We lost an awesome drifter and friend

[satal95]

http://www.driftdraganddrive.com/for...9&p=6528#p6528 (http://www.driftdraganddrive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=649&p=6528#p6528)

Video On Demand | WFAA.com (http://www.wfaa.com/video/index.html?nvid=315740)

Jorge Lopez was murdered today by some asshole in a pickup truck. The link has a news link in it and news video.

He was a really helpful nice guy. And an excellant driver.

If your from Texas you may have seen him at Mineral Wells with the rest of the team he was with Drift_Mode.

He drove a purple hatchback with a wangan wing.

May he rest in peace.

UPDATE

Well everyone thanks to AznDrftr. (http://zilvia.net/f/members/azndrftr-.html) He has started a donation paypal on his forum. So everyone that would like to donate to Jorge's family please go there. Thanks everyone for the strong support and this is one of the main reasons why I am proud to be a Zilvia member
Donations to Jorge Lopez & Family (http://www.centexracingscene.com/forums/view.php?pg=jorgelopez)

[VAs13]

dam thats sad

RIP

[HyperTek]

dam sorry to hear this, I am not familur with the guy.. but i just read the article..

some low life decides to drive around and shoot people in their cars..

[cc4usmc]

Damn I just read that story somewhere. What the fuck is it with people.

RIP

[YoungGun]

I'm so sorry to hear this.

RIP

[240love]

He will be missed

RIP

[Blurryeyes]

May he rest in peace, that is sad to read.

[KAT0]

I read this on another forum and was checking to see if it had been posted here as well other forums. It's never easy to accept a comrades' death, regardless of affiliations.

It's a damn shame.

Here's some pictures of his car he had posted:
http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo58/driftking_jl/DSC_045.jpg
http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo58/driftking_jl/DSC_044.jpghttp://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo58/driftking_jl/DSC_010.jpghttp://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo58/driftking_jl/DSC_017.jpghttp://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo58/driftking_jl/DSC_012.jpg

[soreballz]

It sucks when lives are taken like this for no reason at all.

RIP

[adrians_s13]

damn dude... that sucks. My condolences..

[jskateborders]

fuckin bullshit. I have just lost all faith in the human race.

[HyperTek]

quoted from Gang Related *movie*

"so some piece of shit scumbag blasted him for no reason?"

thats upsetting..

[soreballz]

fuckin bullshit. I have just lost all faith in the human race.
What, it took you this long? :naw:

[DreamN]

Sorry to hear. Always sucks to lose a friend or anyone close to you for that matter.

[Norrek4040]

so sad i actually met him @ mineral wells a few weeks ago R.I.P. bro

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[drifts14guy]

rest in peace he will always be remember.

[blu808]

Sorry to hear about this. A fellow drifter passed away last night on his way home from one of our events.

Such a sad few days.

RIP

[EDacIouSX]

fuckin bullshit. I have just lost all faith in the human race.


wow.... fucking people man. when you really think about what could happen to your friends, especially your loved ones... it's really scary. but what can you do, you have to live your life.....

at least he was able to do something he loved so much, other's never get that opportunity.

[Flipzide]

I just saw the video. From the dude's in the video, Jorge seemed like a great guy, RIP...

[HyperTek]

dam i just watched that news link posted above.. that seriously sucks.. and this bastard is out there somewhere free, probably will do it again..

[foreverdark]

Dude this is just F'ed up.
RIP.

[markyboi]

condolences go out to friends and family

[AznDrftr.]

omfg. this cant be true man.

seriously!

wow.

yea i met him at the MW event as well, but i've talked to him in the past too along with he's boy, girl, and parents. WTF.

[TravisSW]

RIP for a great guy and an enthusiast.

[Farzam]

RIP

the good die young

[FunctionFiRst]

My condolences and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Rest In Peace.

[rawrstars14]

damn...RIP....and hopefully they get the bastard..

[AznDrftr.]

i still cant get over this shit.

[sillyvia13]

RIP
To all those in Texas.
FIND THAT MOTHERFUCKER>
AND CALL ME.

anyone know his fam?
Do they need anything?

maybe we could start a paypal fund for his funeral?
Moment of silence.

[rps13drift]

This is terrible to hear this time of year! My prayers go out to his family!

[Om1kron]

=( ............................

[AznDrftr.]

RIP
To all those in Texas.
FIND THAT MOTHERFUCKER>
AND CALL ME.

anyone know his fam?
Do they need anything?

maybe we could start a paypal fund for his funeral?
Moment of silence.


yea im gettin details now. Will post everything else later on today hopefully.

At the current moment, im getting some decals and some rubber wristbands made for him.

