Petey

[rushes]

I've typed and deleted to the point of giving up what to say.

Again I feel like I've been kicked in the throat.

I sincerely pray for Marty and Ken and anyone else that may have witnessed his passing.

 

[NorCal FJR]

Such sad news to here today, Rest in Peace Petey.

 

[bigjohnsd]

I was priveliged to ride way behind Petey the first time I met him at Sparks. He was a rider in another league from me. I loved listening to him talk about his youth, his immigration and life in America. What a gentleman, what a rider. He died doing what he loved but damnit, he is still gone

 

[Niehart]

I've typed and deleted to the point of giving up what to say.Again I feel like I've been kicked in the throat.

I sincerely pray for Marty and Ken and anyone else that may have witnessed his passing.

+1

 

[marcusorelius]

So sorry to see another FJR Forum Icon gone from this world.......

 

[huron52]

Damn damn damn. Great guy! I know I am really going to miss him. RIP

 

[Bearly Flying]

I met Petey many times, He was a True Gentleman.

RIP Petey

 

[hppants]

Like Andrew, I only met him once at YFO. But like all of you, I knew him, and was proud to know him. He was one of us. I hope Marty and Gramps and others that were very close to Petey are OK. And I hope his family finds some comfort knowing that Petey was admired across the world.

78 wasn't that young 20 years ago, but you can bet your *** it's way too young now.

Like many of us, Petey understood the true meaning of life - to live in peace and be happy in your endeavors. Ride on, my friend. We will miss you.

 

[rogdeb]

So, so sorry to hear this ---- met with Petey on a number of occasions but it's been a while since then.

R.I.P Petey -- you WILL be missed.

 

[user 6393]

sad news, a good man and a good character

 

[Craigar]

Very sad news. Hoping both his family and friends find some comfort. During these most difficult times.

 

[El Toro Joe]

A very tough and emotional time at EOM...Petey we'll all miss you. RIP

 

[hppants]

I just poured about 2 fingers of a nice small batch Kentucky bourbon. I'll be sipping in honor of my fallen friend. Y'all be careful at EOM.

 

[csi]

Hard to believe......I had the pleasure if meeting and riding with Petey a couple of times in Arkansas........a truly nice guy, and great rider.

RIP Petey.......you were a friend to people all across the country.

 

[2qk4u]

One of the finest human beings I've ever met

RIP Buddy

 

[CraigRegs]

Just learning of this and typing with tears in my eyes. So glad I had the opportunity to know Petey, and chat and joke with him during CFO a few weeks ago. I'll echo what others have said: he was a true gentleman, a class act. My condolences to his wife, family, his many friends. May we all take comfort from our memories of him.

 

[Ray]

Horrible news prayers for his family. RIP Petey. Eom friends my thoughts are with you. Stay safe and focused.

 

[its just rain]

I got to meet Petey last year at Red Lodge. What a nice man and certainly someone to look up to. He was one of the many on this forum who has made a difference in my life. I know I will miss not talking with him again.

 

[weluvbikn]

Truly a sad day for all that knew him.Rest in peace Petey, we will all miss you.

 

[TestPilot]

So sorry to hear of this. Petey was a friend I met only over 1 weekend in a small group of riders in Harrison, Arkansas, but is was time enough to appreciate him as a man (the fastest great-grandfather on two wheels I think I heard someone say) and a rider. He was fun to talk to and to ride with; and you knew he a depth of experience in life that many of us would never have. Petey, I will miss you, even though we didn't have the opportunity to meet again and ride together again. I pray that your friends and family will have comfort in their grief, and in time will come to be able to celebrate a life well lived, and a man that stood far taller than his height.