"Remembering Those Who Rode" - A List

[Dirtbikindad393]

Originally Posted by Motodad393

Sadly, I added the name of Emery Humphrey today - 11 year old racer, #96. He died on December 13, 2007 from injuries sustained racing.

May he rest in eternal peace with the Almighty.
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You know as we enter this festive and holiday time of year where we have the privilege to spend quality time with our families let us remain thankful for our families, health and the many blessings we have as Americans. Many in this world are not so fortunate.

I would also like to ask that you folks "Remember Those Who Rode" and the respective families who are still trying to put the "pieces of their lives" back together and move out of the valley overshadowed by death. Many of our fellow riders, friends and acquaintances have "heavy hearts" during the holiday season - please keep them in your prayers.

Regardless of how old they are please hug your children and let them know that you love them and be damn thankful that you can.

Sincerely,

Mike Berg
"Motodad393"

Roost On Emery!

Thoughts and prayers are with Emery's family from the west coast.

[b-bike393]

Originally Posted by Motodad393

Sadly, I added the name of Emery Humphrey today - 11 year old racer, #96. He died on December 13, 2007 from injuries sustained racing.

May he rest in eternal peace with the Almighty.
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You know as we enter this festive and holiday time of year where we have the privilege to spend quality time with our families let us remain thankful for our families, health and the many blessings we have as Americans. Many in this world are not so fortunate.

I would also like to ask that you folks "Remember Those Who Rode" and the respective families who are still trying to put the "pieces of their lives" back together and move out of the valley overshadowed by death. Many of our fellow riders, friends and acquaintances have "heavy hearts" during the holiday season - please keep them in your prayers.

Regardless of how old they are please hug your children and let them know that you love them and be damn thankful that you can.

Sincerely,

Mike Berg
"Motodad393"

Mike,

As always, your words are true and hit to the center of the heart. Prayers will be lifted up for all the familys walking that path.


Emery Humphrey; You are remembered and your family is being covered in prayers.

[Macho393]

I met a guy name Ernest "Lloyd" Gates at Falcon Jet where I work. I only knew Lloyd for about a year but he loved to ride bikes. He rode only street bikes, but he rode bikes. They are all the same to me. He rode a harley to work every chance he got. At the age of 53 he was still smiling like a young kid everytime he rode. Lloyd got killed by a drunk driver after work going to further his eductaion at Pulaski Tech. Lloyd was killed on September 20,2007. I sold my harley right after this .........because when on the rode its not your skill you have to worry about........its the other guy. Please add Lloyd to the list of Remembering those Who Rode. Lloyd left a wife of 26 years and 3 daughters behind. So say a prayer for them as they spend there first christmas without him.

[TRXman86]

I was bored and started looking at the boards from top to bottom. Not to sure why, but was lead here. This is the same month (few weeks ago) we lost Gitch. Let's not forget to take a look here and remember all those on the list. There are several... To many...

R.I.P fellow riders and racers! We'll see you again and ride together.

[skinnyJM]

Originally Posted by Motodad393

This thread provides a "list" that sadly will not end. This is designed to help us keep a focus and to "Remember Those Who Rode." When we learn of a person that needs to be added to this list, please PM me with there name and the date of passing and I will add the name in the order of passing.

"May they all rest in eternal peace - You will not be forgotten"
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Just think what a wonderful world it would be if NO Parent ever had to bury one of there children again........

"REMEMBERING THOSE WHO RODE"

