Steve Moskowitz Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 The world is a much darker place today as we lost long time national awards judge, Sonny Sain. Those that knew him can attest that he was a gentleman, old soul, loyal to AACA, had a great smile and was a true car guy. You always knew Sonny was "in the house" not because he was boisterous, he was not! However, his ever present baseball cap turned a bit sideways was a trademark. I could go on and on about Sonny as he was one of my favorites. Every time I saw him I got a great smile and warm handshake. Norma, his wife had already passed and Sonny donated his 453 mile Commuta-Car to us a couple years ago in her honor. She was special as well. They are already missed by a legion of friends and fans. John, his son will be sending me the arrangements and I will post later. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Sad news...as you said one of my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Cole Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 When we first joined the Hornets Nest Region, my wife and I took Sonny's apprentice class three times. Why? Because he taught you something new every time. Monthly HNR meetings will not be the same for me anymore, because I won't be able to walk by his table to chat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Lay Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Charlotte 2024 L to R: Bill Garrett, myself and Sonny. Cherish every moment - You never know when it is going to be the last time you see a friend. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Sorry to hear this. Sonny was a great guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61polara Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 (edited) He and Norma were wonderful, lifelong friends. Sonny was the last remaining Hornets Nest Region member of the original charter members. He will be missed greatly. Edited August 10 by 61polara (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted August 12 Author Share Posted August 12 https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/charlotte-nc/s-l-sain-11934931 Obituary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 On 8/10/2024 at 10:28 AM, Rick Lay said: You never know when it is going to be the last time you see a friend. Tell your friends how much you appreciate them NOW . Don't wait. Live life while you can and appreciate/everything all that you can, never take anything or anyone for granted. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Gonna miss him a lot. One of the kindest guys I've ever known. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted August 15 Author Share Posted August 15 The fact that the funeral home was packed is a testimony to Sonny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 Years ago, I was working the membership tent in the Hershey field when this little old fellow came up to me to renew his membership. I gave him the application sheet to fill out. He handed his old card back to me asking if I could help him. I looked at the card then looked up at him, seeing this big wide smile. We busted out laughing. Of course, Sonny was a life member. No renewal needed! I'll never forget that day! Wayne 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 (edited) Sonny and Norma were wonderful folks, a pleasure to be around - always thoughtful and decent. Emblematic of where AACA came from - generous and not self-indulgent. Folks coming up in the hobby could take a lesson from these two folks. Edited August 15 by Marty Roth (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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