I've Lost a Friend

Shenders1 · 09-13-2007, 05:12 PM

I was reluctant to post this - We've frankly had enough bad news already this year. But I feel the need to tell someone. I think you folks will understand.

My friend Jim was killed early Monday morning, September 10. He was a truck driver, and sometimes pulled overnight delivery assignments. He was on such a trip very early on Monday morning when his truck went off the road near Dayton, Ohio.

I met Jim when he simply wandered in to our Church one morning. I never figured out what prompted him to come there, but I'm glad he did. We quickly became friends when we discovered a mutual interest in cycles - Jim owned five of them, an R1, two Buells, an ATK 2-stroke desert bike, and a Yamaha motard. We rode together a little, and talked a lot: Bikes, politics, religion, and anything else that came to mind.

I last saw Jim two weekends ago - He was riding a friend's Royal Enfield, a beautiful old-school British bike. I still have a picture of it on my phone.

Jim knew I was somewhat conflicted about the sport, and kept gently encouraging me to get another bike. He would have happily loaned me one of his bikes, but I was always 'too busy' to ride. I regret this now.

Folks - Don't take your friends for granted.

Jim: I'm going to miss you, buddy.

nhfirefighter13 · 09-13-2007, 05:16 PM

FrenchieR6 · 09-13-2007, 05:24 PM

Sorry to hear about your lost and prayers going to you and Jim's family

Hammer · 09-13-2007, 05:29 PM

Sorry for your loss.

SheepOfBlue · 09-13-2007, 05:46 PM

good friends are hard to come by.

abtech · 09-13-2007, 05:49 PM

Sorry to hear this. Godspeed Jim.

CBRVFR · 09-13-2007, 05:52 PM

So sorry to hear about this loss, Steve.

bwhip · 09-13-2007, 06:00 PM

Very sorry to hear this. May God's love comfort his family and friends, including you.

RedRider · 09-13-2007, 06:12 PM

Steve, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Other than family, there are few things to cherish in life more than a friendship. You and Jim will be in our prayers.

ND4SPD · 09-13-2007, 06:12 PM

My condolences Steve.

deftones156 · 09-13-2007, 11:20 PM

prayers sent, RIP Jim...

DrHall · 09-13-2007, 11:25 PM

I am sorry to hear of the loss of your friend, Steve. May the Lord comfort all those he left behind.

ONEvcs · 09-13-2007, 11:41 PM

Sorry to hear. Godspeed Jim.

HondaGalToo · 09-14-2007, 07:18 AM

So sorry to hear of your loss. Godspeed.

gthotchkiss · 09-14-2007, 07:34 AM

Sorry to hear

4theRide · 09-14-2007, 08:17 AM

Heavy-Dee · 09-14-2007, 08:47 AM

Sorry Steve. Nothing else I can offer. I will give whatever you ask.

gt702 · 09-14-2007, 04:00 PM

I'm sorry to hear. Condolences to his family and friends.

Shenders1 · 09-14-2007, 05:00 PM

Thanks everyone

09-13-2007, 05:12 PM	#1
Shenders1 2 Cylinders, 4 Valves, No Waiting Join Date: 01-14-2007 Location: South Lyon, MI Age: 43 Bike(s): Ducati HM Posts: 968	I've Lost a Friend I was reluctant to post this - We've frankly had enough bad news already this year. But I feel the need to tell someone. I think you folks will understand. My friend Jim was killed early Monday morning, September 10. He was a truck driver, and sometimes pulled overnight delivery assignments. He was on such a trip very early on Monday morning when his truck went off the road near Dayton, Ohio. I met Jim when he simply wandered in to our Church one morning. I never figured out what prompted him to come there, but I'm glad he did. We quickly became friends when we discovered a mutual interest in cycles - Jim owned five of them, an R1, two Buells, an ATK 2-stroke desert bike, and a Yamaha motard. We rode together a little, and talked a lot: Bikes, politics, religion, and anything else that came to mind. I last saw Jim two weekends ago - He was riding a friend's Royal Enfield, a beautiful old-school British bike. I still have a picture of it on my phone. Jim knew I was somewhat conflicted about the sport, and kept gently encouraging me to get another bike. He would have happily loaned me one of his bikes, but I was always 'too busy' to ride. I regret this now. Folks - Don't take your friends for granted. Jim: I'm going to miss you, buddy.

