Loss of life, M18 Hellcat

**enfield303t** · 10-28-2015 08:55 PM

So sad. A accident that most would never think could happen.

Condolences to the families.

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**Bill Hollinger** · 10-28-2015 09:29 PM

We drove over to Cental Point, OR and I talked with Ron Fitzpatrick today (owner operator of G503.com and Ron Fitzpatrick Jeep Parts) and it was made official by the Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA) in a news letter. Steve Preston and Austin Lee both killed in tragic WWII M18 Hellcat accident.

**CINDERS** · 10-28-2015 11:50 PM

Thanks for the update even though I reside in a different country it still does not diminish the fact that people have lost their lives, now as a stone is dropped into a pond the ripple affect goes through the families and the people they knew and were friends with.

**Badger** · 10-29-2015 05:08 AM

There's a follow up news story here:

Ore. pair who restored vintage tanks killed by explosion

Regards,
Doug

**Bill Hollinger** · 10-30-2015 10:18 PM

This photo of Steve says it all.

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