Prayers needed for a fellow racer and board member's family - Pheonix383.

[turbostang]

I am sketchy on details - I am at a loss for words and don't know what to say. Special thanks to one bad 69 - John Mathis for passing this info on to me.

From what I understand PHOENIX 383, Eric Meyer, his two sons were killed in a car accident earlier tonight. From what I understand - they were on HWY 171 in or around weatherford. They collided head on with an 18 wheeler and were killed instantly.

His wife was critically injured and was careflighted to the hospital. From what I understand she may not make it either. Their daughter was not with them at the time of the wreck.

I do not know any of the details other than this, so please do not post anything unless you know the facts.

So, please - in this time of need, remember the good times, our worthless arguments and above all a lost board member.

I will add details as I know them.

[whiteboy]

Man thats sad.

[Junk Racing]

damn man....RIP

[Lason]

Yep Eric was a friend of mine. He was a good guy and I have also heard his wife should be ok and her injuries are not as bad as originally thought. Their daughter who was not with them in the car is at the hospital with her now.

RIP my friend :(

[FRANCISCO308]

R.i.p

[junior]

wow that sucks

[Cleto-Chingon]

Sorry to hear this. R.I.P

[openroadracer3]

damn, i met him once at a GTG and came away thinking he was a good guy.

R.I.P.

[Chuck]

Sad to hear. :(

[whiteboy]

Yep Eric was a friend of mine. He was a good guy and I have also heard his wife should be ok and her injuries are not as bad as originally thought. Their daughter who was not with them in the car is at the hospital with her now.

RIP my friend :(


Good to hear that.

[Mr. B]

I will be praying for them. I can't even imagine a loss like that.

[D1TKO]

:(
Rip
Our prayers will be for them...

[Lason]

His wife is coherant and remembers everything. They had just got done with one of the boys soccer matches and were on their way to the others and eric tried passing an 18 wheeler only to be met by a truck head on. His wife suffered minor cuts and bruises and a busted lip.

[Slowhand]

That's awful. RIP and my prayers go out to the family.

[Red 342 H.O.]

Rip :(

[SuperCPA]

Absolutely horrible. I can't begin to imagine what their family is going through right now. You never know when it will be your time.

[Lason]

His wife is being released tonight. It will be a rough time for her and her daughter for a long time to come. They will deffinetly be in our prayers.

[slowbrick]

The news took my breath away. I lived close by.We had lots of fun with Eric and the two boys intertubbing ,sports . He loved his kids and wife . Hope the best for his wife and daughters.

[lbt]

Can we please fine out when the funeral is.

...............LBT

[mikeb]

Horrible news :(

[JMAC]

That's a horrible thing to hear, My thoughts and prayers will go out to his family.......r.i.p. brother....

[s10]

sad news rip

[OMEGA DOOM]

prayers go out to his family!

[Sergio]

that's terrible news. omg I can't even begin to imagine what his wife must be going through. my prayers go out to all of his family and friends. rest in peace. :(

[Nate]

Eric and I chatted online and at the track quite a few times about SBC stuff back in 04. I wish his family all the best in their time of need and am saddened by their loss.

[OrangeChevyII]

I dont know what to say, it seemed he lived his life for others. Man, Im shocked. RIP Eric......what a way to go. I'm speachless.

[Tweaked Blazer]

I am shocked to hear this news.Its funny how sometimes you never speak to someone on here but read there comments to others and then this happens and you feel youve known them forever.My condolences to his wife and daughter,they will need to be strong through this time of need.I am sorry for the losses!Eric and your sons will be in my prayers.

[turbostang]

His wife is coherant and remembers everything. They had just got done with one of the boys soccer matches and were on their way to the others and eric tried passing an 18 wheeler only to be met by a truck head on. His wife suffered minor cuts and bruises and a busted lip.

I guess, if there was good news - this was it. She'll need more help than ever now. I can't imagine what she'll be going through for quite some time to come, not to mention their daughter.

