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I rode with Klaus since 1975, knew him longer. It was because of him and the Decatur Avenue Crew in The Bronx I bought a 1975 750 Four Honda. Klaus was a great mechanic, Steam Fitter and a True Friend. We called ourselves "The Tulips" after the Dick Van Dyke episode when Dick got a scooter.
I loved the man. I still do. He passed quietly in his sleep at 57 years old, much too young. I was lucky enough to be camping with him this Labor Day week end as we did every year since 1975. He still rode, a 1800 VTX. He did not teach me how to ride, but he did teach me how to ride it like i stole it!
Tulips Forever, Forever Tulips!
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« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2010, 12:44:15 PM » |
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My condolences, Bonzo. May Klaus rest in peace.
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« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2010, 01:13:01 PM » |
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Sorry for your loss, Bonzo. You're right, 57 is much too young.
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« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2010, 01:59:38 PM » |
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Sorry to hear. Prayers for you and the family. 57 IS much too young. Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2010, 02:03:38 PM » |
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Condolences, brother!
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« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2010, 02:51:02 PM » |
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sorry to hear that Bonzo
Losing a friend who knows you that well is real tough
I am gonna hoist a brew in honor of your Bronx crew and Klaus
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« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2010, 02:52:22 PM » |
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« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2010, 03:14:11 PM » |
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Sorry to hear this, keep a stiff upper lip.
Thoughts prayers and etc being sent as we speak.
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« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2010, 04:12:04 PM » |
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Condolences and prayers from Pittsburgh.... waaayyyy too young.
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« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2010, 06:55:39 PM » |
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My condolences also.
I am 57 and if I could choose my death, it would be on my Valk or while having relations with my wife.
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« Reply #10 on: September 16, 2010, 07:55:17 PM » |
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Bonzo,
Very sorry to hear about your loss of a good friend.....Will keep Klaus's family and friends in my prayers.
Mark
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« Reply #11 on: September 16, 2010, 08:09:48 PM » |
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Bonzo,
sorry for the loss of your friend...
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« Reply #12 on: September 17, 2010, 04:49:47 AM » |
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Sorry to hear this,Bonzo, Prayers on the way from ALABAMA.
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« Reply #13 on: September 18, 2010, 03:41:50 PM » |
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Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers. Live life and enjoy it! Keep in touch with old friends and family so you have no regrets latter. We burried Klaus today and we had no regrets, we will miss him, but we had all just been together and had a blast. He is in a far better place now.
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« Reply #14 on: September 18, 2010, 04:25:33 PM » |
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death is never easy. remember the good times, you'll smile when you do. 57 is a bit young, but death waits for no one. when it's time, it's time.
my thoughts are with you.
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« Reply #15 on: September 18, 2010, 06:14:13 PM » |
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Sorry for the loss of your friend, Bonzo, you will remember the good times and things. Hope to ride with you again one of these days.
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