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cmr076 · 07-02-2007, 10:59 PM

last thursday morning one of our employees was killed while riding his motorcycle in cheltenham. His name is Arcadio Perez (AKA big daddy pete) Pete has been with us at good vibrations for over three years. in those three years he has befriended just about everyone that walked through our door, from old women to 3 year old kids who were tagging along with their parents.
besides being one of the sickes installers and customizers you will ever see, pete was the nices guy in the world. if a friend asked him for 100 dollars and he didnt have it, he would borrow it from someone else to make his friend that much more comfortable. Pete would go out of his way to pick people up if they didnt have a car, or on his days off would get parts for a job for the coming day.
when pete was hit, he wasnt going 140 MPH down the highway, or doing stunts down cheltenham ave, he was sitting at a stop sign when he was broad sided by a E350 full of illegal workers. on top of this these workers were drunk...
Most of the people on this forum dont know our shop, or any of the guys that work there. The reason im writing this is to reinforce the notion that life is so fragile. think before you do things that could potentially put others at risk. i know i have been guilty of drinking and driving on a few occasions and thank god nothing bad happened. Because of these peoples irresponsible actions three little girls lost their daddy, and a wife has become a widow. as well as hundreds of people lost a best friend.
People like Pete make the world a better place and his death will affect so many people in so many different ways.
Here is a picture of him not long before the accident

teh DIRT · 07-02-2007, 11:01 PM

wow, hits close to home. Thoughts and prayers go out to all who knew him.

turbo4g63 · 07-02-2007, 11:07 PM

damn shame.....i know of good vibrations.....are they setting up any kind of a donation thing or something to help his family?

cmr076 · 07-02-2007, 11:10 PM

yea were working on something... i doubt it but if anyone wants to help out i can give you the contact information.

foss · 07-02-2007, 11:11 PM

This is terrible. Condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.

SpendOne · 07-02-2007, 11:14 PM

Pete, my man.....he will be missed. Its definately a huge loss in our family. Him and thos damn Black & Milds, as he would say Ass & Milds.

Pete has gone way out for me on certain things that had nothing to do with him. He always treated everyone he knew as if they were one of his family members. There are so many stories and things I can say about his kind heart, but people just wouldnt understand unless they knew him....

Just looking at that pic definately breaks my heart. Pete, I love you man!!!

It also kind of hurts that I was just with him the night before and for some weird reason I remembered his very last words to me "See ya my brutha!". The weird thing is that when people say bye, nbo one really thinks of any typ[e of meaning behind it. That day/night before was just weird for me.

BlackBulletTSi · 07-02-2007, 11:15 PM

WOW That really sux, I met this guy when I was there the few times. Really nice guy and its a shame to hear. Thoughts and prayers to the family definatley

Blkmax · 07-02-2007, 11:17 PM

Thats horrible...God bless him

PaleDSM · 07-03-2007, 08:58 AM

Wow, you just never know when your ticket is going to be called. Rest in Peace Pete.

CHAOS · 07-03-2007, 09:03 AM

thats a shame. my condolences to anyone affected by this tragedy.

Broken5hift · 07-03-2007, 09:08 AM

thats horrible. RIP

eviltalon · 07-03-2007, 09:19 AM

this is a shame. my prayers go out to everyone that knew him

wrx_snobordr · 07-03-2007, 09:34 AM

Sorry to hear this. It is a terrible thing when a good person is taken early. I wish all the best to his family and hope he rests in peace.

TGilb2007 · 07-03-2007, 10:16 AM

Rip...

SexyDSM95 · 07-03-2007, 10:34 AM

Steve told me about this and I didn't want to believe him. When I first met Pete knew me for five minutes and had no hesitation to let me borrow his tools to fix my IC piping long ago. I am very sad to here this news and if you guys set up something in his remembrance I will be donating.

hatchRus · 07-03-2007, 10:36 AM

Another rider lost due to the actions of others....
I dont even know Pete, but I ride motorcycles myself.
I feel like eveytime a rider goes down it touches me.
GOD Bless to his family and Rest In Peace Brotha.....

assault187 · 07-03-2007, 11:25 AM

Pete was an Awsome person, Always happy, always wild. Great loss to His family, good vibes family and anyone who knew him. He will me missed tremendously!!

**TROLL** · 07-03-2007, 11:30 AM

wow this is so sad.
hopefully it will at least get through to a few people, and instead of reading a story like this and saying 'thats sad, but i'm ok when i drink and drive' like so many people do for some reason, maybe, just maybe, this might convince some people to draw the line and never ever mix drinking and driving again, because like it has here, it can be tragic.

james_ls · 07-03-2007, 12:25 PM

I'm in total agreement with Bryan, yet again.

Drinking and driving should never; even be contemplated in the same THOUGHT...but that's not the total issue at hand.

Rest in Peace Pete, I only met you maybe a handful of times, but still knew how good of a person you are.

Please; don't NOT tell TST about any fund-raiser/memorial things, I might not have transportation, but I WILL be there...

cmr076 · 07-03-2007, 03:26 PM

the viewing is thursday and funeral friday morning, if anyone wants more information let me know VIA PM. also if someone is interested in some sort of contribution it is going towards his daughters college funds. u can also PM me for their address

07-02-2007, 11:07 PM	#3
turbo4g63 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: near west chester Member #1057 My Ride: 98' 4runner iTrader: (0)	damn shame.....i know of good vibrations.....are they setting up any kind of a donation thing or something to help his family? __________________ Bill If you guys see a possum...try to kill it, it's not a pet!

