For those who knew Jake Himes...

[MATCHBX]

Jake lost his battle with cancer last nite. Jake was a HUGE presence in the rally community here in MN and all over the USA and very well loved. If you've ever been around more than a few rallys in MN you've either heard the name or met the man. He was a very unique individual that could never be duplicated. Always willing to lend a hand to help someone out even if he didn't know them. He will be very missed.

Jake was able to make it out to a few rallys this year after the treatments. He was at Headwaters and Ojibwe at least. I don't know if he made it out to Shooting Star or not. He also made it to some other events around the country I believe. He brightened up anyones day that he came across at these rallys. He was truly one of kind.

May you rest in rally heaven, Jake.

[ABV]

I'm sorry to hear this. The name sounds familiar, but I'm not sure if I've ever met him. Regardless, it's never good to hear news like this. I wish his family and friends the best.

[MATCHBX]

If anyone is interested in finding out what type of a person Jake was, just go to this link ( http://www.specialstage.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28625 ) and read through the thread. He really showed what it means to genuinely care about a sport, a community and family. May we all learn from his example.

[AJ]

I think I met him once as the name is pretty familliar. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

[MATCHBX]

He used to be in the yellow RX-7 and the maroon Sentra SE-R.