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Aug 14th 2018, 05:40 AM | #1 |
Mar 2016 Maple Falls ZX14 | shortnsweet
first I want to say goodbye to this group as far as my riding goes...this past sunday was my final ride. I lost my soul mate and true love that day in a bad crash near Sweet Home Oregon. without her being in my rear view mirror going forward, I just cant ride now.... and before everyone hi-jacks this thread, she was a good rider...had done many a track day. Bikes where her first love, I was second, but I understood that!..she new the risks,I know the risks!... it was a corner that turned in on itself, and even the OSP officer stated (off record) that the corner should be fixed, as there have been so many lost on it! thank you all that I have riden with over the years...and all that had known my little sweet heart and riden with her..... Edited by DarthVader on Aug 14th 2018 at 08:07 AM |
Aug 14th 2018, 05:58 AM | #2 |
Mar 2018 Gig Harbor 2008 BMW R1200GS Adventure |
I’m very sorry for your loss.
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Aug 14th 2018, 06:11 AM | #3 |
Jan 2016 Bellingham 2009 - Triumph Daytona 675 |
West Words are so hard to describe loss and I wouldn’t know where to begin to describe your “Short ‘n Sweet” except I would say that I could see the love between you. We, as community will stand with you, as you are our brother and if need be, we will help you stand when standing gets hard. Sent via iPhone |
Aug 14th 2018, 08:21 AM | #4 |
Sep 2017 milwaukie oregon gsxr600 gsxr750 gsxr1000 i like gsxrs |
I am so sorry for your loss....i love this sport, but sometimes i hate it.
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Aug 14th 2018, 08:26 AM | #5 |
Jan 2016 Seattle 600RR |
I'm sorry to hear about your loss, as Uni says I love this sport but sometimes hate it.
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Aug 14th 2018, 09:15 AM | #6 |
Jan 2016 Custer WA Aprilia Tuono 1100 and Moto Guzzi V7 III Milano |
West, So sorry for your loss. This is truly sad for anyone that knew her. |
Aug 14th 2018, 09:22 AM | #7 |
Moderator Jan 2016 PDX An Ape and a Husky |
Very heartbreaking. I'm sorry for your loss.
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Aug 14th 2018, 10:10 AM | #8 |
Jan 2016 Washington County H-D |
A sad tragedy for you, her family and all your friends. Blessings, comfort and peace to you all.
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Aug 14th 2018, 10:12 AM | #9 |
Jan 2016 Travelling around the NW Triumph Bonnezilla |
Take care of yourself. Sometimes "riding your own ride" means driving or walking. May she ride eternal, shiny and chrome. |
Aug 14th 2018, 10:41 AM | #10 |
Jan 2016 The Rider's Seat |
Very sad to hear. I offer my heart felt condolences to you and your family.
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Aug 14th 2018, 10:54 AM | #11 |
Jan 2016 Silverdale, WA 848evo, DRZ400SM, XR100 |
Wow, really sorry to hear. It's always the worse news ever when we hear from one of our own on this forum. Uni statement nails it on the head, this sport can be very hateful...... I can feel your pain. It happened to me, with one of my best riding friends (Mike), when a few of us were on a trip in OR. That was 6 years ago. Time heals, but it's ruff, and I still think about him and incident often. Candiya (who is on this forum) was his girlfriend and she wrote a really wonderful book after his death, and when you are ready, I recommend this book. It's called "On Grief, Hope, and Motorcycles." Hang in there buddy, and many prayers to you and her family |
Aug 14th 2018, 11:39 AM | #12 |
Jan 2016 Salem, Oregon Supermoto Dreaming... |
So sorry West. She was a wonderful person and always had a smile for everyone she met. She will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her. :'( Sent via SM-G955U |
Aug 14th 2018, 12:13 PM | #13 | |
Mar 2016 Maple Falls ZX14 | Quote:
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Aug 14th 2018, 12:40 PM | #14 |
Jan 2016 Portland 2016 R1, 1999 R1 |
I had to listen to Richard Thompson’s 1952 Vincent Black Lightning for catharsis. I cannot imagine your heartbreak. I am very sorry. |
Aug 14th 2018, 04:12 PM | #15 |
Jan 2016 Custer, WA Suzuki 09 GSXR 1000 Suzuki 09 DRZ 400SM 1970 Yamaha 250 DT1 Enduro |
West Take good care of yourself. Fred |