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My thoughts and payers go out to the family and friends involved...
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My thoughts are with BobbyB, Pat, and particularly Pat's family. I'm glad to hear that all the others will recover.
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Offshoredrillin you are all class !!
Your response to that SOB was heartfelt, respectfull and pure class. God Bless All that feel the pain of this trajedy, godspeed Patrick. X |
This is sad. God's speed to all involved.
As for the St.Mary's aricle; Why are the clueless always the loudest!! :mad: |
Bobby & Pat, you & Your loved ones will be in our prayers.:(
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon our boating families & friends, increase Your mercy in us, in these difficult moments . Too, too sad! Glenn & Charlene:( |
Amen!
GlennW. |
So sorry to hear this. God Bless everyone involved.
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Extremely saddened to hear of another tragic boating accident. Prayers going out for family & friends.
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Just got hom from the hospital after spending the afternoon with Bobby. They are not quite sure when he will be getting out but seem to think they will move him from ICU to a regular room over the next 12 hours. He is doing well and the family says thanks for all the thoughts and prayers.
Still no word on Pat at this time..... |
I have worked with Pat and Dustin over the past year...
not really getting to know Pat all that well it is presumed that I will never get to... and so I am heartbroken for the time spent listening to his storys always brought a smile.. ********GODSPEED PAT*********** *(Cherish Today for all that it is Worth, for tomorrow you maybe under the Earth)* |
Our prayers and thoughts go out to everyone involved...
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Originally Posted by offshoredrillin
(Post 2715000)
I did respond, we will see where it goes, hopefully the good people of St Marys will continue to help;
In reading your report on the boat accident on Sunday, then your response to readers is utterly appalling. Whereas you state you are reporting the facts, you seem to have forgotten the rules of journalism where you inject your opinion as fact. The headline itself claims the individuals had no brains, quite frankly, all of the individuals on board are business men in St Marys county, quite possibly advertisers in your want to be newspaper. Secondly, you again inject your uneducated boating opinion that hitting the sandbar is the equivalent of hitting a barn, you further inject what potentially could happen IF alcohol was involved, wholly not knowing but putting that into the article to make a bad situation seem so much worse. It's called sensationalism, please tell me what journalism class you learned this in? You then try to justify it with your quote of not knowing if alcohol was involved or just stupidity, millions of people are involved in accidents daily, unfortunately some of them are fatal. Are you really of the makeup that think these men purposely set out to be injured and presumed dead? You reported the facts along with your own opinions, which lead me to believe that you have a personal agenda against boaters, I can assure you as a sponsor of the boat in the accident, it was doing nowhere near its potential speed, are you of the same opinion of the people that enjoy exotic cars or the muscle cars from the past, surely the companies that make/made these cars aren't stupid (your terminology) as these manufacturers are global companies that have in part helped forge America The same America that gives you the ability of free speech to post senseless diatribe. The same as the first line in a Doctors code is "First do no harm"...real journalists will state the facts and report news, not embellish it with speculation and opinion. I find your style of reporting and your subsequent responses to your readers childish and irresponsible. You even went as far as to insinuate the place where they were supposedly drinking!!! please show me what report that was in? Whereas newspapers and now web blogs were the cornerstone of community, I challenge you to do some good for the families of the injured and missing. I along with my fellow boaters have established a fund for the medical bills and the family of the missing man. You see, we boaters try to help our brethren and friends in time of need, not trying to capitalize off of sensationalism. donations can be sent to; Proform Protective Films Inc BobbyB fund or Reiter Family fund 3220-D Corporate Ct. Ellicott City MD. 21042 866-776-3682 Visa and MC accepted In conclusion Mr. Editor, no one has a problem with facts, just stick to them. I would also extend to you a chance to ride in one of our boats, please allow us to educate you on what it takes to operate safely and avoid a tragedy. Surely you have no reason to refuse education? Rob Freeman President/CEO Proform Protective Films Inc. |
I just found this...
I have been updating the web site with the latest information I can validate. This is my back yard, my hometown, and my family. I have been on site and on board boats searching. Channel 5 news did a very accurate story Monday night at 5:00 pm and again at 6:00pm to correct some of the rumors and stories that have surfaced. The support from all here at offshore only, and from friends at home has been tremendous. There has been a bank account set up for Bobby and Pat to help out. Information about this is on the web site. Please visit the web site as I will be updating daily for further information. http://reiterracing553.com Marcelo (Crew Chief 553, Friend) |
Originally Posted by cello
(Post 2715634)
I just found this...
