Uncle B's Funeral Details

[Pex Adams]

Hi All,

On behalf of Bruce's Family and Friends. I would like to thank you all for all the messages, support, & offerings. I can not say enough, how much it means to us all, in this tragic time...

The funeral will be held at Gee & Hickton Chapel at 2pm Thursday (7th December). The location is the corners of Knight Rd and Cornwall Street. The carpark will available for Family and Motorbikes only. Please park cars on the nearby streets.

Following the service the will be light refreshments served. Debbie has wished to have a cremation. Which friends & family can escort the body to the Akatarawa's. Where this will happen.

Messages to the family can be sent to the Hannaford Family C/o Gee & Hickton Po Box 30127, Lower Hutt.

Donations can be made on the day to the SPCA.

Notices will be into tomorrow's Dominion Post, and Herald.

Pm me if you want to know anything else. I will try and answer you asap.

[Bend-it]

Yup, I'll be there...

[MSTRS]

Thank you - we will be there

[madmal64]

Thanks for posting the details. Appreciate it. I will be there

[yungatart]

Thanks for that, anyone heading to Lower Hutt after Darryl's funeral who wants to break their journey here and spend the night, you are most welcome. We have 2 spare single beds and heaps of floor space/ camp stretchers.
PM for details - either Mstrs or me

[skelstar]

Thanks Pex. I'll be there.

[Wasp]

Thanks, I'll be there.

[Lissa]

Thanks Pete, I will be there. Take care.

[Sparky Bills]

Ill be there.

[Dafe]

See you all there!

[biggles1]

Thanks, I'll be there.

[Clivoris]

Cheers Pex.

[yungatart]

Can anyone help us out with beds for three and bike parking on Thursday night, please?

[Clivoris]

Can anyone help us out with beds for three and bike parking on Thursday night, please?

Sorry mate, got family visiting taking up all my space. I'm sure there will be someone closer to the Hutt who will be able to help out.

[cowboyz]

Wont be able to make it down for the funeral but, like many others, UncleB and family are in our thoughts.

[sels1]

cheers Pete, see you all there.

Anybody interested in meeting up somewhere (the elephant pond?) and riding to the venue en masse?

[Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)]

I hope to be there if I can get transport - is anyone from Wellington city going that I could cadge a lift or pillion ride with? Please PM me. Many thanks

[Trudes]

cheers Pete, see you all there.

Anybody interested in meeting up somewhere (the elephant pond?) and riding to the venue en masse?

Yes please.

[Terminated]

cheers Pete, see you all there.

Anybody interested in meeting up somewhere (the elephant pond?) and riding to the venue en masse?

I'll be there [with Uncle B in my mirror always].

[Hitcher]

For those of us coming out from the City, hows about a 1:00pm rendezvous at the Kaiwharawhara Caltex station on Old Hutt Road, gassed and ready to ride by 1:15pm?

We can convoy from there, swing by the Elephant Pond and all go on to the service together?

[judecatmad]

For those of us coming out from the City, hows about a 1:00pm rendezvous at the Kaiwharawhara Caltex station on Old Hutt Road, gassed and ready to ride by 1:15pm?

We can convoy from there, swing by the Elephant Pond and all go on to the service together?

That sounds just perfect. I'll see you there.

[jimbo600]

Alright give me a clue. Where is the Elephant Pond?

[Hitcher]

The Elephant Pond is across the road from the old National Film Unit building in Avalon. Turn off the motorway at the Kennedy-Good Bridge.

[sels1]

Alright give me a clue. Where is the Elephant Pond?

AKA the Duck pond (except when the elephant is in residence)

Just over the Kennedy-Good bridge from SH2 there is a park (Avalon?) with a duck pond and a carpark where we assemble for the Wed night ride.

[Hitcher]

Also home to a flash new shitter and the occasional boi racer.

[bull]

Ill meet at Duckpond too, UncleB had just started out mentoring me, if anyone else is riding out from Upper Hutt can i tag along on the motorway please.

[Terminated]

Ill meet at Duckpond too, UncleB had just started out mentoring me, if anyone else is riding out from Upper Hutt can i tag along on the motorway please.

