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RTA NEWS YOU CAN USE September 28, 2017 / Tributes From Around the World To Our Friend Harvey Brodsky
RTA NEWS YOU CAN USE
September 28, 2017
Tributes From Around the World To Our Friend
Harvey Brodsky
With this News You Can Use Memo
we are certainly publishing the longest memo in RTA history.
It is here that we gather and share the many tributes
that have come in through the media, friends and associates
for our dear, departed Harvey.
With his long-time friends ongoing support,
including Len Lottridge, TIA's Roy Littlefield & Roy Littlefield IV, Harvey Barish,
Jeff Yip, Peter Park, Denise Kennedy, Tom Gyuriak, Saul Ludwig, Mary Sikora,
Marvin Bozarth, Jack Woodland, and countless more,
there is always time to share a memory.
If we have missed yours, please let us know.
RTA will be here to share our connections and stories,
and reflect on the good lessons of Harvey's life and our own.
And so without further ado...
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From Modern Tire Dealer Magazine:
Harvey Brodsky, the Voice of Retreading, Dies at 81
http://www.moderntiredealer.com/news/725487/harvey-brodsky-the-voice-of-retreading-dies-at-81
From Modern Tire Dealer: Bob Ulrich
Harvey Brodsky Made a Lasting Impression on Retreading, the Tire Industry and Me
"I write this upon hearing of the death of Harvey, who died of complications from lung cancer on Sept. 17 at the age of 81. With all the technology we have, news, at least bad news, does not always travel fast. He was an industry icon, truly the "Voice of Retreading" for 28 years as managing director of the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau, or TRIB. He was a tireless conference speaker, exhibitor, promoter of retreading and refuter of negative publicity of the retreading industry. He received the American Retreaders Association Industry Leadership Award in 1991, only nine years into his role with TRIB. At his induction into the International Tire & Rubber Association Hall of Fame in 2000, he once again shared a life lesson: "If you find something you love to do, you never have to work a day in your life."
From Modern Tire Dealer Magazine:
TRIB Reflects on the 'Endless Efforts' of Harvey Brodsky
http://www.moderntiredealer.com/news/725519/trib-reflects-on-the-endless-efforts-of-harvey-brodsky
"His death on Sept. 17 at age 81 brought out mini-tributes and sorrowful-but-positive remembrances of Brodsky from people in the retread industry and beyond."
From TRIB (Tire Retread and Repair Information Bureau)
Tim BeVier, President, Board of Directors
We wish to express our sincere sympathy and condolences to the Brodsky family for the recent passing of Harvey Brodsky. Harvey was the former Managing Director of TRIB and a lifelong supporting advocate to the Retread and Repair Industry. The compassion and energy Harvey gave to defending and bettering the retread industry was always off the chart. Harvey's endless efforts truly helped change the retread industry bringing awareness to the many benefits of retreading and savings to our society. The industry has lost a great friend and remarkable individual. The industry will continue to benefit from his accomplishments and successes for many years to come. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Rona Halpern, who has been battling breast cancer for 15 years. She set up a Gofundme account to help pay for Harvey's medical bills. To donate, click https://www.gofundme.com/harvey-brodskys-medical-fund
From Tim van der Rijken:
Bipaver International
In BIPAVER, the European association for the independent retread industry, our members are deeply grieved by the passing away of Harvey Brodsky. Many of us knew him personally and as a friend, since he visited our meetings so frequently. We value his lifetime dedication to the promotion of retreads and his intententions to unify the industry. Our sincere condolences to you, his (former) co-workers and his family.
From Transport Topics:
Daniel P. Bearth
Harvey Brodsky, 'Voice of Retreading,' Dies at Age 81
http://www.ttnews.com/articles/harvey-brodsky-voice-retreading-dies-age-81
"Retreads are the Rodney Dangerfields of the tire industry," Brodsky wrote in one such letter to the editor of Transport Topics in 2011. "They get no respect. And that is a battle we fight every day." Al Cohn of Pressure Systems International Inc. in San Antonio remembers Brodsky as "an unbelievable advocate for the industry" and who was known as much in China and India as he was in the United States and Canada for his efforts to promote acceptance of retreading.
