Funeral for Back Fire/Razya details

[WelshWizard]

Hi Folks, for those who wish to come to our Daniels funeral

Please all bike riders if possible please come by Bike,
service will be held at a Baptist Church in West Auckland,
This Thursday coming at 2.30 in the afternoon,
The actual church will be posted shortly

We will have the service then will be trying to put on a few sandwiches after the service, the hearse will wait till we have had a quick snack at the Church then all bikes we hope will follow the hearse to the creamatorium at Morrison on Lincoln Rd in Henderson, Simon the rector will be on one of the Bikes as a pillion as he has no legal road bike at the moment, I also beg of one of you to take my daughter and her partner as pillions, as I will be riding a Honda NXR125 KS which is the model of Bike we first bought him new to learn to ride on.

Please let me know if you are coming as we have to work out how much food to try a get together, and if any one wants to bring a plate they are most welcome,

Ride safe, we want this to be accident free, as it possible from what I have been told we could have a large number of bike there, please attend and help celebrate his short life.

John, Kate and Melanie,
AKA WelshWizard on Kiwi Biker

Update on to post


Funeral is now fixed

Place Laingholm Baptist Church Victory Rd., Laingholm.
2.30pm Thursday, 25th October.

All Bikes to meet the Hearse in Western Road in Laingholm by the Take away,time to finalised but prob ably best to aim to wait for hearse about half an hour before.
Where we will follow the hearse up to the Church
at the Church 6 of his old school friends will act as bearers to take him into the Church, after the ceremony and snacks 6 of his current bike friends will take him out to the hearse. for the bikes to follow the hearse to the crematorium at Morrisons in Lincoln Rd
Where my self and other close friends of the older biking brigade with take him into the crematorium
we have as far as I know 6 school friends
The bearer team to take him out of the Church to the hearse will be Corey, Rudolph, N4CR, Slowhand, Karma, Gremlin.
From the hearse to the Crematorium we have 6 old school.

John Dragon and Melanie

Extra Update
Funeral directors have asked all bike rider to meet by 1.45 at Western Rd, to follow hearse up to church at 2.00, so he can be waiting for others to arrive who are not on bikes.

Meet Point Directions
The Meet Point is 1 Western Road (or thereabouts) and please be there by 1.45pm. I have attached a map of where it is. If you go to Titirangi, and at the roundabout, head down Huia Rd. Follow the road until you go round a right hander with a reserve on the right. Look for Laingholm Drive on the left, turn off, and go right, up a hill (this is Laingholm Drive). Follow this road for a while, it is very twisty, and could be slippery. Eventually, you will come out along the shore, and you will find western road to your right. From there, at 1.45pm, we will follow the hearse to the church.

Please Register Your Attendance
We need an idea of numbers attending, for catering, and how many bikes we need to plan for. Please register your attendance here:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=1426

.

[sunhuntin]

best wishes for what will be a hard day. :bye:

[lealand]

Im so sorry for you all ;-( make one think long and hard ..I have a son the same age .
Be thinking of you all .

[NotaGoth]

just wondering if there is anyone who will be heading down from Whangarei on Thursday that I could possibly catch a ride with???

[howdamnhard]

Should be able to make it,will have to clear it with the other half/boss first though.Just need to know where to go.Don't worry about food for me.Lost my dad 3 weeks ago so I can sympathise a little with what you are going through.I'm sorry for your loss.:weep:

[Mr Merde]

I will try to be there.

Got to OK it with my boss but I dont think there will be a problem there.

So very sorry to hear of your loss.

Mr Merde.

[nudemetalz]

Good luck for the day.

[Chickadee]

Condolences, would love to be there - will be there in spirit. RIP Dan
House is being crated up Thursday for the big move South - bugger can't make it.

I'm sure you'll get a good turnout on Thursday...
Love & hugs at this difficult time

[_Shrek_]

(will not be there) but our prayers & thoughts will be John, Kate & Melanie

Keith

[Toaster]

My thoughts and condolences certainly with the family. Sorry to hear of your tragic loss.

[Zapf]

I will be there.

We maybe able to organise points where people from out of town can be picked up if they think they will have issues with finding the location. Just voice out if you need it and we can look at something.

