This is very sad news for those of us that were frends with Bob may him and JT RIP. Sending out a prayer for his famley with a tear in my eye Bob will be missed at the lake.

RIP, my heart felt prayers go out to the families and friends. Its a horrible day in the offshore world today.

Sincere thoughts to all family & friends. RIP Race Boys. Tracy

RIP truly a sad day

For the first time in my life, I'm speechless. RIP

Please don't take the race continuing after the crash as any sign of lack of concern or disrespect. Racers are on the course with full confidence that the safety crews have their back....will be there quick....with a good result. If the "crash site" doesn't interfere with a clean line for the other boats, then the race goes on. The racers know this. The chopper pilots are instructed to hover in a manner that warns oncoming racers that there has been an incident. Many, many, many times, horrific accidents have ended with better results......just not so today. Sad...

Horrible crash!Loved that 4 engine boat sad RIP!

Race in peace Bob and Jeff.

pat W

Very sad news. This thread seems heavily censored though.

RIP Bob and Jeff! LOTO and the rest of the world will miss you!

Sad.

Down To The Sea In Ships
Charles W. Mitchell

I have gone down to the sea
I have worked the ships
I have seen the glory of the Lord
I have quenched my lips.

I have lived the life of a Mariner
The world can be a united neighborhood
I have defied the will of Lucifer
Working the ships in an adventuresome good.

I have been to many mountains
I have been through the valley of the shadow of death
I have sailed the seven seas
The lifeline of ships is a manifestation of
"Open Sesame" and God's breath.

I have gone down to the sea
I did see the sky
The Lord is my Captain
The Lord does glorify.

As ships that pass in the night
I have met the twain
I did go down to the sea
I would do it yet again.

I'm shocked!!!!! RIP. GODSPEED.:(

GODSPEED guys... GODSPEED......

So many deaths...
 

in the speed sports...in the air @ Reno, on the tracks in Vegas and now the waters of Key West...playing with speed is dancing with death...RIP to some really great racers, may you race forever in the hearts and minds of all who knew you.

Words can not describe the loss that was suffered today.My heart goes out to Sue Morgan and the rest of the Morgan family along with the Tillmans.Gone but never forgotton-may you both RIP.

Amen to that. RIP

RIP to Mr. Morgan and JT.... A devastating blow to the powerboat community and to the sport. These guys will truly be missed and not soon forgotten.

My condolences go out to the families of all parties and crew. May these men rest in peace and help provide fair winds and following seas for our brothers.

Bad day, bad news, too soon for these guys, way too soon...

Prayers are with the families... Godspeed.

godspeed may they rest in peace. They both went down doing what they loved. My prayers go out to the familes

A true loss,RIP.

Sorry to hear

Very sad, prayers to all the families.

Just watched that last youtube vid posted. As the rescue divers hit the water, it's tough to hold back a few tears, very erie.

RIP Gentlemen

Sorry to hear very sad! Regards to friends and family

We are so sorry to hear this terrible news, our prayers go out to the families of Bob and JT, may they Rest in Peace.

God Bless Bob and JT. you are in our prayers

God Speed

j

Just seen the last video and cant believe some schmuck laughing after it went over. Its been a rough month for all motorsports. My condolences to the families. Thoughts and prayers to all. Godspeed

I'll miss you Bob
 

This has been an awful day. One of the worst in my life. Bob Morgan was the coolest guy I have ever known. I have had the honor of being his engine builder for the last 30 years and he has taught me more about boats and racing than anyone else I know. We only meet a handful of people in life that we can truly call friend and Bob was one of those to me. I loved and respected him and will truly miss his company. I did not know JT Tillman as well but he was a really nice guy. He always had time to speak a kind word and to make me feel welcome in his race pit. I know he really loved his Mom. I think that says a lot about his character.

Guys, you will be missed and my world is at a loss without you in it.

Eric Casperson

Rest in Peace, Bob and Jeff. The world has lost 2 very inspirational souls.

Sad, Sad day for everyone who knew the crew or not. Thoughts go out for all of their families and friends.

I had the opportunity to speak with Bob numerous times in the late 1990's while working for Active Thunder Boats. He was always fun to talk to and new how make boats run fast. Rest in peace and prayers to the families involved.

Praying for the families and everyone envolved. RIP

So very sad. R.I.P boys. Condolences to the families of both men.

Very sad news and I feel really terrible for both their family & many friends, my prayers go out to all of you.

I never had the pleasure of meeting either of these guys, but throughout the years I've always admired Bob for his obvious dedication to this sport he cared so much for and the true hot rodding spirit he had..

I have no doubt both of them will be dearly missed by many..

Rest in peace, my condolences to their families

partial quote "friend and Bob was one of those to me. I loved and respected him and will truly miss his company. I did not know JT Tillman as well but he was a really nice guy. He always had time to speak a kind word and to make me feel welcome in his race pit. I know he really loved his Mom. I think that says a lot about his character."

....the world needs more gentlemen like these guys and can't afford to loose them in these ways.

This puts a tear in my eye---GODSPEED Bob & JT

Jim Lee, me, BLee, and many others did a toast tonight to bob and JT at Ricks here in Key west. As sad as this is, everyone here is only celebrating his life, not mourning the loss. Hearing the stories from a time before I could even see over the steering wheel has been a real honor. I met Bob when the Skater was "bad moon risin", he answered every question I had and loved bs'ing about boats. I think he would be happy to see all his friends share and celebrate his life the way everyone has. I know that's how I'd want it to be myself.

There's a memorial at 9 AM in the pits tomorrow for anyone that would like to be there.

RIP Skater Bro's....

My prayers and condolences go out to both families and their friends for their terrible loss. These gentlemen and their families put their hearts into this sport and now have given the ultimate sacrifice. They deserve our best prayers and wishes and will be remembered as heros and pioneers of the sport. RIP!

My condolences go out, sad day indeed.

R I P Bob and JT

My deepest condolences to the families, friends and Big Thunder team.