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superdave013
03-11-2003, 03:34 PM
I just got an e mail from K3-River-Rat's mom. And it's not a good one. I guess she also sent it to Her454 but I must have read if first. It's worded like it's written to the entire group here at ***boat so I'm just going to copy paste it. I hope that's the right thing to.
I don't know about you all but I was wondering what was up with him as he quit posting. I'll miss his humor and funny rambles. :(
"I wrote to Her454 to let her know what happened to my son (K3-River-Rat).
I'm not certain that she received my message so I thought I would send a
note to you to let you know that K3 will not be coming back. I am K3's mom,
and Sunday he was found dead in his home by his neighbor after I could get
no answer on his cell phone. I called his neighbor and had him check and
he called back with the devastating news. I am just sick. This was so very
unnessary.
I just wanted to let you all know here on the Forums that he truly enjoyed being
there and chatting with you about boats. I think it was one of his last pleasures
before he took his own life. I wanted to thank you all for giving him some good
times.
Sincerely,
Penelope"
[ March 11, 2003, 03:35 PM: Message edited by: superdave013 ]

78Eliminator
03-11-2003, 03:36 PM
I'm speechless. This is just awful.

HotHallet
03-11-2003, 03:40 PM
I am very sorry to hear this. I never actually got the chance to wrap with him but I am sure he was an amazing person. My first rooster tail this summer will go up in his memory.
HotHallet

XLGPP
03-11-2003, 03:44 PM
Our prayers and sympathies go out to his family and friends.

hot_diggity_dog
03-11-2003, 03:45 PM
I didn't know K3 River-Rat, but any loss and especially on these boards is devastating. :( Sorry to hear about this loss, :( My sympathy for the family. :(
HDD frown
[ March 11, 2003, 06:43 PM: Message edited by: hot_diggity_dog ]

wsuwrhr
03-11-2003, 03:49 PM
My good day turned to shit, I love coming home to see what you all were up to while I was at work.
I feel saddened by the fact I never met K3, yet I feel like I knew him in a way. Weird feeling.
I shot him five stars for just being around. Wished we could have helped him out. In my case, I have been damn depressed like that after a breakup of a girlfriend a few years ago. Thought about it, but I just drank constantly(after work)
for months afterword.
Thanks Dave for posting, somber day today.
Does anyone have any idea what to do in his name?
Did he have any kids, or a family? I don't even know how old he was.
Brian

DogHouse
03-11-2003, 03:50 PM
Wow, that is some really awful news. I am very sorry to hear this and my deepest sympathies go out to his family.
-brian

spectratoad
03-11-2003, 03:57 PM
That is sad. I send my sympathy to the family. If there is anything they may need I hope they can come to the boards and I know I will do whatever I can. I hate to hear when someone gets that low. It often makes me wonder if there is one word or action I could have done to turn it around. frown

WETDAWG
03-11-2003, 04:01 PM
This sucks. I didn't know him but..........hell he was a boater.
We all need help now and then and I only wish I could have helped him
God bless him and his family!

Schiada76
03-11-2003, 04:03 PM
That has got to be the most horrible thing for a family to endure.
My condolences. :( :( frown

Jordy
03-11-2003, 04:06 PM
78Eliminator:
I'm speechless. This is just awful. You took the words right out of my mouth. frown

Mandelon
03-11-2003, 04:08 PM
Our sympathies to the family.... frown

25Elmn8r
03-11-2003, 04:09 PM
Horrible news, my condolences to the family. I am sure he will be missed.

Rexone
03-11-2003, 04:10 PM
oh my god I am so saddened by this news. While I never met K3 I corresponded with him often in past months on the board and by email. I knew life was tough for him but never even imagined this. My condolences and prayers go out to his family and friends in this terrible time. I still can't believe this...he was the king of the power posters to all of us here and his extensive use of smilys brightened many of our days I'm sure. He will be truly missed. :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( I only wish that we could have brightened his days more so this terrible trajady might have been avoided.

Waldo
03-11-2003, 04:15 PM
My family and I will pray for him and his family. Sorry to hear the unfortunate news.
Godspeed K3

bordsmnj
03-11-2003, 04:25 PM
sorry to hear that it is what it is. Our condolences to his family.

HBjet
03-11-2003, 04:49 PM
This sucks! I haven't really talked to him, just some emails but that's about it. He will be missed here for sure. This is just to sad. A good friend/vendor of mine lost his son 6 months ago the same way. K3 and his family will be in our prayers...
HBjet frown

Charley
03-11-2003, 04:51 PM
This is Truly sad....my condolences to the family :( :(
does anyone know why he would do this? I did a search in the directory and he seemed a little bit down but this is the ultimate price to pay. Anyone know if he was dealing with major issues?
Once again my condolences to the family I don't mean to pry, just like to understand better.

01RENEGADE
03-11-2003, 04:51 PM
Verry sorry to hear the news

Her454
03-11-2003, 05:05 PM
SuperDave, thanks for posting this. I did receive the email from his mother but I wasnt up to posting it yet. She is a very nice woman who at one time was going to take my German Shepherd from me and have him shipped back East. We corresponded somewhat after that and she was very concerned about K3 as he was a very, very depressed and confused with life in general. His real name is Chuck and yes he did have a grown son. Apparently he leaves his son Eric, his mother and a grandmother. I asked her if she minded me giving an address to his online boating friends if they chose to send flowers etc and she has not responded yet today. She did tell me that his life revolved around the boards for awhile and that his online friends were what kept him going for a long time. If you've ever seen pictures he posted he was a very avid hot boater with a great talent for paint and mechanics...and definitly had the gift of gab. I used to tease him about POWER POSTING. Good-bye K3, your :D :D :D smilies will be missed.
[ March 11, 2003, 05:08 PM: Message edited by: Her454 ]

mbrown2
03-11-2003, 05:07 PM
That is absolutely dreadful.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
It is unfortunate that on computers we can only see half the picture of a person and we could not have helped the other half before it came to such sad ending.

