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pap

Rhode Island

It is with great grief from Diana Dill that she asked me to speak to you on Howards behalf today.

Howards cancer has taken a turn for the worse, he has been hospitalized since december 21 st. Now im also told by Diana that her mom, Howards wife Hilda, is suffering a simular fate.

It does not look good for Howard.
Im asking everyone who ever put a pumpkin seed to soil to say a prayer tonight for Howard and Hilda. If anyone deserves a mass prayer it sure looks like Howard should be at the top of the list.

Where whould any of us be in this hobby without Howards early efforts on our behalf?

A lot of people including myself have had some of my greatest memories being involved with this crazy hobby. I have Howard to thank for all of it because without his beginings there would never be a tenth of the excitment and culture we are developing each new season.

Lets pray the end is not near for this great man, friend of all for sure.
I know ill sure miss him when his times comes.

Thanks Howard your the best. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.

Pap

12/28/2007 6:13:54 PM

Bohica (Tom)

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

Our prayers are with the Dills.
Tom and Family

12/28/2007 6:22:05 PM

Richard

Minnesota

God Bless The Dill's Family

12/28/2007 6:27:03 PM

hoots dirt (Mark)

Farmville, Virginia (mfowler@hsc.edu)

My thoughts and prayers are with Howard and the whole Dill family.

12/28/2007 6:30:57 PM

Billy K

Mastic Beach, New York

God bless THE DILL's family

12/28/2007 6:36:00 PM

just bill ( team Pettit )

Adams County

May God bless the Dill family, in their time of need.

12/28/2007 6:38:03 PM

Brooks B

Ohio

God bless the Dill Family, and may he be there for Danny and Diana in this hard time right now, hang in there guys.

12/28/2007 6:43:21 PM

North Shore Boyz

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Our prayers are with the Dill Family at this tough time.

We got our first seeds from the Dills many many years ago and I will always have fond memories of Howard and some early advice he gave me as a new grower.

Glenn Dixon and Family.

12/28/2007 6:44:27 PM

Big Dave the Hamr

Waquoit Mass

the best way to thank the king is to have every pumpkin grower send him a card with a picture in it . maybe in some way this will make his days a little better. i challenge all growers everywhere to take a few minutes and send him a note with a pic the hamr

12/28/2007 6:50:49 PM

Jos

Belgium Europe

My prayers and thoughts are with the dill's family.

12/28/2007 6:59:17 PM

One Dude

Carrollton, Ga.

My prayers are with Howard and Hilda.

Doug

Jn 3:16

12/28/2007 6:59:25 PM

Andy H

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

There will be an unfillable void when Mr. Dill's time comes.
I pray that the Dill family will find comfort at this time through family,friends, prayer and God's saving grace.

The Hamiltons

12/28/2007 7:01:54 PM

Marty S.

Mt.Pleasant,Iowa

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dill family.

Marty Schnicker and Family

12/28/2007 7:02:03 PM

Stunner

Bristol, ME (stunner906@roadrunner.com)

Our Hopes and Thoughts are with the Dill Family.
The Clarks

12/28/2007 7:03:36 PM

steelydave

Webster, NY

Our prayers will also be included. God bless them.

Dave

12/28/2007 7:07:45 PM

Vader

western PA

Our hopes and prayers are also with the Dill family
David

12/28/2007 7:13:49 PM

~Duane~

ExtremeVegetables.com

My thoughts and prayers are with Howard and the entire Dill family.

12/28/2007 7:13:50 PM

Doug14

Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

I'll be praying for Howard and the Dill family. I wish them strength and peace in this trial.

Doug Wallace

12/28/2007 7:24:49 PM

Jeff Reid

Nova Scotia

Our Prayers for the whole family god bless
The Reid Family

12/28/2007 7:34:38 PM

pumpkinpicker

Ann Arbor, Mi

Our thoughts are with the Dill family.

Bob, Tina, Trevor and Troy Wells

12/28/2007 7:35:00 PM

Andy W

Western NY

I'll always treasure the brief time I met him when he made the trip to the falls a few years back. I'll be thinking about the family during these tough times.

