PedrosBoard - In Chuck's memory Chuck (Porsche Pete) Hammersmiths vision made our Board possible. This forum is in his honor. Feel free to post any photos or stories relating to Chuck. That way he will remain a part of our community.https://pedrosboard.com/list.php?4Mon, 11 May 2026 07:30:42 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,45491,45501#msg-45501 Re: 9 Jahre...https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,45491,45501#msg-45501
Yes, always missed.]]> Guenter in Ontario In Chuck's memorySat, 02 Jul 2016 22:01:39 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,45491,45491#msg-45491 9 Jahre...https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,45491,45491#msg-45491Godspeed Just Chuck.



Happy Boxstering
Pedro
]]> Pedro (Odessa, FL) In Chuck's memoryFri, 01 Jul 2016 20:26:46 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,40869,40985#msg-40985 Re: A very sad day....https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,40869,40985#msg-40985
And then I went to his funeral. Met his wife and two daughters.

Never had the chance to thank him for all the good karma he brought to an informal gathering of gearheads.

To his wife and family my thought and prayers.]]> mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC In Chuck's memoryTue, 14 Jul 2015 17:24:12 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,40869,40878#msg-40878 Re: A very sad day....https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,40869,40878#msg-40878
From the impression I got of Chuck on Porsche Pete's Boxster Board, he was a gentle person who loved his Boxster, but most of all, the people in the Boxster community and of course his family.]]> Guenter in Ontario In Chuck's memoryThu, 02 Jul 2015 00:27:01 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,40869,40877#msg-40877 A very sad day....https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,40869,40877#msg-40877
RIP Chuck

and for those who don't know - Chuck was the originator of Porsche Pete's Boxster Board. The place many of us first met.

Just read and you will get the idea.

[www.ppbb.com]]]> JM-Stamford,CT In Chuck's memoryWed, 01 Jul 2015 23:06:23 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,40869,40869#msg-40869 8 Jahre...https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,40869,40869#msg-40869We miss you.
RIP Just Chuck.

Happy Boxstering, Porsche Pete.
]]> Pedro (Odessa, FL) In Chuck's memoryWed, 01 Jul 2015 07:55:09 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,9948,9964#msg-9964 Congrats, Kim....and Chuck was there, Pedro, he was there :) *NM*https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,9948,9964#msg-9964 Gary in SoFL In Chuck's memoryWed, 10 Aug 2011 01:10:07 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,9948,9950#msg-9950 Congratulations Kim! ...https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,9948,9950#msg-9950Just wishing your Dad could have been there.
Have a great life together and don't be a stranger.
Drop by anytime.

Happy Boxstering,
Pedro]]> Pedro (Odessa, FL) In Chuck's memoryTue, 09 Aug 2011 15:11:27 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,9948,9948#msg-9948 K45286 lives on!https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,9948,9948#msg-9948







Happy to see Pedro's Board is doing well!
Kim Hammersmith
(Porsche Pete's oldest daughter)
]]> kimhammersmith In Chuck's memoryTue, 09 Aug 2011 15:03:24 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,8945,8970#msg-8970 We always loved folks reactions at BRBS to meeting Chuck . . .https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,8945,8970#msg-8970
The Porsche Pete persona, as exemplified by the logo, was one of a flashy, fun-loving, out-going character. Chuck, on the other hand, was very quiet, reserved, and introspective. He would never allow us to showcase him in anyway at the event, despite his being the inspiration for the gathering and providing constant support and advice through the years.

I think of Chuck often and appreciate having had the opportunity to know him. He was responsible for bringing lots of different folks together around the country, and even around the world, in an online community unlike anything I've ever been a part of before or since. And his online community made it possible for folks to meet in person at so many different venues which has resulted in many lasting relationships. All because a guy from North Carolina spent countless hours giving of himself to others.

Thank you, Chuck, for touching my life and the lives of so many others. You are missed.]]> Karl from So. Carolina In Chuck's memoryFri, 01 Jul 2011 21:34:41 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,8945,8967#msg-8967 It seems like yesterdayhttps://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,8945,8967#msg-8967 frogster In Chuck's memoryFri, 01 Jul 2011 20:57:21 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,8945,8945#msg-8945 Four years ago today ...https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,8945,8945#msg-8945
We miss you, Chuck.



Happy Boxstering,
Pedro
]]> Pedro (Odessa, FL) In Chuck's memoryFri, 01 Jul 2011 09:16:17 -0400 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,7,331#msg-331 A couple of people have asked me what's the significance of the license plate...https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,7,331#msg-331Chuck was a Porsche fanatic since a young man and knew his Porsche history.
He knew, for instance, that Ferdinand Porsche's 356 #1 had this license plate when registered in Germany.





So, Chuck had his North Carolina vanity plate made to commemorate Porsche's first 356.
Happy Porsche-ing,
Pedro
]]> Pedro (Weston, FL) In Chuck's memoryTue, 23 Nov 2010 14:54:41 -0500 https://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,7,7#msg-7 In memory of Chuckhttps://pedrosboard.com/read.php?4,7,7#msg-7In mid 1997 he decided to create a community so that all the Boxster waiters at the time would have a place to discuss rumors, news and exchange information on their upcoming new Boxsters.
Slowly and surely, because of Chucks guidance PPBB grew to be the oldest, largest and most enjoyable Porsche Boxster community anywhere.
Eventually some of the original Boxster owners decided to downgrade to other Porsche vehicles ;) due to the need for rear seats, etc., so the community evolved from Boxster owners to Porsche owners in general.
This PedrosBoard community will exist in Chuck's honor.
Happy Porsche-ing,
Pedro]]> Pedro (Odessa, FL) In Chuck's memoryThu, 11 Nov 2010 16:15:11 -0500