R.I.P. - Jason Pettus

[SandM]

I figured i would write in this forum, because those who knew him would most likely see it here. Im sorry if we werent able to call you tonight. :(

Tonight, around 10 pm, Jason Pettus was heading down Medlock bridge on his 2005 R6, when a car made for a left hand turn and pulled right out in front of him. He died at the scene. May everyones prayers be with him. Be safe out there people... not everyone is watching for you.

He will be sorely missed, and widely remembered. He was 21 years old, for those who didnt know him. As this is a recent tragedy, this is all the information i have.

thank you, and god bless.
Paul

[mike's02ls1]

Sorry for you loss... My prayers go out to his family.. :( Did he post on here?

[gtikid]

Damn man that's sad to hear. RIP :(

[benwaballs]

My prayers are with his family and friends.

R.I.P

[The Ren]

My condolences.. may he RIP

[SandM]

i dont think he posted on here. he went to some of the meets. before he got the bike, he drove his 02 Spec V all the time. red, 18" wheels, nismo products. thank you for all of your prayers.

[Infinite]

i always thought he was 20... he was soo excited about getting his bike too. still cant believe it happened

[PhAtBoYMr2]

damn man i actually saw a few of the ambulances heading to the accident yesterday...

r.i.p

drive safe everyone

[blurred visions]

People just dont understand things when it comes to motorcycles. They just aren't worth the risk. RIP and my prayers go out to his family and friends.

[PSINXS]

was he black? he sounds familiar. much sympathy to his family and loved ones.

[AnclyT]

Jason was a good friend of mine and along with a lot of my friends, I knew him personally.

He had a big life and I can tell he would have had a great future ahead of him. Recently turned 21 and was seriously probably one of the nicest and coolest guys I knew. He was always a positive thinker and would always think of others first. He would not take me for a ride on his new bike because he felt he wasn't a fully experienced bike rider yet.

I feel very bad and cannot believe I will not see him again.

My prayers will definitely be with him.

[5.7camal]

god dammit! it just breaks my heart to hear shit like that.

so everyone in your cars please watch out for bikes. a second look can save some ones life.

beat of wishes to the family and friends.
my god be on his side

your friend
Sean

[blurred visions]

With all the bad drivers in the metro area, I truely believe it is way too unsafe for motorcycles. Just think about the fender-benders that happen, with a motorcycle a fender-bender is a life or death situation.

This is what paul, the second guy that we went to school with to die on a motorcycle?

[1000cckiller]

man it is un safe for any one to drive here, you just have to be careful, sorry for the loss and my prayers go out to his family and friends.

[JMCIVIC01]

there are to many windy roads and blind spots for motorcycles here in ga, i want one so bad but that is the reason why i have been debating on it, because its not the driver on the bike you have to watch out for its the other people driving and im sorry to hear about all of this, my condolences goes out to his family and friends, and may he R.I.P

[gtikid]

i dont think he posted on here. he went to some of the meets. before he got the bike, he drove his 02 Spec V all the time. red, 18" wheels, nismo products. thank you for all of your prayers.

Wait, did he work at that oil changing place on Indian Trail by the publix?

[IntegraXTR]

Wait, did he work at that oil changing place on Indian Trail by the publix?

you talking about the guy with the red sentra se-r across from citgo? My condolences to the family and friends, R.I.P

[SandM]

well, to answer questions... no, he was white. Also, joey youre right, this is the second kid from duluth to die in a motorcycle accident (mac lyle the first?).. and last, yes this is the guy that worked at american lube fast off indian trail.

andy is totally right about Jason.. one of the nicest and coolest guys i knew. i still cannot beleive this actually happened. he had a lot going for him, and i am horribly disappointed that he wont get to accomplish his dreams.

