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ecurb

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I just learned today that a good friend and colleague in California died on Christmas from injuries sustained in a head-on collision with another bike on Christmas Eve. He was riding in the hills around LA, and the other guy drifted over the line in a tight turn.

It's another reminder to all of us that we aren't in complete control of our destiny when we ride.

John P. left behind a wife and three children as well as hundreds of friends and colleagues who will miss him greatly. He was a tremendous man and an outstanding engineer. The aerospace industry will suffer for his absence. May God be with him and all of his family in these trying times.
 
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wrightme43

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Prayers for peace, understanding, and acceptance for the ones left behind.


The only good I can say that comes from a death of a fellow rider is the knowledge that just seconds before he was as happy and alive as he could possibley be.
 

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I am extremely sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. I know that no words can help to ease your, or his family's pain. All I can really say is that my thoughts and prayers are there for you and his family.
 

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Sorry to read of your loss of a good friend/

A sober reminder of the risk we all take and to stay away from that center line!
 

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RIP John P. Very sad indeed, especially so right around the holidays.

Do you know which road he was on?
 

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That sucks any time of year but even more so during the holiday season when friends and families get together to celebrate. My condolences to you and his family.
 

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as wrightme mentioned, to go out riding is probably the best way to go. you are at the peak of your happiness level and riding epicly. he was a lucky man.....good family, good friends, and went out riding high.......i dont think it is possible to have a more complete and fulfilled existence than that.
 
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