09-13-2007, 05:16 PM	#2
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,031 Images: 58	Re: I've Lost a Friend __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "If thou hast not a sword, sell thy cloak and buy one." -Luke 22:36

09-13-2007, 05:24 PM	#3
FrenchieR6 Live life to the fullest and smile while doing it Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Ohio Age: 41 Bike(s): R6 Posts: 2,364	Re: I've Lost a Friend Sorry to hear about your lost and prayers going to you and Jim's family __________________ Fear and Distraction are the enemies of presence, and concentration is the cure. http://befit4riding.com/ http://www.apex2apex.net/ http://www.americanpowersport.com/

09-13-2007, 05:29 PM	#4
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 4,899 Images: 1	Re: I've Lost a Friend Sorry for your loss. __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

09-13-2007, 05:46 PM	#5
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,400	Re: I've Lost a Friend good friends are hard to come by. __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

09-13-2007, 05:49 PM	#6
abtech Believe Join Date: 12-14-2006 Age: 58 Bike(s): 66 Puch Scrambler Posts: 3,271	Re: I've Lost a Friend Sorry to hear this. Godspeed Jim. __________________ Now in stereo AAA doesn't only refer to the Auto Club . . .

09-13-2007, 05:52 PM	#7
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 55 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,033	Re: I've Lost a Friend So sorry to hear about this loss, Steve. __________________ "...the TV also never took away the screwdriver and shoved it up the repairman's ass." Our own Mr.2nd Amendment, explaining the difference. Perfectly. Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

09-13-2007, 06:00 PM	#8
bwhip Every ride a gift... Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Idaho, USA Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-849-Ruckus Posts: 3,899	Re: I've Lost a Friend Very sorry to hear this. May God's love comfort his family and friends, including you. __________________ My Gallery

09-13-2007, 06:12 PM	#9
RedRider Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 49 Bike(s): 929 Posts: 2,386	Re: I've Lost a Friend Steve, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Other than family, there are few things to cherish in life more than a friendship. You and Jim will be in our prayers.

09-13-2007, 06:12 PM	#10
ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,055 Images: 25	Re: I've Lost a Friend My condolences Steve. __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X

09-13-2007, 11:20 PM	#11
deftones156 I'll never tell a lie.......SUCKER!! Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 27 Bike(s): 1996 900RR (sold) Posts: 554	Re: I've Lost a Friend prayers sent, RIP Jim... __________________ http://www.gighive.com/the-buzz/ "My friend said to me, ‘You know what I like? Mashed potatoes.’ I was like, ‘Dude, you have to give me time to guess. If you're going to quiz me you have to insert a pause."

09-13-2007, 11:25 PM	#12
DrHall A Redneck Who Has Truly Arrived Join Date: 08-21-2007 Location: SW Florida Age: 49 Bike(s): DUC MTS 1000sDS, RC51 Posts: 998	Re: I've Lost a Friend I am sorry to hear of the loss of your friend, Steve. May the Lord comfort all those he left behind. __________________ the percentage you're paying is too high priced-you're living beyond all your means, and the man in the suit has just bought a new car with the profit he's made on your dreams....

09-13-2007, 11:41 PM	#13
ONEvcs Bull Fighter Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Ft. Worth Age: 40 Bike(s): '05CBR1000RR. Posts: 2,463 Images: 99	Re: I've Lost a Friend Sorry to hear. Godspeed Jim.

09-14-2007, 07:18 AM	#14
HondaGalToo ...into the 30s Join Date: 12-16-2006 Location: New Jersey Age: 48 Bike(s): '01 929, '07 gsxr 600 Posts: 1,732	Re: I've Lost a Friend So sorry to hear of your loss. Godspeed. __________________ “I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can't see from the center.” ~Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

09-14-2007, 07:34 AM	#15
gthotchkiss Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 24 Bike(s): a bike Posts: 516	Re: I've Lost a Friend Sorry to hear

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Shenders1 2 Cylinders, 4 Valves, No Waiting Join Date: 01-14-2007 Location: South Lyon, MI Age: 43 Bike(s): Ducati HM Posts: 968	Re: I've Lost a Friend Thanks everyone