[KartboyWRX]

2 members of speedmonkey have had near-death incidents on motorcycles... as cool as having a bike could be, im not going to take a risk. GA really isnt a place for it. lots of morons out there. may he rest in peace.. and never be forgotten by those who appreciated him.

hope no one takes this wrong.. just a saying my father told me that has helped me cope with death of friends in the past. "you must always remember.. the end of something great.. is always the beginning for something even greater, if he/they/she were still here.. they'd tell you the same thing"

btw. this is Speedm0nkey

[4dmin]

how man that sux :(

sorry for your loss

[aznevo8]

HI everyone. i have just got out with paul ,or to yall stygiosracing, in mourning with his family. may all of our sorrows and prayers be with him and his family.

i met jason about 2 yrs ago. long time friend and coworker. i have never ever had a friend as upbeat and nice as he has always been. from the momment anyone met him, you would have known that he was a great guy. i worked with him at american lube fast for the few short months i was there. i have never had a closer bond with any of my friends than with him. he just turned the age of 21 during the summer. his life had just begun and it has come to an abrupt end. he has been the most honest and loyal friend i have had. i will never meet a person like him again. like i have said to his parents he had his whole life ahead of him and that his life was starting to build, and that i would trade places with him with no doubt in my mind. i have debated with myself over and over again on getting a bike and jason would have been my riding buddy. no one has ever talked me out of getting a bike, and he was the only one and he didnt have to say a single word to do so. he was like a brother to me. edit that. he was and will always BE a brother to me. To Jason Pettus: we will miss you. we love you. and we will miss you with MUCH love! Rest In Peace.......my brother from another mother.(no pun, not a joke,so do not laugh)

P.S. to all board members. i know this would be a great time to discuss how dangerous bikes are and how bad ga people drive around them. but as all appreciated friends of Jason. we would like to ask please do not discuss about that here at this time. this does not mean that we do not agree with you. by all means i do. but paul started this thread so we may honor him and spread his name.

if there are anymore questions feel free to post up. one of us as jasons friends will reply soon after. i will also be circulating this through myspace.com and evolutionm.net.

[SandM]

for those that knew him and want to attend the viewing and funeral, heres the times and address. Viewing is Sun. 6-8pm, and the funeral in Monday at 2pm. The funeral home is
S Turner Funeral Home
2773 N decatur rd
decatur, ga
phone # (404) 292-1551

[DelxxxSol]

I know that Jason will always be a big part of a lot of people's lives this day forward. He was an awesome guy. Frequently we went riding a lot and he was very cautious on what he did. The motorcycle is not what killed him, it is the people who arent paying attention to the road at all. Pray for his family because these next couple of days are not going to be easy. Keep Jason in your thoughts and he will always be with us. We miss you Jason and I hope to see you again...you will always be missed.


Ryan

[ProjectWidow]

So sad to hear! I had 2 girls that I work with come to work today crying because of it. From all I have read and briefly talked about with the 2 girls I work with, he was a great guy and I would have loved to meet him. Like the saying goes, "Only the good die young"

My condolences go out to his friends and family!

[Hektik]

Damn man, his car was clean too. I pass by American Lube every single day and would see his car out there. I saw the white evo out there sometimes too. Man that's crazy, i don't know the guy personally, just from his car. RIP

**EDIT: BTW, this was gtikid

[quickdodge®]

so everyone in your cars please watch out for bikes. a second look can save some ones life.


I hate it when motorcyclists say that. They are about as hypocritical as Christian people.

For the main point of this thread, I am sorry to hear about this. I was actually prepared to come in here and say he deserved it(you know how I feel about streetracing and this is the KILL'S FORUM), but in this scenario, he obviously didn't. I don't pray, but I do give out my condolences. Sorry for the loss of your friend. Later, QD.

[DrivenMind]

This is no place for motorcycles. It's a gigantic risk every time someone chooses to ride one, what with the number of inattentive morons behind the wheel around Atlanta and the metro area. A motorcycle took my fathers life, and I've sworn never to ride one since.

If this is the guy I think it is, he used to ride around with a small pack of other motorcycles. I actually believe I came across him on the road the other day. Him and a couple of them gave me a thumbs up and revved their bikes a little while I revved back.

