Lost a friend to a deer last week

[Gryphon Rider]

Rob McCaghren, 72, a man whom many call their friend, lost his life in a collision with a deer while riding his motorcycle September 5th, about 15 minutes after sunset on the west edge of Calgary.  He had a casual retirement business fixing motorcycles, with a specialty in Yamaha Ventures.  He was famous for his ability to easily make people's acquaintance, was a well of positivity and humour, and had an unending supply of stories to tell.  A humble man, he was always willing and able to lend a hand to friends or strangers.  He was a key member of our Calgary chapter of the CMA.  He was my father's friend, and mine.  My family loved him.

[Skinhead]

Sorry for your loss.  The sudden, unexpected ones are always a shock.

[Beardo]

Sorry to hear that GR. Condolences.

[mbramley]

sorry for your loss.

[carolinarider09]

Sorry to hear ab out your loss.  Sounds like he was a great man and friend. 

[DDT (12)]

GR,

Sad to hear that news... sorry for your loss. We're all only a heartbeat away from a sudden end, especially when we ride. I had an 'event' myself just this morning... I'll explain in an upcoming post...

DDT

[MarkT]

Sorry for your loss GR.  It can happen so fast even when riding alert to deer.  I had one on the shoulder just yesterday I kicked myself for not seeing him sooner.  And I'm especially aware having killed 2 on my first Valk, and having hit some in WI at high speed in cages.  One a truck rigged with a plow - the deer came out the worse on that one.  We all need to have good lights, be very aware, slow down, and let cages run interference when appropriate.

[97BLKVALK]

Kevin,

I'm sorry to hear about your loss.  My condolences to you and his family.

Michael

[flsix]

Sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your friend. Condolences to everyone effected.

[old2soon]

     Yet another BRO I never knew.  And when the grass turns brown the forest rats will be Even HARDER to see!  R I P Brother.  Sorry for your loss GR. RIDE SAFE.

[Oss]

Sorry for the loss of your friend.

Deer at twilight and after is real danger
and are a big worry around here and elsewhere

I remember Wiggy (RIP my friend)  hit one on the way back from Spearfish and still made it home.  You never know when one will come out of nowhere

[The emperor has no clothes]

I'm sorry to hear. It's been a rough year for you guys. Take care.

[tcblack]

So sorry to hear about your loss. 

[Big Rig]

Sorry to hear the loss of your friend.

Prayers and Positive Waves.

Just had discussions with work colleagues today about the number of late yearlings in our area. Seems the numbers have exploded this year.

[Westernbiker]

Sorry for yor loss. 
Prayers sent from Arizona

[hueco]

My condolences. I hit a deer on one of my motorcycles in April of this year. By the Grace of God I am still here. RIP. Mr. McCaghren.

[t-man403]

Sorry Kevin 

[Valkorado]

And when the grass turns brown the forest rats will be Even HARDER to see! 

This is a main reason they scare the bejeebers out of me!   Around here they are downright camouflaged!   Like Mark mentioned they can be pretty much invisible until you're right upon them - -  even when you're on the lookout!

Sorry to hear about your good friend.

[gordonv]

My condolences. Prayers for all involved.