URGENT!!!

[NC]

Does anyone know Flyin's girlfriend or next of kin, the guy from Tawa. This is urgent!!!

please PM me!!!

He rides a ZZR250

[FROSTY]

was he at trackday?? I have trackday attendee's ph numbers at home if it helps

[mikey]

EDITED .

[NC]

was he at trackday?? I have trackday attendee's ph numbers at home if it helps
Yeah that'll be good if you could grab his details

[Skunk]

Ya got the contact details yet NC30?

[NC]

Ya got the contact details yet NC30?
Yeah, Big ups to GROOMER :D

[GROOMER]

God I hope he pulls through it. He's only 19 or 20 I think.

[Easy ride?]

I've left a message on Sam's parent answering machine, just off to find them now. Hope he's ok the cops won't say anything so I hope for the best. I understand Sam's with DEAN??? does anyone know his number??

[jazbug5]

You don't mean Deano?

[crashe]

If its possible, can you update us with any known details...
I do hope he is ok.... thoughts are with him and family members.

[NC]

If its possible, can you update us with any known details...
I do hope he is ok.... thoughts are with him and family members.
I'll try..............

[Hitcher]

Enough with the code and innuendo already. What happened?

[StoneChucker]

Enough with the code and innuendo already. What happened?
I agree. This is one of our friends here, can you let us know what you do atleast, i.e. what happened? Some of us are actually pretty worried...

[Deano]

Im afraid there was an accident in Gladstone.

Sam was the only biker involved and was taken by ambulance, but I am not sure where to.

I believe his mother was talking to the Police a few minutes ago and Ive asked one of his friends (at his mum's) to keep me informed.

Im sorry but I don't have any more info at this stage.

[Marknz]

I'm sure you'll all be told at the appropriate time... chill out

[StoneChucker]

Thanks Deano

:( Hope all turns out ok for Sam, we're thinking of you buddy.

[Deano]

Ive just heard that Sam didn't make it. Im so sorry for his family and friends.

[Marknz]

Farewell dude... Ride On

[soundbeltfarm]

sad news.
condolences to his family and friends,

[MSTRS]

Aaaah, Damnit. I feel for those that loved him. Will there be a way to send condolences direct?

[Easy ride?]

Hey ... Elaine here. NO GOOD NEWS...... I'll let you know time and place to burn rubber... call me at home if you won't forgot your number got no credit left temp....

[GROOMER]

That is crap news! Sorry to all that knew him.

[crashe]

Please pass on my condolances to his family and friends.

RIP.

[Storm]

Sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with the family and friends.

[Firefight]

Our thoughts go out to his family and his mates



rest in peace brother


Dave(F/F)

[sAsLEX]

Rest in Peace Dude.

Thoughts go out to family and all those that knew him.

[Sensei]

RIP from me & Family . Best wishes for His Family & friend's

[Skunk]

:no:

Condolences to friends and family.
Glad to have had the opportunity to have met and riden with you. Ride on.

Someone please let us know the the time and place.

[magnum]

man thats a shame,didnt know him but feel for his family and freinds,rip

[Jonty]

Horrible news :no:

My thoughts are with his family and friends

[James Deuce]

I'm gutted. He was a great guy and will be missed.

[StoneChucker]

Please relay (at the appropriate time) my thoughts and wishes. I didn't know Sam well, but this really hits home hard. I've met him, been on a ride or two with him and I ride that road quite often, at speed I will admit. This really makes one think.

Farewell, and RIP.
David.

[MrMelon]

That's not good news at all. My condolences to his family and friends. I only met him a couple of times, but he was cool.

[Biff]

I didn't know him - however condolences to his family and friends.

[BNZ]

Wow, i dont know what to say. I have met and rode with Sam and he truely was a wonderful fun guy, and great fun to ride with.

Best wishes to all his friends and family.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

This is terrible. Take care everyone and our support is with the family and other riders that were there and know FLYIN.
Our prayers are with you Flyin
R.I.P Friend.

[750Y]

man that is bad news.

[Slipstream]

:shit:
Condolences to the family.

[wari]

R.i.P † ... :(

[Joni]

To all his friends and family... my sincerest condolences.
:(

[Deano]

Wow, i dont know what to say. I have met and rode with Sam and he truely was a wonderful fun guy, and great fun to ride with.


And the first one to jump down the throat of a certain ute driver who decided it would be safer to bunnyhop outta there as quick as he could. :killingme

:niceone: Sam

[BNZ]

And the first one to jump down the throat of a certain ute driver who decided it would be safer to bunnyhop outta there as quick as he could. :killingme

:niceone: Sam

Hahaha, all because of some anonomous rider on a red bike.... :whistle:

[NC]

My condolences. This is sucky.

[JohnBoy]

this is not cool, have been keeping an eye on this all afternoon and was hoping for the best.

lets hope that the person(s) involved are delt with properly.

my condolences to his family and friends.

[Hitcher]

I am gutted. I have spoken with Sam on a couple of occassions and he was a great kid.

Does anybody know what happened? Not that it helps, I guess. I'd just like to know in case there's any learning to be had. Mrs H and I were through Gladstone earlier this afternoon, and there didn't appear to be anything untoward about the road.

Also does anybody know his folks' details? If so, please post or PM me. They must be going through hell.

[FEINT]

My sincerest condolences to Flyin's family and friends. It is never nice to hear events like this. It is very sad and makes me think twice about riding my bike.

To all the other kb'ers out there. Ride safe.

Maybe we should have a phone list with the Admins for events like this?

[Ms Piggy]

How terrible!! Please pass on my sympathy to the loved ones of Sam.

He made some really good contributions to KB's. I never met him but any loss is tragic for those left behind.

[Paul in NZ]

Ah shit.....

I feel like an utter .....

He rode back with me last ride (Jim2's running in one) and we were goin' for it and it was all I could do to keep him from getting past me and possibly, he was just too polite.. (hey we were not doing anything horribly illegal or cutting anyone up, I don't do that)

Anyway we had a real laugh about it at the bottom of the hill while I was gassing up... He said it was fun following someone more experienced 'cos it was a good way to learn the lines as he had only been riding 3 months or summat... I kinda suggested that in that had I known that, I would have ridden a damn sight slower and taken some proper lines instead of my usual panic... I was of half a mind to suggest he slowed down but he was just sooo enjoying it and to be honest, we were not really going that fast I didn't say anything...

I was a little nagged about it and we exchanged a few PM's...

Seemed like a really NICE guy and looked like he could handle that bike real well... Seems stupid but I wish I had not enjoyed my self so much and maybe warned him off... Dunno... Would it have made a difference????

Shit shit shit...

