Offroad Trailblazers and Envoys

For Brandon...

Tell us what you'd like to see! Plus... site information, faqs, rules, announcements, etc.
Forum rules
The forum-wide rules can be found here: http://www.offroadtb.com/about/site-rules

by fishsticks » Tue Nov 06, 2012 12:00 am

We lost a brother on Saturday, 11/3/12.

Bigbadbowtie088 died in a hunting accident.

Facebook page is here: http://www.facebook.com/BWalker911

Send your regards and prayers to his loved ones.

Rest in peace man.
11 Silverado LTZ - 6.2L/6l80, 2/3 drop, self tuned
85 Hilux - 3RZ, dual cases, caged, 40s, chromo everything
02 TrailBlazer LTZ - 35s, lockers, balls - Gone but not forgotten - Build
User avatar
fishsticks
Moderator
 
Posts: 4356
Joined: Thu Apr 01, 2010 11:30 pm
Location: WA, Vancouver
Name: Donny
Vehicle Year: Other
Vehicle: Other Vehicle
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
Rank: Extreme Offroader

by HARDTRAILZ » Tue Nov 06, 2012 7:28 am

RIP. Prayers sent for you and your family!
I hate to advocate weird chemicals, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone...but
they've always worked for me.
User avatar
HARDTRAILZ
Moderator
 
Posts: 6342
Joined: Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:49 am
Location: IN, Batesville
Name: Kyle
Vehicle Year: 2006
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
Rank: Extreme Offroader

by Opeth » Tue Nov 06, 2012 8:01 am

Wow, RIP... Thoughts to his family.
User avatar
Opeth
Addict
 
Posts: 846
Joined: Tue Oct 05, 2010 4:46 pm
Location: NY, Solvay
Name: Cody
Vehicle Year: 2006
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD
Rank: Trail Ready

by Cable810 » Tue Nov 06, 2012 8:45 am

Opeth wrote:Wow, RIP... Thoughts to his family.


:salut:
The FIRST Solid Axle Swapped Trailblazer in Presque Isle County MI
My Build
The Roadie wrote:Research, plan your mods, fund the plan, then GO DO THEM. THEN WHEEL IT.
User avatar
Cable810
Veteran
 
Posts: 1989
Joined: Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:43 pm
Location: MI, Rogers City
Name: Caleb
Vehicle Year: 2002
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
Rank: Offroad Rated

by Trail X » Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:13 am

He was a good guy. Didn't know him personally, but it's certainly a huge loss.
8-) Build Thread | ExPo Build | YouTube Videos
Not all who wander are lost. -Tolkien
User avatar
Trail X
Founder
 
Posts: 9935
Joined: Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:22 pm
Location: VA, Roanoke
Name: James Downing
Vehicle Year: 2005
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
Rank: Expedition Guide

by bartonmd » Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:43 am

Definitely a good guy. Godspeed.

Mike
bartonmd
Moderator
 
Posts: 4469
Joined: Wed Sep 09, 2009 9:35 am
Location: IN, Indianapolis
Name: Mike
Vehicle Year: 2007
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
Rank: Offroad Rated

by v7guy » Tue Nov 06, 2012 10:56 am

RIP
build thread

All things in moderation, including moderation.
Some people never go crazy... what truly horrible lives they must lead
User avatar
v7guy
Moderator
 
Posts: 3712
Joined: Wed Mar 09, 2011 10:17 pm
Location: NY, long island
Name: Jason
Vehicle Year: 2004
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD
Rank: Offroad Rated

by Sugar16 » Tue Nov 06, 2012 11:33 am

This is so sad, my thought and prayers to his family. RIP
User avatar
Sugar16
Off-Roader
 
Posts: 113
Joined: Mon Sep 24, 2012 6:06 pm
Location: OH, Canton
Name: Jonathan
Vehicle Year: 2004
Vehicle: GMC Envoy
DriveTrain: 4WD

by The Roadie » Tue Nov 06, 2012 12:16 pm

In eight years on three forums, we've had some cancer survivors continue posting, a few folks just went silent, and we never knew why, but I think Brandon was the first death in this family we knew about because he was engaged with the community. Made friends with us in real life, not just forum friends and facebook friends - but REAL friends. He'll be missed.
User avatar
The Roadie
Founder
 
Posts: 5011
Joined: Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:29 pm
Location: CA, Vista, San Diego County
Name: Bill Carton
Vehicle Year: 2004
Vehicle: GMC Envoy
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
Rank: Expedition Guide

by Moots1288 » Tue Nov 06, 2012 1:28 pm

Rest In Peace.
User avatar
Moots1288
Veteran
 
Posts: 1964
Joined: Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:42 pm
Location: Long island
Name: Moots
Vehicle Year: 2006
Vehicle: GMC Envoy
DriveTrain: 4WD
Rank: Offroad Rated

by dirty anton » Tue Nov 06, 2012 3:23 pm

Rest in peace Brandon
User avatar
dirty anton
Trail-Blazer
 
Posts: 426
Joined: Thu Aug 19, 2010 12:21 am
Location: upper marlboro md
Name: mike
Vehicle Year: 2002
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
Rank: Extreme Offroader

by RyansTBLS » Tue Nov 06, 2012 4:17 pm

RIP
The problem with the Trailblazer is, people think you know what you're doing.
User avatar
RyansTBLS
Addict
 
