Squidley Posted September 26, 2009 Share #1 Posted September 26, 2009 (edited) 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. Edited September 29, 2009 by Squidley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted September 26, 2009 Share #2 Posted September 26, 2009 RIP, friend Ron. May you ride the golden streets of your reward in heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetnothing Posted September 26, 2009 Share #3 Posted September 26, 2009 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!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary N. Posted September 26, 2009 Share #4 Posted September 26, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonRider Posted September 26, 2009 Share #5 Posted September 26, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted September 26, 2009 Share #6 Posted September 26, 2009 Sorry for the families loss and yours. I hope your helping them during this time helps you all heal some. :bighug::bighug: Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted September 26, 2009 Share #7 Posted September 26, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunboat Posted September 26, 2009 Share #8 Posted September 26, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckShot Posted September 26, 2009 Share #9 Posted September 26, 2009 Prayer's sent for Ron's family. Thoughts and prayers also sent for you and Lonna also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenw Posted September 26, 2009 Share #10 Posted September 26, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry W Posted September 26, 2009 Share #11 Posted September 26, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted September 26, 2009 Share #12 Posted September 26, 2009 Prayers out for Ron and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbran Posted September 26, 2009 Share #13 Posted September 26, 2009 Sorry to hear this. Prayers sent for the family and you and Lona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted September 26, 2009 Share #14 Posted September 26, 2009 Very sorry for your loss Brad and Lonna, I wish you and his family the comfort of many fond memories. Take care. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kregerdoodle Posted September 27, 2009 Share #15 Posted September 27, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Ghost Posted September 27, 2009 Share #16 Posted September 27, 2009 Your friend did some beautiful work. Sorry to hear of his passing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted September 27, 2009 Share #17 Posted September 27, 2009 ride on Ron.... See you at the big campfire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Fan Posted September 27, 2009 Share #18 Posted September 27, 2009 Man, that really sucks; Seems that Michigan is a bad place to you both. Time to move on. Rest in peace Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted September 27, 2009 Share #19 Posted September 27, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riderduke Posted September 27, 2009 Share #20 Posted September 27, 2009 You guys and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relic Posted September 27, 2009 Share #21 Posted September 27, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted September 27, 2009 Share #22 Posted September 27, 2009 Brad and Lonna, you and Ron's family are in our prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted September 27, 2009 Share #23 Posted September 27, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljd Posted September 28, 2009 Share #24 Posted September 28, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowawegian Posted September 28, 2009 Share #25 Posted September 28, 2009 Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.....and also to Brad and Lonna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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