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Title: Fallen Fellow Wheeler - Art Lilley (NC_ZUK)
Post by: Bobzooki on June 15, 2007, 08:03:48 AM: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=589391 (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=589391)

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Title: Re: NC Zuk not coming back from Afghanistan.
Post by: Rhinoman on June 15, 2007, 09:50:20 AM: Sad news
Title: Re: NC Zuk not coming back from Afghanistan.
Post by: locjaw on June 15, 2007, 10:30:19 AM: wow, thats some sad news
my prayers go out to the Lilley family
Art will be missed!

jason
Title: Re: NC Zuk not coming back from Afghanistan.
Post by: ROSS on June 15, 2007, 10:31:25 AM: MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY
Title: Re: NC Zuk not coming back from Afghanistan.
Post by: rockrat on June 15, 2007, 11:22:31 AM: Well where to begin. The news has hit hard and I am truly at a loss. Art Lilley you were a True friend, you put the country you loved before everything. The Faithfull commitment to God, family, your country and your friends. You will forever be in the heart of myself and my family. My family's prayers are sent to your family in this time of mourning.

For those that never meet Art, I would like to tell you he was a man of integrity truly the definition of a man with a blessed soul, and a passion for life. While in his presence he had the ability to leave you feeling fullfilled. I myself have been TRUELY BLESSED to have KNOWN HIM..

YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED MAN.

YOUR FRIEND SCOTT YACH

Link to the info
NC Zuk is gone - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board
Title: Re: NC Zuk not coming back from Afghanistan.
Post by: 95tracker on June 15, 2007, 12:45:41 PM: :( condolences :(
Title: Re: NC Zuk not coming back from Afghanistan.
Post by: ebewley on June 15, 2007, 01:27:06 PM: As vibrant as his life was, it's hard to believe Art is gone. A great leader in our community, his ethusiasm and passion for our sport will be missed. Rest in Peace.

-Eric
Title: Re: NC Zuk not coming back from Afghanistan.
Post by: j2custom on June 15, 2007, 02:07:17 PM: I didn't know Art (NC ZUK) personally... What a terrible loss. My prayers go to his family. :'(
Title: Re: NC Zuk not coming back from Afghanistan.
Post by: HotRod on June 15, 2007, 03:46:14 PM: I did not know Art but being a Zukiholic and serving our country
My thoughts and Prayers go out to him and his family
Thank You.
Title: Re: NC Zuk not coming back from Afghanistan.
Post by: gravity_storm on June 15, 2007, 04:33:53 PM: I didn't know him, but God bless him. Next time memorial day rolls around don't forget him and the thousands that have gone before him defending this great country.

Like someone said on the Pirate forum.... damned allergies.
Title: Re: NC Zuk not coming back from Afghanistan.
Post by: GmManDan on June 15, 2007, 05:20:09 PM: I didn't know him but it is still really sad to lose a fellow zuker and a loyal American.
Title: Re: NC Zuk not coming back from Afghanistan.
Post by: Zukipilot on June 16, 2007, 07:05:12 AM: God Bless Him and his family.

Thanks Art, you are one of the many brave and honorable that has made the ultimate sacrifice for our country,

Zig
Title: Fallen Fellow Wheeler - NC_ZUK
Post by: snakeman on June 16, 2007, 06:09:27 PM: For those that knew him, he had one of the cleanest, most functional zuks I have ever seen, if only on the net. He was the type of guy you could ask any question to, and he'd always help you in the right direction.

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I am posting this with a VERY heavy heart. Today is a very sad day for Zuwharrie. :\\'(

7th Army Special Forces Master Sgt. Art Lilley aka NC_Zuk killed in Afghanistan.

About 9:30 this morning I received a call from Rawling's (Carolina_Zuk) that Art was killed in action while defending our nation. Art is a hero. One of my best friends and one of the bravest men I have ever known. Please make it a point to stop what you are doing today and say a prayer for his family.

http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/content?P=506fc6f6b9181e51895a168f80fe1725&topic=62893.0 (http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/content?P=506fc6f6b9181e51895a168f80fe1725&topic=62893.0)

Never met the guy, but talked w/ him many times. Even sent him a care package of magazines and other stuff a few years ago.

