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glasseye wrote:
As one of the old school kiddies posted here once..."Ride like they are trying to kill you, because they are..."

Godspeed Chris.

R
Or ride like you're invisible, because you are.... Count me as another victim of the surprise left turner - I know I was lucky, very sorry that Chris was not.

Condolences to family, friends and clubmates.
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My thoughts go out to his family and friends. Those are good pictures Benny. Not hard to tell the man loved scooters and life. I have no doubt he will be missed by many.

Dave
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Wow that's so terrible

my thoughts go out to his family
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My condolences, Benny. May he be granted a path of long, tree lined roads with gentle slopes and his favorite scooter to ride.

Sobering reminders are the worst lessons to learn - but thank you for thinking of us to help us stay safe.
A woman on a cell phone in a mini van did the same to me today, Indicated a right turn, swung around left in front of me to u-turn last minute instead. Nearly labeled me, didn't even bother to drop the phone.
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Such sobering and heartbreaking news. My thoughts and prayers are with Chris's wife and family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do - individually or collectively - for them.

As a Newbie, as tragic as this is, it is very important for me to read.
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Very sad indeed when we lose a fellow scooterist.
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We are all diminished.
My condolences to his friends and family.
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I'm so sorry Benny. I know you will offer all the comfort you can to his family. Ride safe everyone!
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The loss of a rider echoes through the riding community.

I hope you and his family and friends find peace with this sad event. Condolences for the loss...
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So sorry to hear this Benny. Healing mojo sent out to you and to Chris' family.
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This has definitely been a shock to our club, many members have great memories of Chris.
Our big rally is on Saturday, so we will be making a point of having a few minutes of silence in his honour.

RIP Chris.
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I am sad for the loss of a scooterist.

However I can't help being a tiny bit angry about the circumstances. I know it doesn't help, but thats how this makes me feel.
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Condolences to Chris' family and friends. Have a safe rally in his honor and memory.
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Sorry to hear the sobering news.

All the best to his family and friends...

And to farggging left turn cagers who can't wait for a scooter to pass or make sure the intersection is clear... Life is short, but not so much so that you need to take someone else's first.

Desi B.
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Sincere condolences to all who knew him.
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I am so sorry to hear this news.

My thoughts are with all who knew and loved him.

Marc
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May Chris rest in peace, condolences to his family and friends
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My condolences, Benny. That's really tragic.
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So very sorry, Benny.
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Heaven has no speed limit and scooters don't break down
How sad to lose yet another fellow scooter rider. One is too many.
My deepest sympathy to the family, and may you rest in peace, Chris.
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Hi everyone, thanks so much for your kind words and support. I have sent a link to this thread to Chris' co-workers and they have been printing these messages and leaving them on Chris' desk. As one of them told me, these messages are for him.

Chris' brother has joined our club to let us know that there is going to be a big bash up near his home town to celebrate his life and his love for everything on two wheels. Since Chris worked for Yamaha, they are supporting this bash in a big way. Something I didn't know was that Chris was riding a pre-preduction Yamaha R1 when he died. His brother said Chris would have chosen to die while riding rather than in a death bed, so Chris went the way he would have wanted to go.

Thanks again for the kinda words everyone.
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Benny and Chris's Family,

All of us feel these events very deeply. Terribly sorry to hear of your loss. It looks like Chris had a smile on when scooting. I know I do when looking at his picture (thanks for sharing Benny).

Rest in Peace Chris. Keep scooting with a smile my brother.

-Arjen
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Our sympathies to his family and friends. Has anyone set up any type of collection for his family? Perhaps members would like to donate something. Just a way to say that they're in thoughts & prayers of others who enjoyed the same things.
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Our club is having our annual Twisted Wheel Scooter Rally tomorrow and we are dedicating the ride and festivities in Chris' honour. As well we will pass a helmet around for donations.
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I never know what to say?? Very sad.
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sad

the shaka brada he's flying is an awsome image
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ride free scooter dude!
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Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there... I do not sleep.
I am the thousand winds that blow...
I am the diamond glints on snow...
I am the sunlight on ripened grain...
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you waken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of gentle birds in circling flight...
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry-
I am not there... I did not die...

R.I.P.
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Molto Verboso
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External inline image provided by member with no explanatory text

Chris' scooter at the rally, next to a memorial table.
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Very embarrassingly I cried when I saw them roll Chris' scooter out of the truck to set up a memorial. Rest in Peace Chris, you were a great guy.
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There is absolutely nothing at all embarrassing about honest tears. It shows you're human. (But I knew that already.)

I expect there were lots of damp eyes.
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I'm crying while reading this thread.
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My thoughts and prayers are with Chris, his family, and you.

I knew a wise man that told me he didn't trust men who didn't cry. I have since then never have given it a second thought.

Mike
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Shopping now
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I'm sorry for your loss. My condolences to his family.

Real mean do cry! Never be embarrassed about showing emotion; only if you have none to show.
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