Big Thunder Over Hard, Bob and JT Have Passed, RIP

[Ratickle]

Just got a call. Big Thunder went end over end about where the opening is at the wet pits. It is currently upside down and apart pretty bad. The medical team is there and it sounds as if there could be injuries. I'll keep following up as much as possible.

From what happened, I guess it was 50' in the air for around 100' flying backwards. So, hold your breath and we'll try to figure this one out. Our prayers are for everyone to be okay....

[Ratickle]

Someone being worked on and in the ambulance....



Prayers out.....

[Bobcat]

It's ten years to the week that they went over last time.(at KW)

[Dunbar 104]

I was watching the web cam and the last time it passed. I was thinking wow there hanging it out there.

[Ratickle]

I'm talking to everyone I know. There is nothing official at this time, however. I have removed most of the posts, all of the speculation. The situation is serious enough that one of the crew in the boat is on their way to Miami in a helicopter. There is rampant speculation around Key West that the situation is extremely serious.

Until there is something more official, please refrain from anymore speculation.

As soon as we know something official, it will be posted.

For those of you who want to know. They are saying Bob and Jeffrey Tillman, of Kaiser, Mo.,

At this time, prayers to all......

[Ratickle]

http://keysnews.com/node/35806

They are officially reporting, in the news, one passed, one critical at 4:43.

[Ratickle]

AP Release, 4:32


http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/2-Powerboat-Racers-Hospitalized-After-Crash--133562943.html

[Ratickle]

Officially reporting both have passed away.


Bob and JT, Rest in Peace.....


Our prayers and condolences.....

http://keysnews.com/node/35806

[Bobcat]

Just horrible.

[Ratickle]

I am leaving the Links to videos and photos off. Maybe later, after we have had time to mourn the loss of our friends, we can speculate.

Until then, I would appreciate it if all would honor the memories.....

Thank You

[Buoy]

I've seen 3 different videos of this. Very hard to watch.

Prayers to the families and friends.

I was pretty interested in this boat when I saw the pictures of 4 #6's hanging on the back of it.
Very sad.

Rest in peace gentlemen.

[Pete B]

RIP Bob and JT!

[Coolerman]

RIP

I will never forget Bob coming up to me numerous times at loto and just BS'ing with me..... so so sad. I just wish this was not true.....

[C35]

Bob and Jeff

[MILD THUNDER]

Just awful news....thoughts and prayers for their loved ones.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

RIP Bob and Jeff.

Pantera Family.

[PARADOX]

OMG!!!.. What a terrible and sad news to see. I'm just catching up, since I was out most of the day and logging on to this.. Horrible...
RIP boys, and Godspeed. Condolences to family and friends.
P

[Slandrew]

RIP great loss!

[old377guy]

Very awful; peace and rest to Bob and Jeff. Blessings to the families.

[baronmarine]

oh my,after a long night in the shop. i hopped on for some peace, and updates. this is so sad. RIP, thoughts go out to the families.

todd

[jonesn']

Race In Peace Bob and JT! Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends!

DJ

[shadowcat]

A very sad and tragic day! My thoughts and prayers go to the families,crew,sponsors and friends of JT and Bob.

A black day for Thunder Marine! Gone in a heart beat but never forgotten! !!!!!

[Offshore Ginger]

What a shame ............................... i remember Bob from his many visits to Douglas Marine .......R.I.P. ...Bob & J.T.

[AugiePensa]

God Bless, our thoughts and prayers.

[fund razor]

Unbelievable.

Thoughts and prayers to their friends and families and the entire LOTO performance family.

I am very sorry for your loss.

[baddogz28]

the last month has been horrible to the motorsports community... When is this gonna stop? RIP Bob and JT... :(

[appsyscons]

My condolences and prayers, go out to the families.

I have know Bob for over 20 years, and raced along side of him,
many times. You will be missed my friend.

[rschap1]

VERY sad
:(
RIP

[JRB]

The OSS Board Chairman issued the following statement,

"On behalf of the Teams, National Staff and Board of Directors of the Offshore Super Series, we would like to send our condolences to the families and crew of the Big Thunder Team, who lost Bob Morgan and Jeffery Tillman today in Key West. Both men will be missed and were true gentlemen and legends in the offshore fraternity. On a personal note, Bob's passing greatly distresses myself, Ruth, Dennis, Monica, Charlie and Leah as we raced with my brother-in-law, Randy Linebach, Bob and his wife Sue for 3 years under the Airborne/Big Thunder colors. Bob and Jeff will truly be missed."

Michael E. Mares
Offshore Super Series
Forever 24 and Forever 100

[fund razor]

I hope that it is ok to post this link from Lake Expo with this photo tribute to Bob and Jeff.

http://lakeexpo.com/lake_events/collection_2000c0ea-0b9b-11e1-acc7-001cc4c002e0.html