Coping with the death of a fellow motorcyclist?

Crazy Manx Man · The Fly Swatter Joined: 26 Oct 2002 Karma :

Hi,

A few days back, there was quite young chap, a couple years older than me who I knew, I wasn't close to him but I knew him.

He was out exploiting our derestricted roads (in terms of speedlimits) on his R6 on a sunny evening, and unfortunately was going to fast for a corner and ploughed into a wall at gallactic speeds taking himself out with the bike.

I will get over the grief of the news as will the rest of the community, but my wishes are with his family.

R.I.P David.G

ZaphodBeeble · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Karma :

Tough luck David G. Sorry to hear it. Sad

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mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

Tis terrible when this happens, but it can happen to anyone when it happen to somebody you know it makes it frighteningly clear..

Better to be going to slow into a croner than too fast is how i have avoided doing similar in the past..

Hope his family get over it soon, had an uncle who was killed and it still gets to my mum (23 years on) Sad

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jayaraj158 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 02 Apr 2004 Karma :

every such news makes me think if i am fully aware of what i do
hte risks involved are a lot more than we assume it to be
the line between the PLEASURE & NIGHTMARE side is a thin red line
so take care Crying or Very sad

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danish@125 · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 11 Feb 2004 Karma :

My sincerest wishes are with David's family. The passing of someone you love is extremely paiful and I pray God grants David's family the patience and strength to cope with such a blow.

Danish

Danny · Ask Me About Stoppie School Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Karma :

R.I.P. David.G

True Blue · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Feb 2003 Karma :

It's terrible to hear of the loss of another life like this. Hopefully people will try to keep things like this in mind, and be carefull out there.
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Not much you can say really.

Just a reminder to the rest of us to at least know and understand the risks we take.

cliff · Doctor Sicknote Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Karma :

Thoughts go out to the family.
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Ouch. It does happen. Sympathies to the families.

All the best

Keith
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Crazy Manx Man · The Fly Swatter Joined: 26 Oct 2002 Karma :

Thanks for the kind words. It's appreciated.