Lost a close friend yesterday...

My very close friend, Dick Givens, was killed in a m/c accident yesterday. I don't have any details yet, but I believe he was either in NC or on his way up there.

A few of you may remember Dick from our last Ridesmart class about this same time last year. He was on a maroon C14. He really enjoyed the class & took a lot away from it. We had some great rides since then, but not as many as we would have liked. I'm going to miss him terribly.

I'm sorry to hear that Danny. Thats always a gut wrenching call to receive.

I'm so sorry to hear this, Danny. My condolences to all who were close to Dick.

Do remember him well from Ridesmart, nice guy. Our condolences to his family and friends.

Sorry to hear the sad news. In the past couple of years, I lost 2 very close friends due to motorcycle accidents, both times as result of left turning cagers crossing their paths. Both VERY accomplished riders, and both real close to home. Both times I was close to hanging it up, but thought they'd both want me to keep riding, at least in their memories. Its a hard pill to swallow when you start questioning your own mortality. The good memories are the only thing that keeps me from crying, although once in a while I weep like a baby missing them both. Again, sorry for all who knew him.......

Condolences to you, his family and friends.

Losing a good friend is always heart breaking.

Sorry Danny.

That's terrible news, Danny. I'm so sorry for your loss of a good friend. He was a truly decent person. My condolences to his family as well.

Godspeed fallen rider.

MB>

Sad to hear that news Danny, I remember him from the class. My condolences to you and all who knew him.

Terry

So very sorry to hear this.

Condolences to his family, and many friends.

Sorry to hear of your loss.

An update for what it's worth. Dicks service was today, & his brother Bob made it clear that his death had nothing to do with riding. He had a medical issue & was gone before he left the road.

I know it doesn't change the outcome, but as a rider & close friend, it gives a little comfort in that there was nothing he could have done.

Thanks all for your thoughts & prayers.

Like all of us here Danny, probably doing what he loved.

Riding.

MB>

Yup very few things I'd rather be doing when the time comes. Still sucks to lose a friend, sorry Danny.

Pat

Danny:

I'm glad his brother came up with that info, it's important for people to know. Too many people jump to conclusions.

As you said, doesn't change the outcome. But maybe you can concentrate on the good memories.

Best wishes.

Mike Cassidy

Truly sorry for your and his family's loss - no matter the cause.

Danny...sorry to hear of your friends passing. it's never easy.

Danny:

 

I'm glad his brother came up with that info, it's important for people to know. Too many people jump to conclusions.

 

As you said, doesn't change the outcome. But maybe you can concentrate on the good memories.

 

Best wishes.

 

Mike Cassidy

Agreed, doesn't change the outcome, but it indeed can change how you feel and deal with the loss ... and that IS VERY important. Mourning is all about dealing with feelings related to loss, so this information can certainly help you process the loss, but now you don't also have the frustration or rage of someone's carelessness on top of the loss.

An update for what it's worth. Dicks service was today, & his brother Bob made it clear that his death had nothing to do with riding. He had a medical issue & was gone before he left the road.

 

I know it doesn't change the outcome, but as a rider & close friend, it gives a little comfort in that there was nothing he could have done.

 

Thanks all for your thoughts & prayers.

Hugs, thoughts, and prayers, to you, your family, and Dick's family as you go through this hard time.