We have lost a KawaNOW member...

**trip** · 06-01-2011, 09:35 AM

I just received word that one of our own, Gary Truitt, KawaNOW member #1119, was lost in a motorcycle accident on the night of May 31, 2011 in Dallas, Texas.

In addition to being a KawaNOW member and Nomad owner, Gary was a Special Forces Vietnam veteran and a former Sheriff for the Ellis County Sheriff's Department in Oklahoma.

His life passion was his wife Linda, son Michael and riding his motorcycle with other Veteran and Christian groups.

Our hearts and prayers go out to the family.

Trip

pirate · 06-01-2011, 10:05 AM

So sorry to read this. God bless Gary's memory and thoughts go out to his family during this difficult time.

blowndodge · 06-01-2011, 10:11 AM

This is Terrible :'( :'( :'(

bobhamlin · 06-01-2011, 10:19 AM

Sounds like he led a life of service. May he rest in peace and I offer sincere condolences to his family.

oldbikers · 06-01-2011, 10:30 AM

Bea and I send our sincere condolences to his family.

cactusjack · 06-01-2011, 10:44 AM

That's too bad. I don't remember the name, though. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

**coacha** · 06-01-2011, 10:45 AM

Rest in Peace. My condolences to his family and friends.

**billmac** · 06-01-2011, 10:48 AM

I hate to hear this and pray that God will help his family through this difficult time.

ccmjr77 · 06-01-2011, 10:50 AM

Prayers for his family.

mrghost · 06-01-2011, 10:59 AM

I hate to hear of this, "may God rest his soul"

**Top Cat** · 06-01-2011, 11:08 AM

From Cindy and I , condolences to his family :(

usranger74 · 06-01-2011, 11:33 AM

Sad news. My condolences to his family and friends.

bigdave · 06-01-2011, 11:35 AM

Condolences to family

**Jared** · 06-01-2011, 11:47 AM

Sad news. My condolences to his family.

lw · 06-01-2011, 11:55 AM

Condolences to his family from ours.

06-01-2011, 10:05 AM	#2
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	We have lost a KawaNOW member... So sorry to read this. God bless Gary's memory and thoughts go out to his family during this difficult time.
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	We have lost a KawaNOW member... This is Terrible :'( :'( :'( __________________ 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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06-01-2011, 10:19 AM	#4
bobhamlin Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Thurmont MD Posts: 760	We have lost a KawaNOW member... Sounds like he led a life of service. May he rest in peace and I offer sincere condolences to his family. __________________ Bob Hamlin RC PGR '06 VN1600D6F
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oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	We have lost a KawaNOW member... Bea and I send our sincere condolences to his family. __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member Login or Register to Remove Ads
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	We have lost a KawaNOW member... That's too bad. I don't remember the name, though. My thoughts are with his family and friends. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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06-01-2011, 09:35 AM	#1
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	We have lost a KawaNOW member... I just received word that one of our own, Gary Truitt, KawaNOW member #1119, was lost in a motorcycle accident on the night of May 31, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. In addition to being a KawaNOW member and Nomad owner, Gary was a Special Forces Vietnam veteran and a former Sheriff for the Ellis County Sheriff's Department in Oklahoma. His life passion was his wife Linda, son Michael and riding his motorcycle with other Veteran and Christian groups. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family. Trip __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-01-2011, 10:45 AM	#7
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	We have lost a KawaNOW member... Rest in Peace. My condolences to his family and friends. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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06-01-2011, 10:48 AM	#8
billmac Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,472	We have lost a KawaNOW member... I hate to hear this and pray that God will help his family through this difficult time.
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ccmjr77 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anthem, AZ Posts: 642	We have lost a KawaNOW member... Prayers for his family. __________________ ccmjr77 2007 Kawasaki Nomad 1600
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06-01-2011, 10:59 AM	#10
mrghost Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tupelo,Ms Posts: 293	We have lost a KawaNOW member... I hate to hear of this, "may God rest his soul"
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06-01-2011, 11:08 AM	#11
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	We have lost a KawaNOW member... From Cindy and I , condolences to his family :( __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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06-01-2011, 11:33 AM	#12
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	We have lost a KawaNOW member... Sad news. My condolences to his family and friends. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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bigdave Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burnsville, NC Posts: 1,589	We have lost a KawaNOW member... Condolences to family __________________ David "BigDave" Hall Burnsville NC VBA #477 2007 Red and Silver Nomad (traded 4/10/2014) 2013 Blue and Black Voyager
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06-01-2011, 11:47 AM	#14
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	We have lost a KawaNOW member... Sad news. My condolences to his family. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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lw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 2,117	We have lost a KawaNOW member... Condolences to his family from ours.
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