Attn: All Old UC Members, Lost One Of Our Friends

[Brett]

To those few opf you on here who either were in U.C back in the day or hung out with us, John Ante (Used to have the black civic SI) was killed today in a Motorcycle Accident. Someone pulled out in front of him.

I dont have many details but Lamar just called me and told me and I just am speechless right now, John was a great guy who brought a smile to your face and warmed your heart. A Genuine person and friend.

Seems like this is just another tragic bike accident we have all had to read about in the past few weeks.

RIP John, You are always in my heart and memory and know you are a treasured friend and member of my family. :(

[Leisa]

You will always be remembered John... RIP!!!

[Echonova]

I wasn't in UC and I don't know him, but I would like to extend my condolences none the less. We are hearing these stories more often because it's perfect riding weather. If everyone would just remember to look twice, a man might be home with his family right now. :( Keep your eyes open, motorcycles are everywhere...

[Brett]

What is so sad to is his wife just had thier first baby a few months ago, and his son came over from the Philipines in the last month to live here with him.

I think so many people now that the weather os good just are not used to looking for bikes again, and then many times people dont look anyways. I cant count when I had mine a few months back how many times someone pulled out in front of me and I think how it could have happened to me as well.

[civic95]

RIP John, see you when I get there.

[Brett]

Yup, thats the smile he always had, I will forever see that in my memory. I am lucky to have known him and more lucky to call him my friend.

Those of you still riding, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE be careful, we are loosing to many good people

[quickdodge®]

HIM!!!!

Oh shiit! RIP to the dude. You know I remember him from our KR/UC days. Later, QD.

[AnthonyF]

damn. :( sorry to hear. Looked like a really fun guy. Not only b/c he is wit a viper.

All the bike riders in GA REALLY need to be careful. :(

[Brett]

Viper was a car he rented whil ein Vegas, and what makes me laugh now thinking back is what he did to it when he had it for the day, He was just a guy who lived life to the fullest and pushed it to the limit. He was just an amazing person.

[civic95]

He was a really fun guy. He had one the greatest personalities.

[Brett]

Yes he did, could always make you laugh no matter what was going on in your life. Damn.... Leisa has been tearing up for the past 2 hours...... I still havent taken it in yet.

[AnthonyF]

Viper was a car he rented whil ein Vegas, and what makes me laugh now thinking back is what he did to it when he had it for the day, He was just a guy who lived life to the fullest and pushed it to the limit. He was just an amazing person.

Thats always the way. The good ones who want to enjoy life to the fullest usually have some of the worst luck. Thats why im soo scared about getting a bike.

-Ant.

[AnthonyF]

brett....btw....u spelled friend wrong in ur sig....i wuv you. Just cherish the times you did have with him.

[Julio]

damn.. I remember him.. R.I.P

[The Yousef]

RIP :(

[ahmonrah]

WTF HAS BEEN GOIN ON IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS?!

r.i.p.

[civic95]

http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/article/5433/

[lespaulman16]

RIP man, just shed a tear for you buddy

[Brett]

That article just made it so real to me all the sudden

[Leisa]

http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/article/5433/


Damn! :( :( :(

[Sammich]

that sux horribly man. i'm sorry for your lost homie

[Civictyper95]

For those of you that don't know..... IM JOHN PAUL's NEPHEW and all this just don't seem real.... ITS GONNA BE HARD WITHOUT JOHNNY!!!!
U WILL REALLY BE MISSED!:(:(

[Brett]

Please tell Arlene I went by the house this morning but no one was there I guess, No cars there but Johns, That alone killed me.... I was sitting in my car just starring at Johns car and started crying. I left work this morning because I started breaking down and I couldnt be there today.

John was larger than life, John lived every day to the fullest and I just cant picture a life without him in it

[Civictyper95]

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg100/civictyper955/JohnPAUL.jpg
R.I.P. Johnny

[Sammich]

dang fellas. i feel hopeless in lending support. i only know how hard it is to almost lose a friend in such an situation and yall are coping with it. i hope the best for all and his family and friends.

[Civictyper95]

Their living with John's Cousin right now at Crabapple.


Please tell Arlene I went by the house this morning but no one was there I guess, No cars there but Johns, That alone killed me.... I was sitting in my car just starring at Johns car and started crying. I left work this morning because I started breaking down and I couldnt be there today.

John was larger than life, John lived every day to the fullest and I just cant picture a life without him in it

[Brett]

^^ Thats my booyyyyy :( Always with that smile and sunglasses on

[Brett]

dang fellas. i feel hopeless in lending support. i only know how hard it is to almost lose a friend in such an situation and yall are coping with it. i hope the best for all and his family and friends.

