Missing a mate already.

[White trash]

Speaking to Sue on Sunday she told me the couple of Auckland bike crashes in the weekend. One being a man enlisted in the Airforce.

I instantly though of Nolly, 22 years old, extremely bright and the happiest bloke on the plannet.

Seems my worst fears are confirmed after reading the paper today.

Wellington motorcyclists may remember Kiel as the tall, smiley bloke who worked on the spares counter at Motorad for some time. He punted an RSV thou at respectable pace and was always seeking to better his riding.

After joining the airforce to pursue his other love, he'd always stop in for a chat and a laugh whenever flying through or in Wellington. We always joked about the bikes he'd test ridden and not bought off me.

My thoughts are with his family and that of his 22 year old girlfriend, Stephanie, also killed in the accident.

Noll, I can't believe you're gone mate and can only pray you're in a better place.

[Deano]

Sorry to hear that mate.

So bloody young too.

[Pwalo]

That's awful news Trash. Nothing worse than being able to put a face to a name in the paper, especially when it's someone you know that well.

Far too young.

[bugjuice]

fuk, that's terrible.
sorry to hear that, hope it doesn't knock you back too hard..
thoughts with their families

[Zapf]

sorry to hear that WT. wish none of the above happened.

[TonyB]

Awful news WT. Sounds like a top bloke. For what it's worth, my sincere condolences to you and both families.

[wari]

:( ... SHitt ... :( ..TAKe care dude ..

[Marmoot]

My condolences, WT.

I know how it feels....three times.

[John]

Man, although It doesnt help I know how you feel.

Bloody sucks when shit like this happens to the good people.

[jrandom]

News story link (http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10118750).

Not much to say, really. It's always tragic when young people die.

I guess them's the breaks. Those wot knew him will be able to say whether he would have preferred to die in his bed aged 75 after a life spent wrapped in cotton wool.

[Joni]

Not really sure what to say Jim...
Sorry to hear about this, my condolences to all.

[edit] I think I am learning more and more each day, that life is short.... grab happiness with both hands and make the most of your life, every day!!!

[Holy Roller]

I know the pain.
Remember the good times as life is always so fragile and short.
As to a better place, only God knows that.
Reminds us to make the most of every day that we have, And take all the time time you need to say good by to your mate.

[jimbo600]

What a terrible thing to happen to a good individual. Condolences to his family and friends.

[Quasievil]

Sorry to hear this Jimmy, makes it hard when you know someone well that is caught up in such a tragedy like this.

bloody shame, what can you say

just keep your chin up and ride as carefully as you can around traffic

[soundbeltfarm]

condolences to you his family and friends and her family and friends.

[ManDownUnder]

WT - I can't say anything beyond what's already been said...

Take your time, look after yourself, make a point of stopping by the grave and saying goodbye to him when you get the chance.

MDU

[Motoracer]

Damn sorry to hear...


I think he is the same guy Loosebruce was telling me about a while ago, about how good he was with the RSV.

May his soul RIP and the same with the others who's lives passed away.

[Sparky Bills]

SHIT NO!!

Well thats put a huge downer on the day.
Best thoughts to his and her families.
Martin and Andrew (Motomart Parts Dept)

[Eddieb]

Bugger, he was a nice guy and was always real friendly and helpful when I was taking my BM in for some work.

[MSTRS]

No matter how many times this happens, it NEVER gets easier to hear about, esp when it's people we know. Condolences

[Wolf]

Heartfelt condolences to those who knew them. Such a tragic loss.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

People are important. Stuff is not.......Take care all............Thinking of the families and friends............

[T.I.E]

i hope the roads on the other side and long windy.
and can go on forever where they ride.
my thoughts go to the family.
sorry to hear.

[Skunk]

Bad enough when you don't know them... Sorry to hear that WT.

[Wolf]

Bad enough when you don't know them...
Too true. I feel gutted enough just reading about it, can only imagine what WT and their other friends and family members must be feeling.

[**R1**]

That sucks man.......sorry.

[Coyote]

Really sorry for your loss

RIP

[Zed]

Noll, I can't believe you're gone mate and can only pray you're in a better place.Real sorry to hear this Jimmy. I hope and pray that their friends and families are somehow comforted during this tragedy. :(

[Skyryder]

Lost a buddy in my early teens on a bike so I know how your feel. Only consolation I can give is that they never grow old but stay young forever. Just ride safe and condolences to all.

Skyryder

[Sensei]

Condolences to all . Hope they are riding in Peace .
SENSEI

[scumdog]

Shit happens Jimmy but it doesn't make it any easier- especially when it was some people you knew, my condolences bro!

[crazylittleshit]

Shit bro that sucks. Its always worse when you know them

[LB]

.
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Holy shit. Kiel was a lovely guy, I had a few very nice conversations with him.
.
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[Ms Piggy]

That's awful. :( My sympathies are alos with his friends & loved ones (that includes you luvvy).

[scumdog]

My thoughts are with his family and that of his 22 year old girlfriend, Stephanie, also killed in the accident.

Noll, I can't believe you're gone mate and can only pray you're in a better place.

Just realised I know Stephanies old man - she was from down this neck of the woods.
Must be a heart-wrench for her parents!!

[Krayy]

I was on the phone to my brother, who's stationed at Whenupai, this morning and got a further update on what happened to the two airmen.

The first, Corporal Jeffrey Smith, failed to take a turn on Brigham Creek Rd, between Hobsonville and Whenuapai, at around 1:30am on Sunday and hit a power pole. Sad accident that may have been speed related, but them roads at night are a pig on a bike, particularly if its damp or wet. Lots of bare tar showing through.

When Kiel Nolly and his girlfriend lost thier lives, they were actually out on a commemorative run for their comrade with a group of other riders from Cpl Smiths squadron on the Riverhead/Kaukapapa Rd when a truck that they were passing did a right hand turn in front of them. Some of the other riders on the run were following directly behind them when it happened, so you may want to spare a thought for those who saw one of their mates go down, never to get up again.

Irony be damned, it's still a buggering shame.

R.I.P.

[ManDownUnder]

I was on the phone to my brother, who's stationed at Whenupai, this morning and got a further update on what happened to the two airmen.

The first, Corporal Jeffrey Smith, failed to take a turn on Brigham Creek Rd, between Hobsonville and Whenuapai, at around 1:30am on Sunday and hit a power pole. Sad accident that may have been speed related, but them roads at night are a pig on a bike, particularly if its damp or wet. Lots of bare tar showing through.

When Kiel Nolly and his girlfriend lost thier lives, they were actually out on a commemorative run for their comrade with a group of other riders from Cpl Smiths squadron on the Riverhead/Kaukapapa Rd when a truck that they were passing did a right hand turn in front of them. Some of the other riders on the run were following directly behind them when it happened, so you may want to spare a thought for those who saw one of their mates go down, never to get up again.

Irony be damned, it's still a buggering shame.

R.I.P.

WOW. Sounds like we might need to do something for the guys/gals out there to let them know there's people beyond those fences that care too.

You got any contacts there to help set something up?

I'd suggest a ride but well... you know - it's possible not the best thing at the mo. Maybe a drink out at the Old Albany pub (or whatever their hangout is) one night?

[Juan]

RIP, so sad, may they always ride free........