My Good Friend...Ron Gaskill

[Squidley]

Folks....

It is with great sadness that I come on here and ask for you to take a second and remember a great man, Ron Gaskill.

Ron was Lonna's and my neighbor for the last 7 years, today God took him home and it feels like I have been hit by a truck. I had a very strong bond with Ron and he was one of my great friends, I could talk with him about anything. We had the motorcycles in common, as he rode for many, many years with some of the clubs out of Detroit. I can't explain to you how I felt about Ron except by saying I loved him, we were brothers in spirit and I am devestated by his passing.

Ron was a member of the Michigan wood carvers club. Recently he has been an intrigal part of canes for Veterans. The group has been presenting any Veteran who served all the way back to WWII hand carved canes. He has also been donating all his time and efforts to making these canes for all.

Ron leaves behind his wife Nancy and his Daughter Amanda....Ron was 58 years old.

Rest in peace my friend, and I await the day that we can ride together....God speed.

[Dano]

RIP, friend Ron. May you ride the golden streets of your reward in heaven.

[Sweetnothing]

What a shock!!!! I just got back from the hospital with Nancy and Mandy. We are going to stick around and help them with the funeral and cleaning the garage with all of Ron's wood working tools and such. Ron has a Harley in the garage that we have been trying to talk him into getting running for a few years now. So now is the time, but only to put it up for sale, for Nancy.

I'm so glad that we had the oppertunity to take them out to dinner on Thursday for our going away celebration. Brad and I will miss him a lot, as he was a great person, and the best neighbor to have!

Rest in peace Ron!!

[Gary N.]

Brad and Lonna,
Sorry to hear of your friends passing. My sympathy and condolences to you and the family.
Please make sure his wife and family get the counselling they will need.

[DragonRider]

I am so sorry to hear of your friends passing. We will keep his family in our prayers, but rest assured you will meet again that I am sure of.........

His work was beautiful, and I am sure all the veterans that he presented them to will forever remember this wonderful man.............a true patriot.........God bless him and his family.

Lewis & Charlene

[mini-muffin]

Sorry for the families loss and yours. I hope your helping them during this time helps you all heal some.
:bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
Margaret

[Marcarl]

Sorry to hear this, but glad you could share you sorrow. Our sympathies for all of you and may you be able to find the peace that only The Father can give.

[gunboat]

dear brad & lonna
thanks for the call. i am sorry for the loss of your close friend. may he rest in peace. best reguards to his family, but rest assured we will again see our loved ones on the other side.
peace and love
don c.

[BuckShot]

Prayer's sent for Ron's family. Thoughts and prayers also sent for you and Lonna also.

[kenw]

I'm sorry to hear about your loss! My prayers and thoughts are out there for you and his family!!! may God grant him peace.

[Jerry W]

Sorry for your loss, you can see in the garage behind him in the picture there is a motorcyle jacket, a turkey fryer and two coleman lanterns. Friends like that are hard to find.

[Yammer Dan]

Prayers out for Ron and his family.

[kbran]

Sorry to hear this. Prayers sent for the family and you and Lona.

[cecdoo]

Very sorry for your loss Brad and Lonna, I wish you and his family the comfort of many fond memories. Take care. Craig

[Kregerdoodle]

Brad & Lonna,

I am so Sorry to hear of the loss of a Great Freind!!

I know there is deep sorrow and an empty place in your heart..The loss of a Freind or Family is never easy on the ones left behind. This is a time to look back at that freindship, the good times spent together, the shoulder that you could lean on, and Celibrate those times, God put him in your life for a reason my friend, and now has made a place for him in Heaven. Ya`ll will meet again, this I know. This is not the end of a freindship, but the beginning of a Venture. Hugs to both you and Lonna. Please give his Family our condolences. Prayers have been sent for the Family, and both you and Lonna.

Godspeed,

Kreg & Janet

[Gray Ghost]

Your friend did some beautiful work. Sorry to hear of his passing.

[RandyR]

ride on Ron....

See you at the big campfire

[Mariner Fan]

Man, that really sucks;

Seems that Michigan is a bad place to you both. Time to move on.

Rest in peace Ron

[Freebird]

Really sorry to hear of your and the families loss. From all you have written, he was obviously a very special person. Please know that you are in our prayers.

[Riderduke]

You guys and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.