[kiwifruit]

i'll do my best to be there man

i wonder what happens after "this life",
R I P

[skidMark]

i will try my best to make it...

gotta say my farewells to a great mate.:weep:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Mr & Mrs busa pete We will be there and will bring a plate with us.

[xgnr]

I will be there with a plate.

Deepest condolences to the family.

Stu

[DUCATI*HARD]

mr and mrs ducati should be able to make it,will bring a plate too.

[FROSTY]

I work VERY close to Morrissons.
Just off the Lincoln road offramp -Henderson

Theres a gas station really close by
I have a good sized Yard out the back
If people want to meet up there Id be happy to help.
Maybee have it as a central gathering place and procede to the funeral from there.
I'd be happy to pillion anyone that needs it from that point

[Mountlocal1]

I work VERY close to Morrissons.
Just off the Lincoln road offramp -Henderson

Theres a gas station really close by
I have a good sized Yard out the back
If people want to meet up there Id be happy to help.
Maybee have it as a central gathering place and procede to the funeral from there.
I'd be happy to pillion anyone that needs it from that point

Sounds like a good idea. Would be good to turn up as a group instead of 1-2 here and there...

[insane1]

as long as my boss lets me i"ll be there.

[cowboy]

My sincere condolences for your loss
I will be there

[BMW]

I have taken the week off so will ltry to be there.

I have a spare seat and a helmet. Please pm me arrange

Can some also pm me if we are to meet earlier to and where. ( frosty's)

[crashe]

I will be there....

But I won't be able to pillion anyone.

[Scouse]

I will be there John Are you going to organise a meeting point so that we could maybe ride as a motocade in front of the hearse

[Disco Dan]

I will be there

[Quasievil]

Mr and Mrs Quasi will be there with a plate

[_Gina_]

Mark and I will be there.

Can pick up south siders on the way if needed.

G

[_Gina_]

UPDATE

Will meet in the McD's carpark at 12.45pm, leaving at 1pm.
Anyone else wanting to meet up is most welcome.

[Daffyd]

Sorry, distance dictates that I cannot be there, but I will be with you all in spirit.

[Sanx]

Will be there. Have a pillion seat if anyone requires a lift - let me know in advance though. See you at Greenlane McD's at 1pm.

[_Gina_]

I work VERY close to Morrissons.
Just off the Lincoln road offramp -Henderson

Theres a gas station really close by
I have a good sized Yard out the back
If people want to meet up there Id be happy to help.
Maybee have it as a central gathering place and procede to the funeral from there.
I'd be happy to pillion anyone that needs it from that point

After gathering the south siders meeting at Greenlane, we could proceed to meet with you and others at your work if that suits Tony.

[FROSTY]

Im waiting for someone sorta "in charge" to say yea all good --dont wanna stuff up anyones plans

[WelshWizard]

I am going to edit the post I made on page one to give updated details
WW

[FROSTY]

Checking on the map--YEP the offers there --perhaps people who want to can meet up At my work between 12-30 and 1.30 then we will take the 10 minute ride to Langholm in convoy
Im really easy to find
Take Lincoln Rd off ramp from the mo9torway--North or south and turn LEFT at first lights--Im 50m up on the right--

[Scouse]

Cheers G...we will meet you at Greenlane Mc D's at 1pm.
Both Unit and I will be riding. Hi Chris perhaps we should meet a GL McD's at 12:45 with an intention to leave by 13:00 so that we can get to Western Road in Laingholm by the Take away in time to ride in convoy with the hearse to Laingholm Baptist Church.

[WelshWizard]

See extra info added to first post
WW

[Mountlocal1]

Will meet in the McD's carpark at 1pm.
Anyone else wanting to meet up is most welcome.

Il be there. Thats the one just off the greenlane offramp past ridges carfe?

[_Gina_]

Il be there. Thats the one just off the greenlane offramp past ridges carfe?
Certainly is, please note amended time.

12.45pm, leaving 1pm.

[Mountlocal1]

Certainly is, please note amended time.

12.45pm, leaving 1pm.

Thank you.

[Swoop]

Take Lincoln Rd off ramp from the mo9torway--North or south and turn right at first lights--Im 50m up on the right--
Is this correct Frosty?

