My brother died yesterday.

[Macktheknife]

Most of you never met him but he was a KBer, and a very skilled rider. Riding however is not what killed him.
He died of a suspected heart-attack at home, at the age of 47.
He is survived by a wonderful partner and 2 beautiful children under 3 years, who were his reason for living and greatest joy.


He was also my friend and taught me how to ride a motorbike, how to throw a knife, bait a hook, set a trap, snap bones and a million other things that I don't remember at the moment. He was a kind and gentle man who would help anyone if he could and gave his time willingly and with great patience for those who needed it.

Goodbye Steve, godspeed brother, I will do everything I can to help and protect your precious children and partner.

I am devastated.
The world is a poorer place today.

[Devil]

Sorry to hear that, mate.

If you need anything, just sing out.

[Colapop]

RIP Steve.

Condolences Mack. Words always seem so empty at times like this. I'm sure you know the support and care behind them though.

[Morcs]

Sorry to hear that, mate.

If you need anything, just sing out.

Seconded.


RIP Steve.

Condolences Mack. Words always seem so empty at times like this. I'm sure you know the support and care behind them though.

Seconded.

-Pete.

[Holy Roller]

Condolences
My prayers are for you and your family this day.

[Mr Merde]

So sorry to hear Mack,

Been through a loss of someone close also.

Not a lot one can say.

My thoughts are with you mate..

Chris

[janno]

This is awful Mack. I wish I could say something to make you, your family and your brother's family and friends feel better, but of course that's impossible.

Sending warm virtual hugs from sunny Brisbane, and feeling really sad for you all right now . . . your brother sounds like a true gentleman. If only we could swap the lives of a few of the scumbags in the news lately with his passing the world would be a better place.

Sincere condolences.

Jan.

[ArcherWC]

I think this goes without saying (but I will anyway) we are all here for you if you need us in any way.

Take care and keep strong for your family

[ManDownUnder]

Thick and thin -I'm here for you. End of story. Kia kaha

Condolences to you and yours.

[MyGSXF]

So sorry to hear that mtk!! :weep: Sending thoughts & hugs to you all..

Jen

[Mystery]

RIP Steve.

So sorry to hear this Mack, my sincere condolences to Steve's partner and children and to you and your family. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

[007XX]

Oh Hun...I am so very sorry!!!

As Colapop said, words are empty, but you know me well enough to know what I'd say if I was there with you.

RIP Steve...May the angels look after you well.

[Trudes]

Condolences to you Mack and your family. RIP Steve.

[klingon]

oh Mack! That's so sad! And he was so young...

Thank goodness the children have such a kind and capable Uncle who they will always be able to rely on.

Please give me a call if there is anything at all I can do to help.

Sending hugs your way.

[Donor]

Life is precious, but seldom fair.

Condolences to you, his partner and the children and other family affected at this time.

Never let those kids forget what a fantastic father they had.

[Ocean1]

I'm sorry dude.

He obviously left bits of his character in you.

Be strong.

[Pussy]

Sorry for your loss, Mack. My condolences to you and your family. Hold on to those memories, no-one can ever take them away from you. RIP Steve

[tide]

Condolences Mack so sorry to hear my thoughts are with you... if you need anything...

[vifferman]

My condolences, Mack. Sorry to hear of your loss.

[0arbreaka]

You have my condolence Mack, my thoughts are with you and his family.

[sugilite]

This is very sad. My condolences to you and the family.

[kiwifruit]

My thoughts are with you and your family Mack

[gijoe1313]

Ahh sorry to hear about that Mack. My deepest sympathies. Kia kaha.

[Toaster]

Mack, my heartfelt condolences to you mate. I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

So sorry to hear this mack my thoughts are with you and the family :grouphug:
I also offfer any help or a shoulder

[Chickadee]

Hey Mack,

Big hugs mate, sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. If there's anything we can do...

Our thoughts are with you and your whanau at this sad time. Sounds like he was an outstanding fella.

Take care and lots of love
Chickadee (& family):hug:

[MSTRS]

Mac - so sorry to hear of your loss. Too young.

