Topic: R.I.P my brother - One Hell of an Amen (Read 9999 times)

BCKNBLK · « **on:** August 27, 2015, 02:53:30 PM »

On August 15 my best friend was riding his 2011 CVO RG home from teaching an MSF course when a minivan pulled out on him at the last second. He was in the right lane and hit the driver's side front quarter panel right at the front wheel. Investigating office said he had no time to react and witnesses said he never touched the brakes or tried to avoid the minivan. It literally pulled out on him the second he approached the driveway. He was thrown over the hood of the minivan and landed 28ft away. He had sever head trauma and at the scene was basically brain dead. He was doing 45mph which was the speed limit. He had a DOT helmet and was always geared up - after all he was an MSF instructor and had been for years. He taught for Baltimore Harley as well as Frederick Harley. He was also the co-owner of Pro-Rider of MD (police motorcycle skills course for civilians).

He was removed off life support 2 days later where he passed peacefully. He was a retired Marine and my best friend! He was supposed to be going with my family and I to Myrtle Beach last week and was towing our CVO's. I was blessed enough to spend the last night of his life with him as he attended a BBQ Bash with my family and I. The next day he was gone. We spent every holiday together and rode together often. Not a day went by that we didn't communicate in some way.

His funeral was this past Tuesday and he had a state and county police motorcycle escort, patriot guard riders, about 60-80 motorcycles as well as numerous cars in the procession. I was the first motorcycle to lead the procession behind the family limo and I got one last ride with my best friend. He went out doing what he loved to do. His life as riding. He was buried at Crownsville Veteran Cemetery. The Marines were there and played taps - absolutely brutal.

Just a reminder that even the safest riders out there aren't safe and life can be gone in an instant. He never saw it coming and never felt a thing.

R.I.P. my brother - you will be missed
Steve Briggs - 12/10/1958 - 08/17/2015

screaminCVO · « **Reply #1 on:** August 27, 2015, 04:00:15 PM »

So very sad, my heart goes out to you and his family and friends.

Chains · « **Reply #2 on:** August 27, 2015, 04:01:54 PM »

Condolences to you and his family

kiro · « **Reply #3 on:** August 27, 2015, 04:12:06 PM »

What a tragedy for all Steve's friends and family - condolences...

T-Roy · « **Reply #4 on:** August 27, 2015, 04:23:51 PM »

I pray that God give You and Steve's family peace and comfort.

martys · « **Reply #5 on:** August 27, 2015, 05:03:53 PM »

Our condolences to You and your family and His family, Our prayers are with you.

Marty

gadgetz · « **Reply #6 on:** August 27, 2015, 05:47:35 PM »

There really are no words for this. Know that you and his family have been prayed over.

My sympathies to your family and the family of your friend.

North Georgia Hawg · « **Reply #7 on:** August 27, 2015, 06:09:14 PM »

I am so very sad to read this. I don't even know what to say, except please accept my deepest condolences on the tragic loss of your best friend.

We've lost too damn many to idiot drivers.

Ken

MIKEYTEE · « **Reply #8 on:** August 27, 2015, 06:26:02 PM »

I know what it is like loosing your best friend as I have lost 3 over the years. My prayers and condolences to you and Steve's family.
Mike

Trapperdog · « **Reply #9 on:** August 27, 2015, 07:18:08 PM »

Wow, so sorry to hear

doublerunner · « **Reply #10 on:** August 27, 2015, 07:46:38 PM »

Way too young. I am very sorry for your loss. He sounds like a great man and he will be sorely missed.

sadunbar · « **Reply #11 on:** August 27, 2015, 08:30:49 PM »

I was born six days earlier than your friend...

God Bless to his family and friends... How incredibly sad...

RGlideKid · « **Reply #12 on:** August 27, 2015, 08:38:37 PM »

I am so sorry for your loss and for all the family. It is so tragic and needless, and it makes me sick, angry, mad, but mostly just so very sad.
I hope and pray that some good comes from it, and the only comfort can give is to pray for the family and friends, and for you all to know that your good friend is with the Lord now. That is the comfort God wants to have and share with each other until we all get to meet again one day.

