South Florida Mitsubishi Enthusiasts

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/breaking_news/story/439858.html

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2008/feb/29/least-2-dead-i-95-wreck-involving-2-motorcycles-ve/

For those of you who remember/have ever had the honor to meet Raul Ortiz (Faze1).
He was taken away from us Friday night, in a freak accident on his way to
bike week. By another one of South Florida terrific drivers.
I left a comment on Mia Herald site that goes:
http://pod01.prospero.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?msg=36497.58&nav=messages&webtag=kr-miamitm


I'm at a loss for words right now and I HATE to be the bearer of bad news.
RIP Buddy.......

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Wow, I can't believe it. Even though I think I only met him twice (once at a meet and once at Moroso), I felt that he was a good person. He will be missed.

RIP man.

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-Mike
-2021 Chevy Blazer 2LT Midnight Sport

That's very sad. He was a really cool guy... RIP my friend

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"D"
1995 Eclipse GS-T AWD
11.51 @ 120mph

Wow. That is very tragic.

I also only met him a few times, but he always seemed like a very nice, helpful, honest guy. It's very sad to hear that he was taken from this world in such a cruel way.

Rest in peace, Raul.

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2017 Volkswagen Golf R
2012 Volkswagen Golf R - SOLD
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI - SOLD
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX - PARKED
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX - WRECKED

Raul was old school DSM.

His 1G "race" car was purchased brand new.

I want to say for the most part (down here)he had us and a few friends that
he made here and there. But most/all of his family and dearest friends
are up north in NJ and NY. So, he will be missed. Atleast they will get to
pay respect and give him a proper burial/goodbye.

The funeral is Saturday, the wake is Friday. He's being buried in Brooklyn...


RIP buddy

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Being a "Patriot" does not mean prioritizing service to government above all else.
-Edward Snowden

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-Will
2020 Giant Defy Adv 1
2023 Giant Revolt Adv 0
2022 Ibis Ripmo
2018 Trek Roscoe "Frankenbike"
2020 Trek Marlin 8

RIP:
Raul Ortiz - 02/29/2008
Westley Hess - 12/30/2008
Dad - 4/24/2010
Curt Brown - 5/23/2020

Guys, I have his sister's e-mail and I was wondering if maybe we can
put together a little something to send her.

I going to e-mail her to find out where donations can be sent and/or if
there's anything else we can do to help.

What do you guys think?


Edit*-
http://inmemoryofraul.blogspot.com/

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Being a "Patriot" does not mean prioritizing service to government above all else.
-Edward Snowden

What did you have in mind as a "little something" to send? I looked through my photos breifly, but found none of Raul. Perhaps some of the others here have photos they can send to the family.

I personally would prefer to send something a bit more substantial/meaningful than a financial contribution.

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-Will
2020 Giant Defy Adv 1
2023 Giant Revolt Adv 0
2022 Ibis Ripmo
2018 Trek Roscoe "Frankenbike"
2020 Trek Marlin 8

RIP:
Raul Ortiz - 02/29/2008
Westley Hess - 12/30/2008
Dad - 4/24/2010
Curt Brown - 5/23/2020

Ugh, I know what you mean and I have no photos either.

Just memories.

AWD burnout at the track, remember that...



One of his friends contacted me and asked if we were doing anything
in his memory. I replied with "Nothing at the moment is planned, but I'll ask.
And get back to ya"

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Being a "Patriot" does not mean prioritizing service to government above all else.
-Edward Snowden

I have one. I will uploaded here

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"D"
1995 Eclipse GS-T AWD
11.51 @ 120mph

Awesome Diego.

Wow, I forgot about that...

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Being a "Patriot" does not mean prioritizing service to government above all else.
-Edward Snowden

Ah, ya, good pic. I'll donate something, just tell me where.

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-Mike
-2021 Chevy Blazer 2LT Midnight Sport

Good photo D.

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-Will
2020 Giant Defy Adv 1
2023 Giant Revolt Adv 0
2022 Ibis Ripmo
2018 Trek Roscoe "Frankenbike"
2020 Trek Marlin 8

RIP:
Raul Ortiz - 02/29/2008
Westley Hess - 12/30/2008
Dad - 4/24/2010
Curt Brown - 5/23/2020

Yes, very good picture.

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2017 Volkswagen Golf R
2012 Volkswagen Golf R - SOLD
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI - SOLD
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX - PARKED
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX - WRECKED

I did not know him but it sounds like he was a great person. My respects to all the dsmers who knew him and to all his loved ones and family.RIP

Hey Diego, you wouldn't happen to have that picture in a higher resolution would you? I'd like to make it the background on my computer (1366x768) without distorting it too much.

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2017 Volkswagen Golf R
2012 Volkswagen Golf R - SOLD
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI - SOLD
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX - PARKED
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX - WRECKED

the original is 1728x1152. tell me how you would like me to send it to you

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"D"
1995 Eclipse GS-T AWD
11.51 @ 120mph