 Please, Please Ride Safe
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It's with a heavy and grieving heart that I write this. Several hours ago my nephew was killed while riding his bike in our hometown, Tallahassee Florida. It was a single vehicle accident... he lost control and hit a tree, ending his precious young life. I can't begin to tell you what a tragedy this is for our family. My son and his cousin were the very best of friends, they loved each other. They hunted together, fished together, rode ATV's together and dreamed of a time when my son could move back to Tallahassee to go to College so they could live together. Now it's all for naught.
It's my greatest wish that everyone pause a moment the next time they ride to remember how precious and fleeting life is and to please ride safe.
'06 TBA - Black, AI and Snorkel removed, K&N Drop In, Gutted Stock Pipes, 145/42, 2 turns out.
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My prayers are with you and your family Don.
Contra todo mal, mezcal; contra todo bien, también
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Loquacious
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I'm saddened to have to read this. My thoughts and prayers
are with you, and your family as well.
I'm an FSU grad, and have fond memories of the times I spent
in Tallahassee. I put alot of miles on my Yamaha 360 there.
Please be strong, and find strength in family, and friends.
Uncle Charlie
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Don,
I'm very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you, your family, and all of your nephew's friends.
Dwight
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Don,
You have my deepest condolences. It's times like these when you need to gather together with your family and find the inner strength to keep going.
Keep strong and god bless
Ron
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Big Bore
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My prayers are with you and your family Don.
"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity" - Robert Heinlein
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Don-
I will pause to remember how precious and fleeting life is before I pull out of the driveway today.
I feel with you and your family.
Hold each other together tightly and reflect on Love.
06BA,-AI,NoBfls,K&NPods,TBS,155/45,2 3/4Out,SidGapPlgs,Wirsnbrs
NawImPrityFknFarFrmOkMan
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I promise to do this each and everytime I ride Don and do my best to avoid complacency. If there's anything I can do, say the word. You know how we feel ....
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Don, I am very sorry for you and your family's loss. Your son must be crushed. My prayers are with you all.
"Let your soul shine,
It's better than sunshine,
It's better than moonshine,
****** sure better than rain."
-ABB
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"Despite all the amputation, you could dance to a rock 'n roll station..."
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Deepest sympathies. Right before the holidays, too. Let me know if I can do anything here.
Lon
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Deepest sympathies. Right before the holidays, too. Let me know if I can do anything here.
Lon
Lon, I sent you a PM. You may know the family.
'06 TBA - Black, AI and Snorkel removed, K&N Drop In, Gutted Stock Pipes, 145/42, 2 turns out.
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You and yours are in my prayers Don.
eddy
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I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Randy:
'05 TBA Green/silver AI out
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My prayers are with you and your family ...
BIKER Ed
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