I have been updating the web site with the latest information I can validate. This is my back yard, my hometown, and my family. I have been on site and on board boats searching. Channel 5 news did a very accurate story Monday night at 5:00 pm and again at 6:00pm to correct some of the rumors and stories that have surfaced. The support from all here at offshore only, and from friends at home has been tremendous. There has been a bank account set up for Bobby and Pat to help out. Information about this is on the web site. Please visit the web site as I will be updating daily for further information. http://reiterracing553.com Marcelo (Crew Chief 553, Friend) |
Originally Posted by PARADOX
(Post 2713582)
My prayers and best wishes go out to all of them.
They will be in our prayers.... Seems to be a bad time for performance boating lovers... Divenstar :( |
Prayers go out to all involved. So sad.
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Prayers sent!
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Update:
As the search continues into the night for Pat there is a glimmer of hope for day break. I have had divers on my boat this afternoon searching the the pilings and the framewaork of the 1000' long, US Navy pier that had turned up clear. While the divers were onboard this evening, DNR boats with sonar devises onboard their boat, had located an "area of interest". This area was maked this evening with bouyes in the general area of the accident. The area of interest is in about 120' of water. The plan is to send divers in the area tomorrow morning with divers certified at that depth to investigate the image found. An investigator from the Maryland Department of Natural Reasources had ask me to give a statement of what I knew about the accident. Due the fact that I was the last one to see them prior to the accident. He had came to my house after learning that my boat was the sister ship of bobby's boat and wanted to learn more about the motors, top speed haul configuation, etc. I spoke with Bobby's mother this evening and she claimed that his condition is stable and improving. Kenny, in also still in the hospital with his leg injury. Josh, although sore, is up and walking and was helpping today with the search for Pat. Please understand that the information given on the findings today is preliminary and still under investigation. We all have a tremendous amount of hope for the mornings search. Mike, Augie and Allen, I very much appriciate your calls today and will let you know how things develop in the afternoon. I am sorry if I couldn't answer everyones calls today, but I promiss I will try and do better tomorrow. God bless the families and thank the OPA and friends for your support. |
Prayers go up.
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Here is the link to the Channel 5 news stories that were mentioned....the links to the two videos of the 5 and 6 o'clock news stories are under the picture of Pat.
http://www.myfoxdc.com/myfox/pages/H...d=1.1.1&sflg=1 We are still praying... Patti and Bill |
The CBPBA and the OPA have set up a fund to help out Bobby and Pat's family. The fund will be administered by three trustees- Ed "Smitty" Smith - President OPA, Andy Livermore - President CBPBA, and Jim Voege - Treasurer CBPBA. All funds will be directly passed through to Bobby and Pat's family to help them through this trying time. Many people have expressed a desire to help so this is a great way to do it. We are accepting credit cards through http://www.paypal.com . Go to the link and click on "Send Money" then folow the instructions to send money to [email protected] . In the comments section please put "Bobby and Pat Fund" . If you would like to send a check please make it out to CBPBA and in the memo section put "Bobby and Pat Fund". Send it to:
CBPBA PO Box 1722 Pasadena, MD 21123 Thanks for your support in advance. |
I just sent in my check in today to the "Bobby B Fund" setup by Rob Freeman of Proform Protective Films.
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Originally Posted by AB From Windsor
(Post 2716130)
I just sent in my check in today to the "Bobby B Fund" setup by Rob Freeman of Proform Protective Films.
Rob was holding off on that so we could set this up. I suspect he'll just mail it through, we'll get it handled. Thanks for your donattion, as you can expect Pat's family and Bobby will both have a hard time over this and every little bit we can do helps. |
Originally Posted by insptech
(Post 2716136)
Rob was holding off on that so we could set this up. I suspect he'll just mail it through, we'll get it handled. Thanks for your donattion, as you can expect Pat's family and Bobby will both have a hard time over this and every little bit we can do helps.
Originally Posted by AB From Windsor
(Post 2716130)
I just sent in my check in today to the "Bobby B Fund" setup by Rob Freeman of Proform Protective Films.
accounts were cleared through my bank as non taxable so it is a wash through... One account is the BobbyB fund the other is Reiter Family fund. 866-776-3682...Rob |
Originally Posted by 45sonic
(Post 2716036)
Here is the link to the Channel 5 news stories Joe mentions....the links to the two videos of the 5 and 6 o'clock news stories are under the picture of Pat.