From George Bishop and his wife Ditta:
Truflex (retired)
I could talk and talk about Harvey, whom I knew from his beginning with the industry of which I was part. From 1956 to 2005 Meetings at the NTDRA, OTR,TIA, Essen, Bologna, his visits to my home, I loved them all. Harvey was a Mentsch!! A Perpetuum Mobile for the Improvement of the Image of Retreading in the USA and Worldwide. Harvey was a very special human being and a great friend, whom we shall miss.
From Jennifer L. Poda:
Publishers Representative / Tyre Asia
Thank you for sending the news about Harvey's passing. We'll all miss him! Good luck to you, and we hope you keep up the good work with the Retread Tire Association.
From Tyre Asia Magazine:
http://tyre-asia.com/2017/09/25/rip-harvey-brodsky/
"Harvey was a long-time supporter of Tyre Asia and Rubber Asia magazines and the Asian Tyre and Rubber Conference (ATRC) ABM organised ever since it was launched in 2011. He was one of the high profile presenters in ATRC 2011 apart from being an active promoter of the event. Harvey was a very close personal friend of John Powath, late CEO of ABM, and also Kurian Abraham, Chief Editor of Tyre Asia and Rubber Asia. John, who died of cancer in March 2, Antony Powath, John's son and President of ABM, said in his tribute to Harvey: "I have learnt a lot from him. I feel privileged to have spent time and met with him in person on a number of occasions. The world will not be the same without him. Our heartfelt condolences to the Brodsky family."
From Antony Powath:
Asian Business Media LLP
For Harvey Brodsky, promoting tire retreading was like the oxygen he breathed. That kind of commitment not many people have in any industry. RTA is the living example of what he lived for. Now, with Harvey gone, the world of tire retreading is left forlorn. As a person, Harvey always was the epitome of positive energy, optimism and great fun. Everybody knew him as a jovial, kindhearted, honest friend, very methodic in his approach to every issue he faced. I guess that was the reason why he was quite close to the late John Powath, founder and CEO of ABM, and a long time supporter of ABM's publications Tyre Asia and Rubber Asia, and also the conferences that we organised. Harvey was one of the speakers at ATRC 2011. Harvey wrote a touching tribute to John when he died last March and signed it as "Harvey Brodsky, President, John Powath Fans Club.
I always looked up to Harvey and cherish our meetings. I learnt a lot from him. I bow my head to his memories and pray God that his family finds peace in this hour of sadness. ABM wishes the Brodsky family and RTA our prayers and deepest condolences. May God give us strength during these trying times. ABM wishes RTA the very best in its future efforts to support tire retreading. The world ain't going to be the same without him. Our condolences to his family.
From Zachariah George:
Asian Tyre and Rubber / Conference Chairman
It is indeed very sad news. I request you to kindly convey my heartfelt condolences to the Family members whom I have not met so far. Harvey was known to me as he attended our first Asian Tyre and Rubber Conference in Chennai in 2011 and he was in regular touch regarding the Retread Association matters. He was such a friendly and jovial character and always remained cheerful and happy in spite of his physical ailments. He will be sadly missed. May his soul Rest in Peace
From Giampaolo Malatesta:
M.I.G. SRL - MAE Industria Gomma
Not easy to express sentiments in a different language than my native one, and also because when you lose a friend like Harvey you just feel so bad and sad that no words can explain. I just would like to say that Harvey was a very special person to me, and I believe that anyone who has the lucky to meet him was impressed by his spirit and personality. I feel really sad to have lost my friend Harvey, I will miss him so much he was a great person. My sincere condolence to Rona and all the family.
