Originally Posted by racerraul

EastTNriders,

I want to extend a warm thank you to all of you that showed your support for the family of Raul Torres. I am his brother-in-law, Eric, and we've been here with the family since the accident. We've all been on the forums reading all the beautiful comments you guys have left. I've never imagine how tight of a family you guys are. We all want to thank you and it was great to know that Raul has helped and touched so many. He was a great person and a great rider. It's tragic and unfortunately, tragedy is a part of life, but it's people like you all that allows this family to see beyond that and look in the good he offered. Thank you all again and it was a great effort in putting up a collection like this for his wife and kids. You guys are awesome. If anyone needs any information from me as far as address or whatever, my email address is padrone_99@yahoo.com.

Katalystxxls, I did get the pleasure of talking to you a bit. I am his sister's husband and it was great to have you come by and pay your respect. The family still talks about that. Also, Howard, if you're on this forum, thank you as well. Frankie and Brandon, thanks for coming out as well.

Originally Posted by racerraul

PayPal post:

******** Hello Raul Torres,

Thomas Austin just sent you money with PayPal.

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Amount: $455.00 USD
Transaction Date: Sep 19, 2009
Transaction ID: 54T61319F1575023W
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EastTNriders,

If you can only see the impact you all had on Raul's wife, Shelby. She broke down in tears when she saw the amount you guys put together to donate to her. The family is extremely grateful and I don't know if I can ever stop saying "Thank You."

We haven't really put much thought into it, but we are planning to sell all his cycling equipment. He has two bikes, a two bike trailer, an abundant amount of helmets and leathers, lots of excessive parts, some sort of tire changing equipment, some tire stands, etc. If any of you all have any ideas on how we can sell this as opposed to placing each item on eBay, would really be helpful. I can take pictures of everything he has and well, we can go from there. Again, my email address is padrone_99@yahoo.com. Any ideas, please let me know.

Again, thank you all for your contributions, you guys will never be forgotten. His wife has these links on her favorites now. I'm sure she would like to say something later on when she calms down a bit.

Eric