RIP, definitely gone too soon
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2017 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD Premium
Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks
BFisch06 Wrote:This may not be the place or time to ask, but does anyone know what happened?
Assuming cancer since that's where they are requesting donations go. :|
I Am Mike
4 wheels: '01 RAV4 (Formerly '93 Civic CX, '01 S2000, '10 GTI, '09 A4 Avant)
2 wheels: '12 Surly Cross-Check Custom | '14 Trek Madone 2.1 105 | '17 Norco Threshold SL Force 1 | '17 Norco Revolver 9.2 FS | '18 BMC Roadmachine 02 Two | '19 Norco Search XR Steel (Formerly '97 Honda VFR750F, '05 Giant TCR 2, '15 WeThePeople Atlas 24, '10 Scott Scale 29er XT, '11 Cervelo R3 Rival, '12 Ridley X-Fire Red)
No longer onyachin.
Mike Wrote:BFisch06 Wrote:This may not be the place or time to ask, but does anyone know what happened?
Assuming cancer since that's where they are requesting donations go. :|
I believe you to be incorrect. But I won't share anything I don't know 100%. Sad is probably the best word to describe it.
2019 Impreza Sport
Jewels Wrote:Mike Wrote:BFisch06 Wrote:This may not be the place or time to ask, but does anyone know what happened?
Assuming cancer since that's where they are requesting donations go. :|
I believe you to be incorrect. But I won't share anything I don't know 100%. Sad is probably the best word to describe it.
"Closed casket" in the obituary gave me a similar impression... 
2008 Chevy HHR SS
LNF - 2.0L turbo | LSD | 5-speed manual
GMPP Turbo Upgrade Kit (290 HP / 315 TQ) | ZZP 1.25" rear sway bar | Front Brembos (12.4")
2008 Saturn Sky Red Line
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Z0K Rear Sway Bar | Trifecta Tune (315 HP / 330 TQ) | Front Chassis, Backbone, & ProBeam Braces | T-bolt Hose Clamps
I spoke to Stephen and he disclosed what happened. I was not asked to keep it hush hush, but out of respect for everyone, don't want to post it publicly either. Will explain more via chat or text.
Now:
'16 Ram 1500 | '97 BMW M3 | Some Press Loan
Then:
87 BMW 325e | 91 BMW 535i | 96 BMW 328i | 95 BMW 325i | 95 Mazda Miata | 13 Focus ST | 09 BMW 128i | 00 Pontiac Firebird | 05 Yukon Denali | 96 BMW 328iC | 11 Ford F-150 | 06 BMW M3 | 10 Range Rover SC | '03 Ford Ranger | '18 Ford F-150 | '01 BMW X5 | '98 Volvo S70 T5M
BFisch06 Wrote:Jewels Wrote:I believe you to be incorrect. But I won't share anything I don't know 100%. Sad is probably the best word to describe it.
"Closed casket" in the obituary gave me a similar impression...
I'm sure there are some belief systems that require closed, but I likely am wrong and will butt out of this.
Only met Chad once. I recall him being a fun-loving and friendly guy. Definite loss for the world.
I Am Mike
4 wheels: '01 RAV4 (Formerly '93 Civic CX, '01 S2000, '10 GTI, '09 A4 Avant)
2 wheels: '12 Surly Cross-Check Custom | '14 Trek Madone 2.1 105 | '17 Norco Threshold SL Force 1 | '17 Norco Revolver 9.2 FS | '18 BMC Roadmachine 02 Two | '19 Norco Search XR Steel (Formerly '97 Honda VFR750F, '05 Giant TCR 2, '15 WeThePeople Atlas 24, '10 Scott Scale 29er XT, '11 Cervelo R3 Rival, '12 Ridley X-Fire Red)
No longer onyachin.
If you have friends that have a tendency to get unstable when they drink too much, make sure to watch out for them. Don't let them go home by themselves whether it's walking or driving or whatever.
This whole stupid thing was caused by having a few too many drinks.
