R.I.P. Dennis Mayer - a true friend to everyone he met.

randii · 11-17-2008, 04:36 PM

After a great weekend at the Rubicon Trail Foundation (RTF) Volunteer Leader and Land Stewardship class, our good friend and RTF Treasurer, Dennis Mayer, took a hard fall. Dennis hit his head while falling and after a short time it became evident it was more serious. In true Dennis fashion he downplayed any significance. The injury would have taken most anyone regardless of health.

Dennis passed Tuesday, November 18th at about 2AM. We will miss you dearly my friend.

Please keep your thoughts and prayers with Dennis and his family.

Randii and (cruzila edited)

mrs._danger · 11-17-2008, 04:42 PM

Thanks for the Randii. I know this was hard for you to post.

Prayers for Dennis and his family.

Kurtuleas · 11-17-2008, 04:43 PM

Thanks for the update Randii.

My family's prayers are with Dennis and his family.

Danger Ranger · 11-17-2008, 04:44 PM

We had a great weekend and that is how I want remember Dennis.

Aaron, still refusing to give up on a friend, hero and mentor.

Our hearts are with Dennis and his family.

Rubicrawler · 11-17-2008, 04:45 PM

Prayers and thoughts are with Dennis and his family

welndmn · 11-17-2008, 05:10 PM

Dennis was the nicest person I have ever met.
I respected him for everything he tought me, his leadship, his knowledge, and EVERYTHING that great man did to save our trails.

resqme · 11-17-2008, 05:11 PM

Aaron said it perfectly...friend, hero, and mentor.

I have work to do, and am trying stay focused, but I am truly despondent.

One of my favorites...Dennis at the repeater shack he made happen.

Atv'er · 11-17-2008, 05:13 PM

Dennis is a great guy. My thoughts are with Dennis. I sat next to Dennis in the first ham radio class. He is truely a great person as well as a friend.

The Rockslut · 11-17-2008, 05:13 PM

Anybody have a pic of Dennis that they can post for those folks that new him but cannot associate the face with the name?

I am horrible with names but I am great with faces. Can't place the name.

Best wishes to Dennis and family.

randii · 11-17-2008, 05:15 PM

Del sent out a great picture with his note to FOTR... I'll add it up top.

He was a fixture on the trail these last few years in his yellow Jeep:

...and before that in his blue CJ5.

Randii

Disco · 11-17-2008, 05:18 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with Dennis, his family, and all his friends!!!

88bigvan · 11-17-2008, 05:18 PM

Our prayers and thoughts are with Dennis and his family.

Sluice Sally · 11-17-2008, 05:22 PM

Some of us are meeting down there in little while. Everyone is welcome.

Jes · 11-17-2008, 05:30 PM

Dennis is a great man, I have much respect for him. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole Mayer family.

FJ 40 Dave · 11-17-2008, 05:35 PM

Randi - Thanks for the update.
My thoughts and prayers with Dennis and his family.

Haole · 11-17-2008, 05:39 PM

I'm heading down tomorrow evening.

Dennis and his family is in our prayers.

Haole and family.

WLDWUN · 11-17-2008, 05:42 PM

Our prayers are with Dennis and his family.

Redheck · 11-17-2008, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danger Ranger

We had a great weekend and that is how I want remember Dennis.

Aaron, still refusing to give up on a friend, hero and mentor.

Our hearts are with Dennis and his family.

Amen - very well said

Mrs. Maniac · 11-17-2008, 05:49 PM

I love Dennis and am hoping he can be strong. We have spent SO much good time with Dennis since we have known him. He would love that picture.

fermentor · 11-17-2008, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by resqme

Aaron said it perfectly...friend, hero, and mentor.

I have work to do, and am trying stay focused, but I am truly despondent.

X2 on both counts.

rockwrangler · 11-17-2008, 06:04 PM

Dennis is one of the BEST!! My thoughts and prayers with Dennis and his family.

He would ware his fingers to the bone to help keep our trails open.

LadyRed · 11-17-2008, 06:07 PM

Here's a couple more pics of our friend who always smiles.

JeepingEaglesChick · 11-17-2008, 06:19 PM

I was very honored to consider Dennis a friend and learn everything I did from him. He is an inspiration to us all. I can not put into words how honored I am to have spent those last few days with him and learn from him. He is and forever will be, as Aaron said, a hero.

Reanna

Kurtuleas · 11-17-2008, 06:26 PM

MochaMike · 11-17-2008, 06:27 PM

Sorry to hear about this tragedy.

Hoping for a speedy recovery.

