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Park Tool founder Howard Hawkins passes away

Old 01-27-15, 11:40 AM
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Park Tool founder Howard Hawkins passes away

He was 82.

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RIP Mr Hawkins.

I like your tools.
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Talk about having done something with your life that has touched a lot of lives. Incredible!
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Your work will be long remembered. Thank you, Mr. hawkins. May you rest in peace!
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RIP. I bet the Park tools I own will outlive me, so I'm not surprised that they outlived one of the company's founders. That's a true legacy.
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