It's hard to believe he's gone. he taught me everything i know about bikes and helped me rebuild my first bike. RIP mate, you will be missed by everyone who's ever had the privilege to meet you.
Hardcore Biker
It's hard to believe he's gone. he taught me everything i know about bikes and helped me rebuild my first bike. RIP mate, you will be missed by everyone who's ever had the privilege to meet you.
"channellling the Pleideans"
its a village. 1.5 degrees of separation.Originally Posted by Maha
Its NZ's second largest city...
Terrible news I only just found out about it.
I thought elections were decided by angry posts on social media. - F5 Dave
Scooter boy
I didn't know Joseph but my partner ordered a helmet from him last weekend and he gave us superb knowledgeable service. Was a real pleasure to deal with.
Condolensces to his family, friends and workmates.
RIP
Hardcore Biker
Gasson Street is a shocker. It will take engineering to fix it's problems, not enforcement or education. Pulling people over on that street only creates more problems and since Christchurch drivers are the worst in the world ie: don't give way, follow too close and think being on the road is a right and not a privilege (which can be taken from them), education is simply a waste of time. It's a four laned road with multiple intersections including traffic lights and stop signs, visiblity is poor and traffic not only speeds, but is diabolical during peak times. I totally agree with your comments, but unfortunately we don't know there is a problem until there is one. When the rider was at Sportzone he was always a pleasure to deal with and knew his stuff. He had the honour of being known simply by his first name.
Una Storia Italiana
THREE lane road and thats half the problem... as far as "don't know there is a problem until there is one" fuck off as posted above, quoted below
cheers DD
(Definately Dodgy)
squid
A very well written memorial notice, certainly. With all due respect I will copy it here for those not able to get to a paper:
"
O'CARROL, Joseph William
Tragically taken from us on November 24, 2011,
much loved partner and soul mate of Kim,
loved and adored dad of Zoe and Jessica, father of Arden,
dearly loved and precious son of Kay and Rex Wilson (Sunshine Coast),
loved brother of Stephen and Sim (Sydney), David and Rach, Sarah (Sunshine Coast), and Steph and Troy.
Special son-in-law to be, to Lyn and Greg Marshall and family
Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by all his friends and family.
'He rode til the end'
Messages to The Family of the late Joseph O'Carrol can be addressed c/ PO Box 39001, Christchurch, 8545.
The Service for Joseph will be held in our Kerrs Road Chapel, corner Kerrs and Pages Roads, Linwood, on Wednesday November 30 at 2.00pm, cremation thereafter at Canterbury Crematorium.
Those wishing to accompany Joseph on his last ride, please meet at Street and Sport Motorcycles at 1.15pm on Wednesday.
Lamb and Hayward Ltd,
Kerrs Rd FDANZ,
Ph 381 1089
www.lambandhayward.co.nz
"
I have copied this as exactly as possible from the public notice available in today's issue of Christchurch's The Press. If any moderators or members feel I have been disrespectful or too forward, please let me know or remove the post. I just want to make sure as many people as possible have the opportunity to offer their final respects to Joe and his family.
Thanks, and of course RIP Joe.
Forum whore
I have been around to see Joe tonight as he has come home to be with family and friends. Kim has asked that those who have stories of Joe that they would be comfortable to share to put some words down, so she and her daughter have something to remember Joe by. If you would like to do this you can PM them to me or request my email via PM.
Forum whore
Sometimes you read these posts regarding a fallen rider and you are quite detatched. Other times you can feel the clear sense of loss and hurt across the whole spectrum when someone 'special' has gone. This is one of those times as he seems to have touch so many lives.
Vicki and I feel for your loss my friends and our heart goes out to those left behind.
'When a great man dies, for years the light he leaves behind him, lies on the paths of men. '
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Born to be mild
Damn. Been away camping over the weekend and just caught up with this. Joseph was a top bloke. He sold me my CB400 and he was happy to keep getting the odd problem fixed 'under warranty' even though the official warranty ran out months earlier. Always greeted me by my first name whenever I walked into the shop. It would be the least I could do to accompany him on his last ride.
RIP Joseph.
Grow older but never grow up
Whip it, whip it good!
First time posting in a thread like this.
My sincere condolances to everyone of you that is facing down saying goodbye to a friend/mate/decent bloke you met...
The metal is always nude.
I didn't know him personally but as Paul says, it sounds like he was quite a guy.
RIP
"...you meet the weirdest people riding a Guzzi !!..."
Suffers from peterpan syndrome
R.I.P Joe
...such a sad loss to the Chch bike community, Love and thoughts go out to his friends and family.
Ride In Paradise Joe
When Life thows me a curve
...I lean into it!
.........
Such a waste!!!! you will be missed bro,
Ride.In.Peace Bud ......
Born to be mild
Una Storia Italiana
well that was about as good and friendly as such an event could be, Jo's daughter did a brillent job of her speech one brave wee lass.
cheers DD
(Definately Dodgy)
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