11-17-2008, 04:36 PM	#1
randii Nat Forest Plaintiff Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 347 Location: Fair Oaks, CA Posts: 9,050	R.I.P. Dennis Mayer - a true friend to everyone he met. After a great weekend at the Rubicon Trail Foundation (RTF) Volunteer Leader and Land Stewardship class, our good friend and RTF Treasurer, Dennis Mayer, took a hard fall. Dennis hit his head while falling and after a short time it became evident it was more serious. In true Dennis fashion he downplayed any significance. The injury would have taken most anyone regardless of health. Dennis passed Tuesday, November 18th at about 2AM. We will miss you dearly my friend. Please keep your thoughts and prayers with Dennis and his family. Randii and (cruzila edited) Attached Images Last edited by cruzila; 11-19-2008 at 01:47 PM. Reason: spelling, added pic

11-17-2008, 04:42 PM	#2
mrs._danger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34303 Location: The New Tahoe Posts: 231	Thanks for the Randii. I know this was hard for you to post. Prayers for Dennis and his family. __________________ Clear mind equals better outcome of whatever you are doing.-Dennis Mayer

11-17-2008, 04:43 PM	#3
Kurtuleas Nor Cal Redneck Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 23188 Location: Discovery Bay, CA Posts: 6,000 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks for the update Randii. My family's prayers are with Dennis and his family. __________________ Fightin' tooth and nail for every inch of trail. 4405 Phoenix "Land-use" buggy Racing for your access Last edited by Kurtuleas; 11-17-2008 at 04:45 PM.

11-17-2008, 04:44 PM	#4
Danger Ranger Dare to fail... Join Date: Jul 2000 Member # 1234 Location: Clearlake, CA Posts: 4,589 Blog Entries: 1	We had a great weekend and that is how I want remember Dennis. Aaron, still refusing to give up on a friend, hero and mentor. Our hearts are with Dennis and his family. __________________ #1911 Clampit offroad Mini Van-pissed off 358w-slushie box-over sized offroad tires-traction devices-fluffy suspension-all show-no go www.DangerRangerRacing.com Last edited by Danger Ranger; 11-18-2008 at 09:29 AM.

11-17-2008, 04:45 PM	#5
Rubicrawler Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 2037 Location: Brentwood, CA 150 mi. from the 'Con Posts: 5,602	Prayers and thoughts are with Dennis and his family __________________ Mark Langford KI6TMK DangerRangerRacing '86 CJ7, ProRock60's, 4.88's/Detroits/35 Spline Alloys/CTM's, TBI 350, 700R4, 4:1 D300 w/Twin Stick, 17" x 8.5" Trail Ready HD Aluminum beadlocks, 39.5 Iroks Dysfunctional Rockcrawlers (TDO)

11-17-2008, 05:10 PM	#6
welndmn Well Done Man! Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 398 Location: Brentwood, CA (East Bay Area) Posts: 16,545 Blog Entries: 3	Dennis was the nicest person I have ever met. I respected him for everything he tought me, his leadship, his knowledge, and EVERYTHING that great man did to save our trails. __________________ Mark 71 Bronco. 42's and bolt on goats.

11-17-2008, 05:11 PM	#7
resqme Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21815 Location: Pollock Pines, CA Posts: 2,514	Aaron said it perfectly...friend, hero, and mentor. I have work to do, and am trying stay focused, but I am truly despondent. One of my favorites...Dennis at the repeater shack he made happen. Attached Images __________________ WWDD? N6YBH - "If you need a tool and don't buy it, you will ultimately find that you have paid for it but don't have it". -Henry Ford Use Goodsearch and support the Rubicon Trail Foundation. Last edited by resqme; 11-17-2008 at 06:04 PM.

11-17-2008, 05:13 PM	#8
Atv'er Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Member # 108773 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 52	Dennis is a great guy. My thoughts are with Dennis. I sat next to Dennis in the first ham radio class. He is truely a great person as well as a friend. __________________ Scott McCullough atvobbsession.com Rubicon Trail Patrol KI6MLH Last edited by Atv'er; 11-18-2008 at 12:44 PM.

11-17-2008, 05:13 PM	#9
The Rockslut Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5021 Location: Lincoln, CA Posts: 5,789	Anybody have a pic of Dennis that they can post for those folks that new him but cannot associate the face with the name? I am horrible with names but I am great with faces. Can't place the name. Best wishes to Dennis and family. __________________ Don't be "THAT GUY" on the trail. Last edited by The Rockslut; 11-17-2008 at 05:18 PM.

