Topic: Why We Do This (Read 7060 times)

Hoist! · « **on:** March 12, 2007, 08:44:17 PM »

Sorry to bring you all down. I need to get this off my chest. My eyes are watery as I write this. My daughter just called me. She's 24. She just found out her friend died in the shower today. No drugs or booze. Nobody knows what happened. The coroner will let the family know. His name was Drew . He was 28. Really nice fellow! What a damn shame!

So when people ask you why you ride, just remember one day we all wake up dead! You never know when or why. You could cross the street and get run over by a bus. All I know is, I've been fortunate enough to be sucking air and walking for over 52 years now. I've been riding since I'm 14. I love it more than anything besides my family! The world's been around for 5 Billion Years, they've only been making motorcycles for over 100. They've only been really good for over 50 of those 100. I know and appreciate what the hell I'm here for! Enjoy every day of your life and live each one as if it's your last. Cause you never know when it will be!!!

Bless Drew's soul and may he rest in peace!!!

Hoist

hard10 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 12, 2007, 08:56:43 PM »

Sorry for your loss Howie.

naitram · « **Reply #2 on:** March 12, 2007, 09:05:53 PM »

sorry for the loss

SEULTRA · « **Reply #3 on:** March 12, 2007, 09:12:51 PM »

Life is precious and so tenuous ... the clarity of that is enhanced when it occurs closer to home. Enjoy today like it's your last ... it just may be.
Ride on!

Twolanerider · « **Reply #4 on:** March 12, 2007, 09:43:42 PM »

If we're smart, of have seen those types of misfortune too close to home, we're completely aware of our own mortality. Appreciated correctly that's part of what makes the ride (figurative and literal) worthwhile. All apologies to the family for the loss of the friend. Enjoy tomorrow just a bit more to honor the young man's short life.

Hoist! · « **Reply #5 on:** March 12, 2007, 10:24:06 PM »

Thanks for the kind words all. My daughter's here with her friends. They're all kinda shocked by it. I spoke with them a little bit, and they're dealing with it OK. They're a good group. Strong and smart. Remember, suck all you can out of life. The only thing you don't want to have in the end is any regrets! Live, Love, and Ride my brothers and sisters!!! Hoist!

twojay · « **Reply #6 on:** March 12, 2007, 10:40:10 PM »

Howie, Sorry for your family's lost of a good friend. Be sure and give your daughter an extra hug tonight and if you need anything just let me know.

jeffj · « **Reply #7 on:** March 12, 2007, 10:44:10 PM »

I feel your pain and may Drew RIP

jeffj

VaEagle · « **Reply #8 on:** March 12, 2007, 11:56:23 PM »

Sorry for the loss of your daughter's friend Hoist,

Prayers will be said for him, his family and yours too.

bisounours · « **Reply #9 on:** March 13, 2007, 04:49:50 AM »

Sorry for your daughter, your and his family.

Jacques

altugo · « **Reply #10 on:** March 13, 2007, 09:53:13 AM »

Rest in peace Drew

RJ749 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 13, 2007, 10:08:00 AM »

Our losses are all tough but it is always a bit more so when a young person is gone.

I was thinking about getting a mat for the shower the other day, I know it is a place accidents often happen.

My thoughts and prayers for your daughter and her loss and for Drew.

The other day the Chevy dealer in our town called his hon and said he was having problems at home (11pm). By the time the medics got there he was gone. 58, on top of his game of life, new house, successful business and great community supporter.

Live each day to its fullest, that is for sure.

Hoist! · « **Reply #12 on:** March 13, 2007, 10:32:45 AM »

Thanks again for your thoughts and prayers. This type of thing really gets you thinking about your priorities. My daughter told me he had Diabetes. It probably had something to do with that. It just makes us appreciate more, the things we do and the little time we really have! Hoist!

HogBreath · « **Reply #13 on:** March 13, 2007, 11:09:39 AM »

Hoist,

I'm truly sorry about the loss. It's a sad thing when a person that age passes on! Our prayers are with your daughter and her friends family.

erniezap · « **Reply #14 on:** March 13, 2007, 11:49:53 AM »

Howie,

Sorry for you (and your daughter's) loss. You said it all when you said to live life to the fullest...

Hoist! · « **Reply #15 on:** March 13, 2007, 12:48:59 PM »

Thanks Ken and Ernie. I appreciate it. Hoist!

BalDeagle · « **Reply #16 on:** March 13, 2007, 06:16:36 PM »

Howie - I'm really sorry to hear about the loss of your daughters friend Drew.

Life is a journey and for some of us it is a journey that is far too short. For Drew that certainly rings true.

We all adopt an attitude to the way we live and mine (like many people who contribute to this forum) is to live for today as you never know what tomorrow might bring.

I hope your daughter will remain strong and see Drew's passing as a message to make her live her life to the full.

Nige

woody · « **Reply #17 on:** March 13, 2007, 08:36:13 PM »

Hoist; So sorry to hear about your daughter's friend. My prayers go out to your family and Drew's family.

hoody · « **Reply #18 on:** March 13, 2007, 11:34:28 PM »

Sorry for the loss, but I agree with the fact that we all die someday, and should just simply try to help fellow brothers in need and have fun doing everything we do. Hoody

Ghost Rider · « **Reply #19 on:** March 14, 2007, 10:17:21 AM »

Howie,

My family's thoughts and prayers go out to Drew's family and yours.

You have my most sincere condolences.

