My Father

[BigTom]

He wasn't a rider, but he raised a couple.

Far as I know, he only rode 2 MCs in his life. My first (that he financed) '64 Yammie 80 that he promptly rode through a fence, feet dragging, hollering WHOAAAAAAA! He got to where he could putter around on that one, for some reason decided he needed to ride my 400 RN 'zook. He did it, got it back and said "Now that has some power!" Yeah???? I think maybe he saw Jesus on that ride....

A good man, a proud member of "the Greatest generation". Laid low by Alzheimers, a sad stealer of all that is important.

In lieu of flowers, please hug your family members, today. Now would be good.

 

[Mellow]

Sorry to hear that Tom. Prayers sent to your family/friends.

 

[Gene]

Sorry to hear this Tom , I miss mine too .

 

[okckeith]

Sorry for your loss! Sounds like you have some good memories!

 

[Katmando64]

Sorry to hear this Tom. Hugs and prayers for you and the family. Hold onto the memories!

 

[Bones]

Family hugged, Tom, and they all know why. Our sympathies to you and yours, big guy.

 

[alphafang]

Hugs delivered here too Tom
All the very best to you mate
Paul

 

[EASt]

I'll honor your father, gladly, Tom.

Your father was a part of what made this country great.

 

[Peppermint]

Well, I no longer have anyone to hug here and my closest family is an hour away, so I'll send you and yours virtual hugs instead! And I will hug my sister and her family when I see them at Christmas, for sure. My Mom suffers from progressive dementia; it is not Alzheimer's per se, but the manifestations are similar and the person is no longer who they were. It's a hard thing to live through and I'm glad that this burden has been lifted from both you and him. But most of all, I'm glad of the memories of him you have and can cherish. Strength to all of you.

Patty

 

[STrep]

Sorry to her about your loss Tom.

Prayers for you and your family and hugs for mine.

 

[sirepair]

Tom, so sorry for your loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I'll be sure to give my dad a big hug when he returns from visiting his sister in Florida. He's battling Parkensons..... Another "sad stealer".

 

[stinger_06]

So sorry for your loss, but your memories will last forever.

 

[ChucksKLRST]

My condolences to you and your family.

 

[Austin city limits]

Sorry to hear this,,, and Macy since she is the only one home with me right now,,, will get a 121% hug from me... Other family members will follow...

 

[Booger Man]

Godspeed to you & family.

 

[Dinkie Diesel]

You have my sympathy, Tom. I lost my dad to Alzheimer's. You couldn't be more correct in using the term "stealer". My guess is you have been without him for some time. Still hurts really bad though. God bless.

Jeff

 

[Mark]

Thanks for the great suggestion Tom.

Prayers for you and yours as well.

Condolences,
Mark and Chris

 

[Nomad05]

Sorry for your loss Tom. I miss my father too.

Pops got me into riding motocross back at age 13. He taught me the basics in a parking lot and then on the dirt track. He had a similar leg dragging, WHOAAAAAAA! moment teaching me to wheelie the bike...as the bike flipped straight over. That and the broken thumb he sustained teaching me to jump further resulted in his doctor's recommendation to leave motorcycling to your kid.

I miss him most every day.

 

[JasonFJ]

My condolences to you and yours, sir

 

[punk rocka]

Sorry to hear about your loss and my condolences to your family.