Another rider down. 14th August 2005 [Archive]

crashe

14th August 2005, 14:06

RIP to KBer Oldfart/Bruce 14th August 2005

RIP Oldfart = Bruce.
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NZ Police CommCens Alert 13:00 14-08-2005 Waikato

Location of incident: Te Rerenga Kuaotunu Road Whangapoua

Incident Type: fatal vehicle accident

Police are in attendance at a motorcycle v car in the coromandel area. A motorcyclist has collided with a car. The scene is approximately 5 kms out of Matarangi heading towards coromandel on SH 26. No details are available on the deceased. The road is closd and will be for several hours and diversions are in place

Issued by: Inspector Kerry Watson

onearmedbandit

14th August 2005, 14:15

Hopes it's not a brother or sister from here, but none-the-less still a fallen rider. RIP.

Marknz

14th August 2005, 14:33

Sad News indeed. Our thoughts are with the friends and family of the deceased, whoever he or she is.

RIP

Anyone got contact numbers to check on our KBer's?

Riff Raff

14th August 2005, 14:59

Oh No! Whoever it is, RIP. I hate waiting to find out if it's anyone I know.

Riff Raff

14th August 2005, 15:11

Anyone got contact numbers to check on our KBer's?
We've just got hold of LooseBruce and it wasn't anyone on their ride. Also got hold of the litre boys who were doing a ride out that way and they're all OK.

oldrider

14th August 2005, 15:44

My thoughts are for the motorcyclist and those in the car but why do they assume that "A motorcyclist has collided with a car" rather than a "car has collided with a motorcyclist." It is just a state of mind in this country. Very sad, John. :no:

Quasievil

14th August 2005, 16:32

hi all just come back from the Loosebruce ride, and I can tell you it wasnt one of us.

I saw alot of bikes this morning though when leaving Kopu and meet a few new faces who were heading that way, I dont think they weere KBrs though.
two on R1's cant remember the others

never nice to hear huh ?

Sniper

14th August 2005, 16:33

RIP to the biker

oldfart

14th August 2005, 16:58

James Deuce

14th August 2005, 17:02

Oh no. SOrry to hear that Logan. My thoughts are with you and your family.

FROSTY

14th August 2005, 17:03

Sorry to hear that KK--Look after your mum dude and if ya need help just yell

Bonez

14th August 2005, 17:04

crashe

14th August 2005, 17:07

So sorry to hear it was your stepdad KK.
Please pass on my condolances.......

RIP Bruce.

onearmedbandit

14th August 2005, 17:14

Sorry to hear that KK. My thoughts are with you.

(I'm a little confused here, is Bruce 'Oldfart'? Don't mean to upset anyone.)

Quasievil

14th August 2005, 17:21

Oh my god, Im so sorry KK and family, having met him it upsets me a great deal, please pass on my best wishes and thoughts to your family. Please let me know if anything I can do.

Sorry Bud

Paul in NZ

14th August 2005, 17:23

Sorry to hear this terrible news Logan and please know our thoughts are with you... Please look out for your family and let us know what we can do eh!

Paul and Vicki

"No one's death comes to pass without making some impression, and those close to the deceased inherit part of the liberated soul and become richer in their humanness." ~ Hermann Broch

bugjuice

14th August 2005, 17:24

that's terrible news.. there were quite a few bikes out today, was a popular day for the loop. Thoughts are with you and your family Logan..

Shade

14th August 2005, 17:25

Brother.

Im real sorry to hear it aye man. Like I said on the phone, if you need anything at all, dont hesitate to ask.

And yeh, oldfart = Bruce. An awesome guy.

14th August 2005, 17:27

Kia Kaha
Our condolences to Logan and family, "Bruce", RIP dude...

Al & Thea

DEATH_INC.

14th August 2005, 17:28

Sorry to hear of your loss KK.Very sad to hear this.

SixPackBack

14th August 2005, 17:41

RIP oldfart.......condolences to family and freinds.

HCW

14th August 2005, 17:46

Hey Logan, Sorry to hear about your loss, If theres anything i can do, let me know.
R.I.P Bruce.

froggyfrenchman

14th August 2005, 17:52

Sorry to hear this KK. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Nothing worse than hearing bout a bike down. Lookafter yourself and family

RiderInBlack

14th August 2005, 18:03

Fuck!! OldFart killed. Shit! Had only just meet Bruce 3 weeks ago on Zed's Northern. Was a nice bloke. Seemed to handle that 500 pretty good too.

