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« on: May 11, 2011, 10:26:30 AM » |
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He just posted on facebook that Werner has passed away. Some of you may remember Werner from Germany, as he has attended both Inzane and Cheaha before. I do not know any details, I just came across this information. Maybe Andy will update us. Rest in Peace Werner!  |
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« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2011, 10:27:14 AM » |
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Oh wow. Sorry to hear this.  |
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« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2011, 10:40:19 AM » |
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oh my goodness............ that's shocking.
I'll make sure we make an announcment up on Cheaha and have moment of silence for him in his honor. He was a fun guy to be with. He came to Cheaha twice. Very kind....very good person........
I hope Andy can update us with more info.......
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« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2011, 10:44:57 AM » |
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I'm speechless... I rode with him (and his wife, I think) at the Brasstown Bald ride
a couple of years ago... Smokin' Joe was there, feeling all cruddy, the next day
we learned that his lung had collapsed...
Godspeed Werner...
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« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2011, 10:50:00 AM » |
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Whaaat? Dang, that just bums me out. I met Werner a couple of times. He will be missed.
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« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2011, 11:00:34 AM » |
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I read about Werner on fb too. Met him at Cheaha in '07. He was an OK guy, really personable, likeable. ..................RIP Werner
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« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2011, 11:18:56 AM » |
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I believe that I met him at the CBR. Nice guy, quite a shock!
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« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2011, 11:19:51 AM » |
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RIP Werner.
We only met one time, but that 1st impression was a GOOD ONE.
Ride on Brother, we will all be up to visit you sometime in the future.
We will have to have a large party as Strider would say.
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« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2011, 11:44:20 AM » |
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I'am still in a shock to what is hapend so please be lenient whit my speeling.
It is such a tragedy. He was swimming Sunday morning as usual when he did not came up after a turn.
The pool attendant and a friend did a Cardiopulmonary resuscitation after about a minute he was under water and keeled over.
He had a heart beat when they arrived in the Hospital but no Vital signs.
Yesterday at 07:00 PM Gudrun his Wife called me and told that Werner deceased.
We lost a good friend and can't still belive it.
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« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2011, 11:45:18 AM » |
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I've met Werner and I felt he was one great guy.
Werner, may you rest in peace and your spirit live within all those you've touched.
Auf Wedersehn Werner
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« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2011, 11:53:57 AM » |
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Andy
We all feel your pain at his passing.
You and his family have all our prayers.
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« Reply #11 on: May 11, 2011, 12:03:02 PM » |
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Prayers up for Werner and his family, and you, too, Andy.
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« Reply #12 on: May 11, 2011, 01:26:54 PM » |
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Sad news... The VRCC lost a 'good guy' Black Dog |
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« Reply #13 on: May 11, 2011, 01:45:05 PM » |
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I copied and translated this from the German VRCC Board. So sad!
German to English translation
A dramatic drowning accident, ended suddenly for us all and far too early, his eventful life.
His sudden departure from the stage of life leaves us with horror, sorrow and a great void, because Werner was not only a husband, father, friend and neighbor.
No, Werner Schafer was a doer. He was always with, was always at the forefront.
Whether in the family, the company where the shooter in the table tennis club or in our VRCC, Werner with him, he cared, he coined. Nothing seemed too much or too heavy, he seized and made.
Werner was happy friend and Werner was like friends and to his friends he sought.
Werner Schaefer was not a quiet man, Werner Schäfer was loud, always in action, everywhere. Was there somewhere, a stage and a microphone, they belonged to him. He was to be the center, he loved another with his actions and deeds, make with his words and anecdotes joy.
Unforgettable are his three VRCC meeting in Lüben, Giffin and Brunswick, which he organized with his friend Ede for us never forget his dancing slippers, remembered his many appearances on so many a meeting.
Werner Schaefer who got to know closely, white, Werner could call you at any time. If Werner had the time and could help, it helped. Werner always had time for friends, and when he had none, he took it easily.
