Flrider
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« Reply #40 on: August 04, 2019, 06:11:28 PM » |
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So sorry for your loss and my condolences to you and your family.
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Valker
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« Reply #41 on: August 04, 2019, 06:25:10 PM » |
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So sorry for your loss....and ours.  |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #42 on: August 04, 2019, 06:28:26 PM » |
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Mark, I'm so glad I stopped to see my old friend a couple weeks back. We had a nice time chatting about days gone by and as you know....we raised a glass together. I felt then it would be my last visit and wanted to make it a good one for both of us which it was. When we talked about our wives, he still teared up a bit as did I. When I left I took his one hand in both of mine, then he clasped both of mine with his other hand....we then said our good-byes. He was a good man and a good friend and will be missed by us all. Strength to you and the family as you go through this difficult time. John  |
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« Reply #43 on: August 04, 2019, 06:33:24 PM » |
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Sorry to hear this news. He had a good spirit and enjoyed his life.
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DGS65
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« Reply #44 on: August 04, 2019, 07:07:10 PM » |
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Very sorry to hear of your loss!
It sounds as though you did everything in your power to make his final days as comfortable as possible! You are a good son and I sure your Dad is proud!
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Black Dog
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« Reply #45 on: August 04, 2019, 07:15:24 PM » |
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Mark,
Sorry, was out to dinner when you called...Just got home a short time ago (too late to try you back).
So sorry to read the news about your dad...He is now comfortable and at peace.
We will talk soon.
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #46 on: August 04, 2019, 07:17:47 PM » |
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I’m so sorry for your and your family’s loss. May the love of your family, friends, and God comfort you in this time. My dad passed in May this year, so although everyone has different circumstances and grief, I have an idea.
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f6gal
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« Reply #47 on: August 04, 2019, 08:45:24 PM » |
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Take solace in knowing that he lived a full life with few regrets.
Godspeed Solo1.
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« Reply #48 on: August 05, 2019, 01:31:38 AM » |
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So sorry for your loss. Prayers and condolences for your family.
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robin
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Get on it and RIDE!!
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« Reply #49 on: August 05, 2019, 03:11:36 AM » |
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condolences to you and your family
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Doc Moose
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« Reply #50 on: August 05, 2019, 04:38:13 AM » |
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Wayne was a real treasure to know: A wealth of information and a pleasure to talk to.
Very sorry to hear that he was taken so quickly from you and the family.
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Wizzard
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« Reply #51 on: August 05, 2019, 04:42:33 AM » |
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Thoughts and prayers are with your family from here. I was blessed to meet him and enjoy his stories. Going to miss them and him. Now he is telling stories in heaven.
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« Reply #52 on: August 05, 2019, 05:38:19 AM » |
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My deepest condolences to you, your family, never easy.
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Ice
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Whatever it is, it's better in the wind.
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« Reply #53 on: August 05, 2019, 05:50:21 AM » |
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Sorry to hear this. Sad day. Our condolences.
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Skinhead
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« Reply #54 on: August 05, 2019, 05:54:54 AM » |
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Sorry for your loss. I'm sure he's glad to be reunited with your Mom. RIP Sir, and thank you for your service!
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« Reply #55 on: August 05, 2019, 06:30:04 AM » |
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My condolences to you and family... R.I.P.
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« Reply #56 on: August 05, 2019, 06:33:03 AM » |
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I will miss his posts, have read/enjoyed them. I never had the privilege of meeting him, though shared many of his thoughts and beliefs.
My condolences to you and family... R.I.P.
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Binkie
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« Reply #57 on: August 05, 2019, 06:47:31 AM » |
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Sorry for your lost. You and your wife are remarkable people for taking care of your father when he needed it.
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« Reply #58 on: August 05, 2019, 07:13:13 AM » |
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What a blessing to us here, that he shared part of his life and the adventures he enjoyed. I will miss his writing.
Great Men, Make a Great Nation.
Thank you Wayne (Solo1)
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henry 008
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« Reply #59 on: August 05, 2019, 07:14:27 AM » |
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My Condolences to you and your family. May our Lord and Savior bring you all peace to your hearts.
I always greatly enjoyed reading your dad's posts.
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« Reply #60 on: August 05, 2019, 08:02:15 AM » |
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God bless you and yours, I shall miss his stories.
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“I am not a courageous person by nature. I have simply discovered that, at certain key moments in this life, you must find courage in yourself, in order to move forward and live. It is like a muscle and it must be exercised, first a little, and then more and more. A deep breath and a leap.”
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rainman
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Steve ( rainman) Eads
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« Reply #61 on: August 05, 2019, 08:13:39 AM » |
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Losing this great icon is a blow to the VRCC and anyone that knew him. loved is story's and talks that we would have on the phone.
Wayne called me one day just before the DRU and ask if he could drive is car down to the ride. I laughed and told to get the ride any way he could that would be a treat to have have him and he did and it was good seeing and talking to him.
prays to you and your family.
RIP Wayne.
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Doc Moose
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« Reply #62 on: August 05, 2019, 09:18:52 AM » |
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« Reply #63 on: August 05, 2019, 09:43:48 AM » |
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Condolences to family. I've kept up with all his stories, current era and past, for several years. A most virtuous man. Hope he finds that old Matchless and his old Harley up there with a magic starter and a never ending supply of magical gas. R.I.P., Mr. Solo1.
