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Old 07-08-2011, 01:01 PM
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Default Say A Prayer For Flyin Freddie! R.I.P.

Saw this post by Doug Reed on Facebook today. Sad!

Flyin Freddie, a great friend with our Cobra group has been given only a few days to live. Damn cancer! Words can't describe his vest for life and cheerful attitude. Always high on life. Heading to Memphis tomorrow to say good bye....damn this is tough. JUST NOT FAIR.

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Old 07-08-2011, 01:12 PM
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[shocked].... God bless him....
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Old 07-08-2011, 01:43 PM
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That crap is everywhere! Going to a memorial service tonight for a family friend who died of stomach cancer this week. Just found out that one of our local Cobra members is fighting terminal bone cancer. This is too much.
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Freddie has always been a delight to be around. He spreads cheer wherever he is. This news breaks my heart. Prayers for you Freddie and you family.
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Freddie is indeed one of the most DElightful folks I've ever known, and my heart is breaking too. Many lives are better for having known you, my compadre.

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I enjoyed Freddie's company and words here and on the SPF forums. He always brought cheer and light whenever he was present. I am hoping the doctors are wrong. :-(
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Old 07-08-2011, 05:18 PM
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God's speed Freddie.
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I met Freddie a few years back doing a project for FedEx where he worked. While in the office I heard him talking about his Cobra. I've always had an interest in Cobras so I immediately struck up a conversation. It wasn't much longer after that he invited me to Cobra breakfast and met some of the local Cobra guys. I was hooked! Cool cars and great people. Next thing you know it I was sending Cobra pictures that were for sale to him left and right asking for his opinions. Not much longer I purchased my Superformance. I went to the hospital yesterday evening along with two of long time friends Ron Frohs 18 yrs and Brian (Hydramada) 16 yrs. It was very sad. It was obvious these guys were best of friends and have had many memorable times together. I know these guys will be around to support Freddie's wife and twins. I've been taken on extra work for the last few years and as of yesterday I have begun to tell people no more side work. I've rarely had a day off in 3 years and I'm missing spending time with friends and loved ones and that includes having breakfast with my friend Fred Rice. My prayers to him, his family and all that have been touched by him. He will be deeply missed yet his stories will live on.........
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Old 07-08-2011, 06:21 PM
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Our prayers go out to you Freddie.....I shall celebrate the way you lived and have a cool tall drink in your honor later this evening.


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It saddens me to hear this - I am sure his next chapter will be even better than this one.
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I don't know Freddie, but his smile looks like it would light up the room. My thoughts go out to Freddie, his family, and his Texas Cobra friends.
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I don't know Freddie, but his smile looks like it would light up the room. My thoughts go out to Freddie, his family, and his Texas Cobra friends.

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This is just so sad to hear....I remember way back around 2001-2002, I met Freddie for the first time at an SPF Second Strike event at VIR. At the evening social, he was everywhere, had the biggest laugh too. About the friendliest guy you could ever meet.

I wish Freddie all the best, you are in my prayers, you have brought many people a lot of smiles....God Bless You.
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Freddie and I spoke several times. It seems he was always looking for parts to help someone else out. I think he was as excited about other guys' rides as he was his own. We'll miss the man who always brought in the sunshine.

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Freddie...It appears that a lot of people love you. Love is the greatest gift of all. You are a rich man.
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I met FF once, at an annual meet. Great guy who livened things up for all around. This sucks. Freddie, keep fighting, brother. We're all thinking of you.

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What sad news, Freddie the few times I spoke to him, was always jovial and full of life. He spoke with great love for his twins, our prayer are for him and his family.
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As we get older this becomes more frequent....sorry for your friend....prayers to him and his family> ...Bill
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Didn't really know freddie other than his posts, but if he was as good and special as people have indicated, maybe his time here was no longer necessary. He is back home again !!!


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