Yeah, Its harder than I thought it would be. John LOVED riding, It was his passion.

[Sammich]

Yeah, Its harder than I thought it would be. John LOVED riding, It was his passion.

i mean..even after my boy got in his accident, like a few weeks after i still had an itch to get one, but every hear of someone getting hurt/dying cuz of BS drivers, it takes me back and makes me think again. i guess i will forever be on the sidelines watching as others ride. all who have a bike please be safe

[Brett]

Yeah after this I will never ride again, I am not buying another bike like I wanted to down the road. To many peoples lives can change in a instant.

[Nomad!]

My cousin was in a very similar motorcycle accident a few years ago. He was banged up pretty bad & spent several weeks in Gray's trauma center. My cousin survived the experience but, he's not the same.

Sorry to hear about the loss Brett. Hopefully the healing process for his family & friends will begin soon.

[Brett]

Thanks man, Right now its just hard to think of a life without him being around ya know?

[colcivic02]

he was my next door neighbor and my best friends uncle, he always had something to say that would make me smile. He always had a smile and with that smile he was able to make the people around him smile. I had great times with him and I will never forget him. Im gonna miss you John! And Justin (Civictyper95) you are like my brother and whatever you and your family need, just let me know because i'll always be here for you bro! John is going to take care of all of us up in heaven!

[Brett]

Yeah he was one of a kind

[Brett]

I am hoping to get the service information today

[Leisa]

Im very shocked that not many old UC members have posted in here...

[collins]

To those few opf you on here who either were in U.C back in the day or hung out with us, John Ante (Used to have the black civic SI) was killed today in a Motorcycle Accident. Someone pulled out in front of him.

I dont have many details but Lamar just called me and told me and I just am speechless right now, John was a great guy who brought a smile to your face and warmed your heart. A Genuine person and friend.

Seems like this is just another tragic bike accident we have all had to read about in the past few weeks.

RIP John, You are always in my heart and memory and know you are a treasured friend and member of my family. :( no sh1t!!!!! damn, we just saw that mofo at our last hooters meet... damn man that sucks. just goes to show you, ya never know when its your time to go. brett, pm me his addy if you have it.

[collins]

Im very shocked that not many old UC members have posted in here... believe me, if i'd seen it sooner, i would have said something... this is the first time i've seen the thread. i'm not on here as much as i used to be. this is saddening. everything said about john is true. always had a smile. lol and those damn sunglasses... man i swear he wore them indoors sometimes

[Brett]

I will get it and PM it to ya brotha.

Collins were you on 20 Saturday night heading towards 400 area? I passed a GTO with black wheels just like yours around 7:45 or so that night

[Brett]

believe me, if i'd seen it sooner, i would have said something... this is the first time i've seen the thread. i'm not on here as much as i used to be. this is saddening. everything said about john is true. always had a smile. lol and those damn sunglasses... man i swear he wore them indoors sometimes

Thats what I have been telling people here at work actually, Him in those glasses was just "John" with that big ass smile. My god I miss him and his laugh and just cutting up with him ~wipes tear from eyes~ damn see now I am tearing up again :(

[collins]

I will get it and PM it to ya brotha.

Collins were you on 20 Saturday night heading towards 400 area? I passed a GTO with black wheels just like yours around 7:45 or so that night

u sure it wasnt a cavalier? LOL naw, wasnt me. i was workin.

[Leisa]

FYI...


Tuesday, May 06, 2008
John Paul Ante Memorial Service

John Paul Ante Memorial Service

Where: Northside Chapel
12050 Crabapple Road
Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 645-1414

Viewing Schedule:

Thursday, May 8 at 11-5 p.m. (Immediate Family)
5-9 p.m. (Friends/Relatives)

Friday, May 9 at 2 p.m. Funeral/Mass

In lieu of flowers, a special trust fund has been established for John's children under Arlene Ante's name Wachovia Bank Savings Account No. 3000104000369.

For further information, please contact: Linda Milazzo 678 566-0906


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It is with deep regret and sorrow that we inform you about John Paul Ante's (37) unexpected passing. He passed away last Sunday, May 4 at approx. 11 a.m. due to a fatal motorcycle accident in Lumpkin county, on his way home to his wife Arlen and sons Yuri (4 mos.) and Jeremy (10 years).

He is a beloved member of the Liga Sa Georgia and the Filipino Community. He will be missed by so many.

Our condolences to the Ante, Silvestre and Milazzo family.

