Huzband Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 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. Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I'm sorry to hear that Danny. Thats always a gut wrenching call to receive. Link to comment
Mike Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I'm so sorry to hear this, Danny. My condolences to all who were close to Dick. Link to comment
Highway41 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Do remember him well from Ridesmart, nice guy. Our condolences to his family and friends. Link to comment
The Rocketman Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 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....... Link to comment
Bud Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 (edited) Condolences to you, his family and friends. Losing a good friend is always heart breaking. Edited August 12, 2016 by Bud Link to comment
TyTass Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 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. Link to comment
StuGotz Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Godspeed fallen rider. MB> Link to comment
terryofperry Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Sad to hear that news Danny, I remember him from the class. My condolences to you and all who knew him. Terry Link to comment
tallman Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 So very sorry to hear this. Condolences to his family, and many friends. Link to comment
Huzband Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 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. Link to comment
StuGotz Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Like all of us here Danny, probably doing what he loved. Riding. MB> Link to comment
TEWKS Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Yup very few things I'd rather be doing when the time comes. Still sucks to lose a friend, sorry Danny. Pat Link to comment
MikeRC Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 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 Link to comment
Sonor Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Truly sorry for your and his family's loss - no matter the cause. Link to comment
BFish Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Danny...sorry to hear of your friends passing. it's never easy. Link to comment
TyTass Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 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. Link to comment
Green RT Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 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. It is interesting information that does change how one feels about the accident. My condolences for the loss either way. When it is my time to follow, I would like a similar script. Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Hugs, thoughts, and prayers, to you, your family, and Dick's family as you go through this hard time. Link to comment
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