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popo8
11-27-2017, 01:15 PM
Many of u know him as well... if u have ever been to my dyno day events, u know the owner of Performance Specialties, Ray, who is the nicest guy around.
He called 911 early this am and got a lift to the hospital since he couls barely breath.
Ive been texting with him and the woman who works in the front of his shop all morning.
Hes had heart problems, and just moments ago, those problems got the best off him.
Im sick to my stomach over this...
GodSpeed Ray Mayer...
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popo8
11-27-2017, 01:23 PM
Some pics I have of Ray...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171127/1a8289d758e9825e092cb620a1ffa45d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171127/672e8555ed59bc3d7b49519d36cb2156.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171127/c2008dafa3d38860199f806dcdd0f854.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171127/2c8334824131dceda4e987856d3bc569.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171127/89e05b25045d5c8574a23ae16024003f.jpg
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fullforce
11-27-2017, 01:59 PM
man...., prayers for his family and friends
agenthol302
11-27-2017, 03:44 PM
sounds horrible, Rest In Peace
SSlowBoat
11-27-2017, 06:30 PM
saw your post on fb, I'm so sorry man. he was awesome.
RIP Ray
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popo8
11-27-2017, 10:49 PM
Thanks everyone... it still seems surreal.
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popo8
11-27-2017, 11:13 PM
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harner
11-28-2017, 09:22 AM
Ray was a good guy. I didn't know him outside of the dyno day events, but he was always soft spoken and willing to help with things. He was an obvious member of the car community in the area and heavily respected. Pottstown is a very unique area with all of the speed shops everywhere, and for him to be around for so long and thrive is respectful.
One thing I'll share about my experience with him, is when I had my 5th gen at the dyno day. Both years it was entered, there were a lot of back to back cars with their owners wanting to run their own cars. By the time it was my turn, I asked him to run my car and he lit up as he was both happy to sit down and rest and also get to run something instead of being the guy, standing at the computer all day. This was the case two years in a row with my car and I'm glad he ran it.
RIP!
popo8
11-28-2017, 08:30 PM
Memorial service
https://www.facebook.com/events/520610558316446/?ti=cl
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popo8
11-28-2017, 09:31 PM
Memorial cruise
https://www.facebook.com/events/1920352334658973/?ti=cl
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1QUICKZ28
11-29-2017, 10:07 AM
Larry, So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with all. [emoji1317]
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Stormyweather
11-29-2017, 01:07 PM
Prayers to the family.
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popo8
11-30-2017, 09:53 AM
http://honor.americanheart.org/site/TR/Events/General?pg=fund&fr_id=1030&pxfid=288146
popo8
12-01-2017, 01:51 PM
http://m.legacy.com/obituaries/pottsmerc/obituary.aspx?n=raymond-edward-mayer-jr&pid=187382742&referrer=0&preview=True
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popo8
12-02-2017, 08:38 PM
Rays son Justin driving one of his dad's cars. The box with Ray's cremated remains riding shotgun as we have a Police escorted cruise of easily over 100 cars.
God Speed Bro... :(
I miss u already...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171203/aba56ed6095a51b256b8e54ccba36f03.jpg
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popo8
12-03-2017, 10:20 PM
Me talkin to Rays son justin explaining the cruise course...
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popo8
12-03-2017, 10:20 PM
Police escort made it feel really special as well...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171204/642c69717a16ddab8a9891e1f614ff6d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171204/7f7f33c54b6e3460060cc3321ae16f27.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171204/65f3da4f5c01c395f419ec89f25d94a9.jpg
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SSlowBoat
12-04-2017, 05:21 AM
it was definitely an honor to be involved in. was really cool the local pd escorted everyone all the way down past his shop. rest in peace ray
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popo8
12-04-2017, 07:07 AM
Thanku to u, Kat and Osie for being there. Sorry again I didnt/couldnt hang out long.
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The Batman
12-04-2017, 01:08 PM
Godspeed :(
Sahara54
12-04-2017, 10:26 PM
Sorry I wasn't able to make it. Really wanted to make the trip up.
popo8
12-21-2017, 07:00 AM
Looks like Rays head mechanic, Tom is trying to buy the shop and keep Ray's legacy alive. We are also talking of doing a dyno day on our regular Easter weekend (depending on my health status) to raise money for Ray's family. Keep ur eyes open for that and thanks for all the support guys.
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SSlowBoat
12-21-2017, 10:06 AM
Looks like Rays head mechanic, Tom is trying to buy the shop and keep Ray's legacy alive. We are also talking of doing a dyno day on our regular Easter weekend (depending on my health status) to raise money for Ray's family. Keep ur eyes open for that and thanks for all the support guys.
Sent from my SM-G955U using TapatalkI was gonna ask if there was any news. I hope it pans out.
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Camaro96
12-21-2017, 06:41 PM
Looks like Rays head mechanic, Tom is trying to buy the shop and keep Ray's legacy alive. We are also talking of doing a dyno day on our regular Easter weekend (depending on my health status) to raise money for Ray's family. Keep ur eyes open for that and thanks for all the support guys.
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popo8
12-21-2017, 08:26 PM
Ive already discussed this with Ang. If they cant pull it off, We are not gonna let it get sold to someone that will chamge it. We will buy it and figure it out..
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SSlowBoat
12-22-2017, 08:45 PM
Ive already discussed this with Ang. If they cant pull it off, We are not gonna let it get sold to someone that will chamge it. We will buy it and figure it out..
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalkgiven your possible upcoming circumstances pending outcomes of things etc etc, I have had this convo with osie/kat and we suspected you were goin to say this exact statement. you have 120% support from your slightly distant neighbors if that were to come about.
whatever does happen, I pray it is kept going. one of the nicest shops I've ever been to. always clean, presentable, professional.
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popo8
12-22-2017, 08:55 PM
given your possible upcoming circumstances pending outcomes of things etc etc, I have had this convo with osie/kat and we suspected you were goin to say this exact statement. you have 120% support from your slightly distant neighbors if that were to come about.
whatever does happen, I pray it is kept going. one of the nicest shops I've ever been to. always clean, presentable, professional.
Sent from my SM-N950U using TapatalkThanku man... i really appreciate it. Will keep u posted.
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