RIP Hotrod

oxrageous

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I was just informed that Hotrod, who joined immediately when this board was formed and had 258 posts, passed away shortly after the Orange and Blue game. He was 72.

RIP Hotrod, and thank you for your contributions. Hopefully you'll be watching our Gators this year from the other side.

@Hotrod

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Mr2Bits

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I was just informed that Hotrod, who joined immediately when this board was formed and had 258 posts, passed away shortly after the Orange and Blue game. He was 72.

RIP Hotrod, and thank you for your contributions. Hopefully you'll be watching our Gators this year from the other side.

@Hotrod

Discuss.
Too young!
 

MidwestChomp

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Damn. RIP Hotrod. I hopethere's a gatorchatter in heaven.
 

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Too young, indeed. Peace and comfort be unto your loved ones.
 

crosscreekcooter

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RIP

Which brings to mind, do deceased members get a posthumous banner of some sort?
 

Swamp Donkey

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Sad news.

I have fears for GIGator John also. Unfortunately, I can't remember his last name so I can't google him. Does anyone remember? Or have direct contact? He used to post using his facebook account on the articles at Gator Sports also.
 
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I remember him taking a break from posting to have heart surgery , afterwards he posted a few times and then quit posting.

RIP Hotrod...
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URGatorBait

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Damn, that's terrible. I recall the same as gren, I even tried to reach out to him in Dec.

RIP Hotrod :(
 

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Damn. RIP fellow gator.

Ox, How did you find out?

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Sad news. Heart goes out to his family. Yet again, 2016 taking another one of the great ones.
 

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