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Fallen Fellow Wheeler - Art Lilley (NC_ZUK)

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« Reply #15 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
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Re: NC Zuk not coming back from Afghanistan.
« Reply #16 on: June 17, 2007, 11:36:41 PM »
Never good news. 
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Re: Fallen Fellow Wheeler - NC_ZUK
« Reply #17 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...
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Re: Fallen Fellow Wheeler - NC_ZUK
« Reply #18 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.

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Re: Fallen Fellow Wheeler - Art Lilley (NC_ZUK)
« Reply #19 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.
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Re: Fallen Fellow Wheeler - Art Lilley (NC_ZUK)
« Reply #20 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.

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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
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Re: Fallen Fellow Wheeler - Art Lilley (NC_ZUK)
« Reply #21 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.
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Re: Fallen Fellow Wheeler - Art Lilley (NC_ZUK)
« Reply #22 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.
« Last Edit: June 27, 2007, 07:34:39 AM by Uncivilized »
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Re: Fallen Fellow Wheeler - Art Lilley (NC_ZUK)
« Reply #23 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.
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Re: Fallen Fellow Wheeler - Art Lilley (NC_ZUK)
« Reply #24 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,

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Re: Fallen Fellow Wheeler - Art Lilley (NC_ZUK)
« Reply #25 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!!
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Re: Fallen Fellow Wheeler - Art Lilley (NC_ZUK)
« Reply #26 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:



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
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Re: Fallen Fellow Wheeler - Art Lilley (NC_ZUK)
« Reply #27 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.
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