 Will the thrill
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,839 Likes: 3
Loquacious
|
OP
Loquacious
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,839 Likes: 3 |
Is what I just saw on FB true and if so anybody got the info about what has happened? Super nice guy once you got to know him !!
ENJOY!!!!! NEWT!!!!!
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,297
Oil Expert
|
|
Oil Expert
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,297 |
Willthethrill Accident Rest in Peace "thrill".
In Between the Dark and the Light..
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,268 Likes: 15
Saddle Sore
|
|
Saddle Sore
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,268 Likes: 15 |
Such a damn shame. Will was a good guy. RIP friend
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 135
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 135 |
This is horrible news. So sad to hear him fall victim to such an easily avoidable situation. 
Last edited by jackshakes; 04/24/2016 8:40 PM.
07 Speedmaster
14 Daytona 675R
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,072 Likes: 80
Loquacious
|
Loquacious
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,072 Likes: 80 |
Dang it all guys n gals...
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 10,715 Likes: 4
Should be Riding
|
|
Should be Riding
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 10,715 Likes: 4 |
I just found out on facebook from Thom... RIP Will 
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 8,393 Likes: 1
Second Wind
|
|
Second Wind
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 8,393 Likes: 1 |
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
Edgar Allan Poe
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,806
Learned Hand
|
|
Learned Hand
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,806 |
Chris
Pain heals, Chicks dig scars, and Glory last forever.
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5,068 Likes: 1
Saddle Sore
|
|
Saddle Sore
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5,068 Likes: 1 |
Dang shame. I met him once at a BA rally, if I remember correctly, he was a quiet fellow that sorta stood in the background.
Loss.
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 3,236 Likes: 56
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 3,236 Likes: 56 |
That Sucks! for those of you that knew him my condolences.
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 977 Likes: 1
3/4 Throttle
|
|
3/4 Throttle
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 977 Likes: 1 |
Will always joked he was studying us for his psychology thesis. That was why he stayed quite and just observed…. he was a very interesting and thoughtful person… RIP will thethrill
|
|
|
 Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,240
Oil Expert
|
|
Oil Expert
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,240 |
P"Misdemeanor Death"? What the h*ll us that supposed to mean? I had the pleasure of meeting and riding with Will in '09 and '10, at the GA Rallies. Didn't he work for the gubment? That's a crying shame. Misdemeanor? That must be the only way you can kill somebody and get off on a misdemeanor. Come on AMA! What are you doing with my annual dues money? 
Keith
Houston
Ridin'Texas
'04 Speedmaster
AI removed, Pingle, UNI Filter, 1 shim, straight-through slash-cut TORs, Stage 1 DynaJet, 140 mains, 3 turns, 16/42 final drive, 115K
2020 T120 Black
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 7,685 Likes: 20
Monkey Butt
|
|
Monkey Butt
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 7,685 Likes: 20 |
That is a horrible story.
Condolences to his family.
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,995 Likes: 10
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,995 Likes: 10 |
Damm.I hate to read these things.
R.I.P.
Dinosaur.
"Oh Man I only ride 'em.I don't know what makes 'em work". Donald "Oddball" Sutherland
"Don't let the bastards get you down". Kris Kristofferson
"I am only paranoid because everyone is against me". Larry [Frank Burns] Linville
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,402 Likes: 7
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,402 Likes: 7 |
This is such sad news.
Thoughts and best wishes to Will's family and friends.
I met him last year at Chy's place. A quiet and unassuming guy.
Be safe people.
.
"You can't believe everything you read on the internet" : William Shakespeare
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1
Worn Saddle
|
|
Worn Saddle
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 |
Dammit, Will was such a nice fellow. RIP and Godspeed.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 23,186 Likes: 55
Fe Butt
|
|
Fe Butt
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 23,186 Likes: 55 |
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 11,124 Likes: 13
Should be Riding
|
|
Should be Riding
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 11,124 Likes: 13 |
Tragic news. Will was a gentlemen. A fine man.
RIP Will.
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,297
Oil Expert
|
|
Oil Expert
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,297 |
Quote:
Will always joked he was studying us for his psychology thesis. That was why he stayed quite and just observed…. he was a very interesting and thoughtful person… RIP will thethrill
That was very funny. I have a special respect for those are willing to poke fun at themselves. In my opinion, it is the most admirable of traits, right up there with basic kindness. Will was also very kind to everyone he met at the BA.com rallies. You could tell he enjoyed being there, and I am very sorry that I didn't get to see him last year.
In Between the Dark and the Light..
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,606 Likes: 2
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,606 Likes: 2 |
I always referred to Will as "the quiet one" First met him at the Northeast at the Lafayette motel...Half a dozen or so of us sitting around shooting the breeze and the conversation was only interrupted by someone occasionally telling Will to "pipe down" and not monopolize the conversation...he always greeted you with a smile and took the endless ribbing about being so quiet with a smile. A very nice guy who you were always happy to see...he will be missed.
THE VOICE OF REASON
per: Stewart
AF&AM/Shriner/Scoutmaster
130/45 TBS 2shim SS Uni 18/42
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,931 Likes: 3
Learned Hand
|
|
Learned Hand
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,931 Likes: 3 |
We have lost too many folks over the years. The rallies do knit us together and these are more than names and faces.
Amazing though, the news article said he was on a Triumph Motorcycle. Even there they gave respect to our brother.
Rest in peace Will and my brothers before.
All of you, ride like they are out to get you but still ride.
