Om1kron
(Post Master)
12/20/03 03:09 AM
R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/1978-12/21/2003 MORE PICS

Latest Update... He officially passed on the 21st at 6:30am i.e the life support was discountinued. There will be a viewing for him in vegas this tuesday, and his official funeral is on Sunday out here in Los Angeles. I will post more info as I get it, and I will put up some pics for the funeral so those who cant make it in person can at least be there in spirit.

was just informed that Wilfredo is braindead and his family has come to terms with the fact that he can't live his life anymore... they are waiting for his dad to arrive from boston to take him off of life support. Please send your thoughts and prayers to Wilfredo And the Ramos Family.

His life support will officially be pulled as of 12:pm (pacific) Sunday December 21st 2003

Thank YOu,*















His last official ClubSi meet was the OG Run on May 31, 2003


The last time I literally saw him is when he came over to my new pad and helped me move my couches in the house. I never really got to hang out with him again after that since he moved to vegas. Just talked to him every now and then. As you can see in the pic above we were damn near together every time he was out in cali.

Thats Me in the hat, Fredo, Impact23, Mondo(Wicked4u2c), and another so cal member.
There has not been one time in my life what so ever his face didnt have that big goofy smile on it. After the first time I met him I was invited into his house as a family member and we shortly became great friends. I have tons of memories thanks to this guy and meeting him was just a life changing experience.

Heres to you Fredo!

I hope your spirit fares well in eternal rest.

Many of you may or may not know Wilfredo Ramos from the southern california branch of club si. But he is a very great guy who is stationed out in las vegas now just trying to find his place in life.

I recieved a disturbing phone call about 12:30am in the morning letting me know that Wilfredo was found at a stoplight hunched over. He has been reported to have a stroke and is currently on life support in Sunrise Hospital.

I haven't been in contact with him or any of my old friends for personal reasons but I am at a loss of emotion and words right now because I do not know how to feel.

Wilfredo is only 25-26 years of age and has a heart as big as Southern California, I wish more than anything that I could drop everything and drive to Vegas to be there for him. But I cannot.

But I wish to let you all know that I hope Wilfredo will pull through although from what his cousin just told me. The Dr. states from a scenerio from 1 to 5 being the worse, wilfredo is at 4 and its not looking good people.

I will try to keep you updated as much as possible, for as I stated I do not keep much contact with his family as I used to.

Just send your thoughts, prayers, whatever it is your into, out there for Wilfredo Ramos.

Here is the hospital information
Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center
3186 Maryland Pkway
Las Vegas , NV 89109
Telephone: (702) 731-8000
Fax: (702) 731-8668


Paul O.
(Post Master Sr)
12/20/03 03:12 AM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 is currently in ICU!

holy fock Wayne...

i'm really at a loss of words right now. hope all goes well. i wish him the best. prayers are with friends and family as well as Wilfredo.

-Paul O.


NYCBooster
(Post Master Sr)
12/20/03 03:12 AM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 is currently in ICU!

He shall remain in my prayers

I wonder if Keif can go visit him since he's in vegas?


CoyoteSi
(Post Master Sr)
12/20/03 03:14 AM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 is currently in ICU!

I've never had the pleasure of hanging out with many of you SoCal guys, but I send my best to Wilfredo's family/friends, and to all he has touched and loved by.

Best wishes and thoughts...


jsmonet
(Post Master Supreme)
12/20/03 03:14 AM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 is currently in ICU!

I don't even know what to say. just, wow.

I'm going to sticky this. Seriously guys, fredo has been one of the nicest guys i've ever met.


RONO999
(Post Master Sr)
12/20/03 03:17 AM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 is currently in ICU!

Damn, thats some shocking shit. So young, hope it all goes well.

INTEGY TEG GSR
(Post Master Sr)
12/20/03 03:22 AM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 is currently in ICU!

Omg, i was shocked to hear this, he is a great person and i always enjoyed his posts. I will keep him in my thoughts.

jinster
(Post Master)
12/20/03 06:43 AM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 is currently in ICU!

Sunrise hospital is pretty good, I hope they take good care of him...

OSMAdministrator
(Post Master Sr)
12/20/03 09:28 AM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 is currently in ICU!

Wayne: Sorry that the first post of yours I've read in awhile is such bad news. Hope for the best. I will do the same.

Everybody: Live like there's no tomorrow. Be thankful for every day. Ya never know.


nyisles
(Post Master Supreme)
12/20/03 01:28 PM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 is currently in ICU!