Aaron William Lantzer - March 11, 2001
Shane Kelly - November 10, 2001
Mark Maness - June 27, 2002
Grant Smith - June 28, 2002
James Hinson - Unknown 2002 [In the process of finding out]
Garrett M. Berg - September 22, 2002
Joey Lott - November 1, 2002
Jason Ciarletta - January 28, 2004
Austin Ekberg - March 4, 2004
Tabitha S. Preston - June 17, 2004
Brett Downey - August 19, 2004
Jacob Nicholson - August 29, 2004
James D. Cucovatz – December 18, 2004
Eldon Wykhoff - May 26, 2005
Johnny Mattek Jr. (USMC) – June 13, 2005
Byron N. Linder Jr. – July 29, 2005
Ben Davis – August 3, 2005
David Patterson - August 8, 2005
Kirby R. Killion Jr. - August 11, 2005
Jonathan Hoopper – August 18, 2005
Matthew Frey – September 22, 2005
William McCormick – October 8, 2005
Steven A. Smith Jr. – December 17, 2005
Kevin Crine - February 8, 2006
Mike Sanders – April 13, 2006
Ryan Foreman – May 28. 2006
Josh Terischilli – July 16, 2006
Jim Pomeroy - August 6, 2006
Robert M. Moody – August 22, 2006
Brandon C. Kerry – October 21, 2006
Don Glover - November 5, 2006
Jeremy Speldrick - November 23, 2006
Officer Steve Favela - November 27, 2006
Marty Moates - December 7, 2006
Elmer Symons - January 9, 2007
Dave Stephens - January 15, 2007
Rich Horstmeyer - February 6, 2007
Joseph M. Coppola - February 8, 2007
Ron Boyas - February 10, 2007
Jake A. Lucas - February 11, 2007
Jay King - February 23, 2007
Justin Bobb - February 26, 2007
Cody Fidler - March 10, 2007
William "Bill" Pochirowski - March 11, 2007
Robert Britton III - March 14, 2007
Blake Webb - March 17, 2007
Justin K. Sisco - March 25, 2007
Brian T. Hibbitts - March 26, 2007
Kaleb Hunt - April 6, 2007
Justin Sutterer - April 8, 2007
Allen Yarrow - April 30, 2007
Jeff Wilson - May 1, 2007
Chad Zabler - May 4, 2007
John Hutcherson - May 11, 2007
Officer Shad Nicks - May 13, 2007
Jeremy Perzee - May 14, 2007
David A. Pica III - May 26, 2007
Nicole McMeans - May 26, 2007
Edward A. Bebau - May 27, 2007
Jason A. Pouti - May 27, 2007
Jerico Littrell - June 1, 2007
Christopher R. Lokken - June 2, 2007
Dalton Gunner Moore - June 5, 2007
Justin Taylor - June 9, 2007
Daniel McCullough - June 11, 2007
Ed Krasuski - July 1, 2007
Zachary Wachs - July 1, 2007
Edward Larosche - July 7, 2007
Jay Hewitt - August 8, 2007
Todd Cathey - August 12, 2007
Brandon Smith - August 24, 2007
Lucas Binford - August 25, 2007
Terry Thomas - August 26, 2007
Brett Klein - August 28, 2007
Matt Stavron - September 16, 2007
Ernest "Lloyd" Gates - September 20, 2007
Connor La France - September 21, 2007
John Haataja - September 21, 2007
Seth Williamson - September 24, 2007
Jakob Lathery - October 10, 2007
Ellen "Elie" Dabney Sand - October 28, 2007
Troy Fitch - November 3, 2007
Matthew Farley - November 4, 2007
Emery Humphrey - December 13, 2007
Christie Poe - December 19, 2007
Max Thorley - January 5, 2008
Jason Rynders - February 1, 2008
Wyatt Barto - February 4, 2008

May GOD bless them all.

Mike, I am so happy you have continued to recognize those who have lost their lives doing what we all LOVE...riding motorcycles.

You are truly a champion.
Thank You,
John "skinny" McKinney

[crfjedi393]

Originally Posted by skinnyJM

You are truly a champion.
Thank You,
John "skinny" McKinney

Indeed he is! It's good to see you online, skinny.
I hope I never have to add one of our crew to the list. It's growing all too fast.

[Motodad393]

My ATM Family,

It is with great sadness that I added the name of Foster Turner, 12 years old to the "List" today. He passed away on March 21, 2008 while riding in Alabama. Apparently, he was hit by a big bike when he went down on an 85 cc bike.

For the life of me I wonder why track owners continue to allow big bikes and little bikes to ride together. Without knowing the particular details of this tragedy, this type of accident is clearly avoidable. Now, now a family must learn to live with a pain that never leaves and has needlessly changed their lives forever.

If anyone know the Turner family - please let them know that I am available to try and help them as they learn to move forward.

Foster Turner will not be forgotten, he will be "Remembered as One Who Rode."


My heart and my prayers go out to and for the Turner Family..........

[Motodad393]

Sadly, the bell now tolls for Odin D. Daly. I took the liberty to add his name to the "List" that I wish did not have to exist. He was only 37 years young.

May we ALWAYS care enough to "Remember Those Who Rode!"

Rest in Eternal Peace - Odin D. Daly

[Motodad393]

Like a "thief in the night" sadly this list continues to grow. I added the name of yet another today, David Gainer who past on March 1, 2009 riding. I hate the fact that more parents are added to this list, yet so thankful that WE the Offroad Family continue to "Remember Those Who Rode" -

May someone always care enough to carry the banner and to honor the memory and "Remember Those Who Rode!"

May David Gainer "Rest in Eternal Peace."

[Motodad393]

Sadly, once again the "List" grows, robbing families of what would have been and forcing them to live with "what is." This is a journey I would wish on NO PARENT.

Jeremy Bader - July 15, 2009. "May you forever Rest in Eternal Peace"

Hoyt Michael Penland - July 23, 2009. "May you forever Rest in Eternal Peace"


"Time does not heal all wounds as is so often wrongly quoted, we simply learn how to live with a pain that never quits, never goes completely away and always leave an emptiness that can never be adequately put into words."

I base this statement on 358 weeks and 5 days of personal experience!

I will add that without the love and support I have personally received from ATM, TT and those who ride Off-Road Bikes I would not be here today to write these words. For that I remain humbled and very grateful. You folks are truly remarkable!

May we always care enough and take time to "Remember Those Who Rode!"