Rest in Peace Pat, Im fortunate I got to know you this year and thanks for all your help, you will be deeply missed by all.

Eddie

Pat U Will Be Missed Big Time, All The Help U Offered To Everyone And Your Friendship, We Will Miss U Buddy,
Team Papa Dukes

Pat;it was great getting to know you this year.Everyone was happy to see you and Dustin run up front in Cambridge.You will always be remembered for your willingness to help your fellow racers and your enthusiam for our sport.The races just arent going to be the same without you.RIP.

Mark

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.

To the Reiter Family, Friends and Crew, I feel fortunate to have met Pat at the few races we attended with the OPA. He was a great person and racer, we are so relieved to have him back and he will be sorely missed at our future races. Thanks for everyone's hard work and commitment for bringing him home. Thanks to Smitty for carrying the Squirrel to Key West, that means a lot-we will see you there. Our Thoughts and Love remain with you all throughout this difficult time. As for Bobby, I don't believe we've met, but I've been following the updates and thinking about you too, so get better quickly.

The empty seat is for Pat.

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Steve Adams
Owner/Driver
Runnin-n-Gunnin

ECBRC PR Guy

Pat, you will be deeply missed, you were a man among men. I know that you will be looking down on your family in this time of need. And knowing you, you'll find way to ease there pain..... Godspeed my friend, you will never be forgotten!!!
Chris

Rest in Peace Pat


Mike

Clarify please?

Squirrel will be cremated (?) and running with Smitty or Smitty are you talking about a sticker on the deck of your boat?

RIP Squirrel

I think they are talking about a fleece squirle, pat used to have on his boat i heard.

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)

I have tried to write something now 7 times, and all I can say is to the Reiter family and friends (which is probabably everone Pat's ever met) I am so sorry for your loss. Pat was indeed a gentleman of gentleman as well as a True Sportsman, he will be missed by all.
Pat may you rest in peace and always watch over us from the heavens, and may you always remain in our hearts, as well as on our course.
To all the friends, enforcement officers and volunteers that aided in this time of need.....Thank you!
To Marcelo..I could not imagine how hard it was to keep us all updated during such a hard time, but I could only wish to be as lucky as Pat to have such a GREAT friend like you. Thank you!
To the Reiter family, I know no words can heal your broken hearts, but please be strong and know we are all here for you as a family. If there is anything we can do it would be an honor, please don't hesitate to ask.
God speed squirel.



Team Bounty Hunter

Billy, Thanks for writing what I couldnt. Well said.
MD

Please concider this.
 

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 (07)
Hot Licks Racing 371

We have made the same commitment. Anytime we are running our pleasure, high performance boat, we will be wearing PFD's. Maybe we, along with OPA can start a "wear your PFD" program in memory of the squirrel to spead the word to our fans.

Rich
Cotnertrailers.com 611

Joe.....thanks for all the work you and others did to recover Pat.....


Pat... you now have the best seat in the house....looking over us....everytime we miss a bolt to tighten...I'm sure you will be up there trying to tell us what we have forgotten......everytime we are so frustrated trying to fix something and ready to give up...I'm sure you will give us a sign to never give up and take the attitude you have shown us.....I have never had any kids....but there is nothing better then to see the Father/sons relationship you had with Dustin and Cody.....you have taken care of us when we needed anything....and we will now do the same for your family....

GOD SPEED SQUIRELL.....NO FEAR......


Joe....it truley is amazing how many lives are lost every year due to not wearing life jackets.....the Coast Guard reports that over 80% of boating fatalities could be prevented if only a life jacket had been worn.....something positive should always come from lossing a good person.....and this great loss should not go without changing some boaters outlook on wearing PFD's...

Please let me know what I can do to help out with the PFD cause. I will gladly rally the troups here in Michigan and would love to see it supported by OPA.

Brian Kowalski
BWORA Member

We will have Pat in our hearts in Key West and we will run the Thunderstruck numbers on the boat. Anyone at all want a set come and see me in the Cleveland Construction camp in the pits. I will have a bunch on hand and if i'm not around i will try and leave a box on the steps between the sponsons. If anyone else wants a set just email me at [email protected] and i will send them out.

