Ideas on what to do in memory of Sam/flyin

[Indiana_Jones]

Man, I an't been on kiwibiker for a little while and I've only just noticed this (stupid fool that I am)

Sorry to hear about this

-Indy

[flyin's m8]

Hi All,

I can say, with total certainty that John (Sam's brother) is with his Mum and Dad at their house in Tawa. Their family is very close and nothing will be posted here that is misleading for anyone. Rest assurred, so long as you are careful and cautious, you will not offend anyone. I will keep in contact with what is being suggested and am seeing Sam's family daily, will make sure that everything is okay. Please be creative, Sam will Love it.

Guard of Honour, was Jane's (Sam's Mum) suggestion, and I am all for it. As well as a procession following the hearse, and if we can, remove helmets at the cemetary. Sam wasn't one for ridin without a helmet on, except across the petrol station forecourt, however, I know that there is great feeling and display of the face, with head bowed, will be very moving for all.

If we can get a idea of numbers attending the service on bikes, would be good for people who are organising to create a picture in their minds. Also, I will be at Caltex and riding to the Church, so will be able to co-ordinate from there as well.

I understand that John is probably watching this forum and hope to speak with him later myself. Please be open with your ideas, most of them are very touching and all of them appreciated.

Thanks,
Annatia

[cammo]

maybe we should start a thread just for those who are attending, so we can count numbers properly and as to not get mixed up with all the current threads.

i for one will do my best to be there, im hoping i can leave early friday moring or thursday night.

[FROSTY:Me]

Ok you lot this is how I picture it.
We meet in various places round town and head to the gas station Hitcher suggests.
All wear clear visors on lids.
In line abreast formation (2 side by side) we ride to the church -rideby then park up as MD suggested.
Black armbands worn on left forearm
At end of funeral we form an honour guard --side by side either side from entrance of church to the hearse. Heads bowed -helmets in front.
Follow behind the hearse and family as a hounour guard.
Stop at gates to cemetry.
Head off to meeeting place suggested.
How does that sound you lot

[Quasievil]

Ok you lot this is how I picture it.
We meet in various places round town and head to the gas station Hitcher suggests.
All wear clear visors on lids.
In line abreast formation (2 side by side) we ride to the church -rideby then park up as MD suggested.
Black armbands worn on left forearm
At end of funeral we form an honour guard --side by side either side from entrance of church to the hearse. Heads bowed -helmets in front.
Follow behind the hearse and family as a hounour guard.
Stop at gates to cemetry.
Head off to meeeting place suggested.
How does that sound you lot

mate start another thread under events with this detail.
Only those annnouncing there attendance are to post on this new thread so the numbers can be managed.
im the moderator of Events and I will clean out anything other than a actual registrations of attendance.
This way Sams family can easily understand numbers as can anyone else with an interest.

[FROSTY:Me]

done---theres now a thread in meetings and events.http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/ed...tpost&p=229205
heres the link

[BNZ]

done---theres now a thread in meetings and events.

Frosty, what's your flight number? Do you know what time you will be landing yet? I have some work to do in the morning from home, but I only live just down the road from WMC so can pick you up in the car in the morning and bring you into town. Let me know what you want to do....

[riffer]

Frosty, what's your flight number? Do you know what time you will be landing yet? I have some work to do in the morning from home, but I only live just down the road from WMC so can pick you up in the car in the morning and bring you into town. Let me know what you want to do....

It's okay mate. I've got him sorted.

[BNZ]

It's okay mate. I've got him sorted.

Good Man, let me know know if any plans fall through and you need an extra pair of hands/wheels.

[Quasievil]

this is the link for registrations of attendance as a specific event, this is done so Family and freinds can see exactly how many Kb members are coming, particulary those on Bikes in a guard of honour there are also details about this ride.

please register if your going

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/ca...-5-6&e=483&c=1

[enigma51]

Suggestion
For those that cant attend lets do a minute silence on friday as respect to the family and Flyin.

[Paul in NZ]

Guys

I've arranged a morning off (bumped a big client but they are cool with it) and will fit in with anything else. I'm in auckland now and next 2 days and I will catch up with Frosty but will have bugger all time to get organised thur night friday morn so can some kind soul pm me with the final solution.

Cheers

ps - reading the notice in the paper makes me wonder if Sams folks would rather see us thursday evening?

pps - I'm on lousy dial up from the hotel so won't be checking this regularly OK

[StoneChucker]

I hope noone will take it as disrepectful, but I will have to wear my normal riding gear (Jeans, t-shirt, cordura jacket, boots/gloves). Can't fit a suit under my gear (IF I had a suit yo fit...)

[Keeper]

got friday off work, that link doesnt work

[Marknz]

I hope noone will take it as disrepectful, but I will have to wear my normal riding gear (Jeans, t-shirt, cordura jacket, boots/gloves). Can't fit a suit under my gear (IF I had a suit yo fit...)

Mate, if you're riding your bike you wear what you would normally wear when riding it. Sam would probably have it no other way. No point in putting yourself at further risk in a mass ride environment