[Nicksta]

i'll be there... sorry i cant take a pillion....
i'll swing by yours Frosty to convoy there...
please note, some of the corners on the map are VERY tight... i'm taking an alternative route to the meeting point in Laingholm if anyone is nervous cornering hairpins... please PM me and we can meet at Frosty's.

[carver]

A NXR 125 KS eh?
i have one of those-i will would attend, but i dont think i can get the time off

[Brett]

I m endeavouring to take the day or half of it off to be in attendance, however have just started a new job so we will have to wait and see.

[MSTRS]

Bit far for these Napier KBers and we never met young Daniel. We will be there in the biker spirit tho and are truly sorry for your loss.

[brit-bloke]

Certainly is, please note amended time.

12.45pm, leaving 1pm.

I'll meet you guys there...Show my support RIP dan.

[xgnr]

Greenlane McD's Thursday. 12.45pm, leaving 1pm.

Will be there. If anyone needs a pillion ride please PM me as I have some gear (Womens spool jacket, Small and Medium Helmet, Gloves, boots (tiny) etc) that could fit but should be tried out before-hand.

Regards

Stu

[texmo]

I will be there to pay my respects.

[timorang]

Yes i will attend. Any others want to meet in the city and depart as a group from there? In the alley way between the PWC building and the Downtown car park? I expect to have a couple of mates with me. Please don't cater for us. Can take a pillion if someone wishes.

[Gremlin]

I have created a calendar event for the funeral, here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&ea=attend&e=1426) and I ask that anyone attending please register, as I need an idea of numbers for catering (and the numbers I have to look at managing for routes etc). Please do this as soon as possible.

Please be aware that the roads in the area can be dangerous, so exercise caution.

For riders that are forming up in groups around Auckland to travel to the meeting point, if leaders require directions, please contact me, and I will be happy to help. You can pm or email me through my profile, or ring me on 021 953 943.

[Gremlin]

Can I ask anyone organising a meeting point for travelling to the funeral in the Mt Roskill / Hillsborough area to contact Sarge (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=3387) on 0274 887 457 (real name is Dallas) as he would like to travel with someone to the meeting point if possible. He doesn't have access to a computer, so it is likely he won't respond to any pm/email.

He does know I have posted this message, so just say what you are ringing about.

Thanks

[Zapf]

Thanks for all those who have offered. R6_Kid and Xgnr will be assisting with the video taping.

[Gwinch]

Would it be at all possible to hitch a ride with someone who is coming from out eastern ways? My rear tyre has developed a leak and rapidly deflates.

Desperately in need a ride.

[BevanPT]

Yes i will attend. Any others want to meet in the city and depart as a group from there? In the alley way between the PWC building and the Downtown car park? I expect to have a couple of mates with me. Please don't cater for us. Can take a pillion if someone wishes.

I'm based in town and will meet up with you. What time? Do you want to join everyone else that is meeting up on Lincoln Road on the way?

[xgnr]

Would it be at all possible to hitch a ride with someone who is coming from out eastern ways? My rear tyre has developed a leak and rapidly deflates.

Desperately in need a ride.

I can give you a lift if you like. PM me with the details.

Cheers

Stu

[BMW]

I am out West Gate way if any one wants to meet there and then get to frostys

Pm me and pm me if anyone needs a lift as I have a spare seat on the bike.

[insane1]

anyone want to meet up at stlukes library bout 1pm on thursday for the funeral sarge and me will be there if needed ring him027 4887 457 or pm me .

[Gremlin]

Have finalised a lot of the details, and here is a basic idea of how it will go:

1.45pm - All bikes assembled at meeting point on Western Road and ready to go.
approx 2pm - Hearse will arrive at the church, followed by family on bikes, close friends, then convoy of bikes
2.30pm - Aim to officially start the funeral. Family will say their tributes, followed by a couple of close friends. Pastor will also announce the open forum after that, for anyone to pay tribute.
3.40pm - Aim to finish service. Refreshments will be provided.
4.00pm - Hearse must have left for the crematorium (it needs approx 30 minutes, and the appointment is at 4.30pm). Family will follow on their bikes, then close friends, and any bikes wishing to provide a convoy until the crematorium are free to do so.
4.30pm - Private ceremony at the crematorium for the family and close friends to say their final goodbyes.