Really sorry to hear this Logan. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Let us know when and where the funeral is going to be and how the family would feel about a Bike or two turning up for it, as I would wish to be there.

Doug

14th August 2005, 18:05

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So sorry to hear this news Logan. We met Bruce briefly at Taupo a while ago, he seemed like a very good guy. Sincere condolences to you and the family.

Lynda and Hamish
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enigma51

14th August 2005, 18:09

Just to confirm Bruce did pass away this afternoon. I am in contact with his family and will pass on all the messages. Please refrain from any negative messages as his friends and family will be reading all the messages

Thanks Guys and Girls

Two Smoker

14th August 2005, 18:11

Hey Logo,

Huge loss! Im very sorry to hear about Bruce... As I said when i called you just before, anything you or your family needs, give me a ring 24/7... Keep well mate...

aff-man

14th August 2005, 18:15

Shit sorry to hear that KK. I think we saw them heading off from autobahn this morning? :no: :no:

Again my condolences..

SuperDave

14th August 2005, 18:15

Sorry to hear that, thoughts with you and your family Logan. RIP Bruce

raster

14th August 2005, 18:15

Sorry to hear, our thoughts are with you all.

Wellyman

14th August 2005, 18:15

Hey Logan,
I'm sad to hear about this tragic news.
Such bad things happen to such good people.
If you need anything at all gimme a call,i shall PM ya my numbers.
Best Wishes,
Dan

MrMelon

14th August 2005, 18:17

Ah crap I'm sorry to hear that :( My condolences.

enigma51

14th August 2005, 18:20

Shit sorry to hear that KK. I think we saw them heading off from autobahn this morning? :no: :no:

Again my condolences..
Yip thats correct the three of us left before everyone else

chic 'n' charge

14th August 2005, 18:24

Hey K.K - so sorry to hear another kb'er has to feel the pain of the death of a loved one. I know it probably doesn't mean much - but take strength from all who offer support. It does get better with time - wont feel like it today, next week, next month - but believe me it does. Your stepdad is in good hands - my stepdad (died in April, crashed at racetrack) will show him around, and they can sit and talk bike stories all night long.

Love and hugs to you and your family. Make sure you take care of mum - she needs all the hugs she can get - maybe not straight away, but it will come.

PM me if ya want. Happy to talk more with ya.

Take care

Aaron717

14th August 2005, 18:24

Sorry to hear of your loss Logan and family.

Thoughts are with you all. RIP Bruce.

Take care out there guys.

Az

kels

14th August 2005, 18:28

My heart stops every time I hear of a bike going down. My thoughts are with his family and friends.... RIP

SPman

14th August 2005, 18:28

Oh hell Logan - didnt know Bruce was your step dad.
My very sincere condolences to you, your mum and family.
Met Bruce a couple of times and he seemed a very capable rider who didnt take undue risks or anything . . .
There are plenty of people out here you can call on if you need anything, Logan, so take care and look after your mum.

Sensei

14th August 2005, 18:28

Thought's are with you & Family .

Riff Raff

14th August 2005, 18:29

Logan I'm really sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with all of you. We are all here for you if you need us. May Bruce RIP.

Eyetie

14th August 2005, 18:31

Really sorry to hear about this Logan, thoughts are with you and your family.

Lou Girardin

14th August 2005, 18:33

This is really tragic.
My wife and I did the loop in the cage, we stayed at Whitianga Sat night.
I saw a couple of groups of bikes and thought to myself, "lucky buggers, hope they have a ball". Who could imagine one of them would soon be dead?
I hope you and your family all find the strength to cope with this terrible loss Logan.

Firefight

14th August 2005, 18:39

hey Logan, have just logged on and heard seen the news.

I am gutted to hear, if you need anything give me a call night or day, you know the numbers, I will tell Amy later on tonight.

Rest in Peace Bruce.

Dave

_Gina_

14th August 2005, 18:39

Our thoughts are with you Logan, your Mother and Bruce's Family.

RIP Bruce.

Mark & Gina.

Zed

14th August 2005, 18:53

Fuck!! OldFart killed. Shit! Had only just meet Bruce 3 weeks ago on Zed's Northern. Was a nice bloke. Seemed to handle that 500 pretty good too.Yes Bruce was a nice bloke, he introduced himself to me several weeks ago on a ride and told me he was KK's relation.