Touch base with me Wednesday night if you haven't got a rider to accompany you. I'll come up and bring you back down Fergusson Drive and to Avalon to the Duck Pond.

[RantyDave]

For those of us coming out from the City, hows about a 1:00pm rendezvous at the Kaiwharawhara Caltex station on Old Hutt Road, gassed and ready to ride by 1:15pm?
Perfect. I'm there.

Edit: Are you sure this allows us enough time? I've been caught out heading up the m'way to the elephant pond before ... I sure as shit wouldn't want to be late. Is it going to bugger up a load of people if we say leave Kaiwharawhara at 12:45, leave elephant pond at 1:30?

OTOH I am quite happy to defer to superior knowledge.

Dave

[madmal64]

For those of us coming out from the City, hows about a 1:00pm rendezvous at the Kaiwharawhara Caltex station on Old Hutt Road, gassed and ready to ride by 1:15pm?

We can convoy from there, swing by the Elephant Pond and all go on to the service together?

Sounds like a good plan. Will see you there.

[Hitcher]

OTOH I am quite happy to defer to superior knowledge.

Good points. The traffic shouldn't be too bad at that time of day on a Thursday, but 12:45pm rendezvous, ride out at 1:00pm should give us time, to be sure to be sure.

[judecatmad]

Ill meet at Duckpond too, UncleB had just started out mentoring me, if anyone else is riding out from Upper Hutt can i tag along on the motorway please.

I would but I'll be coming from the city that day as I'll be at work in the morning.

Take BB up on his offer - you won't go far wrong with BB :)

[Hooks]

Is there anyone going down from Palmy on thursday ? MiniHooks (Greg) would like to go & pay our respects as I can't get away and he will need a ride. He's a good pillion and has all the gear (well mine in fact !!) PM me if you can help him out

Cheers
Ian

[sugilite]

I'll be there, I'll also be going for a ride in UncleB;s honor into the rapa afterworlds, anyone who wishes to join me is more than welcome. :yes:

[FROSTY]

Im sorry folks Ill only be there in spirit

[Hawkeye]

Kaiwharawhara Caltex 12:45pm rendezvous, ride out at 1:00pm

See you there.

Just a thought. With the number of bikes that are going to be there to pay thier respects (the whole forum from reading the posts), It may be worth giving the :Police: a heads up. We don't want a frustrated cager causing more grief due to 2k of bikes holding them up.

[James Deuce]

Let's not give them any unfair advantages Hawkeye.

[Dreamer]

See you at Kaiwharawhara 12.45.

[bungbung]

See you at the pond for a 1.30 departure

[Bend-it]

For those of us coming out from the City, hows about a 1:00pm rendezvous at the Kaiwharawhara Caltex station on Old Hutt Road, gassed and ready to ride by 1:15pm?

We can convoy from there, swing by the Elephant Pond and all go on to the service together?

Yeah sounds good,... I'll be at Kaiwharawhara Caltex

[Hitcher]

Just to clarify, the Caltex Kaiwharawhara rendezvous is at 12:45pm Thursday, ready to ride at 1:00pm.

I have a pillion seat available, should anybody require, please PM.

[phoenixgtr]

Just to clarify, the Caltex Kaiwharawhara rendezvous is at 12:45pm Thursday, ready to ride at 1:00pm.

I have a pillion seat available, should anybody require, please PM.

I'll be there

[sels1]

Kapiti Riders - hsvo6boy and I will be meeting at the Mobil by the traffic lights
at 12:15 to ride to the duck pond if anybody wants to join us.

[James Deuce]

I also have a pillion seat available if required.

[badlieutenant]

will be there also. may need pillion ride. hoping to get my bike reged and warranted. wont be cleaning it as I think bruce should have the dirty old dunga (most of the dirt was put there by his rear wheel on the last ride i went on) at his farewell.

[cowpoos]

For those of us coming out from the City, hows about a 1:00pm rendezvous at the Kaiwharawhara Caltex station on Old Hutt Road, gassed and ready to ride by 1:15pm?

We can convoy from there, swing by the Elephant Pond and all go on to the service together?
where that one...that the rimitaka one?