Motorcycles are completely out of place on public roads where the majority of the drivers are paying little attention to the road their driving on in their 4000lbs automotive tanks.

[KartboyWRX]

I hate it when motorcyclists say that. They are about as hypocritical as Christian people.

For the main point of this thread, I am sorry to hear about this. I was actually prepared to come in here and say he deserved it(you know how I feel about streetracing and this is the KILL'S FORUM), but in this scenario, he obviously didn't. I don't pray, but I do give out my condolences. Sorry for the loss of your friend. Later, QD.

dont know how true it might be, but this is info i got from a cop, he said out of motorcyclist deaths.. its a 3:1 ratio.. 3 not being at fault, 1 being at fault. he is a biker as well though, but i looked it up and most info backs him up 100%.

P.S.
being christian is the worst thing you could be.

[aznevo8]

This is no place for motorcycles. It's a gigantic risk every time someone chooses to ride one, what with the number of inattentive morons behind the wheel around Atlanta and the metro area. A motorcycle took my fathers life, and I've sworn never to ride one since.

If this is the guy I think it is, he used to ride around with a small pack of other motorcycles. I actually believe I came across him on the road the other day. Him and a couple of them gave me a thumbs up and revved their bikes a little while I revved back.

Motorcycles are completely out of place on public roads where the majority of the drivers are paying little attention to the road their driving on in their 4000lbs automotive tanks.

wassup harry its jared. ummmm he usually didnt ride much in a big pack. he might of. but not that i knew of. but like i said in my p.s. pls do not discuss about the danger in riding bikes. it is neither the time nor right thread. we know that this is not in the right topic but our friends usually look only into this topic. our apologies. peace with with my bro Jason. miss ya man

[DelxxxSol]

wassup harry its jared. ummmm he usually didnt ride much in a big pack. he might of. but not that i knew of. but like i said in my p.s. pls do not discuss about the danger in riding bikes. it is neither the time nor right thread. we know that this is not in the right topic but our friends usually look only into this topic. our apologies. peace with with my bro Jason. miss ya man

as stated above please remember we are remembering a person and that is what this thread is only about...I rode with him mot of the time. He never went with packs...thank you everyone for your kind words.

[mcneeser]

i cant believe the audacity of some people on here. . .

but anyway. . .this is brittany (those of you that know me, probably figured that out by my username.) i've been through a hell of a lot in my 20 years, but i have to say this one takes the cake. this is THE hardest thing i have ever been through. we all used to be sooo close, and its an absolute shame that it took *this* to bring us back together. this void is so huge, its almost unbearable. what the hell. . . i dont understand why this had to happen to the most wonderful guy a lot of us have ever met. . .somebody please wake me up from this nightmare.

[SandM]

we all feel it brit. he was the friend that everyone wanted. the kinda guy who could make your shitty day seem better, and could make you laugh in a hard time... and dont forget how much he was there for everyone. ill always remember him.

[DelxxxSol]

I dont think that there was a time that he wasn't smiling....everyone liked him he was and will always be the greatest guy ever....britt u know all of us are here fer ya if u ever need someone.

[2.3 Evo 8]

Sorry to hear of your loss and my condolences go out to the family and friends.

I stopped riding because of a similar circumstances.

[SM EVO]

My Prayers go out to his family and friends as well. I'm sorry for your loss. Please Everyone be careful out there, it doesn't matter weather you're the best driver/bike rider in the world. You'll always have that Asshole next to you that don't know jack. Some people are lucky enough to have learned their lessons when it comes to bikes, myself included. Like someone mentioned ealrier, It's not worth it. God Bless!

[Sledlude]

did he have a girlfriend named laurie or lauren? this is so sad. rip.

[lkpettus]

Hi gang. This is Jason's dad. I wanted to thank you all for the kind words for my son. Guess you'll see me driving around in his Red Spec V. It's paid for and really nice. He loved it too. His funeral was today and I will miss my only son for the rest of my days. His friends are now my friends.