Bruce's family has my deepest sympathy over his loss - what a tragedy. This is very upsetting news.

Phurrball

14th August 2005, 18:57

RIP Oldfart/Bruce :weep:

My heart is heavy whenever I hear of a rider down.

Our thoughts are with you and your family KK.

Ross & Ingrid.

CPB

14th August 2005, 19:00

Always so sad to hear of a fellow biker lost. My thoughts go out to all family and friends.
CPB

Kwaka-Kid

14th August 2005, 19:05

*signature*It is better to have ridden & crashed than never to have ridden at all

Hey guys, thanks once again for all the offerings of support etc.

Just thought id quote Bruce's signature, its whats keeping me positive, he loved to ride, he would be the last person to ever try and prove anything to anyone on a bike, was the sort of rider to just go for a sunny sunday cruise, i guess thats why its so hard to swallow, however he did know the risks, even in riding sensibly, and passed away doing what he loved doing.

loved 'ya Bruce, and am thankful for the time in your life you spent with me.

Rest In Peace

White trash

14th August 2005, 19:08

Logan, as with everyone else here, my thoughts are with you and your family. A tradgedy at any time but so much worse so close to home.

We're all here for you man.

RIP Bruce.

enigma51

14th August 2005, 19:16

Hey guys, thanks once again for all the offerings of support etc.

Just thought id quote Bruce's signature, its whats keeping me positive, he loved to ride, he would be the last person to ever try and prove anything to anyone on a bike, was the sort of rider to just go for a sunny sunday cruise, i guess thats why its so hard to swallow, however he did know the risks, even in riding sensibly, and passed away doing what he loved doing.

loved 'ya Bruce, and am thankful for the time in your life you spent with me.

Rest In Peace

Yip mate he did nothing different than what usualy does just was his time I think. I will miss the "you there" answer on the phone or the just plain simple talking about which super 12 or all black player is a wanker or even worse the call on thursday are you up for a ride the weather is looking good or the stop at the bombay autobahn for a coffee after a ride. He loved his coffee. He will be missed by me and Natalie :weep:

jazbug5

14th August 2005, 19:19

This is very sad news, and I'm at a loss for what to say.
Logan, you and your mum will be in all of our thoughts; so sorry, mate.

Lord Pac

14th August 2005, 19:22

My condolences mate! Thoughts are with you and your family..

forty two

14th August 2005, 19:25

Very sad. Sincere condolences to all the family. Take care.

Gazzar

14th August 2005, 19:32

Sorry to hear about this Logan and our thoughts are with your family and you

Gary

Blackbird

14th August 2005, 19:33

RIP Bruce

Sincere condolences to you and your family Logan, even though we've never met.

Geoff

stify

14th August 2005, 19:42

Rip Bruce

sorry to hear the sad news,my sincere condolences to you and your family

750Y

14th August 2005, 19:45

my respect & sympathies to you & your family KK.
Remember the good times & keep the spirit alive...

rfc85

14th August 2005, 19:49

Sorry KK, condolances to all the family
RIP Bruce

duckman

14th August 2005, 19:49

KK, My deepest condolances for your loss. If you need anything, remember you have a world of friends right here on KB.

RIP Bruce.

Big Dave

14th August 2005, 19:50

Sincere condolences.

Grinner

14th August 2005, 19:53

SAD news.
My thoughts go to all who knew him.

2_SL0

14th August 2005, 19:55

Sorry to hear this, my thoughts go out to the family.

MadDuck

14th August 2005, 19:57

Logan such sad news indeed. My thoughts are with you at this time...nothing more I can think of to say that would actually help.

Draw strength from your KB family.

Keystone19

14th August 2005, 20:04

RIP Oldfart.

My thoughts are with you and your family KK.