[Futurama]

I guess, if there was good news - this was it. She'll need more help than ever now. I can't imagine what she'll be going through for quite some time to come, not to mention their daughter.

brooks, i about cried when i heard this, i know eric from way back before DFWSS and everythingi, the only reason i like third gens pontiacs was his was so bad on the street back in the day, fucking a i simply have no words to describe the way i feel . PLEASE let me know about the funeral info and if they are setting up a fund for his family so i can donate something.

[Clifton]

That's sad to hear. I remember racing him in his green extended cab S-10 many years ago. We loved to give each other shit about racing. He was a great guy. R.I.P.

[CRASH]

Wow, stuff like this really hits home when it's one of "us".

You just never think something like this can happen to you, and then it happens to someone that you know.

RIP, bud.

-Aaron

[slownbmta]

:( rip

[Unseen]

I met Eric at the track; he was a very cool, very real guy. What a tragic loss. I can't imagine experiencing such a loss. God bless his family. My he and his sons rest in peace.

[Prostock1]

I am sketchy on details - I am at a loss for words and don't know what to say. Special thanks to one bad 69 - John Mathis for passing this info on to me.

From what I understand PHOENIX 383, Eric Meyer, his two sons were killed in a car accident earlier tonight. From what I understand - they were on HWY 171 in or around weatherford. They collided head on with an 18 wheeler and were killed instantly.

His wife was critically injured and was careflighted to the hospital. From what I understand she may not make it either. Their daughter was not with them at the time of the wreck.

I do not know any of the details other than this, so please do not post anything unless you know the facts.

So, please - in this time of need, remember the good times, our worthless arguments and above all a lost board member.

I will add details as I know them.


If I'm not mistaken, about 3-4 years ago, Eric sold his Camaro to help out a family member that had medical problems.

[OrangeChevyII]

You are correct, he paid off his moms house. He was trying to sell his s10 truck to help his mother in law now. I believe she was the one with the medical condition.

[Zfan]

I think it was his LS powered Chevy II, not sure though. Super Tuna or E as some called him was a stand up guy who I really enjoyed racing. He and the Boy's will truly be missed. I last got to see him and the Boy's at the DFWSS Christmas party when he came by to pick up some rims he bought from me.

Tuna Man, you and the Boy's take care up there and know one day I will come see you. Then we can get back to racing and maybe just maybe I'll drag your ass;)

[bottlefedstang]

Good freind for along time I will miss him. RIP Tuna.

[Beenfetchedlately]

Good freind for along time I will miss him. RIP Tuna.


randy Im trying to find out info on what hospital she is at...Can you help with that?

[tezgt]

My condolences to the family.Stay strong!

[bottlefedstang]

randy Im trying to find out info on what hospital she is at...Can you help with that?PM sent.

[Ylw 98~~SNAKE~~]

RIP...:( Be patient folks your life is alot more valuable then that extra 1 minute you will save by being in a hurry

[Beenfetchedlately]

RIP...:( Be patient folks your life is alot more valuable then that extra 1 minute you will save by being in a hurry

Not the case..>the full story isnt posted here.

He was blown over the center stripe in a corner, to be met by an oversized load truck carrying an excavator. He was actually hit by the tracks of the excavator. Please do not judge folks when you dont have the full story.

[Zfan]

Either way Eric is gone and nothing will bring him back, think of the good times you shared with him and the Boy's. Remember that life is short and nothing is guarantee'd in this life. Live each day like it's your last.

Thanks for the good times Tuna Man! Will see you again my friend!

[Beenfetchedlately]

Either way Eric is gone and nothing will bring him back, think of the good times you shared with him and the Boy's. Remember that life is short and nothing is guarantee'd in this life. Live each day like it's your last.

Thanks for the good times Tuna Man! Will see you again my friend!

True that Mike. BTW, you never answered me back on DFWSS about what you finally figured out with the cam/lifter saga. PM me if you'd like. Oneslowbird over there..lol

[SilverRanger]

Rip

[JP135]

This has been on my mind non-stop since I first read about it this morning. A true tragedy.

RIP to those who died. Strength and prayers for those left behind.

[Ylw 98~~SNAKE~~]

Not the case..>the full story isnt posted here.

