Fil Bonica Passing
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Fil Bonica Passing
I have just been informed of the passing of Fil Bonica. Fil was a long term member of the "G" and shared is knowledge on the Mutt. He lived on Cape Cod Mass. and was a fixture on the forums both here and on G503. He will be missing by all.
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Thanks for letting us know. This is a sad day. I have known Fil for close to 20 years and I have to say he was a unique person. Some would say he was brash and obnoxious but that was just Fil. Once you got to know him he would give you the shirt off his back to help you out. One thing about Fil is that you always knew where he stood on any subject as he was not afraid to let you know about it. He will be missed.
Redlight, Please pass on our condolences from the g838 and all of it's members.
Rick
Redlight, Please pass on our condolences from the g838 and all of it's members.
Rick
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
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Re: Fil Bonica Passing
Wow! I just talked to Fil last week, he didn't mention any ailments, Fil was a great guy and will be missed, RIP Fil.
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Re: Fil Bonica Passing
Very sad news. Even though I am on the other side of the world and never meet forum members, it feels as though we are all friends. My condolences to his famiy
Howard
Howard
Howard
Daimler Ferret Mk 1/2
AM General M151A2
Austin Champ
Daimler Ferret Mk 1/2
AM General M151A2
Austin Champ
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Phil was a great contributor and helpful member here. He will be missed. Condolences to his family.
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One of the gentlemen I met in person. Pretty sad.
Horst
1972 USMC M151A2 w/ROPS (ex Barstow) and M416
1962 M201 and trailer
1966 GTO,1982 E350 Skoolie, 1987 SJ413, 1987 911
Gone: 2xM35A2c, Unimog 404S, Hanomag AL28, DKW Munga
1972 USMC M151A2 w/ROPS (ex Barstow) and M416
1962 M201 and trailer
1966 GTO,1982 E350 Skoolie, 1987 SJ413, 1987 911
Gone: 2xM35A2c, Unimog 404S, Hanomag AL28, DKW Munga
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Sad to hear about Fil. Read a lot of his posts and bought some of the neat accessories he had made for the m151.
M151A2 AMG
1952 M38A1 sold
1952 M38A1 sold
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I will pass on the comments, and prayers to his family
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sad to hear of this. Fil helped me get mine back on the road with a steering linkage part that no one else had at the time.
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I knew I had a picture, just had to find it. This was at Gilbert in 2012 hanging out at my camper. Left to right is Fil, Ron Hill, Myself and Scott whose last name I cannot remember. All members here.
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1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
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Fil was my biggest reason to visit the Weare rally each year. He always reserved parts and knowledge tailored to my challenges of my restoration. A fair portion of my m151 is from his inventory. Very sorry to hear his passing, condolences to his family and friends.
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Sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers to the family.
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I was very sad to hear of Fil's passing, he was a great help to me in both with advice and the supply of parts in the recommissioned of my A2, one of the good guys you meet in life. travel safely my friend
1973 M-151A2
1960 Seagrave LAFD Hook and Ladder Fire Truck
1953 M38A1 Jeep
1998 Ford Escort XR3i
2007 Ford Focus ST 2.5
1960 Seagrave LAFD Hook and Ladder Fire Truck
1953 M38A1 Jeep
1998 Ford Escort XR3i
2007 Ford Focus ST 2.5
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sorry to hear he past away
i met fil with his son years ago at Beltring England
i met fil with his son years ago at Beltring England
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So sorry to hear this, Fil was such a knowledge base to the G8 world, a wonderful personality. I was able to swing by his way once while traveling Boston area and we grabbed a bite and a beer and talked Mutts. He will be missed. Prayers to his family.
1976 M151A2 4 Color Cammo Mutt, aquired August 09
1976 or 7? M151A2 "Miss Sandy" Driver, aquired May 2010
Former owner M151A2 "Miss Saigon" Vietnam Rescue Sold Sept 09
Fond appreciation for the M151 Breed!!
1976 or 7? M151A2 "Miss Sandy" Driver, aquired May 2010
Former owner M151A2 "Miss Saigon" Vietnam Rescue Sold Sept 09
Fond appreciation for the M151 Breed!!