Damn... When someone finds the funeral / contact details will they PM me. I have a bastard of a week ahead of shit I just cannot put off and I'm sick as a bloody dog but at the VERY least I'll send something.. Shit.....

Unbelieveable....

[Zed]

This is the worst news to hear, brought a tear to my eye.:weep: So sorry to hear that a fellow KBer has died. My thoughts and prayers are for the family and friends of Flyin/Sam, that they would be comforted during this tragedy.


Sincerely,

Matthew

[scumdog]

Ive just heard that Sam didn't make it. Im so sorry for his family and friends.

Shit shit shit, I come home from work to hear THAT? Man, that is sooo sad!

Poor bugger - first KBer I've heard of to "Ride the Sky" RIP

[GROOMER]

Maybe we should have a phone list with the Admins for events like this?

I was thinking the same thing. It was lucky I knew someone that knew Sam to get hold of his parents.

But there should be a select few who have a list of Nick names, real names, locations, reg #'s, and parents/wives/husbands/kids phone numbers in case the worst should happen. That way we could just call one of those select few and be able to inform the families.

It really is a shit day hearing about this. Dont know who, if anyone, is to blame, but I hope everyone else rides safe, and stays alert.

[onearmedbandit]

OMG.

Sat slack-jawed through this whole thread. My thoughts go out to all involved, family and friends. Very sad to realise one of us has gone, RIP Sam/Flyin you no doubt will be sorely missed. This just plain sucks, I hate this shit. I never knew him, spoke indirectly through this forum so I feel, well just terrible. Too young...

[StoneChucker]

I second (well third...) that phone list idea, should it ever be implemented.

Paul. I can understand your thoughts, but I don't think you saying anything would have changed the course of life. This is a terribly sad, unfortunate accident. Like Zed, I feel really upset by all this. You don't realise how much of a community this really is.

[Sensei]

May be we could put up a Memorial thingy on here for just this sort of thing to remember past Mate's / friend's etc that we have lost though biking .
Justa thought What ya other's think ?? :yes:

[Ghost Lemur]

Shit shit shit, I come home from work to hear THAT? Man, that is sooo sad!

Poor bugger - first KBer I've heard of to "Ride the Sky" RIP

First as far as I know too.

Certainly hurts a lot more. You always know that there was a possibility of a KB going on the big ride, but it doesn't remove the feeling of shock now that it's actually happened.

Can someone who know's his family (at the appropriate time) let them know about this thread. Maybe print it out for them, and let them know that there is an entire community devistated by this event. If there is anything they need, let us know.

[Coyote]

Shit, really opens your eyes when you hear of a fellow bikies passing

RIP

[John]

Jezus christ the poor guy :no:

From the talks I had with him, he was a straight up and very honest guy, I cant beleave we lost someone - we need to be able to pay our respect to him.

Maybe a ride in honour of him, or ask his parents if we could organise a convoy out of respect.

This brings a tear to my eye, I really cant beleave this :no:

[jimbo600]

Jezus christ the poor guy :no:

From the talks I had with him, he was a straight up and very honest guy, I cant beleave we lost someone - we need to be able to pay our respect to him.

Maybe a ride in honour of him, or ask his parents if we could organise a convoy out of respect.

This brings a tear to my eye, I really cant beleave this :no:

Maybe make the first Sunday of every May a memorial ride to the accident site and pay respects.

[John]

Maybe make the first Sunday of every May a memorial ride to the accident site and pay respects.
Amen, I'm all for that :(

[Ixion]

Oh Hell. I'm really sorry to hear that. My thoughts and prayers are with those who grieve for him.

I didn't know him personally but the loss of a member of the biker community touches all of us.

Even thought I never met him, I always think that maybe I've waved to a biker who waved to someone who waved to a biker who knew him.So all bikers are linked and we are all affected when one of us is lost

RIP Sam, Flyin.

:weep: :weep: :(

[dangerous]

fuck.............................................. ...............................




after seeing a young lady torn apart today by the lose of some one very close to her, I was already feeling guted.............. now more so.... thinking of the usual peops here and also all the KBer's that were with Flyin today.










DD

[Joni]

Amen, I'm all for that :(

I like that idea too!
:niceone:
Make it a memorial ride, but remembering to celebrate too...

[Matt Bleck]

So sorry to hear of the loss...

[Sutage]

Very sorry to hear this, my thoughts to everyone who knew him personally and his parents..

[2_SL0]

Sad news,
My thoughts go out to his family and friends.

[GROOMER]

Can someone who know's his family (at the appropriate time) let them know about this thread. Maybe print it out for them....

Unless she reads it herself, I'l tell Elaine (Easyride?) to mention it to Sams family. Elaines a close family friend of Sams family.

And the memorial ride definitely sounds good. Maybe we could organise one in the next few weeks with a nice memorial sign or something from all KB members that we could leave there permanently. (with permission)

[Dafe]

What terrible news. I met Flyin twice only and he was a really good fella to chat to. I sold him my wet weather trousers a few months back and then I rode with him at easter when the KBer's held the easter weekend in Wellington and enjoyed a good chat with him over a coffee.
I feel extremely bad because I thought a few of the guys were riding too fast and I've riden with some quick groups. Fast to the point that I decided to let these guys gun ahead while I took my own pace and caught up later.
What makes matters worse is that I'm riding a pretty fast 1000cc bike and these guys were on 250 fours.
You see, I've always had this approach to riding that the young guys will learn from their lessons, just as I did. But now it's like....Wait, This wasn't how it's supposed to happen!! The guy hasn't had his lessons to learn from yet!!!
Fellow KBer's, I feel like I've failed Flyin. Because in NZ we have this rediculous attitude that suggests your the man if you leave the rest in the dust. Well, I believe that to be so on a track only!
As a more mature rider I think it is important that we speak up when the younger fellas are pushing too hard. I only wish I had said something now!

To Flyin: Thank you for the time I enjoyed with you, peace be with you.
To his family and friends: My sincere condolences and apologies for failing to provide valuable advice when I had the opportunity.
To all fellow KBer's: Ride safe and please provide some advice to the young and less experienced riders.

If anybody could provide the funeral details, I would dearly like to attend and pay my respects, no problem whatsoever if the family want a private funeral.
Are the Wellington KB'ers planning anything in memory of Flyin?
I would like to suggest a group ride in memory of Flyin.

[scumdog]

May be we could put up a Memorial thingy on here for just this sort of thing to remember past Mate's / friend's etc that we have lost though biking .
Justa thought What ya other's think ?? :yes:

How about we leave him (profile etc) on the members list but have some token to indicate he has "passed on" and Rides the Sky, any thoughts?

[dangerous]

How about we leave him (profile etc) on the members list but have some token to indicate he has "passed on" and Rides the Sky, any thoughts?
Was thinking the same SD :ride:

[Juan]

RIP from over here....