From James Sambrook:
J.K.S. Enterprises
A fine gentleman, his passion was never ending and his zeal for the Retreading industry continued unabated. RIP Harvey. Life is short, really short for all of us... unfortunately a lot do not get to our age or Harvey's. So we have to be blessed with what we are "served". Just a few moments on Harvey -
VALE HARVEY BRODSKY
Sadness all around.... in particular the loving wife and family.
Harvey was an evangelist.
He drew the crowds.
He moulded those crowds into an association.
He watched and supported that association as one.
No one was too big or too small for Harvey's support or friendship.
We have all lost a true friend who has left his footprint on the world retreading industry.
Harvey will be remembered for many years to come.
His Australian friends have been saddened by his passing.
God bless Harvey.
From Tom Klinge:
Klinge and Company
So very sad. Harvey - Thanks mate.
From Rob Czukor:
Tire Recycling Consultants
At only 5 foot 5 inches tall, he was a giant in the tire and retread industry. For those of us who were fortunate to have known the real Harvey he will be dearly missed. His uniqueness was in his kindness and softness which were by far his strong points. However, when it came to protecting the people and the industry he so dearly loved he became a tiger, fiercely responding to those who made negative comments about retreaded tires. He was well respected not only by the people in the retread industry, but also in the tire industry as a whole. Many of my industry friends from the Tire Industry Association to the U S Tire Manufacturers Association and beyond into the tire retreading and recycling industries, not one person ever had a negative view or word to say about Harvey. As a close friend and his wing-man at the SEMA and trucking conferences over the years. Harvey made sure I was introduced to hundreds of his closest friends, yes they were all close friends. He knew everyone! A quote from Harvey - "I will travel the high road and not give anyone a reason to speak badly about the organization that I built." – Harvey Brodsky
From Gus Lima:
Oriente Triangle Latin America, Inc. / Latin Expo Group, LLC.
Today the tire retread world, and I lost a good friend. GODSPEED dear Harvey.
From Linda Bassitt:
Latin Expo Group, LLC.
It saddens me to hear of Harvey's passing. Please send our regards to his wife! My memories of Harvey was always positive – his smile and sincere joy and love of life and each moment. He is truly an inspiration of how we all should live.
From Alexandra Gonzalez:
Latin Auto Parts Expo
On behalf of Latin Expo Group, we are so sorry for your loss. I had only met Harvey a few times but I had a wonderful impression of the type of person he was and the joy he spread wherever he went, as well as the sweet Thoughts of the Day (please keep those on your email blasts as a remembrance of Harvey's spirit).
From James Scheller:
GarneTread
We are all so sad to see Harvey go on to other places we ourselves are yet to go, yet we will see him again in joy and celebration.
From Tire Review Magazine:
Retread Veteran Harvey Brodsky Dies
http://www.tirereview.com/retread-veteran-harvey-brodsky-dies/
"Brodsky was a long-time advocate within the retread and tire industry. Brodsky's career in the tire industry included working for Lodi Super Mold Co. and Big-O Tires, working as managing director of the Tire Retread Information Bureau, and founding the Retread Tire Association. He received several awards including the American Retreaders Association (ARA) Industry Leadership Award and was inducted into the International Tire & Rubber Association Hall of Fame."
From Tire Business Magazine:
Retread advocate Harvey Brodsky dies at age 81
"Mr. Brodsky traveled the world promoting the benefits of retreading and defending the industry vigorously against any attack, including "educating" newspaper editors on the negative connotations associated with using "retread" to describe someone or something of lower value substituting for someone or something else."
From Bruce Davis:
Tire Business / Crain Communications
It's sad to hear about Harvey… Appreciate your posting your message last Friday. He was such a great, dedicated person.
From Business Fleet
Voice of Retreading Brodsky Passes Away
"Brodsky started in the tire industry in the early 1970's. After years with the Lodi Super Mold Co. and Big O Tires, he took over the Tire Retread Information Bureau in 1982. His name quickly became synonymous with retreading.
• In 1991, he received the American Retreaders Association (ARA) Industry Leadership Award.
• In 2000, he was inducted into the International Tire & Rubber Association Hall of Fame."