[Dreamer]

where that one...that the rimitaka one?
No, it's very close to Wellington, right by where the Interislander loads up

[cowpoos]

No, it's very close to Wellington, right by where the Interislander loads up
errrr......right o......well might get skel to email me one of his maps then....

SKEL.....SKEL.....where u hiding bud???

[Drum]

I'll be at Kaiwharawhara.

[skelstar]

I've already done it buddy. Got ya back mate.

[cowpoos]

I've already done it buddy. Got ya back mate.
thanks bro!!!

[James Deuce]

http://classifieds.nzherald.co.nz/linead.cfm?pillar=14&subpillar=103&adid=5018339001

[ceebie13]

I'll be there. Will be at the pond.
On a lighter note...Lower Hutt won't know what's hit it!

[ajturbo]

Also home to a flash new shitter and the occasional boi racer.


is that 2 things you discribed or one???

[Wasp]

if anyone can pick me up from work (2-3 blocks from the place where the funeral will be) and pillion me to the funeral please pm me - i'd like to farewell Bruce the way I met him.

[the yoshie]

Kapiti Riders - hsvo6boy and I will be meeting at the Mobil by the traffic lights
at 12:15 to ride to the duck pond if anybody wants to join us.

I'm working until 12 noon so I will try and get there in time other wise will see ya at the pond

[rwh]

I'll be going, via Caltex Kaiwharawhara at 12:45.

[judecatmad]

Just to clarify, the Caltex Kaiwharawhara rendezvous is at 12:45pm Thursday, ready to ride at 1:00pm.


I'll be there. Please don't go without me cos I don't know where I'm going! I don't know LH very well at all.

[KLOWN]

I have only ridden down to wellington once and wondering if anyone fronm up this way is going so I can tag along, otherwise i'll be lost! Please pm me if you can help.

[skelstar]

Ah crap...looks like I might have to clean my bike huh?..I know Bruce had the *most* immaculately clean bike so I should have an attempt huh?

[Fatjim]

Come round Thursday AM if you want. I've got to do mine as well.

[SPman]

I'll be there in spirit..............

[sels1]

I have only ridden down to wellington once and wondering if anyone fronm up this way is going so I can tag along, otherwise i'll be lost! Please pm me if you can help.

If you can get down the State Highway 1 to Paraparaumu by 12:15 you can ride into the Hutt with us. We are meeting at the Mobil SStn on the intersection of SH1 and Kapiti Rd - which is controlled by traffic lights - the only set of lights in Paraparaumu so you cant really miss them!

[sels1]

if anyone can pick me up from work (2-3 blocks from the place where the funeral will be) and pillion me to the funeral please pm me - i'd like to farewell Bruce the way I met him.

Have you thought about going into where you get your bike serviced and asking if you could borrow a demonstrator for a hour or two? You never know your luck...

[skelstar]

FJ - got some errands to run Thurs morning. Might do it tonight.

[Kendog]

Just to clarify, the Caltex Kaiwharawhara rendezvous is at 12:45pm Thursday, ready to ride at 1:00pm.

I have a pillion seat available, should anybody require, please PM.

I will be there at 12.45 (Mrs KD should be there as well)

[Paul in NZ]

Does anyone have any video of Uncle B.

I just need a short clip of HIGH RES video so edit out a little piece.

email to paul.nuttridge@nec.co.nz

Paul N

[WasPhantom]

I'll try and get there - unfortunately work dependent.

[Meekey_Mouse]

Hey, I might be able to make it down. Will have to see how I am after Daryl's funeral. Just incase I decide to go down could some one please PM me clear details as how to get to where the meeting place for the ceremony ride is, if there is one, or just how to get to where the funeral will be held... coming from Taupo direction.

Also, does some one have a floor/couch/bed I could sleep Thursday night on?... although I will only be able to confirm if I'm coming down tomorrow evening, so will have to be short notice sorry.

Jas

[madmal64]

I also has a pillion seat available from Wellington if required by anyone. Just PM me.
Ive had the rear hump off, pillion seat on & pegs down since I heard the news so it may as well stay that way for the week

[Lissa]

If anyone needs a place to sleep thursday or friday night let me know. I have a fold out sofa... and three kids who wake kinda early and will prob jump on it.. :) I'm in Masterton though so I might be a bit far away.

