Three down, one won't be getting back up!
Road Master
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Thoughts and prayers out to the families and fallen riders.
I hope the drunken sack of crap spends the rest of his life in a cell, with only a picture of the rider he murdered to keep him company.
I hope the drunken sack of crap spends the rest of his life in a cell, with only a picture of the rider he murdered to keep him company.
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From: Chesterfield, VA
I'm praying!!!!!!!!!!
I'm sorry to hear this... I keep saying this isn't going to happen to me.... Every time I read something like this I think of my 9yo daughter.... Wow I don't want her to have to grow up without her dad!!!
Scares the **** outta me.... And as always I think about selling the bike every time I read something like this!!!
Sorry man!!!
Naz
I'm sorry to hear this... I keep saying this isn't going to happen to me.... Every time I read something like this I think of my 9yo daughter.... Wow I don't want her to have to grow up without her dad!!!
Scares the **** outta me.... And as always I think about selling the bike every time I read something like this!!!
Sorry man!!!
Naz
I haven't ridden since Sunday. My next ride will be tomorrow in the funeral procession to honor my friend.
Owning a Harley is something I've longed to do most of my adult life. Now that I am fortunate enough to have one, I get so much pleasure riding and sharing time with my wife, my son, and my friends. When I ride, any stresses or troubles I face seem to vanish.
I look back at my life and consider the occurrences which could have taken me from this Earth. I can only hope that when the time does come, I will sitting on two wheels. Ideally, I will be 110 years old and on the way to visit somebody's girlfriend.
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Here is a copy of his obituary to offer some information about the caliper of man he was:
Robert W. "Bobby" Mantlo
MANTLO, Robert W. "Bobby", 70, of Sandston, Va., died June 7, 2009. He was born on December 11, 1938 in Richmond, Va. Preceded in death by his son, Robert Britton Mantlo, he is survived by his loving wife, Mary Joyce Mantlo; two sons, Wayne Mantlo and wife, Kathleen, and James J. Mantlo and wife, Vonda; daughter-in-law, Shannon Mantlo; and six grandchildren, David Robert Mantlo, Ayden Wayne Mantlo, Skye Campen, David Morrison, Mackenzie Mantlo and Brannon Mantlo; as well as a large group of extended family and friends. He retired from the Virginia Air National Guard as a Chief Master Sergeant, after completing a 42 year military career and 38 year civil service career. He began his military career with the Air Force Reserve in 1958; during the Berlin Crisis of 1961, he was activated and became a full time Guardsman. Capping a long career with the 192nd Fighter Wing, he served at Virginia Air National Guard Headquarters until his retirement. During his military career, he supervised Aircrew Life Support of the 192 FW and managed Club 149. Local involvement included, charter member, East Henrico Exchange Club, Master Mason, Sandston Lodge 216, EZZR member, Major Thomas E. Benson Post 8529, VFW, and 25 year coach of the Sandston Jets Little League Football. Visitation, Wednesday, June 10, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service at Sandston Baptist Church, 11 a.m. Thursday, June 11, followed by interment at Washington Memorial Park.
Robert W. "Bobby" Mantlo
MANTLO, Robert W. "Bobby", 70, of Sandston, Va., died June 7, 2009. He was born on December 11, 1938 in Richmond, Va. Preceded in death by his son, Robert Britton Mantlo, he is survived by his loving wife, Mary Joyce Mantlo; two sons, Wayne Mantlo and wife, Kathleen, and James J. Mantlo and wife, Vonda; daughter-in-law, Shannon Mantlo; and six grandchildren, David Robert Mantlo, Ayden Wayne Mantlo, Skye Campen, David Morrison, Mackenzie Mantlo and Brannon Mantlo; as well as a large group of extended family and friends. He retired from the Virginia Air National Guard as a Chief Master Sergeant, after completing a 42 year military career and 38 year civil service career. He began his military career with the Air Force Reserve in 1958; during the Berlin Crisis of 1961, he was activated and became a full time Guardsman. Capping a long career with the 192nd Fighter Wing, he served at Virginia Air National Guard Headquarters until his retirement. During his military career, he supervised Aircrew Life Support of the 192 FW and managed Club 149. Local involvement included, charter member, East Henrico Exchange Club, Master Mason, Sandston Lodge 216, EZZR member, Major Thomas E. Benson Post 8529, VFW, and 25 year coach of the Sandston Jets Little League Football. Visitation, Wednesday, June 10, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service at Sandston Baptist Church, 11 a.m. Thursday, June 11, followed by interment at Washington Memorial Park.
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From: Virginia, USA
Prayers out to all.
My riding buddy is the cousin of the rider injuried and we have been talking and discussing this accident everyday since he got the call from his aunt. He will require multiple surgeries to repair his ankle and foot. I wish him a speedy recovery.
My prayers to the rider and his family who was killed.
My riding buddy is the cousin of the rider injuried and we have been talking and discussing this accident everyday since he got the call from his aunt. He will require multiple surgeries to repair his ankle and foot. I wish him a speedy recovery.
My prayers to the rider and his family who was killed.
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Prayers out to all.
My riding buddy is the cousin of the rider injuried and we have been talking and discussing this accident everyday since he got the call from his aunt. He will require multiple surgeries to repair his ankle and foot. I wish him a speedy recovery.
My prayers to the rider and his family who was killed.
My riding buddy is the cousin of the rider injuried and we have been talking and discussing this accident everyday since he got the call from his aunt. He will require multiple surgeries to repair his ankle and foot. I wish him a speedy recovery.
My prayers to the rider and his family who was killed.
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Wow, every once in a while something like this really reminds you that what we do is dangerous. Personally though, I would rather be taken doing what I loved instead of something like slipping while cleaning the gutters.
I give you, your family and friends my deepest sympathies.
I give you, your family and friends my deepest sympathies.
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Yes, my buddies name is Mark (Brian's cousin).
We where all at Don Pepe's last night eating dinner when Mark got an update from his Aunt. We too where amazed he was up and walking. Wife said it is to help prevent clotting.
We should hook up and meet in person.
I would suggest the Steel Horse Grill on route 10 in Chester, good biker friendly bar. Shoot me an IM when your up for it. I know what it's like to loose a good friend. This year I buried my life long best friend and a close family member. Both passed away way to young to heart attacks.
Steve.