Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« on: July 23, 2024, 08:05:56 AM » |
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My friend has passed away and will be buried Friday. Receiving friends 12 to 2 Woodhaven funeral Home with burial afterwards 160 Edgemoor Rd Powell TN
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« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2024, 08:30:13 AM » |
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Dude could ride! I used to manage to get next to him in traffic /in town at stops to hear a few minutes of Allman Brothers Band I’ll always remember the time I was walking behind the hotel & heard loud engine revving & breaking glass as if someone was throwing bottles at me & there goes Lucky 13 on 1 wheel flying by!!! Asked him later why he was throwing bottles… turns out he had bottles in the cup holder, but they jumped overboard during the wheelie. Turns out he was running from hotel manager at the time who did not appreciate his stunt riding in the parking lot  Gordon was a friend to many - this is just incredibly sad  |
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Wizzard
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« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2024, 08:37:26 AM » |
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he made me laugh every conversation I ever had with him. And he could really ride. He will be so missed but many great memories.
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« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2024, 09:05:32 AM » |
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A sad loss for us all, and understand extra hard for you Joe. Obituary here: Mark Gordon Brooks May 1, 1957 - July 21, 2024 Mark Gordon Brooks, age 67, passed away on July 21, 2024, at his home in Clinton, TN. Born on May 1, 1957, Gordon grew up in Clinton, TN and graduated from Clinton High School. He went on to receive vocational training in welding and completed college courses toward a business degree. He spent many years as a welder in profession, but probably enjoyed the job most when he was welding a part for a boat or a motorcycle – either for himself or especially for one of his friends. Fishing was one of his most beloved past-times and hardly a day passed that he didn’t find time to cast a line, even if it was just by himself on the bank of the culvert in South Clinton. Later in life he rediscovered a childhood interest in motorcycles and enjoyed traveling across the country on his Valkyrie, meeting so many friends along the way. He was a devoted and selfless father and grandfather, who loved his family and friends deeply, and would do anything for a friend in need. Gordon never stopped learning new things and could fix almost anything. He was preceded in death by his father, Mark Edwin Brooks, and mother Flora Louise (Gault) Brooks. Gordon will be dearly missed by his daughter, Mary Amber Dunn, son-in-law, Daniel Dunn, grandsons, Samuel and Peter Dunn, and sister, Marilyn Brooks; along with countless fishing buddies, fellow Valkyrie riders, and many dear friends who became family. A receiving of friends will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., with a graveside service immediately following, at Woodhaven Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, 160 Edgemoor Rd, Powell, TN 37849. https://obits.woodhavenfh.com/obituary/mark-brooks |
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« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2024, 09:12:06 AM » |
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Gordon was indeed a very skilled rider and a very special man. He will be missed by all who came in contact with him.
He certainly joins the list of too many too soon. We have lost a very special member of our clan.
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« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2024, 09:18:51 AM » |
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Sorry to hear Joe. I never met him but read about all the adventures you guys posted about
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« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2024, 09:58:09 AM » |
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Gordon was a good man!
He loved to laugh and make others laugh.
He was always ready to help someone, especially if they were having trouble with their bike.
He will be greatly missed.
Joe, I know that this is especially tough on you as you and Gordon were such close and lifelong friends.
Try to be thankful for the time that you guys had together as friends and cherish the memories that you guys made.
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f6john
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« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2024, 10:13:10 AM » |
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Another brother I never got to know, but his reputation is his legacy and is an honor to him and his family!
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Wizzard
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« Reply #8 on: July 23, 2024, 11:04:08 AM » |
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Every minute someone leaves this world behind.
We are all in "the line" without knowing it.
We never know how many people are before us.
We can not move to the back of the line.
We can not step out of the line.
We can not avoid the line.
So while we wait in line -
Make moments count.
Make priorities.
Make the time.
Make your gifts known.
Make a nobody feel like a somebody.
Make your voice heard.
Make the small things big.
Make someone smile.
Make the change.
Make love.
Make up.
Make peace.
Make sure to tell your people they are loved.
Make sure to have no regrets.