[et al]

Count me in for the rideout to the funeral - I will join up at Kaiwharawhara Caltex.

[Slingshot]

Does anyone have any video of Uncle B.

I just need a short clip of HIGH RES video so edit out a little piece.

email to paul.nuttridge@nec.co.nz

Paul N

Email sent, but have just posted this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=849601&postcount=28)


Also, does some one have a floor/couch/bed I could sleep Thursday night on?... although I will only be able to confirm if I'm coming down tomorrow evening, so will have to be short notice sorry.

Jas

We've got a bed available if required, let me know.



OUt of respect, I assume that we're to wear clear visors in the convoy. I'm going to anyway, but is someone able to confirm if this is the case for others please.

[skelstar]

Email sent, but have just posted this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=849601&postcount=28)
Thats gold!...farken funny :)

[Trudes]

That's a good point about the visors Slingshot, hadn't thought of that, what are the "rules" on that?
Oh and the little vid was funny, and so typical aye.

[skelstar]

Visor idea is good...my clear one is less encrusted with bugs anyway.

[Sphinx]

Thanks a lot I will be there!

[ajturbo]

just wondered..

has any one contacted the local cops to tell them what is happening? they may be able to assist with traffic?

[chanceyy]

Work have come to the party .. I have both days off so will be there ..


coming in a cage though since I dunna have a bike :(

[chanceyy]

Kapiti Riders - hsvo6boy and I will be meeting at the Mobil by the traffic lights
at 12:15 to ride to the duck pond if anybody wants to join us.

Hi Sel

I am catching a ride with Ajturbo & we will be meeting you guys at mobil

sent PM to klown since I am in Levin in case he wants to travel with us

[The Tazman]

I'll be at the Caltex. Will have Matt (badlieutenant) with me unless he gets his bike going.

Thanks Hitcher for the organising

Gaz

[Sparky Bills]

Ill try to get to Kaiwhararararaaarrrraaa (sp? lol)
Would be good to ride with everyone from the start.

Either way, i will be there.
Wouldnt miss it!

[Velox]

Yep - meet you guys at Caltex. Hitcher - how bout me, you and Str8Jacket meet by the bikes on the 4th floor at 12:30?

Don't alert the cops though. It's the last thing we want to see in our mirrors and they'll prob just film it and use it in some bloody road safety campaign. I really don't think we'll need them - all they could really do is stop traffick at the lights and that's not really crucial.

[chanceyy]

Don't alert the cops though. It's the last thing we want to see in our mirrors and they'll prob just film it and use it in some bloody road safety campaign. I really don't think we'll need them - all they could really do is stop traffick at the lights and that's not really crucial.

friend son passed away a few yrs ago .. they had 50 -100 bikes attending .. they advised the police & traffic was controlled at every intersection to allow the bikes & funeral procession to proceed as one unit .. damn impressive .. & well co-ordinated .. also ensured that no cagers got impatient & tried to cut in ..

imho they should be advised .. esp with two days in a row ..

[Insanity_rules]

I'll be there at Kaiwharawhara, coming out from work. Will see you all there!

[Pex Adams]

just wondered..

has any one contacted the local cops to tell them what is happening? they may be able to assist with traffic?

Hi Aj,

I talked with Senior Sargent Pat Taylor of the Lower Hutt police yesterday. Unfortunately they don't have the resources for an escort out of Lower Hutt for the Motorcade. But they do know that we will be all trying to leave at approx 4pm to head to the Akatarawa's.
Please obey the road rules! He stressed this very highly....

[Bend-it]

Thanks Pex...

Best Behaviour Everyone!! Not the Time or Place for silly buggers!!

[Slipstream]

I'll be there.

[Dodger]

I'll be there.
I'll meet up at Kaiwharawhara Caltex.

[Bend-it]

Someone somewhere mentioned black armbands... is that what we're doing?

