My thoughts are with Tracy and his family and friends. I regret we never met in person. RIP Steve
Update: I just heard from Tracy that Steve died from a heart attack.

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I was in shock today to see a post on FB from his wife making the announcement. He was only 55. He had an MP3 among other bikes. He was also a very good photographer. He is from Roseville, CA. A super nice guy with a quick wit. He was also my doppelganger. If you knew Steve and want the details of the funeral arrangements they are cross posted on his and his wife's Facebook pages. PM me if you don't have access.
My thoughts are with Tracy and his family and friends. I regret we never met in person. RIP Steve Update: I just heard from Tracy that Steve died from a heart attack. ![]() Last edited by stickyfrog on Sun, 24 Jul 2022 19:38:23 +0000; edited 2 times |
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Yikes…this is very untimely. Very sorry to hear this.
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We send our deepest sympathies to Steve's family and friends.
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What sad news. He was an amazing and very talented photographer. I will miss his presence and his contributions on this forum.
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I am truly sorry to hear this. I never met honeybadger, but I feel a strong sense of loss at the passing of any of 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers (and sisters)' that make up this site.
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Very untimely indeed. His sense of humor always caught my attention. I have only known him from MV.
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stickyfrog wrote: My thoughts are with Tracy and his family and friends. I regret we never met in person. RIP Steve
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I'm quite sorry to hear this. Way too young to pass.
Rest in peace Steve. May God bless your soul and your friends, family, and all who mourn your loss. JP
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RIP brother. you were always a pleasure on this forum. You will be missed for sure.
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Damn it! Sorry for that, but I loved his stories, his wit, his view on all things Vespa. RIP
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Damn. Sad news. We'd connected many years ago, perhaps the holiday gift exchange, but had some nice conversations, still treasure the T-shirt and HoneyBadger badge he'd sent me. Had some wonderful photographs as well.
Condolences to his family and all who knew him.
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I don't even have words. Steve was truly a good guy, would help anyone. I had the honor of meeting him when he first got his MP3 when I lived in Oakland. I had my MP3 for a while but he quickly taught me things! Had a few fun times with Quitters and Bay area crews rolling around. I am very sad, he will be missed......
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I did send a message to his wife and let her know that I notified his friends on MV.
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So sorry to hear this. I didn't know him but wish I had.
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I met Steve through this forum when I posted a question about what to do with an 8 hour layover in San Fran. Steve kindly messaged me and offered to meet me at SFO and show me the sights, sounds and tastes of his home town.
I stepped of my flight and there he was standing in arrivals holding an iPad with my MV profile on the screen calling out "Mr Boulty!" We jumped into his 'Clown Car' and headed in to see the sights...as if you can capture San Francisco in a day. Well I be damned if he didn't try!! On subsequent long-haul trips to the US I would let Steve know I was passing through and without fail he would sneak up on me outside the donut shop in SFO just to say a warm hello. Even though I have dropped off the Vespa radar we have stayed connected over the years with a few messages and common interests including a switch to Moto Guzzi This kind, generous, talented man will be sadly missed. Arohanui Steve...rest well my friend. ![]() ![]()
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So sad to hear this. I really only recognise the name from his generosity to a fellow Kiwi passing through San Francisco but that was sufficient to know he was a great person - he took the time to help a fellow scooterist. Thoughts are with his family.
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Such sad news. My condolences to his family and friends.
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stickyfrog wrote: I just heard from Tracy. Steve died from a heart attack. ![]() Miguel
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stickyfrog wrote: I just heard from Tracy. Steve died from a heart attack. ![]()
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Too many random heart attacks these days
RIP Steve. Best wishes to the family.
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Best wishes to his family. This kind of news really bolts you
back to reality and an appreciation for everyday and another chance to help the good folks around you. Deepest regards, Bob Copelalnd Frostbite Falls Minnesota
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That is really sad. I remember some of his posts on here, although I took a year or so hiatus due to COVID and the restrictions that were in place. His posts will be missed. Deepest regards to his family and the strength to pull through these tough times.
I work for a military credit union on base in Germany and we have a very large retiree population attached to our base. Always sucks hearing bad news when someone you have known for a long period passes. Wishing him many spirited days of riding in the heavens.
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Just terrible news for his family and all of his friends. I only interacted with him sparingly here, but he made a big impact everywhere he went.
Deepest condolences to his family.
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I'm sorry to hear that - met him quite often at Quitters meetings in SF, and on a ride or two.
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Boulty wrote: I met Steve through this forum when I posted a question about what to do with an 8 hour layover in San Fran. Steve kindly messaged me and offered to meet me at SFO and show me the sights, sounds and tastes of his home town... NSR: 7 hour layover San Fran??
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