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  1. #16
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    OMG!! Sad indeed. We did a convoy over to the car show/Fat Head Brewery with Paris and he was so enjoying himself and his Marauder of only 3 weeks. He told me he needed to make his car faster so he could keep up with all of us. Paris I hope you are driving that fast Silver Birch now........... Very sad!!!

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  2. #17
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    Just shocked.

    My thoughts are with his family.......
    Those were the days.........

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  3. #18
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    Sad news indeed. I had a chance to speak with him for the briefest of moments on Saturday night. Paris was pumped about the Marauder and excited about the membership. Kept saying how nice and welcoming everyone was. We as a membership lost a true Marauder enthusiast. My sympathies go out to his wife and family.

  4. #19
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    Paris will be forever a part of our small yet large hearted group. I'm saddened by the fact that I didn't get a chance to know him and get much time to talk to him...but the reality is that his family must be devastated. Imagine how sweet and kind he was and being able to call him a son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew...whatever he was to many people. I'm really saddened because they lost him. RIP Paris.

  5. #20
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    Very sorry

    It is very sad, and I am saddened to hear of the losd of a fairly new and young Marauder owner and member of this group. It's tragic he was unable to recuperate from his seizure.

  6. #21
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    The first time I met Paris, he'd shown up to a CVN meet I put together in 2008. He had a red '98-02 P71. A month later, he was in a white '97ish P71. A few months later, he was back in a whale P71. That's just how Paris was - super enthusiastic about the platform and always putting his own touches on the cars.

    Every time we'd cross paths, he'd ask me if I wanted to sell my Marauder.

    It'd been several years since I last saw him, but imagine my surprise when he showed up to MV in a beautiful silver car that'd sat dormant for years. He got it running and cleaned up and was just so proud to have finally gotten his dream car.

    We caught up in no time, shared some laughs and talked about cruising the streets sometime before the year ended.

    I just can't believe that was the last time I would have the chance to talk to him. Ugh. This blows.






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  7. #22
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    Paris came up to me on Saturday at the brewery and remarked how he loved my car after seeing it on social media many times and had wanted to see it in person, he also gave me the tour of his silver marauder that he found that was being sold for parts but decided to put it back on the road. He was excited over having his car on the road and was thrilled to meet Steve Babcock and to have his dashboard signed.
    His speech he gave at end of the award ceremony was all about how happy he was that this years Marauderville was close to his home and he was glad to be a part of it. He also showed passion in wanting to attend future Marauder related events which I believe he would have for quite a while.

    Very sad news of his sudden passing, RIP Paris.

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  8. #23
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    A Terrible Loss...

    I too first met Paris last weekend at Marauderville. He had a bubbly personality as he had an ability to make those who spoke to him feel like an instant friend. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

  9. #24
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    Found a few old pictures of some of Paris' CVPIs.

    8/9/08, the first CVN meet I ever organized:



    10/4/08, Canal Fulton, OH, Paris on the left...







    Unrelated but maybe they will both see this...I also found a picture of Al (Merc-O-Matic) and Mark (FastMerc) from a car show on 10/5/08 while digging...
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    Quote Originally Posted by offroadkarter View Post
    Reinhart's tuning skills were comparable to an ape slapping the keyboard in microsoft excel.

  10. #25
    I talked to Paris Saturday night, he was so excited about his car and Marauderville,
    RIP Paris.

  11. #26
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    Still in shock from the news! Was looking forward to meeting up with him again. Seemed like a helluva guy! He fit right in with us. Thoughts and prayers to his family from his new Marauder family.
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  12. #27
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    It was a pleasure to meet & talk with him and his wife. Very sad to hear this! My prayers are with the family...

  13. #28
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    So sad and shocking! I met him briefly during the conference. Happy, positive, and excited about his new Marauder and friends. Prayers and thoughts to his family.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Mercur View Post
    It was a pleasure to meet & talk with him and his wife. Very sad to hear this! My prayers are with the family...
    Think I talked to you and Paris a bit at the brewery before I took off - Carnal, right?
    '03 Marauder | '91 Country Squire | '18 Flex Ecoboost | '92 Shadow VT1100
    former Panthers: '02 MGM, '04 MGM, '04 MGM v2.0, '04 MM, '07 P71 w/5-speed, '04 CVLX, '03 SAP P71, '10 P7B
    CLICK HERE and have your Marauder's COA info added to the database!!! | 2003 list ||| 2004 list
    Quote Originally Posted by offroadkarter View Post
    Reinhart's tuning skills were comparable to an ape slapping the keyboard in microsoft excel.

  15. #30
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    I never had the chance to speak directly to Paris, but he left a huge impression on me when he spoke to our marauder family at the raffle. This morning I was still thinking about him and requested him as a friend on Facebook. I wanted to personally congratulate him on becoming a Marauder owner and let him know how awesome it was that he stood up and spoke us.

    About two hours later I was informed of his passing. I spent most of today thinking about Paris and his family. All I could think is how happy and full of life he was and that it just isn't fair that he was taken too soon. The man upstairs must have a bigger plan for Paris. Rest easy Marauder Brother.
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