14th August 2005, 20:05

Always smiled at reading Oldfart''s signature line, it struck a common cord in many of us I'd guess about why we ride- because we love it. Sorry to hear this news and more so to check and see that he really wasn't OLD.
RIP

Joni

14th August 2005, 20:07

Logan, Im so sorry to hear about this, my condolences to you and your family :(

Magua

14th August 2005, 20:09

Terrible news, and a fellow biker to boot :no:. My Condolences

WINJA

14th August 2005, 20:23

MY CONDLENCES TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS

MacD

14th August 2005, 20:24

Very sad news, my condolences to KK and family.

pillion

14th August 2005, 20:27

Sorry to hear that KK--Look after your mum dude and if ya need help just yell

yes & from me too Logan - take care

MikeL

14th August 2005, 20:36

Logan, I don't know what to say. I had ridden a couple of times with Bruce, most recently a couple of weeks ago when we went up north. On that occasion I remember we were chatting at the service station before leaving and he spoke very highly of you. He impressed me with his commonsense, compassion and cheerfulness. All I can say is that, tragic though the accident was, he would probably have wished to go no other way.
My heartfelt condolences.
Mike

scumdog

14th August 2005, 20:55

So sad KK, my condolences to all concerned.

Nothing else I can say.

jimbo600

14th August 2005, 20:57

KK, Sorry to hear about the terrible news. Deepest condolences to youself and family.

myvice

14th August 2005, 21:05

Deepest condolences to you and your family.
Karl, Jacqui & Daryll.

Blackadda

14th August 2005, 21:08

Very sad news, sorry for your loss and condolences to the Whanau involved.

chickenfunkstar

14th August 2005, 21:11

Thats terrible news, i've ridden with Bruce a couple of times, nice guy.

RIP
Condolences to his family.

Kwaka-Kid

14th August 2005, 21:57

Yip mate he did nothing different than what usualy does just was his time I think. I will miss the "you there" answer on the phone or the just plain simple talking about which super 12 or all black player is a wanker or even worse the call on thursday are you up for a ride the weather is looking good or the stop at the bombay autobahn for a coffee after a ride. He loved his coffee. He will be missed by me and Natalie :weep:\

its too true! i will always remember the "you there?" to answer the phone :weep:, geezzz i will miss that, What an awesome guy, i am grateful that he got to come around to my new house on saturday whilst i was polyurethaning the floors, he bought me lunch and everything. Always so considerate, so dependable, and just plain great!

Again thanks Logan (enigma) for all.

et al

14th August 2005, 22:11

Condolences.

skidMark

14th August 2005, 22:19

R.I.P Bruce

my condolences to the family

Ixion

14th August 2005, 22:32

Very sad to hear another tragic loss in the KB family.

RIP, condolences to his family and friends.

Juan

14th August 2005, 22:50

Condolences from over here.....

Motoracer

14th August 2005, 23:32

I am very very sadden by this news..

I'm so sorry Logan...

Having met Bruce and riden with him once its just difficult to belive and take it in.

RIP, Bruce, AKA Oldfart, a kiwibiker member, an all round top bloke.

loosebruce

15th August 2005, 00:10

I cant believe it either, my thoughts are with you Logan and co.
Bruce was a great guy meet him more than a few times on rides, good rider, am shocked it was him and deeply saddened at this tragic crash.

Like as all the others, anything i can do to help, let me know.

Thoughts out to Logan (enigma) and Will, no one should ever have to deal with what you guys had to today, anything i can do for you guys i'm always here.

RIP Bruce

soundbeltfarm

15th August 2005, 00:41

condolences to you and your family mate.

Indiana_Jones

15th August 2005, 01:08

RIP :(

-Indy

Suney

15th August 2005, 01:26

I'm so sorry to hear about your lost kk.
He sounds like he was a top bloke
Condolesnces to the family

wari

15th August 2005, 02:48

:( ... VErry sorry to hear a-bout this KK .. PArse on our condollenses to all yur familly .

6Chris6

15th August 2005, 06:53

Still don't really know what to say, saw Bruce on saturday and had a quick chat, he was a real down to earth guy, no pretentions, and will be sorely missed.
Logo, you know we're there for you brother, anytime. As I know you'll be there for your mum.
R.I.P. Bruce
Chris

placidfemme

15th August 2005, 07:20

Condolences to the family and RIP Bruce.

Stevo

15th August 2005, 08:01

Sorry to hear of your loss KK. And my/our thoughts are with all you close to Bruce. RIP mate

sarg

15th August 2005, 08:15

sorry to hear of this sad event Logan

our thoughts and hearts are with you and all of your family

RIP Bruce

Jon and Kerry

V Twin Raver

15th August 2005, 08:20

I have only just caught up with this news.

My Condolences to you and your family Logan.

I spoke with Bruce just yesterday morning at Kopu before the other guys turned up.

