debwill Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 I just saw the following note on Chase Stapp's FB page: It is with great Sadness but also some relief that I say goodbye to my dad, Ed Stapp today. He was a great father, a great Police Officer, and a great man. Rest in peace Dad and know that you will be missed and celebrated. As many of you know, Ed Stap was an incredible, well-respected man. He will be sorely missed by the racing community. May God's peace be with him, and my sincerest sympathy goes out to the Stapp family during this very difficult time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtom Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Sorry to read that; he was a great presence at the track. Thoughts and Prayers to Chase, Cary, and all the friends and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAPA Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Chase and Cary I am so sorry to hear that your father passed. I have said a prayer for you both and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Moon Motorsports Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Rest in Peace Mr. Stapp. You were a great man and we were blessed by having known you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Chase and Cary along with your families. God Bless You. Chase and Cary, If there is ANYTHING we can do or that you need, all you have to do is call. David and Patricia Lewien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortTrackFan Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 May God give him eternal peace & comfort. My condolences to the entire Stapp family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhorse Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 i've always called him 'champs dad' or 'pa pa law dog'. these 3 guys i feel like i've had an unbreakable friendship with for over 12 years on and off the track. that's sometimes unheard of in this sport. not just because we are competitors but because we are competitive. through ed's past racing carreer and love of the sport it introduced me to 2 friends for life, and i'm very thankful for that. he never treated me like 'the guy that wanted to beat his sons'. he treated me like a true friend.....and i thought the world of him. -gonna miss you Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old sob Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 so sorry for you loss i know ed put up a good fight il miss him in the pit R I P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robwhite Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Mr Stapp was a true gentlemen, sorry for your loss Stapp family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 A huge loss to all who knew and respected Mr. Stapp. It doesn't take much looking around to see what an outstanding person Ed was and the mark he has left on all of us who are still on this side of Heaven. May God's peace be with the entire Stapp family and with the racing community as we mourn the loss of this giant of a man. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Jax Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 I'm so sorry for your lose Chase And Cary.... I never knew him but from what I have heard he was a very nice man, God bless you all and may he hold you both in the hallow of his hands....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyRodriguez Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 I remember the day we all met there at THR many years ago... tough loss for our community and family, this is a tough one. Must say glad that 99 was in victory lane the last race night. We are thinking about you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwracingmom Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Our prayers and condolences go to the Stapp family in the loss of a great man, It was never my pleasure to meet him but God called home another angel. May God be with you Chase and Cary and the entire Stapp family. Larry and Joyce Walton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termite#99 Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Rodney, he had to miss a few races but he was there that night. I will cherish that one forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Molis Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Our thoughts and prayers go out to Chase, Cary, and the entire Stapp family. May God watch over you during this difficult time. ~John and Christine Molis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelchair49 Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Prayers sent. I know what it means to loss your dad. We took care dad for 2 years with Alzheimers. I went to wake him and he had past. That will be 10 years and it seems like yesterday.The Lord called him back as he called your dad back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ann Naumann Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 What a great man, our prayers are with each of you. He was a dearly loved and highly respected gentleman. H & Mary Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debwill Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Ed was always so proud of Cary in the Winner's Circle, especially when he won the ASA National Championship in 2008. Here's one of the many Victory Lane pictures that Ed took with his family and Cary's crew that year (photo by Jeff Garvin). For those who don't know him, Ed is on the far right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ups88john Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 My condolences to the stapp family. Big john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looneedude Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 thoughts and prayers to the entire stapp family....gods speed mr stapp hardy family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast18 Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Prayers for Cary, Chase and all the Stapp family from Kim & I. We'll really miss you Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundogC3 Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Rodney, he had to miss a few races but he was there that night. I will cherish that one forever. Cary, I was saying the same thing yesterday. Glad he was there, and I will miss him. Great Man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenny66 Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Our prayers and condolences to the Stapp family. May our Lord give you peace and comfort during this time of loss. Bless You. Lenny66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floyd#65 Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 So sorry to hear this news Ed was a great man and always fun to talk to in the pits we will miss him. guys if you need anything let us know. thought's and prayers from the Reed Family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuffMotorsports Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Our prayers and condolences to the Stapp family ! James & Janette Huff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Ed didn't just meet the standard, but rather defined the standard for what it means to be "The Gentleman's Gentleman." When I would arrive at THR, one of the first things I would always do was look around for Ed. It was always such a pleasure to get to visit with him. I am honored to have known this man. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him. Godspeed my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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