diablopilot 2 #1 July 30, 2008 From the Ranch newsletter: QuoteHello my friends... Sometimes when one doesn't quite have the words, the easy way is to just say it: With deep sadness and so much regret, I am very very sorry to announce that Jerry Piccola, our beloved Maggot, passed away today. Never put off visiting those you want to simply because there will be time later..... He will be missed. -jp- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFWAJG 4 #2 July 30, 2008 I was so afraid this would happen. When everyone on the Ranch forum was joking(months's ago) about Maggot going in on a base jump, I just had this awful feeling that it would manifest itself in some way. Blue skies Maggot. I can't help but chuckle as I think about the video of you tasering Ralph the beast. You entertained so many of us Ranch Hands. Rest peacefully dear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #3 July 30, 2008 now that's fucked up! any more details? i thought he was, well, not critically injured.. condolences to friends and family “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #4 July 30, 2008 QuoteNever put off visiting those you want to simply because there will be time later..... 100% I wont get that jump either we talked about.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danielcroft 2 #5 July 30, 2008 RIP Maggot. Only got to meet you a couple of times but you meant a lot to my friends. You will be missed. BSBD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #6 July 30, 2008 Jerry, "you asshole", we will miss you here, there, and everywhere. I will miss you ass-He was in a very serious motorcycle accident. More info on the BASE Forum. Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #7 July 30, 2008 It has been years since Trent introduced me to Maggot at the Ranch. I will always remember his smile and attitude. Fly high Jerry. Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #8 July 30, 2008 So long Maggot. Now which one of us is going keep the tradition alive by tagging objects with our shit."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baseknut 0 #9 July 30, 2008 RIP Maggot. I will be planning on getting that building we talked about in the near future. See you on the other side. ~JakeStep into my (sub)terminal Playground Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #10 July 31, 2008 Are you serious? I was really looking forward to meeting him someday. R.I.P. Maggot. Hopefully I'll see you someday. Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blacksha 1 #11 July 31, 2008 RIP Maggot... Only met you once, but won't forget ya... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgladish 0 #12 August 1, 2008 I'm pretty sure Maggot & crew took some pics of some tagged objects, It would be nice to start a BASE NINJA album or thread. I still can't get him out of my head; starring at a cute girl, explaining in detail how he wanted to just wrap it! I'm scarred forever!!!!! R.I.P. Maggot J.C's got you now. See ya up there!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMURRAY 1 #13 August 2, 2008 so sad to hear this. I guess that is Jerry on the (classic) 2001 swoop nats video at the beginning. Sounds like a seriously funny guy! R Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kittyblood 0 #14 August 8, 2008 Maggot was one of the first few people I met when I learned to jump at the Ranch. He was always entertaining and fun to have around. He will be missed.Blue Skies, Land Soft Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airgump 1 #15 August 13, 2008 i remember 4th of july 2004 at the Ranch, everyone was partying hard at the bonfire and maggot drives up in his pickup truck, jumps out, and starts digging through the tool box in the back of his truck. since it was dark, and he could see inside his tool box, his solution was so maggotesk........he lit up a road flare and sure enough found his fireworks....and so did the flare!! it was several minutes before it was safe to approach his truck, and the crowd went wild!!! brah, going to miss ya and the good times that seem to always be surrounding you. blues, gump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airsport 0 #16 April 15, 2009 I met Maggot while doing an NSL 4 way thing in Atlanta. It was quickly obvious that he needed a "handler." Dinner was at a historic "flour mill" or something like that. Nice family owned place with many antiques. At one point Maggot returns wearing a 100 year old wed all thought it was funny. The owners were white as a ghosts. Sad to trip over this and see he is gone. He was one of the most memorable characters I've met. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites