GRICH

guest hs · Aug 31, 2017

I heard threw the grapevine that circle boat racer Paul Grich Grichar has passed. What a huge hit to the boat racing community, lot of knowledge lost there! RIP Paul.

TBI · Aug 31, 2017

Damn, he was a true legend of the sport

RIP Grich

RitcheyRch · Aug 31, 2017

Sad news and RIP

RiverDave · Aug 31, 2017

I'm very sorry to read that.

. Only met him a few times, but he helped out a lot when I was dealing with Enduro problems

wsuwrhr · Aug 31, 2017

Sad,

We are losing all of the greats.

GodSpeed to him.

Brian

rivergames · Aug 31, 2017

RIP Grich. You were a great man and a bitchen racer!

MAXIMUS · Aug 31, 2017

Grich passed last night in his home a little after 7pm surrounded by his family. I would like to say he went peacefully but anybody that has experienced cancer knows that its a cruel way to end a life. He went out in typically Grich fashion. He fought it till the very end. I asked him a week ago why he was fighting so hard to hang on... He replied "its all I have ever known to do". He was one of the best I have ever met. He was like a father to me and taught me everything I know. I was blessed to be a part of his life for over 40+yrs. I will miss him for the rest of my life... There will be a celebration of life for him soon and I will make the announcement. I would like to plan river trip to Parker soon to celebrate and make enough noise that he can here it up above!!!! :skull

YoPengo · Aug 31, 2017

R.I.P.

Enen · Aug 31, 2017

MAXIMUS said:
Grich passed last night in his home a little after 7pm surrounded by his family. I would like to say he went peacefully but anybody that has experienced cancer knows that its a cruel way to end a life. He went out in typically Grich fashion. He fought it till the very end. I asked him a week ago why he was fighting so hard to hang on... He replied "its all I have ever known to do". He was one of the best I have ever met. He was like a father to me and taught me everything I know. I was blessed to be a part of his life for over 40+yrs. I will miss him for the rest of my life... There will be a celebration of life for him soon and I will make the announcement. I would like to plan river trip to Parker soon to celebrate and make enough noise that he can here it up above!!!! :skull

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Godspeed to your friend. May he Race In Peace.

spotondl · Aug 31, 2017

[emoji17][emoji17][emoji17] RIP Grich.

TBI · Aug 31, 2017

MAXIMUS said:
Grich passed last night in his home a little after 7pm surrounded by his family. I would like to say he went peacefully but anybody that has experienced cancer knows that its a cruel way to end a life. He went out in typically Grich fashion. He fought it till the very end. I asked him a week ago why he was fighting so hard to hang on... He replied "its all I have ever known to do". He was one of the best I have ever met. He was like a father to me and taught me everything I know. I was blessed to be a part of his life for over 40+yrs. I will miss him for the rest of my life... There will be a celebration of life for him soon and I will make the announcement. I would like to plan river trip to Parker soon to celebrate and make enough noise that he can here it up above!!!! :skull

Sorry for your loss Maxi, hang in there buddy :thumbsup

Sharp Shooter · Aug 31, 2017

Grich was one of my heros growing up. He's a true legend of boat racing. A warm hearted, playful and generous soul. I'll put a video together for everyone to get a small glimpse into his huge life.

rivrrts429 · Aug 31, 2017

So sad, Godspeed.

420HOA · Aug 31, 2017

Rest in peace

TBI · Aug 31, 2017

Sharp Shooter said:
Grich was one of my heros growing up. He's a true legend of boat racing. A warm hearted, playful and generous soul. I'll put a video together for everyone to get a small glimpse into his huge life.

Great pics, thanks Jerry :thumbup:

guest hs · Aug 31, 2017

Sharp Shooter said:
Grich was one of my heros growing up. He's a true legend of boat racing. A warm hearted, playful and generous soul. I'll put a video together for everyone to get a small glimpse into his huge life.

ZIP and HOBBIT 2of the best circle boats ever!