[Blairos]

See you South-siders at McD's Greenlane @ 12:45

[Cleve]

My condolences to all who knew and loved him. Sorry I cannot be there. I would like to be but am overseas at the moment.

[Disco Dan]

Im in Ranui/Swanson - Have a spare seat on my bike also.

[WelshWizard]

As a lot are asking for details of the funeral as to where and when
please refer to first page of this post as all details are there including any last minute updates to make it easy to find.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=59364

[Kittyhawk]

Anyone got a spare pillion seat? Just sold my bike yesterday.

[SlowHand]

I am out West Gate way if any one wants to meet there and then get to frostys

Pm me and pm me if anyone needs a lift as I have a spare seat on the bike.


Hi, shall we say 1300 @ Westgate Shell.

[timorang]

I'm based in town and will meet up with you. What time? Do you want to join everyone else that is meeting up on Lincoln Road on the way?

PM sent. can meet up with others at Lincoln Road. tim.

[Indiana_Jones]

I will try to be there.

-Indy

[WRT]

Certainly is, please note amended time.

12.45pm, leaving 1pm.

I'll see you guys there too.

[sunhuntin]

Im in Ranui/Swanson - Have a spare seat on my bike also.

i back disco if anyone wants a pillion... he is great! good to ride with, and good to talk to as well. [just bring a map... :innocent:]

[enigma51]

Not sure if i will be able to make it but will try my best if not I will be thinking about you guys.

[Disco Dan]

i back disco if anyone wants a pillion... he is great! good to ride with, and good to talk to as well. [just bring a map... :innocent:]

hehehe thanks :niceone:

[sunhuntin]

hehehe thanks :niceone:

welcome...

hey, my quote is in 2 sigs now... yours and skidmarks! kool!

[The Pastor]

I didnt know dan at all, I don't feel I should/will go. But would love to go on a protest ride agaisnt the barriers.

Deepest condolences to the family, from what I hear dan was a cool guy.

Such a shame.

Rm

[Kittyhawk]

If there is anyone who has access to a good video camera and happy to assist in recording the Funeral please PM me.

or Has experience handling a video camera only


I have a good digital camera, it has video but its not the best, its more for taking snapshots.

Ill bring it along. Still trying to organise a ride there.

[WelshWizard]

bump TO UPDATE


Have finalised a lot of the details, and here is a basic idea of how it will go:

1.45pm - All bikes assembled at meeting point on Western Road and ready to go.
approx 2pm - Hearse will arrive at the church, followed by family on bikes, close friends, then convoy of bikes
2.30pm - Aim to officially start the funeral. Family will say their tributes, followed by a couple of close friends. Pastor will also announce the open forum after that, for anyone to pay tribute.
3.40pm - Aim to finish service. Refreshments will be provided.
4.00pm - Hearse must have left for the crematorium (it needs approx 30 minutes, and the appointment is at 4.30pm). Family will follow on their bikes, then close friends, and any bikes wishing to provide a convoy until the crematorium are free to do so.
4.30pm - Private ceremony at the crematorium for the family and close friends to say their final goodbyes.

[Mom]

bump TO UPDATE

Thanks for the updates.........thoughts are with you during this terrible time.

:love: Mom

[Kittyhawk]

Will be in a cage with both Gwinch and Cage Wrecker...see you lot at greenlane.

[Nicksta]

i'm heading straight there from westgate.....
leaving just after 1pm...

[RiderInBlack]

Heading down with Blue Babe and joining-up with TIE 9:45am at the Three Furlongs, Kaiwaka. Then heading down to hopefully join Frosty's lot (12:30pm???)

[The Joka]

Sorry not going to be able to make it, just found the details!

My regards to the family!

I know that area well, if you dont like extremely narrow twisty roads do not go Laingholm Drive!