Travis

TCinVA · « **Reply #20 on:** March 14, 2007, 11:46:26 AM »

Quote from: Hoist on March 12, 2007, 08:44:17 PM

Sorry to bring you all down. I need to get this off my chest. My eyes are watery as I write this. My daughter just called me. She's 24. She just found out her friend died in the shower today. No drugs or booze. Nobody knows what happened. The coroner will let the family know. His name was Drew . He was 28. Really nice fellow! What a damn shame!

So when people ask you why you ride, just remember one day we all wake up dead! You never know when or why. You could cross the street and get run over by a bus. All I know is, I've been fortunate enough to be sucking air and walking for over 52 years now. I've been riding since I'm 14. I love it more than anything besides my family! The world's been around for 5 Billion Years, they've only been making motorcycles for over 100. They've only been really good for over 50 of those 100. I know and appreciate what the hell I'm here for! Enjoy every day of your life and live each one as if it's your last. Cause you never know when it will be!!!

Bless Drew's soul and may he rest in peace!!!

Hoist

Howie,
Sorry to hear this. I'll keep Drew's family and your daughter in my prayers. As I get older, I realize how much sweeter each day I live is and as you say, riding my bike always makes me thankful to be alive. I had a heart attack at 42, quadruple bypass and all the associated medical follow-on stuff. That kind of stull will really get your attention, but nothing grabs me more than losing young people. Just doesn't seem right. My kids (son - 30, daughter - 27) have both lost very close friends at very young ages. It kills you to see their pain - but their resilient. Thank God for that.
For Drew - Rest in peace.
Tony

Hoist! · « **Reply #21 on:** March 14, 2007, 12:03:41 PM »

Nige, Woody, Mike, Travis, and Tony: I thank you all for the condolances and appreciate the kind words. My daughter and her friends are at his funeral as we speak. They are resilient, as you say Tony. They're doing OK now and are celebrating his life instead of mourning his death as I had hoped! They're a great group of kids, and I'm proud my daughter has developed into such a strong, mature young woman! Thanks again all! Hoist!

napalm · « **Reply #22 on:** March 14, 2007, 02:41:54 PM »

Sorry for your loss....life goes by so fast....some are taken at a young age, hard to explain. Live life to the fullest extent each day, you never know what will be around the corner.

napalm

Hoist! · « **Reply #23 on:** March 14, 2007, 02:49:09 PM »

Quote from: napalm on March 14, 2007, 02:41:54 PM

Sorry for your loss....life goes by so fast....some are taken at a young age, hard to explain. Live life to the fullest extent each day, you never know what will be around the corner.

napalm

Thanks Napalm, I fully agree and try to instill this in my kids as well. Look forward to meeting you in York! Hoist!

mr_magoo · « **Reply #24 on:** March 14, 2007, 08:25:35 PM »

Will say a prayer for the families. A parent should never have to bury their child.

ccr · « **Reply #25 on:** March 15, 2007, 03:25:49 AM »

It all been said before, and much more eloquantly than I can say, but your daughter, her friends and that family of Drew are in our prayers. It is indeed very sad when the young give up on the future, because we all know how much there is to do, see, touch, feel, ..................... Many condolences.

RedDevil · « **Reply #26 on:** March 16, 2007, 01:22:08 PM »

Howie,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your daughter's good friend. I know the pain when someone dies before their time. My 24 year old daughter lost one of her best friends last year to a senseless accident. You just look at that and ask why, but there's never an answer. I am thankful every morning when I see my reflection in the mirror, knowing that I have another day to enjoy life. It's never easy when someone dies, but when it's someone close, and so young, it's even harder to take. Our prayers are with you and for Drew.
Charlie

Hoist! · « **Reply #27 on:** March 16, 2007, 01:30:07 PM »

magoo, Candy and Red, I thank you all for your thoughts, prayers and kind words! Hoist!

rubaga · « **Reply #28 on:** March 17, 2007, 08:00:12 AM »

Howie,

Sorry for your and your daughter's loss. It is never easy and the thought that it will happen to all of us does not help...

My condolences.

skyglide · « **Reply #29 on:** March 17, 2007, 10:21:32 AM »

Well said Howie

Some of my best days have been behind the handle bars

UglyJohn · « **Reply #30 on:** March 17, 2007, 12:21:19 PM »

I know that I'm new here, but I just wanted to let you know that I'm sorry for your daughter loss of a good friend. Your post hits it on the head and as of yesterday, it's ugly head reared up in my family, but wasn't able to complete it's mission. Like you Hoist, I've rid'n more years than many on this post and I'm very glad for each day I can ride knowing that "dead" is in my hip pocket. Again, sorry for the loss of the young man. I do understand.
Ugly John

CVOwner · « **Reply #31 on:** April 20, 2007, 11:47:26 PM »

Terrible tragedy, so young. I lost two older brothers before they were 40, life is precious. Live Love laugh, Ride.

Jock · « **Reply #32 on:** April 22, 2007, 09:04:46 PM »

Quote from: Hoist on March 12, 2007, 08:44:17 PM

What a damn shame!

You bet it is! With that being stated, Keep the Faith! Without it All is Lost!

Smiler · « **Reply #33 on:** April 24, 2007, 01:46:40 PM »

Hoist - that's sad news pal

Hoist! · « **Reply #34 on:** April 24, 2007, 04:34:27 PM »

Thanks again everyone. It's real nice of you folks to continue to look at this and comment. I appreciate all the kind words and all your thoughts!

Hoist!

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