FrankM
Greenhorn
Reged: 08/12/09
Posts: 37
Loc: Imperial, PA
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I can add nothing to what has been so eloquently said already except, ride on Brother, ride on!
RIP Friar, you will not be forgotten.
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Stacka
Oil Expert
Reged: 12/19/06
Posts: 2146
Loc: Canberra Australian Capital Te...
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Hello to all,
I have just been informed of this terrible news from Dave Bernie on FB. I have been preparing for my trip to the U.S. to meet and stay with my friend Eddy (who I met here) and to ride and share in the brotherhood the Midwest Rally has to offer.
My apologies therefore for being so late in passing on my condolances as we share the grief all of us are feeling with the passing of one of the Stalwarts of this site.
John or Friar was IMHO what this site in essence represented to me, friendship, help and assistance whenever possible, guidance in whatever capacity he could and simply all those factors that this site is now and which subsequently becomes instilled in all new members as they too come to realise what a special place we have here.
I was only a week or so ago reflecting on and expressing in words how special the BonnyvilleAmerica forum was to me. This was to members from a brand new Triumph forum to do with the new Explorer which I will be buying on return from my trip to the U.S. The point I was making was, I hoped this new forum could be at least be similar to that of BonnyvilleAmerica because after all, it's terrific values are only a mirror to the big heart and soul of members such as John who IMHO is the epitome of what we enjoy here. Of course in turn, each and every other new member learns and continues the same legacy he, with the help of others taught them and subsequently the tradition of the BonnyvilleAmerica forum continues.
To John's family, if you do read the words posted from the members on this thread, like me they are feeling the dreadful loss that comes unfortunately as part of the territory from a forum of bike riders. Unfortunately I wasn't able to share any face to face time with John but he was certainly on my list I can assure you.
To those who knew John more personally, my heart goes out to all of you as your pain through recalled memories grow as the initial shock subsides.
RIP John, your presence on here has left an indelible imprint on those like myself who live half a world away. Of course to those who spent real quality time, I am thinking of you too during this very sad time.
Stacka
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Staintune Pipes, K&N Pods, 45 pilots, TBS needles and 145 mains.
Edited by Stacka (06/07/12 07:12 PM)
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CDL
Member
Reged: 10/30/11
Posts: 67
Loc: NY USA
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What a loss my condolences to all his family and frends
Edited by CDL (06/07/12 07:17 PM)
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bigbill
Worn Saddle
Reged: 01/11/05
Posts: 6140
Loc: Las Vegas, Nevada
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Quote:
When is the next ride/event?
I was thinking (even though I can't be present, being on the other side of the planet) that something like a patch might be an idea?
Been working on something... it's still very crude and unfinished but would it be something that members would be interested to sport in showing our appreciation?
Bless you for coming up with this Jeff.
I would like to see "Friar" on there in some way.
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"The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves and wiser people so full of doubts." ~ Bertrand Russell
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BCarnage
Learned Hand
Reged: 11/03/07
Posts: 1472
Loc: Portland, Oregon
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I'm so glad I have been able to have spent a little time with John and had the pleasure of having him as a house guest. For those who never got to meet him face to face. The beauty was, he was exactly as he seemed on the computer. A smart ass, whe deeply cared about this site and the people on it. He always called like he saw it, right or wrong. I'll miss you big guy.
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"Nothing you can be is more terrible than what I am." ~ 2007 Black Speedmaster!!
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foglefar
Learned Hand
Reged: 03/09/05
Posts: 1975
Loc: Brisbane, Australia
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I just read this news. A bit late, I know, and I apologize for that. This is shocking, hard to believe.
John, you will be be greatly missed, and I appreciate all you have done here.
Sadly,
Richard
Edited by foglefar (06/07/12 08:41 PM)
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tmax
Adjunct
Reged: 01/15/05
Posts: 585
Loc: Cumby, Texas
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Just found out about John.... Sad news indeed. Peace and Love to you John. Prayers for his family and all friends and members of this site during this time of grieving.
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chuckyj
3/4 Throttle
Reged: 10/12/07
Posts: 901
Loc: Mohawk, NY
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Is there any way we could get a address I would like to send a card.
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Life need a little Triumph!
2008 Triumph Speedmaster, Single baffle drag pipes, lots of black powder coating, uni filter, AI removed, Bobbed rear fender, bar end mirrors, drilled air box, and TBS needles.
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Conwy
Learned Hand
Reged: 05/21/07
Posts: 1267
Loc: Kent, WA, USA
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Sorry for posting late, I'm overseas in Qatar on business, and just saw the patch on FB. I couldn't believe it, just like everyone else. No, I never met John, but I heard plenty of great things about the Friar from Z. We also were friends on FB, even if we were polar opposites politically. I always enjoyed his posts, even if it left me scratching my head thinging "WTF??". My deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones.
Unfortunately, I can't raise a glass of anything appropriate right now, but will do so when I get back to Thailand next month.
RIP Good Friar and thanks for all you did for this board and the BA.com community.
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Blue/White 2007 TBA, Thruxton needles, Unifilter, AI removed, Polaris Bellmouth, Bubs, Nology Coils/wires, Lightbar, Ricor Intiminators, Hagon Nitros, Tall Sissy Bar w/luggage rack, Dart flyscreen & Lowers. 130 Mains.
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Blackwind
Oil Expert
Reged: 01/11/05
Posts: 2052
Loc: Houston
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I returned home from the BMOA meeting last night (Wednesday night), and just before lights out, I saw the post. I've just sat here tonight, after midnight, and read every post in this thread, catching up, looking for details, remembering things from long ago as many of you are.
I remember finding the site down, one day, maybe it was for the transition from the old forum to the new, maybe it was some other reason, but seems it was off the Ethernet for a few days, and I had no idea why, what had happened, if it would ever be back....I was pretty new around here then, it it seemed as though I had just been sucker punched. Like I had lost a good dog. Or a good friend.
I never met John, and maybe would have at the Ga. rally this year had circumstances been different. But learning of his passing (and I thought it a prank, too, at first), I remembered the day when there was no BonnevilleAmerica.com.
Think about that. One day it's all here, the next, maybe here no more.
I hunger for detail. Sounds as though it may have been health-related, maybe not rider error. I want to attend a service or memorial if that proves to be possible. I will have and proudly wear a patch, if one becomes available, and it looks like we have a great start on one. I want BA.com to be around forever. I want John back. I mourn his lost, and pray for Devon, and all who loved John.
But a few days without BonnevilleAmerica.com would be a sobering tribute to one who dedicated so much to it.
It will never be the same again, without him.
You will be missed, Brother John.
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Keith
Houston
Ridin'Texas
'04 Speedmaster
AI removed, Pingle, UNI Filter, 1 shim, straight-through slash-cut TORs, 45 slow jets, 140 mains, 2.0 turns, 16/42 final drive, Nology Coils
Edited by Blackwind (06/08/12 03:43 AM)
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