Yea i so want to find this g uy even tho im like 4hrs away, i will do my best and make sure justice is served for this bastard.

[shmiddy]

wow scary........... you can go anytime man

rip

[rubenbandman]

deng...sucks
may he rest in peace.

[AJ-TrueStreets]

Fucking shit, wth? I hope the guy who shot Lopez gets what he deserves, and nothing slow at that, guy need some serious punishment.

[SDS13COUPE]

My condolences goes out to his family and friends. I hope the fu*^er who did this gets what's coming to him. If the family needs help, post it up. It sucks when the community is hit with senseless violence like this. Texas drifters keep your heads up. Rest in Paradise.:angel:

[Brian]

What a shame.

I'm sorry for all those that knew him and everybody else.

Life is so unfair sometimes.

:(

[bloodangels13]

damn... my prayers go out to his family.. its ganna be a ruff xmas for them. Good thing Texas belives in the death penalty... the cold blooded asshole you took his life will get the chair (i hope there still using ol' sparky)

[exitspeed]

Very sad.

My condolences.

[aznpoopy]

that is tragic

RIP

[DALAZ_68]

wow my condolences to his family friends, GF, and even the peeps he inspired to be better, on an off the track

i seriously hope someone catches the assclown who did this...

R.I.P

[BoostedCoupe]

Im so sorry to hear this. I woke up and seen a purple hatchback on the news. i just found the article about it and was about to post it. I thought someone on here would know who the guy is. RIP to him tho hope they find the killer.

[satal95]

anyone know his fam?
Do they need anything?

maybe we could start a paypal fund for his funeral?
Moment of silence.

This is what i was thinking or getting a flower arrangement from the entire zilvia family or something of the sorts

[Howard92884]

Wow, thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family. For those of you who can't watch the video.

Bullets may link suicide attempt to LBJ Freeway, Garland shootings 12:32 PM CT | WFAA.com | Latest News (http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/122308dnmetroadkillings.83b862a.html)

[BoostedCoupe]

im down to donate to a flower basket from zilvia. i think i got a couple dollars in my paypal.

[slamed_s13]

I live in San Antonio TX, not too far away from Dallas TX. I just can't believe that someone in our community had to rest in peace like this. Life can end at any moment so be wise and choose your own path.

I am willing to donate for a flower basket as well.

[Mi Beardo es Loco]

damn, how awful, not just for the family of Jorge but for all the families. And so close to the holidays.... Just remember that tomorrow is not a given so we have to live it the best we can! It could have happened to anyone

[DALAZ_68]

for those that live near his area from zilvia, i hope u can all attend his viewing,

my heart goes out to his people

[roddogg]

you all need to find that guy and make him suffer for a long time. sorry to hear about this we lost 2 good freind this year to not a killing but very bad car wreck if some of you are on mr2 forums u may have see it on there it is very hard and sad to lose a freind like that i know how you all fill

[MadScientist]

To say that TV doesn't influence the sick minded...

This is straght off "Criminal Minds" and aired last week... some sick shit killed his family then drove around killing people on the Freeway with a pump shotgun... didn't catch him untill he flipped out.

This is tragic... I honestly can't express in words!!

I will gladly donate funds to the family.

-Drew

[Charlie]

Wow that just sucks may he RIP

[sileighty83]

I can't not believe this!...very very sad. May he R.I.P.

[Flicktitty]

that's fucked up!

:(

RIP

[AznDrftr.]

For anybody that will be attending the drift event and that wants to pitch in. I will be getting about 100 or so rubber wrist bands made for him.

Of which he's favorite quote will be on it:

JL Stay Sidewayz and he's Name Jorge Lopez

Let me know if you like to pitch in and i'll give you details.

Thanks a lot.

[nismo racer]

); this is truly sad, I hate when shit like this happens over nothing.

[oldschoolsilvia]

:-/ so close to home... One of the few DFW people I never got to meet... May he RIP...

:(:(:(

[RurouniMidnight]

This is very very sad and troubling to say the least, ive never met him but its sounds like he was a nice well liked guy, my condolences and may he RIP.

[driven_]

Damn, sad.
Rest In Peace.
Another enthusiast lost.
He's getting more angle than all of us now.
Drift on....

[180sExy]

wow very sad. Life taken too soon. R.I.P. My prayers an thoughts are with family.

[muddafakka]

Damn...

Very, very sad. My condolences.

[ILoveMyRHS13]

May he rest in piece. :(

[TheWolf]

damn turned out to be a fired state trooper from utah.. wow. you never know

[satal95]

For anybody that will be attending the drift event and that wants to pitch in. I will be getting about 100 or so rubber wrist bands made for him.