Below is a link to S-maps and some directions this will make it a safer ride:

Go up Titirangi Road to the Road-about.
Turn left down Huia Road
Keep following it go past the reserve (on right) past Laingholm Drive (on left)!
Go past the old gas station (think it is a cafe now on right) past Woodlands Park Drive (on right)!
Keep going does get a little twisty!
Take first left turn into Victory Road!
Keep following Victory Road - go past school (on left), past firestation (on right) (road takes sharp right)
Keep following Victory Road all the way down the hill (it does get twisty) but will bring you out at the desired shop and is a lot safer - will have to trust me on that one!

http://www.smaps.co.nz/nz/waitakere/laingholm/victory+road/

[FROSTY]

ill be at MOBIL Lincoln road till 1.15 -First gas station as soon as you get off the motorway

[timorang]

ill be at MOBIL Lincoln road till 1.15 -First gas station as soon as you get off the motorway

With a group leaving from the PWC building in the city at 1pm, hopefully you can wait 5 or 10 for us.

[Blondini]

My thoughts to the family and friends during this difficult time.

[sunhuntin]

take care, everybody.

[Disco Dan]

Apologies, could not make it. Got a last minute emergency call from work.

[Karma]

I'd like to thank those that turned up for dan's farewell... as his mum and dad mentioned, it's exactly how he would have wanted it, and it was great to see that he's touched so many people in his time here.

Have fun out there, I know that one thing I've taken from the experience is not to put off things that you want to do and are important to you, you never know when tomorrow might be too late.

[skidMark]

Yeah was a nice service, sorry i left just after the service was really upset and needed to go clear my head.

take care all.....

[Zapf]

Again on behalf of the family I would like to thank all those who turned up, they were overwhelmed.

Below are some photos of the day.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Was a great turn out and suspect dan touch the life's of a lot more people but where unable to be there.

Just like to say to dan's family thank you for allowing us to be a part of saying farewell to dan yesterday.

[Blairos]

Again on behalf of the family I would like to thank all those who turned up, they were overwhelmed.

Below are some photos of the day.

Maybe my techo-brain has failed me this morning, but where were the photos you mention?

Was great to be a part of the proceedings yesterday, the sidecar arrangement for Daniel was quite special... And the general respect shown by the other motorists en-route to the crematorium (with the exception to this being the truck blasting thru the KB "Block" - after which he got set upon by a pair of Vespas, and the idiot in the mercedes - ZRXer reminded him of his place in the gene pool)

[Unit]

For those of you that didnt get a chance to attend, there was an awesome procession of bikes from the church to funeral parlor. It would have been at least 1km long
Thank you to his family and friends for having us

[Pixie]

And the general respect shown by the other motorists en-route to the crematorium (with the exception to this being the truck blasting thru the KB "Block" - after which he got set upon by a pair of Vespas,

I am acquainted with the owner of that transport company and have just spoken to his wife in the office,to the effect that she will give the driver arse holes

Now did anyone get the rego of the Merc?

And does anyone have some spare petrol?

[Mental Trousers]

I am acquainted with the owner of that transport company and have just spoken to his wife in the office,to the effect that she will give the driver arse holes

Now did anyone get the rego of the Merc?

And does anyone have some spare petrol?
That was just bloody dangerous, not to mention disrespectful.

As for the guy in the Mercedes at the round about, that was the funniest thing I've seen for a while.

[skidMark]

That was just bloody dangerous, not to mention disrespectful.

As for the guy in the Mercedes at the round about, that was the funniest thing I've seen for a while.


what happened with the merc?

[Fub@r]

Was great to see such a turnout of bikes for Dan, and I would like to thank the family for allowing us to attend and be apart of the ceremony.

I have a number of photo's of the family with the sidecar as backup to "Commando" GIJoe's photo's. If someone can give me an address to send them to I will put them on a disc.


what happened with the merc?

He kept edging towards the block, basically indicating move it or I will push you over. Saw this as I approached and went to join the block but a few others saw it and beat me to it. Think 5 bikes blocked him in the end.

As for that truck, he was an absolute git, besides being down right dangerous how he pushed past the block in to the bikes coming around the intersection.