12/28/2007 7:36:33 PM

Pennsylvania Rock

Rocky-r@stny.rr.com

God Bless Howard (and the Dill family), and watch over him and give him the strength to get through this.


I keep an autographed postcard Howard gave me right above my computer with my place winning ribbons and trophies. I can honestly say the autographed postcard is the center piece of the gatherings over the years with this hobby.

12/28/2007 7:38:18 PM

Mike-S

Dorval,Quebec

Thanks for the great hobby and wishing the Dill family strength and peace.I'll plant the 892 in 08...Mike Strange

12/28/2007 7:40:25 PM

Nana Rea

Massillon, Ohio

His spirit and passion for this hobby will live on in all of us. God bless the Dill family.

12/28/2007 7:42:15 PM

RayL

Trumbull, CT 06611, USA

Thoughts and prayers to the Dill family.....The Leonzi Family

12/28/2007 7:42:19 PM

Jordan Grimes

Aloha, Oregon

My Thoughts and Prayers are with the Dill Family.

~Jordan~

12/28/2007 7:50:30 PM

sambo

Sparta, NC

May God Bless the Dill family. My thoughts and prayers are with the Dill's.

12/28/2007 7:54:33 PM

Venari

Ohio

This is the time that family and friends are the most important. Keep them close with love. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

12/28/2007 7:56:07 PM

scbbbc

Santa Rosa California

my prayers are with the dill family and the genius of howards atlantic dill cross the pumpkin growing commuity would never be the same if this had not happend my hat is off to him and his family


THANK YOU HOWARD DILL THANK YOU

12/28/2007 8:15:12 PM

The Painter

Apple Hill. CA.

Thoughts and prayers for Howard and Hilda! God Bless them and their loved ones!

12/28/2007 8:18:48 PM

John Van Sand Bagus

Somerset,Ky

Our prayers are with Howard and Hilda.

12/28/2007 8:44:21 PM

John Cabot Trail

Nova Scotia

God bless the Dill Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all

12/28/2007 8:59:46 PM

CountyKid (PECPG)

Picton,ON (j.vincent@xplornet.ca)

All our prayers are with the Dills during these difficult times.

The Vincents

12/28/2007 9:02:54 PM

BR

Litchfield N. H. 03052

My Thoughts and Prayers are with the Dill Family.
Bill R

12/28/2007 9:09:11 PM

pumpkinhead vic

Mt Vernon Ky

My God be with the Dill Family our prayers are with you Vic and Linda in KY

12/28/2007 9:14:06 PM

blkfox

Robbins, Tn

Prayers for the Dill family, May God Bless them both with a speedy and full recovery...Joe Stevens

12/28/2007 9:19:42 PM

john boy

virginia

God bless the Dill Family,,,,,,Greg

12/28/2007 9:23:42 PM

Lee Taylor

Nicholls Georgia

may gods will be done and our prayers are with the dill family

12/28/2007 9:28:26 PM

boardwalker

Woodstock Ct

Thank you Howard ,may God bless you and Hilda.

John c.

12/28/2007 9:31:29 PM

seedling

London, Ohio

may our thoughts and prayers be with you and your family.
dan

12/28/2007 9:46:28 PM

don young

prayers here for howard and family - have nice letter sent from howard last fall was very honored thanks
don young

12/28/2007 9:53:50 PM

Frank 4

Coventry R.I.

Thoughts and prayers ,, go out to the dill faimly. The Buglio faimly

12/28/2007 10:04:20 PM

durai, MALAYSIA

Malaysia

May our Almighty God strengthen, comfort and bless the Howard family.

12/28/2007 10:06:47 PM

StL Kenny

Wood River, IL (kennyw_49@yahoo.com)

My family will be praying for the Dill family. Kenny Wamhoff & family

12/28/2007 10:07:12 PM

Joe V

Ohio

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Dill family, may God Bless You.
Joe

12/28/2007 10:23:01 PM

taran2sabrina

South Dakota

The Dill's are in my thoughts and prayers! God Bless!!!
Kevin

12/28/2007 10:29:50 PM

Craig F

Massachusettts

May God bless Howard Dill and his family.

