Ideas on what to do in memory of Sam/flyin

[James Deuce]

I'll be taking the car, and I have a spare seat IF et al doesn't want it. I'll talk to him tomorrow, and if he is taking his bike, I'll have a seat available if anyone needs a ride. I'll be up for the Sunday ride though.

[Hitcher]

Since a lot of people won't be able to attend the funeral, how about a Sunday ride out to Gladstone to lay flowers? I was thinking maybe meeting about 10.30?
If someone who knew him better has a better suggestion (like maybe a favourite place of his instead) that'd be great.
Obviously, as always, us city types could start from WMC and then meet others at Caltex, etc. If you think this is a dumb idea or anything, please feel free to say so.

How about meeting up at the Martinborough Square at midday on Sunday and riding out to Gladstone from there? That may save a long procession of bikes over the Takas...

[Dafe]

I'm in for the memorial ride on sunday.
I think we need a new thread headed "Sunday, Memorial Ride to Gladstone!"
So everybody will know.

[sels1]

I understand your feelings Jim but I think as long as we are respectful and don't make a show of it, it could be a really positive thing.

I agree with CSL, the more bikes there, the greater the statement of support

If anyone is temporarily bikeless, and wants to pillion, pm me.

[RiderInBlack]

Having been to a biker funeral, I have riden at the request of the family without a helmet, but it made me feel very unsafe. If it was not a the request of the family I would have worn the helmet. I don't like the idea of adding to the passing away of a fellow biker by risking another by attending a funeral without a helmet. It's an old biker tradition I feel we don't have to continue. Helmets should come off at the cementry, not on the way. Just my feelings anyway.

[Kwaka-Kid]

The auckland contingent that can't make the funeral on Friday could wear a black arm band/sash on the forearm over the leathers as a mark of mourning when we are on our bikes this friday. I know I will- It's so so sad.

Rockin idea surfchick!
Im up for that.

will ride to work in full leathers with black arm sash on forearm.

[crashe]

Yep.. might just do that too.

Where do you get these arm bands.. cause if you have to make em i am screwed.... Surfchick.. you any good at sewing???

Buy some wide black ribbon..... and then if you really cant sew a few stitches... use a safety pin to hold it together.... and you will have easy access to a few safety pins.

[Kwaka-Kid]

true? to be honest i weas going to tear some off my paeroa shirt of yesteryear.

But im keen to stay uniform with whatever you guys feel is appropriate..

err - and which arm?..

[surfchick]

Yep.. might just do that too.

Where do you get these arm bands.. cause if you have to make em i am screwed.... Surfchick.. you any good at sewing???

I think tie any black scarf, or strip of black material onto to your upper arm on Fri. We'll know if we pass you on the M-way it's your respect to Sam. Don't think it matters at all what you use as long as its on there. Not a stitch required. luckily.

[Ixion]

true? to be honest i weas going to tear some off my paeroa shirt of yesteryear.

But im keen to stay uniform with whatever you guys feel is appropriate..

err - and which arm?..

Left arm. I remember when they were common.Smith and Caughy used to sell ready made ones.

[Paul in NZ]

I'll speak to Frosty re a suitable memorial.

If you want to do something really simple or spectactular lets remember the only folks that could have made a difference. The ambulance crew. Wonder if we can raise some funds for something?

Dunno

[RiderInBlack]

I'll tie my black bandana over my red one on my left arm (otherwise you would not see the black against the black leather ).

[sels1]

Wonder if we can raise some funds for something?

Life Flight Trust? (rescue chopper+air ambo)

[Stevo]

If it rains on Thurs or even wed then I may even be able to cross the Strait as we won't be able to do any harvesting. See what happens.

I would love to show our respect for him.

[flyin's m8]

I would like to say thanks again for the thoughts and feelings that have generated such an enormous amount of emotion across NZ. I've known him a little over 12 months and never have I been oblivious to Sam's charismatic, loving approach to the world, nor his inextiguishable drive to help, assist, his fellow man to share an enjoyable experience.

Sam was a well known and much loved young man, I spent many hours on his ZZR with him, he was nothing short of superb in any endeavour, shy wasn't something that Sam practiced and neither shall we. Careful he was, mostly, certainly always when I was there, but never afraid. He was a guy that knew a place that respected the nature of a man's spirit, and was always there, in heart.

It's a comforting thought, to know that there is a place where people divided by so many factions in life can be together and create a community that speaks to each individual member in a unique way. The people on KBer have excellent, creative, genuine ideas of remembering flyin' and what he means to us, I ask that you all remember to be aware on your travels, of yourselves mainly, and of others too. Respect and consideration are things that we can all know intimately, if we want to, all of the time.

I can say, as much as I would love to travel to Whenua Tapu without my head on, I know, without asking, that family of flyin' would not appreciate such an 'unsafe' gesture. However, once inside the cemetary grounds, it would be a nice tribute, something that will need to be carefully organised if it is to be executed.

I will be joining the ride from Caltex to 'Our Lady of Fatima' and on to Whenua Tapu, as a pillion of course. If anyone comes to Wellington and gets stuck for directions, or a place to stay, even a ride, please give me a call, I may not be able to organise a bike, but I'm local and its actually not hard to find the place when you know the area. My details are on the original, now 12 page, post, dedicated to flyin', titled URGENT!!.

Guys, there's a lot of feelin, that I can't put into words, Nathan, Dean, Jimbo, my thoughts have been with you, please take care, and be in touch if I can be of assistance in any way. Like I say... a lot I can't...




I'd like to mention now, Sam has travelled over the Haywads pretty much every day, on occasion up to four or six times in a day, since long before his motocycle purchase, and nothing deterred him, well... not much, anyway, point is.... I would like to come along for a memorial ride, round the loop (Matinborough), Sunday sounds good, and please incorporate the Haywards. Also, knowing Sam, as I do, I would like to see a convoy through the main streets of both Petone and Tawa... of course, there are other places I would love to go, but there it is... Not a lot considering the miles travelled....

As far as dropping flowers at Gladstone, I know I will be going out there before the ride on Sunday, and I suggest others do the same if they want to stop at the corner to pay respects to Sam. There is potential for havoc if people stop on a corner during a ride... It's a good idea to stop somewhere nearby if its convenient, i'm not too familiar with that area, but know that I will want to stop and remember, something that I nostalgically wish I had been present to experience, and will forever hold dear with memory for Sam.

Again, thank you, to all those who understand where the road leads, and what the choices make of life, my thoughts are with you, as much as Sam and all the other people, across NZ and the world who know and love him.

Peace Sammull, always my friend... Forever