[Gazzar]

R.I.P Sam. We are thinking of you and your family.

[Hitcher]

Tomorrow's Dominion Post says he collided head-on with a car about 1km from Gladstone school.

That makes me even sadder.

[cammo]

shit...no way... i was just going to pm him tonight to see if he wanted to go for a ride this coming weekend as i am going to wellington, in fac tawa where he lives and have the same bike, so we were gona go riding. ic ant believe it, im in tottal shock, i didnt know him but had pm'd him quite a few times about my bike (being the same as his).

man im soo gutted, my condolinces(sp?) to his family and friends.

Cameron/Cammo

[SPORK]

Ah shit.

My condolences and prayers to the family and friends. They say only the good die young....

[jazbug5]

Does anyone feel like going out there sometime this week to leave flowers? Is this appropriate? Jimbo's idea is good, too.
If I smoked, I'd give up, just for him: remember how he had such a 'thing' about it..? He was such a principled young guy. Here's just one of the things he wrote:


Thats the attitude we need to have!!, too many people think "everyone does it already, I cant change the world"
If we influence the people around us they may pass the message on, and then on........people react to seeing someone else standing up for something they believe in better than seeing it mentioned on tv.........

[Stevo]

Tomorrow's Dominion Post says he collided head-on with a car about 1km from Gladstone school.

That makes me even sadder.

My sincerest condolences to family and friends. Having Had my partner's father's funeral day before yesterday, It is a tremendously tough time.

Remember: Yes motorcycling is dangerous. But we risk death every day on and off the road. A fulfilled life, even if short, and touching the hearts of many is better than a long life of of not making a difference, and it seems this was a much loved young man. Was he on a ride, or riding alone?

RIP Flyin (Sam). Ride on.................

[Sutage]

Shit thats a pretty good quote. Few truer words have been spoken, should be read at the funeral, sounds like a great guy

[scumdog]

Does anyone feel like going out there sometime this week to leave flowers? Is this appropriate? Jimbo's idea is good, too.
If I smoked, I'd give up, just for him: remember how he had such a 'thing' about it..? He was such a principled young guy. Here's just one of the things he wrote:

On a lighter note : oxter is Scots slang for armpit. Not lessen the tragic end to a young life -sad, so sad.

[spudchucka]

RIP. Sounds like we've lost a great young man, so sad.

[jazbug5]

On a lighter note : oxter is Scots slang for armpit.


Er, I know. It's what we say in Aberdeen; my peurile attempt at humour.
Is anyone up for the flowers thing... or does it seem wrong..? Can't seem to think too straight, sorry.

[scumdog]

Er, I know. It's what we say in Aberdeen; my peurile attempt at humour.

Thats what er we say in West Kilbride!! Didn't know you had even been in Scotland, sorry! :D

[Marknz]

this is not cool, have been keeping an eye on this all afternoon and was hoping for the best.

lets hope that the person(s) involved are delt with properly.

my condolences to his family and friends.

why do you assume it is anyone else's fault other than his own?

[zeRax]

:( feel really sorry for his friends and family, makes you realise how dangerous it can be out there, would hate to have my family bury me

so sad :(

[surfchick]

To the family and friends,
I am sorry for your loss. This accident is so absolutely terrible. Words just too inadequite. It's just sent a showave of sadness up the island. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this agonising time.

[justsomeguy]

God No........

Him, cammo and I have the same bike and that's how I got to know flyin........

never met him in person but we sort of became good buddies online........

:no: :no: :no: ........feels like I've been punched in the stomach.......... by David Tua - barefisted


FLYIN mate rest in peace fella......... :ride:

[sels1]

My condolences to his family and friends. Terribly saddened to hear this.

[sels1]

Seemed like a really NICE guy and looked like he could handle that bike real well... Seems stupid but I wish I had not enjoyed my self so much and maybe warned him off... Dunno... Would it have made a difference????

....

Did you listen to your elders much at that age...?Dont be hard on yourself mate.
And get well soon.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

If somthin is decided here or in one of the other threads could we please ask Spank, or who ever is looking after this web site, to post it as a sticky so it stays at the top of this area. I would hate to miss anything that is being done due to multiple threads. Thanks people.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Did you listen to your elders much at that age...?Dont be hard on yourself mate.
And get well soon.
Well said. Could not put it in to words but think you got it in one.

[justsomeguy]

Does anyone know what happened?? How was the crash caused??

[James Deuce]

Ah shit.....

I feel like an utter .....

He rode back with me last ride (Jim2's running in one) and we were goin' for it and it was all I could do to keep him from getting past me and possibly, he was just too polite.. (hey we were not doing anything horribly illegal or cutting anyone up, I don't do that)

Anyway we had a real laugh about it at the bottom of the hill while I was gassing up... He said it was fun following someone more experienced 'cos it was a good way to learn the lines as he had only been riding 3 months or summat... I kinda suggested that in that had I known that, I would have ridden a damn sight slower and taken some proper lines instead of my usual panic... I was of half a mind to suggest he slowed down but he was just sooo enjoying it and to be honest, we were not really going that fast I didn't say anything...

I was a little nagged about it and we exchanged a few PM's...

Seemed like a really NICE guy and looked like he could handle that bike real well... Seems stupid but I wish I had not enjoyed my self so much and maybe warned him off... Dunno... Would it have made a difference????

Shit shit shit...

Damn... When someone finds the funeral / contact details will they PM me. I have a bastard of a week ahead of shit I just cannot put off and I'm sick as a bloody dog but at the VERY least I'll send something.. Shit.....

Unbelieveable....

You and me both.

[riffer]

Can't add too much to what others have said.

I haven't been on KB much lately - my son's Christening today so I missed a ride today and been too busy anyway - so this was the first thread I read.

Never met Sam, but read a bit of what he'd posted. He seemed like a pretty typical 19 year old, a bit like me at that age - I can relate to what you were saying Paul.

I know the road he was on reasonably well, and the temptation to wind the throttle on is pretty high just before Gladstone School, and for about 30kms in either direction. I've personally achieved top speed on my bike riding that road, so I can imagine what happened... :no:

So very sorry for friends and family. They must be going through a horrible time right now - if there's any way to pass on that a lot of people are thinking about him that would be good.

I posted about nine months back something about how with the amount of bikers on this site it was only a matter of time before we lost one. Although a part of me is surprised it's taken this long, it still comes as a shock.

Peace be with you Sam.

[MD]

So sad to hear and someone so young. Just last week I looked at his profile pic to see if I recognised the bike and atleast would know who I was waving at next time. Never got to meet him and he lived in the neighbourhood.
R.I.P. Sam/Flyin
MD

[Milky]

My thoughts are with the family tonight and for the coming days.

