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OMG!!!!!!! dammmm :-(

 
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RIP. this really sucks. love to the family and friends

 
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Wow, i just found out about this earlier

i looked up to sam and what he did with his car although i never said so here...he was so dedicated and knew exactly what he was doing and i wish i could be as dedicated as him
i remember when i first got on this site reading all of the louisiana posts with him and some others talking about ther 1/4 mile times and stuff they were planning on getting thinking "i cant wait to start on my car, even if it is a slow automatic sedan, heh"
i didnt get to meet him or talk much to him, but im sure he was a great guy and his car will definately be remembered by me as one of the very best

Rest in peace fellow 7thgen owner and Louisianian...

 
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It's going to be at Boone's Funeral Hone.
(it's on Airline Dr., across the street from Treijo's Mexican Resterant)

also wes, if its cool with you...will the mods/admins lock this thread July 18th...day after Sam and Devie are laid to rest...

 
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RIP Sam....


What a tragedy.

 
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I've never talked to Sam personally, but this is a shame. When two people lose their lives so quickly, you only realize then how important life is, and how short it is, RIP both of you.

 
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Im lost at what you were trying to say...

 
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RIP Sam and Dev. Wish I would have talked to you more but now your in a better place. So sad,yet so true. You will be missed.

 
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They are now with god safe of harm and they now watch over us as angels. To Sam and Devi you will both be missed but not forgotten. My blessing go to all family and friends of these two.

For those that are close i know how bad it feels cuz i lost my step dad tragicly. Sam is in my prayers and will be missed as one of the best people to post here at 7thgen.

R.I.P.

 
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I just read the article and it made me ****ing mad! ....five years and government didn't do anything? neways my prayers go to you and your family.....

 
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My condolences. I really hope that the proper authorities investigate the accident thoroughly and improve the layout of that crossing. Such a shame to lose 2 young people with their lives ahead of them....

 
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It says in the article, he was trying to beat the train. jwcardy, and others are saying that he slows down a lot for the tracks. We'll never know, because the people that were involved died.

 
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Oh gosh, well I'm not familiar with him...but RIP. He'll be in my prayers...

 
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Well, as tragic as this is. There is something that is coming out of it. Though it won't bring anyone back, looks like crossing gates are possibly gonna be installed.

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/news/...E2474B88.shtml

 
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is the picture the actual railroad where it took place?

 
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wow this is so traggic, he was on the florida forum sometime ago, I was helping him to find the person Alan Freeman that tried to scam him for em seats, well this is so sad. RIP We all miss u bro

 
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-Damn, what a wake up call.. it sucks these things have to happen - my condolences to his family and his girlfriends family. -and im sure they still make a great couple, just not here with us. be safe guys, for these things dont have to happen.

 
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I read most of samaris posts here... also the issue about the seats... "Alan Freeman" I hope you read this and your conscience will kill you...

 
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We have the exact same type of crossing situation here, basically you turn and you're on the tracks EXCEPT we have the arms that come down. I don't see how this could be an inconvienience for traffic, put a left turn lane in and have the arms come down so the traffic can stop in the turn lane, simple as that. I'd be pretty pissed off that the city too for taking so ****ing long to get this done with, how many people have to die before something is done about it?

 
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wow, REST IN PEACE, my condolences to his family and his girlfriends family, as well as all his friends and everyone who knew him. I remember speaking to him on occassion. Very cool guy. Good person passing away due to lack of safety precautions by this railroad crossing. I hope someone takes this event and tries to set it as an example for this to not happen in the future.

 
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Damn I still am in shock over this man... He was such a cool guy... I talked to him all the time about all kinda stuff..... He had so much life left to live... Once again my heart goes out to his family and friends...

This thread should be printed by some one local and given to his family so they can see how much his 7thgen family cared about him as well...