Jswerve · « **Reply #13 on:** August 27, 2015, 08:41:10 PM »

Sorry for your loss.

BCKNBLK · « **Reply #14 on:** August 27, 2015, 08:44:53 PM »

Thank you everyone for the thoughts, kind words and prayers! They are very much needed. This has been one of the worst weeks of my life. The investigating officer gave me the bell from his bike that I gave him and put on. It was a Marine bell and he put an Air Force bell on my CVO after I bought it.

mjb765 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 27, 2015, 08:51:06 PM »

So sorry for your loss

08glide · « **Reply #16 on:** August 27, 2015, 10:19:49 PM »

SORRY for the loss of your close friend. I know there are no words to take away the hurt & emptiness right now. Just know that God provides us the peace & comfort to get thru times as these. He, THE LORD, gives us just what we need. Praying for you & the family. focus your eyes on Jesus Christ.

2k · « **Reply #17 on:** August 28, 2015, 07:08:59 AM »

Very sad to hear of things like this, even sadder when the person involved gave so much to the motorcycle community. GRHS

MrSurly · « **Reply #18 on:** August 28, 2015, 08:37:54 AM »

A well written tribute to your best friend. Obviously a huge loss for so many. I am distant, I've never heard of the fellow, but in a few words you have told his story and importantly spread his message. Hat's off to you for being his friend. Condolences to you and his his circle of friends and family.
veterans' services are especially poignant. Your well-chosen words drive it home.
Absolutely brutal.

murphy · « **Reply #19 on:** August 29, 2015, 01:09:50 AM »

Great send off, and an even better tribute!

cambo · « **Reply #20 on:** August 29, 2015, 08:43:25 AM »

My condolences to you and his family.

DCFIREMANN · « **Reply #21 on:** August 29, 2015, 04:03:35 PM »

I met him at Frederick Harley Davidson. Great guy. This is a crying shame. Prayers for you and the family. May he RIP.

Be Safe

THE DAWG

ONE2BAJA · « **Reply #22 on:** August 29, 2015, 06:26:43 PM »

Sorry for the loss bro! God bless the family and our prayers to you and yours!

ChuckB · « **Reply #23 on:** August 30, 2015, 09:35:47 AM »

Sorry for you loss. This happens far too often.

A great send off it was!

RonandJanet · « **Reply #24 on:** August 30, 2015, 10:13:20 AM »

I am sorry for your loss and everyone involved! Having been in the Marines myself brings it even closer.

Cat Eye · « **Reply #25 on:** August 30, 2015, 05:14:02 PM »

Thank you for sharing and peace be with you and Steve.

Streetglide1 · « **Reply #26 on:** August 30, 2015, 06:59:31 PM »

Damn...sorry, My condolences to you and your best friends family and friends. I know its hard losing your best friend, I can tell from the photos that he was loved by a lot of people.

Hang in there bro.

CircleRacer · « **Reply #27 on:** August 31, 2015, 12:36:35 AM »

Sorry for your loss

68 XLCH · « **Reply #28 on:** August 31, 2015, 09:09:06 AM »

God Bless, RIP.

BigLew · « **Reply #29 on:** August 31, 2015, 10:25:27 AM »

Prayers!

BigLew

BCKNBLK · « **Reply #30 on:** August 31, 2015, 11:04:09 AM »

Thank you all for prayers and kind wishes. Yes he is missed dearly! It's been tow of the hardest weeks of my life. Just trying to get by one day at a time.

JoeVibe · « **Reply #31 on:** August 31, 2015, 09:55:23 PM »

So very sad. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends.

D-N-D · « **Reply #32 on:** September 04, 2015, 06:19:58 AM »

So Sad I wish the best to his Family Hang in there Brother !!!

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