Missing a mate already.

**White trash** · 5th April 2005, 10:18

Speaking to Sue on Sunday she told me the couple of Auckland bike crashes in the weekend. One being a man enlisted in the Airforce.

I instantly though of Nolly, 22 years old, extremely bright and the happiest bloke on the plannet.

Seems my worst fears are confirmed after reading the paper today.

Wellington motorcyclists may remember Kiel as the tall, smiley bloke who worked on the spares counter at Motorad for some time. He punted an RSV thou at respectable pace and was always seeking to better his riding.

After joining the airforce to pursue his other love, he'd always stop in for a chat and a laugh whenever flying through or in Wellington. We always joked about the bikes he'd test ridden and not bought off me.

My thoughts are with his family and that of his 22 year old girlfriend, Stephanie, also killed in the accident.

Noll, I can't believe you're gone mate and can only pray you're in a better place.

**Deano** · 5th April 2005, 10:21

Sorry to hear that mate.

So bloody young too.

**Pwalo** · 5th April 2005, 10:25

That's awful news Trash. Nothing worse than being able to put a face to a name in the paper, especially when it's someone you know that well.

Far too young.

**bugjuice** · 5th April 2005, 10:32

fuk, that's terrible.
sorry to hear that, hope it doesn't knock you back too hard..
thoughts with their families

**Zapf** · 5th April 2005, 10:39

sorry to hear that WT. wish none of the above happened.

**TonyB** · 5th April 2005, 10:47

Awful news WT. Sounds like a top bloke. For what it's worth, my sincere condolences to you and both families.

**wari** · 5th April 2005, 10:48

... SHitt ...

..TAKe care dude ..

**Marmoot** · 5th April 2005, 10:48

My condolences, WT.

I know how it feels....three times.

**John** · 5th April 2005, 10:53

Man, although It doesnt help I know how you feel.

Bloody sucks when shit like this happens to the good people.

**jrandom** · 5th April 2005, 10:56

News story link.

Not much to say, really. It's always tragic when young people die.

I guess them's the breaks. Those wot knew him will be able to say whether he would have preferred to die in his bed aged 75 after a life spent wrapped in cotton wool.

**Joni** · 5th April 2005, 10:57

Not really sure what to say Jim...
Sorry to hear about this, my condolences to all.

[edit] I think I am learning more and more each day, that life is short.... grab happiness with both hands and make the most of your life, every day!!!

**Holy Roller** · 5th April 2005, 11:01

I know the pain.
Remember the good times as life is always so fragile and short.
As to a better place, only God knows that.
Reminds us to make the most of every day that we have, And take all the time time you need to say good by to your mate.

**jimbo600** · 5th April 2005, 11:04

What a terrible thing to happen to a good individual. Condolences to his family and friends.

**Quasievil** · 5th April 2005, 11:12

Sorry to hear this Jimmy, makes it hard when you know someone well that is caught up in such a tragedy like this.

bloody shame, what can you say

just keep your chin up and ride as carefully as you can around traffic