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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 05:52 PM
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Unhappy Damn...another senseless loss.

Just found out a co-worker of mine's father was killed instantly on his bike today. .

http://www.kgun9.com/news/local/172892091.html

My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family...
 

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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 06:19 PM
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Dang! The car driver didn't yield to the bike.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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Thoughts and prayers go out to the family for their loss.

People, we need to remember that as much fun as we are having there are inherent risks in what we do. Always be aware of what is going on around us, assume nothing and ALWAYS ride with an out. As this season winds down we have seen far to many incidents and I for one am weary of reading about them.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 09:44 PM
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Sorry for your and the families loss...ride safe!
 
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 11:29 PM
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I'm old. Rather die quickly having fun than slowly in a hospitol or nursing home with lots of time to think about it.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 11:37 PM
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Terribly sorry for the loss. Let it inspire you, and all of us, to ride more cautiously to prevent tragedies like this. Thoughts and prayers are with them and their family
 
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 11:43 PM
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I am sorry for the loss. Hoping the family finds peace.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 11:57 PM
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Living in a city, there are almost daily news reports of a biker down. I am sadden to hear of any brother or sister being killed but don't know anymore to say, it happens much to often. All I can do is shake it off and throttle down.
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Riding a Motorcycle in itself is not inherently dangerous. But to an even greater degree than the driving a car, it is terribly unforgiving of any carelessness, incapacity or neglect by the rider or those they share the road with.

So sorry for the loss...
 
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 09:42 AM
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Grieves me to hear anyone looses their life because of some one else's mistake.

Best we the living can do is learn to be even a better/smarter defensive rider.


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