This Saturday we lost a very close friend and one of the "ISLAND BOYS" died in a jet ski accident. Although he rarely posted here, he was still a forum member "4slowGPRs". He had a wife and a 4yo daughter. Here was a man who truly loved the summer and looked forward to ride every chance he had.
The only pic I could find was the pics of the day when Mark Hahn of RPM came to visit 2 years ago. The first pic "P005128" is of a 82.8 run on John's Triple and John can be seen in pic "P005144"on page 2. He is the one in the center with the orange vest.
http://pictureposter.allbrand.nu/pictures/larrytt/Island_Racing/page1

John, we all loved you. I will always remember all those late nights wrenching having a few Coronas. You will truly be missed.
Your Friend
Carl

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Sorry to hear about that. Our thoughts and prayers are wit you.

Sorry about the loss of a good friend. It shows that you never know when you last day may be, and you should live each day to the fullest. Prayers go out to his family and friends.

Warm regards,
Mike Peavler

Really sad news.

His family will be in my prayers.

My condolences to his family and all his friends.

Words do not have meaning in this situation.

Very sad. My prayers are out to the family.

Very sad to hear. As it was said before - our prayers are with you.

Jay

I will miss the jokes and hospitality. John was one of a kind..I can still hear his voice screaming "Hey Buddy!"...

Flynn's this week was just not the same without him...

My prayers and thoughts are with his daughter, wife, and Mikey.

Prayers sent to his grieving family....sad day for all of us.

God speed.

My wish... comfort to Johns family and friends.

Not a day goes by that we miss our dearest friends one way or another.

Carl.........sorry to hear about your loss. Keep in mind all of the things he enjoyed about you ...... and you enjoyed about him. Nothing takes that away.

Rest assured.......we will see those we care about again someday.

In my thoughts and prayers.

Very very sorry to hear about your friend, Carl.

If a fund is set up for donations for his child, pls post info.

take good care,

Dave

R.I.P.


GOD SPEED

sorry to hear here is a link and a pict

http://www.newsday.com/news/local/longisland/ny-liboat0530,0,5716751.story?coll=ny-linews-headlines

Those who new John new he was a great guy- nobody ever had a bad thing to say about him- those of us who spent the day with John at Freeport on sat. had such a good time - We all were saying to each other how it's going to be such a great summer- - nobody would have ever thought something like this would happen--rideing on the great south bay this summer will not be the same without him-- we will always remember him-- my prayers go out to his family and friends.

Jason S one of the Island Racing Boys

R.I.P. John Wilson

This is a real tragedy...
My condolences...

God bless your friend Carl along with my Grandfather who just passed away last night at 9pm.

Sorry to hear of your loss Coop, grandfathers will always be cool by me.

Sorry to hear about the loss of life, but can anybody explain why he was riding so close and fast to a boat that was stopped? Maybe if this is understood if might save another life.