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The Passing of a Friend

Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by maxpower_hd, Oct 5, 2006.

  1. maxpower_hd

    maxpower_hd Active Member

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    It's with a sad heart that I tell you a friend of ours has passed away this past Tuesday night. He was tragically killed in a car accident. Ironically, he had just traded in his beloved Harley on a 1923 Ford T-Bucket replica. He'd broken his leg a couple of years ago on the bike and rarely drove it as a result. He decided it was time to move from two to four wheels at age 58 and suffering from arthritis. He was on his way home in his new car on the interstate when he apparently lost control, hit a guardrail and was thrown from the car. His family believes that something in the steering mechanism broke causing him to loose control.

    It just goes to show that when it's your time it's your time. We will miss Dan. He was a big man with a big heart and a small voice. My heart goes out to him and I hope he is now in a better place.

    Peace
    maxpower_hd, Oct 5, 2006
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    Sorry about the loss. I always like to remember folks thinking about all the good times. I hope when its my time, it becomes a celebration, not a mourning. Peace, Michael:)
    mwelych, Oct 5, 2006
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    ironhorse Active Member

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    My sympathy in your loss of a friend. I do however without intention of offense please refer to AFNurse quote it says it best
    ironhorse, Oct 5, 2006
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  5. bikerjim1

    bikerjim1 Moderator

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    Max,

    I too offer symapthy in your loss. Good friends are hard to come by, and it sounds to be that he indeed was a good friend. I have to add though, it sounds like he died doing something that made him happy. That, ultimately is what must be looked at, that he died doing something that brought him pleasure. Carry the good thoughts,....for him.
    bikerjim1, Oct 5, 2006
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    D a m n ! You just never know when it's your time. My condolences on your friend maxpower_hd..bummer.
    SK, Oct 5, 2006
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    Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend... Best wishes!
    Steve
    stevenh, Oct 5, 2006
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    Godspeed, Dan.
    Goose, Oct 5, 2006
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    I'm sorry for your loss
    Sleepy, Oct 5, 2006
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    Here's a cold one in memory of your bro.

    respects....:cool:
    scooter, Oct 6, 2006
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    Really sorry to here of your loss, its hard loosing friends especially good friends.
    FLHTbiker, Oct 6, 2006
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    Sad News

    Hate to hear of the loss. May he ride forever in the stars........

    Ride Free....
    GreyBear, Oct 8, 2006
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    I also am truely sorry to hear of your loss. It sounds like your friend lived life to the fullest...I am hoping that you and the family are celebrating his LIFE, and not mourning his passing (tho I know that you are also mourning). Please pass on my condolances to the family.
    Nurse
    AFNurse, Oct 8, 2006
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    Try not to be sad their gone but Rejoice in the fact that they were Here!
    Harleywyld1, Oct 9, 2006
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  15. maxpower_hd

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    Thank you all for the kind words. There was a mass held for him Monday and there were so many people that turned out, there wasn't enough room in the church to seat them. Clearly he touched a lot of lives.

    Thanks again for the kind words. I appreciate the thoughts.
    maxpower_hd, Oct 11, 2006
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