Remembering Those Who Rode

[b-bike393]

After getting home I took these pictures of the names that I put on my helmet.

All those who rode need to be remembered.


Matt Stavron, Your remembered;

Daniel McCullough, Your remembered.




Jake A. Lucas, Your Remembered;

Edward Larosche, Your Remembered.




Ed Krasuski, Your Remembered.

[DsBabyDoll]

Dane's Chest Protector.

We remember Brett, Brandon & Hutch.

[Motodad393]

Shannon wore the names:
Garrett M. Berg - September 22, 2002
Tabitha S. Preston - June 17, 2004


Suzette wore the name:
Joey Lott - November 1, 2002

I had the privilege of wearing the names of:
Austin Ekberg - March 4, 2004
Johnny Mattek Jr. (USMC) – June 13, 2005
Steven A. Smith Jr. – December 17, 2005
Josh Terischilli – July 16, 2006

May they all ride and rest in eternal peace!

[char393]

Cody Fidler, you are remembered:


Kirby Killion Jr, you are remembered:

[Keetoman393]

I didn't get a picture of it but Rich Horstmeyer (The Gitch) - February 6, 2007 You are remembered!

[DRGSin393]

Regrettably I missed the passing out of name tags, but thanks to all of you, I shall remember as well. Great idea Macho, I think it needs to become part of the annual process.

[crfjedi393]

Christopher R. Lokken rode with Garrett and I.

[38Forever38]

awww I'm sitting here with tears rolling down my face..........the name tags are a great idea & to see Brett & Brandon together made the pic even more special! I hope you don't mind but I copied the pic to give to Brett's parents.

Sincerely,
Renae' Downey

[Imahoot393]

The name tags were a nice touch guys. Good job and thanks for the pics as well.

[huskyrider 393]

Remembering those who rode is such an AWESOME cause.

I tried to post this reply the night before last and lost it crying at the monitor.

Last Saturday night when I was moving the WR from the back corner of the garage where it's sat since the GMB memorial race two years ago it hit me hard. I instantly remembered the weekend we lost both Garrett Berg and James Hinson. Although it had been 5 plus years I felt it like it was the day before yesterday.

My son was 20, the twins were 13 and my baby (Stephanie) was 8. We always rode together with Dad for his quality time with the kids. We heard about James during the Saturday night race at 3 Palms, and after our Sunday afternoon ride I read about Garrett's accident on ThumperTalk. Thinking about the moment we had riding together and how special our children are to me it floored me. I was overcome with emotion. I can never ever imagine giving up one of mine to the sport.
I'm certain that it's equally hard whether it's a mother, father, sister, brother, or any friend or family member.

What Michael and the other members of his band of brothers for "Those Who Rode" have done is incredibly AWESOME!!! You guys and girls are the greatest.

Although my kids are older now and the quality time with Dad has become less and less, I look forward to our rides and could never imagine not having them. Or even worse, having the ride without one of them.

My heart and soul go out to each and every one of y'all that have to ride without your loved ones.

May God bless you with the strength to enjoy your rides to the fullest while remembering the best moments of y'alls time together riding and as a family.

See ya,
Kelly

[Motodad393]

Thank Kelly for posting this. It was GREAT to see you again this year and I appreciate your support and willingness to share. Please give my regards to the family and give Alicea a hug for me. You have a special family.

Originally Posted by huskyrider 393

Remembering those who rode is such an AWESOME cause.

I tried to post this reply the night before last and lost it crying at the monitor.

Last Saturday night when I was moving the WR from the back corner of the garage where it's sat since the GMB memorial race two years ago it hit me hard. I instantly remembered the weekend we lost both Garrett Berg and James Hinson. Although it had been 5 plus years I felt it like it was the day before yesterday.

My son was 20, the twins were 13 and my baby (Stephanie) was 8. We always rode together with Dad for his quality time with the kids. We heard about James during the Saturday night race at 3 Palms, and after our Sunday afternoon ride I read about Garrett's accident on ThumperTalk. Thinking about the moment we had riding together and how special our children are to me it floored me. I was overcome with emotion. I can never ever imagine giving up one of mine to the sport.
I'm certain that it's equally hard whether it's a mother, father, sister, brother, or any friend or family member.

What Michael and the other members of his band of brothers for "Those Who Rode" have done is incredibly AWESOME!!! You guys and girls are the greatest.

Although my kids are older now and the quality time with Dad has become less and less, I look forward to our rides and could never imagine not having them. Or even worse, having the ride without one of them.

My heart and soul go out to each and every one of y'all that have to ride without your loved ones.

May God bless you with the strength to enjoy your rides to the fullest while remembering the best moments of y'alls time together riding and as a family.

See ya,
Kelly

[yzernie]

Although I didn't get any photos of my chest protector, I rode with both of my friends names attached to me. Dave Stephens and Don Glover were my long time friends. Both of those men, and the joy they brought to the SoCal moto community, are missed. Godspeed fellas, someday we will see each other again.

[mxmama393]

Originally Posted by DRGSin393

Regrettably I missed the passing out of name tags, but thanks to all of you, I shall remember as well. Great idea Macho, I think it needs to become part of the annual process.

I somehow missed it too.

Definitely should continue!

[Flash393]

Originally Posted by DRGSin393

Regrettably I missed the passing out of name tags, but thanks to all of you, I shall remember as well. Great idea Macho, I think it needs to become part of the annual process.

I totally agree....GREAT Idea Macho...