kevin-vic-b.c. Posted December 5, 2014 Share #1 Posted December 5, 2014 I went to a memorial service yesterday for a rider that had lived in my city and we had coffee many times on "coffee nights" I guess we all know that IT could happen to us. Ben was a fun loving guy, loved his sport bike, had a few Ducati bikes. One he had that color change paint on it... so officer what color was the bike you saw speeding? Ben was an Engineer, he had worked for the local Transit authority here helping develop alternate fuel source transit options. When that job ended he moved to Atlanta Georgia to work for their Transit system. He had been there for a couple years, kept a long distance relationship with a lady that he ended up marrying and finally this June she was able to get a Visa to join him in Atlanta. They bought a home there, they were both lovers of the wind. On October 1st he and his wife were on on their bikes, stopped at a red light. A semi ran the light... from behind them. Ben was dragged by the truck and as it hit a car going through the intersection and ended up off the road. Ben was declared dead at the scene, his wife was knocked off her bike and suffered a minor injury. At Ben's memorial yesterday we were told Ben was a "hugger" so they asked us all to turn and hug someone beside us. Do me a favor.... hug someone today will ya. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWa Posted December 5, 2014 Share #2 Posted December 5, 2014 Kevin I am so sorry to hear about your friend Ben. Our hearts and prayers are with your and his families during this time of sorrow. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted December 5, 2014 Share #3 Posted December 5, 2014 Thoughts and Prayers Up for your friends wife, the family, friends and you in this time of grieving Kev.. Sounds like Ben was the kind of person that the world needs more of, may the memories of the times enjoyed with him sustain each of you throughout these dark hours... Sad indeed!! Rest In Peace Ben.. Puc n Tippy (we hugged in honor of your memory) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJoe Posted December 5, 2014 Share #4 Posted December 5, 2014 You never know how long you've got... You all are in Penny and my thoughts and Prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted December 5, 2014 Share #5 Posted December 5, 2014 R.I.P. Ben. I hugged the Warden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted December 5, 2014 Share #6 Posted December 5, 2014 Kevin Thanks for the moment of thought and reflection, hugs all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted December 6, 2014 Share #7 Posted December 6, 2014 (edited) Sorry to hear about your friend Kevin. Edited December 6, 2014 by saddlebum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted December 6, 2014 Share #8 Posted December 6, 2014 thoughts and prayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted December 6, 2014 Share #9 Posted December 6, 2014 Wow, this one of those things that you can't do a lot of planning for. So sad. Since this happened over two months ago, Oct 1st, what happened to the truck driver? Was he charged with anything that has him in jail? RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale124 Posted December 9, 2014 Share #10 Posted December 9, 2014 What a terrible thing to have happen. That is one of my biggest concerns when riding. You just don't know for sure if the moron behind you will stop at the light. I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus1300 Posted December 9, 2014 Share #11 Posted December 9, 2014 You are so right we do not know how long we have. Tomorrow is promised to no one.So sorrry for your loss and will definitely be hugging someone in memorial to Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted December 10, 2014 Share #12 Posted December 10, 2014 Hate hearing such sad news like this., I would hug you if you if I could. PS: You did a great write up on him though. He would be proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Posted December 10, 2014 Share #13 Posted December 10, 2014 Real sorry to hear that. Big hugs all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastwood Posted December 11, 2014 Share #14 Posted December 11, 2014 Your post reminds us that life is precious. I am sorry to learn of your loss. Each time I ride I acknowledge that this may be my last ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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