Craig Fitzgerald

12/28/2007 10:41:56 PM

Jeremy B

Dresden, Ohio

The Dill Family is in our thoughts and prayers.

12/28/2007 10:42:34 PM

DJ

My thoughts and prayers are with Howard and the whole Dill family. Dave Edwards

12/28/2007 10:53:55 PM

Bodene

Clayton, Ohio, USA

If you read this Mr. Dill, I just want to thank you for providing me a hobby and inspiration that not only keeps me out of the bars, but has also gotten me closer to nature and The Almighty. I'll try to grow a big, shiny orange one for you each year that I'm here. Jeff

12/28/2007 10:56:44 PM

Edwards

Hudsonville, Michigan (michiganpumpkins@sbcglobal.net)

My thoughts and prayers go out to you Howard, Hilda & family...

Frank

12/28/2007 11:18:25 PM

J.D.

Nikiski, Alaska 99635

You are in our thoughts always Howard, Hilda and the entire Dill family.

12/28/2007 11:27:34 PM

island orange

van isle b.c. canada

many years ago howard took the time to answer a phone call from a newbie with a ton of questions. he was very gracious and helpful. i will always remember that. you and your wife are in our thoughts craig and darlene sandvik

12/28/2007 11:53:03 PM

geo. napa ca

Napa Valley, CA

Howard and family are in our thoughts and prayers.
George & Paula Webster

12/28/2007 11:57:54 PM

Stan

Puyallup, WA

What a lose this would be for the world of the AG pumpkin.
We will pray for the Dill family.
Stan and Nancy Pugh

12/29/2007 12:01:46 AM

Donkin

nOVA sCOTIA

by the time i read all these reply's the goose bumps were just starting to go away.he will never be forgotten and our prayer's are with him.

12/29/2007 12:29:01 AM

burrhead gonna grow a slunger

Mill Creek West by god Virginia

may god bless the dill family you are and will be in are prayers keith barrett

12/29/2007 12:29:47 AM

Donkin

nOVA sCOTIA

my note and pic will be in the mail tomorrow dave.

12/29/2007 12:33:18 AM

AGPumpkinhead

Middleton, WI

We pray for the Dill family,

12/29/2007 12:36:41 AM

CliffWarren

Pocatello (cliffwarren@yahoo.com)

May the suffering be slight, and if the time does come, may your tears of sadness quickly turn to tears of joy for a life well-lived. My prayers with you as well. -Cliff Warren

12/29/2007 12:45:39 AM

WAIT TIL NEXT YEAR

So. Maine

Because of Howard and his Atlantic Giants , hundreds maybe thousands of new friendships have been made around the world and many more to come.
Our thoughts and prayers to all in the Dill family . Al & Yvette Berard

12/29/2007 12:50:29 AM

PumpkinBrat

Paradise Mountain, New York

Our prayers are with the Dill family.This great man has brought a wonderful hobby to a lot of familys. God Bless
Brian and Marcie Staring

12/29/2007 12:50:40 AM

Whidbey

Whidbey Island

Send Howard and the family a card. I'm sure they would appreciate it.

Howard Dill
RR#1 400 College Road
Windsor, Nova Scotia
Canada BON 2T0

12/29/2007 12:55:48 AM

Tremor

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Our thoughts & Prayers are with the Dills.

12/29/2007 1:09:21 AM

saxomaphone(Alan)

Taber, Alberta

We are praying for the Dill's and their family tonight.
Alan and Andrea Makarchuk

12/29/2007 1:56:52 AM

Petman

Danville, CA (petman2@yahoo.com)

Our prayers are with the Dills. God Bless.

12/29/2007 2:13:38 AM

christrules

Midwest


with admiration and serious prayer,
get well.
greg dulski and family

12/29/2007 2:21:27 AM

Dutch Brad

Netherlands

Wishing you and your family all the best in these trying times.

Brad Wursten

12/29/2007 3:17:08 AM

Buddy G

Greene County, Pa.

My prayers are with the Dill family. God bless

12/29/2007 6:11:42 AM

Chris Austria

Austria

My prayers are with Howard and his Family. God bless

12/29/2007 6:38:03 AM

artek

Warszawa Poland

My prayers are with Howard and his Family.
Thank you Howard for this great pumpkin cross who made Atlantic Giant, You started this all with Giant Pumpkins so if you will be not did this cross then we will be not here, and this site will be not here too.
Thank you.........

