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Varcion | Posted: Dec 1 2013, 12:05 AM |
IDW God Member Group: Members Posts: 151 Member No.: 13,579 Joined: Oct 9th 2005 Location: Update Profile | Every1 was shocked at the late Thanksgiving party that I was at earlier. A complete "WTF?" moment. |
Gunma's 34 | Posted: Dec 1 2013, 12:41 AM | ||
The R34's chosen one Group: Advanced Members Posts: 804 Member No.: 27,787 Joined: Dec 13th 2007 Location: Makati, Philippines |
At first, 50% of his fanbase claimed it was a hoax because TMZ (myself included) Then minutes later, the LA local police report came in, ABC, NBC news reported, His official twitter and FB were updated - and it sealed the deal. Not one of the greatest racing movies of all time but he's iconic around the world both in and out of the racing culture. I believe he was responsible in extending the JDM hype to the Western side of the world's younger/new generation - that was his greatest and inhuman achievement. He'll be missed. ------------- On the topic of TMZ though, just my two cents, but due to past news resolutions of celebrities dying but were hoax's, it really didn't do much credibility, at first, to TMZ - like the classic childhood story of the Boy who Cried wolf. | ||
sideways | Posted: Dec 1 2013, 02:13 AM |
We're the People's Front of Judea! Group: Advanced Members Posts: 13,123 Member No.: 1,355 Joined: Feb 28th 2004 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada | Ive had the pleasure of meeting Paul a couple of times at the track during the Red Line time attacks- He was a *very* cool guy to chat with and extremely nice to his fans (myself included). Not much else I can say that hasnt been said already sadly. |
Nerubian | Posted: Dec 1 2013, 03:12 AM |
Living in the woods when it's raining in the dark. Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,500 Member No.: 36,931 Joined: Jan 25th 2011 Location: Update Profile | I don't know what to say. He was such a great dude. I'll miss him. |
Perry | Posted: Dec 1 2013, 03:41 AM |
Like an eagle! Group: SITE OWNER Posts: 8,014 Member No.: 1 Joined: Sep 15th 2002 Location: San Leandro, California | It just makes you realize accidents can happen to anyone. When it's your time to go, nothing can stop it. Maybe there's a meaning to all these, maybe there isn't. Only God knows. It makes you realize how fragile life can be. One moment you are laughing and having a great time doing a great service for the community; next moment you are without a heartbeat. Poof. Gone. We need to live with no regrets because we never know when our time is up. Sorry for the downer post, was feeling a little depressed by the news. Still trying to sink in... [ Post made via Mobile Device ] |
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Lonely_Driver | Posted: Dec 1 2013, 05:57 AM |
IDW Supremo Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 870 Member No.: 38,019 Joined: Oct 24th 2011 Location: Update Profile | this is terrible news. read it last night and hoped to hear it was a hoax today RIP Paul Walker |
takumi-kun | Posted: Dec 1 2013, 07:31 AM |
IDW Expert Member Group: Members Posts: 135 Member No.: 22,640 Joined: Dec 31st 2006 Location: Update Profile | i dont know if anyone has posted this yet but im definitely getting one http://www.overnightdecalsfromjapan.com/r-...ed-to-roww-org/ |
Fast | Posted: Dec 1 2013, 07:44 AM |
IDW Goldmember Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,503 Member No.: 23,986 Joined: Apr 12th 2007 Location: So Cal | RIP. May he get to chase 10 sec. timeslips in heaven. This tragedy is also a testament to how dangerous Porsche Carrera GTs are. It has a very tricky clutch to engage, goes from 40-80 in a blink of an eye and the handling can get murderous when at the limit and when you're not ready to catch it. The Stig himself spun it 5 times before getting a clean timed lap on the Top Gear test track. Paul's death, in a few ways, parallels the death of James Dean. Dean was also a Hollywood heartthrob, an auto racing enthusiast, was killed whlle in a Porsche 550 Spyder and died way too young (even younger in Dean's case @ 24). This post has been edited by Fast on Dec 1 2013, 09:44 AM |
Spaz | Posted: Dec 1 2013, 09:07 AM |
