one of the last things my dying friend did

[whitebluevipe]

A few weeks ago I let my friend Mike, who has been battling cancer drive my viper. He always remarked how much he liked my cars. So I met him at a friend's house and told him to hop in. We went a ways down the road and I pulled over. I got out and told him to hop in the drivers seat. It was a little tough for him beacause I built a two inch seat lowering kit and he was alot shorter than me. Despite having a little trouble he loved it and was grinning from ear to ear. well yesterday on 9/11 he died. I hope that a dream on mine to have a viper made his life a little happier for a short time. He was a great friend and the world is a little colder place without him in it for me. It's amazing how things like cars can cheer people up if only for a brief time.

 

[DodgeViper01]

I am very sorry to hear about that. I wish you and his family all the best in this troubling time.

 

[AFL in NJ]

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss, but that was a great thing to do for a good friend....I bet it brought him a lot of smiles whenever he thought about being behind the wheel.

Regards,
Aaron

 

[Need1]

That's an awesome thing you did. I'm sorry about your loss.

Not to steal any thunder from your thread, but we had a guy call in and his 12yr old son has leukemia, and his dream was to just sit in a Ferrari. So I had the guys trailer our red F430 to his house and left it with him for the day. You're right, cars really do bring joy to people and it's an honor and a privilege when we get an opportunity to cheer up, or make a wish come true for some one less fortunate.

 

[Jerz Viper]

Sorry for your loss...........but you gave him a smile when he needed it most! Good Job!

 

[plumcrazy]

you did a great thing.

 

[mike & juli]

We are so very sorry for the loss of your friend...you are a wonderful person to have brought some cheer to your friend's life!!! It's people like you who make this world a wonderful place to live in~~~thank you for being who you are. ~juli

 

[whitebluevipe]

thanks for all your kind words. if more people were like my friend Mike the world wouldn't have anymore problems.

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

Thats an awesome thing you did! I'm sorry your friend passed away, but you can smile knowing that YOU did something extremely kind and put a smile on his face before he passed away.

 

[mike & juli]

thanks for all your kind words. if more people were like my friend Mike the world wouldn't have anymore problems.

Well, there ARE people like your friend, and that is YOU ~~juli

 

[02 Graphite GTS]

That simple action and gesture probably meant more to him than all the words in the world. You did a great thing.
May he rest in peace......with a huge Viper Grin

 

[PatentLaw]

He is probably driving his own Viper now, looking down on you. You gave him his first test drive. Compassion is rare these days. You should be proud.

 

[JUCD VPR]

Very cool you let him drive your Viper, i bet that really made him happy. Sorry about your loss.

 

[RayC]

Thanks for sharing your great story. I'm sure it was special to him. What a way to remember him, every time you now sit behind the wheel of your car.

 

[dave6666]

Un ami au delà de l'amitié ordinaire que vous étiez.

A friend beyond ordinary friendship you were.

 

[got one]

Agreed. You did a great thing.

 

[big-n-italian]

neat story and an awesome thing you did! did you get a picture of the two of you sharing the moment? i would really enjoy seeing it if you did.

 

[Nadine UK GTS]

Thanks for posting, it will inspire others just to realise how short life can be, and make a difference in a nice way while you're alive. This is something money can't buy. You did a wonderful thing; but it makes it all the harder when true mates are parted.

I've lost 4 mates myself aged 31,33 and 61, 64 recently, they all had rides in my snake and apparently never stopped talking excitedly about it. I tenderly went to their funerals with Viper and was comforted by relatives saying "oh my" this is it the car he never stopped talking about.

Help others to smile when you can... its worth more than a frown.

 

[whitebluevipe]

thank you again for all the kind words. i would have given him the car let alone let him drive it if it would have meant he would have been on this earth for a longer time. he was my best friend and will be dearly missed.

 

[yellowvipergts]

Hi Todd -

We are sorry for your loss! Thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule to see a friend through a hard time. You are a wonderful representation for the VCA, especially the PA WV Club!!!

Denny & Ginger