Memorial for Flyin/Sam

**k14** · 1st May 2005, 22:08

What a terrible thing to happen. RIP sam, sad i never got the chance to meet you.

Everyone be safe out there. Good on you jimbo and everyone else for doing what you could.

**RDJ** · 1st May 2005, 22:08

Very sad news. Condolences to family and friends.

**Zapf** · 1st May 2005, 22:47

its very sad for me to hear this, specially as of recently I have been reflecting hard on my crash.

sorry that I'll never get to meet a great guy and a great rider.

been reading his thread... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ighlight=flyin

I want to highlight that he has on his profile as a member of http://www.club-k.co.nz/index.htm which is run by

Quintin Brown - Admin@club-k.co.nz Mobile : 021-110-1116

as they might want to organise something as well, so it'll make sense for KB and them to link up.

**Ms Piggy** · 1st May 2005, 23:04

Hey I was just thinking, maybe a donation would be more helpful than flowers. It's just that people get sent lots of flowers and it doesn't mean as much - if you get what I mean. If we donated to the family then they could do what they like eg. Buy a nice photo frame to get a picture of Sam put in or the like.

**Skunk** · 1st May 2005, 23:09

Originally Posted by Celtic_Sea_lily

If we donated to the family then they could do what they like eg. Buy a nice photo frame to get a picture of Sam put in or the like.

Great idea.

**Velox** · 2nd May 2005, 01:25

I'd definitely want to be involved in whatever gets organised for Sam. Once we've got the word from his parents can someone make sure they post in here what the plan is?

**toads** · 2nd May 2005, 07:54

What a terrible loss of a young life, I agree with Zed we need to have a hall of rememberance for kb members to acknowlege their lives and reflect upon how easily life can be snuffed out. My thoughts are especially for this young mans parents, they will always wonder "what if" . Rest in peace Sam

**jazbug5** · 2nd May 2005, 08:36

Okay: a few of us seem interested in going to lay flowers. So, although initially I personally felt like going straight away, in the interests of more of us making it there in a group, what about the weekend? After WMC closes on Saturday, or on the Sunday?
We could just make it a quiet ride over there, pay our respects and then, I don't know, go back to one of our houses and crack open a few beers, or maybe even go over one of his favourite routes. Elaine?
I'm happy to go with whatever the consensus is.

**bear** · 2nd May 2005, 08:36

This news greatly saddens me, met Flyin on a ride several weeks ago, he seemed like a good keen man.
Couldn't find any other posts as to what happened, so what happened?

RIP.

**Quasievil** · 2nd May 2005, 08:39

Im not sure what to say really,got a lump in my throat about this whole thing.

I dont know much about the incident or where and when but I would imagine a funeral will be close.

Funerals are strange things sometimes from the perspective that sometimes people go who may not be particulary welcome.
You do not have invitation lists at funerals, you go as a individual mark of respect.

I believe strongly that if you want to go and turn up on bikes, you go, If you get a couple of strange looks so be it, Sam would be smiling on you and thats all that matters. I think the family would appreciate a turn out from his biker friends, do it respectfully, keep your distance and go as a mark of respect to Sam.

Sam would want this I am positive.

I think also Post when it is on, I might come down, I think its important .

**Sniper** · 2nd May 2005, 08:46

I think the convey is a good idea or even for those that knew him personally to write out a few lines and pass it on to his family

**Sniper** · 2nd May 2005, 08:47

Originally Posted by Quasievil

I think also Post when it is on, I might come down, I think its important .

I would like to come from the South too

**bear** · 2nd May 2005, 08:48

Originally Posted by Quasievil

Im not sure what to say really,got a lump in my throat about this whole thing.

I dont know much about the incident or where and when but I would imagine a funeral will be close.

Funerals are strange things sometimes from the perspective that sometimes people go who may not be particulary welcome.
You do not have invitation lists at funerals, you go as a individual mark of respect.

I believe strongly that if you want to go and turn up on bikes, you go, If you get a couple of strange looks so be it, Sam would be smiling on you and thats all that matters. I think the family would appreciate a turn out from his biker friends, do it respectfully, keep your distance and go as a mark of respect to Sam.

Sam would want this I am positive.

I think also Post when it is on, I might come down, I think its important .

Yeah, got a big lump in my throat myself. Agree that need to respect the families wishes, I reckon it would be a good idea to make contact with the family or undertaker to gauge interest from his family in turning up to the funeral.

Checked the Dominion Post this morning, no notice for Sam - maybe tomorrow.

**Ms Piggy** · 2nd May 2005, 08:58

Originally Posted by jazbug5

Okay: a few of us seem interested in going to lay flowers. So, although initially I personally felt like going straight away, in the interests of more of us making it there in a group, what about the weekend? After WMC closes on Saturday, or on the Sunday?
We could just make it a quiet ride over there, pay our respects and then, I don't know, go back to one of our houses and crack open a few beers, or maybe even go over one of his favourite routes. Elaine?
I'm happy to go with whatever the consensus is.

I'm with that. Either day would be good for me.

Another idea I had was placing a notice in the paper on behalf of Kiwibikers.