Rattle Can Lou · Aug 31, 2017

He was such a fun man...true to himself like nobody I have ever met. Thanks Maxi for letting me hang out and letting me get to know him.. I could go on for hours about phone calls and times together...but I gotta tell ya one story..
My father in laws place in Parker was host to many people through his years there...one night there was about six of us sitting around the table and telling stories..my FIL Roy had no idea who the hell Paul was...and Paul was in rare form...telling one story after another...I hung on every word Paul said..I was like a teenage groupie with Paul. I loved him. We were out there for hours...When everybody left and my FIL hadn't got a word in edgewise...he says.."Either that guy Paul is full o shit or he's the most accomplished man I have ever met"....I said "Roy, not one word of it was bullshit"...."he raced and won all those races"...and I was so proud to tell him that...just as I am proud to call Paul a great friend..RIP Grich

milkmoney · Sep 1, 2017

Sorry to read this. Thoughts with family and friends
Godspeed

FlatNv · Sep 1, 2017

Rest In Peace Grich

shan · Sep 1, 2017

MAXIMUS said:
Grich passed last night in his home a little after 7pm surrounded by his family. I would like to say he went peacefully but anybody that has experienced cancer knows that its a cruel way to end a life. He went out in typically Grich fashion. He fought it till the very end. I asked him a week ago why he was fighting so hard to hang on... He replied "its all I have ever known to do". He was one of the best I have ever met. He was like a father to me and taught me everything I know. I was blessed to be a part of his life for over 40+yrs. I will miss him for the rest of my life... There will be a celebration of life for him soon and I will make the announcement. I would like to plan river trip to Parker soon to celebrate and make enough noise that he can here it up above!!!! :skull

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I met him last year at LB for the first time thanks to RCL. A great guy with a ton of knowledge. RIP. He is one of the legends of the sport.

Sharp Shooter · Sep 2, 2017

Here's a vid I put together. I don't believe the resources exist to really do this tribute right, but it's my best shot with what I have. RIP Grich!

[video=youtube;JwF_utKi3lE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwF_utKi3lE[/video]

FlatNv · Sep 5, 2017

Thanks Jerry, smack talkers

that made me smile. I am glad I got to know him a little, he will be dearly missed.

Sharp Shooter · Sep 5, 2017

FlatNv said:
Thanks Jerry, smack talkers that made me smile. I am glad I got to know him a little, he will be dearly missed.

Paul was an interesting character. He was good at making you think. He also loved "teaching" us younger guys any chance he could.

His race boat and engine building knowledge was immense. :thumbsup

MAXIMUS · Sep 7, 2017

The celebration of life will be held on Saturday October 28th at Hurst Ranch 1227 S Orange Ave West Covina from noon to 5pm. Food, beer and wine will be served. A head count would be helpful. I can be reached at [email protected] or my cell phone 626-523-0456.

2manymustangs · Dec 5, 2017

Rattle Can Lou said:
He was such a fun man...true to himself like nobody I have ever met. Thanks Maxi for letting me hang out and letting me get to know him.. I could go on for hours about phone calls and times together...but I gotta tell ya one story..
My father in laws place in Parker was host to many people through his years there...one night there was about six of us sitting around the table and telling stories..my FIL Roy had no idea who the hell Paul was...and Paul was in rare form...telling one story after another...I hung on every word Paul said..I was like a teenage groupie with Paul. I loved him. We were out there for hours...When everybody left and my FIL hadn't got a word in edgewise...he says.."Either that guy Paul is full o shit or he's the most accomplished man I have ever met"....I said "Roy, not one word of it was bullshit"...."he raced and won all those races"...and I was so proud to tell him that...just as I am proud to call Paul a great friend..RIP Grich

Rattle Can, thank you for sharing this...

Smart folks could tell right off that Grich was no B.S... Like your FIL could...

MOUZER · Dec 5, 2017

sad sorry to hear rip grich

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