I learned recently that Tom Keefe passed away last week after a struggle with cancer. I would like to wish his wife and children, and his family and friends our condolences and best wishes for the future.

Aside from his being the moderator for this Medium-Duty forum, Tom and my relationship goes back to early 1999 when he and I began working together on the Duramax/Allison launch. His dedication to his profession and his belief that the Internet should be included in GM's promotional activities culminated in his convincing Chevrolet to bring two of their Duramax/Allison prototype trucks to Montana in October of that year to participate in a performance test. Tom was instrumental in making that happen, and was a huge proponent of the Duramax 6600. We all owe him.

Thanks again Tom, and may God bless….

Jim Bigley