Another rider down. 14th August 2005

**Lou Girardin** · 16th August 2005, 17:26

Originally Posted by Warr

There is an article in todays Waikato Times regarding Bruce.
Link

Thanks for that.

**NinjaBoy** · 16th August 2005, 18:01

Like RIB, LBruce and MikeL I met Bruce for the first time on one of Zed's SH16 rides. He seemed a sensible confident rider and I remember the wave he gave me as he turned off the motorway on the homeward run. He will be sorely missed.

RIP Bruce

**raster** · 16th August 2005, 19:48

Originally Posted by Warr

There is an article in todays Waikato Times regarding Bruce.
Link

Thanks for that.

**junkmaster** · 16th August 2005, 20:26

funny you should mention the "you there" that's the way my Dad answers the phone.. he is Bruces oldest brother, I'll miss my uncle very much and regret not seeing more of him lately. Lee

**enigma51** · 16th August 2005, 20:47

Originally Posted by junkmaster

funny you should mention the "you there" that's the way my Dad answers the phone.. he is Bruces oldest brother, I'll miss my uncle very much and regret not seeing more of him lately. Lee

Me and peter (one of the brothers) was talking about it a few seconds ago.

**Scorpygirl** · 16th August 2005, 21:32

Hi Scorpygirl here

I just remember the big bear hugs after he came through the door at our place with his coolie bag full of beers. Then Paul (Rhino) and I would wake up in the morning and say "Did someone have a party and forget to invite us" as we took all the stuff out to the recycling bin!!

Then there was Bronwyn and the Roses Chocolates but that's another story.

Loves you all.

Maryanne

**enigma51** · 16th August 2005, 21:36

I use to stop on sunday at his house and in front the garage there would stand an army of empties and I would say had a heavy night bruce and he would go "no just the usual"

**Kwaka-Kid** · 16th August 2005, 21:59

hahaha! oh how true it was Logan, how true it was! There was always the dirty old Bean Rock bottles lined up across the bottom edge of the garage, i never did beleive it was him alone (thought maybe mum had slipped a dozen down or something!) till i used to turn up and attend his ritual friday and saturday night, either rugby/sport or just watching movies and beer!

Also Hi Lee, dont hold any regrets hey! thats never fun for anybody and at times like these we must keep our chins up. Will be nice to meet you on Thursday.

and Maryanne, thanks for those memroies, and thank paul for the call not so long ago, its really hard to talk for everybody i guess, but alot gets felt without being said thru that phone line! do look forward to catching you guys again Thursday.

P.S have been meaning to say to everyone, at times like these i know everybody is thinking about the family and wishing us the best but please do all take care of yourselves! i remember how bad it feels just to be on the outside, and to be thinking of the immediate family involved and feeling so helpless but wanting to do whatever i could. well you all have, mum is overwhelmed with all the flowers shes received, and I have full time employment answering that phone every 10 mins! Thank you once again.

Logan

**KATWYN** · 17th August 2005, 09:21

Originally Posted by enigma51

I use to stop on sunday at his house and in front the garage there would stand an army of empties and I would say had a heavy night bruce and he would go "no just the usual"

Bruce sounded like a real hard case.

I'm so sorry for your loss and am thinking of you and your family Kwaka.