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Bud Ekins RIP

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Asphalt Outlaw Hero, Oct 7, 2007.

  1. Asphalt Outlaw Hero
    Joined: Dec 9, 2006
    Posts: 963

    Asphalt Outlaw Hero
    Member
    from Dixie

    Bud Ekins,the legendary stuntman and double for Steve McQueen p***ed away on 10/6/07. He did the famous jump in The Great Escape and the stunt driving in Bullit.
    Godspeed Bud.
     
  2. Speedwagen
    Joined: Aug 3, 2006
    Posts: 753

    Speedwagen
    Member

    Man I always loved that jump in the Great Escape.

    Rest In Peace Bud

    May God's Peace be with all Buds friends and family
     
  3. Cris
    Joined: Jan 3, 2005
    Posts: 834

    Cris
    Member
    from Vermont

    Oh man, I was just thinking about him today.
    Godspeed, Bud.

    Cris
     
  4. Eagletucky
    Joined: Feb 21, 2005
    Posts: 739

    Eagletucky
    Member

    Bud was a mans man.
     
  5. Mike53
    Joined: Feb 2, 2005
    Posts: 204

    Mike53
    Member

    I'll second that!Godspeed.
     
  6. texoutsider
    Joined: Jul 6, 2005
    Posts: 826

    texoutsider
    Member
    from Frisco, Tx

    An old friend of one of my departed buddies...Bud and Gary D. were some of the old timers that kept me interested........both gone now.

    RIP...........to all

    Mark
     
  7. Just read this elsewhere, can't believe it....

    RIP
     
  8. Choptop
    Joined: Jun 19, 2001
    Posts: 3,303

    Choptop
    Member

    damn.

    Glad I had the chance to meet him and shoot the ****e about bikes on more than a few occasions.

    RIP.
     

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