RIP Art, and thanks for your service to this country!

Jeff, Michelle and Hailey!

Official press release:
http://news.soc.mil/releases/News%20Archive/2007/June/070616-05.html (http://news.soc.mil/releases/News%20Archive/2007/June/070616-05.html)
Title: Re: NC Zuk not coming back from Afghanistan.
Post by: Zukipilot on June 17, 2007, 11:58:18 AM: Update from Snakeman:

Quote from: snakeman on June 16, 2007, 06:09:27 PM
For those that knew him, he had one of the cleanest, most functional zuks I have ever seen, if only on the net. He was the type of guy you could ask any question to, and he'd always help you in the right direction.

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I am posting this with a VERY heavy heart. Today is a very sad day for Zuwharrie. :\\'(

7th Army Special Forces Master Sgt. Art Lilley aka NC_Zuk killed in Afghanistan.

About 9:30 this morning I received a call from Rawling's (Carolina_Zuk) that Art was killed in action while defending our nation. Art is a hero. One of my best friends and one of the bravest men I have ever known. Please make it a point to stop what you are doing today and say a prayer for his family.

[url]http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/content?P=506fc6f6b9181e51895a168f80fe1725&topic=62893.0[/url] ([url]http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/content?P=506fc6f6b9181e51895a168f80fe1725&topic=62893.0[/url])

Never met the guy, but talked w/ him many times. Even sent him a care package of magazines and other stuff a few years ago.

RIP Art, and thanks for your service to this country!

Jeff, Michelle and Hailey!

Official press release:
[url]http://news.soc.mil/releases/News%20Archive/2007/June/070616-05.html[/url] ([url]http://news.soc.mil/releases/News%20Archive/2007/June/070616-05.html[/url])
Title: Re: Fallen Fellow Wheeler - NC_ZUK
Post by: Zukipilot on June 17, 2007, 11:59:42 AM: Thanks Snakeman : posed cross link:

http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=17751.0 (http://www.zukiworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=17751.0)

Zig
Title: Re: NC Zuk not coming back from Afghanistan.
Post by: Mikerpm4x4 on June 17, 2007, 07:30:15 PM: I never met him personally but chatted on line and through e mail on occasion. I always thought we would meet up on a trail sometime. You will be missed. :'(

:'(Mike
Title: Re: NC Zuk not coming back from Afghanistan.
Post by: Drone637 on June 17, 2007, 11:36:41 PM: Never good news.
Title: Re: Fallen Fellow Wheeler - NC_ZUK
Post by: Gary_Hill on June 17, 2007, 11:42:32 PM: He is not gone ... he is just farther up the trail from us, and we are grateful for those who step up and show us the way...
Title: Re: Fallen Fellow Wheeler - NC_ZUK
Post by: Zukipilot on June 18, 2007, 05:43:04 AM: Quote from: Gary_Hill on June 17, 2007, 11:42:32 PM
He is not gone ... he is just farther up the trail from us, and we are grateful for those who step up and show us the way...

Well said.

Zig
Title: Re: Fallen Fellow Wheeler - Art Lilley (NC_ZUK)
Post by: Bigzook on June 18, 2007, 08:05:35 PM: I like many others did not know him personally but have felt a great loss. Art was so active in so many forums it was almost impossible to not know of him if you were a zook guy. Like many I followed his builds over the years with admiration. His zook was always so clean and the fab was top notch. I also respected his sacrifice of serving our country while raising his kids. I know I couldn't do it.
anyway maybe it's my age or something but this really hit me hard.
Title: Re: Fallen Fellow Wheeler - Art Lilley (NC_ZUK)
Post by: Mikerpm4x4 on June 18, 2007, 09:28:59 PM: Ive been bummed about this all day. I only interacted with him online but I always had a large amount of respect for him and his passion for our sport. He was always helpful and kind. I was reading this post from one of his close freinds on another site.