[Stickchick]

Sorry to hear about your loss Mack, my thoughts are with you and your family

[Busy]

Sorry for your loss, condolences to you and family

[babyblade250rr]

thats so sad to hear he passed at a young age! my codolences and god bless you and your familiy

[McJim]

Condolences Mack.

Mere words can't express......

[MadDuck]

So very sorry to hear your news Mack. It is never nice to lose a family member no matter how old.

Like everyone else........anything I can do at all.......

[_Shrek_]

Condolences
My prayers are for you and your family this day.

as above mine too
(to others just be who you are) comes from some one who has lost

[Krusti]

Thinking of you mate.......

[The Stranger]

Mate, this life is crazy. You can go in a single day from the best of times to the worst of times.

The night before we had a ball, I really can't remember a time I smiled so much. You wake up feeling good from the night before, shower then BANG! in an instant your world is rocked.

Thank you sir for an awesome nights entertainment and I am so very sorry for your loss.

[yungatart]

Oh, Mack.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
What a loss for you all.

[Terminated]

Mack, my thoughts and prayers for you and the whole family at this very sad time.

[Paul in NZ]

Aiiiii I'm very sorry to hear of your loss my friend... Loosing someone close to you before their allotted span is a hard thing... Please know our thougfhts are with you and let me know if there is anything we can do...

Warren Zevon sang....

Sometimes when you're doing simple things around the house
Maybe you'll think of me and smile
You know I'm tied to you like the buttons on your blouse
Keep me in your heart for while
Hold me in your thoughts, take me to your dreams
Touch me as I fall into view
When the winter comes keep the fires lit
And I will be right next to you

Keep me in your heart for while

[scumdog]

Sad, sad times. Condolences.

We just never know how much time we have been allocated.

[Winston001]

My heart goes out to you Mack, and Steve's family. Keep him real in his childrens lives over the coming years. Sometimes we find it so hard to talk about someone after they have died but it is healthy and the children need to grow up understanding what a great dad they had. He lives on in them.

[Disco Dan]

RIP Steve, let me know if I can do anything Mack, anything at all. My thoughts are with you and your family.

[dogsnbikes]

Sorry about your lost condolences too you all

[Nasty]

Mack, we are so sorry for your loss.

Kia Kaha ...

RIP Steve

[Keystone19]

So sorry to hear Mack...take care mate and talk soon.

RIP Steve.

[Matt Bleck]

RIP Steve.

Condolences to you & your family.

[judecatmad]

Really sorry to hear your terrible news.

My thoughts are with you and yours.

[forkoil]

Hey Mack, what a bastard life is at times, but dont let them get ya. Condolences.

[terbang]

Oh Scheiße, your brother at 46! That's not good, condolences Mack.

[Lissa]

RIP steve... so young.

I'm so sorry for your loss Mack and for your family.

[BarBender]

.............................................

[Zukin]

RIP Steve (and fellow rider)

Please pass on our condolences to the families
Scott & Carissa

[WRT]

He was a kind and gentle man who would help anyone if he could and gave his time willingly and with great patience for those who needed it.

Sounds like he did a fantastic job of rubbing off on you mate. My condolences in this difficult time, but know that everyone on KB is there for you.

[riffer]

Sorry to hear Mack.

Shit, 46 is young. Only five and a bit more than me.

Our thoughts are with you.

[johnnyflash]

Our condolences Mack from our Family to yours, Lo and I wish you much strength through this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you Mack.

May He rest in Peace..

JJ&Lo

[Scouse]

Mack I am very sad to see this my thoughts are with you and your family.

[NZsarge]

Sincere condolences to you and his family and friends.

[skidMark]

condolences to you mack....need anything at all let me know

[u4ea]

............:grouphug:

["D" FZ1]

That is really sad to hear. Especially leaving a young family behind.
RIP Steve.

[Stirts]

Nothing I can say to take the pain away but :hug:(s) for you Mack....I am here for you if you need anything

[Leong]

My condolences on the loss of your brother at such a young age, and a tragedy that his children may never get to know him like you did.....

Leong

[The Stranger]

condolences to you mack....need anything at all let me know

Well now that you mention it, he did say he wanted to smack someone in the head.

[ManDownUnder]

Well now that you mention it, he did say he wanted to smack someone in the head.

