Happy birthday Howard G. Sartin - Pace and Cap

Grandpa's Girl · 10-03-2009, 04:06 AM

Today would be my Grandfathers 83rd Birthday! I know he is so happy to look down and know that he has touched so many of you. My family and I will have cake and light a candle in his memory. I believe that it is when we stop celebrating life that we die. My grandfather will live on. I am sure he is celebrating up there as well.

This has been a tough year, and I'm sure will be a bittersweet day. I want to thank you all again for kind words.. And all that you have done to preserve the memory and legacy of my beloved grandpa. Especially you Bill.. And you Ted.
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!!

Bill V. · 10-03-2009, 07:07 AM

Grandpas hold our tiny hands for just a little while, but our hearts forever. ~Author Unknown

barb craven · 10-03-2009, 08:31 AM

I will raise my glass to toast your grandpa today Maryanne. It was such a pleasure to meet you and I'm sure your grandpa is looking down and is very proud of you. You touched the hearts of all of us who met you in Saratoga.

I will be thinking of you and all your family today. May God bless you all.

Barb

Ted Craven · 10-03-2009, 06:42 PM

I remember calling Howard today, last year, really just to wish him the best but he wouldn't let me off the phone! We talked for an hour, mostly chit chat, our families, a few people we knew in common, a bit about racing. (He spoke glowingly of Mariana).

Although I recall occasionally back in the day the odd unvarnished response to a few of my ramblings (and certainly read his published words sometimes telling it like he saw it), in later years, on the phone connecting us north-east to south-west, he was the most delightful and generous man I have ever known, always greeting me with warmth and kindness even though Mary would sometimes say he had had a bad night.

I miss him, and thank you Mariana for helping us remember the personal side of such a great man and mentor.

Ted

Grandpa's Girl · 10-04-2009, 03:09 AM

Thanks Guys..
Tonight was nice. My grandmother and I had dinner.. and then birthday cake. I remember last year I got him a cake and the Icing had so much food coloring in it it turned his lips and his tongue blue for a few days.

I look forward to meeting up with all of you again soon!!!

Barb... "Tuesdays with Morrie" is one of my all time favorite books.. I keep it by my bed side. If I ever start to feel sorry for myself or like I cant do something.. I open that book. What an inspiration that man was!!!

barb craven · 10-04-2009, 08:01 AM

I'm glad I'm not the only one Maryanne. I do the same. If everyone looked t life the way he did, what a world it would be!

Jonathan Steele · 10-19-2009, 06:08 AM

A belated happy b-day to The Doc, a man I'll always admire and respect! Though we've never met, I feel as if I know him well, like a good friend, thanks to issues of the Follow Up and various PIRCO manuals and tapes.

All the best,

Jon

P.S. Whatever became of Shane Sartin?

njcurveball · 10-20-2009, 11:42 PM

Happy Birthday Doc! The most influential man in horse race handicapping history!

froggy · 10-21-2009, 09:12 PM

Happy Birthday,

To a man I never actually met.
To a man that changed my life to the better forever.

Froggy

Grandpa's Girl · 10-22-2009, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathan Steele

A belated happy b-day to The Doc, a man I'll always admire and respect! Though we've never met, I feel as if I know him well, like a good friend, thanks to issues of the Follow Up and various PIRCO manuals and tapes.

All the best,

Jon

P.S. Whatever became of Shane Sartin?

Hi Jon.... My Uncle is fine, and helping to care for my Grandmother. ( who is fine by the way) she just needs someone around the house.

10-03-2009, 04:06 AM	#1
Grandpa's Girl Grade 3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 55	Happy birthday Howard G. Sartin Today would be my Grandfathers 83rd Birthday! I know he is so happy to look down and know that he has touched so many of you. My family and I will have cake and light a candle in his memory. I believe that it is when we stop celebrating life that we die. My grandfather will live on. I am sure he is celebrating up there as well. This has been a tough year, and I'm sure will be a bittersweet day. I want to thank you all again for kind words.. And all that you have done to preserve the memory and legacy of my beloved grandpa. Especially you Bill.. And you Ted. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!!

10-03-2009, 07:07 AM	#2
Bill V. The egg man Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carlsbad, California Posts: 10,005	grandpa Grandpas hold our tiny hands for just a little while, but our hearts forever. ~Author Unknown

10-03-2009, 08:31 AM	#3
barb craven Grade 1 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bobcaygeon,On,Canada Posts: 1,308	I will raise my glass to toast your grandpa today Maryanne. It was such a pleasure to meet you and I'm sure your grandpa is looking down and is very proud of you. You touched the hearts of all of us who met you in Saratoga. I will be thinking of you and all your family today. May God bless you all. Barb __________________ Listen...Learn...Stay Safe.

10-03-2009, 06:42 PM	#4
Ted Craven Grade 1 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 8,854	I remember calling Howard today, last year, really just to wish him the best but he wouldn't let me off the phone! We talked for an hour, mostly chit chat, our families, a few people we knew in common, a bit about racing. (He spoke glowingly of Mariana). Although I recall occasionally back in the day the odd unvarnished response to a few of my ramblings (and certainly read his published words sometimes telling it like he saw it), in later years, on the phone connecting us north-east to south-west, he was the most delightful and generous man I have ever known, always greeting me with warmth and kindness even though Mary would sometimes say he had had a bad night. I miss him, and thank you Mariana for helping us remember the personal side of such a great man and mentor. Ted __________________ RDSS - Racing Decision Support System™

10-04-2009, 08:01 AM	#6
barb craven Grade 1 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bobcaygeon,On,Canada Posts: 1,308	I'm glad I'm not the only one Maryanne. I do the same. If everyone looked t life the way he did, what a world it would be! __________________ Listen...Learn...Stay Safe.

10-04-2009, 03:09 AM	#5
Grandpa's Girl Grade 3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 55	Thanks Guys.. Tonight was nice. My grandmother and I had dinner.. and then birthday cake. I remember last year I got him a cake and the Icing had so much food coloring in it it turned his lips and his tongue blue for a few days. I look forward to meeting up with all of you again soon!!! Barb... "Tuesdays with Morrie" is one of my all time favorite books.. I keep it by my bed side. If I ever start to feel sorry for myself or like I cant do something.. I open that book. What an inspiration that man was!!!

10-19-2009, 06:08 AM	#7
Jonathan Steele Grade 1 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 471	A belated happy b-day to The Doc, a man I'll always admire and respect! Though we've never met, I feel as if I know him well, like a good friend, thanks to issues of the Follow Up and various PIRCO manuals and tapes. All the best, Jon P.S. Whatever became of Shane Sartin? __________________ "Free your mind and the profits will follow." Last edited by Jonathan Steele; 10-19-2009 at 06:12 AM.

10-20-2009, 11:42 PM	#8
njcurveball Maiden Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Galloway, NJ (near ACRC) Posts: 2	Happy Birthday Doc! The most influential man in horse race handicapping history!

10-21-2009, 09:12 PM	#9
froggy Grade 1 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bullhead City Az Posts: 921	Happy Birthday, To a man I never actually met. To a man that changed my life to the better forever. Froggy

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