In Memory of Bruce "Rip It Up Racing"

[bskater18]

This thread is in memory of a very close personal friend of mine as well as a great friend to many others. Bruce Grimminger passed away Saturday morning after being involved in a terrible boating accident in the Bellport Bay area.
I have a few pics and videos that help to show what a great guy Bruce was.
Bruce always had a great story to tell, always had an upbeat attitude, always there to lend a helping hand and always on time for a boat haul or service.
Here are some of my memories with Bruce.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quvOeJAQxRc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZlQhfq4K5Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gz2q4ZjXqs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTlc1M9TxCM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLym8xxslfI
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Bruce was one of a kind :thumbsup:

On Saturday October 25, 2008 there will be a Memorial Flotilla In Moriches Bay at 12 noon.
All information is on the following link:
http://brucegrimminger.com/
Hope to see some S&F members, It would be a nice way to honor Bruce and his Family.

[Frank Molé]

wow very sad bud,im sorry seemed like a great guy :(

[ray pampena]

Bruce was a close friend of mine. he had to be the most upbeat person i know. it didnt matter how cold the winter was...hed take the boat out with me lol.
our last greenport trip with the wives will be in my memory forever.

Bruce will be missed:( i dont even know what else to say


Ray

[ghost28]

man i am at a loss for words....he seemed like a great guy....my best wishes out to his family and friends and may he RIP.......

[Phil's other half...Sue.]

So very sorry for your loss:( Bruce may you forever be in the Hands Of God...Prayers sent to his family and friends...

[tux974]

Very, very sad in indeed:( Did not know them personally but I see them all time at the Smith Point ramp:( RIP

[locoeddy]

Bruce was one of the nicest guys you would ever meet. He shared the same passion for performance boating that we all have in common. He will be deeply missed from all of us on the east end but remembered for his kindness and warmth he gave to everybody in the boating community. I'll personally miss the "get togethers" that all of us east enders would have in Moriches bay and the smiles and laughs we shared as we "Rip it Up" out there.

Ed

[USEDPARTS]

R.I.P. Our prayers go out to his family and friends, a tragic loss. So sad...

[Jeff "Yammer"]

Well I didnt know Bruce but his family and friends I wish the best for .....

Jeff "Yammer" Williamson

[ray pampena]

thanksgiving 07
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Christmas day 07 on the beach
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[ray pampena]

services are today 7-9 and tomorrow 2-4 and 7-9.

there will also be a flotilla in Moriches bay on Sat with a cruise to the inlet. Bill will post the details with times.

Bruce wasnt a poster on here... i always joked with him that he was affraid of the internet lol. but he lived and breathed boating especially race boats. he has been to plenty of gatherings.

so a gathering on the bay for him is what we will do

[SuperBoat Steve]

My thoughts and prays to his family and friends.

Steve

[ray pampena]

saturday at noon all boats will be meeting on the north side of bouy 12 in Moriches bay. there is going to be ALOT of boats. after the slow cruise, there will be food at the Moriches yaht club.

[dszumczyk]

Bruce was a awesome guy!! Always smiling, My prayers go out to all of his family and friends. RIP

-Dianna

[Dirk Pitt]

I express my deepest condolences to his family and friends .......

[benski]

Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Godspeed.

[scarab350-21]

Bruce
My brother bill introduced me to you a few years ago through our love for boating.
I just wanted to thank you for being a great freind to my brother. He will always remember you as will I.
Also I especially would like to thank you for giving my brother's son Erik
the honer of naming your last boat. May you " RIP IT UP " where ever you are.

Rich

[specboatops]

I don't mean to offend by asking, as I too am sorry to hear of this happening But what happened was he hit by another boat or ??

Prayers to all the family and friends.

[ray pampena]

I don't mean to offend by asking, as I too am sorry to hear of this happening But what happened was he hit by another boat or ??

Prayers to all the family and friends.


http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=170932

[T2x]

May God Bless him...and may his death provide lessons to prevent the loss of any more precious lives in the future.

T2x

[bskater18]

I would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers of Bruce and his entire family. I have passed along all of S&F fine thoughts and concerns to Aimee, Chris, Matt, Dave and the rest of the family and friends:smiletest:.

Here is another great memory. :cheers:

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Anyone else that wants to join the Memorial Flotilla here is the link http://brucegrimminger.com/.
Newsday story http://www.newsday.com/news/obituaries/ny-liboat245895532oct24,0,540448.story


Bill A.

[ray pampena]

http://news12.com/LI/topstories/article?id=219803#