OOfatso
03-11-2003, 05:19 PM
Well Guy's,
After reading this I am going to leave my computor early and get home to give my kids a big hug and a kiss!!! I know my biggest one is 14 but right now I dont care...I cant even imagine what his family is going through....My prayers are with his family...Goodnight.
"OO"fatso
:( :( :( :( :( :( frown

Sangster
03-11-2003, 05:24 PM
Wow..Sorry to hear that, What could be so bad in life...Our thoughts are with his family & friends..
[ March 11, 2003, 05:24 PM: Message edited by: Sangster ]

Beautiful Noise
03-11-2003, 05:25 PM
My Thought's and Prayer's go out to his Family :(
Steve

miller19j
03-11-2003, 05:29 PM
Posted by MJ19 by mistake
[ March 11, 2003, 06:31 PM: Message edited by: miller19j ]

sandblasted
03-11-2003, 05:30 PM
I lost a close family friend to suicide a few years ago...The sorrow you feel when someone close to you dies can be unbearable, it's even worse when they take their own life. You never really know why they did it. I feel bad for his family because they will have to deal with it for a long time. frown

MJ19
03-11-2003, 05:31 PM
miller19j:
I wish we knew he was suffering...maybe one of us could have helped more had we known. :( I'm glad to hear we did bring some joy to his life! I'm sad that it wasn't enough. Sending out prayers that he has found peace and his suffering is over. :)
These are just for him :D :) :D :) :D :) Ooopss...that was me...not Miller (and I can't add a smiley because I used them all up on K3)

BowTie Rick
03-11-2003, 05:33 PM
That is absolutely horrible news. May God be with his family and help them through this terrible time. Let us all learn from this. Talk to your friends, family, anyone when you are down. Be an ear to listen and a shoulder to cry on for others. Never take life for granted, it is precious and far too short. Perhaps we can retire his avatar as a way to remember him.

cyclone
03-11-2003, 05:35 PM
man that is a damn shame. wish i could have done something. This makes whatever problems you might have in your own life seem alot less important or monumental.

Hotcrusader76
03-11-2003, 05:36 PM
This also brings to light the importance in listening and communicating with one another in our day to day lives. Whether it's a relationship with a friend, a family member, an employee, or even a customer... the cornerstone of a good communicator is a great listener. But now that he has all of our attention let us learn from this.
My thoughts are with the family and fellow friends of this ***boater. Let the great times be remembered forever.
~Ty

superdave013
03-11-2003, 05:40 PM
Her454:
SuperDave, thanks for posting this. I did receive the email from his mother but I wasnt up to posting it yet. She is a very nice woman who at one time was going to take my German Shepherd from me and have him shipped back East. We corresponded somewhat after that and she was very concerned about K3 as he was a very, very depressed and confused with life in general. His real name is Chuck and yes he did have a grown son. Apparently he leaves his son Eric, his mother and a grandmother. I asked her if she minded me giving an address to his online boating friends if they chose to send flowers etc and she has not responded yet today. She did tell me that his life revolved around the boards for awhile and that his online friends were what kept him going for a long time. If you've ever seen pictures he posted he was a very avid hot boater with a great talent for paint and mechanics...and definitly had the gift of gab. I used to tease him about POWER POSTING. Good-bye K3, your :D :D :D smilies will be missed. No problem Traci. You know he is like alot of others on the board. Never met face to face but feel like we are friends. Always hate loosing a friend. :(
I know he was in a bike accident awhile back. I guess after that he was in constent pain. Maybe that and some other things just got to be to much for him to deal with.
I also told his mom that this is a very tight group here and if needed we will do what we can to help out in anyway.

Sangster
03-11-2003, 05:40 PM
Her454:
SuperDave, thanks for posting this. I did receive the email from his mother but I wasnt up to posting it yet. She is a very nice woman who at one time was going to take my German Shepherd from me and have him shipped back East. We corresponded somewhat after that and she was very concerned about K3 as he was a very, very depressed and confused with life in general. His real name is Chuck and yes he did have a grown son. Apparently he leaves his son Eric, his mother and a grandmother. I asked her if she minded me giving an address to his online boating friends if they chose to send flowers etc and she has not responded yet today. She did tell me that his life revolved around the boards for awhile and that his online friends were what kept him going for a long time. If you've ever seen pictures he posted he was a very avid hot boater with a great talent for paint and mechanics...and definitly had the gift of gab. I used to tease him about POWER POSTING. Good-bye K3, your :D :D :D smilies will be missed. Traci..I have an email that I recieved awhile ago, I would like to PM it to you when your up to it..I will hold off till after the weekend.. Hope all is well.... :cool:

lovemyultra
03-11-2003, 05:44 PM
I wish I could say something to this lady Im sorry for your loss

Zuumer
03-11-2003, 06:04 PM
May God rest his soul and bring peace to his family.
If there is any kind of memorial or donation or flowers or...... Please count me in.
Ron :( :( frown

hd&boatrider
03-11-2003, 06:14 PM
I too am sorry to hear this news. I did not know him but have compassion for others. I hope his son is doing as well as can be expected. Tough thing to deal with. I like the idea of retiring his avatar. At OP6 I will have a beer for him.

wsuwrhr
03-11-2003, 06:15 PM
I am trying harder to make it to Smellsommore this weekend. I am going to run squirts up for him at RUN WHAT YOU BRUNG!
Brian
[ March 11, 2003, 06:19 PM: Message edited by: wsuwrhr ]

Havasu Hangin'
03-11-2003, 06:17 PM
Like everyone else...I am speechless.
Rest in peace, boating brother.

