The passing of a member and dear friend... Melody Marchbanks - Page 3

Loafer · 12-21-2011, 05:19 PM

I watched the video, looks like she had great spirit. RIP...

**rayski271** · 12-22-2011, 10:10 AM

we have lost a great friend from the ncr and she will be dearly missed

**GIBBY** · 12-22-2011, 10:59 AM

I think it is safe to say that all NCR members are in mourning for a great lady whose life was tragically cut short. RIP Mel.

landman · 12-22-2011, 12:25 PM

very sorry to hear of the loss,my prayers are for healing to don and his family.

**glwilson** · 12-22-2011, 04:11 PM

I have talked with Don several times over the last few days. He wanted me to let everyone know he greatly appreciates all of the condolences and that they helped him a lot during his time of grief.

Don said Mel's memorial service was beautiful and that the funeral home was overwhelmed with the number of people that arrived -- causing them to frantically attempt to accommodate everyone.

The large number arriving to pay their respects to Mel is but one testament to how her life touched so many.

Don is heading to Mel's hometown in Mississippi where there will be another memorial service for family and friends there. I have no doubt the outpouring will indeed be as large.

Don said he will respond to everyone once he can gather himself to do so. I told him there was no hurry as everyone understands.

As Gibby stated, the NCR group has taken the loss of Mel hard.

It may be hard for some to understand why some of us here in the North Central Region have been so impacted by Mel's passing - especially since we have only been with Mel and Don on two rallies (beside talking to them on the phone or email).

If you would had the chance to spend some time with her it would be easy to understand. Our group bonded fairly strong in those few short days together.

So again, Don thanks everyone from the bottom of his heart for thinking of him and his family in this terrible period of grief.

AlabamaNomadRider · 12-22-2011, 04:27 PM

Thanks for the update Greg.

jd01 · 12-23-2011, 03:25 PM

So sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers are with Don and family during these times.

1600bluekaw · 12-27-2011, 08:52 PM

I want to take a few minutes & just say Thank You from the bottom of my heart for all the kind words that were posted regarding the passing of my wife, Melody Marchbanks.
It is because of friends like glwilson & wife, biscuits & gravy & wife, dmac & wife, stretch, Rayski, Gibby, all of a few that Mel & I were able to ride with to & from MV They make a time like this a little more bearable.
I have read the postings from many members & even received some cards in the mail from a large number of Vulcan Bagger members. This just reinterates what a great idea Trip had when KAWaNOW was born. It is because of his hard work among many others that we were able to come in contact with such great people this forum has put together.
All I can say is if you have spent any time with Melody it will be a time you will not soon forget. Please keep her alive by remembering the good times, that is what she would want to happen if it were anyone else.
Again thanks for the support.
Don M
1600bluekaw

12-21-2011, 05:19 PM	#31
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	I watched the video, looks like she had great spirit. RIP... __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-22-2011, 10:10 AM	#32
rayski271 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: hometown ILL Posts: 716	we have lost a great friend from the ncr and she will be dearly missed __________________ National Rally 2009 - Custer, SD NorthCentral Regional Rally 2010 - Prairie du Chien, WI National Rally 2011 - Maggie Valley, NC
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12-22-2011, 10:59 AM	#33
GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,084	I think it is safe to say that all NCR members are in mourning for a great lady whose life was tragically cut short. RIP Mel. __________________ Mike "GIBBY" Gibson Osceola, WI VBA # 1279 2011 National Rally 2012 NCR Rally 2012 Antlers Rally 2013 National Rally 2013 Antlers Rally 2014 NC/SC Rally 2014 Antlers Rally 2015 VRA/VBA Rally 2016 NCR Rally 2016 Antlers Rally 2017 Antlers Rally 2018 NC/SC Rally 2018 Antlers Rally 2019 Antlers Rally 2020 Antlers Rally 2022 Antlers Rally 2023 Antlers Rally 2021 Indian Roadmaster Limited 2022 Indian Roadmaster
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12-22-2011, 12:25 PM	#34
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	very sorry to hear of the loss,my prayers are for healing to don and his family. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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12-22-2011, 04:11 PM	#35
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	I have talked with Don several times over the last few days. He wanted me to let everyone know he greatly appreciates all of the condolences and that they helped him a lot during his time of grief. Don said Mel's memorial service was beautiful and that the funeral home was overwhelmed with the number of people that arrived -- causing them to frantically attempt to accommodate everyone. The large number arriving to pay their respects to Mel is but one testament to how her life touched so many. Don is heading to Mel's hometown in Mississippi where there will be another memorial service for family and friends there. I have no doubt the outpouring will indeed be as large. Don said he will respond to everyone once he can gather himself to do so. I told him there was no hurry as everyone understands. As Gibby stated, the NCR group has taken the loss of Mel hard. It may be hard for some to understand why some of us here in the North Central Region have been so impacted by Mel's passing - especially since we have only been with Mel and Don on two rallies (beside talking to them on the phone or email). If you would had the chance to spend some time with her it would be easy to understand. Our group bonded fairly strong in those few short days together. So again, Don thanks everyone from the bottom of his heart for thinking of him and his family in this terrible period of grief. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-22-2011, 04:27 PM	#36
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Thanks for the update Greg.
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12-23-2011, 03:25 PM	#37
jd01 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canton,Georgia Posts: 851	So sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers are with Don and family during these times. __________________ Don Denman "JD" 2001 Luminous Vintage Red carbed 1500 Nomad VBA #376 VROC #6195
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12-27-2011, 08:52 PM	#38
1600bluekaw Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 256	In Memory I want to take a few minutes & just say Thank You from the bottom of my heart for all the kind words that were posted regarding the passing of my wife, Melody Marchbanks. It is because of friends like glwilson & wife, biscuits & gravy & wife, dmac & wife, stretch, Rayski, Gibby, all of a few that Mel & I were able to ride with to & from MV They make a time like this a little more bearable. I have read the postings from many members & even received some cards in the mail from a large number of Vulcan Bagger members. This just reinterates what a great idea Trip had when KAWaNOW was born. It is because of his hard work among many others that we were able to come in contact with such great people this forum has put together. All I can say is if you have spent any time with Melody it will be a time you will not soon forget. Please keep her alive by remembering the good times, that is what she would want to happen if it were anyone else. Again thanks for the support. Don M 1600bluekaw
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