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Race Salazar Obituary
Salazar
11/23/1990 - 2/20/2010
Age 19 of Folsom, Calif., passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 20, 2010 in his dormitory room at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Race, born November 23, 1990 in Laguna Beach, Calif., was the beloved son of Eric and Karie Salazar of Folsom. He graduated from Folsom High School in 2009 and was currently enrolled at UNLV, majoring in Landscape Architecture. Race was an excellent student, athlete and talented musician. He enjoyed playing both the violin and guitar, entertaining family and friends as well as a good game of Texas Hold'em.
Race is survived by his mother and father Karie and Eric; brother Miles of Hawaii; maternal grandparents Marilyn and Bruce Rakow; paternal grandmother Amanda Salazar; aunts and uncles Kim and Don Trylovich, Denise Salazar, Lisa and Alan Dowell, Rick Salazar and Tevis; cousins Nicholas, Danitza and Tori Trylovich, Nelson and Cody Dowell.
A celebration of Race's life will be held 11 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2010 at Rolling Hills Christian Church, 800 White Rock Road in El Dorado Hills. Visitation will be on Thursday evening, March 4, 2010 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Green Valley Mortuary, 3004 Alexandrite Road, Rescue, CA.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Race Salazar's Memorial Fund at the time of the memorial service.
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for Race Salazar
Sponsored by Denise Alina Salazar, Auntie Denise.
April 10, 2016
You, your brothers and your mom are together, celebrating and watching over all of us! We miss you and you are constantly on our minds.
Love You!!!!
Auntie Denise
Denise Salazar
November 15, 2015
You are never out of my heart!
Denise Salazar
December 14, 2013
Thinking about your Race! I miss you so much as do so man others. There were so many nice posts of Facebook to you remembering you on your birthday. Keep guarding over us and surround us with your warm spirit. Love you!
Auntie Denise
November 19, 2012
You are always on my mind! Miss you and love you! There are so many new things happening with technology that I know you'd just love. I wish could see you playing with all the new gadgets!
Love your Auntie Denise!
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Denise Alina Salazar
May 20, 2012
Just thinking about you on this sunny Sunday and wondering what you are up to. Keep blessing your friends and family with you spirit. We will forever crave it. Miss you a ton!!!
Auntie Denise
January 8, 2012
It was another great event Race and I am certain you were with us. We all miss you so much and we hope to continue Race to Keep Hearts Beating for many years to come. All the love and genuine kindness from everyone that attended is just a little glance of the impact you made on us all. You are forever in our hearts and as we continue to have this event in your honor, you hope your spirit of love and kindness touches the hearts of others. Love you so much and miss you equally!
Auntie Denise
November 28, 2011
I thought about you all day on your birthday. You would have celebrated your 21st birthday on November 23rd and it would have been spectacular to be with you playing in your first "Las Vegas" Texas Holdem tournament. I miss you dearly as I know everyone else does. This is a tough birthday to try to celebrate without you but we have to remember that you will be with us in spirit every day. Keep smiling down on us when we need you most!
Love you and miss you always!
Auntie Denise
Race's Halloween Rock Memorial at UNLV
Denise Alina Salazar
October 18, 2011
You're still in our hearts and prayers. Your dad posted this photo of your rock and UNLV and I was touched to see that your friends are still celebrating your life at the college. It is a great tribute to you and nicely done for Halloween! We are getting ready for your 2nd Annual Race to Keep Hearts Beating Fundraiser. Your mom and dad and many that love you are working away planning for your event. Miss you always.
Auntie Denise
September 21, 2011
I been thinking about you lately and have felt your presence. Your spirit lives on and I am joyful that I can sometimes feel it. Just thinking about you seems to bring me a sense of peace.
Love you!
Auntie Denise
Chris Fregeau
September 1, 2011
Been thinking about you a lot lately bud. I miss you and love you.
The bouquet is called Sunshine...Just like you!
May 17, 2011
Just thinking about you. It is still hard to grasp that you're not here. I can still hear your voice when you called me "aunt neese" and I can still hear you now in your grown years. Miss you more that ever! I keep your picture at my desk so I always see that beautiful smile and heartwarming stare. Love you tons!
Auntie Denise
Mom
February 22, 2011
Racer, I find it nearly impossible to reflect upon the anniversary of this day. So many hearts were broken and forced to say goodbye to the physical you. That day changed many of us forever and ever. The experience took so much away but at the same time gave something special to each and every one of us. I will never be the same. You were and still are my heart and soul and so much more if there is anything left to be. I love and miss you more than words can say from a place so deep in my heart that today you and I communicate without them. Take care for now and keep practicing your music for me. All my love always.