Johnwithjm
03-11-2003, 06:18 PM
Our sympathies and prayers go out to the family

Jbb
03-11-2003, 06:20 PM
Horrible news ....Our thoughts are with his family ..

miller19j
03-11-2003, 06:29 PM
I am very saddened to hear this news. I did not know him personally but corresponded with him on the boards on several occasions. His use of smileys was unmistakable.
To some these boards are just a place to get information about boats. But to others like myself it is like a family. We share our views, our experiences, and our feelings. I get great joy out of the relationships that I have made on this board and I am sure that he did as well. If he only knew how much we all cared about him maybe we could have avoided this tragedy.
He will be missed!

JetBoatRich
03-11-2003, 06:35 PM
That is just terrible, I spent many hours going back and forth with this guy. I felt like I new him more than just on-line. He wrote about a month ago about computer problems, it was more than that. He mentioned a lot about the pain he was in from motorcycle accidents and all the injuries. I wished we could have helped in some way to prevent this, he said he would meet in Havasu this year. Maybe he will be watching over us now.
God Bless him and his family.

Seadog
03-11-2003, 06:36 PM
As much as I enjoy the people on this forum, it can never replace face to face companionship. It makes you realize how lucky most of us are to have our family and friends. To Chuck's family, my condolences and deepest sympathy. When people make this decision, they never understand the impact they make on others. To the members of this forum, my prayers are with you all.

mister460
03-11-2003, 06:41 PM
I'll fly the flag in my room at half-mast for him this week. Oorah! bro.

Jungle Boy
03-11-2003, 06:41 PM
Sad news. Though I've never met any one from here, I do feel like I know some fairly well. Everyone displays some part of their personality here. My heart goes out to the family. frown

DickDanger
03-11-2003, 06:48 PM
This is just horrible. I cant remember ever talking to Chuck, but like someone said, he was a part of the HB community, and we just lost one of our own. I have lost 2 very close friends in the last 10 years to suicides, and I know how that loss feels. I am going to dedicate my first run of the year, as well as dropping the hammer with a full rooster tail to K3. Hopefully, Chuck is now roosting with unlimited horsepower, glass waters, and an endless supply of cold ones. God speed, brother. -Dick Danger Out

syke-o
03-11-2003, 07:06 PM
i am speechless as well, my thoughts and prayers go out ot his family

hot_diggity_dog
03-11-2003, 07:26 PM
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Registered: October 13, 2002
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THOR
03-11-2003, 07:37 PM
My thoughts go out to his family. frown

shockwavebd
03-11-2003, 07:37 PM
Very sorry and saddened to hear this the death of a loved one is a terrible thing , all My prayers
....Barry
[ March 11, 2003, 07:38 PM: Message edited by: shockwavebd ]

Kindsvater Flat
03-11-2003, 08:08 PM
This just brought back some memories of another chat I belong to. Not boat related. A man who was always willing to go that extra step to help someone. He was honered with the iATN Tech of the Year. Shortly thereafter he was killed in a private plane.
Its funny how sad you can feel for a person that you have never met. I knew him for about 1.5 years and only saw his face in pictures.
Again the feeling is the same.
Boat on K-3, you will be missed.
Mike...

Hallett19
03-11-2003, 08:11 PM
This is so sad to hear, I really wish he had said something to us, according to his mom, it sounds like he held all of us in high regards, and I'm sure we could have helped..... We will all see you later K3, keep an icechest of cold ones for us when we get there...

Windy
03-11-2003, 08:15 PM
I just got home, but heard the news earlier. This is so sad. There were several of us that for awhile were posting til the last hours in the "whos still up thread." K3 was the power poster. I know he was sad, and in pain. I guess it was too much for him to go on. I know he always loved his mom dearly. He will be missed.
God Speed,
Windy

Mrs Big Boy Toys
03-11-2003, 08:15 PM
My prayers and sympathy go out to his family.
God be with you K3. frown

Infomaniac
03-11-2003, 08:18 PM
:( :( :( :confused: :( frown

HOSS
03-11-2003, 08:25 PM
Prayers go out to family and friends. In the next life K3. Threw ya five. Peace bro.
[ March 11, 2003, 08:35 PM: Message edited by: HOSS ]

Rod-64
03-11-2003, 08:30 PM
What can you say that hasn't already been said.... :( .....happy trails and smooth sailing brother.....

locogringo
03-11-2003, 08:31 PM
http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung/traurig/sad-smiley-066.gif
sad when someone dies prematurely. You have my thoughts and prayers also.
Another star in the world of tribulations has been extinguished however, his memories will always remain in the hearts of those who cared for him.
May he be in a better place.
Daniel

MikeF
03-11-2003, 08:35 PM
NOTHING that happens to you during your life, should make you take your own life. One of my best friends did that and I definatley can't explain that :confused: . Damn that hurt! :(
Sad day for everyone.
cry

Her454
03-11-2003, 08:42 PM
Sangster, please send me the PM....thank you.
I am going to send this thread to Penelope, his mother, so she can read everyones kind words. I know nothing can ease her pain, but its comforting to see how much people care. All I can say is, when you know someone is hurting, take the extra step to ask how they are, how their day is, or just acknowledging them can bring sunshine to an otherwise sad and lonely day, and there are truly alot of lonely people out there that you cant see behind a computer screen.
If anyone in the East wishes to pay their respects or send flowers to the family, here is the information;
Penelope K. DeCoster
1129 Mallard Drive
Bradley, IL 60915-1321
PRIVATE SERVICES
GOD BLESS.
[ March 12, 2003, 11:11 AM: Message edited by: RiverDave ]

Akamatsu
03-11-2003, 08:44 PM
I've only been posting here a few weeks, but news like this truly saddens me. There is nothing I can say that hasn't been said. Prayers are going out from my family to yours. Godspeed K3, may you rest in peace.