Let it be the only one for the lifetime of the site.

[Skyryder]

My condolences to family and friends. Seems that those that knew Flyin will miss him.

Went through something much the same as a teenager. Had a mate who head on'd a car and died. Still think of him on occassions after all this time. The only consoaltion that I can give is that Flyin will forever be young.

RIP ol' son

On the memorial to fallen bikers on this site I think that may be a good idea. That way 'obits' can be posted by those who wish to say something. That way maybe someone could print off and have them displayed at any funeral for family and friends to read.
Never seen a memorial to fallen bikers on any forum I have visited so could be a first.

Skyryder

[gamgee]

that sucks, can't think of anything else to say, :no: that really does just utterly suck, same age as me, pity it takes something like this to make me consider slowing down and riding sensibly! sounded like a top guy, just living life to the full, but i guess he went doing something he loved!

[jimbo600]

Does anyone know what happened?? How was the crash caused??

Didn't see the accident as it happened. However we were riding back from the Gladstone Hill climb rd making our way to Carterton. Stopped at a junction and waited for Sam so he wouldn't get lost. Of course he didn't show so I doubled back to check up on him. About 5km up the road I came upon the scene. It almost appears if Sam suffered some sort of ailment before the accident. There didn't seem to be any evidence of braking into a left hand corner. He seemed to carry straight on into the front of a Ford Falcon. A nurse happened by and we attempted first aid but he was expectant. All we could do is comfort him until the ambulance arrived.

Terrible thing to happen. Condolences to his family and loved ones.

[justsomeguy]

Didn't see the accident as it happened. However we were riding back from the Gladstone Hill climb rd making our way to Carterton. Stopped at a junction and waited for Sam so he wouldn't get lost. Of course he didn't show so I doubled back to check up on him. About 5km up the road I came upon the scene. It almost appears if Sam suffered some sort of ailment before the accident. There didn't seem to be any evidence of braking into a left hand corner. He seemed to carry straight on into the front of a Ford Falcon. A nurse happened by and we attempted first aid but he was expectant. All we could do is comfort him until the ambulance arrived.

Terrible thing to happen. Condolences to his family and loved ones.

Shit Jimbo,,,

So so sorry mate...... hope you are alright.....try to relax and not get too worked up over it...... man I feel shaken....so many of us have been down in the past 7 days and now this......... :no:

[gamgee]

are you ok mate, it must have ben pretty traumatising seeing something like that

[SuperDave]

How aweful. My condolences to his family and friends. RIP

[BNZ]

Does anyone feel like going out there sometime this week to leave flowers? Is this appropriate? Jimbo's idea is good, too.
If I smoked, I'd give up, just for him: remember how he had such a 'thing' about it..? He was such a principled young guy. Here's just one of the things he wrote:

I think this is completely appropriate and would be all for it. If you wish we could take my car out one evening this week. PM me if you wish to do this.

[gav]

Ride in Piece, bro. :ride: My regards to all concerned.....

[Sparky Bills]

WHOLY SHIT!!!
NO WAY!
RIP Mate.

[pillion]

Not sure what to say here - my condolances to Sam's family - neva met him & neva knew himself but just reading of his plight and reading these 7 pages of messages brings a tear to my eye.

I definitely someone should print all this off and take to his parents. & as someone has previously pointed out - he obsiously died doing something he loved.

RIP Sam :ride:

[FROSTY]

I'm sorry to say I was never lucky enough to meet Flyin.
You know we all every day hope and pray it doesn't happen to us or our freinds.
The comment was passed that it was just a matter of time but I for one hoped and prayed that day would never come.
Rest in peace young fella. May the roads always be good and your tank always full.

[scumdog]

Not sure what to say here - my condolances to Sam's family - neva met him & neva knew himself but just reading of his plight and reading these 7 pages of messages brings a tear to my eye.

I definitely someone should print all this off and take to his parents. & as someone has previously pointed out - he obsiously died doing something he loved.

RIP Sam :ride:

You may be a 'newby' "pillion" but there were no less tears in my eyes when I read of Flyins passing and how young he was - shit, what a waste!@! and I'm a 'hard' old bastard!!

[Sparky Bills]

Im in for taking flowers out there.
Let me know when, how and where.
Martin

[ajturbo]

shit...both Babyb and i are just blank....just take it easy out there.....see what the effect this is having on US ALL..... you have all heard it before SLOW DOWN......set your own pace...who cares if you're last?

we all care if you don't make it!!!

[scumdog]

shit...both Babyb and i are just blank....just take it easy out there.....see what the effect this is having on US ALL..... you have all heard it before SLOW DOWN......set your own pace...who cares if you're last?

we all care if you don't make it!!!

TRUE, TRUE! Learn something from Flyins passing and ride at your OWN pace, nobody is going to knock you in a serious way just 'cos you didn't get 'there' first!!
Not slagging Flyin but it was mentioned that he was trying to keep pace with more experiences riders.

[onearmedbandit]

I've said my piece for Flyin.

This is for Jimbo. Bro, so sorry that you had to experience that. As said by someone else relax and take some time for yourself. I can't imagine what that must have felt like, stay strong.

[soundbeltfarm]

Didn't see the accident as it happened. However we were riding back from the Gladstone Hill climb rd making our way to Carterton. Stopped at a junction and waited for Sam so he wouldn't get lost. Of course he didn't show so I doubled back to check up on him. About 5km up the road I came upon the scene. It almost appears if Sam suffered some sort of ailment before the accident. There didn't seem to be any evidence of braking into a left hand corner. He seemed to carry straight on into the front of a Ford Falcon. A nurse happened by and we attempted first aid but he was expectant. All we could do is comfort him until the ambulance arrived.

Terrible thing to happen. Condolences to his family and loved ones.


the driver of the falcon must be feeling like shite too.

[Stevo]

I've said my piece for Flyin.

This is for Jimbo. Bro, so sorry that you had to experience that. As said by someone else relax and take some time for yourself. I can't imagine what that must have felt like, stay strong.
Ditto
Hope you are doin ok mate

Stevo

[jimbo600]

the driver of the falcon must be feeling like shite too.

The car driver was in shock. White as snow and sweating profusely. No doubt he'll be experiencing a fair bit of post traumatic stress.

[Kwaka-Kid]

RIP.

Thoughts go out.

[The Tazman]

[QUOTE=Dafe]
As a more mature rider I think it is important that we speak up when the younger fellas are pushing too hard. I only wish I had said something now!

I am sure that was said to him by one of the KB's with us but as someone else said how many of us listened at that age. The old saying you can't put a old head on young shoulders is so true and we only realise it if we make it to an age to realise it!!!! This sort of thing will always happen until the youth listen to there elders.

