Eric McLean's Viper bucket list

[Mr. Mom]

Just saw this on Youtube while looking for GenII exhaust notes. Did a general search here but can't seem to come up with any further info.
Long story short, a man named Eric McLean was diagnosed with Leukemia in 2009 and sadly he created sort of a bucket list. On his list was to drive a 1997 GTS.
Not sure if Russ Wetenkamp is a member here or not.............doesn't really even matter. He made this man's dream come true in HURRY and I have to say that my complete admiration and thanks go out to him!!

Thank you, Russ for making at least one dream come true.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UP52EWI-uUA



Sadly, Eric lost his battle just this past August at the age of only 28.

RIP Eric McLean

 

[mattdillon]

I'd seen that awhile back, but he was still alive (I didn't know he'd died since then). It was really Awesome what Russ did for him. You know when we get in our Vipers & drive them all the time & never really realize that it could be on someones bucket list just to be able to drive one just once in their life, especially if they're dying! jmo

 

[killerviper]

awesome job that Russ did, simply amazing!

 

[DrTaco]

This vid never gets old. Sorry to hear about the updated news, I had no idea. Make every day count, folks.

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

I didn't know about the update either. Horribly sad Glad he achieved some of his bucket list items! Have fun everyday you can, you just never know when you won't be getting any more days.

 

[happy56]

Just took a 16 year old to her 16 coming out party for a good friend. Thats what the cars are for to have fun!! Not quite a bucket list item but the 16 year old was thrilled.

 

[Husker]

I took my wife's 73 year old uncle to lunch on Monday. He was sure surprised when I arrived in the Viper. First time he has ever had a ride in the Viper. He was beaming ear to ear when we got out.