UNLV misses you Race
February 21, 2011
February 20, 2011
I pray daily for you to continue in our hearts. It is a year today that you returned to Heaven. I cannot believe how the time passes so quickly. I love you and really miss you!
Auntie Denise
We were "All In' for you!
January 23, 2011
Love you a ton! Miss you and long to see your smile and hear your voice. I know you were with us at the tournament in you honor. It was such a great event and we are proud you were the center of it all. Love you!
Auntie Denise
nicholas trylovich
December 29, 2010
miss you so much cousin, every day is a struggle without you.
Mom
December 27, 2010
Just Love you Son... Just love and miss you. Mom
danitza
December 25, 2010
wow Racer boy, today was the toughest by far.. I can't believe it has been a year now today since I saw and hugged you last. Surre was tough without you opening gifts next to me on the couch like we do every yr ... I think that was my breaking point. I know you were with us though and it was nice having miles there.. He is your minnie me! Well.. I love you and miss you more than words can say
xoxo
December 24, 2010
Love you Race and cannot stop missing you! Please bless all of us during this holiday season and give us the strength to recognize you were meant to do God's work above at your youthful age. My thoughts and prayers are always for you, our family and friends that long to see you again. Keep smiling down on us! Love you dearly and miss you tons!
- Your auntie Denise
Danitza
November 22, 2010
Hey Racer
Its almost your birthday, I know your doing something amazing up there for it and i know ill be celebrating here for you, happy birthday
i love you buddy
Smiling Race
Natasha Allen
October 28, 2010
Natasha Allen
October 28, 2010
I see you every day. I talk to you every day. I ask you to look after my son, your friend Jonathan. Every day I see your smiling face as if to say, 'I got it all under control, no worries',
October 13, 2010
I think about you all the time. you're my inspiration for learning the violin, I hope I make you proud. miss you - Ashley
Chris Fregeau
September 21, 2010
Hey Man,
Just wanted to stop in and say hello. As always I have been thinking a lot about you. It was nice to see your Mom and Dad here in Vegas a couple weeks ago! I got to spend some time just with them one of the nights and it was really nice, I know it helped me a lot. As much as I love living in Tonopah this year, it is kind of rough for me to be here because this will always be where you live and I feel like an outsider sometimes but I am glad to be close to you and I love being a part of the group of people that you were closest with at UNLV. Your friends and family have some amazing events planned to honor you and I can't wait to go back up to Folsom for the poker tournament your mom has been planning. I suck at poker but maybe I will try and learn just for you.
I wish I could tell you some stories about the things that have gone on this year but since I can't I will have to trust that you were there watching every time!
I have that really lame picture of us from Christmas hanging up in my room so you are the last thing I see before I go to bed and the first thing I see when I wake up. It is a good thing to wake up to because we are some good looking guys!
I miss you buddy! Watching Inglourious Basterds by myself just isn't the same! I can't wait til I can see you again but for now I will stick with the pictures and writing you on here. I love you Race.
Jr. Prom
September 12, 2010
Graduation
September 12, 2010
Newport Beach 0809
September 12, 2010
September 12, 2010
Guitar Hero w/ Dad
September 12, 2010
Folsom Girls
September 12, 2010
Best friends
September 12, 2010
Last summer home
September 12, 2010
Performance Senior Year
September 12, 2010
Senior year baseball
September 12, 2010
Danitza
September 11, 2010
Hey Racer,
i was just sitting here and decided to google my name and see what would come up (random i know) and under images.. your pictures came up.. and i just broke down.
my apt is covered in pictures of you and us growing up. boy were we inseperable and adorable i might add.
i go through the same pictures of us every day and i cant stand the thought that im going to get a year older and you wont be there just 7 months behind me like you always have been. i still can not even grasp what has happened or how, but some days i will have a period of time when it hits me so hard i cant even bare it and it feels real. then i wake up the next day thinking i could call you and you would pick up. what i would do for that to be true.
oh wanna hear a crazy story, i usually dream about you often, but the other night i had this random dream where i was in some accident and didnt think i was going to make it, and instead of being sad or scared the only thought i had was "now ill be with Race" and felt so calm. pretty crazy but true, we all get to look forward to you greeting us up there whenever that time comes and it will be so amazing
i miss you every minute of every day and i can not wait to see you again.
Miss you a ton buddy.
Chris
September 4, 2010
Karie Salazar
September 3, 2010
Hey Racer, its mom. Im just sitting at my desk thinking of you and it is just agonizing how much I miss you. I have your pictures everywhere in this office and they take my breath away when I look into your eyes. I hope your well and doing great things and when things get so hard that I don't think I can take it I think of how you would handle this if you were me and it picks me up and gives me courage. We are an awsome team and knowing that you would stay positive keeps me strong. I will do my best one day at a time. Love you and miss you tons. xoxo mom
August 19, 2010
Hi my lil buddy! Cannot stop thinking of you! I have your photo at my desk and every time I have a challenging situation at work, I simply look over at you and the moment gets easier! Looking at you smile at me through your photo, keeps me sane during a crazy day. Miss you and love you and looking forward to visiting with you in my dreams!
