I just was told the news. I have no words to say how sad this is and how much of a great person Pat is. To the entire Reiter family my deepest condolences and prayers go out to you. From my entire family and all of us at Superheat racing GOD BLESS!!!!

From my Crew and Family - Our Love and Thoughts are with Pat and your Family. I'm in shock again - unbelievable year!
Steve
ECBRC

I am Karen's Daughter (scandelous - Joe). My mom and Joe have been out on the water all morning helping with whatever they can. They just talked to Bobby and he is doing ok.

Here is some info and pics from a local web-site, this was posted early on so some of the info IE. the sandbar is inacurate

http://www.thebaynet.com/news/index....story_ID/10391

Pat and Bobby, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

I know everyone is searching hard but has anyone checked inside the boat up in the cabin? It is possable that he could have ended up in there.
MD

yes they have checked the boat but there really isn't much of a "cabin" anyway. After the boat flipped it landed right side up and then once it was dragged to the beach it sank. The area where they crashed is a pretty big area and the water gets to be very very deep.

Does Pat have a vest on? What is the water like?

I just left Bobby at the hospital, he is in good sprits and wanted to thank everyone for their well wishes. It looks like he will be there until Thursday or Friday. Please keep everyone invloved in your thoughts and prayers. As I get more information I will pass it on.

I don't beleive so, but I am not completely sure about the vest. The water wasn't very rough but there were a lot of boats out as it was a really nice day, the water temp is still fairly warm here, I saw some kids tubing on Sat.

I just heard from my mom and Joe (scandelous) and they are still out searching, only stopping for gas. If I hear anything else I will let you know.

BTW the link I posted above has been up-dated again.

It's a river emptying into the Chesapeake Bay, very deep there.

Very tragic news, I along with all the STARS Members are speechless. Our prayers and thoughts go out to Pat's and Bobby's families.

Pop

Sad news.. Bobby get well soon, Prayers to all the families...

Bruce

Just got off the phone with Joe Peary, Pats friend, and crew for Hot Licks racing. He said they are still out there now looking for Pat with about 15 other boats there helping. No sign of Pat thus far. Joe said the water is about 100 foot deep where the accident occured. Spoke to Bobby's mom and she said Bobby is fine but banged up a little. Anything the Reiter family may need please let me know. My deepest sympathy. Alan Petitt-OPA Racing

wow i just cant beleive this, forgive me for not having anything to say but im completely speechless. Bobby i hope you get better bud. My prayers go to pats family. Im here if you guys need anything. Pat was a GREAT man. A true competitor, A family man and a kind sole. Please keep me updated my greatest condolences go out to all the families.
-Boomer

This was posted last month in another thread speaking about Pat and his team. I only met Pat a few short months ago at our first race in Ocean City and he was one of the first guys to come over to us and introduce himself. He said "hi i'am Squirrel from OSO if theres any thing you need let me know" And from that moment on he treated my team and me like family. With much sadness in my heart I say God Bless Pat and his Family you will be sadly missed.

Mike O

our prayers go out to Pat and his family at this hard time, if u guys need anything we are here
the papa dukes team

i just feal sad inside hoping for the best--- bobby 301

Still Got It Team, Our prayer and thoughts are with all the families. John, Rich & Chief

Thought and prayers go out to everyone involved.

Update: I had just gotten in from the water. I first, on behalf the the family, want to thank everyone for thier well wishes. The Rieter Family is pround to be associated with such a professional group of team mates. I had been on the water since 6:00 am, with approx. 15 of Pats close friends and 6 DNR and CC boats and 3 helicopters. We are continuing the search for Pat in the morning. The water in the area of the accident is about 125' deep. The curent rips at 5 to 6 knots. The body of water is in the Patuxent River in Calver County MD. The river is about 3/4 mile wide at it's narrowest point. Josh and Kenny are fine, and will make a speed recovery. BobbyB as Mike had mentioned is doing better and expects to make a full recovery also. I also want to thank everyone who called today wanting to help in the search. I will update as I can. I will be on the water to help in the search tomorrow at 6:00 am. If you wish to contact me tomorrow, please feel free to do so at Joe Peary 301-904-9993.

Dee just called me and gave us the very sad news. Our thoughts and prayers will be with Pats family. Bobby i hope you get well soon.

Thanks for the update Joe. Patti and I have no words to express how we feel at this time. Your and everyones efforts do not go unnoticed. When I spoke with you earlier today I mentioned if you need anything please do not hesitate to call.

Bill & Patti
301-674-2773

I have updated the web site for accurate information about the accident. Myself and many other friends of Pat and his family have been there throughout.
I will keep updating the site as soon as I get more information.
http://www.reiterracing553.com

Marcelo (crew chief, friend).

I pray for everyone involved, very sad.

Thanks for all you are doing down there Joe, we all wish we could do more, if there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to ask.

So sad.Prayers for the Reiter family.Get well Bobby.

Mark

Very very sad to hear the news. Debbie you and your family will certainly be in all of our prayers. Let us know if you need anything at all, Pat is a great guy, always bring a smile, laugh, and a helping hand to anyone who needed it.

Pat is a good friend and he and his family are in my thoughts tonight, Bobby get better buddy, this is a total shock to me and others!!!!

This is Joes Step-daughter (please note the JR on the screen name). Anyway he asked me to let you all know that is was NOT Josh Gibbons on the boat. He showed up shortly after on the beach but was not riding in the boat.

Joe....thanks to you and everyone involved in the search......We have become a huge family.....and when something like this happens it feels like we lost one of our own....

This hits home to all of us....I have lost a lot of freinds but this one is tough to take.....

To Pat's family...please let us know if there is anything we can do.....

Bobby.....we wish you a speady recovery....let me know what I can do bud....see ya soon....

In total dis-belief ! ! ! !
 

God bless all of you for your prayers!

Get well Bobby, we pray for your recovery.

Prayers for our lost brother, Pat .

Of all the many, many people we met this racing season, two of the most generous, genuine, friendly guys on the planet. God speed to the Reiter family and racing families.

Glenn W & Charlene

I'm heartbroken! Can't even find the words to say. Pat, great guy, Bobby, I hope you get better soon. God Bless you all. Augie, Lisa and The Boyz

our prayers go out to family and freinds.

A friend of Bobby and Pat has started up an account to go towards hospital bills and other needs. Please visit the site for more detailed information on this, and updates on the search for Pat.

http://reiterracing553.com

Fell free to contact me via E-mail at [email protected].

Marcelo (Crew Chief 553, Friend)

Any updated news, I still can't believe this has happen.

See Mike's post in General Boating Discussion forum

our prayers go out to the family,
bandit racing

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.

Our prayers to the family and the team.

Jersey Pirate Race team

My prayers go to the family! Jo