Our condolences to the family. I'm sure finding him will help with the closure.

Thoughts and prayers to the Reiter family.

I never had the pleasure of meeting Pat, but it's clear that he touched many lives. His contributions to life, family, friends and boating are what defined the man and the brotherhood to which he belonged. To those left behind, may you cherish your memories of Pat and love life to the fullest as he did.

God Speed and Rest in Peace

My condolences to the Reiter family :(

Pat was an amazing competitor, and a great perosn always willing to help anyone, at any time. He will be truly missed. God Bless and God Speed.

what a sad day for all GOD SPEED

Thanks to everyone who aided in the rescue and the recovery of our friends! You are greatly greatly appreciated!!

God speed Pat and welcome home. Hope you feel better soon Bobby, I'll call you when things settle down! Hang in there!

Saw Bobby today. He wants everyone to know how much all the thoughts and prayers are appreciated SO from Bobby a big "Thank you".

Damn, prayers and condolences to everyone.

Our condolences and prayers go out to Pat's entire family. I also have never had the opportunity to meet him , but have spoken to him a few times as he was assembling the boat. What a great guy! I have been praying day and night since this tragic accident was made known to me. We wish Bobby a very speedy recovery in his health. He's has been a great customer , competitor, and most of all a super friend that loves to call me and bust balls! Get well soon Bobby and God Speed Pat!

Viewing for Pat Reiter:
Will be held on Wednesday October 22nd
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 6:00 - 8:00pm
Location: Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home P.A.
30195 Three Notch Road Box 128
Charlotte Hall, Maryland 20622
301-472-4400

http://www.reiterracing553.com

United We Race

Marcelo (Crew Chief 553, Friend)

Im glad Bobby is doing better and that Pat has been found. At least his family will have closure now. Speedy recovery Bobby

This is the first time I have been able to sit down at the computer since we found Pat. I’m feeling angry, sad and very alone. Bobby, Pat, Kenny and Josh, came to my house on Sunday to help me with my race boat. We weren’t successful that day but, the last thing Pat said to me as he was leaving my house that Sunday afternoon was, “bring the boat over on Monday, I’ll fix it”. Pat was the most selfless person I knew. Always willing to help out. Never say no attitude. Pat was my friend, my buddy, my mechanic. The squirrel. We have all lost too many of our family members, friends and comrades. We all take chances every time we Race, Test, or just GO FAST, in our boats. I think though, we have all learned a lesson, a very costly lessen that was taught to us by our fallen brothers. I believe that some of these tragedies could have been avoided if maybe they were wearing their life jackets. Maybe our fallen brothers are trying to teach us something? We all have had the time to start the grieving process, and it hurts, it hurts real bad. I don’t want to have my family and friends go through what we have all went through again. Therefore, I have made a commitment to my family and friends. That commitment is a promise for all on board to wear our PFD’s when my boat is on plane. We all live life on the edge, but at what cost? I don’t mean to sound pompous, but I do believe that some of our fallen brothers could have possibly been saved, had they been wearing some form life jacket. I have enough decals on my boat. I salute Smitty, Augie, Allen and the rest of the safety committee within the OPA for keeping us safe while racing. God Bless our fallen brothers.


Joe Peary
Crew Chief
Hot Licks Racing 371

Rip
 

I have been off the site for quite some time
so sad to hea. Please accept my condolences family and
freinds.R>I>P

Condolences to the family. Glad he was found. R.I.P.

I spent most of the afternoon with Bobby and he is doing great. His Left hip was fractured and that was causing a lot of pain when he stood up. HE is doing better now and is going to get out of bed tommorow with the help of some crutches. He thanks everyone for all their thoughts and prayers. They said he may be out later this week. Jason also got one engine running today and he thinks the other needs a new ignition box and it will be ok.

This is how I want to Remember our Team!!

Cambridge 2007

http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/q...ionals_69_.jpg

As it should be. That's a great pic that needs no caption.

That is a great shot of the team we were present for that race and we wish the families the best god bless your family!

This is how most of us will remember Pat...Team Thunderstruck 553 (2008).

http://reiterracing553.com/Team%20Pi...Team%20Pic.jpg

Marcelo (Crew Chief, Friend)
Dustin (Son, Throttles)
Mike Murray (Crew)
Perry Franz (Brother in Law)
Cody (Son, Crew)
Steve Dale (Crew)
Bryan Martin (Crew)

Cody, Pat and Dustin

Ocean City 2007

http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/q...ityrace263.jpg

I have posted Pat's Obituary on the web site.
http://www.reiterracing553.com

Marcelo (Crew Chief, Friend)

Marcell,

Thank you very much for keeping us all updated with the arrangements.

Thanks for the pictures and we will see you all later today and tomorrow

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7...D550/ry%3D400/

Hot Licks Team 07'

We put Pat to rest today. May you rest in peace.

I personally want to thank all of you for your support. This is a great brotherhood second to none.
For the race teams that attended the viewing "THANK YOU".
Deb, Dustin, Cody, and Pat's family "THANK ALL OF YOU".

I'm lost for words........

Marcelo (Crew Chief 553, Friend)

As for all to be notified that this coming Sat there will be a benefit gathering at Cape St Mary's Sports Bar for ( well as best said the other person in the boat) Ken, starting at 3:00pm. open bar til $ runs out but hope to see all there. Please join us for a good time

Very sad day. However you know Pat was grinning hearing the boat fire up! That was awesome!!

Did they fire a boat up at the wake?

Actually just after the burial service. Not just any boat. It was the boat Pat built for he and his son to race, Thunderstruck. The boat has tractor stacks up through the motor hatch. The “squirrel power” was making some noise!

It was definitely a special touch to a very tragic, sad event.

That was nice to read, thanks Wayne

I agree, that had to be a real touching moment. What a send off and tribute to Pat Reiter.

some other people wanted to hear the boat run afterwards at a recption they had but there was not water and so it did not happen.

A 16 cylinder salute. How cool is that?

For those of you interested....
I have posted on the website, http://www.reiterracing553.com, the Eulogy of Pat that his brother Donald wrote.

Marcelo (Crew Chief 553, Friend)

wow, I only got to meet Pat last year, thanks Donald for writing and Marcelo for posting it...gives great insight...again my condolences to the Reiter family and may Pat rest in peace.

Marcelo if you need anything please call......hope we can hang out more under better circumstances.

Thanks Mike.

I think I am still hungover...