Man, that is horrible Here's to hoping he pulls through ok!

Tacoman
(Post Master Supreme)
12/20/03 01:55 PM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 has passed on *update*

RIP.

**DONOTDELETE**
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12/20/03 01:57 PM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 has passed on *update*

Man, that's TERRIBLE. I'll say a prayer for his family and friends. RIP.

nyisles
(Post Master Supreme)
12/20/03 02:02 PM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 has passed on *update*

RIP Wil

bluesicruzzin
(Post Master)
12/20/03 02:06 PM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 has passed on *update*

Rest In Peace brother

RRLSi
(Post Master Supreme)
12/20/03 02:10 PM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 has passed on *update*

Wow..............this really sucks.

AphexTwin
(Post Master Supreme)
12/20/03 02:46 PM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 has passed on *update*

man RIP

Submission
(Post Master Supreme)
12/20/03 02:47 PM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 has passed on *update*

Always sad to hear about something like this happening. Best wishes to his family.

Billy Bibbit
(Post Master Supreme)
12/20/03 03:01 PM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 has passed on *update*

this is unfortunate to hear. best wishes to his family and all.

Mikey_b
(Post Master Supreme)
12/20/03 03:05 PM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 has passed on *update*

RIP

I remember that pic of him in the old school clubsi days (few people had in their avatar), the one where he's smiling and pointing at the SI badge.


ElectronBlur
(Jr Member)
12/20/03 03:08 PM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 has passed on *update*

RIP and best wishes to his family and close friends

shupadupa
(Post Master Sr)
12/20/03 03:22 PM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 has passed on *update*

WOW, Rest in peace mang...

Paul O.
(Post Master Sr)
12/20/03 03:28 PM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 has passed on *update*

just as i posted in S CALI, i'm still at a loss of words. it's like every single human emotion just ran through my body when i read this. my condolences to his family.

RIP Wilfredo.

-Paul O.


CivicBabe
(Post Master Supreme)
12/20/03 03:43 PM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 has passed on *update*

RIP

LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
12/20/03 03:49 PM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 has passed on *update*

Quote:

RIP




My condolences...RIP


Karash
(Post Master Supreme)
12/20/03 04:03 PM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 has passed on *update*

RIP

We lose members all too often.


AsianAngel
(Post Master Sr)
12/20/03 04:36 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

sorry to hear about that, my thoughts and prayers go out to you,his family, and friends. i wish them the best of luck to get through this.

Celia
(Jr Member)
12/20/03 05:13 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

So young, this is so sad. : tear :

RIP Wilfredo..


carbonfiber
(Post Master Sr)
12/20/03 05:25 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*



i'm sooooo sooooo sorry to hear that


CivicBabe
(Post Master Supreme)
12/20/03 05:27 PM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 has passed on *update*

I'm tearing up looking at the pics.

Cadillac Kid
(Post Master Supreme)
12/20/03 05:45 PM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 has passed on *update*

He was mosdef always a good guy.....always having us for Pizza and shizzle. Damn.. Prayers

XtremeRevs
(something else...)
12/20/03 06:14 PM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 has passed on *update*

I WILL SAY A PRAYER FOR HIM AND HIS FAMILY..MAY HE REST IN PEACE....

WHAT A FUCKED UP X-MASS....FOR ALL OF US!

RIP WIL......


jsmonet
(Post Master Supreme)
12/20/03 06:23 PM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 has passed on *update*

speechless. i keep going between sadness and feeling numb. i can't believe, maybe just won't believe what's happened.

headlights on

edit: man, i shouldn't have looked at the pictures.


JackiesCivic
(Post Master Sr)
12/20/03 06:25 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

Quote:

sorry to hear about that, my thoughts and prayers go out to you,his family, and friends. i wish them the best of luck to get through this.






Type X
(Post Master Supreme)
12/20/03 06:30 PM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 is currently in ICU!

very sorry to hear all of this

John209
(Post Master Supreme)
12/20/03 06:48 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

Never met him, even though I'm in the area. Judging by the pics though, he seems like he was a really nice guy. Hope he's in a better place now.

rip


HESAMI
(Post Master Sr)
12/20/03 07:29 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

My condolences to his family and friends...