He was blown over the center stripe in a corner, to be met by an oversized load truck carrying an excavator. He was actually hit by the tracks of the excavator. Please do not judge folks when you dont have the full story.

Ok Im sure only his wife knows what happened. RIP yall drive safe

[Saladbar]

R i p :(

[truestreet5.8]

Wow what a horrible thing to happen to a good family. I remember racing Eric so many times and talking all kinds of crap back and forth to him back in the truestreet days. He had a bad ass camaro and had it running real good before he sold it. Sometimes things just don't make since in life like this. It does just go to show you have to fully enjoy life while your here and not let anyone or anything drag you down during your short visit on earth. Does anyone know how old his boy's where? I can't imagine what it's like to lose a child let alone two and a husband. Many prayers will be needed for Erics wife and daughter. Eric may you and your boy's RIP.

[Beenfetchedlately]

Wow what a horrible thing to happen to a good family. I remember racing Eric so many times and talking all kinds of crap back and forth to him back in the truestreet days. He had a bad ass camaro and had it running real good before he sold it. Sometimes things just don't make since in life like this. It does just go to show you have to fully enjoy life while your here and not let anyone or anything drag you down during your short visit on earth. Does anyone know how old his boy's where? I can't imagine what it's like to lose a child let alone two and a husband. Many prayers will be needed for Erics wife and daughter. Eric may you and your boy's RIP.

I believe the kids are 9 and 11 or 10 and 12.

[racinreid]

So sorry to hear,Eric is a good guy....prayers go out...

[Progres1]

sorry to here this RIP Eric and Sons.

[67BLACKBIRD.]

Rip

[84grn]

He was a great guy and I enjoyed seeing his third gen black firebird with LS1 in it. We had the same car.

RIP :(

[BoostedGT]

Funeral will be held at Northside Baptist Church in Weatherford Friday @ 3:00 pm . The funeral home is accepting donations to help offset the cost of the services. Here is their website: http://www.galbreaithpickard.com/

RIP Eric, I'm gonna miss ya buddy.

[TOMMY]

Eric & I talked at the track about half-dozen times when I first bought Lanes car..He told me a few combos I could run that would get it to run the numbers I wanted. Cool guy....prayers go out to his family!..

R.I.P.

Pheonix 383

[HEAT TREATED]

Rip !

[88hatch5_0]

I remember racing our S-10's against each other all the time back in the late 90's. He seemed like a great guy. My prayers go out to his family. RIP

[Juiced4V]

Rip : (

[1 bad luv]

My prayer's go out to the family....god speed....

[Sergio]

they were just talking about the accident on channel 5 news. there was another young boy in the car as well, luckily he's ok. so tragic. :(

[sheppard00]

my best wishes go to the family. I'm sorry and will miss him he was a great guy willing to help whenever he could.

[JeckTurbo]

Funeral will be held at Greenwood Baptist Church in Weatherford, Texas on Thursday @ 3pm. The funeral home is accepting donations to help offset the cost of the services. Here is their website: http://www.galbreaithpickard.com/

RIP Eric, I'm gonna miss ya buddy.


Hey Chirs, I think Shawn's update said Friday @ 3.

mike

[BoostedGT]

Hey Chirs, I think Shawn's update said Friday @ 3.

mike

Yup and it changed places as well.

The funeral will be at Northside Baptist Church in Weatherford Friday @ - 3:00 pm

[Sam88Gta]

RIP
He was a great man.

[Beenfetchedlately]

Yup and it changed places as well.

The funeral will be at Northside Baptist Church in Weatherford Friday @ - 3:00 pm

Hell yeah. That fits me much better! Sorry. talking out loud. :yeah:

[Johnny's_Stang]

RIP
this really hits home when i think about it

[Blue99Ws7]

anyone got a pic of eric? i'm not good with names just faces.