Love Auntie Neese!
Pretty funky...
Austin
August 12, 2010
I framed the picture of us at the "Funky Reggae Party" and put it on my desk! We look pretty awesome
Chris Fregeau
July 23, 2010
Hey Buddy,
Had a great time with your family and the Moore's this week in Folsom. Wish you could have been there but I know you were with us in spirit. Your Dad is pretty awesome on the Wake Board. John and I had a blast out on Folsom Lake and hiking Lake Tahoe. I hope you like Bushwalla's new CD! Your mom gave me the blue belt I used to make fun of you for wearing all the time so I sport that along with my Racelet now. Things are getting a bit easier lately but I still have my sad days thinking about you a lot. I wish you were going to be around to start the year as a new RA. I know that you, Austin, and myself would have had a great time together in Tonopah. I hope your getting to skate and play the guitar as much as you want up there.
You know I'm thinking about you everyday. Love you Racetopher.
Brendan Welsh
July 22, 2010
Hey man,
I think about you every day and grab onto my Racelet whenever it starts to hurt. I listen to music that reminds me of you. Bushwalla, Atmosphere, Incubus, Sublime.
Their are so many memories in my mind of great times I had with you. Remember when I was waiting for you in the parking lot of the park by your house and the sprinklers turned on and went under my shirt and soaked me? I know you do, you thought it was hilarious. Or the other time the sprinklers turned on. You know...the bush? Hahaha.
I think about Gibsons class and our final project, cutting cardboard and writing that script for hours upon hours. That's how it all began.
Playing poker or just hanging out in your room playing video games or just sitting around. Or how about the day I got my new car and drove you around in it? Was that not scary?
Remember when I ganked you on WoW without knowing it was you? I was killing some other guy over and over and he complained in general so you came over because you heard it was me. You kept /stop /stop /stop /wave /stop /beg and I was in the heat of the moment and didn't notice. I'll never forget that either.
Or how about when your puppy was stealing your oranges off your bed? Or the first time I started hanging out with you and Jon in the explorer. Or the day you and Jon "met" if you can call it that.
Remember how funny we thought it was when Alex brought us Recees to have us forgive him for that Gibson project?
I love you man, you were truly a brother to me and the rest of the crew. I'll never forget you. I plan on getting my Racelet tattoo'd. That way, even if I do take it off I will always wear you and you will always be with me.
This doesn't even scratch the surface of how great the memories I had with you are. Thanks for backing the Cadillac out after we got blocked in at Dans. :)
This wasn't intended to be well written. I know you don't care. I just wanted to talk about a few of the memories I have.
Nikki Pintar
July 8, 2010
Racetopher!
Not a day goes by that I don't think about you... and I am missing you so much lately. Bush's new CD is fantastic. I know you'd love it. My roommates and I played Taboo last night. They were not nearly the competitors that you and Austin were. :) Just thought I would stop by to say hi and let you know I'm thinking about you. I love and miss you so very much. Save us all some room up there, k? :)
Rhonda S
July 1, 2010
Fly with the Angels.
June 23, 2010
Karie and Eric; I just finished reading the many tributes to Race and it brings back so many memories of him as a small child on Cecile Way. I don't know why it has taken me so long to read the guest book, maybe because I am now raising our 3 year old granddaughter and she takes a lot of time. I remember Lisa and I coming to La Guna Nigel when Race was born. What a beautiful baby and then when the two of you came to live on Cecile Way. Race use to come and stand under what he called my umbrella tree (bouginvellia). It lived all these years until March and then all of sudden it died. I think it wanted to join Race and be his umbrella in heaven. I know you miss him terribly and you always will. My heart goes out to you and Eric. The pain of losing children is so tragic. Know that Howard and I have loved you since you were a little girl living down the street and we always will no matter how many miles may separate us. Lisa has now moved home and we are so glad to have her home. God takes care of us all in his own way and he will do that for you. Take care and love, Janice and Howard
Marilyn Rakow
June 16, 2010
Race:
This is Grandma Marilyn. I am about to go out and work in "Race's Garden". This is where I go to feel closer to you and to talk to you. Grandpa and I miss you so very much. I know you wouldn't want us to feel so sad, but you can't feel so sad if you didn't love so much. You were always so special, I always knew that! I am so proud to have had you for a grand son. I will always remember the first time you we played golf together and how much fun it was. I love you so very much and always will. It is still hard to believe you are no longer here with us. Please give me time to accept that.
