The passing of Old Dog

old dog · 10-03-2015, 05:42 PM

I'm not sure if this belongs in this section or not.... this is where the computer went when I turned it on.

My Dad was a member here on this forum and went by the moniker "Old Dog". He was on a ride with other riders in Oklahoma this past week (I assume some of you were there as well) in the far south eastern corner. We have since learned that this a very scenic area with some mountains. We have been told that he apparently misjudged a switchback, went onto the shoulder of the road, possibly over corrected and went off the right side of the road into a tree. Thankfully there was no suffering from what we have been told. He and my Mom had just celebrated their 50th Anniversary on Sept. 25th. We wish to thank all of you that had befriended him on here or in person. He was a very friendly man, and made friends wherever he went. We take solace in knowing he died doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle exploring new areas of the country with new and old friends.

If anyone has anything they would like to share with us (his family) we can be reached by email at: plummit426@gmail.com

Thanks again,
The family of "Old Dog"

**Rasta** · 10-04-2015, 10:54 PM

Thank you for reaching out to us at this very difficult time to your family.
Here is a thread we have going if you have not seen it yet:

http://vulcanbagger.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42563

Our condolences to you and your whole family from my wife and I and on behalf of our VBA family as well.
Rest in Peace Old dog.

Loafer · 10-05-2015, 07:28 AM

Old Dogs Family and Friends...
Life brings us Sorrows and Happiness...
Sorrows may fade...Happiness may not stay...
But the good memories will stay with us forever...
May you always ride the Horizon...
Rest In Peace...

BandC · 10-05-2015, 09:02 AM

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss.

**BigRed** · 10-05-2015, 06:48 PM

I am so sorry for your loss.

ldhthept · 10-05-2015, 09:40 PM

Old Dogs never die, they live on in your heart..

Dieago62 · 10-05-2015, 09:51 PM

Sorry for the loss of your Dad! The good Lord has him now and there are no crashes in Heaven! As I get older I often think to myself will I finish this ride? I'm 53 now and the Lord never promised me tomorrow. Lots of things go through my mind that never occurred to me as a young man. Prayers with and for you and your family!

old dog · 10-12-2015, 08:04 PM

The family of Old Dog would like to extend our sincere thank you to all of you for befriending our Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, and friend. We now have some closure, and are doing our best to move on without him in our lives. We would like to send a special thank you to the members of the Antlers Group from Antler, Oklahoma for sending the beautiful bouquet of flowers. Knowing that people like you would take the time and expense of doing so, only reinforces what we already knew.... he was liked by so many and made friends easily, especially when on his bike.

blowndodge · 10-12-2015, 09:02 PM

He will be missed here as well. Thanks for helping us deal with this. God bless you and your family

Brad

Loafer · 10-13-2015, 08:44 AM

This was a sad event, and I'm amazed that the family took the time to post this.
A huge thank you to the family. Can some one post a photo in the first post?

old dog · 10-15-2015, 09:11 PM

Here is a pic of Dad with his bike ready to head out on an adventure earlier this year and a link to is Obituary (if I can make it work) http://www.hibbingmn.com/obituaries/...216988213.html

Thank you all again,
The family of Old Dog

**Rasta** · 10-15-2015, 10:02 PM

Did you manage to go down to Oklahoma and pick up the trailer? Still think of him daily.

**Framer** · 10-15-2015, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rasta

Did you manage to go down to Oklahoma and pick up the trailer? Still think of him daily.

Me Too Amin

**Rasta** · 10-15-2015, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Framer

Me Too Amin

You were the first one to get to him.

**BudMan** · 10-15-2015, 10:41 PM

I have thought about Verne often.
I work in the area and drive past Talimena Drive at least once a week.
I'll never pass by it again without thinking of the accident and Verne.

I know it's hard on the family. At this point they can't think of him without tears coming to their eyes.
But experience has taught me that a day will come when thoughts of
him won't bring tears to their eyes, but instead a big smile to their faces.
It will take time. I hope that day comes soon.

