[NJSBMWR] Michael Friedle RIP

[Don Eilenberger]

 From the Ambassadors FB group:

Susanna Parkhouse
BMW MOA Ambassadors

It is with a very heavy and sad heart that I have to tell you of the 
passing yesterday of Ambassador Michael Friedle. He was a good friend 
and we enjoyed his wry humor and sometimes unorthodox ways for many 
years. He chaired at least two National Rallies (Rhinebeck, NY and 
Charleston, WV). He was on the Board of the Airheads for many years. He 
was a unique individual and will be missed. He had been ill for a few 
years and the doctors didn’t quite know what was wrong.

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For those who didn't know Michael - he was the man behind the scenes in 
quite a few MOA rallies. He was chair of the Rheinbeck NY rally, and the 
Charleston WV rally - both great rallies in great locations. He also was 
behind Colors in the Catskills when it was started and a success, 
unfortunately the MOA didn't want any part of it and the CIC has now 
become a small event by MaxBMW.  Michael also was an MOA board member 
for many years - and a good friend of mine for quite a few years (maybe 
25..)  He was the man my son could reach out to if he needed help when 
he went to Vassar - Michael and his family (Carla and Alice) lived on 
College Road, opposite the front gates of Vassar.

A good friend - and he will be missed. I hope someone picks up Airheads 
at the Aerodrome - his personal rally.

RIP and ride-on Michael (he was never "Mike")

-- 
Don Eilenberger
deilenberger at gmail.com