[Tom Mobley]

Most probably already know of this tragedy involving one of our long time members. Short version: he came home from work earlier in the week to find that his wife had killed their two sons and herself. I can't even imaging trying to cope through something like that.

see this thread:

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=290925

Anyway, memorial services for the sons have been held. They were private.

Philip was also an active member of a couple Corvette clubs including the local Az Corvette Enthusiasts. They have organized a cruise/drive-by for Philip just to show support for a brother going through hell. They are welcoming anybody who wants to show up. Short notice, I know, but what to do?

Probably looking at 50 or more cars, mostly Vettes. Here's the meeting place:

"Sunday Sept. 27th @ 12 noon Departing @ 12:30
Gathering at Walmart off of the 60 and Stapley
1955 South Stapley Drive"

map to area:

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1955+S+Stapley+Dr,+Mesa,+AZ+85204&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=16

"Anybody from the northside wants to caravan down a group will be meeting at the Park and Ride lot located on Bell Rd just west of the 51. They will be meeting at 11:00 am."

I'll be there, family events permitting.

 

[bln]

I read all the stories sad news for sure. could you take a picture of the car line up,maybe it will make us feel like we were there. Drive safe

 

[Philip]

Dang, have plans for tomorrow morning, but would love to be there and in his old El Camino. Maybe I can cancel my plans, need to make some phone calls.

 

[Tom Mobley]

ttt

 

[Philip]

My plans are canceled and I will be participating.

 

[Bill Pritchard]

I will try my darnedest to be there.

 

[SebJr]

Please give a beep of the horn for me... I couldn't imagine what this poor man is going through, :sad: my wife & boys are my life.

 

[Xtreme70SS396]

Although not in the vicinity, I will make it a point to cruise at 12:30 today, parking lamps on, in their memory and in support of Philip.

 

[Bill Pritchard]

The local Corvette club he belonged to organized a sort of memorial cruise by his house this afternoon. I was there with my Chevelle, as was Tom Mobley and Philip Valentine from this site. Altogether I would guess there were about 50 or 60 cars that participated, mainly late model Corvettes, but at least we had 3 Chevelles At any rate, Phil Mullaly had all four of his vehicles (mid 60's Corvette, 70 Olds 442, mid 90's Impala SS and his Dodge Daytona pickup) parked on an angle along the curb in front of his house, and the parade of cars cruised slowly by, made a U-turn at the next intersection, and went back by. There were several people taking video of the entire procession, which will undoubtedly be posted online soon (if it isn't already!). Hopefully he got a smile out of the whole event :hurray:

 

[Philip]

No video yet, but here is the thread it will probably be posted in.

ACE memorial Cruise

 

[Tom Mobley]

yeppers,

from the thread in Tech:

pics up over the Az Corvette forum.

I gotta say I was really impressed with those guys. short notice, great turnout, got a live TV interview, no issues with any jerks hotrodding, no arrogance, no snobs, perfect. These guys are pretty classy.

Think we could turnout 50 or 60 CHevelles on 3 days notice? Nope.

Anyway, here's the pics, prolly video later.

http://www.arizonacorvetteenthusiasts.net/arizonavette/forums/index.php?showtopic=11693

 

[Aaron Thomas]

I wish I could have been out there yesterday even though the 'velle is in the garage for a while longer. I've never met Phil but he sounds like a good guy and I'd like to help out since I am only a stone's throw away. I will keep him in my prayers.

 

[Bill Pritchard]

OK, the video of the cruise past Phil Mulally's house is up in post #111 on this thread....

http://www.arizonacorvetteenthusiasts.net/arizonavette/forums/index.php?showtopic=11657&st=100

You can see our three Chevelles toward the end of the procession

 

[T-Man]

I wish I could have been there for Phil, he's a great guy. We've gone to the junk yards out there a couple of times when my wife and I were in AZ, always had a great time. My wife called Phil my internet date.

 

[Q-ship]

Too those that made that show of support for Phil in this difficult time, you drove for more just yourself but for the multitudes of us out here that were either too far away or just time would not allow us to go. For every car there I am sure there were 20 more thinking about the great support you were giving to our fellow enthusist.......We are much more than a bunch of car people but along with those Corvette owners are a communtity. Great job to you all.