Past inmates that touched our lives...

[DRYHEAT]

Damn didn't know Boatdoc passed as well, always learned something when I talked to him and to AzGeo.

the shittiest one that hasn't been mentioned yet is Roy's passing in 2021, was incredible to see the RDP network rally to try to get him the help he needed, just was too little too late.

I think Roy’s screen name was get real or something like that. Think about that deal often since I drive past his building all the time.

 

[MOUZER]

campbell carl

 

[Orange Juice]

Jet Boat Byron...

Bang!

 

[24 Sleekenforcer]

Titties and Beer (Mark) was a great guy. A few years ago my fire station was doing a collection at Christmas(Angel Tree) for the local needy, toys and food. He and his wife came by. He sat in my office for a while, reached in his pocket and handed me a wad of cash.....sorta took me by surprised. We talked a bit more. When he left I walked out with him to his truck, he opened the center counsel, grabbed more cash and gave it to me. Anyone remember what his last name was?

That’s how Mark was, such a great person.

 

[FreeBird236]

Bang!

Bnag! and he was a great guy.

 

[RiverDave]

I think Roy’s screen name was get real or something like that. Think about that deal often since I drive past his building all the time.

I thought it was get real but it isn’t popping up for me.. when I tried to tag it..

I loved Roy, he was such a great guy that did so much for me when I was younger. I miss him all the time, and I think of him
Every time I walk in my shop and see his old favorite machine.

 

[DRYHEAT]

I thought it was get real but it isn’t popping up for me.. when I tried to tag it..

I loved Roy, he was such a great guy that did so much for me when I was younger. I miss him all the time, and I think of him
Every time I walk in my shop and see his old favorite machine.

I couldn’t find him or boatdoc55. One of the mods found it and edited my post.

 

[bilz]

Mike aka Sunburners, great friend, thought about or talked about daily by me or my family.
I met Jason and his wife after his truck was hit. Super nice guy. Sad to read his story again.

 

[hallett21]

We all touch each other. I got told on March 28th, 10:13am, that I won't see Christmas. Rectal cancer metastasized to liver and lungs, inoperable. Chimo is my only prayer. 67 years old, been working since I was 8, retired 2 years ago. I'm not really sure how I feel about knowing, but I can definitely tell you stuff doesn't mean anything to me anymore. Wife, kids, grandkids, real friends are the only thing, and they're taking the brunt of the disease. Its great to be able to say " I love you" to those that I care about, but its beyond imagination what's coming soon. II don't know if its harder to fight or give up, but I only regret the things I haven't done. Wife will be set $$$$ wise, but believe me when I tell you she doesn't really care. 45 years of marriage today, and suddenly nothing matters but being able to keep breathing. Don't listen to the planners- do what you want and need to NOW. I've had plenty of fun, but after worrying for 67 years about having enough to live to 92 this resets the priorities. I know I'm rambling, but I'm trying not to wake my wife with my sobs and tears so its a little harder to focus. If this helps 1 of you, I feel like I did something good today. No pitty, or sorrow. I want everyone to enjoy to the fullest, as I'm going to try and do with the time left. Ill leave you with the 3 things I've tried to do daily with my life. They've really short thoughts, simple in nature, and almost impossible to do, but I keep try:
Don't judge, you don't know
Be grateful, you have it better than most
Do a RANDOM act of kindness daily

I’m not sure what to say other than you’re loved.

 

[FreeBird236]

We all touch each other. I got told on March 28th, 10:13am, that I won't see Christmas. Rectal cancer metastasized to liver and lungs, inoperable. Chimo is my only prayer. 67 years old, been working since I was 8, retired 2 years ago. I'm not really sure how I feel about knowing, but I can definitely tell you stuff doesn't mean anything to me anymore. Wife, kids, grandkids, real friends are the only thing, and they're taking the brunt of the disease. Its great to be able to say " I love you" to those that I care about, but its beyond imagination what's coming soon. II don't know if its harder to fight or give up, but I only regret the things I haven't done. Wife will be set $$$$ wise, but believe me when I tell you she doesn't really care. 45 years of marriage today, and suddenly nothing matters but being able to keep breathing. Don't listen to the planners- do what you want and need to NOW. I've had plenty of fun, but after worrying for 67 years about having enough to live to 92 this resets the priorities. I know I'm rambling, but I'm trying not to wake my wife with my sobs and tears so its a little harder to focus. If this helps 1 of you, I feel like I did something good today. No pitty, or sorrow. I want everyone to enjoy to the fullest, as I'm going to try and do with the time left. Ill leave you with the 3 things I've tried to do daily with my life. They've really short thoughts, simple in nature, and almost impossible to do, but I keep try:
Don't judge, you don't know
Be grateful, you have it better than most
Do a RANDOM act of kindness daily

I'm not good at this, but wish you the best.

 

[gqchris]

I have been so lucky to meet some amazing guys in this industry when I worked at Long Beach Yacht sales selling the Magics as a young kid.

I miss Danny, not that I "knew" him much outside of business, but because he was so young and I hurt for his family and close friends.

And I really miss Lonnie Fluent. Man, we had some GOOD chats working together. So much history. He treated me like a son. Always willing to help me learn. He was so proud of Aaron opening shop.

RIP Fellas. We miss you.

 

[Tamalewagon]

Carl and Brian are two that I miss. Brian would spend the boat races with us in San Diego in September and Carl...well Carl was a unique individual. I miss them both.

To Mcob25rg, my thoughts are prayers are with you for a speedy recovery in health and strength in spirit.