I have read this hole thread (which has taken about an hour on my connection) and think that people have come up with some great ideas.

Jimbo's one of a ride I am up for.

I think that all our details held with a select few is a great idea.

I would like to see (with the parents permission) a convoy at the funeral.

RIP Sam/Flyin I truley hope you have gone to ride in the sky. I only knew you for a few hours and wish I had got you to turn back when I wanted to.

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends

[GROOMER]

I'm up for flowers one night this week also.

[cxy]

Don't mean to sound ghoulesh - but a left hand corner travelling back to Gladstone, by the watertowers road (hillclimb Rd) - the only one I can think of is where those 2 motorcyclists were killed 2 years ago on ANZAC day when a Canadian women drove onto the wrong side of the road. I hope it wasn't the same corner!!!


We were out there today (over the watertowers Road ) and I must say it was a beautiful warm sunny day (in that part of the Wairarapa) such a shame it had to end like that.

[RiderInBlack]

Don't know what to say. Have been worried for a few of our new-to-bike riders. I too fell it was only amount of time before we lost a KB'er to a bike accident. Suppose, in light of my own riding, may be it is something I need to take on board as well. So young. What a waste. Sorry never got to meet you Flyn. May your memory live on.

PS: have posted in the past that a Memorial/Honors Thread should be made so that these bikers will no be forgotten. How about Admins? Let their memories be honored:niceone:

[GROOMER]

The fact that this thread has grown to 8 pages in only a few hours, with most posts all offering sympathy/condolences to Sam and his family is amazing. Just shows what this KB community is all about!

[BABY R]

Condolences to Sam's family and friends. I never had the chance to meet you but you sound like a very very nice person. It is very sad that this had to happen.

To all those other learners / newbie riders out there, don't ride beyond your skills and take it easy out there.

Your memories will live on.

[Motu]

RIP,gutted to hear a young guy is lost to us,so promising too from what I am hearing.I've come back to a lot of threads,I wasn't even going to open this one,lucky I did,haven't even read it all...but had to say how sorry I am to hear this news.

[Easy ride?]

Amaizing bunch a people on this site!!!! :drinknsin http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=227585#
drinknsing

Sam is a great guy really going places..... wasn't expecting him to go so soon.
I tell ya he was pretty dam confident alright. Went for a ride with him Monday or tuesday??? over moonshine road BOY DID HE TAKE IT LIKE A MAN, I though he was fucken crazy; ha ha. I was happy to get to know the road a little better first. Like most things you have to pratice to get it right & it natural to fuuck up every now & then. Enough with the macho bullshit or what eva it is .

I will admit he could pop a mad wheely and pulled off a pretty hot stoppy after 4 months a riding, I though that was impresive!

Always lived life to the fullest!!!!!! Good on ya Sam. HAte that your gone.

I will let the family know.

[SPman]

Shit!
This sucks big time!
As others have said, with the numbers on the board now, it was probably only a matter of time, even though we hoped it would never happen......
Having been involved in a similar situation with close friends losing a son, the downstream effects are devastating to all involved. Sam is out of it all now,my condolences to his family and friends, they will be hurting big time. My sympathies also, to all those involved in this sorry event - the car driver, Jimbo and the others - there's nothing you can do about it now, so just be easy on yourselves for a while. There is nothing you could have done that would have changed things and after it happened, as long as you did what you could......

A sad day.

[Easy ride?]

I hope all you Riders out riding todaay are ok. KNow that it was just an accident. Great bunch of guys you all are !!

Jimbo Denno Hayden RIDE SAFE Be cool. See ya tomorrow.

RIP SAM.

see you in the future.

[cammo]

i think a convoy would be really good. a way for us to show how much we care. i dont know whats going to happen with the funeral, but if anyone does can you make sure to keep everyone posted?

im coming to wellington on friday (hopfully) and would be keen for a ride durng the weekend if anyone would like to go, in memory of sam.

[The Tazman]

-?L.v??Don't mean to sound ghoulesh - but a left hand corner travelling back to Gladstone, by the watertowers road (hillclimb Rd) - the only one I can think of is where those 2 motorcyclists were killed 2 years ago on ANZAC day when a Canadian women drove onto the wrong side of the road. I hope it wasn't the same corner!!!


We were out there today (over the watertowers Road ) and I must say it was a beautiful warm sunny day (in that part of the Wairarapa) such a shame it had to end like that.[/QUOTE]

It was that very same corner.
The lady that turned up at the scene was a nurse and was with him till he went in the abulence told us about that very accident. she lives not far from the school and was very good in taking us to her house afterwards and making us tea and coffee.

Gary

[Velox]

Oh man. I can't believe it. What a decent guy eh. I've been on two or three rides with Sam aswell - it's just so sad, and strange, to get your head around the whole thing. There's not much I can say really.

Of course, I'd definitely be keen to be involved in whatever we end up doing for him.
Easy_ride? - perhaps, if the time's right, you could check out how his parents would feel about us turning up? Only if it seems appropriate though. It might not really be what they want, I dunno?

[Krusti]

Very sad news...To his family...I feel for you....Kia Kaha

[LB]

.
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Some very eloquent words posted here, I couldn't say anything better than those before me.

RIP Sam

Jimbo/Deano/Gary et al - hope you guys are okay too. Serious crashes are not fun to be around.

.
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[thehollowmen]

Let his memory stay with us

[White trash]

I was forunate not to be on this ride and he was so disapointed on Friday night at the pub when I told him I wasn't going to be there.

This post I can't get out of my head:


This site is a great place for like minded(or not) individuals to congregate and discuss important issues like riding motorbikes, fixing them and beer.....

Recently however a few of the more experianced, longer serving members of this site have been signing off for "personal reasons"

this saddens me as these guys and girls have heaps of useful knowledge and insights into the wold of riding and we will all be missing out on their input into the forums.

I've noticed alot of people have been getting FAR to personal on this site and have been disussing/raving about anything that they object to/feel strongly about, this is, to an extent, acceptable however when users who have never met start having a go at people about family (wife, kids, even work) I feel this is abuse of the site and completely unnaceptable!!

A fair few of these Internet - bullies are young'ns (yeah im only young myself but hey), there constant smart replies are getting
WAAAY to carried away, deep and personal.
sure you can write "PT" at the end of a nasty comment, you still wrote in on the internet for the world to see!!! and the guys you are giving shite too are generally far more experianced riders/people so have heaps we can learn from them!!

I get so F***kd off with these kids, some of whome dont even have their licenses, who think they are cool because they've typed 1000 posts or some crap!! I ended up giving out bad rep yesterday for endless harsh comments to a non-deserving user!!
notice a fair few of the wiser comments come from users who have been around here for aaaaages but only have a few (well used ) posts to their title!?!

