My friend's wake

 http://www.wmur.com/news/17118567/detail.html?rss=man&psp=news

http://www.eagletimes.com/ET/story/080809ph-obit-bashaw

Went and said goodbye last night.

Doug had just gotten a new set of pipes on his bike and was headed
over to the music store to show them to some friends.  Nobody is sure
just what happen.  The road may have been wet and he may have gotten
on some paint markings.  Here is something we do know, a quote from
the second link:

"Doug died on a motorcycle of injuries that were surely sustained as a
result of not wearing a helmet, a momentary lapse in judgment that
cost him his life. Normally a helmet user, he perhaps as a matter of
convenience, did not put his helmet on for what he perceived as a
quick five-minute trip. Doug's family is united in their belief that
helmets are essential when using motor and recreation vehicles as well
as bicycles and rollerblades. The family urges the responsible use of
helmets, no matter how short the trip."

I almost always wear a helmet but have always felt it should be the
riders choice.  Shit like this makes it real hard to maintain that
view.  Gonna miss him :(

Bruce

 
I'm sorry to hear aboutt the loss of your friend and fellow rider.  I
won't say anything about the helmet deal since I'll take his death as
a warning.

I get a rash of crap about feeling for lost riders, but it's almost
like a disturbance in the force when I hear of a fellow rider buying
it.

My prayers go out to his family and friends.

Greg

 And a fellow musician, dad, and husband to boot. I'm doubly sorry this
happened.
Greg

 

snippage

Bruce, I didn't realize this happened in NH. You from Lebanon? I ride
up there all the time. The 4Aces is my destination diner of choice. I
love the cheeseburgers there and I've got a thing going with Nellie
the waitress. If you stop in there tell her you know Steve.. she'll
know.

Again, sorry for your loss.

Steve

 
I live in Charlestown, NH.  Same little town as Doug, about 40 miles
south of Lebanon.

Bruce