[Limpyd77]

anyone got a pic of eric? i'm not good with names just faces.

http://www.dfwss.org/limpy/pictures/tuner/P1010196.JPG

[565Nova]

R.I.P Eric and sons

[Unc]

I'm gonna miss that old fart. We used to kid around about that, who was the oldest old fart. I can remember back in the day when we street raced against each other, 8 or 9 years ago, and the nights at the track when he had both them boys and Sarah his daughter with him. Me and the boys would play grab ass and I would give them "nuggies" and they would just come back for more. lol

I was asked not to say nothing, but I'm going to do it anyway, a very, very good man has covered the the cost of burial for all three of them. That brought a third set of tears to my eyes. I had to pull over on the side of the road and cry again. I'm going to miss you Eric and the boys!

Unc

[BadCompany V.P WS6]

Wow, this really hits home. Such a nice and friendly guy everytime we spoke, set up a race etc.

You'll be missed buddy. RIP eric and sons!

[Forteen3GT]

My condolences folks. I have seen Eric at the track and spoke to him in the stands a few times. What a tragedy.

I know what his daughter will be going thru, it is going to be very hard for her and if someone can reach out and tell her what to expect and offer both empathy and sympathy that will help.

What is the news on his wife?

[turbostang]

I'm gonna miss that old fart. We used to kid around about that, who was the oldest old fart. I can remember back in the day when we street raced against each other, 8 or 9 years ago, and the nights at the track when he had both them boys and Sarah his daughter with him. Me and the boys would play grab ass and I would give them "nuggies" and they would just come back for more. lol

I was asked not to say nothing, but I'm going to do it anyway, a very, very good man has covered the the cost of burial for all three of them. That brought a third set of tears to my eyes. I had to pull over on the side of the road and cry again. I'm going to miss you Eric and the boys!

Unc

Whoever that is needs to be recognized, it's not often in this day and age someone will step up to the plate like that. That's a true friend.

[Nate]

I was asked not to say nothing, but I'm going to do it anyway, a very, very good man has covered the the cost of burial for all three of them. That brought a third set of tears to my eyes. I had to pull over on the side of the road and cry again. I'm going to miss you Eric and the boys!

Unc

That is an amazing gesture.

[Thehead]

Whoever that is needs to be recognized, it's not often in this day and age someone will step up to the plate like that. That's a true friend.

I agree!

[BigShoe]

I'm gonna miss that old fart. We used to kid around about that, who was the oldest old fart. I can remember back in the day when we street raced against each other, 8 or 9 years ago, and the nights at the track when he had both them boys and Sarah his daughter with him. Me and the boys would play grab ass and I would give them "nuggies" and they would just come back for more. lol

I was asked not to say nothing, but I'm going to do it anyway, a very, very good man has covered the the cost of burial for all three of them. That brought a third set of tears to my eyes. I had to pull over on the side of the road and cry again. I'm going to miss you Eric and the boys!

Unc

WOW!! That is an awsome thing for someone to do, major props goes out to that man for the amazing act of kindness.

[Zfan]

I was asked not to say nothing, but I'm going to do it anyway, a very, very good man has covered the the cost of burial for all three of them. That brought a third set of tears to my eyes. I had to pull over on the side of the road and cry again. I'm going to miss you Eric and the boys!

Unc[/QUOTE]

That is truly an amazing gesture by someone with a big heart.

[bottlefedstang]

Thank you to whoever was so kind.

[Pro Trash]

My prayers are with that family and may those who were lost rest in peace.

[Unc]

My condolences folks. I have seen Eric at the track and spoke to him in the stands a few times. What a tragedy.

I know what his daughter will be going thru, it is going to be very hard for her and if someone can reach out and tell her what to expect and offer both empathy and sympathy that will help.

What is the news on his wife?


His wife is okay. From my understanding, there was another boy in the vehicle and he was setting in the passenger side back seat behind Candice, Eric's wife and the other kid are okay. From what I understand, when Eric went to pass the 18 wheeler there was a low boy 18 wheeler hauling a big dirt mover coming head on in the opposite lane. It was a wide load Caterpillar type tractor that the tracks hang off the side of the low boy trailer and Eric's vehicle couldn't get passed the truck in front of him in time and his vehicle hit the tracks on the big tractor on the drivers side of Eric's vehicle where he and his 2 boys where sitting. His wife was conscience through the whole ordeal. I can't imagine the horror she has gone through.

I'll remember every moment I spent with him and his family.