77charger
03-11-2003, 08:44 PM
Sorry to hear about the loss i never knew k3 but do remember him posting a bit.

PussyPusher
03-11-2003, 09:01 PM
Thats the worst. My prayers to his family

058
03-11-2003, 09:13 PM
How tragic. There is nothing I can say that hasn't already been said. I am deeply sorry for this gentleman's life cut short. My sincere condolences to his family and my hope is he now finds peace.

Oldsquirt
03-11-2003, 09:14 PM
It is alway sad to hear news like this, even more so considering he was a member of our family here....
My prayers go out to his family and loved ones.

Badboat1
03-11-2003, 09:20 PM
Very bad times when we lose a fellow boater,my heart goes out to the family and freinds never new him.But all I need to know he was one of us Boaters.
BB1

WILD LAVEY
03-11-2003, 09:22 PM
my prayers go out to his family. he will be missed.

HCS
03-11-2003, 09:30 PM
K3, :) will miss you!. :( You always had a way of telling your side of the story. :cool: When ever I saw your post I would go directly to it just to see what was up. :) Salute to you K3. You were :cool: . God bless to you and your family. frown

Raskal
03-11-2003, 09:43 PM
MikeF:
NOTHING that happens to you during your life, should make you take your own life. One of my best friends did that and I definatley can't explain that :confused: . Damn that hurt! :(
Sad day for everyone.
cry i know what your talking about.
it is very sad to hear it frown

Froggystyle
03-11-2003, 09:54 PM
All I can think about is all of the stupid arguments on here, and how it affects someone somewhere else. I am consumed with thinking about "Could I have said something"...
But I know I couldn't have, and that some things are beyond our control. Be nice to each other.
We will see you again K3... hopefully not too soon though. Keep one cold.

Kim Hanson
03-11-2003, 09:58 PM
Very sad day, may the Lord be with you K3-River-Rat.

Nubbs
03-11-2003, 10:00 PM
Definitely not what I was wanting to see in the forums. I'm sorry to hear the sad news. I offer my condolances and prayers to the family.

JustMVG
03-11-2003, 10:41 PM
Just got home from work and am saddened to hear this news. Yes K3 will be missed, i hope that his actions relieved the pain he was in. I don't condone taking ones life or anyone else's, and we all wish we had been able to say something, ANYTHING, that would or could have helped him.
My heartfelt sympathies and condolences go out to his family, we will all say a prayer for him and wish nothing but the best for him and his family.
godspeed and good wishes to you K3.
Mike Van Gompel and family.

carreraelite
03-12-2003, 12:14 AM
I don't do much posting here anymore, but I still come around and read the posts.I'm saddend to hear of such a loss. He will be missed by many. My symathy to his family and friends.

BIGAMIST
03-12-2003, 01:12 AM
That really sucks :( frown

RiverKitty
03-12-2003, 01:27 AM
WOW!
I just got thru reading all the posts and am in tears! There is so much I want to say! First off, I don't deal very well with death. Hearing of K3's passing brings back the pain of 2 brothers I lost several years ago. To this very day, I still love and miss them with all my heart. Time may heal some of the pain but I don't think a year has passed that I haven't cried when I feel their loss. I guess I'm still waiting for them to just show up one day, walk through the door and say, "Hi! I'm home!” I don't think anyone ever really gets over loosing a loved one. They will always live on in our hearts until the day we "meet again".
Funny how everything else in our lives seems so insignificant when someone we love *disappears* overnight. One day you’re discussing, “what new car should I buy” and the next day you could careless if you had to hitchhike for the rest of your life!
Like I've always said on this forum, you guys are like my "internet family". Sure, we may have our differences, but bottom line is...I love you guys! K3, Chuck was a part of this family and I feel the pain of his loss. Most importantly I feel the pain of his family’s loss. The pain is tremendous and I pray for his mom Penelope, his son Eric, his grandmother, and all rest of his friends and family that God will give them strength and peace in the days, months & years to come. Chuck will always live on in our hearts and will never be forgotten! I pray Chuck has found his ultimate healing and is riding that great White Hot Boat in the sky!!!
LIFE is SO precious!!!!!
Give your friends and family an *extra* hug this week!
Live each day to the fullest because you never know *when* you’ll be “coming/going home”.
My Deepest Sympathy and Condolences ~RK
[ March 12, 2003, 02:59 AM: Message edited by: RiverKitty ]

Kwicherbichen
03-12-2003, 02:38 AM
Very sad news. :( My thoughts go out to his family & friends.

kphayes
03-12-2003, 05:05 AM
My prayers go out to his family. I looked forward to meeting K3 this summer as we don't live to far from each other. I am going to try my damndest to make it to the service. I only contribute a little compared to some of you in here but, I would be proud to represent the people of the boards in HB at the service, if you all don't mind.
Kyle

