R.I.P. Paul Farrell {C.C.S. Official}

[Tiffiney Kelcher]

There is absolutely nothing that can be said to explain the hurt and grief we all share.  Paul was "the guy"--the guy you could talk to about anything and he would genuinely listen and care what you had to say.  I never heard him say one negative word the entire time I've known him--he always looked for the best in everything and everyone.  Most importantly, he absolutely loved what he did.  He loved the racers, the staff, and basically everything about the sport itself.  People like him are few and far between, and I'm sure you all agree when I say my heart just aches in his absence.  Angels wings, Paul, we miss you.  :'(

[Jim Eglinger]

This is my first year racing and I met Paul just a few races ago.  He has made my experience with CCS great.  He will be missed.  God speed to paul.  Our thoughts will be with him and his family.

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[TrophyGal]

We (Dave Sherman, Alan & I) just got back home after Paul's funeral.  The chapel was full of friends and family and it was a lovely service, complete with music and prayer as well as personal remembrance speeches.

Little known facts about Paul ...
- He was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania, was the youngest of 8 children (5 boys and 3 girls).
- He actively participated in the "Room at the Inn" program with his church - feeding the homeless and helping the needy.  He had helped with cook-outs and fund raisers for years and had never missed one of their events.
- He was an auto mechanic with the City of Charlotte and kept the police cars maintained and running.  Two of Charlotte's finest stood at attention on either side of his casket during the entire service and at least 10 cops came to pay their respects.  Another policeman gave a touching speech during the program.

Paul, as many of you know, believed in helping injured riders and promoted the Wegman Fund as often as he could.  Knowing this, anyone who wishes to do so can make a a donation to the Wegman Fund In Memory of Paul Farrell.  Also, we plan to have a collection point at all of the remaining CCS SE and MA races through Daytona and will send the pot to the Wegman Fund afterwards in his honor.

The phrase "The Good Die Young" has real meaning for us now.  He was "called home", as the pastor put it, and is now where we all hope to be someday.

[THE_D.O.C.]

thanks jeanne. that was beautiful.