Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« on: October 03, 2019, 01:25:15 PM » |
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Both was killed today in a plane crash near Lansing Michigan.
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« Last Edit: October 06, 2019, 05:41:12 PM by Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005 »
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« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2019, 01:34:19 PM » |
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1998 Std/Tourer, 2007 DR200SE, 1981 CB900C 10speed
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Oss
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« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2019, 01:37:27 PM » |
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Terrible news
so sorry to hear this
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When you come to the fork in the road, take it
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« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2019, 01:54:45 PM » |
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Never ask a geek 'Why?',just nod your head and slowly back away...  IBA# 22107 VRCC# 7976 VRCCDS# 226 1998 Valkyrie Standard 2008 Gold Wing Taxation is theft. μολὼν λαβέ |
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2019, 02:04:09 PM » |
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I can post pictures when I get home hanging out at the local watering hole with Winghot and my friend Larry . Getting tuned up for our ride tomorrow. |
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I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools. |
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« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2019, 02:23:02 PM » |
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« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2019, 03:11:30 PM » |
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Two great guy's. John owned an engineering company and Neil worked for him. So it was tough for them both to be gone on Valkyrie Rides at the same time. https://www.tec-mep.com/meet-the-staffDANG! :'( T.P. |
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« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2019, 03:28:09 PM » |
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That is very sad news...both great guys.
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« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2019, 03:53:55 PM » |
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Oh, man, saw on the news that a plane had crashed, never imagined it was Valkyrieriders on board. Haven't seen John in a couple years, sad day...
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Nothing is Everything.
When you come to a fork in the road - TAKE IT!
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2019, 04:05:10 PM » |
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Before Jabba became a small business owner, he was on the board constantly and at many of the rides I went to  ... -Mike |
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« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2019, 04:24:06 PM » |
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Very sad ! Jabba hasn't been on much since he took over the business. The few times he has was mostly about his wrestling son that he was very proud of. I haven't seen Squeally on here since they had those issues with their pinion cups. They both seemed like great guys.
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« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2019, 04:50:20 PM » |
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Ya, I remember overnighting them a driveshaft and pinion cup so they could meet their departure schedule to go to Inzane one year. Dammmmm
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« Reply #13 on: October 03, 2019, 06:57:56 PM » |
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Picture from Facebook of them, evidently shortly before the end.....  |
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Never ask a geek 'Why?',just nod your head and slowly back away... IBA# 22107 VRCC# 7976 VRCCDS# 226 1998 Valkyrie Standard 2008 Gold Wing Taxation is theft. μολὼν λαβέ |
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« Reply #14 on: October 03, 2019, 07:41:31 PM » |
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So sad. I remember meeting him on one of the rides a few years back. We never know when our number is called. Prayers for his family during these hard times.
David
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #15 on: October 04, 2019, 02:24:39 AM » |
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I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools. |
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« Reply #16 on: October 04, 2019, 03:33:09 AM » |
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Definitely will be missed. Rode with them a lot. |
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« Reply #17 on: October 04, 2019, 05:08:40 AM » |
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There are no words  Sorrow is among us. da prez and Bonnie |
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Wizzard
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« Reply #18 on: October 04, 2019, 05:12:00 AM » |
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Rode with them several times. Both great husbands, Dad's and great men in general. So sad.
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Rams
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« Reply #19 on: October 04, 2019, 09:50:55 AM » |
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Both will be missed. My condolences to the family and friends. Just goes to show us all, you never know when or how it will occur. Rams |
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« Reply #20 on: October 04, 2019, 09:51:47 AM » |
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We ARE losing far Too many GOOD people. I just can NOT find the words right now. R I P My Brothers of The Wind. RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #21 on: October 04, 2019, 12:01:29 PM » |
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Unbelievable. And so sad.  Jabba in the white shirt on the left. His wife holding the banner. If memory serves me correctly, Squealy took the picture. |
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Valkorado
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« Reply #22 on: October 04, 2019, 01:46:11 PM » |
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Such a tragic accident. Prayers out for both families.
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f6john
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« Reply #23 on: October 04, 2019, 02:22:41 PM » |
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Sad news indeed. He came across as a good’un on the board. Never met face to face.