HavasuDreamin'
03-12-2003, 05:30 AM
Incredibly saddening news. :( :( I don't live far from him and hoped to meet up with him and some of his peeps. My prayers and condolences go out to him and his family. cry

superV
03-12-2003, 05:36 AM
This is the terrible news. :( I think we all need to learn from this a grow together. This is a perfect ex. of why we all need to show alittle more respect to each other on here. argue My prayers and sympathy go out to his family.
God be with you K3. :D :D :D

HavasuDreamin'
03-12-2003, 05:46 AM
RiverKitty:
WOW! I just got thru reading all the posts and am in tears! Yep........me too. :( :( :( cry cry cry cry frown

Blown 472
03-12-2003, 05:48 AM
Wow, I am dumbfounded. My heart goes out to his mom, god speed K3.

Liberator TJ1984
03-12-2003, 06:01 AM
A Prayer for K-3 , and Family frown

spectratoad
03-12-2003, 06:15 AM
I posted yesterday when I saw the thread and just finished reading all the post from overnight. I hope the family is ok. I am going to get a card today and send it to the address that Traci gave. I would like to sign it also from the Fellow hotbaoters here on the board if nobody has any objections.
Hard to keep a dry eye after reading and it really makes you think about the insignificant things in life.
I was up alot last night thinking about this and it really makes some other things in life a little clearer. As I said in my earlier post, was there on thing that I could have said to help. I know what it is like to be in constant physical pain to the point of tears. Wish I could have helped. :( cry :( cry
First roost to you K3 wink

rivercutie
03-12-2003, 07:50 AM
Boy seems like I missed alot lately... Sorry to hear the news, he was great. When I worked the night shift he kept me up through the night with all his posts. My prayers are with his family.

Dusty Times
03-12-2003, 07:51 AM
My prayers go out to K-3's family and friends. It is a great loss to all of us here and I'm sure more of a loss to his family that had the privledge of really knowing him.
The boards will never be the same after losing his personality and his ability to entertain as he did here.
I could go on forever but everyone who has been a member or a lurker felt as if they knew him.
You will be greatly missed. frown

Dyce51
03-12-2003, 08:04 AM
wow....I am relativiely new to this board but I have found humor in a few of the posts from k3..He will be missed...My thoughts and Praryers go out to him and his family...

Slick
03-12-2003, 08:05 AM
Damn!!! I"ve been posting here for a long time. Even though I have never had any correspondence with Chuck, I'm so sad to hear this. This online forum really is a family in many ways. I'd like to thank his mom for letting us know and wish the best for his family and friends.
Happy Trails, K3
Slick

Her454
03-12-2003, 08:10 AM
I just wanted to let everyone know that I received word that the services are going to be private. Feel free to send cards, etc to either address, preferrably the home address. The family appreciates everyones kind words and prayers. His mother plans to keep this thread and forward it on for his son.

Sangster
03-12-2003, 08:17 AM
Traci..check your PM's..

K3-Eric
03-12-2003, 09:40 AM
Hello everyone,
I'm Chuck's son Eric. I just read through all your posts, and I'm really touched. Your kind words mean a lot to my family and me. I know he really enjoyed this forum, and loved his boats. Too bad he had lost his internet connection and couldn't post. I think this board kept him going for quite awhile. Looking back on it anyway... :sigh: I believe I will be seeing him - or his body at least, for a final time today. It's been tough. I am taking it 1 day at a time. He will definitely live on in my heart forever.
Thanks again for your kind posts.
-Eric

Froggystyle
03-12-2003, 09:48 AM
Keep it up Eric. Deal with it any way you know how. We will miss your Dad, and hope the best for you.
Thanks for coming on. It means a lot to us to hear from you, and know that you are doing OK.
If you need anything, we are here.

Her454
03-12-2003, 10:04 AM
Take it one day at a time Eric. God Bless.
Traci

Blown 472
03-12-2003, 10:39 AM
If you need someone to talk to you can get ahold of me thru the pm's.

JetBoatRich
03-12-2003, 10:40 AM
Eric,
Sorry about your loss. Your dad seemed pretty cool on the boards here and kept things fun. I had a lot conversations with him on this site.
I wish the best for your family as they go through this, if there is anything we can do just let us know.

Liberator TJ1984
03-12-2003, 10:40 AM
Eric, Lost my Dad too along time ago...
Hang in there ...

spectras only
03-12-2003, 10:47 AM
Eric , very sorry about your loss.Just learned about your dad's passing reading through these posts.I had my share of losses of a few friends lately and I'll try to make more effort not to dwell too much on small stuff my kid dishes up for us daily [he has turned to be a teenager recently]and give him a hug on a regular bases.Your dad hasn't been on these boards for a long time and I haven't exchanged posts with him ,but read his stories all the time and he'll be missed.

stix818
03-12-2003, 11:07 AM
Sorry to hear the news. If you need anything feel free to give us a shout. Hang in there, Vince

mbrown2
03-12-2003, 11:11 AM
Eric, keep the faith...lost my dad 10 years ago and he was about 1000 river trips left to young to go, and you do go through a number of emotional cycles, and as long as allow yourself to mourn, then it does get easier with time. Everytime I am at the river, I know he having a cold one with me, as I am sure your dad is looking down upon you from a far better place. :)

twistedpair
03-12-2003, 11:13 AM
R.I.P K-3
http://members.aol.com/drgboatfan/scsc_lb_99/scsc_k_boats_2.jpg