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« Reply #64 on: August 05, 2019, 11:56:40 AM » |
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« Reply #65 on: August 05, 2019, 12:07:30 PM » |
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He was a member who had the respect and admiration of so many on here. A thread or story by him was a must-read.
Condolences to the family and everyone who knew him.
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Ken aka Oil Burner
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« Reply #66 on: August 05, 2019, 12:08:27 PM » |
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Very sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. I never met him, but commented here and there on his stories here, as well as one he wrote as an editorial for a local paper. I have the utmost respect for Wayne. My father was a Korean war veteran as well, so I felt a bit of a connection in that respect. If you haven't yet, and have any interest, contact the Patriot Guard Riders. Not that I'd expect any issues; just because the PGR in your area would be honored to escort Wayne to his final resting place. If I could make it, I'd be honored to ride in that mission. https://www.patriotguard.org/request-the-pgr/ |
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« Reply #67 on: August 05, 2019, 12:54:00 PM » |
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Very sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. I never met him, but commented here and there on his stories here, as well as one he wrote as an editorial for a local paper. I have the utmost respect for Wayne. My father was a Korean war veteran as well, so I felt a bit of a connection in that respect. If you haven't yet, and have any interest, contact the Patriot Guard Riders. Not that I'd expect any issues; just because the PGR in your area would be honored to escort Wayne to his final resting place. If I could make it, I'd be honored to ride in that mission. https://www.patriotguard.org/request-the-pgr/ Mark-mad6gun-has a relative who is PGR and arrangements have been made along with Full Military Honors at the cemetery. When I talked with Mark sun morning I asked the same question. I would imagine Mark Twila and Chris and others have a full plate bout now. Thanks. RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #68 on: August 05, 2019, 01:03:36 PM » |
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My condolences to the family, may his soul rest in peace.
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Gavin_Sons
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« Reply #69 on: August 05, 2019, 02:50:08 PM » |
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I can't say anything that hasn't already been said. Another very good man I had the pleasure to know. I hope someone takes the time to compile all of his stories he told on here and puts them in their own thread. He had some great stories. That man experienced alot in his days and I'm sure with very little regret. Prayers for you and Chris and the whole family.
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« Reply #70 on: August 05, 2019, 03:03:20 PM » |
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I never met him but enjoyed his stories. Very sorry to hear
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« Reply #71 on: August 05, 2019, 03:19:20 PM » |
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« Reply #72 on: August 05, 2019, 03:32:11 PM » |
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I can't say anything that hasn't already been said. Another very good man I had the pleasure to know. I hope someone takes the time to compile all of his stories he told on here and puts them in their own thread. He had some great stories. That man experienced alot in his days and I'm sure with very little regret. Prayers for you and Chris and the whole family.
He gave me permission to make a VRCC chapter logo and shirt with his dragon on it... here's his story about the dragon... I had sent him one of the shirts... https://sites.google.com/site/scvrcc/solo1-Mike |
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« Reply #73 on: August 05, 2019, 03:34:57 PM » |
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Solo1 will ride on in heaven. My condolences. Always enjoyed the stories of him and and his friends on the old Matchless. I have a picture saved that he posted from when the Blue Ridge Parkway was just being built.
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« Reply #74 on: August 05, 2019, 04:14:50 PM » |
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So sorry to hear this news. Solo 1 (Wayne) was one of the good guys.
I will keep your family in my prayers.
We lost a great man!
Thank you and your family for sharing him with us.
Peace
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« Reply #75 on: August 05, 2019, 04:52:03 PM » |
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Wayne, solo 1 will be greatly missed by his family and his vrcc family. I know Every time the wife rides Emmanuel we will think fondly of Wayne knowing the history of his beloved bike. We will cherish it and ride it with pride in his honor. Love and condolences to you Mark, twila, Chris and Wayne on your loss
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« Reply #76 on: August 06, 2019, 04:02:34 AM » |
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It’s been a while since I visited the forum and low and behold when I do I find this terrible news.
My most sincere sympathy to you and your family and I hope your dad can rest in peaceful sleep.
I always enjoyed his stories from start to finish, he always had a way of making me feel as if I was there.
I truly sorry for your loss.
Mike
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« Reply #77 on: August 06, 2019, 06:22:01 AM » |
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So very sorry to hear of Waynes passing. He was a great man and a good friend. We lived thousands of miles apart but I still felt a closeness to him as I have the sidecar with the famous dragon on it that he rode. My prayers to Wayne, his family and to all the VRCC brothers and sisters. I will ride the sidecar this weekend in his honor. Wish I could ride with the Patriot Guard, that would be a huge honor.
R.I.P. my friend.
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Westernbiker
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« Reply #78 on: August 06, 2019, 06:56:48 AM » |
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So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
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"When You're Dead, Your Bank Account Goes to Zero"
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« Reply #79 on: August 06, 2019, 07:03:48 AM » |
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Another fine man from a previous generation of people who knew how to "get the job done", marked by honorable intent. Rest easy, sir, well done. Vaya con dios. |
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