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3rd December 2013, 06:53 #1
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RIP Paul Walker
Can't believe no one else has done this yet.
A great humble guy, star of my favourite movie franchise, tragically passed away doing what he loves most, being in fast cars.
RIP boet."But it aint how hard you hit, it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done." Rocky.
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3rd December 2013, 08:34 #2
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Re: RIP Paul Walker
Very sad news. I hated his Fast and Furious films but understand he was a good actor and a very charitable man. I saw the message from his daughter and you realise how much devastation his death has caused. Its also worth mentioning Roger Rodas who was driving the car and is largely forgotten because he wasn't as famous as his friend. He also died in what was a brutal fiery impact.
These two were going far too fast for a public road and have paid the ultimate price. A stupid stunt that was avoidable IMO. I'm sure as race enthusiasts ourselves we respect speed and where it should be exercised. It was sad to read that some of Paul's fans have been doing doughnuts, burn outs and even speeding along that stretch of road in tribute of their hero. It seems his death hasn't taught these people anything. RIP A terrible way to go and too soon.
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3rd December 2013, 16:03 #3
Re: RIP Paul Walker
I really liked this guy.
Condolences to his family.
RIP
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4th December 2013, 13:47 #4
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Re: RIP Paul Walker
This is just one of the reasons why Paul will be missed so much. His humanity, humility and humbleness will be sorely missed.
"Over a decade ago the The Fast and the Furious star found himself shopping in a fancy jewellery store at the same time as a young couple, a veteran soldier who had just returned from Iraq and his fiancée.
What happened next will absolutely melt your heart!
According to Irene King, an employee who was there working that day, the late actor did one of the most wonderful things we've ever heard!!!
She revealed:
"[Paul] was shopping in the store at the same time as a soldier who had just finished up his first tour of duty in Iraq. The soldier was heading overseas again and was shopping with his fiancée, looking at engagement rings. She saw something that she really, really liked, but he said, ‘Honey, I can’t afford that.' [Paul] called the manager and he said, ‘Umm, the ring that those people are looking at – put it on my tab… Soon after that, he just left.”
Wowwwwwww!
Paul Walker anonymously purchased a $10K wedding ring for a couple he had never even met!!
That's incredible!!
Apparently the employees of that store kept his secret for well over a decade, too, but after the actor's fatal car accident they decided it was an inspirational story worth sharing!""But it aint how hard you hit, it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done." Rocky.
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9th December 2013, 14:09 #5
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Re: RIP Paul Walker
Wow! The outpouring of positive messages about Paul Walker keep flooding in a week after his tragic and untimely death! He obviously made a huge impression on virtually everyone he met. I know my wife is broken that he is gone.
Great to see the car communities around the world getting together for tribute runs in his honour . I had a small one yesterday in his honour with a few mates of mine, we took a cruise down to our wild coast region and donated toys to a kids orphanage, I know Paul Walker enjoyed meeting our orphaned kids when he was here in August & September 2011 . He was an incredible human being.
RIP bro, your legacy lives on"But it aint how hard you hit, it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done." Rocky.
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9th December 2013, 16:06 #6
Re: RIP Paul Walker
The 'memorial cruise' this weekend in Chicago resulted in numerous crashes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUfOg...ature=youtu.be
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=430706460388311
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9th December 2013, 19:22 #7
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Re: RIP Paul Walker
Originally Posted by henners88
I agree, dead to soon and a great loss. He paid for an engagement ring for a couple that could not afford the ring they would like. He happened to be in the store at the time.
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10th December 2013, 05:37 #8
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Re: RIP Paul Walker
Originally Posted by Gregor-y
Even though our cars are capable of doing 3 times the legal speed limit, my friends and I took a leisurely cruise on Sunday, had a great time with the kids at the orphanage and enjoyed a pub lunch before cruising back home. I'm sure Paul would have approved .
Just a chilled out day, remembering a person who brought so much joy to the world through his movies and his humanitarian work"But it aint how hard you hit, it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done." Rocky.
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10th December 2013, 08:42 #9
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Re: RIP Paul Walker
I can see you are a big fan 555 and this must be pretty tough for you. I only saw the first Fast and Furious movie and to be honest it was enough to put me off watching the rest. Not my type of movie at all. Having read up on the guy recently though it seems he was well respected and did more than most celebrities do for charity. He certainly didn't seem to do it purely for his public image and that is highly commendable. A tragic loss to many people.
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10th December 2013, 08:44 #10
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Re: RIP Paul Walker
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