[relic]

Sorry to hear this Brad and Rhonda. It is always hard to lose someone close.We never understand the reasoning that the good ones always go first. Our prayers and thoughts are with all involved and the family is lucky to have you and Rhonda near by. Stay strong and you will get through this together.:bighug::2133:

[Crash]

Brad and Lonna, you and Ron's family are in our prayers.
:337:

[Monty]

Hate to hear it. It's always hard to lose such a really good friend. At least you haven't moved yet, and you and Lonna can be there to comfort his family when they need it most. It helps to have good friends like you around to help deal with it all.

[ljd]

I am new to this and somehow stumbled across this web page upon doing a search, and in the search I saw a very familiar name...it was my brothers name, Ron Gaskill. I therefore curiously continued to click on it to see what it was all about and it lead me to the VentureRider's web. Well, I eventually found what my brothers neighbor had written about his passing and felt so touched by it and the comments that followed were very soothing to read. Yes, it is a great loss for all of my family. He is by big brother, no matter how old you are he will always be my big brother, and he was the best big brother anybody could ever have. He was a great man as well,,,kind, gentle, I can't recall him ever raising his voice, talented and so very generous of his talents. He just presented a Vet Cane he carved to our Dad in June at my house and he was so proud to present it to him. I could see the pleasure in his eyes. He was a terrific brother to me and my sister. A fantastic Uncle my son and niece. And I know he was the best Dad that anyone could ever ask for!!! Also a great husband tooo!! Thank you Lonna for being there when it all happened, I know Nancy and Amanda needed you so at that time.
I hope I haven't said too much, but reading all these comments has made me feel better and know how much he is loved!! I will miss him so.
Linda

[Iowawegian]

Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.....and also to Brad and Lonna.

[Sweetnothing]

I am new to this and somehow stumbled across this web page upon doing a search, and in the search I saw a very familiar name...it was my brothers name, Ron Gaskill. I therefore curiously continued to click on it to see what it was all about and it lead me to the VentureRider's web. Well, I eventually found what my brothers neighbor had written about his passing and felt so touched by it and the comments that followed were very soothing to read. Yes, it is a great loss for all of my family. He is by big brother, no matter how old you are he will always be my big brother, and he was the best big brother anybody could ever have. He was a great man as well,,,kind, gentle, I can't recall him ever raising his voice, talented and so very generous of his talents. He just presented a Vet Cane he carved to our Dad in June at my house and he was so proud to present it to him. I could see the pleasure in his eyes. He was a terrific brother to me and my sister. A fantastic Uncle my son and niece. And I know he was the best Dad that anyone could ever ask for!!! Also a great husband tooo!! Thank you Lonna for being there when it all happened, I know Nancy and Amanda needed you so at that time.
I hope I haven't said too much, but reading all these comments has made me feel better and know how much he is loved!! I will miss him so.
Linda


Linda,
It was my pleasure to be there for Nancy and Mandy, and I am glad that they allowed me to take them, especially now, as they would not have handeled it well getting home alone. I hope you are going to be able to make it up here with the rest of them, so we will get the chance to talk in person! And if there is anything I can do for you, please let me know. I am trying to do some kind of fund raiser for Nancy, to help pay for the funeral costs, cause she and Mandy are having a real hard time. So if I can do anything......please let me know, and tell everyone to have a safe trip up here!

[nance56]

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all. This is never easy. Take good care of them Brad & Lonna and yourselves as well. The phone is always on.

[IH Truck Guy]

Brad,just got home and getting caught up...

We are so sorry to hear of Ron's passing...
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and Lonna and Ron's family.....

Take care....

[Blackjack]

Janis and I are very saddened to hear of this incredible loss to his family and his friends. We sincerely hope that those touched directly by this will soon be able to put a smile on their face as they think of all the wonderful times they have been able to share. Our condolences and best wishes to all...

TERRY

[loehring]

Prayers on the way from Buford for all. Ron, may God welcome you with open arms into His eternal rest and may He comfort your family and friends in this time of loss.

I lost a very close friend just under 2 years ago and we used to talk about Heaven and if there were bikes up there. We decided that there had to be or it would be Hell. So know that Ron is up there riding with Mike where the sky is always sunny, the road always twisty and the tank always full. Enjoy the Heavenly Wind Ron.

[Lone Eagle]

Sorry to read about the loss of your great friend. Our thoughts and prayers are there for both of your families.