Love forever,
Grandma
Marilyn Rakow
June 16, 2010
Race:
This is Grandma Marilyn. I am about to go out and work in "Race's Garden". This is where I go to feel closer to you land to talk to you. Grandpa and I miss you very much. I know you wouldn't want us to feel so sad, but you can feel so sad if you don't love so much. You were always so special, I always knew that and I am so proud to have had you for a grandson. I will always remember the first time we played golf and how much fun it was to do it with you. I love you so very much and it is still hard to believe we no longer have you here. Please give me time to accept that.
All my love,
Grandma
Karie Salazar
June 15, 2010
Race, I miss you so much &I think of you all the time. Love you forever and ever and ever...
Mom
John Starkey
June 6, 2010
"Race all over da place!!!!"
So, Austin won RA of the year this season for Tonopah. It was a well deserved win, but it hurt to see my protege steal my thunder and crown. Just kidding buddy. Anyway, he couldn't have done that without such phenomenal residents like you. And knowing that you would have been in Tonopah this fall as an RA makes this even more magical cuz I bet austin's protege could have easily taken his crown...without even breakin a sweat. You impacted our building so much as a resident that I couldn't even fathom what you could have done as an RA.
I really hope you like "the rock!" We have now officially named it Race's Rock and the ritual will now live on in your name. Christin and LPH actually won the rock competition this year, but she was nice enough to let us paint it in celebration of you. She was even smiling too buddy...you woulda been so proud of her. You didn't even have to ask her to smile this time around....
Scott came down to Vegas from Folsom to witness the Bushwalla Experience. He even spoke at the end of the performance and gave us some kind words. You already know the show was in honor of you, and even better, there were several songs dedicated to you. Dawn was about to play a song and dedicated it to you right before starting...and right before she strummed one chord, i started balling (and not the basketball kind either). I got so sad, but was immediately swarmed by the great friends we all share. The support group we have is ridiculous and i know you have something to do with that. You always focused on keeping us together happily, and i can't even tell you how much better we are at doing that. Our family has even grown...thanks man!
I rock my racelet everyday b/c i know you're with me laughing at all the silly things i rap, say, sing, do, etc. haha thanks race (for everything)!
- john
ps - chris and i are hoping to visit you in july and we shall be bringing you bushwallas new cd...i think you'll like it!!!!!
Joe Troia
June 6, 2010
Hey Race! I just wanted to let you know that I miss you buddy! I think about you every day and wear my Racelet because it makes me know that you are with me. I keep watching the balloon video from my phone and it always brings back good memories! That was a good night! Started with flipping a coin to see if we should go to the strip club, ending at In 'N Out when we decided not to spend $30 to go inside. I still have your mug from that night! I hope you like the geocache me, Austin, Chris, and Mike made for you! Only one person has found it so far, but you would love it! BTW, Bushwalla's new CD is real good. I play his music for you every day! I know you enjoy it! I miss you and love you a lot!
PS. The Yankees are looking pretty good! ;).
Nikki Pintar
May 31, 2010
Racetopher! I've been missing your smiling face so much lately. I know I've said it before but I've never known someone for such a short time and have them make such an impact on my life. I wear my "racelet" every day, because I feel like it keeps you close to me. I love you so much, Race, and I can't wait to see you again. :)
Danitza
May 19, 2010
hey Racer, been thinking about you non stop as usual, and this week has been tougher than ever for some reason. i think its becoming real to me now that summer is here and you still have not come home from school. just wanted to say i love you, and i know you have been around me these last few weeks because all these real crazy things keep happening and i know its you. oh, and i woke up late for my final monday, made it in time barely, and when i reached in my pocket after class your guitar pick was in there. ended up getting a 96% on my final...thanks ;) love you buddy, missing you always
My Little Buddy!!!
Denise Alina Salazar
May 12, 2010
Hi little buddy! I was thinking about you today and as usual, I recognized how special you have been. You are so close to my heart and I love you dearly. I get great joy when I read about all the positive impact you have had on others. It is truly amazing! You are an inspiration and the reason why I have so much faith in people. It is because of the leadership and guidance you had on everyone around that I am able to smile when I am missing you. Your spirit lives in everyone you have touched and also in those strangers that never had the chance to meet you, but have read these lovely messages and have found meaning and joy in them. Thank you for giving me your gift of love...it means the world! Love Auntie Denise
Chris Fregeau
May 2, 2010
Hey Buddy,
Its been a little while since I was able to write anything on here. We had an amazing show in your honor the other night but I am sure you already know that. I know you were with us but I wish you could have been here in person. Sometimes when people aren't around I go out to the boat just to be near you. I miss you so much and what Austin said is true, you never know how much a person means to you until that person is gone. Even though you are gone, the amount of joy you have brought to all of us is incredible. I love you so much buddy. I miss you every minute of every day. Save us a place at the wall.
The memories of the times we shared get me through the most difficult times.
Austin Burns
May 1, 2010
Racetov (your russian name)
It seems like every time I get on here to write something the words just escape me. No one ever truly realizes how much someone in their lives means to them until that person is gone. I couldn't think of a more perfect situation than this to support that statement. I miss you more and more everyday but I know the pain i feel now will subside and the joy you brought to my life will emerge.
I love you buddy,
Bushwalla, Keith, James and Dawn send their love,
Molly Quirk
April 28, 2010
Race,
Its just so weird without you here, the hallway just isnt the same. I have had so many times where I come back home and wish that your door would be open so that I could see you with your silly headphones on and just jump on your bed and watch whatever was on or just talk about everything and anything random like I always did before. I've been missing you so much lately its crazy and it makes me happy everyday that I was lucky enough to meet you this year and how you have impacted my life. Seeing your finished painted rock just makes me think of you and all the great times we had every time I walk past it. I love you and miss you SO much it's crazy and I know that you will be in my heart forever and always :) and by the way I still am impressed by your wicked knowledge of Lord of the Rings and still owe you that 5 dollars. See you soon <3
Blossom Jolonino
April 12, 2010
Heyy My Best Friend Race,
OMG I been missing youu more than ever lately !! ): I still can't believe you're gone & hate that youu are not here to party, laugh, & talk story with us ! There has been so many things happening in my life that only youu could make me feel better about or I would take advice from. Youu always knew how to make me smile & happy on my worse days ever ! I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet youu & spend lots of time together. Just always remember that I love youu oh so much & youu will always be here in my heart now & forever. Please come visit me, I been down lately. I know youu are watching over us buddy (: Lovelovelove Youu & see Youu soon !!
April 3, 2010
Race, my precious grandson, everyday a prayer heals our hearts. You were so humble and kind all you had to do was smile to let the world know what a loving person you were. My memories and pictures of you growing up as a toddle in Orange County are some of my best years that we spent together. You loved spending weekends at grandmas and grandpas and you had your favorite place to go and have breakfast with us...Jon's on the corner of Puente and Central. In the mornings you would wake us up so we could take you to Jons. You even got to meet Jon. One day a car lost control and plunged into the restaurant and caused a lot of damage. Jon had to close his place for repairs. When he finally opened you were so happy and excited and you asked to take Jon some flowers that you wanted to give him personally. Jon smiled and said, "Race, that was so nice of you," and he thanked you. So Race, even at that young age you showed your loving and kind spirit that blossomed as the years went by. This made a big impact on all the people around you. I miss you and love you, Grandma Amanda
Karlie Boer
March 25, 2010
Race,
Reading all these wonderful messages makes me so happy. You made such an amazing impact on so many lives, including mine. I still can’t believe you’re gone. I can still see you wearing one of your fedoras with your infectious smile, walking into my house over Winter break. Sitting on my couch with all the boys talking about poker and goofing around. I remember all of it like it was yesterday. I remember how we would walk out of Mr. Walls class everyday and you would walk back with me to my car in the back of the parking lot when yours was always in the first three rows. You walked back there with me and I would come back up and drop you off at yours, and then I’d see you the next day or we would go do something. And the times we would go watch Eddie play at It’s A Grind or the café in El Dorado Hills. I loved going to do that with you. Oh, and the Pick Up Stix days. They were fun, maybe not always for you because you were always covering my shifts :(, but you always covered them and were nice enough to stay friends with me! :) I owe you big time once I meet you up above! The days your parents would come in and eat while we were working, I always loved chatting with them. I could just see how much they loved you and how they were so proud of you all the time. The times we golfed, the pointless drives and the time spent all of us hanging out will stay with me forever. I am so thankful to have known such an incredibly kind and giving person. You had a specific presence about you, and people just loved to be around you. I miss you and your smile, but I will keep smiling knowing your smiling back. Just like all your family and friends, you showed me love and I will forever be grateful for that. I miss you terribly and you will always be in my thoughts.
Love you always..
Jack Jones
March 22, 2010
Racecar Salazar,
You were my boy dude. There is not one moment I was ever mad at you. You're bright smile and loving attitude for life always cheered me up. When I found out you had passed, I thought it was the most terrible joke because things like this don't happen to good people. You were probably the most optimistic person I've ever met. I remember all those good times in orchestra with you. We used to always mess around and Mrs. Moon would get so mad at us! And the orchestra trip to Disneyland! HAHA. So much fun! Rode California Scremin' probably about 12 times just so we could take a funny picture for the camera. It really sucks that we were not as close in high school. Even though we did drift to different groups, you were, and will always be my best friend. I had such amazing times with you and you will never be forgotten. You're life has impacted so many people. Losing you is unbelievable. I just can't imagine you gone. I know you're looking down, right now at all of us spreading your optimism. The world needs more people like you, Race. It would be a much better place. I love you dearly race, and miss you so much it hurts. You don't want to see anyone sad, so I am celebrating your life and how much you have changed me as a person. I love you kid, see you later...
March 22, 2010
Hey little buddy!
Cody, your little magnet, told me today that he sent a balloon with a message in it up to God the other day asking Him to say, Hello to you. He said that God sent the balloon back with a note and it said, "Thank You"! We love you and miss you! Auntie Denise.
Chris
March 20, 2010
Hey Race,
I was just thinking about you and all the awesome things I got to experience with you. I hope you know how much of an impact you made in such a short time. Looking around I don't know any other person that could have done as much or made as many people smile as you did. RA letters came out this week and I know you were Tonopah's top pick! I'm really mad we won't be able to work together next year and I know we would have been able to because I got put in Tonopah too. We had a great time celebrating you the other night in case you didn't see but I know your having fun with all your free time to sleep and skateboard and watch Inglorious Basterds. I love you so much buddy and I miss you more and more everyday.
Always thinking of you,
Chris
P.S. You really should have told us that Folsom is actually a nice place and your family and friends there are awesome!
Miss you buddy.
william hartman
March 19, 2010
Expressing deepest sympathy and hoping you can find comfort in knowing others care and are near in thought for you and your family. Bill Hartman wilson oklahoma
Mariel Choi
March 19, 2010
Race,
I miss you so so much everyday the second I walk out the door. I miss your beautiful smile, the many laughs we've shared, & all the good memories. I miss the sound of your guitar, walking by and hearing "Oh heyyyy" or the typical "so what's going down tonight?" text messages. Every time when we planned on doing something and you'd tell us "give me 20 minutes to take a shower." An hour later, you'd say "okay just 10 more minutes" then another half an hour you were ready, but we could never get mad at you. The times we made you walk to Vons with us late at night because we were too scared, and how you'd hold onto one of our shoulders and ask us to walk so you can just stand on your skateboard and glide on the way there. Your comfy bed with the fury covers was THE best and you always knew how to put a smile on anyone's face. I remember when I was upset about something, i'd go outside and just sit in the hall to think. Then you'd come out of your room usually playing your guitar and sometimes just sat in front of me, & kept playing, without saying a word. And just by doing that, turned my day around by a 360 angle. You always knew exactly how to make me feel better even without saying one word, because your presence said it all.
Race, words can't explain how much I miss you, but I know you're strumming away in a better place, and looking over all of us as our Guardian Angel.
I love you, and i'll see you soon, till then keep it warm for all of us.
Love you<3
Sue Sweeney
March 19, 2010
Race, forever in our hearts
Shantelle Aglanao
March 19, 2010
Race.. One of the most amazing people I've known thus far. I'm glad I've chosen to experience the college life at UNLV for a short while just so I could meet Race & grow an awesome friendship with him & I'm so thankful that god pushed me to do so. I'll truly miss his singing/rapping, showing me his tricks on his skateboard, riding across campus with it, playing his guitar, having him lay in my dorm just because, eating all of my popsicles so it wouldn't go to waste, showing me some experiences, being amazed by his drawings for architecture class, going grocery shopping for him, cleaning his room full of empty water bottles and empty pizza boxes, folding his clothes, etc.. I could go on & on. I just miss being there for him & him being there for me. He had one of the most kindest hearts out there & I just wish I was given more time to spend with him. I love you Racey forever & ever. I've always been dreaming of you & I know you're here right by my side visiting me & pulling me through this tough life. I miss you & I will never forget the memories we've shared. & to the Salazar family, may god bless you as well and give you the strength to go through every day. Race will always be here in spirit <3 We just gained another angel..
Denise Alina Salazar
March 14, 2010
Race was the first baby born to the Salazar children. With that, let's say he had much clout! He was such a happy child and always made us laugh. I spent every bit of free time I had to love him, play with him and shop for him. I often took him on shopping sprees (though not for me), to buy him the cutest outfits I could find. I would always return him with a new pair of shoes, clothes from Gymboree or wearing the "cool" style of Subculture clothes. When he was 3 I bought him a Rasta style knitted hat. He loved that hat and never took it off. Perhaps this was the start of his style setting Fedoras. Race brought so much joy to our family and it has been amazing to know he brought as much to others close to him. As I listened to the UNLV kids, the Folsom Boys and the Coaches share their stories about Race, I felt very proud that he touched so many people. I was so impressed to hear all of these people speak about what a leader, mentor, supporter, guider and friend he was and how he positively influenced so many people. To hear this was a gift in itself. Thank you all for sharing and supporting the family, especially Eric and Karie throughout this time. We are blessed to have had Race touch so many of you. Please keep the prayers coming for us and for all others that have experienced losses.
Love you All...Auntie Denise
Kevin Hedden
March 9, 2010
To Race's family and friends in California, thank you for welcoming my son, and so many other students from UNLV, into your hearts and homes for Race's service this past Thursday and Friday.
In case you didn't know, Race's friends and UNLV had a memorial service last night. It was an awe inspiring event. I didn't know Race (my son did) but I had the honor and privilege to meet Karie and Eric. What wonderful people they are.
Over 100 friends attended the memorial. Beautiful expressions of love and praise came from dozens of speakers. The President of UNLV spoke and comforted Karie and Eric. There was a video presentation, music was played, songs were sung and a song was even written specifically for Race. It was a true celebration of Race's life.
A local TV station covered the event as did the local paper. I have included a link to the TV story and the newspaper article. To view, you must paste it in your browser.
TV: http://www.fox5vegas.com/video/22782224/
Newspaper: http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/mar/08/unlv-students-mourn-freshman-found-dead-dorm-room/
To all of you that knew Race, you are truly blessed.
Daniel and Sarah Sensintaffar
March 8, 2010
Race,
We more than enjoyed your company Sundays at family dinners, such a pleasant and warm young man. I feel so blessed to have had the honor of meeting you and getting to know you. Taylor loves and often talks about her cousin Race. We will miss you! Words of hope: Taylor (Daniel Paul Jr. and my 3 year old daughter) told me, "Mommy we will see Race again when we go to heaven with the angels." Our prayers are with you all.
Daniel Paul Jr., Sarah and Taylor Sensintaffar
March 8, 2010
I knew Race in high school, and while we weren't friends, we ran in similar circles. No one ever had a bad thing to say about Race, and in middle school, all of my friends had a huge crush on him. Some of my friends were very close to him and are absolutely devastated by his passing. My condolences to his family and his friends. Love, J
Vaughn Assencoa
March 6, 2010
The student veterans organization (SVO) of UNLV send our deepest sympathy and condolences for your untimely loss. God be with you.
Rebel regards,
Vaughn L. Assencoa
SFC, U.S. Army (Ret.)
UNLV
President
Student Veterans Organization
rene barrientes
March 6, 2010
Dear Eric and Karie I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved son Race. I knew him as a kid , but never knew him as a man. I think of you all on a regular basis, I miss all of you. Please know that you will always be in my heart and in my prayers. Rene and Sean Barrientes.
March 5, 2010
My son has lost a true friend.
My friend has lost a wonderful son.
Heaven has gained a beautiful angel.
Love and prayers,
Jeannie
March 5, 2010
We are so sad for your loss and Race will be greatly missed. Sarah loved playing music with him and she loved hanging out with the "poker boys". You raised a wonderful young man. Your family has our deepest sympathy and you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
The Hockensmith Family.
Claudia Dossey
March 4, 2010
Dear Salazar Family, while I did not have the pleasure of meeting your son, our daughter Kendall lived one door down in Tonopah hall. Kendall and Race were both architecture students @ UNLV & had classes together along with attending RA classes. She spoke often and very highly of your son. She said he always made her & everyone who knew him feel wonderful, with his positive attitude and pure kindness! Our deepest sympathy for your tremendous loss. God be with you. The Dossey Family
Rhonda Chris
March 4, 2010
Karie
I am so very sad for your loss. I didn't know Race that well but i remember the time that Josh sold his X-Box to him and it just lit up his face when he came to pick it up. He saved up that money himself and was proud of it. I can't even imagine what you and your family are going through. He is in a beautiful peaceful place now. May God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Amy Scott
March 4, 2010
Dear Karie and Eric,
I am so lucky to have had the privilege of knowing your son and spending everyday for four years in the FHS music room with him. He was so kind and his smile brightened everyone's day. His impact on all of the students at FHS was tremendous. All of my prayers are for you and your family.
tori t
March 4, 2010
love you race <3
Betsy Akins
March 3, 2010
Karie and Eric,
What a wonderful tribute to your beloved Race in these touching condolences. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. You and your family continue to be in our prayers.
May God hold you close and surround you with His balm of comfort, love, and strength.
Love, John, Betsy and Patrick Akins
Michelle (Packard) Piatt
March 3, 2010
Karie, Although I never knew Race, I feel like I did from reading all the wonderful comments about him. What a great job you did raising a such a wonderful child! My heart aches for your loss, it's unimaginable! Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Love, Michelle (Packard) Piatt
March 3, 2010
David, Lynette, Ethan and Mega Landers
March 3, 2010
Karie,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Race. He was your rock and the best boy ever. I remember what a great kid and student he was. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
March 3, 2010
I am very sorry for the loss of Race,
“God is near to those broken at heart”Ps. 34:18
Sharing your loss...D. McKnight
March 3, 2010
Karie and Eric
We are so very sorry for the loss of your precious son. I can't even imagine the unbearable grief you and your family are experiencing. I know the Folsom community of friends will be keeping your family in their prayers.
Barlow, Melissa and Ryan Staley
Krystina Baptiste
March 3, 2010
May you be filled with love and cherished the moments with him as i did. he is one of the nicest boys that i've met. he had a light shinning on him with a smile on his face. God gave him a reason to be in each of our lives and im glad that i got the chance to bond with him and be his friend. He impacted my life as well as many others. My prayers go out to the family and friends of RACE
Love you always and will never forget you
MY Race-Car
March 3, 2010
My heart aches for you. I am so sorry for the loss of Race. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the peace and comfort of God, be with you during this time of sorrow.
Peggy's friend,
Teresa Greene, Birmingham,Ala
Jan Kurtz-Puga
March 3, 2010
We were saddened to hear of Race's passing. Jocelyn has many found memories of Race. He has touched many people in many different places in such a short time. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers....Jan Kurtz-Puga
Patrick Brooks
March 3, 2010
Words cannot express how deeply saddened I am for your loss. May God be with you and comfort you through this time of grief and loss.
Trish Drennon
March 3, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Debbie Galindo
March 3, 2010
Karie,
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time and may the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Your friend,
Debbie Galindo
March 2, 2010
Karie, I'm glad I got to be Race's soccer coach. He was so easy-going and likeable. He was the type of kid that made the task rewarding. Race will be missed by all the coaches and teachers that appreciated his talents and enjoyed his great attitude. Ralph.
Race camping with Sawyer, Joel & Mitch
Craig,Julie,Sawyer Colosimo
March 2, 2010
Karie, I can’t thank you enough for letting us experience the joy of having Race accompany us on our camping trips, or to the lake or the many sleepovers, I probably have as many photos of Race and Sawyer together for that time as I do Sawyer alone. I know Julie, Sawyer and I our so grate full to you for sharing Race with us. His pleasant demeanor and loving heart was a reflection on you and Eric.
Danitza Trylovich
March 2, 2010
Racer boy- you have been by my side..forever. i will miss you and how you constantly made me laugh. we had some of the best times and i will never forget that smile of yours. its unbelievable to see now the number of people you have impacted throughout your life.. you were an amazing kid, and the most amazing cousin. not a moment will go by that i am not thinking of you, i love you Race, cant wait to see you.
The Hedden Family
March 2, 2010
Dear Karie and Eric,
Race and our son Mike were friends at UNLV. Our words are not adequate to express the sorrow we feel for your loss. Mike has told us how Race was an inspiration to everyone around him. Mike also plays the guitar and is in the RA class. Race will be missed by his many friends at UNLV. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." - From a headstone in Ireland.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family,
March 2, 2010
I remember visiting you at the Hospital on the day you were born and thinking "he's finally here!" Watching you grow from an infant to toddler to young man was something I will cherish forever. God bless you and your family.
Chandler Bertoli
March 2, 2010
Dear Eric and family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of this promising young man. I know he was loved so much and that his short time here was well-lived. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deb & Kev Rosenberg
March 2, 2010
What a handsome young man who will be missed dearly by all his friends and family. The lose will always be a mystery. May you all find strength in the love you shared for him. Our love and condelences.
March 2, 2010
Dear Salazar family,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. May you find comfort in our dear Lord and may he sustain you always.
Kelly Chuidian and family
Brad Parker
March 2, 2010
One night while visiting Karie,& Eric. Race says he's going out for awhile.When race is leaving he's taking a school book with him. Karie says "I must be doing somthing right, he's taking his book with him on a Saturday night". Race leaned toward me and said "Its working". Race, Eric,& I broke out in laughter!! This just one of the great memories I have of Race, but this stands out the most.
Traci Feaster
March 2, 2010
Dear Race, how your family is going to miss you! You were very loved here on earth, but nothing compares to the love you are receiving from our Heavenly Father now. May you rest peacefully in the arms of our Lord and know that your mom and dad are being held up in prayer and supported by their loving friends and family. It's going to be a tough road for them, but I know that God will see to it that they are comforted. May your life on earth be an example to those who knew you, may they wear the smile that you so often wore yourself, and may they live each moment knowing that it could be their last with nothing left unsaid. God is good, all the time. Blessings, The Feaster Family
Play it beautiful in Heaven
Don Trylovich
March 2, 2010
We are going to miss you Little Racer. Play that guitar beautiful in Heaven. Rest in Peace... Uncle Donny
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