Just a guy towing a car across the country to chase a dream. Group: FORUM MODERATOR Posts: 9,272 Member No.: 30,193 Joined: Jul 25th 2008 Location: Plymouth, MN | This is actually hitting me fairly hard... I have a handful of good friendships that I can say may not exist if it weren't for his influence in others' lives. People are always so quick to judge outpourings like this with comments like "You didn't know him, why does it matter?", when they don't realize the impact that an individual like Paul can have. But I can safely say that through those friendships, he DID affect my life. The other side of it too is my own recent accident, having been in a high speed, single car collision where I was effectively along for the ride, it's really, really eye opening. Even last week, I'd have been one to tell you that it's by pure luck (with a dash of my ability to keep calm under pressure) that I'm sitting here typing this, and now seeing the finality that those same speeds can inflict upon us is just cause to think... And thinking doesn't help. |
JKaiba | Posted: Dec 1 2013, 12:28 PM |
Alias The J' Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,366 Member No.: 16,596 Joined: Mar 13th 2006 Location: One Day In an Office.. Typing... On a computer | I introduced him to my wife and she asked for a photo with him less than an hour before it happened. My last words to him were "I'll be seeing you; Please take care Paul.." Feeling a little haunted. |
MidnightViper88 | Posted: Dec 1 2013, 04:33 PM | ||
Ballistic heartbreak Group: Advanced Members Posts: 16,831 Member No.: 1,034 Joined: Nov 22nd 2003 Location: Richards Majestic, apartment 51 |
Not being callous, but I don't know why you should. Cherish that last photo as an opportunity to have even met such a cool guy. Appreciate the fact that was how he lived and remember him by the memory he left with you two. You got a personal privilege that not many people in the world got to have. Honor him that way. | ||
RalliKai | Posted: Dec 1 2013, 08:45 PM |
IDW Goldmember Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,164 Member No.: 3,607 Joined: Oct 9th 2004 Location: Update Profile | I really didn't follow him outside of his movies so I didn't know just how big of an enthusiast he was until this happened. It was interesting learning what he did for the community as a whole. I found this on another forum and it struck me alittle hard. |
razorsuKe | Posted: Dec 1 2013, 09:48 PM | ||
IDW Goldmember Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,406 Member No.: 12,243 Joined: Sep 12th 2005 Location: Calgary Canada | You hear nothing but good things about Paul, including random acts of kindness:
It's kinda hitting me hard too, so sudden... Though if you read up on his past achievements, he led a great and fulfilling life | ||
Shirogane | Posted: Dec 1 2013, 09:56 PM | ||||||
SCREEEEEEECHING INTENSIFIES Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,595 Member No.: 17,722 Joined: May 10th 2006 Location: Washington |
Damn, and an expensive charity deed, too. Makes you wonder what he'd do for a homeless kid... Anywhoo, me and my friends went on GT5 for a bit of a Walker Tribute cruise. Odd, but it happened. Except I was the only bloke who went with a modified GT-R.
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But she looked 18 of.. | Posted: Dec 1 2013, 11:19 PM |
I put the F U in FUN Group: Advanced Members Posts: 7,028 Member No.: 1,546 Joined: Mar 30th 2004 Location: bOObies! | I'm more saddened by this news then I probably should be. I don't usually think much of it when a celebrity passes away but it seem's many people were shook up at Paul Walkers unfortunate passing. All I've heard is that he was a genuinely cool guy and down to earth guy. Sideways/Matt being one of the people I've spoken with over the years telling me stories about meeting him here and there. Paul also did a lot of charity work including being the founder of Reach out World Wide, which I personally wasn't aware of until recently. https://www.roww.org/about_us.php |
Vortrex | Posted: Dec 2 2013, 04:27 AM |
1988 Toyota MR2 AW11, My Go-Kart AE86 Group: Advanced Members Posts: 559 Member No.: 38,745 Joined: Jul 2nd 2012 Location: Huizen, The Netherlands | This was the most unexpected thing I could ever imagine. Without Paul Walker and his Skyline. I would have never loved cars and I wouldn't have seen Initial D... I made a facebookpost for him: When he was racing in Fast and Furious I really liked him. And when he drove the Skyline R34 GT-R the first time in 2 Fast 2 Furious. I was sold. It was the beginning of my car life, dat sound I will never forget! http://youtu.be/hWcID2JgztU?t=1m14s R.I.P. Paul Walker 1973 - 2013 My condolences to him and his family. Image size reduced, original size: 960 x 396. Click here to view the image in its original dimension. |
Jericho_MPM | Posted: Dec 2 2013, 05:45 AM |
IDW Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 87 Member No.: 31,630 Joined: Jan 16th 2009 Location: London England Uk | He was a very nice guy indeed. Also if anyone wants to say anything his daugther has made this page. https://www.facebook.com/officialMeadowwalker?fref=ts |
JKaiba | Posted: Dec 2 2013, 08:36 AM |
