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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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just found out that my friend was killed last night on his bike there saying he may have lost control. i dont know but he left a wife and 2 kids and his parents and brothers along with sisters. we called him RJ he had been working in his dads shop for years i seen this young man grow up form the time he was about 6 years old. he died in his early forties and he was a great harley mechanic he built 3 pan heads for me and the 1 i have now. i just wanted to send this out to you all to say becareful and always know your suroundings. another great brother gone rest in peace RJ.
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my condolences may RJ RIP sorry for your loss
 
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Man that is rough. sorry to hear this. may he RIP.
 
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