what an amazing experience! it was an honor to be apart of such an awesome tribute to such an awesome man. i never knew Colin but from what i can see he was very loved. i am glad i could have helped in some way. and i was definitely fighting back tears as Robin talked to us prior to leaving Saturday morning.

Robin - you are a terrific father! Colin would have been sooo proud of you. it was great to finally meet you. i wish it had been under better circumstances. i would love to have you as a father anyday. the courage you showed to see to it that Colin's death wasn't for nothing was just incredible. if God forbid anything should ever happen to me i would hope that my family would go as far as you did for Colin.

It was hard sometimes to enjoy this once in a lifetime experience realizing that Colin wasn't there enjoying it with us but i would like to think he was there the whole time looking down on us and smiling.

Robin, it was an honor to serve tribute to Colin those 2 days, and I too will never forget those words, "Let 's do this for Colin" It was defiantly a day to wear sunglasses Saturday. The emotions of ultimate sadness for the loss of Colin, anger for the carelessness of one person to take anothers life, pride for many reasons, such as our country, the law enforcment that escorted us, and to everyone else, and last but not least happiness. Yea, very emotional, and that pic above is awsome, very touching. I haven't seen much of any news clips, but by God I hope some people got the idea that carelessness can cost a life. That a little common sense goes along way and obviusly both days we saw how people do not exercise common sense.......such as parking in an event that's clearly marked off, carrying surfboards through a bunch of classic cars....like they couldn't walk around, and the biggest loser goes to the person that had to cut into our parade just to get to the store up ahead. Our prayers will always be with you, God Bless.

Cathy and I were very moved at the outpouring of support we witnessed from the members of the CT club. We are unbelievably honored to have been able to participate in this event. The whole time we were treated like family and the closeness of our fellow Z lovers at the CT club was wonderful to see. It was an honor for Cathy and I to be among some of the ones representing ZCCNE. We witnessed the love and dedication that Robin and his son Colin shared in the two beautiful 240z's they restored. Between staying at the Foote's guest house, the police escort to the air show, being on the flightline, the tribute flyby of that beautiful P-51 Mustang warbird and being with so many other Zs and their enthusiasts was almost too much to take.
Thank you Robin, for your care and hospitality, as well as showing us how great this shared passion really can be. Thank you also to all the members of CTZCC, it was great meeting you, and we hope to see you at future events.

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Anthony and Cathy Q
A&C Imports

1976 Datsun 280z street/track/BRE scheme

More links to Media coverage:

http://ww.abc6.com/Global/story.asp?S=12712757
(Mike Tubiak and Paul Mackin are interviewed on this one)

http://ww.abc6.com/global/Category.asp? ... Start=true

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Ross Williams
1978 280Z Black Pearl Edition 38k Original Miles

Now that this Memorial Procession and Air Salute are completed and were such a smashing success, I want to remind everyone that it was originally the brainchild of our member TheZMan.

Waaayy back when he first heard about this tragedy in May, this was Mike Tubiak's second thought. Grief was his first. Working behind the scenes with Robin and the officers of this Club, Mike put his concept into reality. All the time he was helping to plan it, he also teamed up with our member Joe Plescia of Success Printing to produce the outstanding Colin Foote Memorial poster which we now display at each of our meetings and events.

Mike donated his considerable skills and talents as a Graphic Artist, and Joe donated his time and expertise as a professional printer, to present this Club with the outstanding Memorial poster we're so proud of today. This effort represents several hundred dollars worth of work, which they both donated to the cause for free, at a time when both of their own lives were filled with demanding personal events.

Robin, of course, jumped on Mike's suggestion for this Memorial Procession with both feet. Although his life was absolutely filled with the grief of losing his eldest son, trying to console his family, making funeral arrangements, and appearing before the RI Legislature to press into law a record-breaking common sense bill to remove habitual offenders from the RI roadways, Robin somehow found time to work with Mike's idea and coordinate the Z car participation and P-51 fly-over at the Quonsett Air Show.

The combined efforts of these 3 dedicated and highly motivated members resulted in an outstanding Memorial event, which was heartfelt by many thousands and which will be remembered for our lifetimes.

Mike, Joe and Robin, I salute you collectively and individually for your outstanding achievement in this event. You make us proud to know you.

We should scan and post here a copy of the flyer you guyz printed for this event, as well.