[Danny]

RIP, he was a good guy :(

[Civictyper95]

He def. was!! and were you at Barnacles a couple of weeks back?? I was with my dad in his 540


RIP, he was a good guy :(

[C.A.T.A.P]

THis guy was real close to me. And i am planing on putting on a car show with justin who is also really close to john. John was like a 2nd father to him (Justin). We are planing on raising money for hia wife at the show. Any one that wants to come out and help/ show off there bike and car or just want to come are more than welcome. Thanks to all. And I will let every one know the date and time.:cheers:

[Chuckster]

I'm just now seeing this thread.
Brett I read your sig. yesterday and was like wtf, nah that can't be. Now I see this.
he was a cool guy. I remmeber racing him all the time when he had his si. Also a couple of times when he had the Mazda6. Made him realize that his si was faster.
RIP.

[Brett]

Yeah he will be missed

[Chuckster]

Here are a few pics I have of John.

[Brett]

Great pics, I remember everyone of those shows with him to

[ueyedgr8tness]

Man i no this dude from some were hmm.. I have to say thoe we have had to many bikers die this yr allready and it has hit way to close to home. I love my bike with a passion but every time i c something like this. it makes me keep it up forsale :(

RIP
brotha --J/A

[Civictyper95]

lol did the same thing raced him with his 6 then he got his 530 then he smoked me lol....... Im a miss this DUDE soooo much..... IT will TRUELY be different without him!


I'm just now seeing this thread.
Brett I read your sig. yesterday and was like wtf, nah that can't be. Now I see this.
he was a cool guy. I remmeber racing him all the time when he had his si. Also a couple of times when he had the Mazda6. Made him realize that his si was faster.
RIP.

[Brett]

Tomorrow is gonna be so hard to see him and then on top of that have to say good bye

[colcivic02]

it kills me coming back from school and seeing his BMW parked on his driveway! I miss him seeing him chillin with his garage open smoking a cigarrete!! He always had a smile when he greeted me!! im going to miss you John!

[C.A.T.A.P]

I hope to see everyone Memorial Service

[colcivic02]

I hope to see everyone Memorial Service

wallace, at what time are you going

[Brett]

Today is the day I was dreading.

Tonight I will have to go and see my friend for the final time and some how come up with the strength to say good bye and let him know how in so many ways he affected my life and how I enjoyed the ride with him. John... I just dont know how to begin to tell you how much you will be missed. I keep asking myself what if you would have left the mountain 30 seconds sooner or later, What if we got the rain Sunday instead of Saturday.... There are so many "What If's" I keep playing in my head and all come back to the same thing, You were taken from us and I dont know how we all will get through this. Tonight we will need your presence to help us and most of all Arlene through this. We are going to be there for her, we will all take care of her for you.

:(

[civic95]

Yeah, it's going to be rough. Lets remember the good times tonight. John loved his friends, and he will be glad to see us all together tonight. He liked to have his family and friends around him more than anyone else I know. I can't remember more than a couple of times being at his house, or talking to him on the phone where someone, or a group of people weren't there. He sure knew how to have a cookout too.

[Brett]

Yup, John was ALWAYS around people, I felt lucky the few times Id get to hang with him and just be him so we can catch up and talk. And damn ol boy loved his food and threw down some good cook outs at the house :)

[Casey]

I havent been around in a long time, just happend to see the thread on BSB about it this morning. It is still sinking in. RIP John.

[Brett]

^^ Hey man, Damn how have you been?

[colcivic02]

o yea! he loved to have people over his house and he always had the best food!! im going to go see him tonight for the last time!! its going to be hard seeing him for the last time! :( :( :(




Yup, John was ALWAYS around people, I felt lucky the few times Id get to hang with him and just be him so we can catch up and talk. And damn ol boy loved his food and threw down some good cook outs at the house :)

[Brett]

Wow tonight was hard. I was able to say goodbye and shed tears for a friend who can never be replaced

[81911SC]

Sorry to hear about everyones loss. Stay strong guys.

[Leisa]

I definitely agree.. it was a sad situation to see Arlene like that, omg it tore me up, John definitely had alot of people who cared for him, I shed my share of tears and said goodbye as well.. RIP!!!

[colcivic02]

Tonight was really sad just saying good bye to him and seeing him for the last time!! I cried but I need to be happy because he's in a better place now. I bet he riding a bike in heaven right now:D ! I going to miss you man!

[Brett]

Yeah man, you know he is. Where you there when I was there last night?

[colcivic02]

Na, i dont think so, I got there at 7:10 and stayed there until like 9 i think, and right now i just got back from the memorial service, where you there? sorry i didnt notice you, i only met you once at the Centenial High School Car Show, you the one with the green civic right?