07-02-2007, 11:14 PM	#6
SpendOne Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NE Philly Member #144 My Ride: 1987 Mazda RX7 LQ4 Turbo iTrader: (6)	Pete, my man.....he will be missed. Its definately a huge loss in our family. Him and thos damn Black & Milds, as he would say Ass & Milds. Pete has gone way out for me on certain things that had nothing to do with him. He always treated everyone he knew as if they were one of his family members. There are so many stories and things I can say about his kind heart, but people just wouldnt understand unless they knew him.... Just looking at that pic definately breaks my heart. Pete, I love you man!!! It also kind of hurts that I was just with him the night before and for some weird reason I remembered his very last words to me "See ya my brutha!". The weird thing is that when people say bye, nbo one really thinks of any typ[e of meaning behind it. That day/night before was just weird for me. __________________ 1993 GSX - 10.8@135 Stock motor & Trans - SOLD 1987 Mazda RX7 Single turbo LQ4 - 9.2@150 - SOLD 1980 Ford Fairmont 4Dr LQ4 Turbo AGAIN Last edited by SpendOne; 07-02-2007 at 11:19 PM.

07-02-2007, 11:15 PM	#7
BlackBulletTSi Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: L~Town Member #224 My Ride: 99 Eclipse GSX iTrader: (3)	WOW That really sux, I met this guy when I was there the few times. Really nice guy and its a shame to hear. Thoughts and prayers to the family definatley __________________ Check my music out at To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Recently joined record label Strike Division, new tracks to come soon. New DJ community being built, To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. COMING SOON!!

07-03-2007, 08:58 AM	#9
PaleDSM Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dublin, Pa Member #274 iTrader: (1)	Wow, you just never know when your ticket is going to be called. Rest in Peace Pete. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2000 MR2 Spyder (Yellow) 2013 Hyundai Elantra

07-03-2007, 09:19 AM	#12
eviltalon Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the crib Member #1374 My Ride: Eagle Summit iTrader: (2)	this is a shame. my prayers go out to everyone that knew him __________________ If a girl makes you wear a condom, you probably didn't need it, and if she doesn't make you wear one then you probably should have worn two. Life is full of irony. I find it ironic that getting the clap is nothing to cheer about. If u dont get it To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. it u will.

07-02-2007, 11:10 PM	#4
cmr076 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: blue bell/gwynedd valley, PA Member #2319 My Ride: S4 iTrader: (8)	yea were working on something... i doubt it but if anyone wants to help out i can give you the contact information.

07-02-2007, 11:17 PM	#8
Blkmax Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: PA Member #1465 My Ride: Official Pace Car iTrader: (0)	Thats horrible...God bless him

07-03-2007, 09:03 AM	#10
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	thats a shame. my condolences to anyone affected by this tragedy.

07-03-2007, 09:08 AM	#11
Broken5hift Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Apr 2005 Member #397 My Ride: 08 Scion Xb & 06 TSX iTrader: (0)	thats horrible. RIP

07-03-2007, 09:34 AM	#13
wrx_snobordr Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Member #21 iTrader: (1)	Sorry to hear this. It is a terrible thing when a good person is taken early. I wish all the best to his family and hope he rests in peace. __________________ Stock

07-03-2007, 10:16 AM	#14
TGilb2007 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newark, DE/Providence, RI Member #3189 My Ride: 2006 Chevy Cobalt iTrader: (0)	Rip... __________________ 06 Cobalt LT (Daily) / 99 W Cabrio (Project)

07-03-2007, 10:34 AM	#15
SexyDSM95 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Glenside, PA Member #188 iTrader: (1)	Steve told me about this and I didn't want to believe him. When I first met Pete knew me for five minutes and had no hesitation to let me borrow his tools to fix my IC piping long ago. I am very sad to here this news and if you guys set up something in his remembrance I will be donating.

07-03-2007, 10:36 AM	#16
hatchRus Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE Pennsylvania Member #2740 My Ride: 04 CBR 600 F4i iTrader: (1)	Another rider lost due to the actions of others.... I dont even know Pete, but I ride motorcycles myself. I feel like eveytime a rider goes down it touches me. GOD Bless to his family and Rest In Peace Brotha..... __________________ Dont give up on your car dreams

07-03-2007, 11:25 AM	#17
assault187 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Montgomery county Member #2176 My Ride: 97 Mitsubishi Eclipse GST Spyder AWD iTrader: (3)	Pete was an Awsome person, Always happy, always wild. Great loss to His family, good vibes family and anyone who knew him. He will me missed tremendously!! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. World record holder for Quickest and Fastest 1/4 mile Spyder, 4 cylinder vert, 1st in 10's, 2.0L 4G63 Holset record, Modified Mag December 2010, Self built, self tuned.

07-03-2007, 12:25 PM	#19
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	I'm in total agreement with Bryan, yet again. Drinking and driving should never; even be contemplated in the same THOUGHT...but that's not the total issue at hand. Rest in Peace Pete, I only met you maybe a handful of times, but still knew how good of a person you are. Please; don't NOT tell TST about any fund-raiser/memorial things, I might not have transportation, but I WILL be there... __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-03-2007, 03:26 PM	#20
cmr076 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: blue bell/gwynedd valley, PA Member #2319 My Ride: S4 iTrader: (8)	the viewing is thursday and funeral friday morning, if anyone wants more information let me know VIA PM. also if someone is interested in some sort of contribution it is going towards his daughters college funds. u can also PM me for their address __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246R

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