Prog
(Post Master Supreme)
12/20/03 07:30 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

so odd that a lot of old people recover from strokes all the time, and such a young guy could not so sad... i never knew the guy but it seems like he was a quality human being....

my thoughts and prayers go out to his family...
its specially sad when we lose someone under such inevitable circumstances... you know what i mean? its not like he had a speeding or drinking related accident.... sorry for my babbling, its just so sad and mind boggling


denham
(Post Master Supreme)
12/20/03 07:52 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

wow... just like the rest, loss of words.

rest in peace man.


sinamja
(Post Master Sr)
12/20/03 08:22 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

RIP

my condolensces..

i'm sure the docs have asked already but do organ donation and save lives


B18C Faction
(Negro Of Knowledge)
12/20/03 08:39 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

oh man this is terrible i never expected to come home and see this

SI grrl13
(Post Master Sr)
12/20/03 10:18 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

Man, I havent been on the site in awhile and this was probably one of the last things I'd imagine coming back to

RIP Wilfredo...


jdm003
(Post Master Supreme)
12/20/03 10:20 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

R.I.P.

SwtDrmsSi
(Post Master Sr)
12/20/03 11:25 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

Very sad. I am very sorry to hear the news. Sounded like a great guy.

On a further note, for all of you who posted RIP.. he hasn't passed. You should not concede in ones passing until they have passed. I understand your wishes, but just keep that in mind for future reference. I used to work for a Funeral director, and it is looked at as misproper to do such. No offense meant. Just a friendly side note.

Thanks.


Euphoricuck
(Post Master Supreme)
12/20/03 11:55 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

omg, my condolences



SICivic00
(Post Master Sr)
12/20/03 11:58 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*



Damn i remeber that picture when i first came to CSi....

DAMN. . . . . . .


R.I.P


NYCBooster
(Post Master Sr)
12/21/03 12:05 AM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

May his soul and his memory stay with us all.

SMD8447
(Post Master Jr)
12/21/03 12:36 AM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

Thank you for passing this message along. I surely hope he is able to recover from this somehow, as it wouldnt be the first time Doctors have possibly misjudged a situation (or even misjudging the will power to live).

The majority of any time we spent was talking over fantasy sports in the various leagues we started in the past. Fredo is funny as heck, and its always sad to see bad things happen to good people.

Regardless of the outcome, I am not sure of the familys financial situation, but if they need help when the time comes, please someone post such. I have been out of work for over a year now, but would be more then willing to help out him or his family if they need it somehow.

(sorry I couldnt post till now, as I had some trouble getting unbanned for some time. If anyone needs to contact me in the future regarding any help him or his family may need, there is contact information in my profile)


dvandentop
(Post Master Sr)
12/21/03 12:49 AM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 is currently in ICU!

very sad

**DONOTDELETE**
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12/21/03 12:53 AM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

That's terrible. My heart goes out to his family for having to deal with this at this time of the year.

MdPhoenix
(Post Master Sr)
12/21/03 09:47 AM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

My God, what to say? My prayers go out to his family.



Om1kron
(Post Master)
12/21/03 11:54 AM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

Quote:

so odd that a lot of old people recover from strokes all the time, and such a young guy could not so sad... i never knew the guy but it seems like he was a quality human being....

my thoughts and prayers go out to his family...
its specially sad when we lose someone under such inevitable circumstances... you know what i mean? its not like he had a speeding or drinking related accident.... sorry for my babbling, its just so sad and mind boggling




without oxegen for 3 minutes the brain goes dead, he had a stroke and was found not breathing hunched over in his car. So im sure he may have recovered if he had someone riding with him like he usually does 100 percent of the time. But for some reason tonite was different.

I big hole has been made in my heart, I didnt even get to call him on saturday to wish him a happy birthday last week.


SupraPhil
(Post Master Supreme)
12/21/03 12:22 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

always sad to hear something about this...

I didn't know the guy, but from what you all are saying it sounds like he was a class-act. So sad to lose someone like that

RIP Wilfredo

my condolences to the family


Argetnii
(Post Master)
12/21/03 02:48 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/21/03 *I added some pics*

sorry to hear that

NapalmAdministrator
(Post Master Supreme)
12/21/03 03:25 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/21/03 *I added some pics*



crxdffy
(Post Master Jr)
12/21/03 03:39 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/21/03 *I added some pics*

R.I.P bro...........

SylvaCivic
(Post Master Sr)
12/21/03 05:07 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/21/03 *I added some pics*

R.I.P

SiJosh
(Post Master Sr)
12/21/03 05:15 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

damn, thats so sad..

pumpkin escobar
(Post Master Supreme)
12/21/03 08:17 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

My condolences.