Posts: 623
Joined: Sun Feb 12, 2012 7:00 pm
Location: OR, La Grande
Name: Ryan
Vehicle Year: 2006
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD
Rank: Trail Ready

by Cody_S » Tue Nov 06, 2012 4:53 pm

It's always hard when such a kind, compassionate soul is taken from us. This man truly knew what service to others was all about. He gave back to the community in everything that he did. Between the police academy, storm spotting, helping to clean up after severe weather, helping stranded motorists on the side of the road, and never expecting anything in return. I'm going to miss those messages about him being "ready to deploy" when severe weather rolled in. Storm chasing isn't going to be the same without him. Hell, even wheeling trips are going to be weird without him there, or texting GPS coordinates of some new trail one of us found.

Anyways, for everyone in the area, here's the details on the memorial service:
"Memorial service will be held this Saturday, November 10th, at 11:00 am at North Point Community Church (4350 N. Point Pkwy Alpharetta, GA 30022). It will be located in 'The Attic' which is at the back of the church. Brandon always hated getting dressed up, so please dress casually because we know that's what he would want."
User avatar
Cody_S
Trail-Blazer
 
Posts: 336
Joined: Thu Oct 14, 2010 7:38 pm
Location: Canton, GA
Name: Cody
Vehicle Year: 2006
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD
Rank: Offroad Rated

by ToyBlaze » Tue Nov 06, 2012 5:49 pm

Never met Brandon personally but talked to him quite frequently on the other site and some on fb.. Such a tragic loss.. You will certainly be missed Brandon. RIP brother...
They gasped the first time I got it dirty... Then fainted when I came home with scratches... Pff, City slickers...
User avatar
ToyBlaze
Member
 
Posts: 85
Joined: Fri Nov 13, 2009 7:55 pm
Location: Bull Shoals, AR
Name: Josh
Vehicle Year: Other
Vehicle: Other Vehicle
DriveTrain: 4WD
Rank: Trail Ready

by galacticfuzz » Tue Nov 06, 2012 6:35 pm

RIP Brandon
Build Thread
“Set out from any point. They are all alike. They all lead to a point of departure.”
― Antonio Porchia
galacticfuzz
Off-Roader
 
Posts: 245
Joined: Sun Apr 24, 2011 11:16 am
Location: IL, Lake Vila
Name: Drew
Vehicle Year: 2007
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
Rank: Trail Ready

by Mudwheelin » Tue Nov 06, 2012 8:40 pm

Wow! RIP Brandon. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Markmc 2.5 lift, 2"Markmc body lift. Markmc 1.5 spacers, 33" Dynapro MT's, exhaust, EMT cams, CAI, Chipped, Light Bar. T.L. Guards
Build Thread:
viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2349
User avatar
Mudwheelin
Trail-Blazer
 
Posts: 441
Joined: Tue May 31, 2011 11:47 pm
Location: Calgary, AB
Name: Christian
Vehicle Year: 2007
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80

by 4angels » Wed Nov 07, 2012 1:17 am

RIP
Now just one.... 2007 LT, Mods to come soon to a TB near you....
4angels
Off-Roader
 
Posts: 177
Joined: Sun Jun 24, 2012 11:56 pm
Name: Philip
Vehicle Year: 2007
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD

by djthumper » Wed Nov 07, 2012 2:43 am

RIP Brandon... My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
User avatar
djthumper
Moderator
 
Posts: 2702
Joined: Wed Mar 24, 2010 6:04 pm
Location: NV, Las Vegas
Name: Larry
Vehicle Year: 2006
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD
Rank: Offroad Rated

by HARDTRAILZ » Wed Nov 07, 2012 10:03 am

Anyone have a picture of Brandons truck that could be submitted for the Calendar? If selected, I will buy and send his family a copy. I know his truck was important to him.
I hate to advocate weird chemicals, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone...but
they've always worked for me.
User avatar
HARDTRAILZ
Moderator
 
Posts: 6342
Joined: Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:49 am
Location: IN, Batesville
Name: Kyle
Vehicle Year: 2006
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
Rank: Extreme Offroader

by boog2006 » Wed Nov 07, 2012 11:01 am

That's a great thought...hopefully there's one available.
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt. - Abraham Lincoln
Boog2006 Build Thread
User avatar
boog2006
Addict
 
Posts: 688
Joined: Wed Jul 13, 2011 3:09 pm
Location: KY, Paducah
Name: Brent
Vehicle Year: 2006
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD
Rank: Offroad Rated

Next

Return to Suggestions / News / Rules / Questions

cron