Of which he's favorite quote will be on it:

JL Stay Sidewayz and he's Name Jorge Lopez

Let me know if you like to pitch in and i'll give you details.

Thanks a lot.

When is the drift event and if i can't show could you send me 2 wrist bands? I'll contribute to the cause lmk

[Sil-Abc]

not sure if this was posted but i just saw this on CNN.COM
Former policeman named suspect in Dallas shootings - CNN.com (http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/12/23/dallas.road.shootings/index.html)

They say it COULD be a former cop that did it

[maplejesse]

It was on my local news
Really sad to hear, may he rest in peace :(

[AznDrftr.]

When is the drift event and if i can't show could you send me 2 wrist bands? I'll contribute to the cause lmk

Drift event in Mineral Wells. Jan 25th.

yes i can send it to you no problem at all.

Just send me your info if you cant attend.

Thanks.

[Norrek4040]

CONCLUSION TO THE SHOOTING
(CBS/AP) A man suspected in a series of rush hour shootings near Dallas on Monday is a former Utah state trooper wanted on burglary and robbery warrants who apparently shot himself after a standoff with police, authorities said late Tuesday.

Brian Smith, 37, killed at least one of the victims of Monday's shootings, Dallas police Lt. Craig Miller said. Investigators tied Smith to a killing in Dallas because by matching the bullets found at the standoff, he said.

Officer Joe Harn, a spokesman for the Garland Police Department, said Smith held officers at bay for several hours Monday night, reports CBS Station KTVT. After about three hours, Smith apparently shot himself. He's in critical condition at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Harn said.

"At this time we don't feel there is a threat, and people don't need to be concerned about being on the freeways," said Dallas Police Lt. Craig Miller. "It is safe to be out and about doing your Christmas shopping."

Dallas police declined to comment on a second death in neighboring Garland, where the standoff took place, because it was out of their jurisdiction.

Harn said his department has not been able to make a definitive connection between Smith and the killing there, but acknowledged that he fit the description of the highway shooter: a balding, 40ish white man.

"We certainly hope it is him," Harn said. "But we are going to have to see more concrete evidence."

Two people were shot and killed and another person was injured by broken glass in four shootings along or near a Dallas-area highway Monday evening. Police believe the victims were selected at random.

Smith had been a Utah state trooper since 1996 but retired in May because of "personal issues," said Sgt. Jeff Nigbur, a spokesman for the Utah Department of Public Safety.

The crime spree appears to have begun in Garland, where a man police identified as Smith jumped over a pharmacy counter at a grocery store and stole Oxycontin pills.

Minutes later, the first shooting happened in Garland when a driver pulled up alongside a small Nissan stopped at a red light and began shooting, Harn said. The Nissan's driver, 20-year-old Jorge "George" Lopez of Rowlett, was killed.

Minutes later on the same highway, a gunman shot and killed 42-year-old William Scott Miller, the driver of a United Van Lines rig, police Lt. Craig Miller said. Police said the driver, who was about to fly home to his wife and two young daughters in Frankfort, Ky., for the holidays, was able to bring his truck safely to a stop before he died.

"The act he did in and of itself I consider to be heroic," Lt. Miller said. "Despite being mortally wounded, he was able to control his rig to the point where other drivers weren't injured."

After the shooting of Miller, another semitrailer was fired upon a half-mile away on the same interstate. The driver, 46-year-old Gary Roberts, was injured by debris and glass but not struck by any bullets. His right eye was hit by shattered glass and he needed several stitches in his fingers, said Bedford Wilhite, who works with Roberts at Dugan Truck Line.

While he was being shot at, Roberts radioed his employer to tell them what was happening. Jesse Medford, a Dugan terminal manager, told KTVT that Roberts said he thought he had been shot.

Roberts is home recuperating after being treated at a hospital, Wilhite said. Roberts, who has worked for Dugan for about a year, told Wilhite he is "much blessed and thankful to be alive."

[Smurf_240SX]

Damn....RIP..

[ryster]

My sincerest condolences. May he rest in peace.

[johnnyappleseed]

knew him. couldnt belive it. i am only couple miles away. people aroound that i know want to do a line like bikers to rev and pay our respects.
heart goes out to his close friends and family.

[Andrew Bohan]

when i saw the title to this thread i thought it was going to be about the drifter who crashed on died on the way home from thunderill in norcal on sunday night

then i see it's another one


what the heck is going on?

[johnnyappleseed]

this was posted on anothe forum

If you knew him or want to pay your respects please come this saturday to a special meet in honor of him.

