Jim "The Shoe" Harrington

John H186 · 12-29-2009, 09:44 AM

My God I am speechless!

God bless the Harrington family from the entire Hedenburg family.

John, Elena, Johnny and Nicholas.

Riley Racing · 12-29-2009, 09:50 AM

Our hearts are very heavy today. We were most fortunate to be able to have known The Shoe and his wife. He always carried a joke and a big heart wherever he went. He will be greatly missed by everyone. R.I.P. "Big Jim" and God Bless...
To share a small memory, i was at Atco bar and a little over the top and told Jim that i was afraid i couldn't get back to the motorhome and he assured me that If I fell down, he would carry me to the motorhome......so now, god gets to carry him to heaven and the memories will live on.....
Sharon & Bruce

Jack Matyas · 12-29-2009, 09:55 AM

The sport and the thousands of racers you've touched and helped will miss you - R.I.P. big guy .............

sc1153 · 12-29-2009, 10:49 AM

The outpour of calls, Checks, letters, E-Mails, posts, and Text messages in the past week are astounding. The sticker that was designed to remember "THE SHOE" is going to be sent to all that is able to make a contribution to this support fund.

Send donations to: Tracey Harrington
C/O Tom DePascale
Waynes Auto Body
1938 Highway 35 North
South Amboy, NJ 08879

Mark Faul · 12-29-2009, 11:00 AM

So sorry to hear the news. Jim definitely lived life to the fullest and was a blast to be around.
Rest in peace Shoe.

tpoh815 · 12-29-2009, 11:05 AM

RIP "Shoe". Gone but not forgotten!

mcaruso · 12-29-2009, 11:14 AM

I miss you already Big Daddy!!!

Mountainmotorman · 12-29-2009, 11:18 AM

BIG DADDY finally MADE A PLAN. He wanted to go racing with Kenny Martin, his best friend, and now they are forever leaving the line with a drink in hand..... Drag racing has lost a major celeb today. THE SHOE was one of the finest sportsman racers this sport will ever know.

You will not be forgotten by many. The lanes may stay the same but, the pits will always be yours Jimmy!!!!!!!!

Steven W Johnson · 12-29-2009, 11:12 AM

Big Jim, WORDS can never describe how much you were thought of, his help and inspiration affected so many people. The never ending smile and laughter will be missed by so many, things just want be the same!
Tracey my heart felt sadness goes out to you and "Little Shoe" May the Good Lord Bless and Comfort you in this time of grief as well as the days ahead.
If there is anything that I can do to help you just let me know.
It is a very sad day!!!!!!

12-29-2009, 09:44 AM	#1
John H186 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 154 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Jim "The Shoe" Harrington My God I am speechless! God bless the Harrington family from the entire Hedenburg family. John, Elena, Johnny and Nicholas. __________________ John Hedenburg H186

12-29-2009, 09:50 AM	#2
Riley Racing Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 74 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Jim "The Shoe" Harrington Our hearts are very heavy today. We were most fortunate to be able to have known The Shoe and his wife. He always carried a joke and a big heart wherever he went. He will be greatly missed by everyone. R.I.P. "Big Jim" and God Bless... To share a small memory, i was at Atco bar and a little over the top and told Jim that i was afraid i couldn't get back to the motorhome and he assured me that If I fell down, he would carry me to the motorhome......so now, god gets to carry him to heaven and the memories will live on..... Sharon & Bruce Last edited by Riley Racing; 12-29-2009 at 09:53 AM.

12-29-2009, 09:55 AM	#3
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,932 Likes: 410 Liked 2,052 Times in 400 Posts	Re: Jim "The Shoe" Harrington The sport and the thousands of racers you've touched and helped will miss you - R.I.P. big guy ............. __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

12-29-2009, 10:49 AM	#4
sc1153 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Parlin, NJ Posts: 420 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Jim "The Shoe" Harrington The outpour of calls, Checks, letters, E-Mails, posts, and Text messages in the past week are astounding. The sticker that was designed to remember "THE SHOE" is going to be sent to all that is able to make a contribution to this support fund. Send donations to: Tracey Harrington C/O Tom DePascale Waynes Auto Body 1938 Highway 35 North South Amboy, NJ 08879 __________________ Chris DePascale S/ST 1531 & S/C 1153....Addicted Racing Jad153@aol.com Last edited by sc1153; 12-29-2009 at 11:03 AM.

12-29-2009, 11:00 AM	#5
Mark Faul Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Tacoma,WA Posts: 341 Likes: 2 Liked 43 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Jim "The Shoe" Harrington So sorry to hear the news. Jim definitely lived life to the fullest and was a blast to be around. Rest in peace Shoe.

12-29-2009, 11:05 AM	#6
tpoh815 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: West Seneca Posts: 537 Likes: 64 Liked 28 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Jim "The Shoe" Harrington RIP "Shoe". Gone but not forgotten! __________________ EX 5-Doorstocker

12-29-2009, 11:14 AM	#7
mcaruso Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canandaigua, NY Posts: 311 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Jim "The Shoe" Harrington I miss you already Big Daddy!!! __________________ Marc Caruso S/G 132 S/C C132

12-29-2009, 11:18 AM	#8
Mountainmotorman Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 33 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Jim "The Shoe" Harrington BIG DADDY finally MADE A PLAN. He wanted to go racing with Kenny Martin, his best friend, and now they are forever leaving the line with a drink in hand..... Drag racing has lost a major celeb today. THE SHOE was one of the finest sportsman racers this sport will ever know. You will not be forgotten by many. The lanes may stay the same but, the pits will always be yours Jimmy!!!!!!!! __________________ _

12-29-2009, 11:12 AM	#9
Steven W Johnson Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 35 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Jim "The Shoe" Harrington Big Jim, WORDS can never describe how much you were thought of, his help and inspiration affected so many people. The never ending smile and laughter will be missed by so many, things just want be the same! Tracey my heart felt sadness goes out to you and "Little Shoe" May the Good Lord Bless and Comfort you in this time of grief as well as the days ahead. If there is anything that I can do to help you just let me know. It is a very sad day!!!!!! __________________ Steven W Johnson 210 SS Grand AM