AAAnyways all i'mtrying to say is that if we all wanna keep using this site for what is designed, and doing really well at, we need to have some RESPECT so as we do not end up like one of our wise users fears "imploding"

-for the site: dont post bulls***t spam all day because your gettin paid for it, think about what someone else will get from reading your post.

-for the users: they are all real people with real lives and their bikes are probly waaay cooler than yours! you may meet them one day so keep that in mind before you make a nasty comment!

-for our elders: (not tryin to sound rude) but theres heaps a experience floting around here, picking it and being nice to them is a good way to learn something usefull!

-for ourselves: this site is a tool, to meet people and oraganise rides, and to share knowledge and stories among freinds, it must be used, not abused, and ballance must be maintained between reality and the little box your staring at right now!! your bikes not here m8! go find it and love it


cheers for reading this, if you bothered, I'd like to see this site live long and prosper so further generations of bikers can learn from the bollocks i've typed!!


:cool:

[Sniper]

Flyin was a great guy. I never had the pleasure of meeting him, although, now I wished I did. He struck me as a great guy who was often open to opinions and always new when to have some fun.

He will sorely be missed by his family and friends and by these forums

Flyin, RIP mate

[TonyB]

Damn. Thats awful news, I never met him, but it sounds like he was a great guy who was well liked. Sincere condolences to all who knew him and everyone involved with the accident.


How about we leave him (profile etc) on the members list but have some token to indicate he has "passed on" and Rides the Sky, any thoughts?
Very good idea. As Riffer said, with 2000 plus members this was on the cards. And still is.

To Paul and Dafe, don't be too hard on yourselves. For a starter, was speed even involved? (haven't read the whole thread). We all know the potential consequences of speeding- we see it every night on TV- yet most of us still choose to do it from time to time. Human nature being what it is, we all have to learn our own lessons. Even advice from someone we respect isn't going to stop us from doing something we love.

[Lou Girardin]

I'm not usually one for offering condolences to people I don't haven't met. But this site makes you feel that you do know other members.
A sad loss.
RIP

Newbies, remember Scumdogs words, ride at your own pace.

[Maximus]

I never knew you Flyin, but you were obviously very well loved and respected, may you RIP. My thoughts are with your family and friends, especially those that stayed with him at such a tragic time.

[pyrocam]

Just finished reading the 10 pages. everything I would want to say has been said before me but my deepest condolences to the family. I have lost a sister to a road accident and well again. my condolences.

Im hoping there will be a convoy for us KB'rs to show our respects.

-Cam

[inlinefour]

I'm here to pay my respects also. Hope your new destination has bikes with great HP and roads free of traffic (sounds like my type of heaven!). My condolances to family and friends. :bye:

[Krayy]

I was thinking the same thing. It was lucky I knew someone that knew Sam to get hold of his parents.

But there should be a select few who have a list of Nick names, real names, locations, reg #'s, and parents/wives/husbands/kids phone numbers in case the worst should happen. That way we could just call one of those select few and be able to inform the families.

It really is a shit day hearing about this. Dont know who, if anyone, is to blame, but I hope everyone else rides safe, and stays alert.
To reiterate everyone else on the thread, bugger. My condolences also.

I think Groomer and other have a good point where if people wanted to have a field where they put their RL(tm) names in their profiles, a trusted few could do a quick search when a motorcyclist death was reported and answer the inevitable "was he one of us" questions.

[pommie girl]

A very sad day, gutted to hear and very moved by the spirit shown by everyone here.

[RiderInBlack]

Quote:
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How about we leave him (profile etc) on the members list but have some token to indicate he has "passed on" and Rides the Sky, any thoughts?

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That would be awesome. This with his profile in a "Honored Sky Riders" Thread for those of us that have past away would be a cool way of keeping it real for the rest of us.

[Slim]

My condolances to Sam's family & loved ones. :(

[Quasievil]

Its a really sad day to hear about this, Ive read the posts and although I havent met him I remember the post (as above quoted by WT) he wrote, I gave him a good rep for it and thought it was from a good well rounded young man, I checked out his profile looked at his Corrolla website and thought "what a cool dude"

Now I read he is dead.

Very very bloody sad

Sam Im really sorry for what has happened to you mate, rest in peace

[venturazx12r]

Never good to see one of our own down and out, thoughts for family and friends from over here. I shall raise my mug of tea in respect for the fella when I stop at Devils Bridge in Cumbria on my ride out tomorrow.

[bugjuice]

ride in peace dude..
so sorry it hear about events like this. Thoughts to friends and family.

just watch yourselfs fellow kb'ers. If it take a couple of minutes extra just to be safe, that's the most valuble time you can spend. If you're on a ride with others, they will wait, don't try to catch up. If you're in traffic, just take real care..

Also, would be inappropriate to say - live each day like it's your last, and enjoy everyone and every moment. Life is too short.

[Fart]

Just woke up and read this thread. Very sad to hear the bad news. My thoughts goes to the family and friends. All the best.

Lets be safe out there guys.

[Blakamin]

Condolences to Sam's family...

Ride in peace...

[chickenfunkstar]

Sorry to hear about this. Really puts things in perspective.

I never got to meet you, but you sounded like a great guy.

Rest in Peace.

[Groins_NZ]

Very sad to hear.... close to home for many of us down this way.

Condolences to his family/friends.

Rest in Peace.

[Madmax]

RIP what a bloody shame

[festus]

It's all been said......RIP

[Omega1]

RIP, my thoughts are with his family, and the next time I am out riding in that area I will be thinking of him.

[FzerozeroT]

no good mate, no good... RIP

[Easy ride?]

NO That is not inappropriate. That is deffinatly how Sam lived. He learnt how to drive young and " Pimped his ride " a dingy station wagon into a fluro green "Flyin" machine. Kitted out with fat sounds etc the works.

Addrenaline Junnkie is the word.

Sam also learnt how to Fly. Crazy Kid A.

[MOTOXXX]

i never had the chance to meet him but he sounds like a great dude.
RIP

[Motoracer]

NO That is not inappropriate. That is deffinatly how Sam lived. He learnt how to drive young and " Pimped his ride " a dingy station wagon into a fluro green "Flyin" machine. Kitted out with fat sounds etc the works.

Addrenaline Junnkie is the word.

Sam also learnt how to Fly. Crazy Kid A.

Sounds like someone who I would have gotten along with real well if I had the chance to get to know him.

RIP Sam.

[flyin]

Elaine, it's Annatia, can you please call me on 021 268 7396

[ManDownUnder]

it's not good... another accident, another life cut short.

RIP Flyin, and my deepest condolences to family friends and loved ones...