12/29/2007 7:00:11 AM

Joe P.

Leicester, NY

My thoughts and prayers are with the Dill family.

12/29/2007 8:19:14 AM

young'in

Minerva,ohio

Our prayers are with you,
May God grant you strength,
and may he also send your hearts great comfort.
we are praying for the Dill family as a whole.
God bless.

Curtis & Michelle Verhoff

12/29/2007 8:22:36 AM

Dave & Carol

Team Munson


I will keep the Dills in my prayers and hope they will recover from this terrible disease, your family of pumpkin growers will be here for you.
Dave and Carol

12/29/2007 8:26:36 AM

beachfun

Fairfield Connecticut

my prayers are with the dill family.i bought my first seeds from them and they are a nice family.god bless

12/29/2007 8:30:25 AM

musicpete

Germany (Kirchheim / Bavaria)

May God bless Howard and Hilda.
Peter

12/29/2007 8:31:37 AM

John G.

derry n.h u.s.a.

our thoughts and prayers to the Dill family.
John&Cathy

12/29/2007 8:42:06 AM

big moon

Bethlehem CT

My family will be praying for the Dill's.

12/29/2007 8:42:08 AM

LiLPatch

Dummer Twp - Ontario

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dills at this difficult time.

Kirk & Jen Chenier

12/29/2007 8:52:19 AM

gartenmundl (Raimund)

Germany (Bavaria)

My Thoughts and Prayers are with the Dill Family.
Raimund

12/29/2007 8:54:19 AM

*Old *Man*

Sheridan . NY

TO ALL GROWERS--Every Were --0ver 30 year ago I planted my first pumpkin seed that came from Howard Over 30 + years AGO-- Howard and I have kept in contact by phone calls and letters saying - good job or a general hi craig just thought Id call--- Last year me and Danny talked of how many seeds world wide would be put in the ground-- We came up with 0ver 200.000-- A never thought of number 30 years ago-- MY THOUGHTS -- MY WISHES-- MY PRAYERS AND THE PRAYER OF 1000'S --ARE WITH THE DILL FAMILY

12/29/2007 9:25:59 AM

BO 69

Farmerville, Louisiana

God bless the Dills in their time of need
BO69

12/29/2007 9:35:27 AM

iceman

Eddyz@efirehose.net

A toast to the greatest pumpkin grower ever!!!

May God help you and your wife pull through this difficult time, and may your family gain strength to help deal with this trying time.

Eddy, Judy, Jennifer, Terrence and Ashley Zaychkowsky

12/29/2007 9:49:20 AM

Ken D.

Connecticut, USA

Our prayers go out to the Dill family as well.

12/29/2007 9:58:58 AM

manure man

Windham Maine

Very sad news here, God bless the Dills and hope for better news soon God bless!!!

Phil

12/29/2007 9:59:44 AM

THE BIG E (ERIC)

Massachusetts

Howard and family you are in my thoughts and prayers.

12/29/2007 10:08:09 AM

basebell6 (christy)

Massillon, Ohio

Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Dill family.

12/29/2007 10:11:33 AM

SmallTownUSA

Alex, IN

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Dill family.

12/29/2007 10:21:32 AM

homer1

Liberal Ks.

God Bless The Dill family

12/29/2007 10:28:37 AM

BrianC

Rexburg, Idaho

My hopes and prayers are with the Dill's and their family. Howard you have a great fan club here. Because of you, we are all blessed to associate with one another and are glad that we can be called friends. Thanks

12/29/2007 10:59:20 AM

WiZZy

Little-TON - Colorado

Our thoughts & Prayers are with the Dill Family at these difficult times.

Gary J Grande

12/29/2007 11:02:05 AM

AHABC

Wilmington.Ma.