Alias The J' Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,366 Member No.: 16,596 Joined: Mar 13th 2006 Location: One Day In an Office.. Typing... On a computer | I feel privileged to have been able to speak to Paul at all outside of a professional capacity, especially on that last day. In true car guy fashion he put a face to a car in order to remember who I was during that conversation. I'm grateful I was able to talk to him while all was well, to introduce my wife to him and that I had nothing but good things to share since the last time we spoke just after 4 Fast was getting ready to launch, I was losing my job and without a paddle. I've been getting a lot of questions from everyone about what is going to happen and what to do and generally people looking for guidance. Craig Lieberman I think put it best in his post "If you want to honor Paul's legacy, forget car cruises, tribute pages, etc., donate to his charity, Reach Out World Wide." http://www.roww.org/ I also don't want anyone to forget the other man who lost his life. Roger Rodas. He was one of the owners of Always Evolving, the specialty car dealership and service where the event happened. I only met Roger very briefly before but he was a gentleman through and through and a philanthropist in his own right. He is survived by his wife and 2 kids and my heart goes out to them. http://www.heavy.com/.../roger-rodas-paul-walker-crash.../ |
Slade | Posted: Dec 2 2013, 12:38 PM |
IDW Supremo Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 754 Member No.: 3,304 Joined: Sep 23rd 2004 Location: Under your bed next to the Hentai...SoCal | Im so bummed out by this .Im going to miss him.Also he was just one of those down to earth guys and didnt seem like your typical actor today. He was the other half of the Fast and Furious Franchise.I wonder how theyre goinga change the story now or even end the movies after the next one. Heres a leaked version of Hans Funeral and Roman says he doesnt want any more funerals.Brian say there will be one more for Jason Stathems character. Fast7 RIP Paul |
Spaz | Posted: Dec 2 2013, 12:45 PM |
Just a guy towing a car across the country to chase a dream. Group: FORUM MODERATOR Posts: 9,272 Member No.: 30,193 Joined: Jul 25th 2008 Location: Plymouth, MN | You're lucky to have known him and Roger, J, though I understand that makes the loss that much more difficult for you. A local auto event group is putting together a memorial charity cruise that they intend to make an annual event... All proceeds every year will be donated to ROWW. It's sad that it takes things like this, but it's always impressive to see how the car community bands together to cope with losses, be they personal or otherwise. It's something that Furious 6 hit the nail on the head with as a strong theme: Family. That's what we are here, and it takes nothing short of that to get us through. |
psychoazn | Posted: Dec 2 2013, 03:29 PM |
IDW Special Member Group: Members Posts: 295 Member No.: 1,617 Joined: Apr 11th 2004 Location: Update Profile | @JKaiba: I was also at the event... I left around 2PM. I was in this car: Image size reduced, original size: 1224 x 918. Click here to view the image in its original dimension. |
JKaiba | Posted: Dec 2 2013, 09:30 PM |
Alias The J' Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,366 Member No.: 16,596 Joined: Mar 13th 2006 Location: One Day In an Office.. Typing... On a computer | psychoazn: You were parked inside as well weren't you? I'm sorry we didn't bump into each other. PM me if you have FB info so we don't miss each other next time. |
Perry | Posted: Dec 3 2013, 10:47 PM | ||||
Like an eagle! Group: SITE OWNER Posts: 8,014 Member No.: 1 Joined: Sep 15th 2002 Location: San Leandro, California |
Some sick-minded individuals are using this opportunity to create fake profiles and memorial fanpages to get likes. I think it's very disrespectful to monetize on someone's death. | ||||
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psychoazn | Posted: Dec 4 2013, 08:29 AM | ||
IDW Special Member Group: Members Posts: 295 Member No.: 1,617 Joined: Apr 11th 2004 Location: Update Profile |
I wasn't parked inside the buildings... I parked rather discreetly in a regular parking spot, although some people noticed I still had WSIR wristbands on. Fortunately the car is on the quieter side... I don't like attention >.< | ||
Shirogane | Posted: Dec 4 2013, 09:31 AM | ||
SCREEEEEEECHING INTENSIFIES Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,595 Member No.: 17,722 Joined: May 10th 2006 Location: Washington |
And then came this piece of work. It backfired to the point that the author is on suicide watch. Really? | ||
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