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I have no reason to doubt the thread that this racer started, be we have apparently lost Brett Reithmiller and his wife.

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/...gonew=1#UNREAD

I don't recall if I ever had the opportunity to talk to him. But I always try to keep an eye on the nice Mopars at the races. Condolences to family and friends.

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This is sad news for sure. Our thoughts and prayers for the rest of the family. Jim

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My family's prayers go out to theirs. Hard to beleive we lost such a fine racing couple. Both were just great people to talk to and would help anyone in need. God Speed. Lynch Family

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Myron + Jim,

I am stunned to hear this news , he and his wife love racing and were real nice people..This is so sad to leave behind two young kids with no parents...God bless those kids...He really love the Mopars, thats all they would talk about...May they rest in peace... Dave...1033/stock

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We had the previlege of meeting Brett and his wife at the 2005 Jeg`s race in Columbus. Two fine people who offered anything they had to someone they barely knew. What a loss. RIP

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Two Wonderful People.

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It seems surreal that they are gone, they were always friendly to everyone, always willing to offer help and most off all, always smiling. May God look down on their children and may they rest in peace.

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Our prayers and condolences to the family and friends.

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very sad day for all of us here in ny. i am without words.

dj and leah raiser

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Brett and Penny are some of the BEST people I have met racing.This is to sad.Speechless

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These 2 people were one of the main reasons we enjoyed going to the track.The nicest people at the races and quite frankly some of our best friends. When the arraingements become availible someone please post them so we can make travel plans.

Thanks,

Jonathan,Don Lensch and Mark Dickerson F/SA 1114

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My sincere sympathies to the family and friends of these 2 wonderful people.

Mike Paz, Motorsports Announcer

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http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregio...ry/140080.html

This is very sad. This is a classic thing I see all to often, trying to avoid hitting an animal, and hitting a tree, guard rail ect. , only this time the outcome was the worst it could be. Even though it's human nature to not hit the animal, it's not always the best choice.

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Man, that is a shame. He was a really nice guy and good drag racer with a really cool and fast hemi car. We had a couple of very close races against eachother in IHRA competition.
This kind of stuff is part of life, but that doesn't make it any easier.

God Bless.


Jeff Day

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This is really sad news. The where very nice people and so young. What a shame. RIP

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Im so sorry to hear this. I deal with this all the time and it never gets easy. As mentioned above it is better to just hit whatever is there and get it stopped the best you can. Usually vehicles that try to avoid hitting an animal overcorrect and end up overturning. I work a lot of fatality crashes because of this. God Bless them.

Ed Carpenter

66 Chevy II

4244 SS/H

Texas Highway Patrol, Dripping Springs, TX

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That's just awful news. I loved seeing the great cars they raced and always thought of them whenver I passed the Wellsville exit sign when I drove west on I-86.

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Brett and Penny were two of the nicest people you could ever meet . It was always a pleasure to spend time talking with them. Such a terrible loss and they will be missed by many .
Our condolences go out to the family . RIP Brett & Penny .

Dave & Gloria Ley

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This is truly sad news. Brett and Penny will be missed by everyone that had the pleasure to meet them.Pam and I always looked forward to visiting them . R.I.P. my friends

Jim & Pam Marshall

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brett and penny were driving their classic 1965 hemi plymouth to the sunday niagara show @ lancaster dragway in ny. the accident happened less than a mile from their garage. they leave behind 2 young daughters.

dj and leah raiser

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it just goes to show how this can happen to any of us! a very sad day in ny. i pray for his daughters.

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I only had brief contact with Brett at the racs,but he definately leftan impression of being a person you would be proud to call your friend.News like this is always sad and difficult to hear and understand.If anyone is doing anything forthe children please post an
address to help out. Being a father and grand
father makes it reading this thread even worse.God bless the Reithmuller family.

Ed F.
15 T/SA

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This is extremely sad news. We are keeping the Reithmiller family, especially their two daughters, in our hearts and prayers.

The Erny Family

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Donnie,

Has a trust fund or anything been set up for the kids as of yet? This is a real tragedy, and I feel terrible for the kids. I hope that have a good home to go to, but we should try to set something up for them. Have any idea on how to do this if it hasn't been done already???

Call me if we need to discuss...

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Prayers and condolences to the friends and family of Brett and Penny. What a sad day for the racing community. Especially with leaving two young daughters behind.


Sincerely,
Zane Racing

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Bret And Penny Were Class Acts,they Were Together Always,at Home,at Work ,and At The Races .they Will Be Missed Forever By Me, And Anyone Who Had The Pleasure Of Meeting Them.

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This just brings tears to my eyes. I just can't stop thinking about those 2 young girls, now growing up , without a mother and father. My wife and I have 2 daughters also, and on numerous occassions remember exchanging "girl stories" together with Brett and Penny.
This is just horrible news for all who knew them.
We will pray for the girls that God will get them through this
Love In Christ
Marty, Tammy, Morgan & Lexi Rinehart

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both of them will be missed going to the races will not be the same without them

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This is very sad and tragic news. Some of the nicest people you could ever meet at the race track or anywhere for that matter. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and especially their children.
Bryan

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A Trust Fund Has Been Set Up For Their Daughters.the Reithmiller Childrens Fund C/o The Community Bank 13 Park Square, Franklinville N.y 14737.

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Anyone contacted the children? how old are theyand who will help care for them during this time? CLose racing friend go check on them? Thanks They are the ones who really need help at this time.

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What a terrible tragedy! He was a great guy and a great racer! My heart goes out to the family and girls.
God Speed ...you are in my thoughts

Kevin Fogerty Jr

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friends may gather with the family on tuesday from 7-9 and wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the babbitt & easton funeral home, 7 north main st., franklinville ny. funeral services will be held in st. philomen'a r.c. church, 26 plymouth ave., franklinville. on thursday, august 16 2007 at 12.00 noon. memorials may by sent to the riethmiller children's fund, c/o the community bank, 13 park square, franklinville ny 14737

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Brett and Penny will be missed greatly... I loved them deeply and always thought of them as sportsman racing`s "MODEL COUPLE" always together having fun...May god be with them and give the girls strength...

Kenny Koonce Jr

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Brett And Penny Will Always Be Remembered,they Touched The Lives Of Many.these Were Honestly Two Of The Best People Any One Could Even Dream To Meet,they Will Be Missed Dearly By All. Our Thoughts And Prayers Go Out To The Families Of These Two Wonderful Friends .

The Jozwiak Family
Lancaster N.y

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I am very shocked and sad to hear this terrible news. I met this fine couple several years ago at Chicago, they were nice enough to deliver some parts to me from a friend in their home state to the race at Chicago. I hung out with them all weekend like we had known each other all our lives. We have traded Christmas cards and phone calls each year since then, couldn't ask to have met nicer folks.

R.I.P. Dear Friends

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...a very sad day for our racing family. Rest In Peace.
God Bless the children.

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Good friend Dan "The Sign Man" DeLaney has created "In Memory" stickers for the Riethmillers, and is offering two per request and will ship them free of charge.

For additional information, please visit: Dan the Sign Man Shop Journal


http://www.dansignman.com/journal/index.htm