Second time in six months..

[Tommy]

I just returned from the funeral of John Shockley, he was 46. John was a riding and shooting buddy. He was in Florida for a Goldwing meet and, outside of Ocala, Florida a car in the oncoming southbound lane hydroplaned across the median , hit the guard rail on the northbound lane spun around, and came to a stop blocking a full lane and a half of the northbound highway. It was dark, about 6:40am and raining. John did not have time to react and hit the stationary car in the right rear passenger door. It appears he was traveling around 65 mph. according to reports of the other riders in the group. John was a prankster who enjoyed swiping my motorcycle key just to see how I would react when everyone was ready to go and I couldn't find a way to start Bertha....A great guy and riding partner, I will miss his wry grin and soft manner. I have to believe that somewhere in heaven there is a great two lane mountain road where John and Don Spiker are riding together...Please be careful out there...I can't stand the thought of losing anymore of my friends.....Tommy

[FROG MAN]

So sorry for your lose Tommy. What a tragic event especially this time of year. Our prayers for the family and friends. I wish we had our own road but the facts are. The highway belongs to the cagers and truckers. 800 lb vs. 2-20 ton don't mix and we are out numbered and worse unseen. Be careful guys and may God's peace be with you.

[BOO]

To many of these kind of things happening.

I have also lost several rider/friends through the years.

Sorry to hear about it though and way to young.

Jerry

[James Ardrey]

Sorry about your loss. I don't know how you feel but when a fellow rider goes down it is more dramatic for me even though I don't know your friend I guess because it could be me next. I know it is going to be hard for you and your going to miss him a lot.

[ADC]

Sorry to hear of your loss Tommy.This is the kind of post I fear seeing each time I come to the site.I pray that you and his family will be able to find comfort during this Christmas season.

Arthur

 

[eagleeye]

Sorry to hear that you lost your friend, tommy.

 

Steve

[wolfman1]

 

I have no words other than that my thoughts and prayers are sent his families way and to you to help with the loss of your friend.

 

Steve:95:

[Carbon_One]

Your loss is our loss too. Prayers going out to you & John's family.

Larry

[sarges46]

Terrible...there never is a good time to lose a friend...but there are worse times....

 

Keeping his memory in your heart is great! It sounds like you both had many good times together.

 

We are sorry for your lose.

[Squidley]

Never good to hear of a brother going down and not making it, sorry for your loss Tom..

I would like to add something that might help a bit...

I'm a glass half full type guy, and try to see the silver lining in the rain clouds. We should all be so lucky as John, as to when we do go to meet the maker, we are doing something we love and with the brothers and sisters we love...just some food for thought

God Bless his family and friends, for he is in a much better place.

[hipshot]

Never good to hear of a brother going down and not making it, sorry for your loss Tom..

 

I would like to add something that might help a bit...

 

I'm a glass half full type guy, and try to see the silver lining in the rain clouds. We should all be so lucky as John, as to when we do go to meet the maker, we are doing something we love and with the brothers and sisters we love...just some food for thought

 

God Bless his family and friends, for he is in a much better place.

brad. i've been waiting , for just the right words to DITTO!!!!

you put them all together, for me.

tom! you and your friend, john's families are in my prayers.

just jt