Folks Of Interest Eric Doran Memorial Cruise and car show

See ya all in the mornin!

 

Well we just got home from the cruise and it was awesome. I really didn't know how many people would show up. I rolled up to find at least 10 cars had arrived before me and it was on. Before it was over I counted at least 70 cars, 4-5 vespas, 10 or so motorcycles, some 4wheel drive trucks and about 150 spectators.

Thanks to everyone that showed up. This was exactly the kind of event Eric would have wanted. In fact, before he died we were planning a car show and cruise that probably would have been a lot like this. Maybe we will do it again next year.

Here a some shots from the day. I'll add more later.


































Eric's sister, dad and mom.


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Thanks for doing this... it was a good time.. He was watching us for sure..

 

The whole deal was really cool, I was really surprised by the chow, good, really good eaten. Roger

 

had an awesome time !!! wish we could do this once a month !!! sooooooooo i think we should ...

 

We had so much fun that we are already talking about next year. I think we will do music, food and MORE CARS!


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John,I will put all my pic's on this thread,if that's okay. That way,there will be one place to find the coverage.
Had such a great time. Got there early and had breakfast with Dullchrome,Chevy54 and JustplainJ. GOOD EATS!!!
Probably the most fun I have had,driving my Merc! I'm sure Eric enjoyed it too!!! It was real hard to hold back the tears when Eric's mom was talking to everybody before the run. Cause a mother shouldn't be sending off her son....it should be the other way around. I was honored to attend such a great memorial. His parents,and sister were really nice people. They appreciated everybody coming out...

I agree,John.....this should be an anual event.

 

Load up your photos Bobby. I have more to add later too. Out doing chores now.


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This was by far the best cruise I have ever been on. Great cars , great friends and great food. I am looking forward to next year!!!

Thanks John !

 

Yes, this was a special day.

 

Great to hear that you had a good turnout of people, celebrating life as such, looking forward to more photo's.

Cheers,

Drewfus

 

Had a good time. Met some get people. Had some good eats. Thanks to who ever put this on. Best wishes to the Doran family.

 

Sorry I missed it...just got back from the mountains. Next Year!!

 

What a nice tribute. I'm sure your friend was watching from above and he was impressed.

 

We ate breakfast at Eric's resturant...


The cars just kept showing up,for over an hour....

 

Roger O'dell and his lovely wife came...









Taylor Crawford must have found some fuses,cause last night he was on the side of the road!!!

 

Can anyone tell me what color this is?

 

I was foaming at the mouth when this pulled in!!! I let a really nice one just like this get away!!!!

 

Great day John, Thank you! I didnt know Eric but he must have been a great guy to have such an amazing turn out of friends and family. Im glad I was a part of this awesome tribute and would for sure be there for next years! Let me know if I can help when the time comes.

 

again...great tribute to Eric. I didn't know Eric..but, I'm sure he would have loved the turnout.

 

Glad you had such a good turnout. Good cause. R.I.P Eric.

 

I've got alot more driving pic's,but i'm pretty tired. I'll get 'em posted on here tomorrow....

 

I love the Notchbacks.....

 

I never had the pleasure of meeting him , but judging by the turnout and what I've read on this, He was a life that was trajectly taken to soon. I'm sure his spirit was at the cruise .

 

Eric was the kind of person that when you met him you sensed somthing different, a kindness, energy and passion that we only wish we could have ourselves. He touched a lot of people and I feel fortunate to have known him.

I think god, or whatever you call lifes higher power must have needed him so Eric was called home. I have been a little numb since he died but today helped; I finally was able to cry and say goodbye to him.

I miss you Eric but I know you were riding in the 36 with me again today. Thanks my friend. Perhaps I'll see you on the other side.

John

 

Thank you John! The cruise would have made Eric very proud, or to use his term, stoked and so RAD. Thanks everyone who came out to show their respect - what a wonderful day it's been!

Pelle

 

maroon a stock color.......I missed it, I was under cars today .

 

Looks like you guys had a pretty special day... wish I could have made it.

 

Openings in Heaven

Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pour through and shine down to let us know they are with us.


I wish I could have made it, but I had to wait for someone from Seattle.