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Devastation #1630086 08/14/06 06:02 PM
Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,586 London Ontario, Canada S SnafuFlux_dup1 OP Hard-core CEG'er
OP SnafuFlux_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er S Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,586 London Ontario, Canada	Normally, when people post about losing loved ones, I think "why post it here". Now I'm that person. Last Thursday a great friend of mine, Jim (James) Gourlay was killed in a car accident. He was driving up Wellington Road on his way to work in St. Thomas when someone ran a red light on Dingman road and killed Jim on impact. I didn't think it would hurt as much as it does. He's been a dear friend and mentor for me. I think Rob, Jeff and Marc actually met him once (he was the old Scottish Neighbor in which I shared a driveway with). His life was cut short, he was looking forward to retirement (less than a year away). He'd always joke with me, saying my car was dirty (knowing I had just finished washing it). I always offered to wash his car, but he never took me up on it. from a little boy, I'd always help shovel our big drive way. When older I would shovel it for him, because thatâ�?��?�s the kinda guy I am. I'd always pop my head over the fence when he was bbqing, and ask him what he was cooking for me. Always he said "nothing". He was a big man, with an even bigger heart. He'll be greatly missed by more than just me. I guess typing this out is a bit of therapy for me. Please, do not be a red light runner. Stop for god sakes, it wont get you anywhere any quicker. You put more at risk than just your life. Thanks for reading Rest In Peace Jim 1942 - 2006 Obit 97 T-Red LX ATX pre98 CF SVT front,SVT rear/side skirts FSVT wheels Custom Front Ford Logo (body Colour) 35% tint all around with sun visor WP With Metal Impeller? Elky Grills CTA Intake CTA Custom Dual Exhaust

Re: Devastation #1630087 08/14/06 06:19 PM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 2,974 Burlington, ON SVT SNOB Hard-core CEG\'er
SVT SNOB Hard-core CEG\'er Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 2,974 Burlington, ON	That's sad . Did the other driver get charged or anything? Aaron AKA NVS SVT 98.5 Silver/Blue SVT#4553 Yeah it's modded 98 T-Red/Blue SVT Contour Totaled 06/05/06 03 3L,VCN 2000,CAT Cams,MSDS Headers w/Y-Pipe,XCal2 and lots more

Re: Devastation #1630088 08/14/06 09:00 PM
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,625 Brampton, Ontario, Canada C Chris@CTA Hard-core CEG\'er
Chris@CTA Hard-core CEG\'er C Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,625 Brampton, Ontario, Canada	That's terrible Keith. The passing of anyone can have such impact, especially someone that is close to you. Always think of the good times, helps ease the pain. Christopher A. Wong chris@ctamotorsports.com CTA Motorsports

Re: Devastation #1630089 08/14/06 09:37 PM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 4,168 Poutine capital of Canada M mbb41_dup1 I am Canuckian
mbb41_dup1 I am Canuckian M Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 4,168 Poutine capital of Canada	Keith I am very sorry to hear this. I remember him talking to us one day I think it was when we were trying the wet sanding on the headlights. Also hits home knowing the intersection you speak of. I feel for his wife as they truely were reaching the "Golden" years. Such a shame. Green 96 mystique gs 4cyl mtx 16.9 in the 1/4 mile @102500 miles 95SE in Midnight Red MTX MSDS headers and y-pipe SVT exhaust SVT UIM Optimized se TB. Full pre 98 SVT body kit 15.741 @ 87.73mph :)

Re: Devastation #1630090 08/14/06 09:45 PM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 82 Eastern Toronto, Canada E European CEG\'er
European CEG\'er E Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 82 Eastern Toronto, Canada	How sad indeed. -JD. 1996/V6/LX. Killer Bass, & A Few Other Mods.

Re: Devastation #1630091 08/15/06 04:11 PM
Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,586 London Ontario, Canada S SnafuFlux_dup1 OP Hard-core CEG'er
OP SnafuFlux_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er S Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,586 London Ontario, Canada	Originally posted by SVT SNOB: Did the other driver get charged or anything? I dont know. The wife works at the court house here, so I'm sure she'll find out eventually. It doesn't matter, I hope the other driver lives a long life. With the guilt that they'll carrying around now, thats enough. Originally posted by Chris@CTA: Always think of the good times, helps ease the pain. It does help, but still there was many more to come. but agreed, good times are the best times. Originally posted by mbb41: I feel for his wife as they truely were reaching the "Golden" years. Such a shame. Yes, this hurts a lot for her I'm sure. He had it down to the days, when his retirment was up. And yes, I think you're right (wet sanding). Perhaps Jeff and Rob didn't meet him. Thanks for the words. The funeral was really nice. 97 T-Red LX ATX pre98 CF SVT front,SVT rear/side skirts FSVT wheels Custom Front Ford Logo (body Colour) 35% tint all around with sun visor WP With Metal Impeller? Elky Grills CTA Intake CTA Custom Dual Exhaust

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