Farewell to good friends

[Hitcher]

Three brothers taken from us in one weekend. Three who contributed much to our biking community and others whose lives they touched. The outpouring of grief is sober testimony to the affect that these outstanding young men have had on us all. Kbers mourn their departure and will rally around their families and friends.

These tragic events are a stark reminder not only of the risks involved in riding motorcycles but also of a bond that ties us all together – the joy and absolute thrill of riding.

Life is a precious yet fragile gift. It can bring much pain, but it can also deliver boundless pleasure. We should remember the pleasure that each of these three got from motorcycling and celebrate that.

Farewell Bruce (loosebruce), Daryl (dss3) and Bruce (Uncle B). We will fondly remember you.

[onearmedbandit]

Great words Hitcher, we must remember the positive more so than ever during these times.

Farewell guys, you shall not be forgotten.

[sAsLEX]

Pillion pegs down all week.

A sad weekend indeed.

Condolences to all those affected by the weekends tragedies.

[Big Dave]

Spot on.

[Biohazard]

Never a truer word spoken.....................

Heaven is now a much better place now it has Bruce, Daryl and Uncle B riding about like a bunch of hooooons , guess there will never be a dull or quite moment from now on.

[Paul in NZ]

While there is a road there will be riders willing to ride it.

Some will trundle and some risk that road at a greater speed but all of us share the same wind and thrill at the feel of the engine respond to the tug of the throttle cable - it's an addiction and like all addictions - there is a price to pay. Somehow it hurts more when a good man pays the ultimate price - somehow - in a world, increasing full of bastards - it's not fair.

Fair is something people invented - like heaven - a perfect state that does not naturally occur - the road certainly does not care about fair - it takes who it wants when it wants them, we just don't understand why, and thats what is really - not fair.

I've given up on fair. There is just the road and me and a load of memories riding at my back.

Mark Knopfler wrote..

Well if you’re inclined to go up on the wall
It can only be fast and high
And those who don’t like the danger soon
Find something different to try
And when there is only a ring in your ears
And an echo down memory lane
Then if it’s all for nothing
All the road running has been in vain

Keep safe folks and cry for our lost brothers - let life flow for a little, the road will wait for you and now you will have 3 more brothers riding at your shoulder on those long days.

Peace to all - these are dark days.

[bell]

Choice words Paul. Sobering thoughts reading of these tragedies this afternoon.

[Indiana_Jones]

R.I.P guys.

My condolences to the families

-Indy

[Swoop]

Dark days indeed.

Pegs are down as of this moment.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Well said Hitcher.
Quite a few have said they don't want to ride right now.....but what better way to 'raise your glass' to the recently departed.

[Colapop]

I've been struggling to put the right words in place, coming to terms with these tradgedies. I have found, in biking, the kinship that is sadly missing in today's society. Wherever you may roam, the fallen shall not lie untended.

They shall not grow old as we who are left grow old,
Age shall not wither them nor the years condemn;
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We shall remember them

Rest In Peace

[SimJen]

Terrible news, never met any of them but had the odd PM with Loosebruce.
Thoughts and condolences to family and friends.
Sucks that good people die before scum.
Everybody be careful out there....

[terbang]

Yup I am also at a loss for words. Didn't really know them personally though Loose Bruce is familiar so our paths have crossed at some stage. Rear pegs down here too.

[bugjuice]

heir heir.. crappest weekend by far, ever.

RIP guys

[Terminated]

Well Said Hitcher and Paul,

I got in from my ride from over the Takas just before midday, I then read about the tragedy up north.

Mid afternoon was watching golf, daughter had friend visiting and they wanted to watch video - So I went for a quiet ride....back up the Takas.

On the way up the Takas I was thinking about Loosebruce and DSS3, sobering thoughts and concentrating on the things Uncle B had instilled in me.

Got home,,,,the irony.....enough said.

RIP this weekend.