I read this today at his Funeral. Thought you'd like to see it. If you ever need anything give me a shout.

[email protected]

How can I do this? How can I not.

We taught him how to put his pants on. I had to make his mother stop doing it for him. He would say I can’t and she would always do it. For those close to us they knew that Jason was a Momma’s boy.



We did all the Hospital visits and Dr. Visits. Mostly him and his mother. He was born in Johnson City Tennessee.



Helped him learn to swim, Taught him to ride a bike. We played catch together, but not enough. We played little league ball one year and I hit him in the nose with the ball. It bled and bled.



I taught him how to Drive, but didn’t do a very good job of it. Based on his record.



Many of you knew he lost his drivers license last year. I talked his mother into quitting her job so that she could take Jason back and forth to work. For months she would take him and I would pick him up and bring him home when I could. His Mom would fix sandwiches, or muffins, for everyone at Jason’s work. She always made sure he had money to get him something to eat. Again he was his Mommas boy.



I taught him to do a budget in Excell and he was just starting to get his finances and life going. I worked with him on his computer. He had a much better computer than I do that we built.



He read the same books I like and we went to the bookstore together.



We played the same Computer games and went to watch the same movies together.



He loved going on vacations and wanted to go to California to see the redwood trees. I wish we had gone.



He asked me for an IPOD just the other day because his MP3 player was broke. I told him no he had gotten enough for Christmas. How can I take that back.



He was our Future, Our Life, my best friend, my son.



Jason We miss you.

[lkpettus]

P.S.

Jason Bought the cycle on 10/20/05.
He took the Honda Cycle course out in Alphareta in early November.
He got his Drivers License and Motorcycle License back in November also.
Jason Died 12/30/05 on his sister's 25th birthday.

Hope the attachement comes through.

Kent

[DelxxxSol]

Hey Kent this is Ryan and it is confusing with which one im the one with the black hair. But anyways...i know everyone is here for yall and if you guys need anything you'll know where to go. Were all praying and keeping it so that Jason stays with all of us. I know i didnt know Jason for as long as the others did but when i knew him he was the greatest guy I have met. I don't think I will ever meet someone so uiplifting than him. Prayers to you and your family you all will be in my thoughts and I know everyone feels the same.

[green91]

It's always sad to hear of someone young getting killed, especially someone who is obviously cared about by so many. My condolences go to your family and may he rest in peace.

[DrivenMind]

P.S.

Jason Bought the cycle on 10/20/05.
He took the Honda Cycle course out in Alphareta in early November.
He got his Drivers License and Motorcycle License back in November also.
Jason Died 12/30/05 on his sister's 25th birthday.

Hope the attachement comes through.

Kent

My father bought his Kawasaki Z100 4/11/03.
He died on it, 7/26/03.

[aznevo8]

Harry that sucks i totally didnt know that. and KENT!!!!!! this is jared. my condolences once again. like i said i will be going out to see jason every sunday until the day that i die because he just meant that much to me. and ryan j. is right. there was not a day that he was not smiling. always concerned for everyone around him. days when we worked at american lube fast. we were just known as the people with the nice cars on that corner. but really every saturday(when i worked there) it was just not the same when he wasnt there. it wasnt lively. there was no business(sometimes we liked that)lol. anyways....... Kent you are a very strong and passionate father. i know that he is standing with god and smiling down upon you with much appreciation. and behalf of at LEAST me, mark, brittany, both of the ryans, bobby, eric, dave, chris, and of course paul...... i know that we cannot replace what we have lost, but we sure can try. we will never be the same as the great person we knew as Jason. anytime you need us you know all you have to do is pick up the phone. because anyway that i look at it, for whom he was close to....friends and family alike.... it has drawn us much closer to each other. almost like a whole new family. and as for Jason: Our brother, Our son, Our best friend, and Our hardest worker.......We will miss you dearly......we will always be here to make sure your parents are to never feel alone. Jason my bro......much love to ya. Rest in Peace........until we meet again to screw up all over again...lol