God Bless the Dill family

12/29/2007 11:15:37 AM

IanP

Lymington UK

What a great family you are in our thoughts and prayers
Ian and family

12/29/2007 11:35:49 AM

Kathyt

maine USA

I will say a prayer for them as well. KathyT

12/29/2007 11:35:52 AM

Duchezeau JL

Sancoins / Cher / FRANCE

God Bless The Dill's Family
jean louis

12/29/2007 11:53:15 AM

Jang

western PA

My prayers are with them and their family and friends.

12/29/2007 12:05:38 PM

Pumpkin-Tom

Germany - Bavaria

My thoughts and prayers are with the Dills at this difficult time.
Tom

12/29/2007 12:07:52 PM

cooker69(Dean)

Baildon, Saskatchewan, Canada , EH

May the Lord be with Howard and his Family in their time of need. A heartfelt Thank you goes out to Howard for allowing me to be able to be involved in this great sport.Without Howard none of this would have been possible and for that I am grateful. God Bless.......
Dean.

12/29/2007 12:36:45 PM

Splicer

anytown U.S,A,

The Dill are in my prayers. Al

12/29/2007 12:39:52 PM

pumpconn

Sharon, MA

Our thoughts are with the Dill Family.
Steve C.

12/29/2007 12:56:44 PM

Rob T

Somers, CT

The Trusch family sends their prayers.

12/29/2007 1:02:45 PM

tumbleweeds

Parker, Co

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dill Family. Pete and Cindi Glasier

12/29/2007 1:12:10 PM

coop

Crossett Arkansas

My prayers will be with the Dill family.
Mike C.

12/29/2007 1:12:16 PM

Tree Doctor

Mulino, Oregon

our thoughts and prayers go out to Howard, Hilda and all the Dill family.

12/29/2007 1:22:01 PM

CM

Decatur, IL

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Dill Family. Charlie Tribout

12/29/2007 2:03:05 PM

Chris L

Ontario

We hope for the best, Our thoughts go out to the Dill family at this time.

12/29/2007 2:14:50 PM

moro (sergio)

Cologne Brescia Italy

My prayers are with the dill's family.
Sergio and family

12/29/2007 2:32:03 PM

Matt

Newmarket, NH USA

Thinking of your whole family wishing you the best at this difficult time Matt Mongeon

12/29/2007 2:49:04 PM

George J

Roselle, IL GJGEM@sbcglobal.net

My prayers are with the Dill family. God bless

12/29/2007 3:05:19 PM

Gourdzilla

San Diego, Ca.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Howard,Hilda and their family. Vince

12/29/2007 3:11:19 PM

RunnerKid

Spokane, WA

I wish you the best durring this difficult time. You have become a legend and I will always remeber the joy I got the first time I planted a "Dill's Atlantic Giant".

Adam Blalock

12/29/2007 3:16:29 PM

Big Kahuna 26

Ontario, Canada.

God Bless the Dills

12/29/2007 3:53:17 PM

MNPG(Al)

Mn

MY hope and prayers go out to the dill family. If not for them we would not be here growing.

12/29/2007 4:14:20 PM

Jeff C

Stockbridge, MI

Our thoughts and hopes are with the Dill family. Where
would this hobby be without Howard and his family.
Jeff & Sue Clark

12/29/2007 4:25:56 PM

randy in walton

Walton N.y.

our thoughts and prayers go out to the dill faimly deb and randy sundstrom

12/29/2007 5:08:59 PM

Jorge

North Smithfield, RI USA

Howard & Hilda, We will say our prayers for you. God Bless. George & Janice Duval

12/29/2007 5:35:05 PM

Matt D.

Connecticut

My prayers are with the Dill's.

12/29/2007 5:47:40 PM

pumpkinRN

Greensburg Pa

May God grant the Dill's peace and tranquility. May he watch over and comfort the rest of the Dill Family.

Cancer is a nasty unforgiving disease.........Both of my Parents died due to cancer.

Tim

12/29/2007 5:51:00 PM

Milford

milford, CT,

Our Prayers will include the Dill's...Mark

12/29/2007 5:54:09 PM

AL grower

montgomery,AL

My heart felt prayers are with the Dill Family. Mike

12/29/2007 6:02:52 PM

Snake Oil

Pumpkintown, SC

My prayers go out to Howard, Hilda and his entire family!! BF

12/29/2007 7:04:32 PM

Yoda

Minnesota

Howard,

No matter how large these pumpkins ever get........you will always be the true "PUMPKIN KING". God Bless YOU, HILDA and YOUR FAMILY..........

