R.I.P. Frank Robertson aka Tankdriver

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R.I.P. Frank Robertson aka Tankdriver

Post by Tom Wolboldt » Mon Feb 19, 2018 3:30 am

Sad News was received from David Doyle that Frank passed away from a heart attack late Sunday night. Condolences to Frank's family from the Directors and Staff of the MVPA.


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Re: R.I.P. Frank Robertson aka Tankdriver

Post by halifaxgroup » Mon Feb 19, 2018 5:15 am

Great guy. Knew him over 30 years. RIP, our prayers are with you. Paul
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Re: R.I.P. Frank Robertson aka Tankdriver

Post by Frank USMC » Mon Feb 19, 2018 5:23 am

Can not believe it...prayers for his family..
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Re: R.I.P. Frank Robertson aka Tankdriver

Post by zepher11 » Mon Feb 19, 2018 7:19 am

Very sorry to hear. He seemed like a really great guy. Prayers for his family...
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Re: R.I.P. Frank Robertson aka Tankdriver

Post by Kevin Lockwood » Mon Feb 19, 2018 10:55 am

He will be missed.
RIP Frank.
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Re: R.I.P. Frank Robertson aka Tankdriver

Post by Sugar Bottom Farms » Mon Feb 19, 2018 7:02 pm

Very sorry to hear. He was a really great guy.
First meet him when he came over and bought the WC63 from me.
Prayers for his family...

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Post by jonsm114 » Mon Feb 19, 2018 9:18 pm

he was a great guy..met him years ago when I bought his M5A1 Stuart from him.....have been friends since. RIP My Friend!
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Re: R.I.P. Frank Robertson aka Tankdriver

Post by tankbarrell » Mon Feb 19, 2018 10:40 pm

Very sorry to hear that, never met him but we helped each other out with our projects. A great guy.

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Re: R.I.P. Frank Robertson aka Tankdriver

Post by vj » Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:00 pm

Very Sad , Our MV club will miss Frank, I did a lot of events with him, He was a good man. He sure love ww2 military Vehicles, I think the event in Linden TN.was his best. They have him and his wc63 on YouTube at Linden Tn. R.I.P.
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