Passing of Ron Melton

[dfpextraordinaire]

Ron and all my other FJR Bro's,

"May you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you're dead!"

An Irish Blessing.

Rest in Peace my brother in Christ...

 

[Toecutter]

:rip_1:

God speed, Brother :bye2:

 

[Rogue]

:rip_1:

Prayers from my family to his.

 

[C&C]

Sorry to hear the sad news. My condolences to the family.

 

[Bounce]

My condolences. Ron was a nice guy and an asset to the forum.

 

[FJRMGM]

my condolences to the family and friends of Ron.

Death is always out there - just waiting to jump on us.

 

[NoCage]

Man... and he just had the ride report from Alaska, which I enjoyed. God speed Ron. And God bless you Charlie for letting us know, and so soon after the tragedy.

 

[spine60]

Some of the long time members of this forum "knew" Ron Melton from his postings, and some had met him in person. I saw this posted on another board, posted by his son.

Quote:

This post is from Ron's oldest son Charlie.

My father loved you guys and always talked about his buddies on the message board and all the people he met with on his travels.

He died yesterday, July 11, 2006, in a freak railroad accident. He worked for the railroad in Memphis and was unknowingly hit by a car and died at the railroad before they could get him to the Med.

Your prayers and thoughts are appreciated.

The one thing my Father wanted for his life and for yours is that he could be a witness for Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior.

God Bless you all for what you have meant to him.

Sincerely,

Charlie Melton

 

[teerex51]

Yes, I remember Ron from the other board

I'm sorry to hear about his passing. My heart goes out to his family.

RIP bro, I hope there wasn't too much pain.

Stef

 

[rogdeb]

Man... and he just had the ride report from Alaska, which I enjoyed. God speed Ron. And God bless you Charlie for letting us know, and so soon after the tragedy.

Ditto from me & Deb

 

[Rockett]

I dont post here much. Im in shock i cant really add to much that has not been said, I never had the privelage of meeting Ron but enjoyed his posts on the HDL board from his 1800 days. Ron will be missed in the motorcycling community by freinds and family. God bless and my sincere best to his family and freinds and they will be in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[cota95]

Sad news...live for today folks because you just never know.

 

[throttlejockeyTJ]

It is always sad to hear news of a good man dying too young.

My condolences to the family. Ron RIP

 

[FJRChip]

Everyone be careful out there. I didn't know Ron, but I'm truly sorry about his passing. I wish his family well.

 

[Minuteman]

May the Lord bless and comfort you Charlie and your Family. So sorry to hear such tragic news.

 

[Fred H.]

I have the address for Ron's wife (Jan) as well as the funeral home info.

The memorial service is set for Saturday, July 15, 1pm visitation, 2pm service at Memphis Funeral Home.

https://www.memphisfuneralhome.net/locations/poplar.htm

 

[fjrinbc]

I am stunned to hear of Ron's passing. My deepest condolences to Ron's family and friends. I had never met Ron, but I felt like I knew him through his posts here and especially from his recent trip to Alaska. He did something many of us want to do.

Rest in peace, Ron, and God bless.

Len

 

[FtLFjr]

"Rest in Peace" Ron, may you "Embrace Your Immortality"

Condolences to Charlie and his Family.

 

[jdog109socal]

So Sorry to hear this news. My Condolences to the family

This remines us of how fragile life is..... Live it to the fullest.

J Dog

 

[Toecutter]

I have the address for Ron's wife (Jan) as well as the funeral home info.

This is the first mention I can recall that he was married. Bummer. I wonder how she felt about him riding? His tat reminds me of one near and dear to my own heart....