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I have no idea what’s involved but I would love to sew on a patch in memory of Bill
Maybe it could raise some money for his family? Any patch makers here?
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« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2021, 06:19:31 PM » |
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I have no idea what’s involved but I would love to sew on a patch in memory of Bill
Maybe it could raise some money for his family? Any patch makers here?
I can get it done. Great idea. Definitely with the "The Valk Whisperer" |
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« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2021, 06:23:39 PM » |
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Good call, I'm in. Could a percentage of the proceeds be donated to his wife and kids?  Big BF had very big shoes that I fear nobody can fill. Our ol' gals aren't getting any younger, and speaking for myself we're all not "wrenchically inclined".  |
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« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2021, 06:27:51 PM » |
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Good call, I'm in. Could a percentage of the proceeds be donated to his wife and kids? Of course. What about: Bill "Big BF" Ferguson
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« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2021, 06:34:15 PM » |
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Great words. Put some thought into the logo. I could almost see Bill's smiling bearded face embroidered, bearing a shiny new halo. The guy was almost always smiling. |
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« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2021, 06:37:06 PM » |
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Great words. Put some thought into the logo. I could almost see Bill's smiling bearded face embroidered, bearing a shiny new halo. The guy was almost always smiling. Do you think it needs a logo? I thought memorial patches are usually just text. |
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« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2021, 06:43:18 PM » |
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Great words. Put some thought into the logo. I could almost see Bill's smiling bearded face embroidered, bearing a shiny new halo. The guy was almost always smiling. Do you think it needs a logo? I thought memorial patches are usually just text. Probably not then. I didn't know. |
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« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2021, 06:43:54 PM » |
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The last line needs work.
Or delete it, and replace with crossed wrenches.
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« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2021, 06:44:43 PM » |
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If a logo, maybe something in ASL? That'd honor him well.....
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« Reply #14 on: February 13, 2021, 06:49:58 PM » |
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If a logo, maybe something in ASL? That'd honor him well.....
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« Reply #15 on: February 13, 2021, 06:51:31 PM » |
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The last line needs work.
Or delete it, and replace with crossed wrenches.
Hmmm, what don't you like about it? A memorial patch kind of needs a DOD. |
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« Reply #16 on: February 13, 2021, 07:07:18 PM » |
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Great words. Put some thought into the logo. I could almost see Bill's smiling bearded face embroidered, bearing a shiny new halo. The guy was almost always smiling. Do you think it needs a logo? I thought memorial patches are usually just text. Probably not then. I didn't know. No problem, I didn't know either. Just what I've seen. |
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« Reply #17 on: February 13, 2021, 07:20:25 PM » |
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Great idea! Whatever is decided, bring them to InZane & I will get one. If some proceeds go to the family, I'll get more than just one.
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« Reply #18 on: February 13, 2021, 07:29:00 PM » |
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Yes, I’m in. I’ll find a place on my vest |
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« Reply #19 on: February 13, 2021, 07:54:48 PM » |
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 Great idea and I'm most deffinently in! 
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« Reply #20 on: February 13, 2021, 08:17:45 PM » |
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Good call, I'm in. Could a percentage of the proceeds be donated to his wife and kids? Of course. What about: Bill "Big BF" Ferguson
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« Reply #21 on: February 14, 2021, 06:43:34 AM » |
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I am in, this is a great idea, maybe create something around this. https://i.postimg.cc/mrG48yQs/Big-BF.jpg |
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I'm in. Like Chris-I'll find room on my vest SOMEWHERE! We as a Family have lost Far Too many FRIENDS here just in the little while I've been around.  R I P Bill. RIDE SAFE. |
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Nice idea. We will want 2.
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« Reply #25 on: February 14, 2021, 08:09:36 AM » |
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I'm in on the patch!!
Please let us know how we can order and pay for them. I cannot make Inzane so hopefully they can be mailed out as well.
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« Reply #26 on: February 14, 2021, 08:12:54 AM » |
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I’m not big on patches or vests. But, I’d be big on helping Bill’s family. Connie, if you are able to get this going, (I’m sure you aren’t busy with anything else), could you set it up for just a donation also ?
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« Reply #27 on: February 14, 2021, 08:21:18 AM » |
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The last line needs work.
Or delete it, and replace with crossed wrenches.
The crossed wrench is a good idea, very fitting. Perhaps something recognizing his affiliation with VRCC. I don’t know how people feel about helmet stickers or even a sticker for your daily vehicle window, they do fade, scratch and curl at the edges after time. |
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« Reply #28 on: February 14, 2021, 08:21:54 AM » |
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I was actually thinking of the issue of helping Bill's family too.
