Sad news Steve Cote RIP

[RodBurNeR]

I don't normally visit the other forum, but I saw a post on here that got me curious.

*This may have already been announced) The post was from back in December 2008 I had no idea about this happening, and only thought it was necessary because his model is being showcased right now.

I ran into a thread from the RPM president in Minnesota that announced we lost another modeler.

Steve Cote age 55, was an amazing modeler and a kind person. I only met him last year at NNL North when I was taking photos of his Dodge Stratus funny car. (is on the cover of MCM #139 Contest Issue)

I feel honored to have met him and to have handled that car, it was top notch as they come!

I am sorry to be the person to bring the news.....I only just ran into it by chance. From what Don said, he was killed in a car accident after hitting some ice.

Rest in Peace Steve Cote

Edited March 7, 2009 by awbcrazy

[george 53]

WoW! We've lost another Brother Builder? Geeze, Accidentally, or naturally, we've been goin thru some sad times here. It may be old news, but my condolences to his family also. The grim reality is that we should all enjoy our freinds, family,and loved ones as best we can, caz we never know when it'll be time to go "Home". God Bless you Steve, and your family, and may you Rest Well.

[MikeMc]

WoW! We've lost another Brother Builder? Geeze, Accidentally, or naturally, we've been goin thru some sad times here. It may be old news, but my condolences to his family also. The grim reality is that we should all enjoy our freinds, family,and loved ones as best we can, caz we never know when it'll be time to go "Home". God Bless you Steve, and your family, and may you Rest Well.

Well said George.......Thanks RIP

[Harry P.]

What an eerie coincidence that his Stratus is on the cover of the current issue of MCM...

[Modelmartin]

It was big shock to me when I learned of Steve's death a few days after it happened. It was in a single car accident. His wife was driving and lost control. Their SUV went off the interstate and rolled down a hill and hit a tree. Steve was wearing his seat belt. His wife sustained minor injuries. He is also survived by a 15 year old son.

He was a member of my club - RPM(Racing Plastic Models) in the Twin Cities. He obviously was a very talented builder but I enjoyed him personally too. He was a very generous guy. He was always ready to help anyone who asked for building tips or where to source some detail parts. He was a very competitive builder too. He loved contests! I was talking to him about trying to make it to GSL this year. He would have loved it. One day we were talking about past glories and we discovered we had both been entering MPC contests in St. Paul and Minneapolis back in the 70s!!! One day we both brought in the same models we had entered (and won our classes with) back then. We both still had them.

I miss him.