Unkefer

[Jewels]

I'm in, Julie.Elsea@ gmail dot com. I think a video would be great. I've never had Dan instruct me, but the always, without fail came into T & S once a weekend just to check on us. Ask us if we needed anything. He'd run and get us drinks if we needed him to. In this life, you will meet a lot of people. Some good, some bad, some exceptional. Dan isn't just a great guy, he's honest, fair, smart, and experienced. He's convinced that he can help people enjoy this sport as much as he does. I am proud to know him, I am proud to be a part of an organization that he's help make top notch, and I will be very sad by his passing. So tell me what you need from me and I'll try to help in every way possible.

[Jake]

I'm in for something. A video would be super-easy to put together -- those who want to say something, record it on your laptop's webcam and I can set up a Dropbox where the videos can be uploaded. I'm happy to throw everything through iMovie and make it look good. Keep it to 2 minutes.

Add me to email chain, plz. jake[dot]thiewes [attt] me.com.

[Kaan]

kaan DOT canturk AT gmail DOT com

please.

[NTIman]

crazyracinjason AT the g mails.

Never had the pleasure of meeting him, but given the fact that I intend to track my car and eventually TT and race, I guarantee his knowledge and his experience will filter down and help me out at some point.

[Mike]

iammikec on gmails.

quick videos thrown into one is a great idea.

[ispoonwithmugen]

I never said we didn't want to help or wouldn't help to our extent at all. How many people donate to the King family every time? I know that's extreme but still you kind of get the point. Please let us know how we can help out!

[Beej]

Was gonna stay on the sidelines, but I though lt DJ's post was touching - funny how strangers can have such impact.

I enjoyed Dan's learnin' at my first HPDE last July and again on my wedding day before I had my first off track experience the same day I got hitched. Still have the VIR sticker he handed me on my helmet, and genuinely thought he seemed like a class act.

So, huntwc at the googlesmails.

[Steve85]

In...because learning to look ahead not only works on track, but every day.

steve.cannata434 - gmail

[Dave]

Given the number of classroom sessions Linds and I have had with him, that man has had a huge influence on my whole family. Count me in.
93anthraciteONgooglemail

[PDenbigh]

Email just sent to all that have expressed interest. If you didn't receive a note, post here and I'll correct the error.

Peter

[PDenbigh]

Alright, plan developed. That's some fast teamwork right there. Below is some text that you may share around. The Cobettos and Jon Felton are going to take care of distribution within NASA. Feel free to spread and share as far and wide as you can:


If you have gone through a NASA classroom session in the past 10+ years, you know Dan Unkefer. From his crisp communication to his experienced teaching, he has touched the lives of us all. We are all better drivers and better people for knowing him.

Dan is in advanced stages of stomach cancer, and is currently in self hospice.

As a tribute to Dan, we all have an opportunity to send him a short, 30 second video to thank him for his influence, share how his teachings saved you, recount a fond memory, or wish him the best.

If you would like to participate in this – and we hope you do – here’s the easy way to contribute:
1. Record a video – use your phone, your webcam, etc. Keep it light and fun.
2. Upload it to youtube and mark it as “unlisted.” (Don’t mark it as private)
3. Send a link to the video to <!-- e --><a href="mailto:UnkeferTribute@gmail.com">UnkeferTribute@gmail.com</a><!-- e -->.
4. We will then include your video on a private playlist that Dan will have access to.

A suggested flow to the video could be something like this:
1. Your name
2. What you Drive, Where you drive
3. How you met Dan
4. What Dan taught you
5. How it saved your ass
6. A sincere expression of thanks

If you have any questions, please email <!-- e --><a href="mailto:UnkeferTribute@gmail.com">UnkeferTribute@gmail.com</a><!-- e --> and we’ll try to help you out. Sorry, we can’t video you.

Thanks in advance for taking the time to say thanks to a great man.

[CaptainHenreh]

When should we have this done by?

[Jake]

ASAP.

[PDenbigh]

Good call. Shoulda put that in there. ASAP is right - say, by Wednesday? That fair?

Peter

[ispoonwithmugen]

I would offer my DSLR to shoot all the videos but I'm in Fredericksburg and just got my wisdom teeth out this morning. If it's by Wednesday I will make sure I send a video in when my cheeks go down and I can talk a little more coherent.

[JPolen01]

Flim Flam is also offering to record/edit/put together the video for anyone in Richmond.

[Goodspeed]

Very cool work being done here, I'm sure it'll brighten his day for sure. I never interacted with Dan much (I think he spoke at a DE class I took), but I do fondly remember several years ago, he'd have his gorgeous red NSX parked against the building near tech at Summit event after event and I'd always be checking it out. I saw him getting into it one time, obviously with somewhere he had to be going and I approached him to say "nice car" and he let me get behind the wheel, pop the engine cover, and take 15 or so minutes of his time just talking about the car. Definitely a rare character.

[PDenbigh]

I just uploaded two very quickly recorded, one-take, rough videos on how to record a video on your Android and iOS devices, upload it to YouTube, and send us the link. Please don't let technical barriers be the reason you can't get this done - watch the videos, ask for help, etc.

Android: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://youtu.be/VwLLeUHZ_wM">http://youtu.be/VwLLeUHZ_wM</a><!-- m -->

iOS: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://youtu.be/QNoHsJlcjA8">http://youtu.be/QNoHsJlcjA8</a><!-- m -->

This likely doesn't apply to anyone in MM, but pass it on if someone needs help.

Peter

[Mike]

video submitted. thanks for doing this.

i wish i were better at putting thought to words. :/

[JohnC]

Mine is submitted as well.