Marc_B
(Post Master Jr)
12/21/03 08:58 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/21/03 *I added some pics*

Whoa. He was one of the only people I ever met from Club Si. What a tragedy.

RIP


vbb
(Post Master Supreme)
12/21/03 09:10 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

I didn't know the guy at all... in fact this is the first I've ever even heard of him... but still I feel sad none the less It always sucks to hear that someone died, but when that someone was a young, happy person that seemed to have his whole life ahead of him it is particularly sad to me.

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


Rezon
(Post Master Supreme)
12/21/03 10:44 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

that's horrible, rest in peace

I didn't know him either but from his pictures he looked like a really cool person. My thoughts go to his friends and family.


Harbourone
(Post Master Sr)
12/21/03 10:48 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

Quote:

Quote:

so odd that a lot of old people recover from strokes all the time, and such a young guy could not so sad... i never knew the guy but it seems like he was a quality human being....

my thoughts and prayers go out to his family...
its specially sad when we lose someone under such inevitable circumstances... you know what i mean? its not like he had a speeding or drinking related accident.... sorry for my babbling, its just so sad and mind boggling




without oxegen for 3 minutes the brain goes dead, he had a stroke and was found not breathing hunched over in his car. So im sure he may have recovered if he had someone riding with him like he usually does 100 percent of the time. But for some reason tonite was different.

I big hole has been made in my heart, I didnt even get to call him on saturday to wish him a happy birthday last week.




Man, I hope your not beating yourself up over this birthday thing. If he knew you well (wich it seems you two were close) then he must have known something big was keeping you out of contact. I don't know you from Adam man but if you need to chat or something just pm me and we'll talk.

12:49 Atlantic Time, Im praying for a miracle for him right now.


Jun
(Post Master Sr)
12/22/03 12:08 AM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/21/03 *I added some pics*

My condolences to his family.

R.I.P. Wilfredo Ramos


**DONOTDELETE**
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12/22/03 12:17 AM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/21/03 *I added some pics*



keep your head up man...

sorry for your loss...

so young...


jballou
(Poster)
12/22/03 12:29 AM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/21/03 *I added some pics*

I remember reading his posts and such in socal. Never really thought about it, but it hits home and brings a tear to my eye knowing he was a part of my life even though I never met him..

Rest in peace man.


JD4
(Jr Poster)
12/22/03 12:32 AM
Wilfredo Ramos 12/13/78-12/21/03

Just wanted to update everyone about Wilfredo... I just got back from Las Vegas. He was taken off of life support around 6:50-7pm tonight. When I saw him earlier in the morning, he looked so peaceful. From knowing Fredo for over 7 years, he always went above and beyond to help anyone out. He will be greatly missed by all! His family is taking their loss of Wilfredo well, remembering him for what he has accomplished in his life. I could go on and on about Wilfredo for years....

Anyways, there will be a few memorial services held for Wilfredo, one this coming Tuesday in Las Vegas and one this coming Sunday in LA. If you want to attend either one, Email me at Jackdaddy4@aol.com and I will get the information to you.


caspersvapors
(Post Master Supreme)
12/22/03 01:12 AM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/1978-12/21/2003

damn man, RIP, I didnt know him but he seemed like a great guy

**DONOTDELETE**
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12/22/03 02:20 AM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/1978-12/21/2003

This tears me up inside. What wa shis log in name? I remember that pic of him pointing at the Si emblem from a LONG time ago.

deucessi
(Post Master Supreme)
12/22/03 08:17 AM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/1978-12/21/2003

its always sad to read something like this... my thoughts are with him and his family. may he rest in peace.

Hey Its Supraman
(Post Master Supreme)
12/22/03 08:21 AM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/1978-12/21/2003

God Speed my friend

gok
(Post Master Supreme)
12/22/03 08:32 AM
Re: Wilfredo Ramos 12/13/78-12/21/03


This pic is so old school. Wilfredo Ramos, the world will miss that big goofy smile, your brothers on ClubSi will miss you.


civicsiguy00
(Post Master Sr)
12/22/03 08:53 AM
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Manny2KSi
(Post Master Sr)
12/22/03 08:59 AM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/1978-12/21/2003

R.I.P.

Bo MookAdministrator
(Post Master Supreme)
12/22/03 08:59 AM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/1978-12/21/2003

wow, my families condolences go out to his family

Om1kron
(Post Master)
12/22/03 11:23 AM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

I added some new pics to this post... I dont have many of me and him around. He had them all.