From Mitch Halpern:
(Harvey's Brother in law)
Harvey was an incredible person and brother in law. I admired Harvey for his kindness to people and to animals. He always cared about other people and their interests and their hobbies. He was able to relate to all different ages. He often sent newspaper articles to me, to my young daughters, from what he found interesting and that they might enjoy reading too. He is to be admired. He often volunteered at organizations, just to do the right thing. I always felt he cared about all the truckers and tire people as his family. He knew these people for 30-40 years, and he always enjoyed hearing about them and their families. He particularly enjoyed going to conventions where he was always a big information source. He was always kind to me personally and always of good cheer. He will be missed by many!!!
From Howard Renner:
Formerly with Big-O Tires
Sincere words of appreciation and admiration for Harvey. Great memories of his time with Big-O, and how helped lift the retread industry.
From Darin Weber:
Transworld Casing Supply, Inc.
I am very sorry and saddened to learn that Harvey passed away. I am very thankful for the time we had with Harvey, as he did make a difference in so many lives, and of course our industry which gave many of us a chance to get know him.
From Automotive - fleet.com:
Voice of Retreading Brodsky Passes Away
From D J Bharucha:
BHIMRAJKA Exim LLP. / Polmann India Ltd.
I was really sad to hear about the demise of Harvey.
He was a great man, devoted to his profession, and friendly with everyone he came in contact with. I met him just once at a conference in Chennai, and have always respected him when I got his interesting RTA News you can use. May the Lord grant him eternal peace!
Kindly convey our condolences to his family, who will miss him a lot.
From Damon White:
IronHead Rubber Technologies
Last week the Tire Industry lost a "True Champion of Retreads". Rest in Peace Harvey Brodsky, you will be missed but never forgotten!
From: Edward Petros:
Bridgestone District Sales Manager
So sorry to hear Harvey Harvey Brodsky has passed. The industry and this world is better for Harvey's presence. You will be missed!
Art Colamarino:
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions
An advocate for the industry! RIP
From Jeff Faubion:
Bridgestone Tire Co.
I traveled with Harvey for a time, beating the retread drum. He was quite a character and will be missed! RIP!
From Ronald Greenleaf:
GCR Tire Sales
Great man who will be missed RIP
From Alexander Conlan:
Retreading America!
He helped me out when I got started... Sad day... What a great man.
From Don Roberts:
Allied Oil & Tire Co.
Thoughts and prayers, l'll miss Harvey
From Rick Phillips:
Triangle Tire USA
A true Gentleman. Definitely made a mark on the industry. Will be missed/remembered.
From Noorez Devraj:
Stallion Manufacturing Inc.
My mentor and a true friend. Thank you Harvey!
Raymond L Elliott Jr.:
Best One Retread Princeton
What a loss to the retread industry. Harvey helped us with our open house a few years ago. A great guy!
From Emil Kapetanovic:
Athos International Tyre DOO
So sad news...
From David Bungum:
Client Enthusiast
Harvey was a wonderful industry advocate, and an even better person. He'll be missed.
From Yona Chocard:
JKTools Co.
RIP Mr. Harvey Brodsky
From Retreadlife.com via MTD:
HARVEY BRODSKY, THE VOICE OF RETREADING, DIES AT 81
http://retreadlife.com/2017/09/24/harvey-brodsky-the-voice-of-retreading-dies-at-81-retreadlife-com/
From Mark Johnston:
Michelin Commercial Service Network
I am saddened by the news of Harvey's passing; without a doubt, the "TIRE" industry has lost a true "warrior". Harvey's passion to educate the motoring public about retreads will (in my opinion) never be equaled. Back in my days as a Field Engineer in Michelin's Commercial Truck Product division, I had the very distinct privilege to work with Harvey for two weeks. Our first week (the first time I ever met Harvey in person) of work took us all over my state of residence (Michigan), where we covered the state from top to bottom conducting seminars on many topics associated to tires (manufacturing, application, retreading, etc). I was fortunate in that Harvey rode along with me that entire week, so needless to say, we had plenty of time to get to know one another.
