The Chirp: Justin Wilson (1978-2015)

Can't even begin to describe the loss I feel right now. He was my Brother, my best friend, my role model and mentor. He was a champion!

— Stefan Wilson (@stef_wilson) August 25, 2015

Wow, what a sad day. @justin_wilson was a good man. A great man. I had the pleasure of knowing him and pray for his family. ??

— Danica Patrick (@DanicaPatrick) August 25, 2015

RIP #JustinWilson ? Why do we love this sport?There are mornings we hate our sport & this is 1 of them.?Gofast amigo. pic.twitter.com/Odr9NKphwo

— Tom Coronel (@TomCoronel) August 25, 2015

So sad to hear that we lost Justin Wilson today. Thoughts & prayers to his family and friends.

— Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb) August 25, 2015

Saddened to hear about the passing of my friend @justin_wilson. Prayers to you & your family. You have your wings sir, now fly w/ the angels

— Bo Jackson (@BoJackson) August 25, 2015

Thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, and to the @IndyCar family. #RIPJustinWilson

— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) August 25, 2015

Terrible and tragic news. Prayers to his family and friends. We are all family. #RIPJustin

— Joey Logano (@joeylogano) August 25, 2015

The entire NASCAR family mourns the death of Justin Wilson. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/l0RkpUMxjZ

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) August 25, 2015

Very sad to hear the news of Justin Wilson's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

— Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) August 25, 2015

My heart breaks for Justin's family and friends. https://t.co/QpJldzyc2n

— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) August 25, 2015

So distraught to hear the news of Justin's passing. He was such a fantastic human being & will be dearly missed.

— Will Power (@12WillPower) August 25, 2015

We knew him well, since 2003... @justin_wilson, you will be missed! All our thoughts are with his family. pic.twitter.com/HvqlHda8CH

— Scuderia AlphaTauri (@AlphaTauriF1) August 25, 2015

I can't find the proper words to describe the pain and sympathy I feel for Justin and his family. #RIPJustin

— Sage Karam (@SageKaram) August 25, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with his family. #RIPJustin

— Will Power (@12WillPower) August 25, 2015

Found out that Justin Wilson has move on today! Prayers out to his family and friends! R.I.P Justin Wilson

— Brittney Griner (@brittneygriner) August 25, 2015

Raceway flags are being flown at half-staff in honor of Justin Wilson. pic.twitter.com/rvg353suC4

— Pocono Raceway (@PoconoRaceway) August 25, 2015

Sad stuff about Justin Wilson man #RIP

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) August 25, 2015

God I just seen this RIP Justin Wilson

— Shawne Merriman (@shawnemerriman) August 25, 2015

Thoughts & prayers go out to Justin Wilson & his family tonight through this difficult time. #BadassWilson #RIPJustin ??

— Courtney Force (@courtneyforce) August 25, 2015

Immaculately observed minute's silence at Donington today in memory of Justin Wilson #RIPJustin pic.twitter.com/SK0LeVN2su

— ABB Formula E (@FIAFormulaE) August 25, 2015

Oh man, my heart is aching another friend gone.
Godspeed to one of racing's truest gentlemen. #justinwilson

— Tony Kanaan (@TonyKanaan) August 25, 2015

Godspeed my friend. Godspeed. #RIPJWil

— Graham Rahal (@GrahamRahal) August 25, 2015

I raced with Justin as far back as 1989 in Karting and remember his smile was infectious, such a lovely guy. #RIPJustin

— Jenson Button (@JensonButton) August 25, 2015

Sending my prayers to Justin's family, Julia,Jessica,Jane, may God give the strength to find peace. #RIP my friend pic.twitter.com/SJO08gvuzG

— Helio Castroneves (@h3lio) August 25, 2015