12/09/2007 08:51:04

evel was truly a gift from god to the world.

12/07/2007 04:14:43

As a grown man of nearly 57 I have many memories but when ever I think of the most couragious stand-up man I have ever known outside my father it would always come right back to The persona of "Evel" Knievel and even when you failed your determination to stand and wave to all of us and assure us and your family you were OK showed us all that there should be nothing in our lives that could get to us so much that we couldn't stand back up and give alittle wave.

In an interview with some reporter after being asked about your insistence to go ahead with the Snake River jump after knowing it was 50/50 at best you said simply...."Do you know who the hell I am?"

Well Robert we have always known Who The Hell You Were.....see you sometime later on, BUD

12/06/2007 22:04:14

I remember very few things about my childhood.  But I remember you were part of it.  I remember playing with all the toys and pretending I was Evel Knievel. Thank you for being part of my childhood.

12/06/2007 06:15:26

I spent my childhood watching Evel on Wide World of Sports jumping his motorcyle and spilling himself over trucks, fountains and pavement. To be honest, I wasn't a huge fan, I was one of those kids that couldn't wait for the next crash. While I hate to admit it, the thrill of Evel's jumps was waiting for the crash landings.

I remember thinking when he jumped the Snake River Canyon that he was completely out of his mind; but I watched with my dad, waiting for the rocket to slam into the canyon wall. That was my memory of Evel Knievel - until last year.

I never knew Evel, he was simply a distant childhood memory, but fate led me to meet Kelly Knievel, Evel's eldest son, and his wife Shelli. Through my work, my wife Abbie and I struck up a business relationship with the Knievels and subsequently a friendship. Recently, we were entrusted with the extreme honor of building Evel's webisite. Through  the course of building the site, we got a first-hand glimpse of Evel Knievel, the American Daredevil - Abbie and I spent months learning about Evel, reliving his life through chats with Kelly and Shelli, Evel's wife Krystal and thousands of photos, videos and newspaper clippings. I never imagined how much he touched the hearts of so many people until then. He truly was a great American Hero.

We never got a chance to meet Evel, but I spoke to him for the first time the day before Thanksgiving, and while I would never want to appear "star-struck" I know the phone was shaking in my hand when he came on the line and thanked me for building his website. He spoke to me like he had known me for years, and I was immediately at ease - I was just talking to my friend's father.

I have seen first-hand the outpouring of comments, cards and letters from fans all over the world, and I have been truly amazed at the magnitude of people who have been touched by Evel Knievel. I should not be surprised though, Evel is just like his son.

The world lost a great man - their daredevil, Icon and Hero, but to me, the biggest loss of all is that my friend lost his dad.

God Bless Evel Knievel, you will be truly missed.

Jack & Abbie Douglas

12/05/2007 09:58:33

You are the greatest Evel, I will always remember what an incredibly inspiring human being you are. My childhood would definately have been a lot more boring without Evel Knievel! Speaking for my family you will be missed terribly.

12/04/2007 15:42:43

Boyhood was better because of Evel!!

 Time and death are the two things not even you could conquer.My world just got a lttle bit colder...

R.I.P.  

 

12/04/2007 02:28:38

Evel you have always been my Hero and you always will be! RIP my prayers are with you and your family.

12/04/2007 02:26:51

My sympathy to Evel's Friends and Family, it was a shock when I heard the news in fact I didn't believe it Evel Knievel was one of those people you just assumed would be around forever.

12/03/2007 17:15:44

As a young boy, I would watch each of the ABC Wide World of Sports broadcasts of Evel's jumps with awe. I was completely spellbound as the image of this man and his feat became permanently etched in my mind as he once again put everything including his life on the line in his quest to achieve the impossible. By taking command of those human traits that tend to aid in our preservation, yet dampen our progress--such as fear--the impossible became possible. The influence that this had on me was huge. There was no room for mediocrity in Evel's endeavors, every detail of the performance and its presentation represented the absolute best there was. This never came across as a display of excess, rather it impressed upon me that if one aspires to be the worlds best in their endeavor, then one must not only strive to be the best, one must also represent what it is to be the best.
Little did I realize at the time, I was witnessing the efforts of a true pioneer paving the way to what would become a significant part of my life's journey.

Twenty some odd years later, I was calling upon those early images etched into my memory as if they were a reference text. This was the summer of 1997, and I was among several dozen others who all were undeniably inspired in some manner by Evel during childhood. This was rather apparent, as we each had chosen to dedicate ourselves to pursuing a variety of unknown and often treacherous paths that in a number of years would bring us together to partake in what was to be a massive spectacle of an event that celebrated the essence of the human spirit that strived to attain new heights. In many ways, this event borrowed so much from the spectacular events that Evel had pioneered. The event was the X Games, and for each of us, it was now our turn to lay everything on the line as we tossed aside our fear. Like our mentor, we strived to give our best possible performance for those who came to watch us live as well as the millions of living rooms we were being broadcast into around the world.  Evel, I hope we made you proud!

Your legacy will continue to inspire for generations to come.


Jarret 'DocGoFast' Ewanek
'97 and '98 X-games Pro Street Luge
'98 X-Games Downhill Skateboard
Gravity Formula One world speed record

12/03/2007 17:13:18

I would like to express my deepest simpathy for your family during this time. evel knievel was a hero for me growing up and I wish there was more I could do for your family. If there is anything I could do please call me @912-729-4560. Sincerely George Tweedy