My second week, took me to the Northeast to work with Harvey again in a similar environment. Harvey and I kept in touch via telephone and an occasional e-mail. I took an assignment with Michelin in France for three years, while there, I made contact with Harvey. He asked if I would be interested in writing an article for his "new" association (I left the US in June 2010 so did not know Harvey had started the RTA). After getting the "green light" from mother Michelin, I wrote an article, which Harvey placed on his site. Upon returning to the US in 2013, I made contact with Harvey multiple times, and was always eager to hear that warm and sincere voice coming through the telephone.
Having worked for Michelin for 21 years now, I consider myself very fortunate to have had an opportunity to have met/worked with what I consider to be "one of the most dedicated tire professionals" in the industry. Although I worked with Harvey for a very short period, he left a positive mark on me and helped me to focus my energy in helping to educate technicians/customers on tire matters. Harvey, I know that you will still be "fighting" for our industry… only now from a much better place my FRIEND!!
From Aaron C. Murphy:
TBC Corporation
A loss for us all… Donna and I send our condolences.
From Howard Boever:
TC Rubber Inc.
The passing of Harvey is very sad. He was a star of shining light and always had a positive quote or a great saying that made you feel like a million. To Harvey - "Cheers" you are missed.
From Boletín Todoneumáticos – 28.09.2017
Fallece Harvey Brodsky, fundador de la asociación americana de recauchutado
From Pedro Espinosa Chicote:
Spanish Association of Recycled Tires
I open my mail this Monday morning and I find the sad news of the death of my friend Harvey. It only gives me to think that in the sky God wants to have his tires retreaded and that is why he has taken Harvey. Surely now he is happy, resting and interceding for all of us at the Lord's side. Harvey, I'll never forget you. A hug for all his family and for Rona from Spain.
Abro mi correo esta mañana de lunes y me encuentro con la triste noticia del fallecimiento de mi amigo Harvey. Solo me da por pensar que en el cielo Dios quiere que le recauchuten sus neumáticos y por eso se ha llevado a Harvey. Seguro que ahora esta feliz, descansando e intercediendo por todos nosotros al lado del Señor. Harvey, nunca te olvidaré. Un abrazo para toda su familia y para Rona desde España.
From Kay Uchida:
Kokubu Shokai Co., Ltd.
Always enjoying your RTA news thru you and RTA.
Thank you very much for your kind reply, however, it was very sad news, un-believable….
I never dreamed of Mr. Harvey's so early death in this advanced technology in medical field, especially in the States.
The reality "man is mortal" is so close to me recently including Mr. Harvey's passing away… I have been always encouraged by your heart-warming words of "thought for the day".
From Carol Penter:
Cincinnati Retread Systems
Sorry to hear the news. Harvey was a hard working individual who will be missed in the industry.
From Tom Watson:
King County EcoConsumer Public Outreach Program
Very sorry to hear this!
From Jacob Peled:
Pelmar Engineering Ltd.
I actually feel speechless, although like all, I knew it was coming. For Harvey not to be part of our lives is inconceivable.
I met Harvey for the first time 41 years ago, when he was working for a company called Colman in the US, who among other entities owned Stewart Bolling. He was older than me, but less experienced in tire and rubber machinery. He asked me to guide him and what happened was that I found it a rare pleasure to teach him, rather than the other way around. This was the start of a friendship that never stopped and will never end.
Harvey was a perfectionist in anything that concerned conduct, without any false pretention or incorrect behavior in any shape or form. Despite being a person who always to tried to find the golden path, he was totally uncompromising to what he felt was incorrect. It sometimes got him into conflict with people, even close to him, but he always maintained that there is "never the wrong time to do the right thing and never the right time to do the wrong thing".
When he was inducted to the Hall of Fame for the Tire Industry Association, there was no person happier than him. The same when we found out that RTA (his baby) has managed to recruit a sufficient number of members to sustain itself to become the largest trade association for the retread industry. I will always miss Harvey.