The Christophersons and freinds

12/29/2007 7:16:49 PM

Farmer Chuck

Santa Rosa, CA

Danny & Diana,

I am saddened by the news from Pap. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Dills tonight. Please tell Howard that we all love him.

Chuck Veader

12/29/2007 7:22:23 PM

KennyB

Farmington, Utah

My prayers go out to you Howard, Hilda and to the rest of your family. You have always been kind and gracious to me. Kenny Blair

12/29/2007 7:23:50 PM

Bears

New Hampshire

May the grace of God be very real to all of the Dills at this time of need. Jim Ford

12/29/2007 7:50:51 PM

Chip

Butler,PA(Blueman286@zoominternet.net)

All our thoughts, all our prayers go out to the Dill Family in this time of need. Chip & Heidi Brunst

12/29/2007 8:06:37 PM

Dchico (Robert)

Sophia WV

My prayers are with the Dill family.God Bless

12/29/2007 8:55:50 PM

Mr.D & Me

ordinary,VA

God bless Howard and the Dill family.
my prayers are with the Howard family.

12/29/2007 9:46:22 PM

Boom Boom

Sort of Sunny Sometimes, WA

My prayers, my thanks Mr. amd Mrs. Dill.

12/29/2007 10:03:12 PM

Ray A

Schenectady,New York

Our prayers go out to both Mr and Mrs Dill

12/29/2007 11:00:41 PM

orange county grower (IND)

Paoli,in

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dill family. May God be with them.

12/29/2007 11:44:18 PM

The BiZ

Littleton, Colo

God Bless your family ! Prayers are with you.....Jim Grande

12/29/2007 11:48:59 PM

Pumpkin Pastor

Pinedale, WY

We will be praying for them. And also will be paying attentinon for any updates on their health.

12/30/2007 1:45:17 AM

Spudley (Scott)

Alaska

May God Bless You Howard and Hilda.
The Robb Family.

12/30/2007 2:43:08 AM

raggu

new middletown ohio


our prayers go out to both, Howard and Hilda Dill, God watch over you both. steve razo

12/30/2007 10:47:21 AM

Autumnleaf

Monrovia, CA

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Howard and Hilda. You are pumpkin royalty.

12/30/2007 11:00:55 AM

turkeyman

Elk Grove,Ca USA

A great man and family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Dill's
The Mitchell Family

12/30/2007 11:19:42 AM

paul palcic

Dayton OH

The overwhelming response to this thread is a monumental testamony to this great family. Our thoughts are with you. Paul and Sharon.

12/30/2007 11:35:42 AM

Think Big

Commack, NY

our thoughts and prayers are with the Dills. Ive made some of my best frends because of growing giant pumpkins. Where would we all be without you.

12/30/2007 12:18:48 PM

Carlson

Clinton, Iowa

Howard and Hilda have been added to our church prayer chain. The family of pumpkin growers is a unique group, the roots got started with Howard, God bless!

12/30/2007 12:35:55 PM

LongmontPete

Colorado

Our thoughts are prayers are with you. Pete & Gina

12/30/2007 1:41:01 PM

Dean S

Hensler North Dakota

God Bless the Dill family

12/30/2007 2:19:20 PM

jeff a

memphis ny

Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

12/30/2007 4:05:37 PM

Bryson E.

Utah, brysterz11@hotmail.com

Our Prayrers are with the Dill family

12/30/2007 4:49:40 PM

sl

Washington

One of our best trips involving pumpkins was to the Dill Patch. Howard, Danny, Diana and Hilda extended gracious hospitality. We were not only shown the pumpkin features of their farm but also the pond where hockey was first played on their farm. Thank you Howard for all you have done for giant pumpkins everywhere. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Hilda, Danny, Diana and the rest of your family. Jack and Sherry LaRue

12/30/2007 5:30:54 PM

lcheckon

Northern Cambria, Pa.