Hallett19
03-12-2003, 11:19 AM
Hey Eric, I'm sorry this had to happen to you, but you know you are more than welcome to come on here and share stories about your dad or tell us how you feel and any support you need, we are all here to help. I'm 24 years old and if I had a loss like this, I wouldnt know what to do, I havent been on a speaking basis with my dad for several weeks (he really pissed me off), I think I'm going to call him today...

miller19j
03-12-2003, 11:30 AM
Eric,
If you need someone to talk to we are all here for you.
You an your family are in our prayers.
[ March 12, 2003, 11:30 AM: Message edited by: miller19j ]

Back To Havasu
03-12-2003, 11:32 AM
I too am saddened by K-3's passing. Although tomorrow is not promised to any of us, sometimes in our daily lives, we forget how precious the gift of life is. Power on K-3, you will be missed. :( :( frown

The Bug
03-12-2003, 12:17 PM
i am very sorry to hear that. i never met him but i know what it is like to lose someone in that way. you and your family are in my prayers.

rrrr
03-12-2003, 12:30 PM
My condolences to the family.

CALIFORNIA PERFORMANCE
03-12-2003, 01:14 PM
Life ti too short and sometimes too hard but we all must go on.I think people's memorie liveS forever through stories about them.My prayer go out to the family. It is good to see so many people care. GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Her454
03-12-2003, 01:51 PM
Hallett19:
I havent been on a speaking basis with my dad for several weeks (he really pissed me off), I think I'm going to call him today... Thats awsome. And something we should all probably remember, life is too short.

Screaming Pete
03-12-2003, 01:56 PM
K-3 rip
pete

Whipped Caliber
03-12-2003, 02:41 PM
My sympathies and prayers go out to the family.
Eric it will get better. frown

Eric455
03-12-2003, 03:16 PM
Eric Remember that we all loved him,and that we love you along with your family. everyone on these boards combined are a big family. hand in their, and always remeber he was proud of you. if anything needed please do not hesitate, and let us know how we may help. K-# Rest-In-Peace. :( cry . by reading throught all the posts, we all have tears.
eric

H4215
03-12-2003, 04:24 PM
Keep your head up Eric, and stop by again if you need to. I didn't know your dad as well as many of the others did but I am sorry to hear of your loss and of his passing. Many times it is difficult to understand or even accept a loved one's death when it is by their own hand, DO NOT try to understand but rather remember the good times you and your father had. Many of us here will never be rich, but we will all have the opportunity to revel in the one true treasure any of us can have; our memories. Cherish the ones you have of your father, as I'm sure he is cherishing the ones he has of you right now wherever he is. Good Luck to all of us who remain here asking ourselves why, how come, and could I? Just remember the season fast approaches and all of us will be doing what we love talking about very soon, boating.Good luck and Best Wishes to Eric and his family. Godspeed and Hammer down Chuck!

jjy73
03-12-2003, 06:28 PM
What a tragic loss!! Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to the family!! May God comfort you in this time of sadness!!!

Dyce51
03-12-2003, 07:14 PM
Hey Eric Keep your head up there...I lost my dad in 1989 and my mom in 2000 the first month or so is tough but the days get better...Take it one day at a time and move forward. Always remember he will be alive forever in you and your familys hearts as well as ours...God Bless you and yours....

LUVNLIFE
03-12-2003, 08:01 PM
Haven't been a member for a long time, so never had the opportunity to post with him, but we send our condolences to the family. Hang in there.

TCHB
03-12-2003, 08:12 PM
Yes he will be missed by all of us here!!!

Jrocket
03-12-2003, 09:11 PM
:( frown

gigamurph
03-12-2003, 11:19 PM
Froggystyle:
All I can think about is all of the stupid arguments on here, and how it affects someone somewhere else. I am consumed with thinking about "Could I have said something"...
But I know I couldn't have, and that some things are beyond our control. Be nice to each other.
We will see you again K3... hopefully not too soon though. Keep one cold. Well said my man.
K-3, I never had the pleasure to meet ya or never even chatted with ya, but you will be missed. Godspeed to you and may God keep the families and friends in his heart.
K-3Eric, hang tough and don't hesitate to come back and see us, "YOUR boating family". We're here and always will be if you need someone to talk to. God bless you.
[ March 12, 2003, 11:21 PM: Message edited by: gigamurph ]

Blown509Liberator
03-13-2003, 06:31 AM
Our condolences to the family. K3 live in my kneck of the woods wish I would have had the chance to meet him.... frown
[ March 13, 2003, 06:32 AM: Message edited by: Blown509Liberator ]

beached 1
03-13-2003, 07:10 AM
My condolances and prayers go out to the family of k3. Sorry to hear of this

XClutchboy725
03-13-2003, 07:37 AM
K-3, you will be missed
K-3 Eric, be strong..... we are all here for you!
:( :( :( :( cry cry cry cry

hack job
03-13-2003, 08:26 AM
iam very sorry to hear this , its defintaly not good news. wish i would have gotten to know him a little better. , all of our paryers go out to the family. frown

twistedpair
03-13-2003, 03:53 PM
Last weekend I had the opportunity to meet JordanPaulk, STVKeith, and many others from the boards. It was kind of strange, as it was the first time I met anyone IRL from the boards, but everyone was really cool and we B.S.'d like we'd known each other for ever. When I read the news on Monday, I felt absolutely sick. I never even chatted with k-3 much, but I felt cheated out of making a new friend, and wished I knew him better.
I'm not normally a real forward person, but if I see you guys at the river I WILL be introducing myself. Good friends are hard to find, internet or otherwise.
Be Safe out there:
Gordy aka Twistedpair

DansBlown73Nordic
03-13-2003, 07:01 PM
Im very saddened to hear this news. I had a very good friend who took his life a few weeks ago. Very tough to deal with.
I had only chatted with K-3 in the (Whos Still Up Thread)a few times. cry frown

Rexone
03-13-2003, 07:31 PM
I never thought to ask Chuck what the K3 stood for. I wonder if Erik knows? My thoughts and prayers are with you Erik and Penelope, hang tough.