Yeah man, you know he is. Where you there when I was there last night?

[Brett]

I was very suprised no one from UC showed up. I thought that was kinda f*cked up but oh well.

[Brett]

Na, i dont think so, I got there at 7:10 and stayed there until like 9 i think, and right now i just got back from the memorial service, where you there? sorry i didnt notice you, i only met you once at the Centenial High School Car Show, you the one with the green civic right?
Yeah I had it until last year, then sold it

[AtifSajid]

Man I was shocked to hear this..I talked to Brett over PM yesterday cause
i saw it in his sig..I was just shocked. He was very cool cat.

RIP bro..

[Brett]

Yeah still doesnt seem real.

I actually had a dream last night with him in it, I was hanging out with him. Was nice

[accord01]

I just heard about what happend. It really got to me. He was one of the nicest people ever. It seems unreal, especially since we all just saw him at the UC meet. It definitly has made me not want to get myself a bike now. You hear about these things all of the time but never think it can happen to you or someone you know. I wish I knew about this earlier so that I could have been at his service. It has been on my mind none stop since I heard.

[civic95]

I just heard about what happend. It really got to me. He was one of the nicest people ever. It seems unreal, especially since we all just saw him at the UC meet. It definitly has made me not want to get myself a bike now. You hear about these things all of the time but never think it can happen to you or someone you know. I wish I knew about this earlier so that I could have been at his service. It has been on my mind none stop since I heard.

You're right John. I assumed he would be there forever, or atleast yrs to come. You never expect it to happen to someone this young. Not so instantly atleast.

[Brett]

I just heard about what happend. It really got to me. He was one of the nicest people ever. It seems unreal, especially since we all just saw him at the UC meet. It definitly has made me not want to get myself a bike now. You hear about these things all of the time but never think it can happen to you or someone you know. I wish I knew about this earlier so that I could have been at his service. It has been on my mind none stop since I heard.

Yeah he was one of the best people I ever met

[Civictyper95]

damm... almost been a year and its so different without him... wish he wouldve made it to my graduation too lol :cry:.. anyways i was diggin through some of my pics and found these....


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k15/cali_ally803/DSC00384.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k15/cali_ally803/DSC00386.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k15/cali_ally803/DSC00392.jpg

:no:

[teh bri]

You will always be remembered John... RIP!!!
this seriously made me ball.. :(

[Civictyper95]

^ya :( :( :(... damn :cry:

[AnthonyF]

jeeze bro. What a nasty wreck. I would have kept his plate or something to always have a piece of him on his last voyage. :( I don't like seeing images like this when I now got a bike.

-Ant.

[ALVIN]

damn chills from seeing these pics and old sn's posting. :(

[Brett]

damm... almost been a year and its so different without him... wish he wouldve made it to my graduation too lol :cry:.. anyways i was diggin through some of my pics and found these....


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k15/cali_ally803/DSC00384.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k15/cali_ally803/DSC00386.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k15/cali_ally803/DSC00392.jpg

:no:

Yeah life without John asnt been the same, I remember me and leisa at the funeral holding arlene, little did I know a few months later Arlene would be at the funeral for leisa holding me. 2 people were taken WELL before thier time.

[Brett]

I definitely agree.. it was a sad situation to see Arlene like that, omg it tore me up, John definitely had alot of people who cared for him, I shed my share of tears and said goodbye as well.. RIP!!!

Baby, you are missed so much to :( I still cant say good bye to you, I still keep hoping its just a nightmare I will wake up from. I know you know though Arlene was there to say good bye to you just as you did for John. I wish I knew you and John were looking down on us boo.

[Civictyper95]

jeeze bro. What a nasty wreck. I would have kept his plate or something to always have a piece of him on his last voyage. :( I don't like seeing images like this when I now got a bike.

-Ant.

We havent touched it ever since it was towed... I actually have the suit he was wearing when the accident happened up in the garage....

[The Ren]

Ah man.. this brought tears to my eyes..

[D3UC3S]

John was a great guy and i will miss him alot. Every time the club met at hooters, sonic, Fudds, wherever that guy was smiling. I cannot picture him anyways else. Love you bro!!!!

[D3UC3S]

Baby, you are missed so much to :( I still cant say good bye to you, I still keep hoping its just a nightmare I will wake up from. I know you know though Arlene was there to say good bye to you just as you did for John. I wish I knew you and John were looking down on us boo.

They are Brett....Just like back in the day we were all a family and looked out for each other. Its still that way.