Mate - respectfully - this is not the time or place IMHO...

[Big Dave]

Condolences Mackie.

[98tls]

Sorry for your loss Mack.

[thehovel]

Sorry to here of your lose. Brothers are iriplaceable. My thoughts are with you. Regards Tweedie

[Kittyhawk]

Sorry to hear. Big hugs to you and your family.

Anything you need, let me know.

Hugs.:yes:

[Maha]

Saddened to read of your loss Mack....pm sent my friend....

[soundbeltfarm]

condolences mate.

[Brett]

Prayers and condolences go out to you.

[Edbear]

RIP Steve.

Condolences Mack. Words always seem so empty at times like this. I'm sure you know the support and care behind them though.



+1, condolences.

[NUTBAR]

sorry to hear about your brother mack.
my condolances to the family

-Eion

[jafar]

Sorry to hear mac , may he soar with angels

[ynot slow]

So sorry for you and familes concerned.I used to think over 45 was old,now I am nearly there I realise it's still young,way to young with a family.Hope and pray you get strength from his teachings as you've grown up together,sounds just like my younger brother and myself.

[Scorpygirl]

Mack my sincerest condolences to you and your family at this very sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

[chanceyy]

mack sorry to hear this sad news.. deepest sympathy to your family ..

RIP Steve ..

[Conquiztador]

Stay strong and take care.

[Curious_AJ]

here with you Mack, as always *hug*

[Macktheknife]

Thank you all for your messages of support and Aroha, I am grateful beyond words and measure.

Steve was amazingly talented and loved his kids and partner more than anything else in the world.

I am currently working hard to arrange the funeral and related tasks so I have little time to catch up with KB, so finding this thread so full has really made a huge impact for me tonight, thank you all so much.

I will post more later.

[bugjuice]

I'm so sorry to hear that, it's brought my day right down. All my thoughts are with you and the family, I couldn't imagine that ever happening to me.
I'm not far away, even if it's for a cold one. I'll be there in an instant

[86GSXR]

Very sorry to hear this Mack.

[TRAINING WHEELS]

My heart goes out to you and your family in this time, May your bonds be brought closer and you friends even closer. Take care and remember we are all here for you all.

[Indiana_Jones]

Sorry to hear that mack :(

Will be praying for you and your family tonight.

-Indy

[MacD]

Very sad news. My condolences to you and his family.

[shafty]

Our hearts, thoughts and prayers coming your way Brother. A very tough few days ahead of you, but feel the support of 100's of KB'ers arms around your shoulders. RIP.

[oldrider]

Stunned to read that. R.I.P. Steve, condolences to you and your whole family, Mack and Kim. From Oldriders (John & Philippa)

[white belt]

Very sorry to hear your sad news.

[Kendog]

Very sad news.
Condolences to you and his family.

[HDTboy]

I'm sorry to hear that Mack, I'd be devastated if either of my brothers died, I can't imagine what you're going through.

[Swoop]

I'm sorry to hear about your loss Mack.

Unfortunately/fortunately it is a time like this that brings back so many good memories of great times had together.


RIP Steve.

[Lane]

Deepest condolences Mack.

:(

[Big Dog]

There is nothing I can say that has not already been said by others on here or in person.

You have my number any time day or night, even if it is just a ride somewhere.

Being a rider does he want a motorcade?

[Street Gerbil]

He who shines twice as bright, burns twice as fast...
RIP Steve...

[outlawtorn]

Shit mate that is really terrible. My heart and thoughts are with you, your family and his family in this time.

Stay strong.

[Big Dog]

For those of you who have no idea how to help this family in need;
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1345&day=2007-8-12.

[ManDownUnder]

Being a rider does he want a motorcade?

BD - I asked Mack this last night and he said while it's appreciated. It wasn't something Steve asked for so - thanks but no.

With Mack's ok I'd like to wait a few weeks - let things settle... then have a beer or three in Steve's honour at an appropriate time and place. Of course if Steve would have enjoyed a roaring pissup instead... we may need to have a go at one of those.

All - see Big Dog's prior post and organised ride for one way to donate. See my sig for another way to donate - or time and effort donations can be put to good use too... but give it a wee while.

Cheers all
MDU Over and under