 

[Mcob25rg]

Freebird, no ones good at it. Thank you for the reply. It makes it hard to tell anyone because there's nothing they can say or do to help, and I hate bringing anyone down or making an awkward situation. Usually I tell those I'm telling that I don't expect them to know what to say or do, but a smile, hug, or tears are all welcome. I hope I can help reset priorities, goals, and time value as my legacy, and those that truly care about me will smile when my face enters their mind

 

[FreeBird236]

Freebird, no ones good at it. Thank you for the reply. It makes it hard to tell anyone because there's nothing they can say or do to help, and I hate bringing anyone down or making an awkward situation. Usually I tell those I'm telling that I don't expect them to know what to say or do, but a smile, hug, or tears are all welcome. I hope I can help reset priorities, goals, and time value as my legacy, and those that truly care about me will smile when my face enters their mind

When my time comes, I hope I'm as strong as you. For those who have read your posts, I'm sure you will leave lasting positive thoughts.

 

[ChevelleSB406]

It is all very humbling, and for those showing great perspective with their own struggles, I definitely take them to heart. I have spent almost every day of my adult life as a task to be preparing for the future, save money, career advancement, being frugal, etc. I had forgotten time is the most precious commodity and we don't control it. I think there is a balance, but conversations like this just push me to allow more fun, go on that vacation, buy that thing you want, experience this event, don't deny what enjoyment you can get simply on the grounds of only preparing for tomorrow. Its especially true with me ironically, currently no wife or kids, I can't take it with me, and hell, I don't even want anyone inheriting it.

As others have said, you regret more of what you didn't do, rather than what you did.

 

[Tank]

I thought it was get real but it isn’t popping up for me.. when I tried to tag it..

I loved Roy, he was such a great guy that did so much for me when I was younger. I miss him all the time, and I think of him
Every time I walk in my shop and see his old favorite machine.

Funny, I saw this thread pop up yesterday but didn’t open it but immediately thought of Roy and Michael and Brian (B&D) too but we kk ew Brian before RDP, shit, he was at our wedding. First mechanic I ever used in my first boat. I’d say Roy and Michael were shocking though because of how fast they went. I still miss texting with Michael every so often like we would. Some good people have left us.

But I turn on our slide show play list in the living room we turn on when people come over and this photo pops up. Hanging with Roy in key west a bunch of years ago. Great guy. I was shocked when he passed.

 

[Lucky Larry]

We all touch each other. I got told on March 28th, 10:13am, that I won't see Christmas. Rectal cancer metastasized to liver and lungs, inoperable. Chimo is my only prayer. 67 years old, been working since I was 8, retired 2 years ago. I'm not really sure how I feel about knowing, but I can definitely tell you stuff doesn't mean anything to me anymore. Wife, kids, grandkids, real friends are the only thing, and they're taking the brunt of the disease. Its great to be able to say " I love you" to those that I care about, but its beyond imagination what's coming soon. II don't know if its harder to fight or give up, but I only regret the things I haven't done. Wife will be set $$$$ wise, but believe me when I tell you she doesn't really care. 45 years of marriage today, and suddenly nothing matters but being able to keep breathing. Don't listen to the planners- do what you want and need to NOW. I've had plenty of fun, but after worrying for 67 years about having enough to live to 92 this resets the priorities. I know I'm rambling, but I'm trying not to wake my wife with my sobs and tears so its a little harder to focus. If this helps 1 of you, I feel like I did something good today. No pitty, or sorrow. I want everyone to enjoy to the fullest, as I'm going to try and do with the time left. Ill leave you with the 3 things I've tried to do daily with my life. They've really short thoughts, simple in nature, and almost impossible to do, but I keep try:
Don't judge, you don't know
Be grateful, you have it better than most
Do a RANDOM act of kindness daily

Your positivity given your situation is admirable.

Continued prayers for you, if even to buy you a little more time.

 

[Mandelon]

I lost two good friends this month.
One was to a crazy aggressive cancer. 4 months from diagnosis to passing. leiomyosarcoma it is called.
The other to a heart attack.
Both in their sixties. Getting old isn't for pussies.

 

[HNL2LHC]

Cooking dinner for the wife and I tonight. Sadly these days it is mostly salad, fish and some chicken. Back in the day I’d love me some grilled steaks and lobster. The family always enjoyed my time at the grill. Well tonight I thought “F it” I am going to have what I want. Just smaller portions to keep things under control. Grabbed a couple of Filet Mignons and went to town. Whipped up some garlic butter and wrapped them in bacon. (This was the first time that I tied it) Half way through the grill the bacon was not working out. No worry….I just cooked it up on the grill. Had half a potato with all the fixings….

All the while of prep and cooking I was thinking about Tittles and Beers and his evening posts of the steaks that he would cook.

I do have to apologize as I mostly don’t have much boating content but I am so grateful for all of the members & RDP who have made my life so much more enjoyable the past 6 years. I am only hopeful that there are many years ahead for me to meet more great people out there. Enjoy As live can be short.

 

[C-2]

If this helps 1 of you, I feel like I did something good today.

Done.

After reading your post I grabbed the Colo Guard test that was collecting dust and I submitted the results.

Last Friday the results came back positive.

Monday, Kaiser called and said they found blood in my stool.

I put my life on hold to get in there today for the colonoscopy.

One polyp and "internal hemorrhoids" (didn't even know there was such a thing).

But it's looking good, they said see you in 7-years. That jug was the hardest part of the ordeal...it was surprisingly uneventful.

So thanks, it helped.