RIP Bruce.

Beemer

15th August 2005, 08:27

Very sad news, even if the rider is not personally known to us all, merely by being a rider he was 'one of us'. Condolences to the family.

Maximus

15th August 2005, 08:30

Very sad news, even if the rider is not personally known to us all, merely by being a rider he was 'one of us'. Condolences to the family.

Yes, you took the words right out of my mouth.

RIP Bruce.

Krayy

15th August 2005, 08:38

Fuck!! OldFart killed. Shit! Had only just meet Bruce 3 weeks ago on Zed's Northern. Was a nice bloke. Seemed to handle that 500 pretty good too.

Heck. I was on Zed's ride too and met Bruce then. I seem to recall that he took fairly conservative lines, so him running over the centre line doesn't seem to ring true for mine. R.I.P. and best wishes to the family KK.

sels1

15th August 2005, 08:42

Saddened to new this news, our thoughts are with you.

steved

15th August 2005, 08:49

Very sad news, even if the rider is not personally known to us all, merely by being a rider he was 'one of us'. Condolences to the family.
My sentiments also.

Lias

15th August 2005, 09:14

Got to work this morning and read the police email.. Logged in hoping it wasnt one of ours but alas it was.

RIP Oldfart.

Wolf

15th August 2005, 09:14

hey guys, Logan here a.k.a Kwaka-Kid

thanks for all the wishes and take care riding out there all.

just to end the nasty feeling thats prolly in your minds etc i have posted this, i take it you have already worked it out

twas my stepfather Bruce.

once again take care all and thanks Enigma for all you have done so far.

Logan
Heya Logan, condolences to you and yours.

I know your loss is a lot more personal than any loss I feel, but I am certainly going to miss oldfart/Bruce's posts - he came across as a really neat guy.

All the best to you and your family.

Madmax

15th August 2005, 09:21

sorry to hear about this i worked with him at the hospital
before he left to go to telecom
thoughts to family :devil2:

Smorg

15th August 2005, 09:27

So sorry to hear the news, life is so fragile..........
RIP

T.I.E

15th August 2005, 09:28

hope this time passes you quickly. and the pain dissapears. my condolences to your and your family. you know where we are if ya need to go for a ride or need anything.

ManDownUnder

15th August 2005, 09:49

KK - my thoughts are with you chap... you and the faily. I think Frosty put it best - if you need anything, feel free to put your hand up ok?

Nigel

All - do we have a pic of Bruce? Can we post it in here?

Did that "Fallen Riders" page ever get off the ground - I recall there was a lot of discussion about a few months ago.

Stroker Girl

15th August 2005, 10:11

Hey Logan

So sorry to hear about your step dad. Please accept our condolences. Take care mate.

Emma

NodMan

15th August 2005, 10:16

you get on ya bike in the morning and its another day in heaven...why the hell did the world have to stop THIS DAY...after 35 years riding together YOU were the safe one the sensible one the one who didnt hoon you were ALWAYS the voice of reason...we knew the road so bloody well mate we would show the young ones the safe way thru
you were more than a stepdad or godfather to Logo and the twins...
YOU WERE HIS MENTOR ...YOU STILL ARE MATE, BEST MAN, BEST MATE,

We"ll ride together again too soon mate just get those Zeds ready

Sorry Logo son you should never have had to tell mum ...but ya too bloody fast boy.. that was the longest 10 m inutes of our lives NEVER AGAIN

Finally to all those that helped at scene and especially Logan G...hope you never have to go there again......ride safe guys that grim reapers still getting the wrong ones

GN1NiteStnd

15th August 2005, 10:30

Sad news :weep:

You sort of forget the dangers of riding motorcycles after a while.
Hope it doesnt stop you from riding completely.
It doesnt sound like he was the person that would wanted this.

My Condolences to everyone who knew him.

Sniper

15th August 2005, 10:35

Sorry to hear KK, best wishes to you and your family mate

slob

15th August 2005, 10:38

I was truly saddened to hear this news. My deepest condolences to KK and his family. I've met Bruce on a couple of occassions, and I found him to be a pretty decent bloke and a sensible and smooth rider. My thoughts are with him this morning.

kerryg

15th August 2005, 10:50

My condolences to Bruce's family and friends, this is terrible news. At least he was in the company of friends, doing what he loved.