But Werner Schäfer you were not alone. belonged to Werner Schäfer (s) more. Add to Gudrun Werner were among his great love and pride Marc and Mona. I can not remember a meeting with him where he did not tell full of love and concern of Gudrun and to brag about his children Marc and Mona.
On Sunday, Werner drove the last time on his "F6" to the swimming pool from which he never returned again.
It has been Werner's wish that as many VRCC'ler accompany him on his final journey. Once again, he will feel our community and experience our bikes that we have brought together. The funeral will be on a Saturday. Once the date is set it will be posted here.
Gudrun, Marc and Mona thank you all for your sympathy.
The family hopes that this contribution will be closed and other expressions of sympathy and more sympathy in a new thread.
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« Reply #14 on: May 11, 2011, 01:56:09 PM » |
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I will be bringing the flag he gave us at Cheaha....up the mountain with me Thursday. And in his honor, i'll bring the shirt he made for me and presented to me at his first Cheaha.
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« Reply #15 on: May 11, 2011, 02:01:56 PM » |
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So sorry Werner and I never rode together but we exchanged emails and vrcc memorabilia His DO NOT TOUCH is on my Valkyrie and he got a kick out of the powwow shirt which is my avatar i sent him a few years ago Now I shall not get to ride with him until we all meet on the other side of eternity. Rest in peace my friend Live large and live well my brothers  |
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« Reply #17 on: May 11, 2011, 03:42:53 PM » |
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Just got off the phone with Duffy. It was just over a year ago that Werner, Fifi, Duffy and I rode to Key West.  Werner at the Southern Most Point  Werner & Fifi  Fifi & Werner at Mile Marker 0  Safe Winds Werner  |
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« Reply #18 on: May 11, 2011, 03:45:41 PM » |
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what a great guy .. he will be missed by many folks .. |
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« Reply #19 on: May 11, 2011, 04:02:22 PM » |
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Werner was always the life of the party, esp at Cheaha, at the old Pavillion.
Where I first,,,,, along with a lot of you,, met him.
I really liked that dude, life is so short.
But mine and others lives were enrichened,,, by knowing this Jovial German Man.
I will miss him.
Al
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« Reply #20 on: May 11, 2011, 05:20:14 PM » |
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Werner was always the life of the party, esp at Cheaha, at the old Pavillion.
Where I first,,,,, along with a lot of you,, met him.
I really liked that dude, life is so short.
But mine and others lives were enrichened,,, by knowing this Jovial German Man.
I will miss him.
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« Reply #21 on: May 11, 2011, 05:44:25 PM » |
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RIP Prayers from Colorado for his family.
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« Reply #22 on: May 11, 2011, 06:50:27 PM » |
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RIP Werner...
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« Reply #23 on: May 11, 2011, 07:06:37 PM » |
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Another bro i neve met or had the chance to share wind with. Great roads and twistys and lotsa sunshine. Peace bro. See ya on the long ride sometime.  |
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« Reply #24 on: May 11, 2011, 07:32:19 PM » |
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Very sad news He planned to hook up with us this summer here in Tennessee in fact the plan was to service his bike ( final drive ,splines ,etc. ) at Lucky 13's place then go for a ride in the Tennessee mountains....I liked him from the minute I met him. |
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« Reply #25 on: May 11, 2011, 08:05:17 PM » |
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Britman thanks for the call. WHAT TERRIBLE NEWS! I had put a picture of Werner, Fifi, Tom and I on my computer desktop just in the last two weeks and I have been relfecting on the fun trip Tom and I had with Werner and Fifi about a year ago, right before Cheaha. "I am Werner Schafer, the finest builder in the whole North of Germany..."  ...Jovial is a good word Al As others have said, I am glad I got to know him. Rest in peace my friend Werner (pronounced "Verner) Tom - I called Fifi, now I am calling Andy - he speaks English... |
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« Reply #28 on: May 11, 2011, 09:31:49 PM » |
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Damn! - I got the number wrong for Andy....   I've tryed to call you on the number you called Fiffi from. Call me in the Office +49 30 64327336 |
