The racing community is still grieving after hearing the passing of IndyCar driver Justin Wilson on Monday. People described Wilson as a very caring person whether spending time with his family or wheeling a car at 200 mph on a racetrack. This edition of Tweet ‘N’ Greet will honor Wilson and how much everyone in the racing community loved him.
Oh man, my heart is aching another friend gone.
Godspeed to one of racing's truest gentlemen. #justinwilson— Tony Kanaan (@TonyKanaan) August 25, 2015
The entire NASCAR family mourns the death of Justin Wilson. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/l0RkpUMxjZ
— NASCAR (@NASCAR) August 25, 2015
So sad to hear that we lost Justin Wilson today. Thoughts & prayers to his family and friends.
— Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb) August 25, 2015
Very sad to hear the news of Justin Wilson's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
— Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) August 25, 2015
Why do we do this? Because we love it, don't want to be anywhere else but a race car. We will keep your legacy my friend. Racers race.
— Tony Kanaan (@TonyKanaan) August 25, 2015
Friday @justin_wilson went w/ @Racing_For_Kids to cheer sick kids up @ a hospital, & now he's up with the Angels. Gone too soon #RIPJustin
— Rutledge Wood (@RutledgeWood) August 25, 2015
May God bless the kind soul of Justin Wilson and care for his two daughters and wife. @TxMotorSpeedway @IndyCar pic.twitter.com/amUszUVRyV
— Eddie Gossage ™️ (@eddiegossage) August 25, 2015
Rest in Peace @justin_wilson – a terrible loss to motorsport pic.twitter.com/8yfwitBerI
— Nelson Piquet Jr. (@NelsonPiquet) August 25, 2015
Just think of the nicest person you've ever met and double it. That's #justinwilson – rest easy big man!
— Leigh Diffey (@leighdiffey) August 25, 2015
Life is precious. Enjoy everyday. Praying for the family and friends of @justin_wilson
— David Ragan (@DavidRagan) August 25, 2015
Godspeed to @justin_wilson and prayers to his family, who now must go on without him. I hate this sport sometimes. pic.twitter.com/k4NjiEnagm
— Dave Moody (@DGodfatherMoody) August 25, 2015
Very sad to hear the news of @justin_wilson. Prayers to his family. #RIPJustinWilson
— Clint Bowyer (@ClintBowyer) August 25, 2015
Just read the sad news. Chills. Many prayers for his family. RIP @justin_wilson
— Kelley Earnhardt (@EarnhardtKelley) August 25, 2015
Just heard of the death of @justin_wilson. Thoughts and prayers for his family and friends…?? #RIPJustinWilson
— Tony Gibson (@TonyOldman41) August 25, 2015
With #giftoflife @justin_wilson saved 6 lives today. He just keeps setting the bar higher. Keep Julia & the girls in your prayers #myherojw
— Stefan Wilson (@stef_wilson) August 25, 2015
Normally you would see a caption at the end of every tweet. However, in this situation, no caption can describe what Justin meant to his family, friends and the rest of us. We all will miss him dearly and hope he rests in peace. He will always remain in our hearts and prayers going forward.
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