[MD]

I'll be there.
Clear visors are more appropriate for those that have them.
There have been a lot of offers of a bed, so I expect most out of towners are sorted for both funerals by now. If not, I have a double bed close to Wgtn city. PM me.

[matthewt]

If anyone needs a place to stay I have a spare room which you are welcome to.

Only 5 minutes from the venue and I can garage your bike(s).

[XP@]

Black arm bads are not something I normally carry about.

I have a pack of black crepe paper left over from the kids party at the weekend. It would make passable arm bands unless anyone has other ideas?

I can cut them to size tonight and bring them along to the caltex meeting for anyone who needs.

Or perhaps attach a black band to the bikes because black jacket / black band not too visible... thoughts?

[hsvboy06]

Or perhaps attach a black band to the bikes because black jacket / black band not too visible... thoughts?
Personally I think pillion pegs down is sufficient.
Being there is by far the most important thing.

[Trudes]

I agree hsv, maybe anyone who doesn't have black bike gear mey want to do the armband thing.
I've (thankfully) never attended a funeral on my bike before, and being a fairly typical female, "what black clothes should I wear?", but problem solved, my leathers are black. Anyway, that doesn't really have anything to do with anything, as you all were.:done:

[Masterchop]

Personally I think pillion pegs down is sufficient.
Being there is by far the most important thing.

I agree,

And I'll be there.

[XP@]

sweet, pegs are down.

[WasPhantom]

Alas I will have to be a square and won't be able to attend. I'll be there in spirit though.

[MikeyG]

Will meet you all at the Elephant Pond 1:20ish

[Skunk]

We did black armbands at Flyin's funeral. Up to each person really. I'll have one and I'll be in my best leathers (the black ones).

Clear visors, open at low speeds and footpegs down are the done things.

[Fat Tony]

A little early I know, but what with the time difference I just wanted to say that I hope all goes well tomorrow. I'll be there in spirit and I'm sure you'll give Bruce a quality send off, and his family all the support they need.

All the best,
Tony

[KLOWN]

We did black armbands at Flyin's funeral. Up to each person really. I'll have one and I'll be in my best leathers (the black ones).

Clear visors, open at low speeds and footpegs down are the done things.

i'm glad you said that, I was going to wear my mirrored one. (visor, that is) I'll bring my clear one along and swap it over at the duck pond.

[Mooch]

Will meet up at 12:45 @ Caltex

[wayne708]

I've managed to swap my shifts around so sould be at Kai tex at 12:45

[Sphinx]

Hi guys I never been to a biker furneral and never to on in NZ at all! Is it very bad if I don´t wear one tomorrow as I don´t have a black arm band. But I will have a quick look before work whether I find one. Thanks for telling us the other things!! Now where is the Caltex you are talking about as I would love to ride with you guys together to the furneral (I start from the Terrace!!?). Thanks a lot!!

[ajturbo]

Hi Aj,

I talked with Senior Sargent Pat Taylor of the Lower Hutt police yesterday. Unfortunately they don't have the resources for an escort out of Lower Hutt for the Motorcade. But they do know that we will be all trying to leave at approx 4pm to head to the Akatarawa's.
Please obey the road rules! He stressed this very highly....

why ? is it their smoko time??? what are they there for in the frist place? to help out the public... !!!
that is just slack if you ask me
how long would it take to hold up traffic so we can ALL get out at the same time? 5min?

(but they will be out there to fill that Q word i bet..)

[limbimtimwim]

Now where is the Caltex you are talking about as I would love to ride with you guys together to the furneral (I start from the Terrace!!?). Thanks a lot!!http://smaps.co.nz/nz/wellington/khandallah/hutt+road/ Zoom in and out to get your bearings.

It's the big attendant-less Caltex on the Hutt Road.

[madmal64]

Hi guys I never been to a biker furneral and never to on in NZ at all! Is it very bad if I don´t wear one tomorrow as I don´t have a black arm band. But I will have a quick look before work whether I find one. Thanks for telling us the other things!! Now where is the Caltex you are talking about as I would love to ride with you guys together to the furneral (I start from the Terrace!!?). Thanks a lot!!

