Thank you Jeff for the great pictures and kind words!! We will all miss Terry!
Terry 'ACL' Hammond (11/19/2010)
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Still find myself asking if all this is real. Some really crazy emotions passing by. This ominous feeling of hollowness right along with a huge portion of fulfillment. There was even one point when my imagination ran away. The pastor was talking about Terry's mischievous side and had all of us laughing. I could have sworn I saw Terry smile as well.
All of us got to know Terry through motorcycling. I assumed, in his personal life, there wasn't quite the emphasis on motorcycling. When I walked in to the church, down the hall and saw all the memorabilia I was shocked. A huge portion of it centered around Terry and his two-wheeled madness. Those pictures told many thousands of words and stories! I had to smile at some of them. Terry was obviously a nut and I mean that in the best way imaginable! Then it was time for visitation and once again I couldn't believe what I saw. I'll just say ATGATT took on a whole new meaning for me.
Like a big, dumb oaf, I had a few things I wanted to voice to Terry's wife when it was my turn but a huge rock landed in my throat and I couldn't eek a syllable. Makes me mad that I am that way. All the while there's Terry whole family greeting everyone with the most courage and strength you have ever seen.
I keep telling myself that the curtains closed during Terry's peak in life. That's not necessarily a bad thing. From all indications, I don't think things could have gotten much better for Terry or anyone else for that matter at his time of departure. He was in the prime of his life.
As I looked around at all the riders who were able to attend Terry's memorial I also thought about the many who couldn't. One guy in particular I missed seeing there...Coop. Everyone should know that ST-Owners as well as others were very well represented. Terry's two sisters took great interest in our presence. It was funny to hear that they referred to themselves just like Terry did. "The one that likes motorcycles and the one who doesn't"
Many days of sobbing ahead still.
Same here Dinkie. I lost a brother but I still a bunch of other ones here.
Thank you for the pics and your wonderful poem, Jeff. What a great tribute.
I'm still having trouble finding words for all this...
Patty
I'm still having trouble finding words for all this...
Patty
And I thought I was the only one. Terry would talk about crying..I would have put him to shame the last few days
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I really want to thank everyone for the pictures. It is amazing how much I think of Terry right now.
Someone had mentioned about having a very good and wonderful friendship with Terry but realized that they had only meet or ridden with him 4 times. I understand that completely. That was a gift Terry had. Our friendship started with a simple email. He was one person who I always, always had such a wonderful conversation with.
Someone had mentioned about having a very good and wonderful friendship with Terry but realized that they had only meet or ridden with him 4 times. I understand that completely. That was a gift Terry had. Our friendship started with a simple email. He was one person who I always, always had such a wonderful conversation with.
First of all, I am new to the STsite, lets say 6 months and I have come to know a dozen or so riders on here. Those I have come to know, I greatly appreciate, there knowledge. honesty, humor, and there commitment to the RIDE. There are truly some great friends and riders here...... who could argue? I have for the past week been reading and recently going back on old posting to see what all this goings on about ACL? I heard of him a few times, ran across a few postings, never stopped to ponder over much of it, ( my loss) I thought, hmmm so many people lately have come and gone, friends and family, one comes to in a way, to expect these sad events. We move on, continue with the time, and friends around us. But in reading old threads, and seeing the pictures,comments and seeing the love that developed for Terry, and the love he had for everyone around him and his commitment to life,,,,,,, I have cried like a baby. I personally wish that I could have met him, shook his hand, and bought him a piece of pie. Those of you that met him, knew him, and rode with him, truly must have GREAT memories. I hope that I have put the right words together in some way to show that I truly believe there has been a great void in the community when Terry left us. BOB
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Our buddies Grizz & Tom Laudermilk had a special segment last night on Side-Stand-Up (SSU) about Terry. Anyone that would like to listen to it can do so by listening to "Past Episodes" Just go to : http://sidestandup.com/default.aspx ----- click on the "Orange Thingy" and pick the November 23rd episode # 294. It's the first segment of the show. There is a technical pause at the beginning so hang-in.
Tim
Our buddies Grizz & Tom Laudermilk had a special segment last night on Side-Stand-Up (SSU) about Terry. Anyone that would like to listen to it can do so by listening to "Past Episodes" Just go to : http://sidestandup.com/default.aspx ----- click on the "Orange Thingy" and pick the November 23rd episode # 294. It's the first segment of the show. There is a technical pause at the beginning so hang-in.
Tim
Thanks for posting that. I was on the road when it aired last night headed home from the funeral so I couldn't listen in. That was aces Tim and so are you.
Curt
All,
It's not something that I know how to make happen, but I would suggest that we take suggestions for a memorial sticker design from the riding community (especially the St & MTF) and let the Moonshine Board of Regions ( I laugh everytime I hear or see that title---that funny Terry) make a decision after getting Cindy's input & approval. Then sell them with the proceeds going to Cindy & the kids. I'll take some of 'em
What do you'all think?