Huggy
(Post Master Supreme)
12/22/03 11:45 AM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/1978-12/21/2003 MORE PICS

RIP

eXistenZ
(Post Master Supreme)
12/22/03 12:47 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/1978-12/21/2003 MORE PICS

Just from the pics you can tell he was a hella nice guy. I have never met him or even seen a post by him to my recollection, but he seems like a great guy. WAY too young to leave us.

Here's to you, my new freind. Where ever you go...we will be thinking of you. I will light a candle for him when I get home tonight.


runenfool
(Post Master Supreme)
12/22/03 12:56 PM
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Damn, RIP ...

Young people having strokes ... I just don't get it. An ex of mine had a stroke at like 28 (about a year ago) ... shes alive, but half paralyzed.


SiR Steel
(Post Master Sr)
12/22/03 12:57 PM
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Om1kron
(Post Master)
12/22/03 01:24 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/1978-12/21/2003 MORE PICS

Quote:

Damn, RIP ...

Young people having strokes ... I just don't get it. An ex of mine had a stroke at like 28 (about a year ago) ... shes alive, but half paralyzed.




To be quite honest I am glad he didnt recover from the stroke because I work for an insurance companie and most people who have strokes and recover and live end up becomming really fucked up...

Cant use their bodies correctly, some people recover just fine. The way he lived his life he would of had it no other way. We always talked about how we would die and how we would want to go and Fredo wanted to die in his car...

Sad thing is he got his wish waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay to godamn early in his life.


Om1kron
(Post Master)
12/22/03 01:28 PM
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Hemorrhagic strokes occur through the rupture of either an artery inside the brain or an aneurysm (a blood-filled bulge in the artery wall) at the base of the brain. Twenty percent of all strokes suffered are hemorrhagic strokes.

Second, be sure you know the warning signs of stroke.

Numbness, weakness, or paralysis in face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body.
Sudden blurred or decreased vision in one or both eyes.
Difficulty speaking or understanding simple statements.
Loss of balance or coordination when combined with another sign.

Third, learn how to reduce your risk of stroke.

Control your blood pressure.
Find out if you have heart disease - especially an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (AF).
Find out if you have carotid artery disease.
Find out if you have diabetes.
Don't smoke.
Lower your cholesterol.
Limit your alcohol use.
Control your weight.

And finally, if a stroke does occur, seek immediate medical treatment!
Strokes kill. Strokes disable. A stroke should be viewed as a medical emergency, every bit as urgent as a heart attack. If you experience any signs of a stroke, call 911 immediately.

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RICKY_0211
(Post Master)
12/22/03 01:29 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/1978-12/21/2003 MORE PICS

Paalam na kaibigan, sumalangit nawa ang kaluluwa mo sa may kapal, this means goodbye my friend, your soul will be in good faith with the lord (Filipino-tagalog language).

Xerxes
(Moderator)
12/22/03 01:56 PM
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RIP Wilfredo . My condolences go out to all his friends and family. I never knew the guy but I may have met him at a NMS meet. I love the pics Wayne, he would want to be remembered smiling and happy

chef
(Post Master Supreme)
12/22/03 02:02 PM
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rest in peace fredo...never got to meet you but you always had that big ass smile in every picture posted of you. i'm sure it would have been my pleasure to have known you.



MugenFreakSI
(Post Master Sr)
12/22/03 02:39 PM
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GodSpeed Fredo.

My condolences to you Wayne and all of Fredo's family and friends.


oOCaNiBuS1SiOo
(Post Master Sr)
12/22/03 03:42 PM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 has passed on *update*

RIP


Always sad to lose a member


TuPaK Si
(Post Master Sr)
12/22/03 03:47 PM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 has passed on *update*

Fairwell to a true CSi member, RIP.

PwrdbyHonda99
(Post Master Jr)
12/22/03 04:14 PM
Re: I regret to inform you Wilfredo4 has passed on *update*

RIP

kdfalk
(Post Master Sr)
12/22/03 06:20 PM
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Truly depressing, especially in the middle of the hollidays. At least I can say I got to be part of his last CSi run. I still have the video of that run.

Fredo, even though I only met you a couple times, I will agree with everyone elso on here who met you: you were a smiling ass guy and were friendly to everyone. The world was a better place with you and you will be missed.


MissJess
(Jr Poster)
12/22/03 09:00 PM
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my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family... you will be missed

Cabana
(Moderator)
12/22/03 10:37 PM
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I didn't know him personally, but I remember him moving from SoCal to Vegas and he had that picture of him and his car as his avatar, a true CSi member.