http://www.myfoxdc.com/myfox/pages/H...d=1.1.1&sflg=1 We are still praying... Patti and Bill Still praying, finally some responsible reporting and not headline grabbers. |
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Update:
As some of may have heard, the side band scaner and the dive team were scheduled to be on seen at 8:00 am, They did not show claiming that the DNR was unable to locate a side scan. They then were rescheduled to be on seen between 1:00 and 2:00 this afternoon, the team did not show up at that point either claiming the divers were volunteers and had full time jobs but are schedule to coordinate the efforts by 4:00 this evening. You guessed it, no show. At 4:30, I was able to get intouch with the investigator in charge towhich he contacted the comander of the DNR. After a "conversation" with him, he assurd me that a full compliment of divers and a side band sonar will be dispatched on sceen by 8:00 am Thursaday morning. I will be onsceen in the morning to be certain that this commitment is being met. I will not stand by and do nothing, while our brother is missing. There were today, 3 DNR boats and 15 to 20 friends and citizen boats on patrol from 6:30 this morning until dark. I have spoken with Bobby, he is very sore and still in the critical care unit. The doctors have performed a CT scan on Bobby, this in an effort to locate his possible internal bleeding. As of 9:00 this evening. Bobby is being rushed into surgery as I am writing this, fearing that Bobby's kidney is severed in two. Debbie, Dustin and Coddy, the best way I can put this is, is that they are numb. I have also contact the investigating officer and the Calvery County District Attorney's Office, in an effort to reclaim Bobby's boat. The hope is, that they should give me an answer on the boat by Friday of Saturday. I am trying to get an oppertunity to "pickle" the engines, and salvage the power and drive train. I keep my fingers crossed on a successfull dive in the morning. I want to take this time once again to thank everyone for their support for the familys. I have also read the threads concerning the fund raisers for both Bobby and Pat's family. The brotherhood of the OPA and CBPBA is one that can't be broken. The outpouring of emails and phone calls is phenomenal. I speak for myself and the family's, when I say, I am very proud to be associated with such an incredible, carring and tight knit extended family. Thank you again for your support. I will be back to everyone tomorrow afternoon, with an update. Joe Peary 301-904-9993. |
Thank you for keeping us updated. Bobby get better buddy, my Familey is praying for you and Pats Family!!!!!!!!
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Thank you for the update. Not a minute goes by where all of you are not on my mind.
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i am going to the hospital in the morning and will have an update on Bobby........
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Thanks for the update, Hopefully Bobby pulls through and is back boating in may. I still have those guys and their families on my mind and wish them the best.
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I just wanted to give you some insite into what you are dealing with in your search. I have been in your shoes. Three years ago now I was riding snow mobiles with some freinds when we hit a lake and half way across found that it was not frozen all the way. Two of us made it all the way across over about 1-1.5 miles of open water. My very close friend and business partner did not make it.
Durring the search we all thought that they should be doing this or that, take into account things that WE thought were important. In reality they were not. We kept saying that you have to take into account currents and wind and...... We later found that all these things have very little effect on the way that the body "travels" while in the water. They also did not show up when they said that they would and that was of course very frustrating. He should be VERY CLOSE to the accident sceen if we assume a few things. We found this all out when after many days fo the Maine park services searching we hired a gentlemen from Utah that does nothing but search for and recover people. We also learned from this wonderful husband and wife team http://gralston1.home.mindspring.com/Sidescan.html that dogs can often times be used to locate people in water. We tried Gadaver dogs but the weather did not co-operate for us. We were told that a good dog can find a person over 150 feet down. They will not pinpoint the location but they can get you close. If you try this let me know and I can let you know how they told me to do this. If the police are not successful with their search and I hope that they are I highly recommend contacting Gene and Cindy in the above link. They are wonderfull people and can give you a lot of insite. They work for only the cost of travel and stay. While they were not successful in our search they ussually are. Please feel free to email or call me at any time if you need to talk I have been through this and am reliving it every time I ready your thread. (978) 985-0639 Jon |
Gods speed:(
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This is just terrible, may they find Pat soon to give the Reiter family peace and Bobby keep fighting, I pray the surgury was a success....
Pat |
Joe you're a good guy and those families need you. Great job!
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Never met Pat but I have had the pleasure of hanging out with Bobby. My thoughts and prayers go out to them. Speedy recovery Bobby and I hope for the best for Pats family..
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The unofficial word is they found Pat this morning.
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Originally Posted by HeavyP
(Post 2717166)
The unofficial word is they found Pat this morning.
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Originally Posted by HeavyP
(Post 2717166)
The unofficial word is they found Pat this morning.
As stated in an earlier post from 10-14-08: As the search continues into the night for Pat there is a glimmer of hope for day break. I have had divers on my boat this afternoon searching the the pilings and the framewaork of the 1000' long, US Navy pier that had turned up clear. While the divers were onboard this evening, DNR boats with sonar devises onboard their boat, had located an "area of interest". This area was maked this evening with bouyes in the general area of the accident. The area of interest is in about 120' of water. The plan is to send divers in the area tomorrow morning with divers certified at that depth to investigate the image found. This is where the search stands at this point. They are still working the area quoted above. |
I just talked to Joe in Solomons they have not found Pat yet. They have two side scan sonnars with divers ready to go in the water. Once we get more information on Pat we will pass it on but please keep the rumors quit please.
I will have an update on Bobby this afternoon. I can tell that he did not have surgery last night and they are waiting for another opinion this afternoon. |
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