Author Topic: We were supposed to go riding.... (Read 1616 times)

HavocTurbo · « **on:** May 07, 2009, 01:52:31 PM »

Monday morning a friend called and asked me to go riding after work.

As I currently have no "running" bike at the moment I had to decline.

5 minutes ago I just found out from some friends that he was killed on Monday afternoon.

He had just removed his jacket liner and helmet due to the heat and not 10 minutes later a van turned left into his lane and he slammed into the side.

He died instantly of massive head trauma, or so I'm told.

While it was stupid to remove his helmet I am sick with grief. He was my first "real" customer. I went over his bike with a fine tooth comb.

He was 26. He died on his birthday. He has to have a closed casket funeral.
http://www.wifr.com/news/headlines/44333252.html
Today #$%*ing sucks.

RIP Andy.

martino1972 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 07, 2009, 01:58:01 PM »

That's horrible havoc.........sorry to hear that......

BlindJoe · « **Reply #2 on:** May 07, 2009, 02:01:49 PM »

Sorry for the loss man

alltherightpills · « **Reply #3 on:** May 07, 2009, 02:02:43 PM »

That sucks havoc. I know there's not much we can do, but our thoughts are with you and the family of your friend.

heffay · « **Reply #4 on:** May 07, 2009, 02:12:23 PM »

sorry, havoc.

I always think its how I might like to go... and then I cringe.

gear... check.

RIP friend.

sangyo soichiro · « **Reply #5 on:** May 07, 2009, 02:14:37 PM »

Sorry it happened.

Johnie · « **Reply #6 on:** May 07, 2009, 02:19:30 PM »

Real bummer...very sad day for you I am sure. Our thoughts are with you and his family. 26...way to young for sure. I have been tempted to take off my helmet on those hot days, but my wife and I keep it on. This just makes me think we are making the right decision. But even a helmet can not guarantee you can survive an accident like that. Be there for his family.

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #7 on:** May 07, 2009, 02:21:46 PM »

Tomorrow his new exhaust comes in. I think I'm going to hang it on the shop wall.

myhondas · « **Reply #8 on:** May 07, 2009, 02:28:45 PM »

I feel your pain man....I went through 3 couples in one year many moons ago. I actually gave up riding for many years because of it and my ex's insistence. I know it will be a vast void for quite awhile. Time will help heal the pain, but the loss will always be there dulled only by fond memories. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #9 on:** May 07, 2009, 02:43:38 PM »

Thanks everyone.

Riding is going to suck without our brothers.

Magpie · « **Reply #10 on:** May 07, 2009, 03:56:42 PM »

Things happen in the blink of an eye. 26?! Far, far too young. Reminds me tell my sons how proud I am of them and that I love them.
Cliff.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #11 on:** May 07, 2009, 03:58:34 PM »

I feel for you HT, My thoughts and prayers to you and his family.

Sam.

tramp · « **Reply #12 on:** May 07, 2009, 05:05:56 PM »

this is the season for riding, good or bad
sorry for the loss
boy's KEEP THE HELMETS ON

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #13 on:** May 07, 2009, 05:32:57 PM »

I never really know what to say in these circumstances, but i feel your pain mate.

Mick

shacolaid · « **Reply #14 on:** May 07, 2009, 07:35:49 PM »

Havoc,
As everyone else has expressed, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and his family.

Stay alert everyone and ride safe.

333 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 07, 2009, 07:59:02 PM »

I can never find the right words.

fuzzybutt · « **Reply #16 on:** May 07, 2009, 08:09:39 PM »

my sympathies to you and your friends family.

azuredesign · « **Reply #17 on:** May 07, 2009, 08:52:44 PM »

I watched an aluminum ladder blow out of an on-coming pickup truck the other day on a 2 lane highway. I was riding with a passenger at about 60, as the ladder slide across the road into my lane. It stopped quicker than I thought and I was able to go around it, but what if.. I guess my point is bikes are inherently dangerous, stuff happens really quickly, and we all take the risks knowingly because we love riding.

I'm really sorry to hear about your customer and friend. I don't think it's so bad to die doing something you really enjoy, but 26 is far too young.

DarkRider · « **Reply #18 on:** May 08, 2009, 01:32:32 AM »

Sorry for your loss Bro. I agree with the others thats far too young to be taken out of the game.

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #19 on:** May 08, 2009, 08:39:28 AM »

Quote from: azuredesign on May 07, 2009, 08:52:44 PM

I watched an aluminum ladder blow out of an on-coming pickup truck the other day on a 2 lane highway. I was riding with a passenger at about 60, as the ladder slide across the road into my lane. It stopped quicker than I thought and I was able to go around it, but what if.. I guess my point is bikes are inherently dangerous, stuff happens really quickly, and we all take the risks knowingly because we love riding.

I'm really sorry to hear about your customer and friend. I don't think it's so bad to die doing something you really enjoy, but 26 is far too young.

I agree and it's a risk we take. I know I take that risk everyday with pleasure. But it's sad to see people whom you have spent years with die from something so stupid.

To make things worse he and I ride side by side almost all the time. Always pushing the other to stay in form while trying to make our way through traffic.

Had I gone....

*shudder* I cringe everytime I think about it.

goon 1492 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 09, 2009, 08:28:52 AM »

So sorry to hear the news.
I can't find the right words, RIP Andy.

Caaveman82 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 09, 2009, 08:49:31 AM »

Havoc keep your chin up.

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Author Topic: We were supposed to go riding.... (Read 1616 times)

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