NZ Herald - Canterbury biker down; black Triumph (8 August)

[Kickaha]

Some of you Christchurch riders may not twig to the name Brendon Richard White.

I had to read it a couple of times before I clicked

He was not on his own bike and this would lead some of you a stray as he normally rides a custom V-Max

Thats what had me wondering whether it was him or not

I hadn't seen him for at least a year as he didn't come out to the track quite so often anymore but I remember him running the V Max at a track day a few years back

I might see you and Sally there on Monday if I can get away from work

[quickbuck]

RIP Brendon.
Condolences to all friends and Family

[McJim]

My condolences to the family left behind.

He's about my age and his child is about the age of my oldest.

Too angry about careless cagers to talk about it.

Rest in peace.

[laRIKin]

I had to read it a couple of times before I clicked



Thats what had me wondering whether it was him or not

I hadn't seen him for at least a year as he didn't come out to the track quite so often anymore but I remember him running the V Max at a track day a few years back

I might see you and Sally there on Monday if I can get away from work

I have talked to a few people that it has taken a while for it to click.

So I will add a bit more to help those that can not remember him, but have.
He was a shortish stocky build with light coloured hair and was always smile and was real easygoing.
He had raced CAM's as well and wore fire engine red racing leathers with WHITE written on the back of the shoulders in white lettering.
His V-Max had high (well made) Stainless Steel custom pipes made by him as he was a Stainless Steel Fabricator and did make pipe's some times for other people.
Now he painted his bike and I have seen it, but for the life of me I can not remember the colour, I think it was dark colours Black and Purple.
The thing that you will remember is that it had a whopping large air cleaner coming up though the what would be a petrol tank on most other bikes.

And yes we will see any one that turn up on Monday. (we have the day off)
And have the day off so Bourbon or 12 will be in line and if anyone wants to give the family some room afterwards they I guess can come around to our place to crash for a beer and may fire up the BBQ if fine.

I have been thinking about telling a story or two about him and may post it, if time.
He was so easy going I do not think anyone would have a bad word about him.

[Bruiser]

RIP Brendon.

I will be watching intently for the inevitable court report.

[Animal]

Live on in peace, Brendon.

[Macktheknife]

RIP Brendon, condolences and sympathy to all those affected by this tragic loss. Ride free and look in on those left behind from time to time.

[laRIKin]

There is a article about Brendon in The Star news paper on the 31 August
at the top of page A6 "A mans with a huge heart"

And have found out that he was killed by a drunk driver in a 4X4.

[surfchick]

what a terrible loss - such total needless and wreckless circumstances

so sorry for the loss to Brendon's family - hate to think of the family without their man

every other road user is so at risk from anyone's decision to drink & drive (my uncle was killed by a drunk driver). totally wish something more could be done about the drinking culture & driving

[Kickaha]

There is a article about Brendon in The Star news paper on the 31 August
at the top of page A6 "A mans with a huge heart"

can you scan it and post it up?

[miSTa]

Here you go...

[laRIKin]

Thanks A for that as we can not scan anymore.

[dangerous]

And have found out that he was killed by a drunk driver in a 4X4.

... shoot the fucking c@#t

[Rashika]

fk that makes me wanna cry... currently surviving cancer, only to be taken out by a drinking driving toe-rag with no thought for any other fucker on the road except themselves...
why do we live in a world of such fkn ignorant morons???

[lisa.brendon]

Everyone knows what an awesome guy Brendon was and someone mentioned something about Brenblade? Not sure if you were refering to the joke about Brenigade - a few years ago trying to come up with a name for his pipes. Anyway just wanted to say alot of people were probably confused about the triumph - the bike belonged to a good friend Maureen Rose, he had borrowed it for the weekend as the v max was about a month away from being on the road.. The guy that hit Brendon was Steve Eric Mason, 31 yrs of chch. He wasn't in a 4x4 or drunk just f#kn dumb! He was speeding , had overtaken 4 other vehicles before he hit Brendon, he pulled out within 6 feet of him. Brendon didn't stand a chance. Now we are left to deal with what the f#kwit has done and try to explain to my son why daddy can't be with us anymore. He is missed so much by so many people but most of all by me and Anton.