TheAxeman
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Sorry for your loss(es) Fred....
Life, Mortality, Motorcycles...
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madmike2
Shtirrenuppenmeister
Sorry, Fred. There really aren't enough words or thoughts except to live what you repeated.
We do forget that we only get one chance....we might as well enjoy our pleasures and love our friends and family.
We do forget that we only get one chance....we might as well enjoy our pleasures and love our friends and family.
Patriot
Isabella is Lazarus
same here, Fred
life is precious and in the scheme of things, a blink
I hope I made life a little more pleasant and uplifting for more folks than not
rushes
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Scoops
uh . . . whut?
Here as well. No words to make the pain of loss go away unfortunately but...
Wishing you peace in your heart, Fred... you are a good friend and those that have gone before you live on in your spirit... carry on.
MCML
Not All Who Wander Are Lost
This is a difficult thread to which to add any comment because what needs to be said has been eloquently stated. It is also, however, an impossible thread to ignore. Sincere thanks, Fred, for the reminders that we all need even though we already know.
BikerGeek99
Yeah, it's a concrete corn cob. So?
Well, ****.
When Sooze and I were on recent our 3-week Epic Ride to the left coast, I got a call from my mom telling me that a family friend from my childhood had died. He was diagnosed with leukemia and died 2 weeks later at the ripe old age of 46. Way too damn young.
So, ya, what Fred said...
Can't gunny this enough.
When Sooze and I were on recent our 3-week Epic Ride to the left coast, I got a call from my mom telling me that a family friend from my childhood had died. He was diagnosed with leukemia and died 2 weeks later at the ripe old age of 46. Way too damn young.
So, ya, what Fred said...
08FJR4ME
-WYNPRO-
My Godchild at age 26 past away the day after I wrote this post. I had to pick up his Vulcan 900 a week later and drive it home to my brothers house for him. Half way home I hit a shower and after getting through there was the most awesome rainbow I have ever seen. Coincidence? Maybe!
Hang in there Fred, Hope to see ya soon.
Dave
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Thanks very much, Dave. I am so sorry for your loss.
When we see each other, (hopefully in August?) please remind me to tell you about my "rainbow" story. It's a duezy.
I'm definitely not a religious person in the traditional sense. But some things such as your, and my, experiences make me believe... in something. And that's all I have to say about that.
Thanks also to all the other folks who have voiced their support, or even just thought it in their own heads.
My friend, Brian, had relocated from New England to a Midwest city many years back. He and his family became completely immersed in the local community, and they often volunteered their time and energy to help some of the less fortunate in their adopted town. Rather than sending flowers or cash donations, etc. his family has asked for people to donate diapers, of all things, to be provided to some of the less fortunate people there with young babies.
That just seems so fitting. So, there will be a metric butt load of diapers presented to the family during the "block party" this weekend, the celebration of Brian's life. I apparently was not the only person who was fond of Brian.
When we see each other, (hopefully in August?) please remind me to tell you about my "rainbow" story. It's a duezy.
I'm definitely not a religious person in the traditional sense. But some things such as your, and my, experiences make me believe... in something. And that's all I have to say about that.
Thanks also to all the other folks who have voiced their support, or even just thought it in their own heads.
My friend, Brian, had relocated from New England to a Midwest city many years back. He and his family became completely immersed in the local community, and they often volunteered their time and energy to help some of the less fortunate in their adopted town. Rather than sending flowers or cash donations, etc. his family has asked for people to donate diapers, of all things, to be provided to some of the less fortunate people there with young babies.
That just seems so fitting. So, there will be a metric butt load of diapers presented to the family during the "block party" this weekend, the celebration of Brian's life. I apparently was not the only person who was fond of Brian.
Baddog
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Life is strange, not always fair and very fragile.
A recent acquaintance (who was an experienced pilot and air traffic controller) that I had the opportunity & thrill to fly with in his vintage Russian Yak 52 died (with a flight inspector) when he crashed his plane on take off ( due to a faulty fuel pump?) I regret not flying with him again, he was a very cool guy!
My best friend who I grew up with (from 1st grade) who was like a brother to me, passed away 6 years ago, he was playing raquet ball, dropped to the floor (massive heart attack) and that was the end. (I cried for days) His widow and children are still jilted and sorting things out.
Another person, who is exactly my age, broke his neck 31 years ago in a diving accident (he was 27 @ the time) he was paralyzed from the neck down and slowly got all of his functions back to normal (although somewhat arthritic in the neck joints) He is one lucky guy! (He deprived himself of motorcycles for many years, as he probably would have hurt himself during his younger years, he now rides an FJR) and some sort of an American Cruiser Bike (Victory!)
My little sister has just been diagnosed with breast cancer and is having a double mastectomy tomorrow. ( I am praying for her recovery!)
Life is short, live it to the fullest and embrace your blessings!
A recent acquaintance (who was an experienced pilot and air traffic controller) that I had the opportunity & thrill to fly with in his vintage Russian Yak 52 died (with a flight inspector) when he crashed his plane on take off ( due to a faulty fuel pump?) I regret not flying with him again, he was a very cool guy!
My best friend who I grew up with (from 1st grade) who was like a brother to me, passed away 6 years ago, he was playing raquet ball, dropped to the floor (massive heart attack) and that was the end. (I cried for days) His widow and children are still jilted and sorting things out.
Another person, who is exactly my age, broke his neck 31 years ago in a diving accident (he was 27 @ the time) he was paralyzed from the neck down and slowly got all of his functions back to normal (although somewhat arthritic in the neck joints) He is one lucky guy! (He deprived himself of motorcycles for many years, as he probably would have hurt himself during his younger years, he now rides an FJR) and some sort of an American Cruiser Bike (Victory!)
My little sister has just been diagnosed with breast cancer and is having a double mastectomy tomorrow. ( I am praying for her recovery!)
Life is short, live it to the fullest and embrace your blessings!
Silver Penguin
Silver Penguin
So true. Every single day, at work, I review medical charts and read about terrible things that happen to children. Thankfully I also get to read about miracle recoveries in some of the cases. Definitely agree with your statment and your advice, Baddog. Sending good thoughts and wishes for your sister, tomorrow and throughout her recovery.
MCML
Not All Who Wander Are Lost
The powers that be evidently believe that we need to have the basic lessons pounded into us over and over again. Maybe we do. All of our thoughts and hopes are for your sister's rapid recovery, Baddog.
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