RIP


blaquecivic
(Post Master Sr)
12/22/03 10:43 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

My condolences.

UxiSi
(Post Master Supreme)
12/22/03 11:20 PM
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RIP Wilfredo. I remember his posting and the move to Vegas though I was but a lurker and unfortunately never got to meet him.

Nealoc187
(Post Master Supreme)
12/23/03 04:16 AM
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Dont know the guy but seeing pics of a happy guy and then knowing he's gone always hits home, knowing he was someones friend, brother, son, etc. RIP bro.

NickLim
(Jr Member)
12/23/03 09:36 AM
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Sorry to hear that. It sucks that this stuff can happen even to young people like us. One of my old neighbors back when I was young had a stoke last Febuary, but she was "lucky", losing some control in the left limb and requiring a cane to walk.

DwnBttomSiR
(Poster)
12/23/03 11:03 AM
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My prayers out to him and his family. R.I.P.

barbquelove
(Post Master Sr)
12/23/03 11:12 AM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

I didn't know him, but I wish the best for his family and friends. And at this time of year too. Good luck to everyone.

RichXKU
(Post Master Supreme)
12/23/03 03:59 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

I'm really upset to hear this. Wilfredo was one of the older-school members. That was way too young to go.

Just another reminder to enjoy life while you can. Any one of us could have gone out like that



**DONOTDELETE**
()
12/23/03 04:26 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

Fredo and I have had several internet battles over dumb shit. it was always funny stuff.

Its a goddamn fucking shame that this happened.

I feel for you Wayne.... and his family.

RIP Fredo.


flyEX #1Administrator
(Post Master Supreme)
12/23/03 07:29 PM
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Very sad news. R.I.P.

LBSpearo
(Post Master Supreme)
12/23/03 08:40 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/1978-12/21/2003 MORE PICS

Wow. When I first got on this site, I remember him in the SoCal forums all the time. Never got to meet him though. He looks like a fun guy who loved life. RIP Fredo.

suertetres
(Post Master)
12/23/03 11:23 PM
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Deepest Condolences. Prayers go out to the friends and family. Sorry to hear of such a loss.

1999electronSi
(Major Member)
12/24/03 06:26 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

RIP



prettykitty
(Member)
12/25/03 07:26 AM
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That beautiful smile of his will live on. I doubt anyone who was priviliged enough to see it will ever forget it. I know I won't.
May he fly high with the angels.


B-SeriesR
(Post Master Supreme)
12/25/03 11:15 AM
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This is truely saddening... i cant imagine how the family feels. R.I.P. mang.. we wont forget about you!
Prayers go out to his family, and all his friends alike..


Heedunk
(Post Master Sr)
12/25/03 01:47 PM
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RIP. I remember him posting a lot with the pic of him pointing at the si logo in his sig. my condolences to him and his family. i feel guilty celebrating xmas when someone has passed away


motorsportsus
(Post Master Sr)
12/25/03 09:05 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/77-12/20/03 *I added some pics*

Quote:



Damn i remeber that picture when i first came to CSi....

DAMN. . . . . . .


R.I.P




Same here


Sinitro
(Post Master Sr)
12/25/03 10:36 PM
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Rest in peace..
Big guy..
The rocket and I will never forget the good times we had at the runs, MM, and the pizza parties.... Keep smiling and take charge for the boba security force in the great beyond..



atomicbombpinoy
(Major Member)
12/26/03 01:04 PM
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Such a fun guy...seems like a lifetime ago that I first met him. Have fun up in Heaven!









Om1kron
(Post Master)
12/26/03 03:40 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/1978-12/21/2003 MORE PICS

man... it doesnt even feel like hes gone... I just hear his laugh everytime I see those pictures.

cancer
(Post Master Sr)
12/27/03 10:30 AM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/1978-12/21/2003 MORE PICS

R.I.P

8200RPM
(Post Master)
12/27/03 10:33 AM
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RIP
my condolences to family and friends


YoungWun
(Major Member)
12/29/03 12:16 AM
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Rest In Peace.... sad day...my prayers go to his family.

TenTwelveAdministrator
(Post Master Supreme)
12/29/03 05:05 PM
Re: R.I.P. Wilfredo4 12/13/1978-12/21/2003 MORE PICS

Wow... that's horrible. Well I honestly never heard of this guy, but it seems kind of obvious from that smile he always seemed to have sported that he was a guy you'd want to have as a friend.