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« Reply #24 on: October 04, 2019, 02:53:15 PM » |
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I last saw those boys at a gathering of the fools bbq very tragic rip
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Gnarly
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« Reply #25 on: October 04, 2019, 03:05:43 PM » |
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Sage smoke and prayers up, for their families.
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I've loved many bikes, over the last 52 years of riding, but this Valkyrie machine may have propelled me headlong into IDOLATRY....
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« Reply #26 on: October 05, 2019, 04:57:42 AM » |
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truly sad at the news. John was one of the best. Proud and dedicated husband and father. His family and friends were everything to him. Always enjoyed talking to him. Will truly miss him. Prayers to his family especially his kids. God speed John and niel.
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f6gal
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« Reply #27 on: October 05, 2019, 04:21:21 PM » |
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I have watched in horror as this unfolded. I have no adequate words.
God's speed John and Neil. I hope their families find peace.
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Daniel Meyer
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« Reply #28 on: October 05, 2019, 04:43:00 PM » |
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Willow
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« Reply #29 on: October 05, 2019, 05:37:52 PM » |
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I have tried for the last couple of days to process this. It's just not happening. John (Jabba) was so complete, so active, so full of life.
I am going to miss John.
I am so crushed at repeatedly hearing of my friends dying.
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98 T
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« Reply #30 on: October 06, 2019, 06:47:07 AM » |
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I never got to meet either of two guys, but I got to know Jabba through posts from a while back.
Pretty shocking news!!!
Godspeed to both of them and prayers to their families and loved ones.
VRCC and the world has suffered a loss.
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #31 on: October 06, 2019, 05:42:38 PM » |
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I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools. |
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« Reply #32 on: October 06, 2019, 07:31:29 PM » |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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fudgie
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« Reply #33 on: October 07, 2019, 03:24:53 AM » |
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This is for Jabba. Haven't heard about Neil's yet.
Visitation
Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Stones Crossing Church
7000 W. Stones Crossing Road
Greenwood, IN
Im gonna try and head down sat.
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #34 on: October 07, 2019, 05:47:54 AM » |
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I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools. |
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henry 008
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« Reply #35 on: October 07, 2019, 06:17:44 AM » |
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I have watched in horror as this unfolded. I have no adequate words.
God's speed John and Neil. I hope their families find peace.
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« Reply #36 on: October 08, 2019, 04:17:53 AM » |
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Two good guys. Always felt as though John and I had somewhat of a kindred spirit. Didn't get to see him as much as I'd liked, since he took over his business. Both will be missed.
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« Reply #37 on: October 08, 2019, 04:39:41 AM » |
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they are updating as they receive more info. https://www.wilx.com/content/news/Incident-near-airpot-has-roads-closed-562065421.htmlI remember the post by Jaba when he was searching for direction about God and Jesus, I hope he made the right decision and I will see him one day. I always enjoyed all of his posts. A fourth person has died in last week's fatal plane crash. Three people have died in a plane crash in Lansing and three passengers are reported to be in critical condition at Sparrow Hospital. (Source WILX) Zechariah Bennett, 27, from Plainfield, Indiana, died at Sparrow Hospital on Saturday, Oct. 5. Shelby Bennett, Zachariah's wife said her late husband was a man of God. "He was an encourager. He was a supporter. He was a man of God. He loved Jesus with all of his heart and he was just a great, great man," Shelby said. Scott Sego, Neil's brother said, "the last thing he posted on Facebook just before 8 o'clock in the morning on Thursday, he was sitting on the plane with Aaron and they have their headsets on and their seatbelts and he said a picture that said 'away we go business trip.'" Sego said Neil traveled for work often. "He never met a stranger in his life. He could go anywhere, any place, any time and he would find somebody to talk to like he knew them for 100 years," Sego said. |
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« Reply #38 on: October 10, 2019, 08:10:42 AM » |
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Very sorry to hear the news. Saw it on the local news, had no idea in involved John & Neal.
Met John years ago at the CBR rides, he was a heck of a nice guy. Truly sad when a community loses someone that is so active with the youth and athletics, etc.
He will be missed.
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« Reply #39 on: October 10, 2019, 02:29:57 PM » |
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This is truly a tough loss for all that knew him.
One of those truly good men to all that had a chance to meet him.
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