MDU

[et al]

Saddened to hear the news, I met Sam just the once - a few weeks ago on the Jim2 "Running In Ride". From our brief encounter I could tell he was a special guy and a special rider and I know that he enjoyed doing what he was doing - that is all that matters right now. RIP

[flyin]

Hi Everyone,

I've actually known a few of you for a while through Sam being on this thread so frequently, though this is the first time I've posted here, needless to say, I wish I could have met you under different circumstances.

I would like to firstly express the most sincere and heartfelt thanks from those to whom you have sent your thoughts and condolences, to let you know that we are thinking of you also and this has been an enormous shock to a lot of people.

I have visited Sam's Parents at their house in tawa, and let them know of this thread, and will be taking a copy along with me as this is very precious for them.

Obviously, there are still a lot of details to be confirmed, however, I can say that there will be opportunities for people to Celebrate Sam's in a variety of ways over the coming week. Paul and Jane have asked that details be circulated privately, rather than in this forum, hence, it may be a good idea to co-ordinate a distribution list of private email addresses for correspondence.

Personally, I share many many many memories with Sam, he will be painfully missed, but always with a smile in his memory. I will be in attendance at a memorial ride in his honour when it is organised and look forward to meeting some of you there.

Til then,
My thoughts are with you in your times of realisation and experience through this tragedy, thank you again for your messages, Jimbo especially, thank you, and to those others that have shared the road with Sam ... there's not really anything I can say .... thank you for being a part of his family, he loved you and spoke very highly of you, I'm sure he'll be glad you were there with him.

Elaine, please phone or e-mail me - leading_panther@yahoo.co.nz

[DrHook]

Thoughts and prayers to Sam, his parents and friends...

Really sad.

[FROSTY]

Elaine, it's Annatia, can you please call me on 021 268 7396
Annatia -Please pass on all our condolences
We are all deeply saddened By this accident.

[Ninja51]

Having read the whole of this thread, I cannot leave without passing on my
sincere condolences to Sam's family and friends. Lynda and I were enjoying the same road yesterday. Its horrible to think...sorry, know that a such a young life has been lost in such a lovely peaceful part of the world. We will always think of Sam when we take that route now. We never met you, but may your new life be as peaceful as the place where you left us.

[bugjuice]

the herald (http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?ObjectID=10123376) have reported on the accident. so sad.

[Sheep Dags]

OMG, I had no idea this would affect me so much. I've never met Sam, but I feel a huge connection with him and his family right now. This has hit home hard the reality of motorcycle riding. It has without a doubt changed my attitude to how I will ride in the future.

I know it's just one more person saying it, but the deepest condolences to his friends and family. It's been all I can think about today.

[bear]

I was also on "Jim's running in ride" a few weeks ago and met Flyin.
I'm not a fast rider, but not particularly slow and I tell ya he flew past me up the taka's and was gone. Making that ZZR work.
Good dude!

RIP

[enigma51]

Its very sad to hear when someone as young as sam passes on. The post that Flyin posted about threads and people leaving cause of the way the site has become (See earlier insert by white Trash) shows was a type of person he was. He will be missed (even those like myself that have not met other than on this site)

[Monsterbishi]

My condolences also, it's so sad to see such a young rider pass on, I've just spent the last hour reading through his posts here, which reads like a journal, and reminds me of many similar moments that I have had over the last 14 years of riding, from buying my first bike, to fixing my first problem, even to my first wheelie, although unintentional.

His memory will live on here, his presence, albiet brief was most memorable.

[Paul in NZ]

Hi Everyone,

I've actually known a few of you for a while through Sam being on this thread so frequently, though this is the first time I've posted here, needless to say, I wish I could have met you under different circumstances.

I would like to firstly express the most sincere and heartfelt thanks from those to whom you have sent your thoughts and condolences, to let you know that we are thinking of you also and this has been an enormous shock to a lot of people.

I have visited Sam's Parents at their house in tawa, and let them know of this thread, and will be taking a copy along with me as this is very precious for them.

Obviously, there are still a lot of details to be confirmed, however, I can say that there will be opportunities for people to Celebrate Sam's in a variety of ways over the coming week. Paul and Jane have asked that details be circulated privately, rather than in this forum, hence, it may be a good idea to co-ordinate a distribution list of private email addresses for correspondence.

Personally, I share many many many memories with Sam, he will be painfully missed, but always with a smile in his memory. I will be in attendance at a memorial ride in his honour when it is organised and look forward to meeting some of you there.

Til then,
My thoughts are with you in your times of realisation and experience through this tragedy, thank you again for your messages, Jimbo especially, thank you, and to those others that have shared the road with Sam ... there's not really anything I can say .... thank you for being a part of his family, he loved you and spoke very highly of you, I'm sure he'll be glad you were there with him.

Elaine, please phone or e-mail me - leading_panther@yahoo.co.nz

Ah hell.... I really should not have read this at work cos now I'll have to sit here untill I've calmed down.. Dang...

Sweet words.... Damn fine actually...

[Grumpy]

Can't add anything that hasn't already been written other than to express how sorry I am to hear this news.

RIP Sam / Flyin.

[StoneChucker]

Ah hell.... I really should not have read this at work cos now I'll have to sit here untill I've calmed down.. Dang...

Sweet words.... Damn fine actually...
I'm at home, but my feelings exactly... :no:
Please someone keep an ear out for the e-mail address contant list, I don't want to miss the ride/event...

[gamgee]

I saw in the paper another biker went down over the weekend, it wasn't anyone else off here was it?

[aff-man]

Shiot .... Sounds like someone i'd hoist a beer with. :drinknsin :no:

RIP dude and condolences to the family

[wkid_one]

Fuck me life is cruel sometimes. Of all the fuckwits on this planet - he above chooses to take one of the good ones!

I happened upon this thread when it was only 5 posts old - and thought nothing of it - and it wasn't until driving to work this morning and hearing the news that I put two and two together.

I think we have all been in close calls (most likely more than once if you ride like me) - and we shrug them off - however nothing is as absolutely numbing & upsetting as hearing/reading about a fellow biker passing....esp one as young as Flyin. My thoughts lie with his family and friends (and Jimbo) and I can only but imagine what we feel is a fraction of their grief.

Rest Easy Flyin in the knowledge whilst you didn't get to say goodbye - we will all meet again in the future and that you left a lot of people behind who love you dearly.

Dan

[Joni]

Fuck me life is cruel sometimes. Of all the fuckwits on this planet - he above chooses to take one of the good ones!

I happened upon this thread when it was only 5 posts old - and thought nothing of it - and it wasn't until driving to work this morning and hearing the news that I put two and two together.

