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« on: June 22, 2018, 09:00:29 PM » |
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 Brad "Clay" Knowles (one of the old VERMIN Crew) over shot a tight corner outside of Leggitt, CA this morning. After the 100' fall, his bike landed on top of him. His son, Justin "Pup" (who painted a number of the VERMIN bikes), another of the Vermin, jumped down to lift the bike off and try to help. Both were air-lifted. Brad did not make it. Justin's back is messed up from jumping down to try and help his dad. The trip has not been a good one from the get-go. Justin's fiancé totaled her bike yesterday (as I understand it). Justin has asked that if you have an urge to call him, to please refrain for a few days. His plate is rather full at the moment, on top of some recovery of his own. I'll update as I learn additional.
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Make yourselves sheep, and the wolves will eat you. - Benjamin Franklin. If it ain't Zesty, it's only a two-tone.  |
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« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2018, 09:31:29 AM » |
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So very sad!! Jason and family will be in my prayers!  |
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gordonv
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« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2018, 05:33:17 PM » |
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Prayers for All involved.
The Vermin should be home soon, they had all left before I came out at 8:30 this morning, on their way back from Valhalla Rally in Merritt BC.
I don't recall meeting either Justin or his dad, but I recall the handles.
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« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2018, 05:35:43 PM » |
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« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2018, 05:41:12 PM » |
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Thinking of Justin and the family... hope Pup will be OK. Redline  |
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Madawg
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« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2018, 05:45:39 PM » |
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We have lost brothers to many times, but time will heal, may it be swift for Justin and his family.
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« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2018, 07:37:25 PM » |
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« Reply #8 on: June 25, 2018, 08:57:42 AM » |
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Sad news indeed. One consolation is that Clay died doing what he loved. "Everbody man dies but not everybody really lives", Willian Wallace 1270
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« Reply #9 on: August 05, 2018, 06:12:20 PM » |
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Waiting on further details from Justin (Pup), services for his father (Brad, "Clay") are slated for next Sunday (Aug 12) at Normandy Park Cove (just south of Burien area of Seattle). As soon as I get further details, I'll post it up. Justin is hoping for as many bikes to be present as is possible.
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« Reply #10 on: August 08, 2018, 06:05:14 AM » |
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« Reply #11 on: August 08, 2018, 05:08:00 PM » |
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Thanks for the information Ratdog. I will not be able to attend due to work but will be thinking of the family at that time. I hope for a strong show of support for Justin and his family from the Vermin.
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« Reply #12 on: August 12, 2018, 04:40:48 PM » |
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It was good to see Scrape, Redlight, Redline/Linda, and Kenny today. Thanks for coming out to offer Pup a little support, he really seemed to appreciate seeing everyone.
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« Reply #13 on: August 17, 2018, 06:19:40 AM » |
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So very sorry to read this post. I don’t personally know Pup or his dad, but know that this tragedy will take some healing. My condolences to all involved.
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