 
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RIP Brotha
I never actually got to meet or talk to him, but it sounds like he was a real good guy. I used to see him driving around town and actually saw him that day around 1 o'clock.
Even though I didn't know him personaly it hit me hard. I couldn't believe that he could be there one sec and gone the next. I my self almost got hit one day. It was raining so hard and I had the AC blastin to keep my windows from fogging. I didn't even hear the horn from the train. The street where i was crossing had no bars or lights just like many other streets. Luckily the timing was right and I crossed just in time. THat's why it hit me so hard. It could have been me or my wife or anybody. I just hope the city will open there eyes and do something to stop these senseless deaths. My prayers go out to all the families.

 
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Sad to hear. R.I.P. Sam and Devie.

 
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WOW.

 
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yes, that is the crossing where it happened...as soon as you turn off of the major 4 lane highway, you are on the tracks...the road has not turning lane or anything...

no update as of now guys....i just got in from work..i will know something later tonight...

 
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here's my last conversation i have saved with him on AIM. he was always funny/cool as hell. he even paid the extra to ship the busted shock back for me.. didn't ask for a penny..

A1CSJT4415 (7:40:06 PM): someone told me u were going to get a supra
cocky jeremy (7:40:20 PM): thinkin about it, i doubt it though
A1CSJT4415 (7:40:35 PM): just wondering, lol
cocky jeremy (7:40:37 PM): $20k for a 96' automatic, non-turbo
A1CSJT4415 (7:40:42 PM): did u get the kit?
A1CSJT4415 (7:40:45 PM): nice
cocky jeremy (7:40:45 PM): not yet
A1CSJT4415 (7:40:58 PM): except for the automatic part but it would be dope to have
cocky jeremy (7:41:21 PM): if it were turbo, i'd get it.
cocky jeremy (7:41:24 PM): but it's not. :[
A1CSJT4415 (7:41:31 PM): even if its not, its pimpin
cocky jeremy (7:41:46 PM): yah.
A1CSJT4415 (7:41:56 PM): i feel bad, i want vertical doors again, lol
cocky jeremy (7:41:58 PM): just disappointing to have a 220-230hp Supra
A1CSJT4415 (7:42:05 PM): yea
cocky jeremy (7:43:25 PM): i get the kit on the 9th.
A1CSJT4415 (7:43:49 PM): really
cocky jeremy (7:43:53 PM): wait, was mine UPS or Fedex?
cocky jeremy (7:43:57 PM): one was me, one was the company.
A1CSJT4415 (7:44:00 PM): them bastards told me it was suppose to be tueday
cocky jeremy (7:44:04 PM): Fedex is tomorrow, UPS is Friday
A1CSJT4415 (7:44:04 PM): Fedex
A1CSJT4415 (7:44:11 PM): UPS is to JT
cocky jeremy (7:44:14 PM): my bad.
A1CSJT4415 (7:44:18 PM): thats cool
cocky jeremy (7:44:21 PM): i should get the new shock monday or tuesday
A1CSJT4415 (7:44:31 PM): maybe
cocky jeremy (7:44:42 PM): it's in Columbus, OH right now.
A1CSJT4415 (7:44:46 PM): cool
cocky jeremy (7:44:53 PM): 44lbs
A1CSJT4415 (7:44:54 PM): ill get me anothe door kit one day
A1CSJT4415 (7:44:58 PM): yea that bitch is heavy
cocky jeremy (7:45:07 PM): lol. i'll sell it back if i get the Supra
cocky jeremy (7:45:09 PM): $1500. =X
cocky jeremy (7:45:10 PM): j/k.
A1CSJT4415 (7:45:11 PM): lol
A1CSJT4415 (7:45:17 PM): good stuff
cocky jeremy (7:45:25 PM): my friend told me he'd actually gimme $1k to buy the Supra
cocky jeremy (7:45:35 PM): not borrow, not joking.. he'd literally gimme $1000
A1CSJT4415 (7:45:42 PM): lol
cocky jeremy (7:45:44 PM): he wants me to get it that bad. lol.
cocky jeremy (7:45:48 PM): i do too, but i mean..
A1CSJT4415 (7:45:52 PM): i think it would be awesome
cocky jeremy (7:45:52 PM): turbo=$4600
cocky jeremy (7:45:56 PM): exhaust=$800
A1CSJT4415 (7:46:10 PM): yea but think, u dont have to do no exterior works to make it look nice
cocky jeremy (7:46:33 PM): i'd put a Bomex kit on it, and paint it another color
cocky jeremy (7:46:39 PM): black or a bright blue or orange
A1CSJT4415 (7:46:46 PM): nice
cocky jeremy (7:46:48 PM): they make like 4-5 Bomex kits for the 96' Supra
A1CSJT4415 (7:47:47 PM): damn
cocky jeremy (7:48:36 PM): somehow i got my new radar detector 3 days earlier than what UPS said
cocky jeremy (7:48:38 PM): lol.
A1CSJT4415 (7:48:49 PM): that is awesome
A1CSJT4415 (7:48:52 PM): i want one to
A1CSJT4415 (7:49:01 PM): ive been meaning to get one but good ones are really expensive
cocky jeremy (7:49:08 PM): yah
cocky jeremy (7:49:12 PM): $400 for a valentine
A1CSJT4415 (7:49:47 PM): dam
cocky jeremy (7:50:05 PM): they're really good though.
A1CSJT4415 (7:51:13 PM): brb

