Request from SLITS' Family Options

[JustinMeier]

Hi everyone,

It's been great reading through the memorial thread. You guys can't believe how much it helped to read about all the people he touched through the years with his knowledge and humor. You guys were truly special to him, and I thank you greatly for including the old abrasive softy in to your lives. Please don't forget that Dad continues to live on in all of you!

The story is this....
He arrived at work Wed morning and couldn't get out of the truck, complaining about abdominal pain. Work called 911 and when the ambulance arrived, in true spirit he asked "What the hell are they doing here?!"
The Paramedics and ER staff got him all the way to surgery which was amazing being that the rupture was 13cm. The size of the cut they made in his chest (almost all the way down the torso) indicated that they were in a major hurry to get the bleeding under control. There was also a large needle mark in his juggler which we assume was to deliver either blood or fluids in a rapid manner. The hospital really tried, unfortunately the blood loss was just too much.

Since Dad was such a giving man and loved to help people, we decided to donate. The unfortunate part is that we were too late to harvest organs, but then again I'm not sure anyone would want them (liver especially) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
Long bones (arm and leg) were donated so that someone with cancer or a bone disease can walk or use their arm again. Corneas were also donated so that someone with vision loss can see again. On the way out he's going to help a few more people have a better quality of life.

Us kids did a viewing yesterday and you will all be happy to know he still has a shit eating grin on his face. It looks like he went out happy. He got to see his kids grow up and start their lives, finally saw me get my crap together.



So we are looking for some of your favorite pictures/videos for our collection. Either post or email to me justinmeier@gmail.com


Thank you guys!!!!

- Justin

p.s. Dad wanted to send along a message.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/finger.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif)

[horizontally-opposed]

Justin,

I don't know you and didn't know your dad, but I can tell I love you and him.

I'm so sorry for your loss. But thanks for the grin this morning. We just lost someone close in our family, and he had this grin on him at the viewing, too. And I am certain he would wholeheartedly endorse your message above from the other side.

pete

[Larmo63]

Thank you for that update. I can tell you have the same wit and humor that your Dad has.

I used 'has' because he will live on in our memories for many years to come, but our swaps, drives, and car shows won't be quite the same without him.

[VegasRacer]

[SharonG]

Hey Justin,

I'm so sorry for your loss. I considered Ron a friend and will see what other photos I can find to forward.

Please consider attending the 914 Red Rocks Classic event (link here). I'm not sure if Ron ever missed it. It won't be the same without him.

[MoveQik]

Thank you for the update.

As far as I know...this is one of only two times we were ever able to document Slits actually attempting to clean his car...and he was pissed about it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Red Rocks Classic 2007

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i132.photobucket.com-3881-1470500113.1.jpg)

[iankarr]

Hi Justin,

We've never met. And I've never even met your dad. But you're family.

I lost my dad on Thanksgiving 2013 and I know how surreal the experience is. And my Dad was sick for a while so it didn't come as a surprise. I can only imagine how much harder it must be when it's sudden.

Please know that you're not alone. Your dad obviously loved you and cared deeply about others. He didn't really leave...he just moved to a place where you need to communicate with him differently.

I hope that you keep his car and carry on (and carry on) like he would have. Keeping your family in our thoughts...

Ian

[ndfrigi]

Hi Justin,

Prayed for late Ron's family for comfort and peace!
A few pics from last 2015 route 66 event at Palm Springs

[JustinMeier]

Hey Justin,

I'm so sorry for your loss. I considered Ron a friend and will see what other photos I can find to forward.

Please consider attending the 914 Red Rocks Classic event (link here). I'm not sure if Ron ever missed it. It won't be the same without him.

Thank you!

That was the plan, we have family in Mancos and Cortez so it will be good to see them too. We should have the smokescreen kit on Dad's car uninstalled by then too.

[VegasRacer]

[Toast]

You got it Justin! Thank your for explaining what happened. I can totally see him saying that! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Here are a couple I will email to you, but will post them here for others to enjoy too. This is from Atomic Ramble 2007.

This is a rare one. Think its the only time I ever actually saw him play pool.

And then this started....

And I think this was his his last beer that night.....the one he just dropped out of his hand and didnt even notice. Followed by his pants, and then got hauled off in the drunk van. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

[914_teener]

Hey Justin….

Don’t have a lot of pictures of your Dad but more experiences I think for me. I include the story and the one pic I have. Sorry for the long post folks but it’s what I have to share.

Been a lot happening in my life right now as life happens, but I thought this morning I’d take some time after reading your post, and learning of your Dad’s passing on to the next road. He gave to others so I thought it I’d pass this little story along.

I first met your Dad about two years after I had divorced. I lost almost all the material things in my life except for the 914 and the house I was living in and a lot of “friends” that I no longer consider real friends today.

To keep myself busy, and meet other people, I started working on my car and joined the community here on line and a few other car clubs. I saw your Dad’s post one day about the then G&R swap meet that he and Glen used to have in Riverside at the yard, and decided that anyone who wrote with such “elegance” would be someone that must be “interesting” to meet.

My immediate reaction talking to Ron was …” kind of an asshole”… and then immediately after “I think I like him” . He then invited me to come by the yard on any Sunday he was there, to work on my car if I needed to.