Billy, Geno that is so well put. Pat will be missed terribly

glassdave:

If possible I would like to order at least two dozen stickers for myself. There are alot of Pat's friends who are not comming to KW who would very much like to have one. If there is a fee, for the stickers, please add a little extra and donate it too, the Racers fund in the name of the OPA. Thank you very much.

Joe Peary
Crew Cheif
Hot Licks Racing 371

no fee to anyone that wants them. Pat was always there to help out, he helped us with the boat saturday night in Cambridge. Joe, its the least i can do.

Thank you very much. I'll see you in KW.

Joe Peary
Crew Chief
Hot Licks Racing 371

We'll see you all on Wednesday. Smitty

With a saddened heart and empty pit in my belly I will not be able to make the funeral. I hope that Pat's family understands the pain we as a bigger family have for them. I wish so hard every day for just one last meeting with Pat to tell him how much I enjoyed being around him. He brought a big smile and lots of great story's of how he over came obstacles to get the job done. And you know what, he always got the job done! At the last race Pat pulled me aside in the bar and said thanks Randy for doing what you do in the racing community. I just want to thank you and I love you man! I cant get his voice out of my mind yet and cant stop crying every day thinking about him. Some how I think I am a lot like Pat and that makes it so much harder to except. Time will heal but I will never forget about Pat. I will see you some day my friend.

I have this hanging on my refrigerator and I live by these words. I think Pat probaly did as well.

Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up,thoroughly worn out and loudly proclaiming - WOW, what a ride!!!!!!!!!
Its not how long you live, its how well you lived!!!
Peace out my brother
MD

Well said friend.

Could not have said it any better then they way Randy just put it. Well said my friend.

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.

Smitty Uniforms....?

Dave,

Could you please mail me a new sticker of 553? If you still have my address....If not, drop me a pm and i'll give you mine. If anyone has a picture of Pat's boat during the race, I would like to have one for my future house with basement. My goal is to have my basement theme as OFFSHORE BOAT RACING with pictures, boat numbers, in honor of greatest racers ever, checkered flag hang all on the walls.

Many thanks,

Chris

Since viewing and funeral are this week....I know that I am unable to attend and will make the most important prayers for Pat and his family. You all are in my thoughts.

Rest in peace, Pat and we will never forget you ever....

Chris

DriverofDonzi
Please visit the web site www.reiterracing553.com. at the bottom follow the "enter Site" link.
Please right click and save any pictures you would like. If you are looking for something in particular just let me know. I'm his Crew Chief and Web designer, Host and editor.

Marcelo
Crew Chief 553, Friend

For those attending. The entire 553 crew will be in uniforms. It would be great to see all of you in your team uniforms as well. I think Deb, Pats wife, and all others attending will come to realize the unity, support and brotherhood this racing organisation has and stands for.

Marcelo
Crew Chief 553, Friend.

Marcelo,

I will send you pm.

Thanks,
Chris

DriverofDonzi.
Call me if you need anything
410-610-5184

Marcelo (Crew Chief 553, Friend)

Marcelo,

I'll try to call you tonight. I use VRS (Video Relay Services) since I'm deaf.

Thanks,
Chris

Welcome Home Brother.

Marcello,

Graet Idea, I would be proud to wear my team uniform in memory of our brother Pat.


Joe Peary
Cew Chief
Hot Licks Racing 371

Joe could send me your address where you want the stickers sent to?

email me at [email protected]

Thanks

This is how I want to remember our team!!

Cambridge 2007


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Cody, Pat and Dustin

Ocean City 2007

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

Marcelo (Crew Chief, Friend)

Marcelo,

Pat's Obituary was very nice...My heart broke down as I read it. It was very nice.

Correct me if I am mistaken, his funeral will be held in MD and in WI too, due to his family resides in WI?

Sorry I didnt get a chance to call you because my 2 1/2 years old daughter wanted to play with me. I will call between or after the funeral. Let me know when is best time. Again, my prayers go to Pat's family.

Chris