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Don Tilley
« on: August 30, 2014, 10:31:58 AM »
Just got a terrible phone call informing me that Don Tilley was killed in a motorcycle accident. His wife is in critical condition
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Re: Don Tilley
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2014, 11:54:14 AM »
I was speaking with a friend of mine also from NC a couple weeks ago who shared that he'd heard a nephew of Tilley's had been killed in a bike wreck at the end of July.  The details were fuzzy and certainly weren't confirmed.  But if true that family is managing way more than anyone's fair share of loss now.  Best wishes to them all.
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Re: Don Tilley
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2014, 01:07:09 PM »
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Re: Don Tilley
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2014, 01:40:42 PM »
I got the call about Don last night and I'm devastated. I've ridden thousands of miles following Don all over the country and have never seen a better rider. It's just reminder that it can happen to any of us at any time.

Please keep Robinette his wife and their family in your prayers.

RIP Don

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Re: Don Tilley
« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2014, 02:19:06 PM »
RIP Don

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Re: Don Tilley
« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2014, 04:28:28 PM »
One of the best has gone on ,Don was GREAT guy and always had time for his customers and friends ,he will be missed ...
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Re: Don Tilley
« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2014, 05:52:44 PM »
Just found out about this from Buzz over on FB. RIP Don and ride free, you were able to go out doing what you enjoyed. Prayers sent for Robinette's recovery and to family in their time of sorrow.
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Re: Don Tilley
« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2014, 07:04:25 PM »
wow.  What a punch in the gut to hear this.  RIP Don and prayers going out for his wife.  spyder
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Re: Don Tilley
« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2014, 07:28:59 PM »
Just heard the news.  His staff has made my iron sing in the past.  Prayers for the family.
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Re: Don Tilley
« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2014, 07:37:17 PM »
Man, this is sad.  Friend of mine told me he was leading the Group, and he just left the road.  He sure was a good feller.  A great man, a great Husband, a great Father, a great businessman, and one helluva great friend.  He liked to go fast, and he knew how to make horsepower.  He left here doin' what he loved to do.  RIP Tilley.  My prayers for Robinette.  A wonderful lady.  Later--HUBBARD
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Re: Don Tilley
« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2014, 08:00:13 PM »
He was one of that breed that was in the business because of his passion for motorcycles. That's why he had two of the very best dealerships you'll ever find. R.I.P., Don and please get well fast, Robinette.
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Re: Don Tilley
« Reply #11 on: August 30, 2014, 08:28:36 PM »
Quote from: HUBBARD on August 30, 2014, 07:37:17 PM
Man, this is sad.  Friend of mine told me he was leading the Group, and he just left the road.  He sure was a good feller.  A great man, a great Husband, a great Father, a great businessman, and one helluva great friend.  He liked to go fast, and he knew how to make horsepower.  He left here doin' what he loved to do.  RIP Tilley.  My prayers for Robinette.  A wonderful lady.  Later--HUBBARD

I read something like that as well. Makes me wonder if a medical condition hit him before he left the road and couldn't recover. Very sad either way and I bet very traumatic for those in the group. Sounds like one heck of a great guy, wish I would have known him.
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Re: Don Tilley
« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2014, 09:07:09 PM »
Sorry to here sounds like he was an incredible man. RIP, condolences to family and friends.
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Re: Don Tilley
« Reply #13 on: August 31, 2014, 07:22:39 AM »
Heard yesterday from John Sachs.  I heard and read that he was a really great guy and friend to many.  RIP sir,,, hoping his wife recovers soon.   Stuart.
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Re: Don Tilley
« Reply #14 on: August 31, 2014, 07:56:57 AM »
WOW   very very sad ,  bought my first new street glide from Tilly Statesville in 06 , was in there yesterday afternoon for parts.
   Don ran a  Great shop with a friendly & helpful  staff

R.I.P Don Tilly  and   a speedy and full recovery Robinette , You and the Tilly family are in our thoughts and prayers
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