 
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Hello people,

This is Sam's sister, Mary Tidwell. I would just like to express my appreciation to everyone that has sent out their condolences and prayers for my family and myself. It's hard to understand why God would do such a thing to such beautiful people, but as they say----It's God's will and God's plan. Contrary to what the papers and reports have been saying, my brother DID NOT try to beat that train. Whoever the witness was that said this will be held accountable for it. He knows better than do ever do such a thing. Apparently his car stalled on the tracks and both Devie and Sam tried to get out, but were unfortunatly unable to do so. It brings peace and contentment to my heart and mind to know that although I long for the both of them to be here with all of us, I know for sure, that they are in a much happier place along side the Lord our God. One day, we will all be together again.
My family would like to send out an invite to everyone to attend their wake and funeral which are to be held on Friday and Saturday of this week. The wake will be from 5-8 on Friday at Boone's funeral home on Airline Dr. and the actual ceremony will be held at Bellaire Baptist Church at 10 am on Saturday on Barksdale Blvd. If you have any questions feel free to call me at 453-1570.
I ask that you keep my family and Devie's family in your constant prayers.
Thanks once again,
Mary Tidwell

 
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I'm so sorry to hear of this Mary. I actually registered on this forum to look for Civic parts, but I knew Sam through the Residence Hall. He was my RA for my freshman year. Absolutely great guy, the Air Force would have been ecstatic to have him in their forces. I always saw him around town (and at the gym, where he was 90% of the time, heh.) with his girlfriend and would always wave to him when he noticed me.

My friend actually told me about this just now, and I got on here to see if anyone had known yet. I'm so sorry to hear of this.

RIP Sam Tidwell.

 
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Unbelievable, Havent talked to him in awhile, but i used to talk to him all the time on AIM. Im speachless , so sad. Wierd how something like this can hit you so hard, without even meeting someone in person. RIP bro.

 
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he'll definately be missed around here, and everywhere else he ever went to. he was a very cool guy, he went out of his way to help me when i didn't even know him. MREEZYSMRS, don't feel "silly" i've made it my personal goal to the lambo kit on he sold me by this weekend as my own kind of tribute to him.. may sound dumb, but i can't be there for his funeral or anything, so it's just kinda my way of saying, "thanks" and "goodbye.. for now" after this weekend, hopefully we can all stop feeling so sad, and just start to smile when we think about him and think of all the good times.. and about how he's better off now, along with his girlfriend. at least that's how it went last time i had a friend die. now i smile everytime i think about her, i just hope it's the same way for all of us with Sam..