Its on Old Hutt Rd just past Placemakers on the right hand side of the road if your are heading from the Terrace.
Im leaving from Newtown. Happy to hook up on the way through if you like. PM me if you want to

[Sphinx]

That would be awesome! Where abouts??

[Hawkeye]

That would be awesome! Where abouts??

Hi Sphinx. I will be leaving RNZ House on the Terrace at 12:30 (Next to James Cook Hotel). You can follow me to Caltex if you like.

[Sphinx]

Hawkeye that´s great! I just got a message from Judy that she will catch up with someone else in the Featherson street at 12.25 - shall we all catch up together? I think that would be good what are you guys think?

[Pex Adams]

Hi Everyone,

Just a couple of notices before we kick things off tomorrow.

First of all, I can't be more humbled by all the offers of help, care, & support. But I also have to mention all those amazing people who have travelled, those that have put those travellers up for a few nights at this time to attend the ceremony. Not only has it given Debbie and everyone involved strength to get this far, but also given us all a better understanding of why Bruce loved the biker community so very very much.... so to all of you a very heartfilled Thank you.

Anyways atfer that, I need to let you all know about some crappy housework...

There is only room for 150 approx seated. So please respect the eldery and family, allow them to be seated first.

Parking is not going to be easy for everyone that is coming. Be there early if you want a good spot.

The ride leaving Avalon Park @ 1.30 will be lead by Dafe on an identical SV to Uncle B's pervious bike. As these 2 were the one's to start the TCWNR together, I feel this is a fitting tribute. Dafe will park in the Family Carpark, however if all the other can please take refuge on the street, that would be appricated.

After the refreshments are taken, and the Motorcade will lead for the Akatarawa's. Just letting those who haven't been involved in a motorcade before, the Herse will travel at 80kmp/h. Please stay behind the lead bike.

Please park the bikes outside the cementry. We would like you respect the other people who could be there grieving for the loss of others.

Sorry for the last minute change - A Guard of Honour would be appricated when the casket is removed from the herse at the cemetry. I will try and get the word around during the refreshments.

Finally, won't be online again for awhile. So once again Thank you, I look forward to meeting you all tomorrow.

Pete.

[Dafe]

Thanks Pex, I'll be happy to lead the ride. I'll do my best not to get us lost!!!

I'll be riding a SV1000S, but nothing like Bruces, I couldn't come up with a Blue one or with 10 Grand worth of aftermarket parts or the highly skilled workmanship to bling it out.
As my own personal tribute to Bruce, I canned my previous R1 idea and have returned to the SV1000S which treated & served us so well together. A bike that I have grown alot of affection for.

Nonetheless, Am looking forward to riding the twin again.

Also, Thanks but don't worry about saving me a park, I'll be more than happy parking up with the fellow riders.

I would like a second SV1000S to ride at number two however. I know Shayne Hawtin will be there.

Safe riding tomorrow everybody. Lets have a good day and remember this fantastic friend of late, in true KB fashion.......

[matthewt]

** High Priority **

Hi everyone.

Is one of you please able to post this for me on Kiwibiker on the thread with the funeral details, and pass on either by fwding this or texting to as many as you can? I know there are several different groups going.

Parking arrangements for Uncle B and Loosebruce's funerals

I have spoken with Melissa at Westfield Queensgate, and they are happy for us to park on the TOP LEVEL of Queensgate IN A GROUP. Melissa will advise the parking attendants that we are authorised to park there.

This applies both to today (Thurs 7th) and tomorrow (Fri 8th). I have said we will be there from around 1.30pm till around 3.30pm at my best guess. I have advised that I don't know how many bikes there will be but most likely a lot on both days.

Bikes parked other than with the group on the top level are parked at the owners risk.

Please respect the wishes of Queensgate by NOT parking on the ground level - it's their busy time of day and they have been very accommodating to us. If there are no parks available we are out of luck, but that's probably unlikely.

Thank you

Lynda Blair

[et al]

Thanks Lynda - you are a star. I will make sure those I meet up with are aware of it.

[Lias]

Hey guys,

Just a suggestion, Quasi had a huge big roll of black ribbon with him yesterday to make on the spot armbands for everyone who couldnt improvise one in time for Daryl's funeral.