10-03-2015, 05:42 PM	#1
old dog Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 166	The passing of Old Dog I'm not sure if this belongs in this section or not.... this is where the computer went when I turned it on. My Dad was a member here on this forum and went by the moniker "Old Dog". He was on a ride with other riders in Oklahoma this past week (I assume some of you were there as well) in the far south eastern corner. We have since learned that this a very scenic area with some mountains. We have been told that he apparently misjudged a switchback, went onto the shoulder of the road, possibly over corrected and went off the right side of the road into a tree. Thankfully there was no suffering from what we have been told. He and my Mom had just celebrated their 50th Anniversary on Sept. 25th. We wish to thank all of you that had befriended him on here or in person. He was a very friendly man, and made friends wherever he went. We take solace in knowing he died doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle exploring new areas of the country with new and old friends. If anyone has anything they would like to share with us (his family) we can be reached by email at: plummit426@gmail.com Thanks again, The family of "Old Dog" Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-04-2015, 10:54 PM	#2
Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,697	Thank you for reaching out to us at this very difficult time to your family. Here is a thread we have going if you have not seen it yet: http://vulcanbagger.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42563 Our condolences to you and your whole family from my wife and I and on behalf of our VBA family as well. Rest in Peace Old dog. __________________ VROC#34321 VBA#01867 2012 NCR Rally Savanna. IL. 2013 National Rally Estes Park, CO 2014 NC/SC Rally in the Ozarks, Mountain View AR 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH 2015 VBA/VRA Eureka Springs AR 2015 Antlers Rally, Antlers OK. 2016 SCR Rally Salem MO. 2016 NCR Rally Hillsboro WI 2017 Eureka Springs AR 2017 National Rally Lake George NY 2004 Blue and Silver 1500 Nomad(RIP 9-26-19) 2000 Red and Silver 1500 Nomad 2012 Pearl White 1700 Voyager
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10-05-2015, 07:28 AM	#3
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Old Dogs Family and Friends... Life brings us Sorrows and Happiness... Sorrows may fade...Happiness may not stay... But the good memories will stay with us forever... May you always ride the Horizon... Rest In Peace... __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email] Last edited by Loafer; 10-06-2015 at 06:58 AM.
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BandC Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Iron Range, Northern Minnesota Posts: 2,288	I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. __________________ 2005 Blk/Silver Nomad (Sold) VBA #00671
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10-05-2015, 06:48 PM	#5
BigRed Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 765	I am so sorry for your loss. __________________ VBA #02996 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-05-2015, 09:40 PM	#6
ldhthept Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 1,040	Old Dogs never die, they live on in your heart..
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10-05-2015, 09:51 PM	#7
Dieago62 Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: North Texas Posts: 117	Sorry for the loss of your Dad! The good Lord has him now and there are no crashes in Heaven! As I get older I often think to myself will I finish this ride? I'm 53 now and the Lord never promised me tomorrow. Lots of things go through my mind that never occurred to me as a young man. Prayers with and for you and your family!
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10-12-2015, 08:04 PM	#8
old dog Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 166	Our thanks to you all The family of Old Dog would like to extend our sincere thank you to all of you for befriending our Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, and friend. We now have some closure, and are doing our best to move on without him in our lives. We would like to send a special thank you to the members of the Antlers Group from Antler, Oklahoma for sending the beautiful bouquet of flowers. Knowing that people like you would take the time and expense of doing so, only reinforces what we already knew.... he was liked by so many and made friends easily, especially when on his bike.
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10-12-2015, 09:02 PM	#9
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	He will be missed here as well. Thanks for helping us deal with this. God bless you and your family Brad __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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10-13-2015, 08:44 AM	#10
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	This was a sad event, and I'm amazed that the family took the time to post this. A huge thank you to the family. Can some one post a photo in the first post? __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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10-15-2015, 10:02 PM	#12
Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,697	Did you manage to go down to Oklahoma and pick up the trailer? Still think of him daily. __________________ VROC#34321 VBA#01867 2012 NCR Rally Savanna. IL. 2013 National Rally Estes Park, CO 2014 NC/SC Rally in the Ozarks, Mountain View AR 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH 2015 VBA/VRA Eureka Springs AR 2015 Antlers Rally, Antlers OK. 2016 SCR Rally Salem MO. 2016 NCR Rally Hillsboro WI 2017 Eureka Springs AR 2017 National Rally Lake George NY 2004 Blue and Silver 1500 Nomad(RIP 9-26-19) 2000 Red and Silver 1500 Nomad 2012 Pearl White 1700 Voyager
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10-15-2015, 10:41 PM	#15
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	I have thought about Verne often. I work in the area and drive past Talimena Drive at least once a week. I'll never pass by it again without thinking of the accident and Verne. I know it's hard on the family. At this point they can't think of him without tears coming to their eyes. But experience has taught me that a day will come when thoughts of him won't bring tears to their eyes, but instead a big smile to their faces. It will take time. I hope that day comes soon. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers Last edited by BudMan; 10-17-2015 at 12:20 AM.
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