Dss3 Funeral details

[_Gina_]

I really wanted to come today, however only one road going bike at the moment so Stify will be there for us both. I will be there in thought.

RIP Daryl.

I made my team observe a minutes silence for Daryl at 11:30am and I toasted to Daryls life at lunch today.....

[slowpoke]

It's quite a surreal experience sitting out here offshore. The sheer physical distance acts as an insulator, the daily routine can be mind numbing with the days blurring into each other, and your world shrinks down to an area the size of a 1/2 acre section.
Today has been quite different, with my thoughts well and truly with Darryl and his loved ones.
My full respect goes to all those with the courage to front up to the funeral, it's not an easy thing to do.

[Lias]

It was a huge funeral.. Biggest funeral I've ever been too bar the maori queens. The chapel was packed, the atrium was packed, and their were still dozens of us outside listening to the speakers.

I think the share number of people that came is a tribute to Daryl.

[Toast]

I think the share number of people that came is a tribute to Daryl.

I second that. Awesome turnout! So glad I shimmied out of work for it.

Big ups to Quasi for getting us all organised. It must have been quite a sound having 100 or so bikes near redline all in that chapel carpark.

[Indiana_Jones]

It was quite a sight having us all ride up the road with the herse.

Great turn out

-Indy

[WickedOne]

Awesome turnout to farewell one of our own. Good on ya guys!!!!

[bugjuice]

Just got back.

Was a very nice ceremony. The bikes leading and following the hearse passing thru Hamilton was nice. They were all meant to line up so the hearse could drive up the centre as we revved, but in the faffle of parking, the hearse passed thru. So we did it anyway. 30 seconds of a hundred+ bikes at the redline in honour. Was a very loud moment, and I'm sure he heard it.

I'm fortunate enough for this to only be my second funeral (the first being my nan years ago). So as far as they go, it was a nice sending off. Huge turn out from every corner of his life and from people who he'd touched. He'll be remember for ever.

Thanks to Daryl's family for allowing us to join in celebrating him. And thanks to Quasi for organising chaos!

[Scorpygirl]

Awesome everyone. What a real tribute to Daryl. The sound of all the bikes revving was just amazing!!!! He would have been smiling. It really is a small world though as Rhino and I know the sister of his cousin that spoke. I am glad I was able to go and pay my respects.

Thanks all.

[gijoe1313]

Just got back from Hamilton, the organisation and provision of info was courtesy of Quasi (thanks) and the forethought of having additional black ribbon is commendable.

The turnout of bikes and their riders/pillions was humbling to me, a community able to make the time and effort to support their fallen moved me deeply. The tributes and stories shared in the service kept making connections with points in my life and others present.

The redline send-off was another unique moment for me, I honestly hope we don't have to use it for that purpose for a long, long while - if ever... the refreshment provided was awesome and just looking and listening to the people around gave me another insight to the spirit and camaraderie, KBers have for one another - sure we give each other stick, sometimes grief, but when the chips count - there are people always there.

This morning, before I left Auckland, it was dark and cloudy - but surprisingly I saw a beautiful rainbow shine through it, I couldn't help but think how fitting a metaphor that was for the service today. Of course, the lads conspired to ensure that today was a perfect riding day.

So, in honour - a few of the lads went out and found the twisties in the Hunuas on the way back. We took our time, not in any rush and pootled around the brilliant countryside - our pegs down, I hope the recently departed took the chance to touch down on our rides and guide us through a little more smoothly and crack a grin as we wound our way through Twilight Rd (how appropriate is that?)

It has been a honour and pleasure to grace the company of giants, to mark the passing of those who share our spirit to ride in freedom and remember them for the good times they had...

[Waylander]

Sorry I couldn't stay for the whole ceramony. Some things I couldn't get out of but hope my showing up for the convo and redline tribute was enough.

Had my own mini send off for Daryl, Bruce and Bruce on the Kaimias and I hope they enjoyed it.

[stify]

It was an honor to be part of todays convoy, thanks to the family for allowing us to be there.

[crashe]

It was a honour to be part of the convoy today.
A huge thank you to Daryl's family for letting us be part of it.

The roar of the bikes after we arrived was awesome and Daryl would have loved it.

Great stories were told of Daryl growing up and the stuff he got up to and as a young fella.

Cheers Quasi for being the person to organise it throu Daryl's family.

[saul]

It was an honor to be part of todays convoy, thanks to the family for allowing us to be there.

+1 so very true. Thanks also to quasi.

[DingDong]

as above, great send off and huge convoy for dss3... 100+ bikes bouncing off the limiter sounded wiked, bet even Bruce heard that

Well organised Quasi, cheers

[ZeroIndex]

being at my third funeral this year (2 were very close friends), it is amazing to see how 1 individual can touch so many lives.. I was very moved to see how many people came from all over to see Daryl off today..

Even though I didn't really know Daryl, I'm sure he would've appreciated this huge jesture of friendship, commitment, and admiration..

Stay safe everyone,
Rob