David

[Beenfetchedlately]

Whoever that is needs to be recognized, it's not often in this day and age someone will step up to the plate like that. That's a true friend.

Can we take guesses?

Im going with

Vetteman aka Sean
Ronnie Pace
John Mathis
Buddy McAfee

or a combo of a few.

Unc I will see you there Friday along with the rest of the gang.

[Zfan]

I was thinking it was Sean or Pace, I guess it doesn't really matter as whomever it was has a big heart and wanted to keep it private. Eric and the Boy's know and maybe the family so that's what's important!

Who ever you are, thanks so much!

[turbostang]

Can we take guesses?

Im going with

Vetteman aka Sean
Ronnie Pace
John Mathis
Buddy McAfee

or a combo of a few.

Unc I will see you there Friday along with the rest of the gang.

I care not to speculate and draw any unwanted attention to who ever it was, but who ever did it - is a true man, and a true friend.

[Beenfetchedlately]

I care not to speculate and draw any unwanted attention to who ever it was, but who ever did it - is a true man, and a true friend.

I would like to thank them. it will come out sooner or later. :yup:

[Unc]

Can we take guesses?

Im going with

Vetteman aka Sean
Ronnie Pace
John Mathis
Buddy McAfee

or a combo of a few.

Unc I will see you there Friday along with the rest of the gang.

I was asked not to mention the persons name and non of the above are this person. But I'm sure all the avove have helped out as well.

[SBCcoupe]

Has the info on the memorial race at NSD on the 4th been posted anywhere on here yet?

[Futurama]

Has the info on the memorial race at NSD on the 4th been posted anywhere on here yet?

nope, dont know anything about it.

[SBCcoupe]

Saturday, April 4th 6pm - Midnight
North Star Dragway
www.northstardragway.com

I appreciate everyone's patience while I tried to piece this all together and pick a date. I know everyone is eager to help Eric's family, but I wanted to get everything together before I posted anything.

We will be running TTT5 that night, and as people mentioned, I think this is an appropriate event to couple the Memorial with. What I am hoping to do is setup some tables in front of the snack bar and have some raffles going. I think we can do one raffle with $5 tickets (4 for $20) for things like a 2009 NSD Season pass, the bike that Kelly said he could get, and then any other prizes or gift certificates that we can collect. I think the other raffle could be for $1 tickets (6 for $5) and do a 50/50 deal. I also really like the idea of having people put up some money to race for/against Eric in the other lane. It would be really cool if we could put a car that Eric was associated with on the starting line in the stage lights, but we can work on that down the road. I am thinking we could ask for a $50 donation to race with Eric, and maybe do 20 to 30 races, that would raise over $1000 alone.

I am talking to the owner/GM at the track to figure out exactly what we can do with a cash donation the the family. I would like to use a good portion of the admissions that people coming for the Memorial pay at the gate and just give that to the family. That way, there would be sort of a built in donation when you came in the gate.

Anyway, now we need to get a list of volunteers to work the tables, handle the raffles, secure more prizes, etc. Also, we will need to probably get a couple of awnings brought out and some posters made to put up. I will use the PA to direct people over there and donate. I am really hoping that we can raise close to $5000 when it's all said and done.

[TOMMY]

I was asked not to say nothing, but I'm going to do it anyway, a very, very good man has covered the the cost of burial for all three of them. That brought a third set of tears to my eyes. I had to pull over on the side of the road and cry again. I'm going to miss you Eric and the boys!

Unc



Cool Deal!....thats F-ing Great..

[mustangguy289]

Rip

[StangTamer]

Wow!! Shocking, to say the least. RIP Eric. My prayers are with you and your family. I'll miss you bro.

DFWstangs really needs a memorial forum dedicated to our fellow DFWstangers that have passed away. Every time someone from this site dies, it feels like a family member died, regardless if I knew them personally or not.

[BHAM]

i pray that he had a personal relationship with christ, and remember god doesnt make mistakes.....ever.

[Zfan]

I was at the service for he and his boys and I can say that it was talked about the fact that he and the boys were indeed saved.:notworthy: Thank God!