DemonWolf

15th August 2005, 10:51

Condolences to KK and the entire Family... Tragic news. Our hearts go out to you and yours.

enigma51

15th August 2005, 11:03

Finally to all those that helped at scene and especially Logan G...hope you never have to go there again......ride safe guys that grim reapers still getting the wrong ones

Bruce would have done the same for me so no worries.

Devil

15th August 2005, 11:08

.....:(.....

svs

15th August 2005, 11:25

sad news indeed. take care kk, our thoughts are with you and the rest of your family and friends.

phil

spudchucka

15th August 2005, 11:44

It seems like there has been a lot tragedies amongst the KB community this year.

Our thoughts go out to you Logan and to your family.

Damon

15th August 2005, 12:11

I'm really sorry to hear your news KK, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Damon

hondacmx450

15th August 2005, 12:20

RIP may the ones that did not get to ride with you have the chance in years to come
to the family sorry 4 you to have this pain

Gixxer 4 ever

15th August 2005, 12:30

Feck it. Take care K.K and family.

MSTRS

15th August 2005, 12:31

Been away this w/e & only just now catching up. Saddened to read of this. We are thinking of you, KK & your family.

WRT

15th August 2005, 12:39

Very sad news, even if the rider is not personally known to us all, merely by being a rider he was 'one of us'. Condolences to the family.

I cannot put it better. My condolences to friends and family in these tough times - take comfort in that you are better for having been able to share a part of your life with someone who from all accounts appears to have been a great man.

TonyB

15th August 2005, 12:54

Really sorry to hear about this KK. My condolences to you and your family.

Robbo

15th August 2005, 13:00

Sincere Condolences to KK and Family

Regards

Robbo

riffer

15th August 2005, 13:01

Damn.Just logged on after a few days away from KB.

Not good news. RIP Bruce.

My condolences Logan and family.

madboy

15th August 2005, 13:09

My thoughts are with you KK & family. RIP Bruce.

N4CR

15th August 2005, 14:37

After a few days of intermittant KB usage, coming online to see another thread like this really sucks. Every time I see a thread like this I have to consider what my own relatives/people I know would think if this was me. I can only feebly imagine what Bruces relatives and friends are going though...

Things like this put you in your place - no one is immortal.

Hails to KK and everyone else affected.

Vagabond

15th August 2005, 17:14

Really sorry to hear of your loss Logan, take care.
Regards
Colin.

Slim

15th August 2005, 17:22

My thoughts and condolences to everyone involved. You know where we are if you need anything KY or Nodman.

Lisa & Craig

15th August 2005, 18:16

My condolances Logan :hug:

RiderInBlack

15th August 2005, 19:43

Did that "Fallen Riders" page ever get off the ground - I recall there was a lot of discussion about a few months ago.Was thinking that today, as the loss of Bruce reminded me of the KB'ers that have passed away:bye:

vfrboy

15th August 2005, 20:19

He was a great guy, meet him at my dad's (paul richardson) barbecues and was always keen to talk bikes. Never got to meet you Logan, but heard plenty about your racing through him. My condolences to you, your brothers and your mother.

Rhino

15th August 2005, 20:45

Hi Logan, Paul Richardson here. Maryanne and I offer our sympathies to you all. A great mate, Best Man at our wedding and I was a witness at his and your Mum's wedding. Many a night spent at our place or theirs, setting the world to rights with a little lubrication.

Give you Mum our love, we will be there whenever she needs us.

Maryanne and Paul Richardson (Rhino & Scorpy)

PS: RIP Bruce, ride free.

Scorpygirl

15th August 2005, 21:01

Hi all

This is a message to pass onto Bronwyn, Bruce's wife. We cannot know how you are feeling at the moment but are hearts and thoughts are with you. We will never forget the good times with you guys around at our place or yours or that he was there as Paul's best man and the day of your own wedding. You had a beautiful relationship that we saw grow and grow. We are both gutted and do not know what to do for the best. There have been many tears already. Bruce was always our rock and he was always there for Paul.

We will be there for you all when you need us.

Love and God Bless

Maryanne

motobob

15th August 2005, 21:02

My condolences to KK and your family. This is very sad news. Like some of the others I have only met Bruce a couple of times. He certainly was a great guy and will be sadly missed. It is hard to believe that after saying Hi to him on Sunday at Bombay that he has now passed on. I hope the support from the KB people helps ease the pain you guys are feeling.

