With deep regret, the ACI shares sorrows and condolences with the family for the tragic loss of their husband and father, Carl Gabrielson who passed away on June 9th , 2010.
Carl who has been one of the “grandfathers” of the Amicale Citroen Internationale and actively supporting the international movement long time before the official foundation of the organisation, has been active also in various roles eg. as treasurer of Citroen clubs in France and Sweden. Most of us know him also as a member of the organisation of the famous “EuroCitro” gatherings in Le Mans, and many ACI Delegates have met him at our last AGM in January 2010 and in earlier years resp. on the Citroen club stands at Retromobile.
His activities, contributions and active involvements in the formal establishment of ACI have been honored in 2004 with his appointment as one of the ACI Honorary Members.
We certainly will miss a passionate and dedicated “Citroeniste du Coeur” and we are sure that he will be part of our memories for years to come.
In deep sorrow
The ACI Board.
May I say, what a shock it was to read that we had lost Carl. He had suffered for some time, but was always positive about the future and it was always a pleasure to meet up with him.
He was one of the early enthusiasts for A C I and gave me great support when I was president. If there were any points of disagreement he could be counted on to put forward a fair and pragmantic opion without any ill feeling to other members.
He was a true gentleman and we will miss him. My thoughts are with his family and friends
David Conway
GB
Citroen Car Club