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[Bojiboy]

I'm saddened to tell you there is a rider down, my dad Howard. He passed away this last Thursday the 21st, he was 92. Some of you may remember some posts in the past about him and my mom, they were HD folks from pre WWII and enjoyed riding their 1938 Knucklehead up through the mid 50's. Except during the war when he had enlisted in the Navy. My mom even helped the war effort helping to build baby flat tops on the west coast. What a pair, they are truly an inspiration to all of us. Mom is still going strong, doing pretty good these last few days, and she's 93! They had been married for 67 years.

Thanks to all of you for your past replies to my posts about my Harley folks and their adventures. I had shared them all with the two of them and it brought a lot of joy to them hearing from fellow riders. I'm sure my dad is blasting around now on his "machine", as he put it, and having a grand time.

Here's a picture of dad in 1940 in L.A. on a 7000 mile trip he made through the western part of the US.

Keep riding dad!

Greg

[Fired00d]

Greg,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. My prayers and condolences go out to you and your family. The pictures that you shared of your Mom & Dad riding, and their love for riding has been an inspiration for me.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[miker]

Greg, my sincere condolences.
What a great life.  May we all be so fortunate.

[sadunbar]

So very sorry to hear of the loss of your father.  The pictures and stories you have shared with us have been fun and inspirational.  It sounded as though your father had a wonderful life.  My condolences to you and your family...

[FNGw/08SERK]

Greg, I too have enjoyed your posts about your Mom & Dad. Thank you for sharing. I find their story very inspirational and am very sorry for your loss.

Howie 

[hunter]

Greg,
Sorry about your dad.  Sounds like he did have a blast all his life and I can see how proud you are and am sure his was proud of you too.  Give my sincere condolences to your mom.

Fred

[hard10]

Greg, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences and prayers go out to you and your family.
AJ

[110tHunDer]

 
Sorry to hear of your loss.  I pray God will provide comfort to you, your mom and your family during this time of mourning.

I remembered the photos you spoke of in this thread: http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=18274.msg292277#msg292277

I particularly enjoyed this one with your mom and dad next to your SEUC :

[Bojiboy]

You all are so kind. I really appreciate your replies, they mean a lot to me. I plan on printing these all off and sharing them with mom when things calm down a bit. I have no doubt she'll take great comfort in reading them....

Thanks to each one of you!!

Here's one more picture I wanted to post. Don't remember if I posted this before or not. This is a picture of him taken during his training in Logan Utah sometime in 1942. Pretty cool guy....

Greg

[LRebel]

Greg,

Sorry to hear about your dad.  Glad you have lots of great memories.

God bless you & your family

[Black Diamond]

Greg

Sorry for your loss. Live everyday making good memories for others to have in their futures.

JW

[spydglide]

Thanks for letting us know Greg......I remember your earlier posts and I too have fond memories of my parents as 'riders'.  You'll always have those memories of your Dad.  Ride safe.  spyder

[Keithincda]

Peace be with you my CVO Brother.......As others have said, what a great life and memories he created for you to remember and hold on to.

[ice6900]

sorry to hear of your loss, they had alot of years 2 gether

[Hugh Janis]

Greg, I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.  I've read with a tear in my eye a time or two of your great tributes to your parents and the fantastic photos of the two of them from days long gone.  The spirit lives on and your Dad certainly had it.  We'll pray for your family.  Remember, it's about celebrating a life, not mourning a loss.

I hope to ride with you again soon.
Jim