SAD NEWS... one of our members is no longer with us. - Page 4

94GTVert · 05-09-2007, 10:55 PM

My condolences and prayers go to his family, but we should all thank him for his service to the country.

He's a hero

highspeed · 05-12-2007, 12:10 PM

This is a tribute to all those who have served... especially those who have given their lives for our freedom.

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There is a huge rock near a gravel pit on Hwy.25 in rural Iowa. For generations, kids have painted slogans, names, and obscenities on this rock, changing its character many times. A few months back, the rock received its latest paint job, and since then it has been left completely undisturbed. It's quite an impressive sight. Be sure to scroll down and check out the multiple photos (all angles) of the rock. It looks like the flag was draped over the rock, but it's not. It's actually painted on the rock too.

Here's the artist Ray "Bubba" Sorensen.

AWESOME Work, RAY ...Thank you!

God Bless America , our soldiers & our vets

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highspeed · 05-12-2007, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CrewChiefLite

While I think it will be very sweet and touching to put the model on his grave, it will get stolen. Maybe someone should ask his parents about sealing it in an acrylic case and making it a permanent part of his headstone, or something of the like...

I think two of these should be created... One for the headstone to be mounted in a way that could never be removed (The acrylic idea is great!)... And the other should go to the parents as a memory of their fallen son.

Maybe a small phrase or remembrance can be posted at the bottom of the acrylic block on a little brass plaque.

Just some ideas!!!

**PonyTx** · 06-05-2007, 05:39 PM

Some people have been getting some really cool tats in memory of Darrell. I thought I would share them with you. I sure miss his smiling face.

ezblonde · 06-05-2007, 10:26 PM

Rays art work is bad ass!

highspeed · 06-06-2007, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ezblonde

Rays art work is bad ass!

I completely agree... I think it deserves as much publicity as possible. I never servered... But Damn... This really moved me!!!

**bandit** · 06-17-2007, 01:22 AM

gone but not forgotten. save me a parking spot up there past the pearly gates.

highspeed · 06-18-2007, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bandit

gone but not forgotten. save me a parking spot up there past the pearly gates.

Ditto...

**bandit** · 10-01-2007, 02:15 PM

although it has been several months since the last post in this memorial thread... he has not been forgotten.

Godspeed Daryl.

timpryor · 01-04-2008, 12:17 AM

It has been almost a year since we lost him I pulled this off his memorial webpage
JUST WANTED TO LET YOU ALL KNOW THAT WE WILL BE DOING A BALLOON RELEASE AT THE GRAVESITE ON THE LATE MORNING OF JAN 26TH. I WOULD LOVE FOR ALL WHO ARE GOING TO THE CELEBRATION BE A PART OF THIS AS WELL.

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Darrell you will never be forgotten, EVER

tire · 01-04-2008, 12:35 AM

i won't be there, i live in california.

but when i have to look at the pictures of the marines we lost this last deployment, i damn near start crying.

you guys have no idea what it's like having to talk to the family of a guy you saw sniped 40 ft away from you and how his death was 100% preventable but not let on to the family.

i am not emotional by nature when it comes to these things i thought but this stuff has hit me hard. the memorial ceremony made me bawl and bawl and bawl. fuck i'm about to now.

austin

03mach1ftw · 06-07-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tire

i won't be there, i live in california.

but when i have to look at the pictures of the marines we lost this last deployment, i damn near start crying.

you guys have no idea what it's like having to talk to the family of a guy you saw sniped 40 ft away from you and how his death was 100% preventable but not let on to the family.

i am not emotional by nature when it comes to these things i thought but this stuff has hit me hard. the memorial ceremony made me bawl and bawl and bawl. fuck i'm about to now.

austin

same here man this stuff makes me bawl. i am lucky i thought i was going in july but i never got orders to go. rip darrell, i never got to meet you man but youre a brother in arms.

05-09-2007, 10:55 PM	#61
94GTVert Jim-Bob Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 267 Trader Rating: (0)	My condolences and prayers go to his family, but we should all thank him for his service to the country. He's a hero __________________ 1994 Ford Mustang GT Convertible 5.0L V8 5M 1995 Land Rover Range Rover P38 4.0L 4A 2005 Land Rover Freelander SE 2.5L V6 5A 2005 Kawasaki ZR1000-A3

06-05-2007, 05:39 PM	#64
PonyTx I love that baby! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 6,122 Trader Rating: (0)	Some people have been getting some really cool tats in memory of Darrell. I thought I would share them with you. I sure miss his smiling face. Attached Thumbnails

06-05-2007, 10:26 PM	#65
ezblonde going blonde Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: at work! Posts: 7,934 Trader Rating: (0)	Rays art work is bad ass! __________________

06-17-2007, 01:22 AM	#67
bandit I can has 12second4.0? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 15,085 Trader Rating: (0)	gone but not forgotten. save me a parking spot up there past the pearly gates. __________________

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05-12-2007, 12:10 PM	#62
highspeed Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 556 Trader Rating: (2)	This is a tribute to all those who have served... especially those who have given their lives for our freedom. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- There is a huge rock near a gravel pit on Hwy.25 in rural Iowa. For generations, kids have painted slogans, names, and obscenities on this rock, changing its character many times. A few months back, the rock received its latest paint job, and since then it has been left completely undisturbed. It's quite an impressive sight. Be sure to scroll down and check out the multiple photos (all angles) of the rock. It looks like the flag was draped over the rock, but it's not. It's actually painted on the rock too. Here's the artist Ray "Bubba" Sorensen. AWESOME Work, RAY ...Thank you! God Bless America , our soldiers & our vets ************************************************ ********************************

10-01-2007, 02:15 PM	#69
bandit I can has 12second4.0? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 15,085 Trader Rating: (0)	although it has been several months since the last post in this memorial thread... he has not been forgotten. Godspeed Daryl.

01-04-2008, 12:35 AM	#71
tire ka-chow! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,745 Trader Rating: (1)	i won't be there, i live in california. but when i have to look at the pictures of the marines we lost this last deployment, i damn near start crying. you guys have no idea what it's like having to talk to the family of a guy you saw sniped 40 ft away from you and how his death was 100% preventable but not let on to the family. i am not emotional by nature when it comes to these things i thought but this stuff has hit me hard. the memorial ceremony made me bawl and bawl and bawl. fuck i'm about to now. austin