WITH MUCH LOVE,
jared goh

[The Golden Child]

rip

[SandM]

i just wanted to say how honored i feel to have carried jason to his final resting place. as a friend, i was lucky to have met him and his family. we have all been strong, and we have all cried for him. jason would have wanted us to be happy. to live life to the fullest, just like he did. he will always be remembered, and always be smiled upon. there are so many memories that i will cherish forever. like jared said, if you two need anything kent, dont hesitate to pick up the phone. my number is (404) 915-5649. This is paul, by the way. all of his friends will miss him dearly, as will people who met him only a few times. i know how friendly he was, and im sure there are a lot of you. god bless you all, and thanks for helping me to be strong.

in loving memory, from a loving friend.
Paul

[aznevo8]

bump bump and super bump and.... bump it hard.

[DelxxxSol]

all day everyday bump for eternity

[SandM]

ehh hemm... bump

[DrivenMind]

Harry that sucks i totally didnt know that.

Hey Jared, I didn't mean to jack your thread earlier. I just have a bad tendency to skip around alot in the threads around here. My condolences.

Also; this is Robbie, not Harrison. Harry hardly ever posts on any website that isn't about drifting, or some sort of engine. I think his user name is BigPanda or something.

Again, sorry for your loss. I didn't know you guys knew him so well.

See you around.

[aznevo8]

my bad about mixing it up u white bois all look the same!!!! lol JKJK pls dont kill me guys. but its nice to hear that all these people care.

[PixieBubbles]

I guess I'm a little late to post up my piece but Jason is so loved you just keep finding guest books and blogs. We all love Jason very much, I don't think any of us will ever stop. He had that kind of impact on people. He was the kind of person that you met and just knew that you could trust him. We will never be the same without him but we were all very blessed to have known him. He made an everlasting impression on everyone that he met. He was there for me through so much. He was the first person to know that I was gonna have a baby other than Kristen and Matt. I'll never forget the first time he saw Lily he just smiled and layed her on his chest and walked around with her. Oh so sweet... I could write a book of memories so I won't post anymore right now.

Jason we will never ever forget you.

I agree with Brittany (mcneeser) that its sad it took this kind of tragic event to bring us all back together. We can't let our friendships fall apart because we're too busy anymore. You never know if it will be the last time you get to see someone.

To Mr. and Mrs. Pettus, Thank you so much for being the parents you were and raising Jason to be the sweet, caring person that we all love dearly. We will always be here for you. Jason wouldn't have it any other way.

[veritekracer]

Oh man, this is just so tragic. I will pray for Jason's parents and friends. Like everyone one said, he was always upbeat, positive, and always had a smile on his face. I didn't know him as long as most of ya'll, but I'm glad to have the honor of knowing such a wonderful person. To Jason's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pettus, be proud that you raised a wonderful young man who has left a lasting and positive impression on everyone he knew!!! Rest in peace, Jason, and I thank God for the blessing of knowing you!!

[MazeOfChaos]

Mr. Pettus, your speech had me crying so hard at the funeral, I wish I had chilled with Jason more in recent years, but I lost touch with him when he went to college... Gosh I miss high school, and now I just wish I had those times again, I still find myself getting teary eyed when I think and read all the post all over myspace, importatlanta, ajc, and all the other sites people have posted on, I'm gonna miss you so much Jason, R.I.P. See you again someday

- Brandon

And here I am crying again.........

[konshenz]

yeah.. sorry to hear that.. condolences

[AtlE30]

all the prayers are out for him and his family

[cbt]

good man... i'm honored i got the chance to meet him... his family will be in my prayers


thank you ryan for letting me know

cbt

[rickgiblin]

With all the bad drivers in the metro area, I truely believe it is way too unsafe for motorcycles. Just think about the fender-benders that happen, with a motorcycle a fender-bender is a life or death situation.

