Jake
Banned Loser
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 53,423
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From: They say you learn from your mistakes, I must be a genius
2017 Corvette of the Year
2016 C4 of Year Finalist
Creator of the "Original" whining and crying thread
St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16-'17
Although i didn't know your dad, we are a corvette community that sticks together. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,853
Likes: 8
From: Westerly RI
Let me add my sympathies to those already so eloquently expressed. As a newcomer to the forum, I already had developed respect for Jake, as one who knew his stuff and did not mince words.
The best of wishes to you and your family as you cope with this tragic loss.
The best of wishes to you and your family as you cope with this tragic loss.
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 16,475
Likes: 270
From: Kingman AZ
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
Aw jeez. It really hurts to lose one of the good guys here.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Can you post a picture of him? All I have ever seen is the one in his avatar.
I know he was always damn proud of you.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Can you post a picture of him? All I have ever seen is the one in his avatar.
I know he was always damn proud of you.
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Joined: Mar 1999
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From: Bartlett Illinois
Ryan,
So Sorry to hear of this. In the past he and I PM'ed on different things but I seem to recall he was very proud of you and your accomplishments.. God Speed to you and your family
So Sorry to hear of this. In the past he and I PM'ed on different things but I seem to recall he was very proud of you and your accomplishments.. God Speed to you and your family
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 8,448
Likes: 27
From: Valparaiso
I'm very very sorry to hear this, when i clicked the thread something told me
something was not right, he always was present on my engine threads giving good advice
he was a good one here, he will be missed !
He always said "West Point Rocks" that always got my attention.
My condolences to you and your family
something was not right, he always was present on my engine threads giving good advice
he was a good one here, he will be missed !
He always said "West Point Rocks" that always got my attention.
My condolences to you and your family
Racer
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 429
Likes: 0
From: Marlborough CT
Sorry to hear the news. My prayers are with you and your family! Your father raved about you on this forum, it didn't take much reading to know how proud of you he was. Like previously posted anything we can do to help out just ask.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 3,110
Likes: 6
From: Red Sox Nation! RI
Ryan, I'm very sorry to hear about your dad and will keep your family in my prayers. I don't know your dad, but I do know he is extremely proud of you and has spoken often about your project vette. If you read enough of his posts, you'd think he was the one who graduated West Point! 
There's plenty of help right here on the forum, if you have any questions.
There's plenty of help right here on the forum, if you have any questions.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 5,866
Likes: 60
From: Hellinois
Finalist 2020 C4 of the Year - Modified
Ryan, I am sorry to read this, I can relate to your feelings, my Mother died from a brain aneurism, (sp?) also. I've never felt so helpless as I did then. Take care.
