Cecil Pond Passed Away Yesterday 12/30/2011

[rmaynard 15,418]

Just read this morning where Cecil Pond passed away yesterday.

Please see the following thread:

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330]

That is terrible news Bob. Does anyone know if he has been ill?

[pfrederi 17,642]

That is so sad....

[mowerman1193 32]

Very sad...Prayers for the Family

Kevin

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,300]

:( Hey Cecil....thanks for everything......Hope your hanging with Betty now!

Mike..........

[AMC RULES 37,125]

God Speed Cecil.

I noticed there is no Wikipedia page for either Elmer or Cecil Pond, but Elmer is mentioned here.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_Horse

Maybe we could update the page if anyone has any further info to contribute?

[smoreau 658]

:sad: His legacy will live on with these great tractors and all enjoyment he has given us by making these great machines to help us around the yard. :sad:

[hounddoghundzsa 7]

May he rest in peace.

[rmaynard 15,418]

I am sure that Mike Martino or someone else close to the family will inform us of the details as they become available.

[Kelly 1,029]

Prayers to his family, with out him and his Dad Elmer we would not be here on this site dedicated to the tractors they created.

[nylyon-(Admin) 7,242]

I've sent Mike an e-mail. He hasn't been on in a while so I have updated his account so he can get back in.

Rest In Peace Mr. Pond

[TT-(Moderator) 1,131]

Rest in peace, Mr. Pond.

[MikesRJ 552]

God speed Cecil. We will miss you and always remember you for the the Wheel Horses you created. Rest in Peace.

[JC 1965 1,530]

My prayers go out to his family. I hope that they can take comfort in knowing that he was highly respected by everyone that loves these little tractors, that him and his dad created. He will truly be missed by all of us. Rest in peace mr. pond.

[Pollack Pete 2,273]

God bless Cecil Pond.This man has provided a hobby for me like I've never had before.My condolences to his friends and family.Long live Wheel Horse.

[JimD 3,345]

Rest in Peace, Mr. Pond.

[CTPATRIOT 12]

Sad news to hear...R.I.P

[racinfool40 202]

Rest in Peace Mr. Pond!!!Thoughts and prayers sent to the Family and friends!

[Riley088 63]

Rest in peace Cecil. You are the first true member of Redsquare your legacy will strongly live on.

[VinsRJ 721]

This loss is much larger than just the creator of Pond/Wheel Horse Tractors. This is a loss of one of the last great Americans who started with an idea and built a successful business through hard work and determination. The inventions that he created will continue to be relevant into the future because of their shire design and because they were designed with a purpose of satisfying a need outside of himself. With that I say, “Thank You Mr. Pondâ€Â.

[fireman 1,021]

Well said Vin! People like Cecil are fading away and there and few to none to take their place. Rest in peace Mr. Pond.

[Butch 194]

RIP Cecil.

[WH Raider10 17]

Rest in peace Mr. Pond. We'll always remember you when we drive and work with the most beautiful and best machines ever that you and your dad created. We'll keep the WheelHorse spirit alive, even here in Belgium! Long live WheelHorse!!!

[gcole 36]

Rest In Peace Mr.Pond

[oldagpilot 0]

In the ag aviation world we lost Leland Snow in 2011 (Founder of Air Tractor) and now we have Lost Cecil Pond creater of Wheel Horse, Rest in Peace CP

Jerry