In Memoriam: Marauderboi

Bluerauder said:
That young guy, Dustin Roberts, is a real hero in this incident. He was first on the site and did everything right. Despite the obvious damage, he checked for the pulse of the first victim he saw and yelled for someone to call 911. He knew that there were 2 guys in the car and immediately began to search for the other and found him submerged in the pond. He pulled that person from the pond and stayed with the victim to comfort him while a woman stabilized that person's neck. Again he told others to call 911 for assistance. I am truly amazed at the cool manner in which he dealt with this terrible scene. He is a true hero in my eyes. My hat is off to you Dustin Roberts.
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I had the same reaction Charlie. As horrific a scene as it must have been, according to the account, he kept his head (and his humanity) to do the right thing. It was comforting to know that a total stranger would step in as he did. In this case, he probably prevented the passenger from drowning at the scene. I'd say he behaved heroically.
 
Im still left speechless...My deepest sympathy goes out to Dave and the rest of the family and anyone else who was privileged enough to know Alex.Our Community and Family has lost a great person....God Bless
 
"Rest In Peace"

My condolences go out to his Family, :( it's always sad to hear about a family member's passing, I can't even imagine what it's like, I have four kids and would never want to go through the misery and agony of losing any of them before me.
I've met him during MVIV, I was also part of the "Lucky 13" Marauders going around the race track. "Rest In Peace".
 
UPDATE:
I spent the day over there today. Although they are surrounded by family and friends, they are deeply grieving. I cried more today than when my Mother passed away. They appreciate your kind words and thoughts here as well as your prayers for their mental healing!

Thank you all, I appreciate the outpouring of love here for that boy. It is empowering for me in this very troubling time.

Jake
 
JMan said:
UPDATE:
I spent the day over there today. Although they are surrounded by family and friends, they are deeply grieving. I cried more today than when my Mother passed away. They appreciate your kind words and thoughts here as well as your prayers for their mental healing!

Thank you all, I appreciate the outpouring of love here for that boy. It is empowering for me in this very troubling time.

Jake
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Thanks Jake for taking the time to support our friends Dave and Abbey. If there is anything we can do please let us know.
I think we should talk about some kind of memorial foundation to remember this special young man.
 
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JMan said:
UPDATE:
I spent the day over there today. Although they are surrounded by family and friends, they are deeply grieving. I cried more today than when my Mother passed away. They appreciate your kind words and thoughts here as well as your prayers for their mental healing!

Thank you all, I appreciate the outpouring of love here for that boy. It is empowering for me in this very troubling time.

Jake
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Jake,

I was blown away yesterday when I got your e-mail. Then I had to go look at Bay News 9, and wished I had not. I was devastated and cried. I called my Alex and told him about what happened and wished I had been at home to hug him.

If I were home, I would have been there with you today. Marauderboi was an awesome kid when I first met him years back and I looked forward to every chance I got to see him. I will miss him a great deal. RIP young man, you will be missed.

I will be home Thursday or Friday, let me know if I can do anything!
 
I can't imagine how it would feel to lose a son, this is very very sad news. May he rest in peace and condolences to the family. Prayers have been sent.
 
Wow, I'm choked up reading this thread.... I remember talking to Alex in Orlando...this shouldn't be. God Bless him and his family.
 
I didn't personally know him, but like everyone here posted, he sounded like an incredible young man. My deepest condolences to his friends and family.

R. I. P. Marauderboi! :(
 
I received the below from a friend since age 8 in answer to an email I had sent in which I had tried to reach some understanding of our tragedy and some peace in my mind. This portion of her email helped me get a better perspective and may possibly help others in our Marauder family. I hope so... Dennis


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19 years old - the time in life when you live in two worlds and it is no picnic. The boy/man looking in the full length mirror on the back of the bathroom door gets a glimpse. Face pimples, a fancy new nakedness all dressed up and no place to go. Eyes full of secrets with a strong hunch everyone is on to -- a shadowed chin. Being not quite a child and not quite a man is hard work
The childs world of course, is innocence,self-forgetfulness,openness,playing for fun. The other is experience, self consciousness, guardedness and playing for keeps.(Some of us go on straddling them for years)
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We are all fully and undividedly human- we make mistakes and live recklessly in our passion of having-- Alex was caught up in a moment of having fun-- with the delight of a child, and at the same time playing for keeps -in itself the greatest fun. Fatal, but he was doing exactly-- what he wanted to do. As he had not yet gotten to that place where you can make up your mind to what is and what is not possible--- reality. Not many get that choice. There is no blame- no 'what if' only recognition that in the face of our deepest sorrow and need--- all of our wisdom is quite helpless. Focus on the 19 great and rewarding years he gave to all who loved him. Give Alex and his family your admiration as you so lovingly do. Sing praises for all of the world -Life----- it is good-- it is love --it is not forever.
 
Very well said, Dennis. Thanks so much for sharing. I will be praying for Alex, Dave and family at Mass this morning. "Sing to the mountains, sing to the sea. Raise your voices, lift your hearts..."
 
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