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It's a little tough since I made it here because a week ago he called me to ask me if I was coming down here and so after talking to my wife I got to ride down here with him. I just feel for his family, specially his wife because she stopped riding with him when he turned 70 but told he was not going to stop him from doing what he loved to do. He had a 2011 Vaquero that he had put on over 60,000 miles on and he had no plans on slowing any. Framers wife specially is still taking it very hard as are a lot of others here and back home. RIP Olddog
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10-03-2015, 12:05 PM | #32 |
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Terrible news! My condolences go out to Verne's family and friends. RIP
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10-03-2015, 01:59 PM | #33 |
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Very sad to hear, R.I.P. Verne. Condolences to his wife, family and friends.
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10-03-2015, 02:00 PM | #34 | |
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To me, the safest place you can be is locked in in solitary confinement in a maximum security prison. Who the heck wants that? Not Kawhead. The thought also ran through my mind that what if the unthinkable had happened, and if I made it to Motorcycle Heaven. I'd be up there wishing my friends wouldn't be feeling guilty and wanting to hold memorials, but thinking what a blast we had doing what I loved more than anything. The biggest thing that would have bugged me is for one of them to feel responsible, and me up there not being able to console them. Of course, we don't know what happens on the other side, but I believe it's something close to that. I know there's a God up there, otherwise there wouldn't be dogs, motorcycles, or I wouldn't have made it to 52 years old. By the way, I called it right. Verne at 70 was in the prime of his life, and still riding! Somebody like that is gonna be missed very badly. I miss the guy and never met him. My heart felt sincere condolences go to the family appreciating what a unimaginable loss of what must have been the pillar of the family. I absolutely know he feels the same about them. I also know he wants them to remember the good times and live their lives to the fullest unhindered as he did, and make it to more than 70. RIP Verene!!!!!!!!!!!
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10-03-2015, 04:41 PM | #35 |
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Everyone has said it best, I did not know him either, but can feel the
loss in the community. Condolences to the loving family and to his admiring friends. _/\_
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10-03-2015, 05:27 PM | #36 |
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RIP. Condolences to the family.
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10-03-2015, 09:16 PM | #37 |
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so sad to hear.
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10-03-2015, 09:29 PM | #38 |
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Prayers to his family and friend
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10-03-2015, 09:32 PM | #39 |
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I just checked in and saw the thread. I can hardly believe it. We've taken that ride so many times with you all. Hey, I'm very sorry to hear of any loss, but this one stings on a different level... You guy take it easy coming home. Just get there. Kelli and I love you all, and will pray for continued safety, and Verne's wife and family. Really having Mixed feelings about missing this one..Rest In Peace Verne. David, I hope your wife's gonna be alright. Tough, her first time out.
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10-03-2015, 09:54 PM | #40 |
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This is just awful news.
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10-04-2015, 08:06 AM | #41 |
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Sad news. Condolences to friends and family. Sounds like a great guy.
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10-04-2015, 10:04 AM | #42 |
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So sad to lose a brother from this group. My condolences to all of Verne's family and friends. R.I.P.
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10-04-2015, 10:39 AM | #43 |
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I'm very sorry to hear this terrible news. My condolences to the family. R.I.P. Verne.
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10-04-2015, 11:43 AM | #44 |
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Sad to hear this news. Condolences to his family.
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10-04-2015, 04:38 PM | #45 |
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Although I never met the man I'm sure we probably shared common interests and the love of motorcycling. An accident can come up on any one of us at any time. My prayers & condolences are with his family. RIP Old Dog.
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