Frank T
MbrshpDir/CTZCC

Wow I really don't know what to say. I just did what I felt was right. I didn't know Colin but thought to myself what I would want people to do for me. The cruise idea was one of the first things that popped into my mind. If I died I would hope something similar would be done for me. We always get together for cruises to just drive so I figured why not have a cruise that really means something more than just driving our Z cars. For those that were in the parade in the morning you know what I mean. This was more than cruising around town. So many thoughts go through your head. My payment was seeing the joy on Robin's face when he saw the posters when I took one out to display it. That was all I needed. If that helps him sleep just a little better at night then I couldn't be any happier. So Frank thank you for your kind words. I'm sorry I missed you on Saturday. And I would like to add it was great to be involved in all of this. A huge honor. Thanks to everyone who participated!! I am sure we will always remember our fallen Z brother. And I vote for a Colin cruise to be added to our yearly events.

Hello CTZCC! My name is Phil and I am one of Colin's friends. You might have seen me wandering around at the BBQ/Carshow and Airshow with a big camera shooting photos of most everything...

I wanted to pass along photos I took at the Airshow and BBQ/Carshow. Your cars are all amazing and it was totally awesome to see them all on Friday and Saturday. My friend Matt and I were also shooting video at the Airshow and got tons of footage of all the Z's. We are working on editing the video together and once it's done, we'll post to youtube and I'll put the link here.

Airshow Photos : http://www.flickr.com/photos/londonblue007/sets/72157624239784731/detail/

The Colin B Foote Act Bill Signing : http://www.flickr.com/photos/londonblue007/sets/72157624270566655/detail/

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Phil Bond
pgbond.com
Fan of Z's through my friend Colin Foote

Thanks for sharing Phil! You should have introduced yourself while you were amongst us. Anxious to see those videos also!

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Phil
1981 280zxt - Now in the care my son!
2014 370Z Sports Touring Roadster

Man, those guys named Phil and their cameras !

Welcome Phil
Thanks for sharing Look forward to more
Mike

I just posted a few more, including some of the Z line. Also, I have photos of the bill signing today.

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Phil Bond
pgbond.com
Fan of Z's through my friend Colin Foote

From Robin:

The Governor's bill signing event for Colin's law was awesome. Below is one link to the coverage.

http://www2.turnto10.com/news/news/2010 ... ar-127811/

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Ross Williams
1978 280Z Black Pearl Edition 38k Original Miles

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Currently Own - RED 70' 240Z, GREEN 72' 240Z

First Owned - New 72' GREEN 240Z
2nd Owned - Used BLUE 74' 260Z

OUTSTANDING... The Bill signing is great news Thank you Robin for the Post. God Bless.

And Phil great job with the photos, they're awesome and what lens were you using? Thanks for sharing..

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Bob Sharp Racing History Memorabillia Chairman / VP of Marketing
RDZ MOTORSPORTS / CONSULTANT
RDZ MOTORSPORTS PROTOTYPE
Black 2007 350-Z
67 Camaro Custom
Orange Late 71 240-Z Sold and sitting in a Doctors Collection

Colin Foote Never Forgotten!!

We're sorry we were not able to do much either in support of or partici-
pation in the commemorative event. Nor were we able to do anything
in support of the legislation other than to post a comment in the news-
paper blog, but this isn't to say we weren't rooting hard.

Now I'm wondering what CT has on the books for repeat offenders of
the type just experienced? If CT has little, no, or wimpy legislation on
the books, perhaps it is the ideal opportunity to push them toward a
Colin's Law (and in his memory, even if not recognized by this State),
BEFORE someone in CT must go through trauma and grief due to the
effects of woefully poor foresightedness.

I will try to contact Vinny Candelora and Ed Meyer. Who are YOUR
State Representative and Senator?

All Z Best,...................................Kathy & Rick

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All Z Best,.......Kathy & Rick

1969 Z.CAR (#00013 10/69) 8/30/76
1969 ITSA.Z (#00171 11/69) 8/24/73
1970 OLD.Z (#06289 6/70) original owner
1971 510 2dr since 12/31/75
1969 1600 rdstr (our 160-Z)
1971 (#19851 1/71) sold
1975 75.Z (#01343 1/75)

Here's a link to the Providence Journal Coverage of Governor's signing of Colin's Law:

http://www.projo.com/news/stategovernme ... 3b897.html

Robin

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Currently Own - RED 70' 240Z, GREEN 72' 240Z

First Owned - New 72' GREEN 240Z
2nd Owned - Used BLUE 74' 260Z