Keep Rattle Can Lou's family in your prayers

[TBI]

They had a horrendous weekend. Pat was a huge supporter of boat racing, especially The Parker Enduro and The Idaho Regatta.
Just an all around great guy. Their Mom was as sweet of a lady as you'd ever hope to meet.
Anyone who has spent any time around the Minegar family knows what incredible people they are.
My heart aches for them

From Mike's (RCL) Facebook page

 

[rivergames]

Pat has been a good buddy of mine for a long long time. It hurt hearing the news yesterday. I hope he always looks down on us with a huge smile!

 

[coolchange]

Damn. RIP.

 

[oldschool]

RIP

 

[C-2]

Sorry to read this. Godspeed to Pat and Marlene. Stay strong RCL.

 

[X Hoser]

SO Sorry Will keep RCL and his family in our Prayers.

 

[DILLIGAF]

RIP to your brother and Mother.

Condolences to you and your family.

 

[Gelcoater]

 

[Ziggy]

 

[Clank123]

It’s hard for me to put into words my feelings about Pat.
There simply is no way for me to write what his friendship has meant to me for more than 20 years.
I’m not sure that I’ve ever met a more kind giving, caring man in my lifetime.
I was proud to restore the Nordskog for him and he pretty much gave me and Billy free reign to do it the way we wanted to.
There was only one stipulation…it had to out run the boat his brother Mike was building
For me a bond was formed with him and his brothers that has remained strong for many years now.
Of the 100 plus vdrives I’ve driven over the years, I’ve only crashed one…Pat’s blown Spitfire. It’ll be thirteen years next month.
When he called me in the hospital, I was pretty pissed at myself for doing that to his boat.
He was so gracious, telling me they’ve had to scrape his race cars off the wall more than once and this was nothing.
He was way more concerned about me than the boat!
So many great memories with him from the Races, to Needles, to singing with him and his brothers…just to many to list!
Spent time with him at Needles this year and then a Friday night dinner here in Carlsbad and some time again the next morning at our house.
I feel blessed and am grateful that we got that time together.
When Mike called months ago about the tumor I had a hard time breathing. It was like I got punched in the gut.
When I got the call last week that time was growing short… I prayed with tears streaming down my face.
Loved that man.
May God bless, comfort and watch over the Minegar family.
Dave

 

[rrrr]

Losing two loved family members in the short span of two days is tragic. My prayers go out to the Minegar family.

 

[Wave Hi]

RIP.

 

[Bullet28]

My prayers go out to the family, may their loved ones Rest In Peace.

 

[Backlash]

Damn what a huge loss! Prayers to all and may they rest in peace.

 

[MOUZER]

OMG I love the Minegars prayers for the family ......so so sorry

 

[TBI]

Mike's birthday was Saturday

 

[wallnutz]

Boy that's a hard read. May they both RIP. Thoughts are with RCL.

 

[28Eliminator]

Oh no.. Condolences to the family

 

[One2go]

Condolences to family and friends

 

[Jefftowz]

Tragic losses. RIP.

 

[TBI]

It’s hard for me to put into words my feelings about Pat.
There simply is no way for me to write what his friendship has meant to me for more than 20 years.
I’m not sure that I’ve ever met a more kind giving, caring man in my lifetime.
I was proud to restore the Nordskog for him and he pretty much gave me and Billy free reign to do it the way we wanted to.
There was only one stipulation…it had to out run the boat his brother Mike was building
For me a bond was formed with him and his brothers that has remained strong for many years now.
Of the 100 plus vdrives I’ve driven over the years, I’ve only crashed one…Pat’s blown Spitfire. It’ll be thirteen years next month.
When he called me in the hospital, I was pretty pissed at myself for doing that to his boat.
He was so gracious, telling me they’ve had to scrape his race cars off the wall more than once and this was nothing.
He was way more concerned about me than the boat!
So many great memories with him from the Races, to Needles, to singing with him and his brothers…just to many to list!
Spent time with him at Needles this year and then a Friday night dinner here in Carlsbad and some time again the next morning at our house.
I feel blessed and am grateful that we got that time together.
When Mike called months ago about the tumor I had a hard time breathing. It was like I got punched in the gut.
When I got the call last week that time was growing short… I prayed with tears streaming down my face.
Loved that man.
May God bless, comfort and watch over the Minegar family.
Dave

 

[Willie B]

…Very sad indeed…RIP…RIP…

 

[lbhsbz]

This upsets me.....we'll never hear that halfassed narration of boat racing events from the voice we expect to hear at boat racing events again......his brother might be there with the speedboat racer helmet on (sorry Mike lol) but it won't be the same. Who are we supposed to chastise now? I met Pat once in either LB or Parker...years ago, can't remember really, but he was laughing, and seemed to always be having a good time. RIP Rattle Can Lou, you were a big part of the game we all love.

 

[DaytonaBabe]

So sad Wishing RCL and family comfort and peace.