RIP marcusorelius

[Bugnatr]

Some of you old timers may remember Mark Eddy and his dog Duke and then Duchesses from the early Ruben runs in La Pine, Or. I have kept in touch with Mark via Facebook and rode with him in Arizona some years back.

His sister posted this on fb....

"I post with a heavy heart. My brother Mark passed on Friday. He was ill for the last four months and was doing well, but took a turn quickly. We are so grateful he had many people in his life who love him. He now rides in peace."

 

[RossKean]

I never met him but I remember him writing about his travels on the bike with Duke and Dutchess.

Sorry to hear of his passing.

 

[McRide]

RIP mate... we 1st met 15 years ago at a tech day in SoCal and crossed paths at a few rally's over the years. Always the gentleman.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Met him at a few rally's with Duke and Duchess...RIP Mark.

~G

 

[Fairlaner]

WOW sad news, had many a ride with make over the years, some memorable ones in Death Valley a few years back....

R.I.P. Mark, say hi to Duke from me.

 

[SacramentoMike]

Very sorry to read this, Doug. We met several times, and always with his little friend in that tricked-out side case dog carrier. Duke impressed me with how eagerly he'd run up when it was time to take off--almost climbed into the side case by himself! I've thought of Mark and his set-up many times, and most recently this very morning as my sister-in-law came over with her little white rescue dog and I thought about what a good riding buddy he'd make, using Mark and Duke as a model, of course. Very heartfelt condolences to Mark's family and many friends.

 

[Burns1]

I never met him or either of the pups, but I certainly enjoyed the many posts and pictures.

 

[Cyclepath]

Condolences and best wishes to Mark's family and friends (I knew of him here on this forum, but never had opportunity to meet him).
I also recall telling others here in my friend circle about this FJR guy that rode around using his saddlebag as a tiny sidecar for his dogs!

 

[Panman]

RIP Mark, the Battles are over.

 

[SkooterG]

Sad news. Unfortunately, time stops for no-one and most of us are most likely losing acquaintances faster then we are gaining them. Marcus was a good guy and always had a positive attitude. And Duke/Duchess were total chick magnets!

 

[GalaxyBlue]

I’m just finding out about this today. I randomly looked him up on FB since I haven’t heard from him an awhile. We live in the same town.

Rest easy with Duke in heaven.

 

[gfran]

So sorry to hear. I enjoyed Marcus's posts.
Praying for his family and those close to him.

 

[BkerChuck]

Never had the pleasure of meeting him or the dogs but often read his posts and enjoyed his pictures. My condolences to his friends and family. He came a cross as a genuine decent person and those are always missed.

 

[Cycle]

My deepest condolences to Mark's family.

 

[SkooterG]

I’m just finding out about this today. I randomly looked him up on FB since I haven’t heard from him an awhile. We live in the same town.

Rest easy with Duke in heaven.

Woot! Somebody crawled out from under a rock!

 

[101stpathfinder]

I don’t remember meeting him, but really enjoyed his ride reports and videos.
May he rest in peace.

 

[GalaxyBlue]

Woot! Somebody crawled out from under a rock!

Yeah, I’ve been bikeless for a few years. Life changes, priorities change. Getting old sucks

 

[Geezer]

I thought it was a little odd that he was riding with his dog in a modified saddle bag until I met Mark and Duke in person at a rally. Both of them were very cool and I'm sorry to hear this news.