Howard developed a seed that has grown into something that has spread joy to thousands worldwide. Let us all keep him and Hilda in our thoughts and prayers. Larry & Gerry Checkon

12/30/2007 7:30:48 PM

Green Angel(Cary Polka)

Grants Pass, Oregon

My prayers go out to Howard, Hilda, Danny and Diana. With out them this great hobby of ours wouldnt have been started. Cary Polka

12/30/2007 9:06:18 PM

John H

Dundee Michigan

Thinking and praying for your family.
John Harnica Family

12/30/2007 10:13:00 PM

Titanic Atlantic

Woodridge, Illinois

I may never attain the level of "heavy hitter", but some of the best memories of my life have come from this hobby. Howard is responsible for starting the hobby of giant pumpkin growing, but he is also responsible for much more. I have many great friendships that would never have existed without his work. For that I owe him much. God bless Howard and his family, you are all in my prayers.
Greg Sliwka

12/30/2007 10:56:44 PM

pigeon

Waitakere New Zealand

I have been growing giants for only three years I know the Dills by reputation only and know we all owe them a debt of gratitude. God bless Howard and Hilda and ease their time with us, they and their family are in my prayers.

12/31/2007 5:10:51 AM

VTJohn

Jericho Vermont

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dill family. My son Parker received a letter from Howard in 2005 that he still holds on to dearly.
John Young and Family

12/31/2007 6:21:22 AM

diamondlady(Christine)

Cduross1@rochester.rr.com

Thoughts and prayers are with the Dill family.

12/31/2007 8:17:06 AM

cndadoc

Pembroke, New Hampshire

Our thoughts and prayers are with Howard and family.
The Dill homestead is definitely on my "bucket list". A true trailblazer and icon for all of us lowly gourd growing wanabe's.

12/31/2007 9:32:41 AM

Alexsdad

Garden State Pumpkins

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dill family. A more gracious group of people I have never met.
Chuck, Barb and Alex

12/31/2007 10:30:20 AM

Phil H.

Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

It was with great sadness that I just learned about Howard & Hilda health. I was devastated to hear the news. I know you've probably received hundreds & hundreds of emails from friends & family all over the globe & this is a great testament to the man & his family that made this all possible. You took a couple of seeds & continued to cross them until you created that special strain. From those few seeds grew a huge following of growers, who I'm proud to call my friends. I want to thank you & your family for all you've done for this hobby over the years. May God help you and your wife during this difficult time and may your family gain the strength to help you deal with this in your time of need. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time.

Your Friends & biggest fans,
Phil & Jane Hunt

12/31/2007 3:07:48 PM

pumpkin kid

huntsburg,ohio

thoughts and prayers are with the Dill's.Jerry Rose

12/31/2007 5:43:32 PM

gordon

Utah

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dill family also.
Gordon Tanner & family

12/31/2007 7:44:50 PM

Buzzboatr

Damariscotta, Maine

God Bless the Dill family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dill's as well. The Pinkhams

12/31/2007 9:45:33 PM

matt-man

Rapid City, SD

many prayers for the dill family, god bless

1/1/2008 2:26:45 PM

Captain Cold Weather

Boulder County Colorado USA planet Earth

When i was young he was like elway to me.

I am saddened by this. HE is a pioneer in a sport i love.
my prayers are with him.

1/1/2008 5:59:15 PM

grasshoppa

New Hampshire

My thoughts and prayers are with the Dill family tonight. Too often we take our good health for granted.

1/1/2008 7:32:49 PM

Disneycrazy

addison Il

God bless you and your family Mr dill. My prayers are with you

1/1/2008 7:58:46 PM

5150

ipswich, ma usa

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Dill family in these troubling times.

John Doucet

1/3/2008 1:32:30 PM

Marvin11

i'm praying a lot for the dills tonight

marvin

1/4/2008 7:22:44 PM

auger

Ontario

It was a pleasure to meet Howard in Niagara a few years ago. He is a gentleman and the father of our sport.

Our prayers are with the Dill family.

Frank and Pat Catapano

1/9/2008 11:23:32 PM

Perriman

Warwood

God Bless Howard and his family! He, his wife and family will continue to be in our prayers....and by all growers everywhere. Don-The Chambers' Family

1/26/2008 11:13:01 AM

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