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« Reply #29 on: May 11, 2011, 10:13:41 PM » |
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Damn! - I got the number wrong for Andy.... I've tryed to call you on the number you called Fiffi from. Call me in the Office +49 30 64327336 I got only your answering machine  |
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« Reply #30 on: May 11, 2011, 10:33:48 PM » |
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The Service will be held Saturday May 28th
more Info's will follow
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« Reply #31 on: May 11, 2011, 10:58:42 PM » |
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Thanks Andy So that is pretty much it as translated above. Werner was swimming laps, did his dive to turn around and didn't come up. They went in after him, pulled him out, did cpr and got the ambulance. On the way to the hospital they lost all vitals except his heart was still beating. They kept him on a machine since Sunday, but no hope. They think maybe a brain shock. Not sure. Service on Saturday and all are invited. Andy - did you say on Saturday the 28th? It took me a while to let that set in - or did I get it wrong and it is this Saturday, the 14th? Hate to see him go. Key West 2010:  |
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« Reply #32 on: May 12, 2011, 05:53:14 AM » |
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so sorry to hear this....prayers to werner's family and loved ones
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« Reply #33 on: May 12, 2011, 06:07:18 AM » |
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May he find peace in whatever awaits him on the other side of death.
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« Reply #34 on: May 12, 2011, 07:22:42 AM » |
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Werner was always the life of the party, esp at Cheaha, at the old Pavillion.
Where I first,,,,, along with a lot of you,, met him.
I really liked that dude, life is so short.
But mine and others lives were enrichened,,, by knowing this Jovial German Man.
I will miss him.
Al
I got out the flag he brought to Cheaha and the shirt he gave me at CHeaha....i'll take them up to Cheaha and we'll display them at that same pavilion you speak of. We'll make sure we reemember our friend up top this weekend at Cheaha......... |
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Werner was always the life of the party, esp at Cheaha, at the old Pavillion.
Where I first,,,,, along with a lot of you,, met him.
I really liked that dude, life is so short.
But mine and others lives were enrichened,,, by knowing this Jovial German Man.
I will miss him.
Al
I got out the flag he brought to Cheaha and the shirt he gave me at CHeaha....i'll take them up to Cheaha and we'll display them at that same pavilion you speak of. We'll make sure we reemember our friend up top this weekend at Cheaha......... Hi Tim, please make sure that someone takes some pictures witch we can present to the family |
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Werner was always the life of the party, esp at Cheaha, at the old Pavillion.
Where I first,,,,, along with a lot of you,, met him.
I really liked that dude, life is so short.
But mine and others lives were enrichened,,, by knowing this Jovial German Man.
I will miss him.
Al
I got out the flag he brought to Cheaha and the shirt he gave me at CHeaha....i'll take them up to Cheaha and we'll display them at that same pavilion you speak of. We'll make sure we reemember our friend up top this weekend at Cheaha......... Hi Tim, please make sure that someone takes some pictures witch we can present to the family will do. We'll display the flag. i think i'll wear the shirt in his honor. We'll have a moment of silence as a group.... |
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Werner was always the life of the party, esp at Cheaha, at the old Pavillion.
Where I first,,,,, along with a lot of you,, met him.
I really liked that dude, life is so short.
But mine and others lives were enrichened,,, by knowing this Jovial German Man.
I will miss him.
Al
I got out the flag he brought to Cheaha and the shirt he gave me at CHeaha....i'll take them up to Cheaha and we'll display them at that same pavilion you speak of. We'll make sure we reemember our friend up top this weekend at Cheaha......... Hi Tim, please make sure that someone takes some pictures witch we can present to the family will do. We'll display the flag. i think i'll wear the shirt in his honor. We'll have a moment of silence as a group.... Tim, I just got a request via fb from Werner's daughter Mona. Werner's cousin want's to attend this moment. They would bring over Werner's red/white Valk to present the Valk to this special moment. Could you get in contact with here? |
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« Reply #38 on: May 12, 2011, 11:28:35 AM » |
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Prayers from Az for the family.
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