Btw, he was on his way to Triwerks shop to get some stuff done to his car, and he was in the wrong place, wrong time. May he rest in peace.

"Thats Right guys,
Drift Mode is holding a Drift event to Honor Jorge Lopez.
TDS members Please show up to lend support For family and friends.

It will be held Sat. Dec. 27 On the Corner of Jupiter and marquis, Garland TX ( yes, where the incident happened) at around 8-9 pm Followed by a cruise.
So please Make it out there and and lend support.
Much Love goes out to his family.
RIP." http://hotlink.myspacecdn.com/images02/20/f7eb88b33e8346ed86e409d5a24cad27/m.jpg

[M4Rl0N]

My Condolences........
At least we know he is in a better palce.
RIP

[redclaw05]

he will be missed, and he was a great friend. rest in peace.

[Enna]

Fuck I just saw this on the Fox vegas news a lil while ago. I just can't believe this shit.

RIP man.

[SUPERSTAR]

That is the worst thing I have read today. My heart goes out to his family and his friends. If there is any funds that are being raised or need anything, please pm me and I will do my best to support.

RIP Jorge.

[Sil-Abc]

of all people it had to be a cop that shot him. First they harass us, next they give us bullshit, tickets, and profiliing us, now theyre shooting us. If I ever get pulled over by a cop again imma pull a brian smith card on them.

[Veetak]

Man, RIP.

At very least, he died where I would want to die. Thats so sad how that happened. =/

[napaKAliboog]

what's going to happen to the s13? =0(

[worangejuice]

fucked up.....R.I.P. bro........

[status:one]

Terrible news. My heart goes out to all of his friends and family. RIP

[xs240]

i hope the scumbag who shot the guy gets found, especially as it was for no damn apparent reason.. wth....... argh. I hope family goes through this well and easily... i just lost some family recently :(

[KAT0]

of all people it had to be a cop that shot him. First they harass us, next they give us bullshit, tickets, and profiliing us, now theyre shooting us. If I ever get pulled over by a cop again imma pull a brian smith card on them.
Yes, it was a former officer hell-bent on destruction, but there's no evidence supporting that he was gearing to take out a certain group. He shot Jorge first, but ended his small rampage with a 2 semi-trailers.

I have a deep respect for law enforcement everywhere, although I know there are plenty that are biased. And considering all the illegal activities some enthusiasts take part in (that's publicized by the media and the internet), it's not hard to see why they feel we're up to something. It sucks, but as many other stereotypes, it's something we have to expect.

[blitzkrgCT9A]

R.I.P

My condolences go out to his family and friends..

[S14Cuhh]

rip. damn. hope they find this guy and slit his throat >:l

[illxs14]

prayers for the family and may he rest in peace.

[Xbroke_kidX]

wow his is horrible...
R.I.P.

[Drft0taku]

Damn.. that really sux.....
sorry to hear about that... must have been a hell of guy.



really dig that s13...

[Chaws15]

Rest in Peace.

[TPS240sxS13]

I meet him over the summer when drifting in garland on Sat nights. he was a kool guy, I bought his old CF hood, its just weird when someone around ur age just leaves ya like that. IDK if anyone else is goan do this but i'm going to tie a black ribbon on my car for the curise, i think other people should.

RIP...................

[S13SilviaGirl]

Damn this is horrible. My condolences to his family and friends. If someone does set up a PP for the family, can you all put the link up in the first post? I think a few here would like to contribute to a nice set of flowers for the family.






what's going to happen to the s13? =0(

Are you freaking serious? That is the furthest thing anyone should be talking about right now. That is like asking if you can call dibs on the parts on it.

[AznDrftr.]

Damn this is horrible. My condolences to his family and friends. If someone does set up a PP for the family, can you all put the link up in the first post? I think a few here would like to contribute to a nice set of flowers for the family.








Are you freaking serious? That is the furthest thing anyone should be talking about right now. That is like asking if you can call dibs on the parts on it.


EDIT:

I made a special page for him on my forums if anybody wants to make any donations to it please visit this link.

Thank you!

Donations to Jorge Lopez & Family (http://www.centexracingscene.com/forums/view.php?pg=jorgelopez)

[Sil-Abc]

the cop is dead now.

[satal95]

Updated original post to have AznDrftr. website.

[KAT0]

Are you freaking serious? That is the furthest thing anyone should be talking about right now. That is like asking if you can call dibs on the parts on it.
My initial thought of the question actually led me to think he was wondering what was going to happen to Jorge's project, not so much for the whole parts aspect, rather just because it has no owner (if that makes any sense).

But I could be wrong.