11-17-2008, 05:15 PM	#10
randii Nat Forest Plaintiff Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 347 Location: Fair Oaks, CA Posts: 9,050	Del sent out a great picture with his note to FOTR... I'll add it up top. He was a fixture on the trail these last few years in his yellow Jeep: ...and before that in his blue CJ5. Randii Last edited by randii; 11-17-2008 at 05:41 PM. Reason: added pic

11-17-2008, 05:18 PM	#11
Disco Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 96 Location: Placerville, Ca U.S.A. Posts: 2,924	My thoughts and prayers are with Dennis, his family, and all his friends!!! __________________ R.I.P. Dennis. We miss you!!! California Creepers KI6TMC

11-17-2008, 05:18 PM	#12
88bigvan Prospector Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10770 Location: Fairfield & Georgetown Posts: 315	Our prayers and thoughts are with Dennis and his family. __________________ Bryan KI6PZI Public Lands For the People

11-17-2008, 05:22 PM	#13
Sluice Sally WWDD? Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12133 Location: Pollock Pines, Ca Posts: 1,686	Some of us are meeting down there in little while. Everyone is welcome. __________________ ~Jen Lillund KI6TMA "Chicks Dig Band-Aids" Need new stickers for your rig? I can help ya... www.friendsofeldorado.com

11-17-2008, 05:30 PM	#14
Jes Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7575 Location: San Bruno, CA. Posts: 884	Dennis is a great man, I have much respect for him. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole Mayer family. __________________ Dysfunctional Rockcrawlers. URF Racing. JV rally post #31.

11-17-2008, 05:35 PM	#15
FJ 40 Dave Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17594 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 40	Randi - Thanks for the update. My thoughts and prayers with Dennis and his family.

11-17-2008, 05:39 PM	#16
Haole Wahine keiki Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5859 Location: Here Posts: 2,411	I'm heading down tomorrow evening. Dennis and his family is in our prayers. Haole and family. __________________ Ka 'aina uluwehi, ko kakou kuleana. - The lush life-giving land, our personal responsibility. Ventura County Axle Snappers Nevada County Chapter

11-17-2008, 05:42 PM	#17
WLDWUN Granite Guru Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 62884 Location: pollock pines, ca Posts: 910	Our prayers are with Dennis and his family. __________________ Friends of Eldorado National Forest KI6QAT

11-17-2008, 05:49 PM	#19
Mrs. Maniac Pirate Chick Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 110 Location: El Dorado, CA Posts: 381	I love Dennis and am hoping he can be strong. We have spent SO much good time with Dennis since we have known him. He would love that picture. Last edited by Mrs. Maniac; 11-17-2008 at 05:50 PM.

11-17-2008, 06:04 PM	#21
rockwrangler Granite Guru Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12263 Location: not here legal then go home Posts: 970	Dennis is one of the BEST!! My thoughts and prayers with Dennis and his family. He would ware his fingers to the bone to help keep our trails open. __________________ jeep wrangler warn9500/ 3-linkft-4 linkR/37" GY M/T beadlocks,truehi-9 rear detroit, 44 front ox-locker warn shafts CTM joints/Atlas 5-1,coilovers ECT. Member: Friends Of The Rubicon, Cal 4--wheel clubs Asso.,Blue Ribbion coalition,4-DICE 4X4 CLUB,San Jaun Rockcrawlers,Motherload Rockcrawlers

11-17-2008, 06:07 PM	#22
LadyRed Kickin Access Team Join Date: Aug 2007 Member # 98503 Posts: 45	Here's a couple more pics of our friend who always smiles. __________________ *Stacie Albright* Life Member BlueRibbon Coalition Access Army Joint Chiefs of Staff Off Road & Outdoors

11-17-2008, 06:19 PM	#23
JeepingEaglesChick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29910 Location: San Mateo Posts: 901	I was very honored to consider Dennis a friend and learn everything I did from him. He is an inspiration to us all. I can not put into words how honored I am to have spent those last few days with him and learn from him. He is and forever will be, as Aaron said, a hero. Reanna __________________ Dysfunctional Rockcrawlers

11-17-2008, 06:26 PM	#24
Kurtuleas Nor Cal Redneck Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 23188 Location: Discovery Bay, CA Posts: 6,000 Blog Entries: 1	__________________ Fightin' tooth and nail for every inch of trail. 4405 Phoenix "Land-use" buggy Racing for your access

11-17-2008, 06:27 PM	#25
MochaMike "All Whee Drive!" Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6450 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 3,549	Sorry to hear about this tragedy. Hoping for a speedy recovery. __________________ "Binder Planet is the Church, or Community Center, Pirate is the Bar. You'll get good tech at both places, but here you have to take the shit with the good stuff." --RustoleumWhite 1962 IH Scout, 350 SBC on Propane, SM465/NP241/NP205, D60s, 37" Krawlers w/Stauns.

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