Rest in Peace Bruce

pete376403

15th August 2005, 23:09

Nothing I can say that hasn't already ben said better but man its a bummer to see one of the KB family go down. Condolences to all.

Ghost Lemur

15th August 2005, 23:22

Condolences Logan, and to the rest of your family too.

Everything has been articulated by others better than I could do, so I'll "ditto" all their comments.

Good to read you taking the positive attitude through all this, not having known him, I'm still sure he would have prefered it too.

Kwaka-Kid

15th August 2005, 23:37

thanks everybody, and Hi to Paul + Maryanne. I have shown mum through most of these posts, and thats kinda helped, thanks maryanne for your post.

Other then that cheers everybody, i dont know how i come across as strong or whatever because i swear its far from how it is, though someone has to keep the regular flow of things going, and things need to be sorted for mum, she needs support and thats what im here for.

I will now just say the worst thing i have ever had to do in life is alone be the one to tell my own mum that her husband wont be coming home. Twas the hardest and longest 10 mins of my life and by far the worst. Thanks dad for coming so quick and being there to support me, and of course mum.

Just wanted to say I know we have to be strong through this Bruce and that you will be watching us, but you’ve left such a gap in our lives it just might take awhile. In the mean time make sure there aint’ just two zeddys waiting up there for you and dad but a third for me as well, don’t stress though - ill give you a good 80 years yet to get her ready for me!

Rhino

15th August 2005, 23:53

thanks everybody, and Hi to Paul + Maryanne. I have shown mum through most of these posts, and thats kinda helped, thanks maryanne for your post.

Hi Logan,

Lots of tears here, but we will do what we can to help you, your brothers and your Mum.

All our love, Paul & Maryanne.

Pixie

15th August 2005, 23:54

RIP oldfart

enigma51

16th August 2005, 09:57

v.ros`

16th August 2005, 10:06

RIP Bruce.

Deano

16th August 2005, 10:33

Just wanted to say I know we have to be strong through this Bruce and that you will be watching us, but you’ve left such a gap in our lives it just might take awhile. In the mean time make sure there aint’ just two zeddys waiting up there for you and dad but a third for me as well, don’t stress though - ill give you a good 80 years yet to get her ready for me!

I hope you and the family can take solace in the knowledge that Bruce is cruising the great highway in the sky, doing something he loves.

ManDownUnder

16th August 2005, 10:45

...And logan dont worry if you need a "Shoulder" im there for you mate.

I think you speak for many of us - there's no shortage of people out there thinking about you Logan. Mate - I hardly know you but this has been on my mind.

Was wondering about throwing it in last night on the way home. Too much carnage, too many deaths. But no, I'm going to grow from this - learn and enjoy.

I don't claim to know Bruce, not sure I ever met him, but I know you can usually judge a person from the company they keep, and their reaction in times of need.

Bruce must have been a good guy, and sounds like you're good man too Logan.

Time will heal, but don't be in a hurry to heal. My step dad passed away Mar 2001 and it's an honour to visit his graveside now, and I do so when time permits.

Good luck Logan - and we're here for you. Talking helps, and exercise helps. Go for a run or a walk or throw stones out to sea. It all helps and gives you time to stop, think and say your goodbyes.

It's sad to hear it ended like this - wish I could do more.
MDU

_Gina_

16th August 2005, 11:24

Was wondering about throwing it in last night on the way home.

I was too :no:

enigma51

16th August 2005, 11:34

Guys the last thing bruce would want is for people to stop riding. He loved his riding and died doing something he loved. The only thing that is important is that we put aside petty things and take everyday as your last. If your upset with someone get it out and make things right dont sit on it. You feel pretty crap when there is unresolved things which 99% of the time is something you should not be feeling crap about.

Reverent enigma will now stop preaching!

FEINT

16th August 2005, 12:05

RIP Bruce A.k.a Oldfart. Thoughts are with his family.

gamgee

16th August 2005, 12:46

oh no, when i first read this it hadn't put a name, that sucks, RIP bruce!!!

Hitcher

16th August 2005, 13:12

Sad news. I can't believe I missed seeing this thread on Sunday. Our thoughts are with you Logan and your family.

Brett & Jane

Eurygnomes

16th August 2005, 13:43

Hey KK.

