thus
>   very recently asked Michael if he was willing and wouldn't mind, with
>   all going on with him medically, to contribute to this article about
>   the POCA Presidents. He was more than willing and wrote me what he'd
>   like to say. As not all of you are POCA Members, I will share some of
>   what he wrote.
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>   --
>   Michael Shortt - I've been staying active since my membership, buying,
>   refurbishing, and selling eight Panteras and one Mangusta. I still own
>   "DeTomaso Market Place" on Facebook and track all public Pantera sales
>   results at "DeTomaso Pantera Sales & Reports" also on Facebook. It's
>   been great fun.  As far as my Pantera, I've owned #1660 for twenty
>   years and just redid it again.  Lately I learned some unpleasant news
>   and am now in a battle for my life.  I was found to have Biliary Cancer
>   and pending the outcome of my recent surgery and current chemo
>   treatments, I may need a liver transplant.  My time is limited if these
>   measures aren't successful. I hope to be here as long as I can.
>   As your President  I worked 24/7 to make the improvements to the Club I
>   saw fit.  I am very proud of these accomplishments. I'd say a major
>   feat was entirely modernizing the POCA.com website to a fully
>   functional multimedia experience and added on-line payment.  Worked to
>   implement other ideas I thought were for the betterment of the Club.
>   For example, opened Board of Directors' meetings to our members,
>   established the POCA Summer Summit events for those on the East Coast,
>   and brought Jay Leno to our Natl. Meeting for a show at the Las Vegas
>   Mirage, plus others. I did get things done and many welcomed the
>   changes.  Always sending my best wishes to all the members and the
>   Club. I am Pantera for LIFE!
>   Michael
>   -------------------------------------------------------------
>   Rest in Peace dearest Michael. I am heart broken and will always miss
>   your treasured friendship. You have always been an inspiration.
>   Condolences and love to all Michael's family,
>   Laurie Basile
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