Make sure you are ready
RIP Gordon
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Reb
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« Reply #9 on: July 23, 2024, 11:05:58 AM » |
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Going to miss riding with him, and listening to him complain because Joe would always be standing in his field of view while driving the boat. Gordon always cut jokes, brother was in the zone when he had a fishing pole in his hands. When Gordon thought he almost killed our big friend RDA Bull with the electric bench prank at Eric's memorial ride, will always be my favorite and best memory. Never seen Gordon enter a state of panic like he did that day. Ole Roger got the best of him!   |
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« Reply #10 on: July 23, 2024, 11:11:23 AM » |
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Another BRo I did Not Know personally But I've heard Only GOOD things about him!  Fair weather unlimited fuel and twistys to yer hearts content.  R I P BRO.  |
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« Reply #11 on: July 23, 2024, 11:24:41 AM » |
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Joe, my friend, so very sorry for your loss. I know how close you two were. Gordo will be sorely missed he was a great friend. Always enjoyed hanging out with him and B.S’ing. Always remembered to never ask him to move my bike as when you did he definitely moved it but usually on one wheel We have so many fond memories I could go on and on. Again so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Yuri and Petra |
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LadyDraco
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« Reply #12 on: July 23, 2024, 12:01:18 PM » |
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Oh NO ! Not Gordon ! I have such great memories riding with Gordon . I/we always enjoyed his company ! Prayers for strength during this difficult time . God Speed Gordon RIP.. You are going to be missed very much ! Joe you are on my mind ! Stay strong |
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« Reply #13 on: July 23, 2024, 01:18:34 PM » |
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So sorry to hear of Gordon's passing, he was someone I looked forward to see at each ride. I'm sorry that I won't be able attend his funeral/internment, but I'm currently in NOLA. Please say goodbye to him for me Joe.
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« Reply #14 on: July 23, 2024, 01:45:28 PM » |
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Here's a wheelie picture...  -Mike |
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« Reply #15 on: July 23, 2024, 02:19:04 PM » |
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Very sorry to learn of his passing
We never had that many conversations but he seemed a real genuine person
And gifted rider to be sure
Such a loss RIP
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #16 on: July 23, 2024, 02:44:52 PM » |
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Here's a wheelie picture... -Mike I've seen the entire bottom of a Valkyrie standing straight up more than once. I met Gordon fishing when I was a kid probably 9-10 years old we was both on bicycle's can of worms and Zebco 33. Has been my friend since then . I'm going to miss him . |
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« Reply #17 on: July 23, 2024, 04:01:11 PM » |
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Oh man ... I'm still stunned .
It's funny I was looking for his phone number the other day.
I was just going to give him a ring..
And I couldn't find it.
Again Joe I'm so sorry , this was a gut punch ,for sure...
And Yes I too have seen much higher wheelies from him..
Like up on Mount Mitchell that one time...
I never forget when a small group of us broke off, I think it was on the FCR ..Just for something different .
And we rode to where the 2001 Olympic water park was .
And we stopped along the river, and we saw these , Kayaker's and rafters.
LOL And Gordon said " How much for the women " !
They didn't reply so he started to throw rocks at them and said again. " How Much for the women " !
We all were laughing so hard that day..
Then there was something ; I think Don said , hey flip one of them rafts over and see if we won ..
Like in the ducky races.. LOL
Yeah some good times..
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« Reply #18 on: July 23, 2024, 04:45:54 PM » |
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My friend has passed away and will be buried Friday. Receiving friends 12 to 2 Woodhaven funeral Home with burial afterwards 160 Edgemoor Rd Powell TN
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« Reply #19 on: July 23, 2024, 05:08:51 PM » |
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I was so shocked to hear this news the other day! I'm fairly new to the Valk community (5ish years) so I never got the opportunity to see Gordon do wheelies... and I never actually road with him because I know that I can never keep up with the 'Cool Kids' so I never joined their rides. But as everyone has stated he was the 'life of the parking lot' each night of the rides I attended with him! Always smiling and making people laugh! I will now cherish the hours I spend chatting with him on Saturday night at Lil' Abner this May! He will be missed by me along with many others! I'm so glad I met him through this group and I'm sure we'll be talking about Gordon on every ride in the future! I wish I could be there Friday, but I'll be in the U.P. attending Gig's ride. R.I.P. Gordon Everybody Ride Safe and Live Life To The Fullest! Kraig Delker - K_Man - Pecker Head  |
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« Reply #20 on: July 24, 2024, 05:57:22 AM » |
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I always enjoyed talking with Gordon. He will be missed for sure. |
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« Reply #21 on: July 24, 2024, 07:48:04 AM » |
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R.I.P. Gordon....