Eddy
|
|
|
 Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 120
TBA Groupie
|
|
TBA Groupie
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 120 |
Unfortunately, it is true, yesterday a friend or perhaps family member of Will's shared one of the Georgia rally pictures of Will that I had tagged him in. I just wanted to scream no!! Checking his facebook page I saw the posts and comments Will was tragically taken from his family and friends. Will is our friend and part of our BA.com and Georgia rally family, a rally brother to many and one of my Rally sons!
Last edited by Di; 04/25/2016 12:43 PM.
Di
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 6,681 Likes: 1
Bar Shake
|
|
Bar Shake
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 6,681 Likes: 1 |
This is unbelievable. I just talked to Will last Tuesday. We were going to share a room for the Ga. Rally. We both were case managers for the state. Him in Nc and me Ok. He worked with people with mental health issues and I worked with people with developmental disabilities. He had the harder job. It's probably why he was so quiet. He put up with a lot at work. Like everyone said he was a nice solid guy. He will be missed. There have been too many from this site that have been killed because people in 4 wheelers don't pay attention. This has hit me a little bit hard and makes me want to park the bike in the garage for good. But I know that my friends that are gone would say "no way". Get out there and ride every day and enjoy life to the fullest. RIP Will.
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 874
3/4 Throttle
|
|
3/4 Throttle
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 874 |
Very sad news for sure,prayers for all his family.
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 220 Likes: 2
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 220 Likes: 2 |
Never knew him, but saddened by the news. R.I.P.
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 11,124 Likes: 13
Should be Riding
|
|
Should be Riding
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 11,124 Likes: 13 |
Blowing gravel off rural roads
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,629 Likes: 7
Monkey Butt
|
|
Monkey Butt
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,629 Likes: 7 |
I never met Will. It sounds like he was a great guy. RIP and I hope he is riding on fresh asphalt on a bright sunny day where he is now.
We all like to think of ourselves as rugged individualists. But when push comes to shove most of us are sheep who do what we are told. Worst of all, a lot of us become unpaid agents of whoever is controlling the agenda by enforcing the current dogma on the few rugged individualists who actually exist.
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1
Worn Saddle
|
|
Worn Saddle
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 |
The photos don't make it any easier do they?
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,268 Likes: 15
Saddle Sore
|
|
Saddle Sore
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,268 Likes: 15 |
Quote:
The photos don't make it any easier do they?
No they do not
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,335
Learned Hand
|
|
Learned Hand
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,335 |
Rode, and talked with Will several times at the GA Rally. As everyone has said a quiet, yet very thoughtful Man. My thoughts and Prays go out to his family. 
Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Benjamin Franklin, US author, diplomat, inventor, physicist, politician, & printer (1706 - 1790)
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 499 Likes: 5
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 499 Likes: 5 |
I can't say I really knew Will - but I'm sure I met him at the (2012?) GA rally. Rest in peace, brother. Prayers for his family.
...you're gonna feel a little pressure....
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,012
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,012 |
Quote:
I always referred to Will as "the quiet one" First met him at the Northeast at the Lafayette motel...Half a dozen or so of us sitting around shooting the breeze and the conversation was only interrupted by someone occasionally telling Will to "pipe down" and not monopolize the conversation...he always greeted you with a smile and took the endless ribbing about being so quiet with a smile. A very nice guy who you were always happy to see...he will be missed.
i remember this well.
my heart is with Will's family
and
ours.
(i miss you guys.)
allhailthefrenchpress
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,610
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,610 |
Quote:
Quote:
Will always joked he was studying us for his psychology thesis. That was why he stayed quite and just observed…. he was a very interesting and thoughtful person… RIP will thethrill
That was very funny. I have a special respect for those are willing to poke fun at themselves. In my opinion, it is the most admirable of traits, right up there with basic kindness. Will was also very kind to everyone he met at the BA.com rallies. You could tell he enjoyed being there, and I am very sorry that I didn't get to see him last year.
I remember that day and that line, (and used it once or twice. ) Must have been 07 or 08. Good guy. He will be missed.
Last edited by roundy77; 05/03/2016 9:51 AM.
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,012
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,012 |
Man.
Big Jack and Will
are in these photos.
have i already mentioned that
i miss you guys?
allhailthefrenchpress
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 69
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 69 |
Damn... thats right around the corner from me, i didnt even hear about it...sooo sad
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5,068 Likes: 1
Saddle Sore
|
|
Saddle Sore
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5,068 Likes: 1 |
Dang, just saw a posting by Will about looking forward to seeing everyone at the
Ga. Rally. Was dated the 17th of April. Sad, I just sorta stared at it for a while.
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,012
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,012 |
Quote:
Dang, just saw a posting by Will about looking forward to seeing everyone at the
Ga. Rally. Was dated the 17th of April. Sad, I just sorta stared at it for a while.
ididthesamedamnthing
allhailthefrenchpress
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,268 Likes: 15
Saddle Sore
|
|
Saddle Sore
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,268 Likes: 15 |
I do believe Saturday May the 14th is Will's birthday
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,647
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,647 |
I didn't have the pleasure of meeting Will in person, but from all accounts he was a great guy. My thoughts are with his family. It's hearing news like this that makes me want to give it up.
06 America 904
|
|
|
Re: Will the thrill
|
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,690
Learned Hand
|
|
Learned Hand
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,690 |
They scare the hell out of me! It's gotten to when I approach ANY intersection, I freak out when a car approaches. Not very much fun anymore. My Triumph still in the garage....You just never know, and why take the risk?
|
|
|
|
|