I think we have all been in close calls (most likely more than once if you ride like me) - and we shrug them off - however nothing is as absolutely numbing & upsetting as hearing/reading about a fellow biker passing....esp one as young as Flyin. My thoughts lie with his family and friends (and Jimbo) and I can only but imagine what we feel is a fraction of their grief.

Rest Easy Flyin in the knowledge whilst you didn't get to say goodbye - we will all meet again in the future and that you left a lot of people behind who love you dearly.

Dan

Well said my friend... :niceone:

[flame]

I dont normally post on KB. But after reading this thread of so many heartfelt responses to such a terrible tragedy I wanted to post my own tribute to Sam. My heart goes out to all Sam's family and freinds.....

Sam, sadly I only knew you for a short while. But I was fortunate to share your happy smiles. And honered to ride with you on your final miles.

RIP

[bugjuice]

cross-post from another thread. I thought it might be better off under here...
<blockquote>We read and post of fellow bikers around NZ who have been unfortunate and while we read the posts, we pause and think about the loss, but we didn't know anything about them. This is different. Everyone on KB is well known, regardless of how many posts they've made and how they are seen in the community, they are still part of Kiwi Biker, which brings it real close to home. We're stretched out from the tip of the north island to the bottom of the south and everywhere inbetween, yet on the forum, we're all in the same place. It's this that brings the happy bits and the sad bits to your sofa, desk or chair.

I've not been able to concentrate much today, and I know I had joked a few times on threads with Sam, but I never personally met him. I'm still at a loss for words. This is the first 'loss' for me since joining the forum too.</blockquote>

[soundbeltfarm]

cross-post from another thread. I thought it might be better off under here...
<blockquote>We read and post of fellow bikers around NZ who have been unfortunate and while we read the posts, we pause and think about the loss, but we didn't know anything about them. This is different. Everyone on KB is well known, regardless of how many posts they've made and how they are seen in the community, they are still part of Kiwi Biker, which brings it real close to home. We're stretched out from the tip of the north island to the bottom of the south and everywhere inbetween, yet on the forum, we're all in the same place. It's this that brings the happy bits and the sad bits to your sofa, desk or chair.

I've not been able to concentrate much today, and I know I had joked a few times on threads with Sam, but I never personally met him. I'm still at a loss for words. This is the first 'loss' for me since joining the forum too.</blockquote>

too true

i've only met a few of you in person but just reading threads and sharing rides etc.
i feel as if i know a lot of people here.
well i dont know what to write now just still thinking about this.
although ive been thinking about my wife and kids. and how short life can be so love every moment spent with them and the people close to me.

[madboy]

OMG....

It's taken me that long to get through this thread. What constructive comments can I add? None.

I've met him a couple times on rides, and admired the determination that he rode that 250 with... RIP buddy.

[FOZ]

I went to school with sam and spoke to him during a brief passing by last week. Didnt know he had gotten himself a bike until jus recently where we mentioned going on a ride sometime. He used to drive around an old bright green DX corolla wagon for those that mite have seen him cruising the streets of wellington. Looks like sam made alot of friends on here and was a very keen biker for the short time that he was on 2 wheels.
RIP Sam.

[wkid_one]

Kinda brings home the statement 'you aren't promised tomorrow'.....

[Motoracer]

cross-post from another thread. I thought it might be better off under here...



We read and post of fellow bikers around NZ who have been unfortunate and while we read the posts, we pause and think about the loss, but we didn't know anything about them. This is different. Everyone on KB is well known, regardless of how many posts they've made and how they are seen in the community, they are still part of Kiwi Biker, which brings it real close to home. We're stretched out from the tip of the north island to the bottom of the south and everywhere inbetween, yet on the forum, we're all in the same place. It's this that brings the happy bits and the sad bits to your sofa, desk or chair.


I've not been able to concentrate much today, and I know I had joked a few times on threads with Sam, but I never personally met him. I'm still at a loss for words. This is the first 'loss' for me since joining the forum too.
Yea, I fully agree with the statement above. Well said, who ever it was.

[bugjuice]

Yea, I fully agree with the statement above. Well said, who ever it was.
this was from me, but I originally put it in the thread asking about the silent thread. I wrote it and realised that this is something that I feel I should say here, so I copied it over..

[Stevo]

Seconded,........................ Carried

[Hitcher]

Call for road works after motorcyclist dies

02.05.05 12.00pm


Calls for urgent road works on a Wairarapa road have been intensified following a fatal crash yesterday.

A Wellington motorcyclist who died in Masterton Hospital yesterday is the fourth person to die in three years following crashes at a bend on the Masterton-Martinborough Road at Gladstone.

The man, 20, died after his motorcycle collided with a car near the crest of a rising bend on the road at Gladstone about 1.45pm. His name has not yet been made public.

The smash happened just metres from the spot where Joseph Tyacke and Tony Bak were killed when American tourist Pamela Stone struck a group of motorcyclists in her Honda 4WD vehicle on Anzac Day, 2002.

Earlier this year Masterton man Bernie Esler died in hospital several days after crashing his motorcycle on the same curve. It has yet to be established whether the medical complications that caused his death were the result of serious injuries he received in the crash.

Mr Tyacke's widow Shirley Tyacke said lives were being lost because roading authorities have not tackled the design of the S-bend corner.

"There's been two accidents there since ours and these would never have happened if the road was straighter," Mrs Tyacke said yesterday.

She said she had been under the impression the road would be altered and that new warning signs put up after the crash were merely an interim measure.

- WAIRARAPA TIMES-AGE

[R6_kid]

man this sucks, i've had a wierd feeling something was wrong when i started reading. Sounds like he was a good guy and you cant complain with that.

Im heading down to thames this friday night and i sure as hell will be taking it slower than normal just to make sure i get there in one piece.

Keep an eye out and try to avoid "known spots"

stay safe, stay alive

rest in piece sam.

~G~

[Uncle B]

I am deeply saddened by this passing of a fellow biker on a road that I love to go fast on and leave the worlds troubles behind.

Events like this make you stop and think......mere mortals we are.

R I P Sam

[Rainbow Wizard]

He gets my vote for endorsing the most favourable impression, both in his living and in his passing. A fine young man who despite his young age has left his important message in the minds and hearts of many. Long may he and his message be remembered. Thankyou Sam.


"Met Flyin yesterday - He's a good dude, and has chosen the right handle, because he was! Wish I could ride like that after only 4 months on a bike." Jim2

[ricksta]

oh man.... :( i'm new to KB but to hear that a fellow motorcylist has gone is just sad...

May u rest in peace Sam... us KB'ers will always miss ya heaps!

[bevsta]

Rest in peace bud, only just saw this now but absolutely gutted to see a member of such an awesome group taken so tragically.
Thoughts with the family and those guys and gurls who were close,
very sad.