Solo1 has passed away...

[MAD6Gun]

 As most of you know my father was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer the Friday before father's day. Since then he has declined. He moved in with my wife and I when he was no longer able to live on his own. My wife with the help of myself and nurses from the hospice facility were taking care of him.

Early this morning around 2am Twila got up and checked on him. He was still breathing although shallow. When she checked again at 8am he was gone. The nurse estimated his time of death to be around 6am. Thank you all for your ongoing prayers and concerns. The tentative times are visiting hours will be on Thurs with the funeral Friday morning at 1030. I will make another post with the obituary and services times.

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Very sad to read that.

[Serk]

Much love to all of ya'll..... Nothing else to say... 

[Kep]

Lost my mom to lung cancer 8 years ago...the silver lining in her cloud was seeing her pain gone but most of all , re-living all the great memories of her....Don't ever stop thinking of all the good things about your dad !!! I'm sure you are the great man that you are because of him.

[old2soon]

      Mark-we already talked on the phone and again-condolences. I'm going to try and be there as a Friend and a Patriot Guard Rider. Wayne my Friend-May You Forever R I P.   RIDE SAFE.

[Chrisj CMA]

It's still sad even though we knew it was coming. Never met your dad but we all must feel the same way like we've known him a long time anyway. Condolences

Jeff

[MarkT]

Sorry for your loss.  I'll do the memorial ride in spirit. 

[Valkorado]

Losing this great icon is a blow to the VRCC, and I know to your family right now.  As said, remember the good times and lessons learned.  I never met Wayne but his posts shed light on a God fearing Christian,  a motorcycle enthusiast,  a proud Veteran and true patriot, a staunch defender of American liberties and our 2nd Amendment and a public servant and volunteer.  A good man.  So sorry for your loss...

[98valk]

My Condolences to you and your family. May our Lord and Savior bring you all peace to your hearts.

I always greatly enjoyed reading your dad's posts.

[Dagwood]

Condolences to your family. He will be sorely missed here.

[msb]

Condolences to you and your families. Never met the man but did have the privilege of having a PM conversation with him once on this board. Through his stories, and the respect folks on here had and have for him shows he led a good and honest life... a good legacy to leave...

Mike

[Willow]

I'm so sad to hear that.  Even when we know it's coming it still hits hard.

You and your families will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[DDT (12)]

Mark,

Truly sorry for our loss. An honest, sincere person, who cared about doing the right thing and making the world a better place. We're all better because he came into our lives.

DDT

[Big Rick]

So sorry for your families loss...you all are definitely in my thoughts

[michaelyoung254]

My condolences to you and your family. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. While I never had the pleasure of meeting Wayne, I really enjoyed reading his posts. He will be truly missed.

Mike

[RainMaker]

Mark - it was truly an honor to know your dad.  Reading his stories, learning about how he got his handle, his service to our country and so much more made him a larger than life figure.  I truly believe we are all diminished by his passing.

Thank you for all the updates.  May Wayne rest in peace.

RainMaker

[RDAbull]

So sorry for your loos Mark.  Please pass my family's condolences to yours.
Wayne will be in our prayers as will all of you.

[9Ball]

Condolences...he will be missed.

[98 T]

I'm sorry for your whole family's loss - all our loss.  I know I just got off the phone with you but my deepest condolences to you, Twila, Chris and all your family.

Loth

[Headbanger02]

Never easy...

[RainMaker]

This was a story about Wayne's service in Korea



https://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local-news/2018/03/26/legacies-of-the-korean-war-wayne-doenges-army-medical-corp-korea/

[larue]

Really hard to find words in these difficult times, he'd lived a great life and left a great legacy, from all his posts he was and will remain a Vrcc icon. I hope you find strength in his memories. Never easy, my condolences to you and the family

[bassman]

So very sorry for your loss.  Sincere condolences to you, the family and his many friends.  Remember chatting with Wayne and RJ at one of the VRCC gatherings and it was a pure joy listening to them tell their tales.  Those two VRCC icons are together once again sharing their wonderful entertaining stories and experiences. 

[Mr Whiskey]

God Bless you and yours Brother!
One of my favorite characters around here for a long time, he will be greatly missed!

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Loved his stories he shared on here . I had great respect for him every time I saw him he would come talk with me. One of the good ones. Rest In Peace.

[Oss]

So sorry to hear of the passing of a good and humble man

He truly set the bar very high and you are the man you are because you have listened to him
and followed his teachings best as you could.

I am grateful that I had the pleasure of sitting with him in his home a few years ago and
will not forget the pride he had for you and your brother, and Twila when we were on our way to Spearfish for Inzane.

Your family and father are in our prayers.  

I do believe that as long as we are alive to remember him he will be with us.

Oss

[mojo]

Sincere condolences to the whole family from Sindee and I.

mojo

[NewValker]

Condolences to your family Mark.
I enjoyed his stories, his patriotism, and his enthusiasm for life.
Craig

[RP#62]

So sorry to hear.  Wayne has been a fixture on this board for as long as I can remember.  I enjoyed his stories and will miss them and him.  Condolences to the family.

-RP

[hairyteeth]

Condolences to you and your families. I loved the way your Dad shared his life experiences with us.
He will be missed. Mark

[Sorcerer]

Sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed his stories and insight into life. Even though I had not met him, l will miss his presence on the VRCC.

[Bigwolf]

I am sorry for your loss.

I always enjoyed reading the things Wayne posted.  It was always my hope to one day meet him and talk face to face. 

May he Rest In Peace.  His job here is done.

[Ratdog]

I'm so very sorry, Mark.  Wayne will be missed.  His tales of adventure, whether riding, outings with his Miata, or his time serving, were always a treat to read.  He was always a joy to banter with as well. 

May God's Peace and Love envelope you and your family. 

Godspeed Solo1, have a slice of pecan pie with RJ, and rest in peace.

[3W-lonerider]

Our condolences to the family. And blessings on your family.

[gordonv]

Condolences to you and your family at his passing.

Wayne, Rest In Peace.

Prayers for you all.

[The emperor has no clothes]

I have been dreading this news since the discovery of his cancer. I am very sorry. He will be missed here and everywhere he touched.

[Jess from VA]

So sorry.

Lost my dad to cancer 6 years ago.  I miss him. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCdo-KjiTlc

[signart]

Condolences to your family. I am thankful for his service and loyalty to the betterment of our country. I am glad he got to experience a good long life.

[scooperhsd]

Condolences to you and your families. We will be lesser without him. I'm not sure I could add anything else...

[Disco]

My deepest condolences to you, your family, and everyone who will miss Wayne. 

RIP Solo1...