R.I.P Pete AKA Brother Rat - Firebird Nation

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zombie_sauce :	(30 minutes ago) Hey guys
*Formula71 :	(30 minutes ago) If you are going to have internet, invinte those who can't attend to join a chat at the same time, or set up a web cast. So they don't feel left out.
*Formula71 :	(30 minutes ago) hi Kansas
zombie_sauce :	(29 minutes ago) Hey layna
ralph :	(27 minutes ago) hey kansas
ralph :	(27 minutes ago) thats what i planed layna
*Formula71 :	(25 minutes ago) you're way ahead of me Ralph
ralph :	(23 minutes ago) lol oh yeah ive got it pretty much planned out
zombie_sauce :	(23 minutes ago) Im going back home tomorrow yay
*Formula71 :	(21 minutes ago) be sure to let eveyone know as soon as you get a time and place set up. Will have a better turnout that was.
ralph :	(21 minutes ago) thats good to hear kansas
*Formula71 :	(21 minutes ago) yea Kansas. Going home is always good
ralph :	(21 minutes ago) i will im sitting down with myself tonight to figure that out
*Formula71 :	(20 minutes ago) I should be on tonight, so if you need my help, let me know.
ralph :	(19 minutes ago) okie dokie
zombie_sauce :	(18 minutes ago) yeh been a long week at work will be good to get to the beach
*Formula71 :	(17 minutes ago) sure rub it in.
ralph :	(17 minutes ago) ha beach no no thats no beach
zombie_sauce :	(14 minutes ago) haha hey i went from living on the second floor of a beach front apartment to living in ky. haha ZIve paid my dues!!!! LOL
ralph :	(13 minutes ago) where r u calling beach

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#1 Wii Bird

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Posted 13 April 2009 - 04:15 AM

My name is Jake, I am Petes (Brother Rats) son. This morning at 5am his heart basically stopped from what we know right now. The paramedics tried to revive him but they did not succeed. No one was expecting this at all, it was very sudden. I am in shock along with everyone else, the Firebird, Fiero, Monza, and his truck now sit in the driveway. I know that he would want me to let everyone know what happened.
Everyone on here was very good friends with him, and he loved his radio shows.

Thanks,
Jake

R.I.P (Brother Rat) Dad I will miss you forever!

#2 SoulTerror

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Posted 13 April 2009 - 04:21 AM

HOLY S**t!!!!!!

That's really sux!!! He was a really great guy and he will be missed.

My family's regards goes out to you and your family.

#3 Rusty

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Posted 13 April 2009 - 04:24 AM

Jake, sorry to hear about your loss, this is certainly sad and hard news for all of us here at FBN. Pete will be missed by all of us here. Pete brought a great element to the site. Words cannot describe the pain felt when we suffer the loss of a loved one, but the peace of our Savior can and does help like no other. My condolences and prayers are with you.

Sorry, but unlcear how you are related, looks like nephew or son, help please.

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#4 jn56

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Posted 13 April 2009 - 04:26 AM

Nooo, I dont know what to say. Im in shock. It unbeleivable that hes gone, listening to him every saturday... i dont know.
Sorry for your loss Jake. Pete was a great man from what I knew of him and my thoughts are with him, you, and your family.

Rusty, Jake is Petes son

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#5 Rusty

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Posted 13 April 2009 - 04:35 AM

Thanks for sorting out the confusion for me Jesse. That makes it even more difficult. Once again my heart-felt condolences for you and your family Jake. At a loss for words here.

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Posted 13 April 2009 - 04:36 AM

My thoughts and prayers are w/you all....

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#7 badbird5.7

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Posted 13 April 2009 - 04:46 AM

Wow that's sad news, i am extremely sorry for your loss, my prayers go out to you and your family, stay strong!

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#8 CF_TransAm

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Posted 13 April 2009 - 04:51 AM

RIP Pete!! You will be missed but NEVER forgotten!!
My thoughts and prayers got out to all his family.

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#9 stephendsp

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Posted 13 April 2009 - 04:58 AM

Jake, I do not know what to say. First sorry for your loss, if there is anything you need, we ALL will try to help. You and your family our in our thoughts and prayers. He had a way to make the radio on Saturday nights, and before that, interesting, and always enjoyable. He will be missed by many.

Stephen

#10 Pete W

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Posted 13 April 2009 - 05:23 AM

Jake and Family, So very sorry for your loss, I only knew your Father here for a short time but no question he was a great man.
Take Care, Peter

#11 80formula

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Posted 13 April 2009 - 05:29 AM

My Families thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Sorry for your loss

#12 electrobrandino

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Posted 13 April 2009 - 05:31 AM

I really didnt know pete too well....dont think i ever really spoke with him....but I do feel your pain...last night my wifes friend was found in her dorm room, dead......we dont know the cause of that either....My heart goes out to you and your family Jake. You will be in my prayers.

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Posted 13 April 2009 - 05:33 AM

Im very sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers and Pete will be missed around here greatly.

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Posted 13 April 2009 - 05:39 AM

My heart goes out to you and your Family Jake. Way to young to be gone. Stay strong.

#15 Canhos

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Posted 13 April 2009 - 06:43 AM

Jake.

I just joined this forum, but listened to your dad's show on Saturday night. I'm glad I did. He seemed like a hell of a nice guy.

He will be missed by many on here. Thanks for letting us know.

My thoughts are with you and the rest of your family.

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#16 austin1982

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Posted 13 April 2009 - 07:14 AM

sorry to hear about your loss pete was a great guy he will be missed by all and i am very sorry to hear about your loss my prayers are with you guys

burn rubber!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Posted 13 April 2009 - 07:17 AM

what!!!!!!!!!!!!! i can not believe this, this is so sad, pete was such a kick ass guy with his show and help that he gave. this is a sad day for sure. i am very sorry for your loss. he will be missed.

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Posted 13 April 2009 - 07:24 AM

This is very sad and unexpected news. Pete was a great guy and he will be missed by many here at FBN. My condolences to you and your family Jake, and if there is anything we can do, please let us know.

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Posted 13 April 2009 - 07:26 AM

I am relatively new to the site compared to a lot of you guys, and I didn't know Pete too well, but from what I've seen and heard, he was a great contributor to the site, and a great man. Such a terrible loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you Jake in this tough time

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Posted 13 April 2009 - 07:29 AM

Jake I am terribly sorry for your loss. your dad was a great man, my thoughts and prayers are with you guys. let me know if i can do anything to help.

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