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« Reply #22 on: July 24, 2024, 09:43:00 AM » |
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Really good friend, I already miss him.
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« Reply #23 on: July 24, 2024, 11:32:06 AM » |
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Sad to hear , never really got to sit in conversation with him , mostly just short passing chats..always had a smile (or onery grin) on his face...saw a wheelie or two at DRU , and if memory serves me , he commondered a bike with sidecar and was driving it hard on 2 wheels , almost horizontal....seemed like he lived life to it's fullest with an ongoing sense of humor...I've always appreciated people like him that aren't afraid to share their sense of humor no matter the circumstance...condolences to you Joe (good friends like that are hard to find) and to his family !
P.S. Please elaborate on the RDA bull story , never heard that one, haha
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« Reply #24 on: July 24, 2024, 12:00:37 PM » |
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so sad to hear this. I too always looked forward to talking with him. He will be missed RIP. |
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« Reply #25 on: July 24, 2024, 01:33:05 PM » |
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P.S. Please elaborate on the RDA bull story , never heard that one, haha
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Big Eric had a park bench at the Flight 93 in PA ride a few years ago. It was set up with an electric shock remote so that he could hit you after you sat on it. He got me good!
At Erik's memorial ride (4 or 5 years later) they had the bench again. They tricked (nod, nod) me into sitting on it again. When they hit me, I faked that my pacemaker (I don’t have one) was failing, and I started to collapse.
Gordon started hollering to call 911 and tried to prop me up on the bench. That's when I hit him with a: Gotcha!!. I had been waiting on that one for years, Gordon just happened to be the one that fell for it.
Oh, was he pissed off. He got over it and we had several laughs over the next few years.
His main line: You better hope you never have a real heart attack, we're just going to let you F'ing die.
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« Reply #26 on: July 24, 2024, 01:52:40 PM » |
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Sorry to read this. Briefly met Gordon in Colorado some years back. He was in full vacation mode! As others have said, he had a good sense of humor!
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« Reply #27 on: July 25, 2024, 03:43:41 AM » |
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Sorry to hear this. I know that he helped anyone that needed help on their Valkyrie. The ride that I remember was when a group of my friends from Florida and I met y'all at a gas station near Maggie Valley. Gordon did a wheelie on that ride that all my friends talked about for years.
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LadyDraco
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« Reply #28 on: July 26, 2024, 03:38:33 PM » |
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Thinking about ya Joe.. Peace.. It's so hard saying ,see you on the other side...
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Life is what you make of it~If it don't fit make alterations...
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Never underestimate the power of a woman !
It's a Poor Craftsman who blames their Tools !
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« Reply #29 on: July 27, 2024, 10:31:17 AM » |
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Joe, hate I didn't make it to Knoxville/Clinton yesterday. It was planned but Diane had to have arm surgery Monday and I'm caring for her now. Hope to see ya in Robbinsville in October.
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« Reply #30 on: July 28, 2024, 06:21:37 AM » |
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It was a sad day Friday but a lot of friends and family were there to say goodbye. But you can bet that he will be missed but never forgotten RIP MY FRIEND
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Reb
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« Reply #31 on: July 29, 2024, 11:25:08 AM » |
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P.S. Please elaborate on the RDA bull story , never heard that one, haha
Big Eric had a park bench at the Flight 93 in PA ride a few years ago. It was set up with an electric shock remote so that he could hit you after you sat on it. He got me good! At Erik's memorial ride (4 or 5 years later) they had the bench again. They tricked (nod, nod) me into sitting on it again. When they hit me, I faked that my pacemaker (I don’t have one) was failing, and I started to collapse. Gordon started hollering to call 911 and tried to prop me up on the bench. That's when I hit him with a: Gotcha!!. I had been waiting on that one for years, Gordon just happened to be the one that fell for it. Oh, was he pissed off. He got over it and we had several laughs over the next few years. His main line: You better hope you never have a real heart attack, we're just going to let you F'ing die. [/quote] I still have vivid memories of Gordon trying to hold you steady on the bench as the fake collapse began. Looking at everyone around with almond sized eye to get HELP |
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