This Week At Amtrak 2007-04-09
April 9th, 2007
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- The man who was known for telling Capitol Hill politicians “I talk to God everyday, why can’t I talk to you?” passed away yesterday at 4 A.M. on Easter morning. Austin M. Coates, Jr., the founder and Chairman of United Rail Passenger Alliance, Inc., was 74 years old when he died on Sunday, April 8, 2007 in Hendersonville, Tennessee.In addition to being a devoted friend to many, and a true southern gentleman in every sense of the word, he was a hard fighter for what he believed in and wasn’t afraid to challenge or debate anyone about causes he fought for, including the betterment of passenger rail in the United States.
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