[RiderInBlack]

Again on behalf of the family I would like to thank all those who turned up, they were overwhelmed.Glad to have been there Felix. Hope the next time we get ta ride together is for happier reasons though. Ya always welcome up here Dude:Punk:

[Zapf]

Photos part 2

[Mental Trousers]

He kept edging towards the block, basically indicating move it or I will push you over. Saw this as I approached and went to join the block but a few others saw it and beat me to it. Think 5 bikes blocked him in the end.

Not only were they blocking him but he was sitting on the car horn so one of those blocking the car sat there saluting him with a single digit the entire time his horn was sounding. He also got surrounded by Vespa's so he may have ended up rather intimidated. That or he's such an arrogant twat nothing will ever change his opinion that he's god.

[NotaGoth]

Not only were they blocking him but he was sitting on the car horn so one of those blocking the car sat there saluting him with a single digit the entire time his horn was sounding. He also got surrounded by Vespa's so he may have ended up rather intimidated. That or he's such an arrogant twat nothing will ever change his opinion that he's god.


Yeah seen what was going on as we went past, heard the horn. Thought "what a pig" nice thing to teach the kid who was sitting in the back seat eh.:eek5:

[Paul in NZ]

Well done you lot... Much respect to you all... Sad days eh!

[DMNTD]

Huge thanks to the family,was great to be apart of Dan's last ride.

[Brett]

Very sorry to have missed it . Was thinking of the family and Dan.

[sunhuntin]

Very sorry to have missed it . Was thinking of the family and Dan.

same here.

zapf... great photos. love the motorcycle hearse, very, very fitting.

[_Gina_]

It was an honour to ride in the procession, an overwhelmingly surreal ride, one full of pride and sorrow.
Much love to John, Kate and Melanie for sharing Daniels last ride with us all.


Gina and Mark.

[Gremlin]

This comes a little late, but been quite busy.

Like Zapf, on behalf of the family I would like to thank all those who attended. They were really touched, and we all know that Dan would have really have loved every minute of it (the sidecar would have been a real highlight for him).

I also want to thank all those who assisted with "Traffic Management". You know who you are, and it is with your help, that the convoy arrived safely in one impressive line.

[rudolph]

Is was a grate last ride, I lost my clutch as we set off tho witch made things intresting

[WelshWizard]

First I would like to thank all who atteneded and also those who sent mesages,

Kat Melanie and I will post a proper thankyou shortly,
but as yet we are still not in a fit state to handle every thing,

if it had not been for Dans close friends on KB I am not sure if we would have made it though till now.

WW
Dans Dad

[NotaGoth]

First I would like to thank all who atteneded and also those who sent mesages,

Kat Melanie and I will post a proper thankyou shortly,
but as yet we are still not in a fit state to handle every think,

if it had not been for Dans close friends on KB I am not sure if we would have made it though till now.

WW
Dans Dad



No need to rush a thankyou post.... For now, concentrate on you and your family.. At the moment it is what is more important... If any of you need anything don't ever hesitate to ask... You have a whole lot of support right here on kb.. And people are happy to help in what ever way possible..


Love
*theresa*

[raster]

Incredible to be a part of such an :bye: day.
Thankyou John, Kate and Melanie for letting us be a part of it.

The Hearse turning up at the start bought it all into stark reality for me.

The ride afterwards was fantastic, it seemed to go on forever, part of me didn't want it to stop.

Then finishing off with the merc getting surrounded by these huge guys in leathers riding vespa's.
A shame that bike died right in front of him wasn't it, I hope you got it going again. :laugh:

You are all in our thoughts.

Raster and fambly.

[_intense_]

My sincere and heart-felt condolences to all friends & family.

[Bobski]

My thoughts wil be with you on Thursday. Sorry for your loss!

[WelshWizard]

Incredible to be a part of such an :bye: day.
Then finishing off with the merc getting surrounded by these huge guys in leathers riding vespa's.
A shame that bike died right in front of him wasn't it, I hope you got it going again. :laugh:


Raster and fambly.



I thought the Magneto guys were great also when I heard how they not only intimadated the merc but also the Lorry driver they brought to a halt,

Not sure if it was Rudi or Sarge who had the bike die on them, I know Sarge had to get a battery charge before he could get home as his charging system failed :dodge::angry::bash::sweatdropand Rudi's clutch rod melted on his Hardly Ableson:yes:

WW