Am really saddened to find this out, but am really glad that he got an opportunity to see your 20th birthday...and your new house. From what I've read, he really respected you as a person - which is just awesome to see - and I know you returned the sentiment.

I've not met either of you, but consider you family regardless, so take care of you, as well as your Mum.

And rest easy Bruce, we'll take care of the lad.
Nomes

Brains

16th August 2005, 14:31

Never met the man, which is my loss because he certainly sounds like a stand up sorta guy. Thoughts with Logan, his mum, and Bruces many friends.

Brendan.

Lou Girardin

16th August 2005, 14:50

Without seeming insensitive, can anyone shed light on what happened?
Sometimes the circumstances of an accident like this makes a difference to those concerned.

enigma51

16th August 2005, 14:55

Without seeming insensitive, can anyone shed light on what happened?
Sometimes the circumstances of an accident like this makes a difference to those concerned.
At this point in time it is still under investigation as to what exactly happend and to speculate on what happend would not be fair on family and friends

Warr

16th August 2005, 17:15

Without seeming insensitive, can anyone shed light on what happened?
Sometimes the circumstances of an accident like this makes a difference to those concerned.
There is an article in todays Waikato Times regarding Bruce.
Link (http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/waikatotimes/0,2106,3379476a6004,00.html)

Lou Girardin

16th August 2005, 17:26

There is an article in todays Waikato Times regarding Bruce.
Link (http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/waikatotimes/0,2106,3379476a6004,00.html)

Thanks for that.

NinjaBoy

16th August 2005, 18:01

Like RIB, LBruce and MikeL I met Bruce for the first time on one of Zed's SH16 rides. He seemed a sensible confident rider and I remember the wave he gave me as he turned off the motorway on the homeward run. He will be sorely missed.

RIP Bruce

raster

16th August 2005, 19:48

There is an article in todays Waikato Times regarding Bruce.
Link (http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/waikatotimes/0,2106,3379476a6004,00.html)

Thanks for that.

junkmaster

16th August 2005, 20:26

funny you should mention the "you there" that's the way my Dad answers the phone.. he is Bruces oldest brother, I'll miss my uncle very much and regret not seeing more of him lately. Lee

enigma51

16th August 2005, 20:47

funny you should mention the "you there" that's the way my Dad answers the phone.. he is Bruces oldest brother, I'll miss my uncle very much and regret not seeing more of him lately. Lee
Me and peter (one of the brothers) was talking about it a few seconds ago.

Scorpygirl

16th August 2005, 21:32

Hi Scorpygirl here

I just remember the big bear hugs after he came through the door at our place with his coolie bag full of beers. Then Paul (Rhino) and I would wake up in the morning and say "Did someone have a party and forget to invite us" as we took all the stuff out to the recycling bin!!

Then there was Bronwyn and the Roses Chocolates but that's another story.

Loves you all.

Maryanne

enigma51

16th August 2005, 21:36

I use to stop on sunday at his house and in front the garage there would stand an army of empties and I would say had a heavy night bruce and he would go "no just the usual"

Kwaka-Kid

16th August 2005, 21:59

hahaha! oh how true it was Logan, how true it was! There was always the dirty old Bean Rock bottles lined up across the bottom edge of the garage, i never did beleive it was him alone (thought maybe mum had slipped a dozen down or something!) till i used to turn up and attend his ritual friday and saturday night, either rugby/sport or just watching movies and beer!

Also Hi Lee, dont hold any regrets hey! thats never fun for anybody and at times like these we must keep our chins up. Will be nice to meet you on Thursday.

and Maryanne, thanks for those memroies, and thank paul for the call not so long ago, its really hard to talk for everybody i guess, but alot gets felt without being said thru that phone line! do look forward to catching you guys again Thursday.

P.S have been meaning to say to everyone, at times like these i know everybody is thinking about the family and wishing us the best but please do all take care of yourselves! i remember how bad it feels just to be on the outside, and to be thinking of the immediate family involved and feeling so helpless but wanting to do whatever i could. well you all have, mum is overwhelmed with all the flowers shes received, and I have full time employment answering that phone every 10 mins! Thank you once again.

Logan

KATWYN

17th August 2005, 09:21

I use to stop on sunday at his house and in front the garage there would stand an army of empties and I would say had a heavy night bruce and he would go "no just the usual"

Bruce sounded like a real hard case.

I'm so sorry for your loss and am thinking of you and your family Kwaka.