"Remembering Those Who Rode" - A List

[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"
"
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
Taylor LaKamp - February 24, 2008
Foster Turner - March 21, 2008
Ryan Cox - March 29, 2008
Tyler Waller - March 31, 2008
Fred Kalmick - April 5, 2008
Rocky C. Gesner - May 10, 2008
Luke Mrugala - June 14, 2008
Chad Clifton - June 25, 2008
Farida Lach - June 29, 2008
Rich Caselli - July 2, 2008
Jordan T. Cram - July 11, 2008
Ray Lang - July 29, 2008
Sondra Elkholm Stewart - August 7, 2008
Joel David Gast - August 19, 2008
David "Bubba" Shelton - September 1, 2008
Matt Thompson - September 2, 2008
Leroy Lundy - September 20, 2008
Dallas "Bo" Duvall - October 26, 2008
Jerry Sales - December 7, 2008
Neil Slater - January 15, 2009
Jim Finnerty - January 26, 2009
Jeremy Lusk - February 9, 2009
David Gainer - March 1, 2009
Odin D. Daly - March 4, 2009
Lincoln Brookens - March 7, 2009
Jeffrey Robertson - March 21, 2009
Hannah Sexton - March 22, 2009
Jacob Nash - April 26, 2009
Jamie Schubert - June 16, 2009
Logan Emerson - June 20, 2009
Jeremy Bader - July 15, 2009
Hoyt Michael Penland - July 23, 2009
Kat Spann - August 17, 2009
Tanner Kirk Krahenbuhl - August 30, 2009
Kevin Parks - October 31, 2009

[MotoMan]

Prayers go out to all of them and thier families.

[kwmotocrosspunk]

wow, that list is 26 names too long

[Motodad393]

Originally Posted by kwmotocrosspunk

wow, that list is 26 names too long

Yes and sadly it grows way too often. None the less, it is important to "Remember Those Who Rode" - for they have impacted many and we should honor there memory and be cognoscente of the those things we learned from them.

[Motodad393]

Unfortunately this list continues to grow. It seems like I have added a couple names in the past two or three days. As we look at the names on the list try and remember those we knew, those we heard of and remember, remember those things we learned from them.

As we look back on our lives we can learn much from those who have gone before us. Looking back can be and is often painful - it can also make us better people. These people will never be forgotten as long as we continue to "Remember Those Who Rode" and how they touched us.

[Dirtbikindad393]

I am sorry that we have added Elmer & Dave Stephens. This past weekend in an effort to remember Elmer my club the Rovers MC. bought this banner in a hurry because the district membership had asked for a banner roll up and moment of silence in memory of Elmer at the start of the race.


RIP to Elmer & Dave and all on the list.

[yzernie]

Thank you Mike. You have touched the Stephens family in ways that are unspeakable.

[VET393]

Lets not forget Jim Pomeroy.

[ekholms-mx-farm]

I would like to ad my dad.

Peter H. Ekholm June 8, 1991

[DRGSin393]

Props to the Rovers MC, what a great gesture in remembering a fellow rider!

[Motodad393]

It is with great sadness that I inform you that Rich Horstmeyer [aka: Gitch] passed away yesterday evening. He was a young man who left behind a wife and child.

I had the privilege of speaking with Rich a few time on the phone. He had a big heart and helped many people. His passion was riding. This guy was born on a Husky - riding from the "get-go." You can learn about Rich on the link immediately below.

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Additional infomation can be found here on TT.

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Please keep the Horstmeyer family in your thoughts and prayers.

RIP Rich.

[char393]

I remember him posting here a while ago. I'm very sorry to hear this, he was pretty young, as I remember.

RIP Rich

[Keetoman393]

Holy cow. God took another good one home. God Speed Rich

Prayers go out to his family. 27 years old...

[crdude]

Wow, RIP to TheGitch, I too remember seeing his posts about his huskys.

this list needs to stop growing

[Florida 393]

God speed Rich, we will miss you.

Bill

[crfjedi393]

Originally Posted by crdude

this list needs to stop growing

That would be nice. But it's not gonna happen. All of our days are numbered. My philosophy is to enjoy "today" because I don't know how many tomorrows I have. (and that doesn't mean I live recklessly) Speak a kind word, touch a heart, share a laugh, and spend some time doing what you ENJOY. But most of all just understand that we aren't the ones in charge of our time here.
Thanks for the news, Mr. Berg. It saddens me.
I have no doubt he will be honored at GMB VI.

[kwmotocrosspunk]

i would like to add my grampa, he rode most of his life, always on something with a motor up until he died

Micheal Collins - August 7, 2006

god speed gramps...i love you

[Keetoman393]

Sadly i have to add another name to the list.

Jay King was killed due to injuries sustained in a dirt bike accident a couple of weeks ago. Read more about Jay and keep his family in your prayers.

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[Motodad393]

I became aware of this tragedy and though it should be placed here. Please remember this family during this time and into the future. This just breaks my heart.

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[Motodad393]

You know ATMers I just added the 4th name to this list for March of 2007. All of these deaths are tragic and painful. Three of the four were young boys ages: 5, 7 and 12. All died before they reached the age of a "teenager." No doubt the families are devastated.

I must say that this really hurts me - because I know exactly how the dads feel. I understand the risk we take by riding and all that BUT let's ask ourselves just exactly what can WE do to change this trend and increase the awareness at the tracks so that perhaps, just perhaps we can prevent another tragic loss of life.

Please pray for these families and remember how important your family is. Hug your kids and be very thankful that you can.