Unthinkable, impossible tragedy. Steve Dellinger gone

Heels1989 · #1 06-23-2015, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by satan's twin

It's too soon to grasp this completely. The guy was a character. He worked for me for more than 25 years. There were so many trips, so many laughs, so much fun.

We shared a perserve, jaded sense of humor. Steve didnt have a malicious bone in his body yet nothing gave him more fun than to needle the hell out of people just to see the rise he could get out of them. He posted the dumbest, most outlandish opinions he could imagine here just to see what came back to him. He knew just about every burr under the saddle of every poster here. Once he knew where you parked your goat, he loved to take it for a walk. The recaps of some of these threads over beers at Arlington on Saturdays were always a highlight of the week. But in all honesty, he thought of you all as his friends......well, maybe not Revolt.

Mr. Byk, you had no bigger fan or more loyal follower than Steve Dellinger. He loved your shows, your DT forum and your friendship. When you mentioned him by name on your shows, he beamed for a week. He copied your daily selections and distributed them at the track and the OTB's. He swore by your bar-b-q and swore at your critics because he belived in you from day one. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you did for our dear friend.

Barney - very sorry for the loss of your friend. I will be in Saratoga later this week and will have a toast thinking of you all and in Steve's honor.

jms62 · #2 06-23-2015, 05:09 AM

Sad news to wake up to. Dell could rip you to shreds in the politcs forum yet be the first to congratulate you in the selections thread. Im sorry I will never have that drink with him.

RHT2004 · #3 06-23-2015, 05:17 AM

RIP Dell.

TheSpyder · #4 06-23-2015, 05:29 AM

He was my friend and like many of you, I never met him.

Still, that was my friend.

I will miss him. My heart goes out to all of you who knew him better.

Scott

keithting · #5 06-23-2015, 05:29 AM

Our prayers go out to his family and friends.....

steve · #6 06-23-2015, 05:30 AM

another family member lost

herkhorse · #7 06-23-2015, 05:46 AM

Wow, I'm stunned. don't know what to say. A huge loss for the DT community.
My heart goes out to his close friends and family.

brockguy · #8 06-23-2015, 05:54 AM

This is just utterly devastating news to hear, my condolences go to his family and many friends - I was so privileged to spend many a day / night with Steve (and was often his roommate on our trips) and he was such a ridiculously fun guy to be around win lose or draw - there are countless amazing memories to treasure! Future jaunts to the racetrack won't be the same without you

Bogey · #9 06-23-2015, 06:09 AM

Sad news, my condolences to his family and friends.

RIP

hoovesupsideyourhead · #10 06-23-2015, 06:11 AM

dt has lost one of the best guys ive ever met.I just spoke to him sat from gulfstream.we were going over the cards from around the country.He sounded upbeat as usual.He was a great friend ,racetracker,and 'stand up' guy We had some great times over the years.breeders cups ,travers weekends,and just hanging at arlington.I as many who knew him,wont look at the drf again without thinking of him a bit. He will be missed by many.my deepest condolences to his family,and barney.

matt