Years later, I needed the 914 for a special event, and the rear caliper was sticking and needed to be replaced. No time to get it from PMB. I sent him a message and took him up on his offer to the yard and help me fix it. So we did, except that one adjuster was broken. So in tradition as the type of person your Dad was, he gave me a caliper he had laying around and just gave it to me. Wouldn’t accept anything for it.

Right after it was finished the newest friend I had found driving around town in my 914 pulled up in a bright red 350Z ….my finance. We had met out of interest in cars. Right away your Dad started talking about the Nissan 350Z , the motor, the sameness of the parts, what other models it had in common…. Later in conversation with my bride to be after meeting Ron, she said this….”kinda of an asshole”…..”but I like him”.

We got married in the car a week later. Yes....that's right..... in the car. I have pictures of that...but these stories are about how your Dad life intersected others so I'm not posting that one here.

The next story was interesting too. The driver is a really nice guy here so he’ll remain nameless as I think he might want that.






This happened on one of our “events” we went on. The story here about your Dad is that there he was…..same thing…talking about that the car could be saved, what parts were good………you know the story. I caught the picture at a time where he (and everyone else) thought we could actually get it off that rock. He believed the car was fixable. There was no cell service up there. So being the person he was and is…drove the owner down so he could phone and stayed with him for the tow truck.

So here is to you Ron….and your Dad Justin…..and just like opinions…..and you know what else……….

Everyone wishes they had a little Ron in their life.

God speed to you Ron and God bless your family Justin and our little 914 World.


Rob and Susan

[Rand]

Awesome story, Rob! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
Ok, now I'm going to tease you, as I think Ron would have. Do you see where you said "finance?" LOL. I'm guessing that was spellchanger (fiance) and not a Freudian slip. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Classic.

So great to see people sharing these memories. A testament to the man.

[914_teener]

Awesome story, Rob! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
Ok, now I'm going to tease you, as I think Ron would have. Do you see where you said "finance?" LOL. I'm guessing that was spellchanger (fiance) and not a Freudian slip. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Classic.

So great to see people sharing these memories. A testament to the man.

Nope.....on purpose....no spell checker.....I knew someone would see it.

[Rand]

Awesome story, Rob! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
Ok, now I'm going to tease you, as I think Ron would have. Do you see where you said "finance?" LOL. I'm guessing that was spellchanger (fiance) and not a Freudian slip. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Classic.

So great to see people sharing these memories. A testament to the man.

Nope.....on purpose....no spell checker.....I knew someone would see it.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Well played, sir. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[Elliot Cannon]

Here he is in one of his non-asshole moments. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) My favorite pic of SLITS. (Notice more than one finger raised).

[messix]

Slits must have not liked me..... he was never an ass hole to me .... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

[jeffdon]

Hi everyone,

It's been great reading through the memorial thread. You guys can't believe how much it helped to read about all the people he touched through the years with his knowledge and humor. You guys were truly special to him, and I thank you greatly for including the old abrasive softy in to your lives. Please don't forget that Dad continues to live on in all of you!

The story is this....
He arrived at work Wed morning and couldn't get out of the truck, complaining about abdominal pain. Work called 911 and when the ambulance arrived, in true spirit he asked "What the hell are they doing here?!"
The Paramedics and ER staff got him all the way to surgery which was amazing being that the rupture was 13cm. The size of the cut they made in his chest (almost all the way down the torso) indicated that they were in a major hurry to get the bleeding under control. There was also a large needle mark in his juggler which we assume was to deliver either blood or fluids in a rapid manner. The hospital really tried, unfortunately the blood loss was just too much.

Since Dad was such a giving man and loved to help people, we decided to donate. The unfortunate part is that we were too late to harvest organs, but then again I'm not sure anyone would want them (liver especially) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
Long bones (arm and leg) were donated so that someone with cancer or a bone disease can walk or use their arm again. Corneas were also donated so that someone with vision loss can see again. On the way out he's going to help a few more people have a better quality of life.

Us kids did a viewing yesterday and you will all be happy to know he still has a shit eating grin on his face. It looks like he went out happy. He got to see his kids grow up and start their lives, finally saw me get my crap together.



So we are looking for some of your favorite pictures/videos for our collection. Either post or email to me justinmeier@gmail.com


Thank you guys!!!!

- Justin

p.s. Dad wanted to send along a message.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/finger.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif)

Dammit, must be allergic to something in the air. My eyes are all watery.

Justin, I never met your dad, and wish I would have. You have my heartfelt condolences.

[ThePaintedMan]

Justin,
I too, never met SLITS in person, being an east-coast guy. But I lost my dad almost 1 year ago. From what I know about Ron, my dad and he would have definitely gotten along. Free spirits, if there ever were any.

As a "younger" guy here, your dad never made me feel dumb, despite his "asshole" moniker. In fact, he often encouraged me along in my own endeavors. When I'm gone, I'd be honored to be considered half the man that he was.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/finger.gif)

[EdwardBlume]

I lost my 914 Dad 20 years ago. You'll keep your Dad with you for the rest of your life. The good ones stay with us. God Bless.