NMlakerat
03-13-2003, 07:54 PM
Eric, My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. everyone including my self have experienced a loss and can feel the pain from those losses. we will always be here for you if you need anything just let us know. the boating comunity is very tight and we take pride in our hobbie and passion, and enjoy sharing it with those who enjoy it as well and try to look after each other the best we can. we will all have a cold one on the first trip out for your dad. I hope you will and are able to enjoy our sport as your father did and I am sure every time you are in the boat your father will be right there with you this would be one thing you could do for your father that would make him very happy. this I am sure will also bring back good memories for you try and keep your chin up and remember the great times you spent with him. and strive to be the best you can be. if you find your self having a hard time we all would be willing to help you through this the best we can. I believe he is enjoying that big lake in the sky. keep your faith strong and help your family. and don't forget to tell your loved ones that you love them you never know when you won't be able to again I will pray for you and your family.

circleboatKIDD
03-13-2003, 07:57 PM
MY thought and prayers go out to you and your family

MJ19
03-13-2003, 08:50 PM
K3-Eric:
Hello everyone,
I'm Chuck's son Eric. It's great to meet you, I wish it were under a different situation. Please keep in touch with this great boating family...we truly do care about you and your family!
We all must learn from these traggic times. We must remember to get help if we feel depressed or suffer pain that is so great we think of taking our lives. Always remember if the thought of taking your life even remotely passes through your thoughts, it's time to reach out for help!
twistedpair:
Last weekend I had the opportunity to meet JordanPaulk, STVKeith, and many others from the boards. It was kind of strange, as it was the first time I met anyone IRL from the boards, but everyone was really cool and we B.S.'d like we'd known each other for ever. That is how it was for Miller & I when we attended both DD's Christmas Party & Nashville's New Years Party...it was like we were hanging out with life long friends. This is a GREAT group of folks! :)
[ March 13, 2003, 10:20 PM: Message edited by: Rexone ]

Havasu Doug
03-14-2003, 01:44 AM
Rexone:
I never thought to ask Chuck what the K3 stood for. I wonder if Erik knows? My thoughts and prayers are with you Erik and Penelope, hang tough. I know the answer to this Mike. K3 is the abbreviation for the
Kankakee River, one of Chuck's old stomping grounds. If that name sounds familiar, it might be because Arlo Guthrie makes reference to the town of Kankakee in the song "City of New Orleans". You know the song about the train called the "City of New Orleans"? :)

Rexone
03-14-2003, 02:07 AM
Thanx Doug, I remember that song well

DaveA
03-14-2003, 08:26 PM
Dear Eric and Penelope,
I know that the words posted here by your father's friends and acquaintences have been intended to convey the concern and condolences that we all have for you at this suddenly tragic time in your lives. The sincerety of all these folks is something you can be proud of and cherish in addition to the memories of Chuck you two have.
I too am proud of, and pleased with the response from the ***boat online community to rally around you in this difficult time. They (all you ***boaters) are to be commended.
Eric, Penelope and family, I wish to express my heartfelt sympathies to you all. In God's time, our last enemy, death, will be conquered.
Dave Austin
Lake Norman NC

K3-mother
03-15-2003, 04:34 PM
Thank you everyone for for all your kind words. Eric, Craig, my mother, and I all appreciate your continued support in our time of need. I only wish that Chuck had made it out to do some serious boating with you this summer. I know he would have loved it. There is an awful lot that he left behind and now we have to take care of it, but we will get it done. And we will check back in with you to let you know how things are going. Meantime, you all take care .... talk with you later...
Penny

CMABadseed
03-15-2003, 04:56 PM
my thoughts and prayers are with you, the k3's, the boardies who knew him better than i did, and to all those who have lost loved ones recently. such a hard time and harsh reality check. tell those you love how you feel, especially in times like these.

HCS
03-15-2003, 04:56 PM
Our prayers are with you all.

MJ19
03-15-2003, 09:15 PM
K3-mother:
Thank you everyone for for all your kind words. Eric, Craig, my mother, and I all appreciate your continued support in our time of need. I only wish that Chuck had made it out to do some serious boating with you this summer. I know he would have loved it. There is an awful lot that he left behind and now we have to take care of it, but we will get it done. And we will check back in with you to let you know how things are going. Meantime, you all take care .... talk with you later...
Penny There is lots to be done when you loose someone, but take your time, don't over do yourselves, there really isn't a rush, do only what you can handle and remember all the emotions you are feeling (as confusing as they can be) are 100% normal!!! Time will heal...so take the time to let time pass!
Maybe you guys can make it out for a boating trip this summer in his memory. My hubby lost a very close friend and I can remember watching him and a friend slowly cruising down the lake listening to Jimmy Buffet tunes drinking Miller Geniune Draft (a tradition they had with their lost friend) Somehow it consoled them to do what reminded them of their friend. I hope we can one day meet'cha! :)

K3-mother
03-17-2003, 05:50 AM
Thank you MJ. You are so right about time being a major healing factor, and right now I cannot imagine life without Chuck, but I have no choice in the matter. You go through all of the "if only" thoughts, and it doesn't change a thing. Eric, Craig and my mother have been so much help to me, and my brother is here from Nevada with his lady friend. We're working at getting things in order. March 24 is Chuck's birthday, and he would have been 42 so that is going to be tough. This posting is a great help to me. It's nice to know there are so many caring people out there. If I ever get the chance, I will come out to meet all of you. I take care of my 87 year old mom, and that keeps me pretty tied down and busy. I will be checking in again, and I just wanted to share a few thoughts with you and let you know how I was doing. Eric is holding up pretty well. He is a real blessing to me for sure. Thanks once again....