I really have no idea, but have considered they might have depended on Bill for regular support.
One of the two times he came to work on my bikes, his mom and brother showed up and I found them all signing out in his trailer. I offered them all to come in the house, but they declined.
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I’m not big on patches or vests. But, I’d be big on helping Bill’s family. Connie, if you are able to get this going, (I’m sure you aren’t busy with anything else), could you set it up for just a donation also ?
I'm in the same boat with meathead (I have a hard time envisioning that)  I don't generally wear patches. But, if a patch is the chosen way to support Bill's family and memory, I'm in. In regards to assisting Bill's family, they should know that we (or I) am here and available to assist in several ways. IMO, Bill was that important to this community as a whole and a friend to all of us. Rams |
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My 2 cents and Not worth what ya paid. I have a Relative and a Friend that Died in Nam. Ross-daprez-and I have the same patches on our vests. Plain Simple to the point. Name. Both of them have the Service they were in D O B & D O D. Stead of service Maybe Valkyrie Wrench Extraordinary. I Know there Are a Lot of ideas out here and this be Just One. Connie-I KNOW what ever is decided will be kewl with me. Maybe rough out some ideas and have a vote? RIDE SAFE.
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I'm in! I just came back from Houston after 2 wks. as we lost our eldest son 2/3/21. I saw this on the FB as I got back. Again may both RIP.
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I'm in! I just came back from Houston after 2 wks. as we lost our eldest son 2/3/21. I saw this on the FB as I got back. Again may both RIP.
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Thank you very much sir.
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« Reply #34 on: February 14, 2021, 09:50:26 AM » |
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I’m not big on patches or vests. But, I’d be big on helping Bill’s family. Connie, if you are able to get this going, (I’m sure you aren’t busy with anything else), could you set it up for just a donation also ?
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I’m not big on patches or vests. But, I’d be big on helping Bill’s family. Connie, if you are able to get this going, (I’m sure you aren’t busy with anything else), could you set it up for just a donation also ?
We've been hesitant to set up donations for specific members. Mainly because if we do it for one, others may feel slighted. In this instance, another member died on the same day, somehow it feels wrong to collect for one over another. That said, once I get the patches up, I may be able to set up something to kick in a little extra... I have to clear that with all the VRCC partners. |
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I’m not big on patches or vests. But, I’d be big on helping Bill’s family. Connie, if you are able to get this going, (I’m sure you aren’t busy with anything else), could you set it up for just a donation also ?
We've been hesitant to set up donations for specific members. Mainly because if we do it for one, others may feel slighted. In this instance, another member died on the same day, somehow it feels wrong to collect for one over another. That said, once I get the patches up, I may be able to set up something to kick in a little extra... I have to clear that with all the VRCC partners. Understood. |
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I’m not big on patches or vests. But, I’d be big on helping Bill’s family. Connie, if you are able to get this going, (I’m sure you aren’t busy with anything else), could you set it up for just a donation also ?
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I’m not big on patches or vests. But, I’d be big on helping Bill’s family. Connie, if you are able to get this going, (I’m sure you aren’t busy with anything else), could you set it up for just a donation also ?
We've been hesitant to set up donations for specific members. Mainly because if we do it for one, others may feel slighted. In this instance, another member died on the same day, somehow it feels wrong to collect for one over another. That said, once I get the patches up, I may be able to set up something to kick in a little extra... I have to clear that with all the VRCC partners. While I'm willing to go with a patch of some kind, has anyone considered a Go Fund Me thing? I don't even know if it's "needed" and I understand the desire to have something to memorialize Bill, just putting it out there. I have no idea of how to set one up. Rams It was suggested to me on FB. However, the VRCC, per se, will not set that up for the reasons I gave in the previous response. There have been past occasions where funds or parts or whatever have been collected, but the VRCC did not coordinate those endeavors; rather, they were member coordinated. The VRCC staff members often contribute personally and we certainly don't restrict the use of our forums to promote such endeavors. Even the patch dances on the line of my comfort level, but I understand the sentiment and we have done patches for other members in the distant past. P.S. I don't think there is a serious financial need (I could be wrong, of course). His children are adults and I'm assuming he had life insurance (I could be wrong, of course). He's been in the same house for a very long time, I'm guessing it's paid off (I could be wrong, of course). |
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Like meathead and DDT, I am not a patch wearer but would be proud to have one that I could frame and hang up in the garage where he setup and worked on my Tourer a few years ago (before the current trailer).
It's hard to single out one soul over another, as you have mentioned, but the Valkyrie community wants to do something to pay tribute to this man and let his family know what he meant to the community.
I'll leave how it's done to those wiser than me.
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