2015 VW GTI | 2007 4Runner Sport
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2005 Subaru WRX | 2010 BMW 135i | 1999 BMW M3
2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 | 2006 Mitsubishi Evolution IX SE
1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula | 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX | 1996 Pontiac Firebird
2013 Honda Fit, 1991 Mazda Miata, Princess Blanca, Mystery, 1993 Volvo 940 - sold, 2003 Mazda Protoge5 - carmax'd, 1996 BMW 328is - sold, 1996 Honda Accord - sold
RawrImAMonster Wrote:If you have friends that have a tendency to get unstable when they drink too much, make sure to watch out for them. Don't let them go home by themselves whether it's walking or driving or whatever.
This whole stupid thing was caused by having a few too many drinks.
Ya know, that's probably the most intelligent thing ever said on this forum. While I know we all "knew" Chad, his friends and family are probably still in shock and sadness. My heart goes out to you on this one brother.
2019 Impreza Sport
RawrImAMonster Wrote:If you have friends that have a tendency to get unstable when they drink too much, make sure to watch out for them. Don't let them go home by themselves whether it's walking or driving or whatever.
This whole stupid thing was caused by having a few too many drinks.
Sorry to hear about this.
As someone who has realized alcohol is not my friend, I would say be aware of the things your friends are struggling with and provide support where you can. The hardest thing to do is not drink (too much) when we get so many signals that drinking equals fun. Identifying this in friends and doing things with them that isn't centered around their destructive behavior is an awesome way to be a friend.
I'm not saying this was the case here or people should have done things differently... just offering the life lessons I've learned through my own struggles. If my words can help one person battle their demons, then they're worth typing.
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"Here, at last, is the cure for texting while driving. The millions of deaths which occur every year due to the iPhone’s ability to stream the Kim K/Ray-J video in 4G could all be avoided, every last one of them, if the government issued everyone a Seventies 911 and made sure they always left the house five minutes later than they’d wanted to. It would help if it could be made to rain as well. Full attention on the road. Guaranteed." -Jack Baruth
I think this kind of thing no one wants to talk about, but if I have learned anything this week its that sometimes you have to.
I lost a cousin in a similar way years ago, we'll never know if what she did was intentional or accidental but it happened just the same. My entire family struggles with substance abuse. Grandparents on both sides and both of my parents have had their own long struggles with alcoholism. They always warned me when I was growing up that I was at particular risk for forming addictions and I didn't pay any attention to them. Boy was I fucking wrong.
If anyone in this club ever feels out of control or wants to talk to someone, call me, 24/7. I'm literally always available on FB chat through my phone too. You'll get no judgement from me. I love all of you guys and if there's anything I can do to keep something like this from happening again in our club, I'll do it.
Now: 07 Porsche Cayman S | 18 VW Tiguan
Then: 18 VW GTI Autobahn | 95 BMW M3 | 15 VW GTI SE | 12 Kia Optima SX | 2009 VW GTI | 00 BMW 540i Sport | 90 Mazda Miata | 94 Yamaha FZR600R | 1993 Suzuki GS500E | 2003 BMW 325i | 95 Saab 900S
Jake said we raised $200, which I think is fantastic. I was amazed by the amount of people who came yesterday. He clearly impacted a lot of people's lives.
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Yeah, we donated a collective $200 to the American Cancer Society.
There were ~9 MMers at the service, which filled both the main area of the church and the balcony. Was standing room only. Definitely an impressive and touching turnout.
I did take a minute to introduce myself to both of his parents, and in both cases when I said "Madison Motorsports" each of them cut me off with a very excited "oh, he was always talking about you all and that club and all the fun things he was doing" sort of comment. Made me feel good and is a nice reminder that even among the alumni bickering and students not listening and everyone buying broken old cars, we collectively have made major impacts in many peoples' lives.
Now:
'16 Ram 1500 | '97 BMW M3 | Some Press Loan
Then:
87 BMW 325e | 91 BMW 535i | 96 BMW 328i | 95 BMW 325i | 95 Mazda Miata | 13 Focus ST | 09 BMW 128i | 00 Pontiac Firebird | 05 Yukon Denali | 96 BMW 328iC | 11 Ford F-150 | 06 BMW M3 | 10 Range Rover SC | '03 Ford Ranger | '18 Ford F-150 | '01 BMW X5 | '98 Volvo S70 T5M
Jake Wrote:"oh, he was always talking about you all and that club and all the fun things he was doing" That is cool. Thanks for sharing
The only thing that stops a bad guy with a van is a good guy with a van
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