JetBoatRich
03-17-2003, 06:51 AM
Everyday is another day of healing, thank you for posting and hopefully helping you. If there is anything we can do let us know.
[ March 17, 2003, 08:25 PM: Message edited by: JetBoatRich ]

MJ19
03-17-2003, 08:16 AM
K3-mother:
You go through all of the "if only" thoughts, and it doesn't change a thing. You're so right...Many of us spend too much time on "What ifs" (I call'em the should of could of would of syndrome) We can't change the past, so don't drive yourself crazy trying.
Do take the time to be sad, happy, angry, etc...I know sometimes people feel guilty when they laugh about something when they 'should be' sad, but sometimes laughter is needed.
I remember a few years ago my very close friend's infant baby boy died and it was under terrible circumstances. She and her husband had a small service with family. TONS of tears and tension. My friend wanted a picture of her family surrounding the tiny little casket. So I offered to take the picture, when the family was gathering around the casket, my friend's brother was kneeling down and literally fell in the hole. There was a slight pause and then as soon as my friend broke out in laughter the tension was lifted and we all laughed so hard we had more tears coming down our faces. My friend and I have talked many times about her little baby boy and she always says how she really needed that laugh and was thankful for it because the sorrow was hurting soooo much. Point of my story is don't feel guilty for any emotions you might have, let them all run free :)
Did you get the card Miller19j & I sent? I hope the rose answers all your prayers wink

HCS
03-17-2003, 08:42 AM
Wow, really hits home. My brothers birthday is march 24th. He's still with us but in the back of my mind all be thinking of you and K3-River-Rat.
[ March 17, 2003, 08:46 AM: Message edited by: HARDCORE-SKI ]

Clown
03-17-2003, 08:01 PM
Wow I am sorry to here the news, Not really the thing I was looking forward to after just getting back from vacation..
K-3 lived in the same area as I do , And he was looking forward to tearring up the water this summer
He was the first person on this board that I gave FIVE Stars {Your Ratings of Others K3-River-Rat [5] Nujetter [5] Unchained [5]}
I will miss him and his Gearhead attitude.

Tom Brown
03-17-2003, 08:13 PM
frown

lawbreaker2
03-18-2003, 08:41 AM
I know I have not been around for awhile but I do check in and lurk but this is heart breaking to hear I to lost a good freind when I was 15. I never met him but seen his posts. frown

Her454
04-07-2003, 10:05 AM
From K3's Family to the ***boat Group....Thank you Penny and I hope your doing well.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/143ShowLetter.jpg
[ April 07, 2003, 11:19 AM: Message edited by: Her454 ]

Windy
04-07-2003, 10:10 AM
Thank you Traci for sharing this with us. My bad days couldnt be half as bad as his were.
Godspeed recovery to his family,
MissHBjet

twistedpair
04-07-2003, 10:26 AM
I'm still speechless....... frown

beer hunter
04-07-2003, 11:15 AM
Although I am fairly new to the boards and didn't know K3 well he will be missed and my thoughts and prayers are with K3's family. Rest in peace K3 :)

HavasuDreamin'
04-07-2003, 11:19 AM
twistedpair:
I'm still speechless....... :( Yep........ :( frown

78DiMarco
04-07-2003, 11:52 AM
This is a sad story. But it is nice to see all the love and affection that comes from the people on this board.
My heart goes out to the family and friends of K3.
It's hard to loose someone who you love for any reason......
[ April 07, 2003, 03:37 PM: Message edited by: 78DiMarco ]

058
04-07-2003, 01:33 PM
Traci, Thank you for posting. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a bit choked up. God speed K3, May you rest in peace.

hot_diggity_dog
04-07-2003, 02:52 PM
I don't want to take anything away from the passing of K-3 but it appears we have lost another member. yuk cry
This once again shows how precious life really is. wink
I attached a link to the Bench Racers thread and I'm posting the first thread from BigBoyToys.
We are deeply saddened to pass on the news that Pro Stock racer Paul Brochheuser lost his life as a result of injuries he sustained from crashing while competing in a race at Parker, AZ on Saturday April 5th. For those wanting to send cards and notes to Paul's wife Kaye and / or his son Jeff they could be sent to them in care of:
Paul you will be missed and remembered by all of your Hot Boat friends!
Condolences (http://forums.***boat.net/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=4;t=003396)
HDD cry

Rexone
04-07-2003, 05:36 PM
Thanx for posting that Traci. My condolences go out to Pauls family as well.

CJ
04-08-2003, 10:22 AM
I'm very sorry to hear this. Always hurts to lose part of the team. My heart goes out to his family.
[ April 08, 2003, 11:23 AM: Message edited by: CJ ]

missboatnam1
04-08-2003, 05:25 PM
this is terrible, i pray he is in a happier place....i hope that we all know that we are all here for each other, anytime, anyplace, anyhow....this is so sad.... frown