Lost another brother today.

[rhipsher]

We lost another brother today. He was an active member about 4 years ago on the site. His name was Joey Gibson. He passed away today at 4:30p.m at Ben Taub hospital here in Houston. I met him on this site when I first bought my ZR-1. He had a Beautifull black and tan int 91 ZR-1 that he was so proud of but due to being laid off he was forced to sell it. Through the years we became best freinds and I let him drive my ZR-1 anytime he wanted to because I new how bad he missed his and I've never been selfish with my toys. And when I seperated from my wife for a while he took me in and said I could stay as long as I needed to until I got back on my feet. During that time we had a blast. He had a killer pad with an awesome swiming pool with waterfalls ect. BBQ almost every night. Beer and football games every weekend. Chasing women and bringing them back to the house for wet teeshirt contests in the pool:p It was the most fun you could have without being Rock Stars. At the time I was 39 and he was 55. But he was not the type to just sit at home all weekend. He loved to go out and dance and crank up Robin Trower and Deep Purple "Highway star" on his massive stereo in the front living room. We were always going to the lake and jet skiing. There was never a dull moment. My daughters loved him and called him uncle Joey. But eventually I went back to my wife and moved out of his place. Not long after that his health started going down hill. He had bone cancer. Lung cancer and the most aggressive skin cancer there was. There wasnt even time to give him cancer treatment. So his 74 year old father made the decision to take him off the ventilator and soon after his heart stopped. When I came to visit him in the hospital last Sunday I took one look at him and new that he wasnt going to leave this hospital alive. I was having a great day until I got the call that he was gone. I havent cried like that in 25 years. It was very painful because for the first time I had lost somebody close to me. And if it hadnt been for the ZR1registry I would have never met him and I'm so greatfull I did. Anyway thats all I have to say. Good night guys.:cry:

[-=Jeff=-]

Sorry for the loss for a ZR-1 Brother and a close friend of yours

[rhipsher]

Thanx Jeff.

[TFENT]

I am sorry my friend. I too have had similar situations with the friends I served with in the past.

[mgbrv8]

I sorry for your loss, It would be nice to have a Zr1 group at the funeral. Man I need to finish mine. Sorry again Sir

Dave

[sammy]

rick sorry to hear i remember you telling me about him ,you ought to go out and do a little speed run in his honor . heck he probably is up cruizing around in a stroker zr1 in heaven right now with the good old perma grin on his face

[captcorvette]

No matter how many times we loose someone or something close to us it never gets easier. We may get more numb to it but it NEVER gets easier.

His spirit is free now and he is able to celebrate in a new place. Your memory of him will keep his earthly spirit alive. True friends are few and far between. We are fortunate to have places like this place to find more to add to those cherished few.

Post up a snap or two help the rest of us have a memory of him. He was fortunate to have a friend like you who wasn't afraid of letting others know what he ment to you. Hopefully more of us will be able to have more friends here.

[GrayZ]

Sorry for your loss

[Pete]

It always sucks loosing somebody close.
Rick sorry for the loss of a good friend.

Pete

[Paul Workman]

Very sorry for your loss, Rick. We are diminished.

P.

[tomtom72]

I hope he was an hour in heaven before the devil knew he was gone!

Sorry for your loss Rick.

[Brillo1990]

Sorry for you loss Rick, sounds like he was a hell of a fun guy to hang with. Like was said go out and do a high speed run in his honor, I'm sure he will be watching.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Very sorry for your loss of a great friend.

[jrtoffroad]

Very sorry for your loss. Sound like he was a great guy and lived life to the fullest.

[FU]

Sorry to hear. My condolences.

[ScottZ95ZR1]

Sorry to hear you've lost such a great friend, Rick.

Good that you were able to visit him and say goodbye before he passed to a better place.

[rhipsher]

Im going over to his house and getting some great pics of him and his Z. One is the Z parked next to a private jet at the airport a friend of his was the pilot for it and invited him to come out and snap some pics. Another is him standing with his hand on the back bumper in his garage. And one more of him lighting the rear tires up with the top off with a big smile on his face. Once I scan them I'll load them up here.

[IowaZR-1]

Sorry to hear of the loss of your friend, may memories of time spent together bring you comfort.

[WydGlydJim]

Sorry for the loss.........congrats on reconciling with the Wife of your youth.
:(:thumbsup:

[ammrpm]

Sorry to hear about your loss, Rick. I just went through something similiar in my family. My sister-in-law just passed from cancer 2 weeks ago. It has been a tough year so far. Shoot me a pm if you want to talk.

Aaron

[RICKYRJ1]

Sorry for the loss, glad to hear you guys enjoyed life like rock stars. You will have those memories forever. he left you something to cherish

[4DSZR1]

Sorry to hear about your friend and your loss, he sounded like a wonderful guy.


Rick

[GOLDCYLON]

That sucks. Sorry to hear you lost such a close friend. Sounds like a real nice guy!

[ZZZZZR1]

Such a great write up.... I could tell how close you were and can only imagine what a tough loss it is.

Thanks for telling us about your friend and I wish I could have met him myself.

Sending you a PM

Regards,

David

[Nacho_ZR1]

He was lucky to have a pal like you. Celebrate his life by getting wild and crazy every once in awhile.

[ittlfly]

He was lucky to have a pal like you. Celebrate his life by getting wild and crazy every once in awhile.

I couldn't agree more. Life is short, sometimes to short. Very sorry for the loss of your close friend.

[rudolph schenker]

Sorry for the loss of such a good friend. Condolences.

[Captain A]

Sorry to hear of your loss. Sounds like he was a true friend.

[A1990]

Cherish the memories of your friend. Every time you light up the tires on your Z, remember him...he's probably looking down, watching you and smiling.

[93RubyZ]

Sorry to hear this news.

[VetteMed]

Sorry for your loss, sounds like you guys made some memories to last a lifetime.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

My deepest condolences too. I remember Joey Gibson and have communicated a few times with this fine gentleman. Thank you for sharing and sorry for our loss.

[A26B]

Hey Rick,
The hard part is with those of us being left behind. You gotta believe there's more........ later man. Be glad you had such a good friend, I'm glad and sad for you at the same time.

[voxdeidave]

Its friends like that who make life worth living! so sorry for your loss.
Dave

[rhipsher]

Here are some great pictures of my best freind and his beloved ZR-1. His woman. And good times with freinds.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn63/keeno1970/3-10-201180241PM.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn63/keeno1970/3-10-201180538PM.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn63/keeno1970/pillows008.jpg

From left to right. Me Joey and Rob.
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn63/keeno1970/pillows018.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn63/keeno1970/pillows019.jpg


R.I.P My freind.:saluting: