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01-24-2008, 08:20 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: WI
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Lost A True Baller Today
Today Travis "Big Cat" Tappa was killed in a work accident at age 21.
http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/14205547.html
People that play at stinger or siege probably would recognize or know Tappa
It was sum years ago when he invited me to play woodsball with him and a group of guys one day. I played on and off every now and then. Then at Ambush Alley there was a XSV clinic and Tappa invited me onto EZ Money the team that he made. He then played on and off till this summer, when we would go to stinger on Thursday nights and Sundays for practice every week, and hit up Texas Road House after for lunch or dinner. These are the times I will miss most, cause for those of you who know when you go out to eat with Tappa you always have a good time. He also backed the UWP paintball team in there victory at the last NCPA tourney at stinger. Recently he had to stop playing cause of tears in his Achilles tendons on both ankles, but was looking to make a come back this spring. For those that knew him off the field are even luckier, he always stood up for his friends and truly lived life to the fullest. Thanks for the good times. This is a shout out to the guy that gave me a chance in paintball, to my friend, mentor, and paintball brother RIP.
Also my condolences go out to his Parents, family, Dan K his best friend, Randi his girlfriend, and anyone that knew him.
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01-24-2008, 08:25 PM
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Interactive Super Demigod
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Hoth
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RIP tappa...
Far too young...
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1 OF 1 PEVS 07 EGO -- Featured in SPLAT December/January 2008 issue
Someone named Brian who played a CTS with seanr's throwtogether stole my british green 06 Ego... got another gun for now
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01-24-2008, 08:31 PM
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Most negative person ever
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RIP, thats tragic
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01-24-2008, 09:08 PM
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I'm not Jr, he's just OG.
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Grafton, WI
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Heard from JR today that it happened. 
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01-24-2008, 09:28 PM
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Smokin weed everyday..
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Nine Two Hoe
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Damn..
Sucks to see a baller go way too soon. 
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01-24-2008, 09:38 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: wisconsin
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Lost a fellow baller and a fellow construction worker today. It is a sad day for everyone. Prayers go out to his family and friends.
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01-25-2008, 12:14 AM
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† Christ Krew †
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: 262, Wisconsin
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Thats horrible, my prayers are with him and his family.
I remember playing with Travis when EZ Money was at Ambush Alley and I just made it on to team Envy and we all went to the Nicky Cuba and Mapp Chimm clinic there.
Just saw him at Stinger a few weekends ago at the tournament.
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01-25-2008, 12:17 AM
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i like the vagiiiiii
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Milwaukee, WI
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i met him a few times and he seemed like a great guy. ive also heard many a great stories involving him from lenny and freeman.
RIP to a fellow MW baller
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01-25-2008, 01:40 AM
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just play...
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: 847-Chi
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sad rip to a baller, rest his soul
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NAAF is where the <3 is...
RIP TOWLIE FOREVER IN MY HEART
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01-25-2008, 02:02 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Wisconsin
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Wow really sad to hear, RIP Travis Tappa
Anyone who knows Travis please in a respectful manner post R.I.P Travis Tappa in your post
Last edited by 1leggedballer : 01-25-2008 at 02:05 AM.
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01-25-2008, 03:28 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Otown WI
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just saw him walking around Stinger at the last tourney, that sucks.
R.I.P Travis
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01-25-2008, 03:37 AM
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XP!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: -- Wisconsin --
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peace brother.
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01-25-2008, 08:15 AM
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Retired
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Wisconsin
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R.I.P. Travis
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01-25-2008, 09:17 AM
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R.i.p
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01-25-2008, 11:49 AM
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I'm Dead Sexy!!!
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: WI
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holy ****, thats sucks
we would goto Arby'; sometime after practice..
RIP Travis you will be missed
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01-25-2008, 03:18 PM
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NO+Cal
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Kennan, Wisconsin
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Tappa
I didn't know him long, but he was one cool guy and one hell of a baller! RIP Tappa you will be missed.
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01-25-2008, 03:39 PM
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MW PowerHouse!
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I did'nt know him but its sad to see a balla go befor his time.. R.I.P
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01-25-2008, 03:56 PM
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~METALLICA~4~LIFE~
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Wisconsin
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I only talked to Travis a few times, but in those few hours I have to say he was a great guy that loved to have fun and enjoyed making others laugh and giving others a great time. His generosity and willingness to help others was amazing. I was really looking forward to seening him again, unfortuantly it will no longer be possible here, but some day I hope to see him again in a better place.
RIP Tappa, you will be remembered.
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01-25-2008, 04:40 PM
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All Damn Day
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: The Dirty South
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Never knew him, but he will be missed.
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01-25-2008, 04:48 PM
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SpEcIaL Ed.
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Rip
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01-25-2008, 09:13 PM
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Ronin
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im shocked. he was a hella cool guy. i remember kickin it with him and ezmoney in the dells befor tournys. fun times. he will be missed for sure.
if any one has any info on services please lmk.

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