Cross unveiling for Loosebruce and Dss3

[The_Dover]

I hadn't planned to go, it felt too morbid, but I'm glad I did.

I rode down alone, as I always had before I went on my first KB ride, with Bruce.

Most of the people I saw there were the folks I think of when I think of Upper North Island KB, most of them guys or girls who had met or ridden with Bruce, or Daryl and who ride because they love it. On my way down I felt good, I enjoyed my ride, took in my surroundings and felt alive.

It felt strange on arrival, but the families of both guys appeared to be genuinely touched by the turnout and I'm pleased they left a touching memorial to the guys.

[Grahameeboy]

I hadn't planned to go, it felt too morbid, but I'm glad I did.

I rode down alone, as I always had before I went on my first KB ride, with Bruce.

Most of the people I saw there were the folks I think of when I think of Upper North Island KB, most of them guys or girls who had met or ridden with Bruce, or Daryl and who ride because they love it. On my way down I felt good, I enjoyed my ride, took in my surroundings and felt alive.

It felt strange on arrival, but the families of both guys appeared to be genuinely touched by the turnout and I'm pleased they left a touching memorial to the guys.

Good one Ben.................respect to you

[BigB]

It was a great turn out and a privilege to be there. Spoke to Daryl's mum about some of her memory's, she was just stoked to see all the bike's everyone turning up.

Cheers

B

Footnote - can the guy who took the video (sorry forgot your name) of me being pulled up by mister plod PM me as I'd like a copy.

[Grahameeboy]

It was a great turn out and a privilege to be there. Spoke to Daryl's mum about some of her memory's, she was just stoked to see all the bike's everyone turning up.

Cheers

B

Footnote - can the guy who took the video (sorry forgot your name) of me being pulled up by mister plod PM me as I'd like a copy.

Whilst I agree with Quasi's earlier post, what you say BigB is also important and it is important that as KBers we support too.

So what happened with Mr Plod or from the sounds of it sounds like this will be hush hush pending video evidence......

[skidMark]

It was a great turn out and a privilege to be there. Spoke to Daryl's mum about some of her memory's, she was just stoked to see all the bike's everyone turning up.

Cheers

B

Footnote - can the guy who took the video (sorry forgot your name) of me being pulled up by mister plod PM me as I'd like a copy.

thanks again for taking me as pillion

i will have a stop at the site each time i come past when i have a bike

[Qkkid]

The QKKIES went to the unveiling was great to have been apart of it, since we couldnt go to the funerals. Was moved and blown away with the 2 crosses joined together. There was alot of thought and love put into the unveiling. Was great to have met and chatted to there families. I hope some photos of the crosses will be put on this thread from those who took photos of them for everyone to see.
Steve and Dawn

[Big Dan]

The QKKIES went to the unveiling was great to have been apart of it,since we couldnt go to the funerals. Was moved and blown away with the 2 crosses joined together. There was alot of thought and love put into the unveiling. Was great to have met and chatted to there families.I hope some photos of the crosses will be put on this thread from those who took photos of them.
Steve and Dawn

cool be great to get all photos that were taken yesterday so i can see if i can put them in the book and i wasn't able to take photos as i didn't have camera and would like some

[Titanium]

mmmmm not sure about all this, is the point to get as many bikers there as possible, is that the point??
Personally my opinion is that I think this is a memorial, if you knew them come along and remember them with the families, if you didnt then I seriously question why you are going ?
Im obviously touchy on this, but with good reason.
I question the motivations to post it on the front page of a public forum, I question the safety of a bunch of bikers on a dangerous bit of road at Easter, and I question the morbid fascination which I am expecting to be displayed tomorrow by those that werent there, didnt know them and are probably more interested in a ride and a free feed.
The next step from this is to sell tickets to the show !!

and before any of you give me shite, I was there, they were both my best mates, and in actual fact I dont want to go, I am only going to support Dale who has asked me to ride her to the site on my bike, if any one has issues with me and this post dont speak to me tomorrow as I wont react nicely.

complete bullshite FFS

Hang tough mate ..... .

Would have been there if I could.

Cheers

Peter

[bugjuice]

I'm with ya 100% on this, and feel the same way....

ditto

[0arbreaka]

For all who couldnt make it there.

[duckaddict]

Thanks for the photo!

da

[Titanium]

Thanks for the photo.

[Rhino]

cool be great to get all photos that were taken yesterday so i can see if i can put them in the book and i wasn't able to take photos as i didn't have camera and would like some

Hi Dan,

ScorpyGirl and I have just got back from Tauranga. We were very moved by the unveiling. I have over 70 photos taken at the hall and the ceremony. Drop me a pm and I can arrange a cd for you.

[MyGSXF:Me]

For all who couldnt make it there.

Thanks for the pic..

[Scorpygirl]

Thanks to Daryl's and Bruce's families for allowing us to be part of this very moving memorial unveiling. The double cross is just awesome and a real tribute to two very special men. Quasi - I understand your sentiments. But in no way did Rhino and I just go for the feed (or some other gourlish reason) - in fact, we did not even stay for any food or drink and headed back to Waihi for a late lunch at my cousin's cafe. For us it was about supporting the living (and to remember the tragedy) in any small way we could. Rhino and I have had pressing invitations to go and see Dale on the Gold Coast when we are over there in May and this was from just a few PMs I have sent her with our love and support. We will in fact be there for her birthday - so something special to celebrate indeed.

Rhino has some lovely photos as a memory of the day.