Hello to all,
I have just been informed of this terrible news from Dave Bernie on FB. I have been preparing for my trip to the U.S. to meet and stay with my friend Eddy (who I met here) and to ride and share in the brotherhood the Midwest Rally has to offer.
My apologies therefore for being so late in passing on my condolances as we share the grief all of us are feeling with the passing of one of the Stalwarts of this site.
John or Friar was IMHO what this site in essence represented to me, friendship, help and assistance whenever possible, guidance in whatever capacity he could and simply all those factors that this site is now and which subsequently becomes instilled in all new members as they too come to realise what a special place we have here.
I was only a week or so ago reflecting on and expressing in words how special the BonnyvilleAmerica forum was to me. This was to members from a brand new Triumph forum to do with the new Explorer which I will be buying on return from my trip to the U.S. The point I was making was, I hoped this new forum could be at least be similar to that of BonnyvilleAmerica because after all, it's terrific values are only a mirror to the big heart and soul of members such as John who IMHO is the epitome of what we enjoy here. Of course in turn, each and every other new member learns and continues the same legacy he, with the help of others taught them and subsequently the tradition of the BonnyvilleAmerica forum continues.
To John's family, if you do read the words posted from the members on this thread, like me they are feeling the dreadful loss that comes unfortunately as part of the territory from a forum of bike riders. Unfortunately I wasn't able to share any face to face time with John but he was certainly on my list I can assure you.
To those who knew John more personally, my heart goes out to all of you as your pain through recalled memories grow as the initial shock subsides.
RIP John, your presence on here has left an indelible imprint on those like myself who live half a world away. Of course to those who spent real quality time, I am thinking of you too during this very sad time.
Stacka
Last edited by Stacka; 06/07/2012 10:12 PM.