This is what paul, the second guy that we went to school with to die on a motorcycle?
i know this is off subject but did yall go to school with a kid named eric anderson?


and may he rip. im thinking about getting a bike come spring, but with all the traffic and everyone not paying attention, i dont know if i want to or not.
i think i met him one day but im not shure... did he kinda live in a cul-de-sac in duluth?

[blurred visions]

Yes, Eric and I work out on a daily basis, he's a good friend of mine. He also has a motorcycle and I have convinced him to sell it.

Don't get a motorcycle unless you have grown up riding dirt bikes and things of that such. Thats how I see it. Take the money and put it into a turbo kit for your car if you want speed. That would be a little safer.

Jason R.I.P. We will all see you again buddy. Take care.

[rickgiblin]

i use to know eric back when we were both working at mcdonalds, when did he get a bike? he really doesnt need one. but inve been riding and racing dirtbikes through the South east for about a few years now... tell that boy he still has my alpine tech 6's...lol. but im serriously debating on getting a bike.

R.I.P Jason may god keep you safe in heaven

[Speedm0(\)key]

Yes, Eric and I work out on a daily basis, he's a good friend of mine. He also has a motorcycle and I have convinced him to sell it.

Don't get a motorcycle unless you have grown up riding dirt bikes and things of that such. Thats how I see it. Take the money and put it into a turbo kit for your car if you want speed. That would be a little safer.

Jason R.I.P. We will all see you again buddy. Take care.


nice decks. i think i used to have Numark Pro T-1's (think thats what they were, .. it was so long ago) in chrome

[On_Her_Face]

bump

[Black R]

:(

[K20A2_DC5]

that's sad to hear, we actually went to high school together and he's one of the nicest and coolest guy i've meet during high school years, haven't seen him recently but i can't imagine i can't see him again. may he R.I.P.

[lkpettus]

It gets harder every day, missing Jason. He was my best buddy.

Eric came over and visited us the other day. He told me he's getting rid of his motorcycle.

Jason's room is soo empty now.

[rickgiblin]

im sorry for your loss. he will be greatly missed. if you dont mind. can you pm me eric's cell #? but my jason RIP.

[blurred visions]

It's like Brittany said, "I hope there is a starbucks in heaven"

http://c.myspace.com/Groups/00009/50/65/9615605_l.jpg

[RISKYB]

RIP man and prayers for the family and friends

[mcneeser]

ok joey, steal the pic and my saying why don't you? haha, kidding. . .

*sigh*

God I miss him. . .

[DelxxxSol]

yep...not a day goes by that I don't think of him.

[blurred visions]

Although I wasn't GOOD GOOD friends with him, I still think about him day in day out. Everytime I look at his picture its hard to believe what has happened is real.

[rickgiblin]

well i just left erics house and he was on his way to WOW cycles to sell his bike.

o, and whoever gave eric my number... thanks. i havent talked to that boy in years.

[SandM]

i stared at a bike yesterday... still remembering. not a day goes by that i dont think about him..

[rickgiblin]

well, eric didnt sell his bike. he said that WOW tried to screw him over, so im gonna be posting it up here for sale for him. hope it gets sold quick

[blurred visions]

i stared at a bike yesterday... still remembering. not a day goes by that i dont think about him..

Everytime I loook at a bike I think of Jason...

I also think of the riders I see out there. I think of their families and how much they wouldn't want this to happen to their son or daughter. Realize that you aren't invincible...

[aero1116]

Oh man, when I heard about this, I didn't think it was real. I remember Jason from High School and he was such a cool guy. It's really unfortunate that this happened and he will be missed. Rest in peace buddy.

[blurred visions]

^whats your name, I also went to Duluth

[fawk_you]

Sorry to hear that! May he R.I.P.

[blurred visions]

I'm making a slideshow about him and its hard to get this thing completed. Where can I host the file so that I can link off of it?

[sir2hb]

I did not know the guy but Iam sorry for the loss

Everyone on here needs to always rember we share the road with bikes and keep an eye out for them

A freind of mine was killed on his bike because a lady was not payattion and t boned him