*Snip*
I talked to him a couple of weeks ago, and he said that the Army was "spoiling" him... because he had his own space (a walled off section of a tent), complete with a real bed, a desk, and a lamp. He also talked about being able to eat as much as he wanted, and the food was really good.

For most Americans, these accommodations would would be far from acceptable (no air conditioning?), but for this soldier he felt that it was more than he ever needed.*Snip*

I wish I had gotten the chance to shake this mans hand. Art and his family are in my prayers. The Zuk community wont soon forget you.

Mike
Title: Re: Fallen Fellow Wheeler - Art Lilley (NC_ZUK)
Post by: Yankee-Tim on June 19, 2007, 11:44:21 AM: This hit me like a load of bricks. Art was a great Zooker, and was always helping others with the hobby he was so passionate about. Regardless of how folks feel about what's going on in the world, it selfless people like Art that step up to help and do the right thing.

The world was a little brighter when his candle was lit. Without it, it shines a bit less. :'(

I pray to the Lord that his sacrifice is not in vain, and that his family knows that he is loved, respected and missed by many.

My heart goes out.
Title: Re: Fallen Fellow Wheeler - Art Lilley (NC_ZUK)
Post by: Uncivilized on June 19, 2007, 04:07:34 PM: It's strange how you haven't actually met someone you chat to over the internet, but they still feel like close friends. I, like many, only spoke with Art through threads, and PM, but he still felt like a friend, and the same goes for other members here.

I give my condolences to the Lilley family.
Title: Re: Fallen Fellow Wheeler - Art Lilley (NC_ZUK)
Post by: tOnKa TrAcKeR on June 24, 2007, 11:06:44 AM: This is very sad news and it amazes me the way the entire wheeling community has come together over this. Art will be (an already is) missed immensly.

Zuwharrie has set up a memorial fund for Arts wife and Children

If any of you would like to donate here is the link:

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=store%40zuwharrie%2ecom&item_name=Art%20Lilley%20Memorial%20Fund&no_shipping=0&no_note=1&tax=0&currency_code=USD&lc=US&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF&charset=UTF%2d8

also In the Zuwharrie store in the next few days there should be some stickers that the proceeds will be going to Art's family

http://store.zuwharrie.com/

Zuwharrie is also in the process of setting up a raffle again where the proceeds will go to Art's family.
Title: Re: Fallen Fellow Wheeler - Art Lilley (NC_ZUK)
Post by: Zukipilot on June 25, 2007, 05:42:09 AM: Thanks for the update. Donation Made! Keep us updated on the raffle and your other ventures to benefit the Lilley family.

RIP Art,

Zig
Title: Re: Fallen Fellow Wheeler - Art Lilley (NC_ZUK)
Post by: curdogexpress on June 25, 2007, 08:31:34 AM: I'm new here and didn't know him but, he is #1 in my book and God bless him and your family sorry for your lost!!
Title: Re: Fallen Fellow Wheeler - Art Lilley (NC_ZUK)
Post by: tOnKa TrAcKeR on June 27, 2007, 03:33:27 AM: Here is what the stickers look like They are about 5inches tall and are available in black and orange:

(http://store.zuwharrie.com/images/blkartsticker.gif)

they can be purchased with a credit card at the Zuwharrie Store here: http://store.zuwharrie.com/product_info.php/products_id/85

or if using Paypal the paypall address is store|removethispart|@zuwharrie.com

the proceeds of this sticker go to Art's wife and children
Title: Re: Fallen Fellow Wheeler - Art Lilley (NC_ZUK)
Post by: Mike71 on June 27, 2007, 10:52:14 AM: wow :( i talked to him once i think and he was a very nice person very sad to hear about this :(

he sounds like one of those people that wouldnt want everyone to be sad.