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Yesterday I rode up Hwy 92 over Black Mesa on the north side of the Gunnison Gorge. This was Derek Moshers favorite Colorado ride and I made a memorial ride there when he died. I always think about him when taking that road. FJ never got here, but I thought I'd do it for him. I now have two riding buddies on Black Mesa, but I don't want any more.
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We have a memorial ride coming round here in a few days. Unfortuneately I have yet another rider to add to the list of friends to remember. 
A dog, a bike, a ute,
Now in the deep south.. Newcastle.
Cold winters, cold rain
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Since FJ's gone I haven't been able to participate on the forum like I used to.I just feel disengaged.Sort of numb.
I'll get back to posting and replying to posts I'm sure, but not just at the moment.
I've never felt like this before about someone I hadn't met.
I never had the pleasure of meeting John in person.But he surely was the soul of BA.com.
I'm sure the forum will continue and grow in the good hands of the three amigos who have stepped up .
All the best.
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
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Just got back last night from the Hell's Canyon Rally in Baker City, OR and saw the news. Terrible. RIP John.
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It has been about a week since the passing of Fiar John. Even though I only knew John for a short time (personally) and maybe about 8 years virtually thanks to BA.com it is still hard to believe.
Being out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean I have had more time than I like to think about it.
A little more than a month ago another riding friend of mine, Mike "The Motorhead", was in an accident. He was on his Truxton waiting for the light to turn green when the car behind him took off and ran him over. Luckily for him (now I can say this) he only suffered two broken bones in his right leg that required plates and multiple screws.
Bottom line life happens, and most of the time it is all good, but once in while it just sucks. How we cope with the bad, helps keep us grounded and maybe enables us to really enjoy and appreciate all that is good.
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)
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R.I.P. John and thanks for everything you gave this site and all of us.
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Sad to here. ya never know when its your day.
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R.I.P. John, We will miss you!
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I am shocked. You will be missed, Friar John.
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Only just heard the news which is really bad.
My thoughts to all the big guys family and all you lads over the pond who knew him personally.
The most fitting rememberance of him must be to keep the site going in full swing.
All the best big guy
Chris
All the best
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Oh my lord. I am shocked. I feel so privileged that I had the opportunity to meet and ride with John in GA this year. We heard him on his way out of town Sunday morning while we were having breakfast. It seems fitting that I just heard him head off into the distance with no fanfare or goodbyes. Just another ride.
Rest in peace, Friar.
My deepest condolences to all who loved him. .
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Just find out yesterday...and still don't believe it. I will certainly miss you at the Triump Raid in Nelson, a month from now. We will celebrate your " Joie de vivre "
Your French Canadian Friend
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just found this out myself
RIP FriarJohn you'll be missed around here
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Since FJ's gone I haven't been able to participate on the forum like I used to.I just feel disengaged.Sort of numb.
I hear ya, man.
Live to love, love to live.
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I find my facebook page boring now. Missed already.  mike
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I don't have much to say? Sold him some parts a few yaers ago, Talked on the phone, super person.
Would like to have met im in person.
Rest in Peace
I was so much older then, I am younger than that now (Wrote By Dylan Sung by the BYRDS,)
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Wow is all that I can say. I've been remiss to be here a lot over the last few years, and this just plain #$!Q#! Damn it all. Giving my condolences doesn't even begin to state what I feel! Damn it!
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I thought that as time passed, this would sting less..
It doesn't.
I so want to goof on his stupid bathroom project, right now
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Yeah...I've come to this thread multiple times a day since. The tears come on less often as I'm choosing to remember better times but there's still an emptiness about it.
Karen and I are heading to his celebration this coming weekend. We know it's going to be tough but in a way it will provide some closure.
SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
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Yeah...I've come to this thread multiple times a day since. The tears come on less often as I'm choosing to remember better times but there's still an emptiness about it.
Karen and I are heading to his celebration this coming weekend. We know it's going to be tough but in a way it will provide some closure.
Exactly why I wish I could make it out there.
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Condolences to all on this sad loss .
I'd never met John but in a way I felt like I had from the other side of the planet comparing preferences to mechanical stuff or music , open to discusion on a wide range of stuff .
R.I.P.
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Yeah...I've come to this thread multiple times a day since. The tears come on less often as I'm choosing to remember better times but there's still an emptiness about it.
Karen and I are heading to his celebration this coming weekend. We know it's going to be tough but in a way it will provide some closure.
Exactly why I wish I could make it out there.
me too.
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Thanks again for all of your thoughts and well wishing. If you have photos of John please e-mail them to johnbedardpics@gmail.com so we can put together a digital photo album to play at his celebration. Thanks, Gene
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Sorry for your loss. The world just lost another good guy.
Ridin' and playin' 'til I can't.
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Been away from this site for a little while. Just found this out. Stunned and sad. Never got the chance to meet Friar in person, wish I had. Condolences to his family.
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I live in the sun downunder
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Not been on the site since the end of May. When I first saw the thread I thought it was a joke that I had missed. When I opened it up, well what can you say. Living downunder I never met John, however I did talk by PM on a few occasions. He will be sadly missed around the site for his wit and ways he had with dealing with certain people. (Didn't mention your name Dwight)
All I can give is my best condolences to his family and friends.
RIP John(Friar)
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I don't know what to say, so I will say what a wonderful service he did for all of us here.
RIP Friar
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I don't come by here too often anymore. Work is always keeping me busy, as well as other life stuff. But, I do try to stop by every few months or so...and like many others, I was stunned and saddened to see this thread. I never met Friar John, but I did share a few messages back and forth with him some years ago. There is little I can say that hasn't already been said here....may god bless you John. :-(
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I haven't stopped by here in over a year now, not since I sold Bonnie to John last May. My heart stopped when I saw the thread.
I've been around here since the early days and have witnessed alot of good and bad. This is one of the worst.
I don't ride any more and wish for each and everyone of you
to never have to experience the downside of riding...
Oh, I miss it dearly.
Ed
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I just learned about this and "shocked" is all I can say
Godspeed John
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Got sidetracked by this thread dated 6/6/12, now it's 1/12/14. Time weirds me out sometimes  jh
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Well, JUST as long as you're NOT havin' those flashbacks to a London hospital circa '43 again John, you'll be okay! 
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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No, not a all Dwight. Just picking up on the earlier thought from mert & Benny.
jh
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