From Joseph Anglister:
I am very sorry to hear this sad news about Harvey Brodsky. This is a big loss to the tire industry, especially tire retreading, of which Harvey was a pillar. My condolences to the family.
From Keith Jarman:
AME International
I am saddened to have learned of the passing of Harvey Brodsky earlier this week. Harvey was one of a kind! I'm pleased to have known him and proud to be a long -standing member of the 'Harvey Brodsky Fan Club'. He will be missed. During the Recau Fair in Brazil. Harvey was in his element - surrounded by retreaders, speaking at a conference and visiting retread shops. Harvey was a massive asset to the retread industry.
From George Morgan:
Shamrock Marketing, Inc.
I was there in Brasil in 2010 participating in Recaufair and talked with Harvey. Yes, he will be missed by the entire 'fan club' he had rightfully earned throughout his fruitful life.
From Germano Julio Badi:
IBGC - Instituto Brasileiro de Governança Corporativa
I am still chocked with the loss of a dear friend and partner in so many activities, pro-retreading around the world. The business has lost a true Champion!
From Chris Brothen:
Haltec Corporation / AME International
RIP Harvey! We have lost a pioneer! Your knowledge and your commitment was simply always without compromise. You will be missed!
Robert Andrew Seijkens:
RAS
Another BIG man leave's us... he'll be missed!
From Sean MacKinnon:
Bartec USA
Harvey was a true legend in the industry and he will be missed. He did a great bit of good for the industry and I seriously doubt that we will ever see his like again. We will miss you, Harvey!
From Dean Kline II:
Net Driven | Business Development
I met Harvey at the North American Tire and Retread show a few years back. He was a great guy and will be missed for sure.
From Morry Jones:
Fuller Brothers, Inc.
His passion was amazing we will miss him.
From Larry Tichauer:
United Analytics Corporation
Only the truly righteous die between Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur. Harvey just reinforces that belief.
From Dario Andreani:
Insamar
Always in my memory – forever my big Bro.
From Mel Weinstein:
Tire Traders Inc.
I am so, so sorry about Harvey. Harvey had a good soul. He was a special man. His passing is a loss for all of us.
From Dave Richards:
Canton Bandag Co.
I am grieved at this news. Another era has passed. I always loved Harvey. He was always out there on the front lines doing battle for our retread industry. I enjoyed sharing stories with him at the older tire shows in KY. He and I approached bad publicity with common sense and he was a better diplomat than I. At least he will go on to his rewards and I, for one, will dearly miss him.
From Bill Sweatman:
Marangoni Tread North America, Inc.
Thank you Harvey.
From Sheila Ikin:
Former - Retread Manufacturers Association
So sorry to hear the sad news of Harvey's death. We had a long friendship when Harvey was at TRIB and I was Director of the RMA here in England. He was always happy to help in the fight to support Retreading and was held in great respect by the industry here.
From Dario Salmoiraghi:
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Rest in peace friend
From Robbie Bushnell:
VP Tire Repair Products
Very sorry to hear this news. Harvey and I were friends and worked together at tire repair seminars and serving on industry associations. Thanks for all these kind and true words.
From Carol Dellabalma:
T.P. Tire Service, Inc.
Harvey and I became friends some 45 years ago and through the years, he was always ready to "lend a hand". Several times over the years, Harvey stopped at our business, T.P.Tire Service, and while walking through our retread department, he would nod his head, smile and say, "you guys really know how it is done". "Keep up the good work, retreading will become even more important in the future". He was one of a kind and we will miss him.
From David Redfern:
California Tire Dealers Association
I have been informed that our friend and "Retreading is Recycling" proponent has passed away. Harvey put away the buffer and shut down the molds last Sunday, September 17/2017 after a long battle with lung cancer.
He will be missed in the tire industry.
• • • •
Thought for the day
via Rob Czukor
"I will travel the high road
and not give anyone a reason
to speak badly about the organization that I built."
– Harvey Brodsky
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