Perhaps one of you could do the same down in Wellington today.

The other thing quasi organised was a bunch of experienced riders to block off traffic at major intersections for the convoy to go through. Who needs the popo..

[Trudes]

Well done to all involved in organising our huge group of bikes and riders today, Kendog counted 95 bikes, I think Uncle B would have been impressed no end. Great job you guys that blocked the traffic for the convoy, was nice to ride through those red lights and through intersections without having to worry about loosing the group effect.
Was a really special feeling to be a part of such an awesome send off for such an awesome man. (Nice to meet so many of you too!)

[biggles1]

There was a huge turnout in Lower Hutt yesterday for Uncle B with over 100 bike at the Duck Pond that road in convoy to the service. A very fitting tribute to how well liked and respected Bruce was in in KB community I am very proud to have known and ridden with such a local hero.

[Pwalo]

Yep it was a good turn out. There were a fair few riders at Kaiwharawhara as well.

The ride from the Pond to Lower Hutt was pretty impressive. Good to see so many people out paying their respects. Goodness knows what the locals thought!

[Bend-it]

Very special day all... Good on ya for showing up and paying respects. And as you all heard from Debbie, it's been such a comfort for her...

[PuppetMaster]

And as you all heard from Debbie


That is one very brave lady to stand up and speak about Bruce. No way I could do that.
Im sure Bruce would have had a huge smile on his face seeing all those bikes file past.

[Bend-it]

Yeah, and his mum, Margaret too... Attending your son's funeral just isn't right man...

[Dodger]

Im sure Bruce would have had a huge smile on his face seeing all those bikes file past.

Not to mention the sound, when you get a group of bike together like that it is just amazing.

Thank you BuckBuckNo1 for speaking.

[phoenixgtr]

It was a beautiful service. Well done to all who spoke, including Debbie, Margaret and Pete, I can't possibly know how hard that would have been for you.

Guy, good on you for getting up there. I couldn't have done that.

Debbie, sorry I didn't get a chance to meet you.

I was truly proud to be part of such a tribute to such a great man.

Bruce, I'm going to get out there and practice everything you have taught us. I want to make you proud

[Lissa]

It was an awesome tribute to Uncle B. I was lucky to be able to be pillioned around for the day.. Thanks Skel :) The ride from the duck pond to the funeral service I will never forget, I got a lump in my throat as I watched the many bikers infront and behind us, heading in a straight line towards Queensgate, I think Uncle B would have been so happy.

Wish I had gotten to talk to u Debbie, and you and Bruce will forever be in our thoughts, and if you ever need anything, please ask. I am lucky enough to have a few pm's from Uncle B, with his words of advice, which I will keep forever and look back on, and will make me become a better rider.

It was awesome speech you gave Debbie... truely wonderful.

The group hug at the cemetary was just right.. I am glad you thought of it buckbuck. I have some photos from the duck pond and the cemetary just after the group hug, but not quite sure how to down load them yet...

[XP@]

It was an impressive day, may he long be remembered.

[Lissa]

I hope these pics turn out...

[Slingshot]

Some pics from yesterday:

[Bend-it]

Now, where's that thread with the photos??

[James Deuce]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=40184

[Bend-it]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=40184


Ahh, thanks...

[Insanity_rules]

It was truly an unforgetable experience to be part of such a great send off. My sincerest condolences to Debbie and the rest of Bruce's family. Pete and Buck Buck your words and memories were great.

Truly Ethereal.

[skelstar]

Thought you were awesome Debbie. It was a really touching speech. Im sorry I didn't find you to talk to you but I promise that I'll come up the valley and talk to you at some stage soon.

Sean

[Ms Piggy]

An honest man here lies at rest
As e'er God with his image blest;
The friend of man, the friend of truth,
The friend of age, and guide of youth:
Few hearts like his, with virtue warm'd,
Few heads with knowledge so informed:
If there's another world, he lives in bliss;
If there is none, he made the best of this.


Epitaph On My Own Friend And My Father's Friend, Wm. Muir In Tarbolton Mill
By Robert Burns (famous drunken Scottish poet from 1700's)