PES
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Loc: Tulsa,OK, USA
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[quote I will be riding "pegs down" for Friar John as a sign of respect. I dont know if you guys do that in the States but I ask our fellow Aussie riders to do the same.
RIP John Bedard
I have never really heard of this Stevie, but the more I think if it the more it sounds like a good idea. It would be like you said, a way for everyone on this site from all countries to show respect and solidarity for our brother, John. I know I only met him once but I felt like I've known him for the almost 10 years I've been on this site. Everyone has their own way of mourning and celebrating the life of someone that has fallen. Tonight for me it was washing my bike with the pegs down and thinking of John. For the rest of the week it will be "pegs down" for FriarJohn. He would have probably called me a chuckle head. 
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bigbill
Worn Saddle
Reged: 01/11/05
Posts: 6140
Loc: Las Vegas, Nevada
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Last Saturday, 02 June, 2012 in Sedona:
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roadworthy
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Reged: 08/29/07
Posts: 8884
Loc: St Louis MO
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I will be riding "pegs down" for Friar John as a sign of respect. I dont know if you guys do that in the States but I ask our fellow Aussie riders to do the same.
RIP John Bedard
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I have never really heard of this Stevie, but the more I think if it the more it sounds like a good idea. It would be like you said, a way for everyone on this site from all countries to show respect and solidarity for our brother, John. I know I only met him once but I felt like I've known him for the almost 10 years I've been on this site. Everyone has their own way of mourning and celebrating the life of someone that has fallen. Tonight for me it was washing my bike with the pegs down and thinking of John. For the rest of the week it will be "pegs down" for FriarJohn. He would have probably called me a chuckle head.
I'm in... Chuckle head, he definitely would have called us that 
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freedom
Saddle Sore
Reged: 01/12/05
Posts: 5306
Loc: NW, MT
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This has been a shocker of a day for many, many people. John & I took our first road trip to BC in maybe 2004? Passing through Canadian Customs at Eureka the guard motioned to the bike behind and asked me how long I knew that guy. I wanted to say "Him? We just met a crack house in Kalispell last night". Took a lot of road adventures together, rainy BC, sunny BC, the legendary push his bike north across the border to a grinning Gordie trip, Washington North Cascades (maybe the best of the lot), numerous rides to the Nelson Rally (to harass & torment our good friends).
Our last real ride 3 years ago, where my only memory of the so-called "mishap" was what John told me. Truthfully I think the whole thing was harder on him. John said I kept sitting up in the Nelson hospital ER telling the medical staff to call my mom, "but tell her I'm alright" and that if I did it one more time he was going to smack me. My other guardian angel Dr. Rene Louis was there. After that episode was in the books and all the untold things he did for me, I said "I suppose I better start being nice to you".
Nelson's going to be a different deal this year, but there's so many friends that gather there I wouldn't miss it for the world. Take good care people, ba.com is a very special place.
jh
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Mojopie
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Reged: 05/12/07
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Loc: Winter Haven, Florida
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I don't know what to say. I am stunned!
I am a lurker. I lurk. This tragedy has brought me out of the background to try to express how much I will miss someone I never met. His wit was quick....and sharp....and blunt like a smiting hammer.
To all his friends, you are in my prayers and I ask God to send you comfort.
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PES
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Loc: Tulsa,OK, USA
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After that episode was in the books and all the untold things he did for me, I said "I suppose I better start being nice to you".
jh
That's so true John. I was thinking of that this afternoon. In spite of all his bluster, sarcasm and put downs,(which I'm guessing was sometimes an act to uphold his site reputation as a smiter) I'm pretty sure he had a big heart and would do anything to help a friend, as you know from first hand experience.
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Johnquinnell
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Reged: 12/24/10
Posts: 513
Loc: Sydney Australia
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Gods Speed Friar John.
You did well in your time with us.
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mike57
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Reged: 11/10/06
Posts: 1252
Loc: Janesville wisconsin
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I am blown away by this, John was "THE Man" on this sight and fun to keep up with on face book. I am really going to miss the banter and wit. My condolances to His family and close friends. He was too young and had too much going for Him. He will be missed.
remember to ride safe.
mike
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KaiserSoze
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Reged: 05/09/06
Posts: 2150
Loc: Chicago, IL
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I was shocked to hear this terrible news. I, like many of us here, only knew John from our interactions on this site. He was indeed the lifeblood of this worldwide community. Having been active here for the past 6 years, I can say that I considered John a friend, even though I never shook his hand. The number of people he has affected here, and in his personal life, is a testament to the spirit of the man. I don't know what the future holds for this site, I can only hope that it continues as the place that we all love to visit, the place that FriarJohn helped make so great. My deepest sympathies go out to John's family and close friends, here, and around the world. RIP FJ.
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arstaren
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Loc: Southeast ,Iowa, USA
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We've never had a flower fund here but this would be a good time to starte one. Flowers from the BA.com family would be nice.
Good idea. Someone from close to there could maybe start a seperate thread. I'm in.
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