Tim
It's not something that I know how to make happen, but I would suggest that we take suggestions for a memorial sticker design from the riding community (especially the St & MTF) and let the Moonshine Board of Regions ( I laugh everytime I hear or see that title---that funny Terry) make a decision after getting Cindy's input & approval. Then sell them with the proceeds going to Cindy & the kids. I'll take some of 'em
What do you'all think?
Tim
Hi Tim,
I've been thinking the same thing. I'm thinking stickers/patches. I need to talk to someone who has done that sort of thing. Being that I'm on the "Board of Regents" whatever that is suppose to mean I think the 9 of us can figure it out.
I know there some people on the site that are better at artwork than I am. Maybe Mellow can help us find some people to help with that part.
Curt
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If this happens the first person I would contact to do the artwork would be Adam (solototocoyote).
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Still find myself asking if all this is real. Some really crazy emotions passing by. This ominous feeling of hollowness right along with a huge portion of fulfillment. There was even one point when my imagination ran away. The pastor was talking about Terry's mischievous side and had all of us laughing. I could have sworn I saw Terry smile as well.
All of us got to know Terry through motorcycling. I assumed, in his personal life, there wasn't quite the emphasis on motorcycling. When I walked in to the church, down the hall and saw all the memorabilia I was shocked. A huge portion of it centered around Terry and his two-wheeled madness. Those pictures told many thousands of words and stories! I had to smile at some of them. Terry was obviously a nut and I mean that in the best way imaginable! Then it was time for visitation and once again I couldn't believe what I saw. I'll just say ATGATT took on a whole new meaning for me.
Like a big, dumb oaf, I had a few things I wanted to voice to Terry's wife when it was my turn but a huge rock landed in my throat and I couldn't eek a syllable. Makes me mad that I am that way. All the while there's Terry whole family greeting everyone with the most courage and strength you have ever seen.
I keep telling myself that the curtains closed during Terry's peak in life. That's not necessarily a bad thing. From all indications, I don't think things could have gotten much better for Terry or anyone else for that matter at his time of departure. He was in the prime of his life.
As I looked around at all the riders who were able to attend Terry's memorial I also thought about the many who couldn't. One guy in particular I missed seeing there...Coop. Everyone should know that ST-Owners as well as others were very well represented. Terry's two sisters took great interest in our presence. It was funny to hear that they referred to themselves just like Terry did. "The one that likes motorcycles and the one who doesn't"
Many days of sobbing ahead still.
Dinkie, You are one beautiful man!!! (Bet you haven't been called that for a while!
) Thanks to you and Carole for the pics for all of us that couldn't be there. Russ.
Still find myself asking if all this is real. Some really crazy emotions passing by. This ominous feeling of hollowness right along with a huge portion of fulfillment. There was even one point when my imagination ran away. The pastor was talking about Terry's mischievous side and had all of us laughing. I could have sworn I saw Terry smile as well.
All of us got to know Terry through motorcycling. I assumed, in his personal life, there wasn't quite the emphasis on motorcycling. When I walked in to the church, down the hall and saw all the memorabilia I was shocked. A huge portion of it centered around Terry and his two-wheeled madness. Those pictures told many thousands of words and stories! I had to smile at some of them. Terry was obviously a nut and I mean that in the best way imaginable! Then it was time for visitation and once again I couldn't believe what I saw. I'll just say ATGATT took on a whole new meaning for me.
Like a big, dumb oaf, I had a few things I wanted to voice to Terry's wife when it was my turn but a huge rock landed in my throat and I couldn't eek a syllable. Makes me mad that I am that way. All the while there's Terry whole family greeting everyone with the most courage and strength you have ever seen.
I keep telling myself that the curtains closed during Terry's peak in life. That's not necessarily a bad thing. From all indications, I don't think things could have gotten much better for Terry or anyone else for that matter at his time of departure. He was in the prime of his life.
As I looked around at all the riders who were able to attend Terry's memorial I also thought about the many who couldn't. One guy in particular I missed seeing there...Coop. Everyone should know that ST-Owners as well as others were very well represented. Terry's two sisters took great interest in our presence. It was funny to hear that they referred to themselves just like Terry did. "The one that likes motorcycles and the one who doesn't"
Many days of sobbing ahead still.
Thank you for the recap Dinkie and a huge thank you for the pictures. Seeing them helped me to feel as if I were there too.
I am certain that TLC knew what you wanted to say without you having to say a word.
You, like so many others here, are one of the good guys (and gals) too.
Abby
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I think a bunch of folks on this forum have a great deal of Terry in them already. I've never met a friendlier, more helpful and hilarious bunch in my life. I can't explain how I count what are people I barely know as such good friends but I do. I guess the common bond of a motorcycle is stronger than I've given credit. I'm truly thankful for all of my ST friends. You guys are the best.
Mike
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Thanks Tim, excellent job at a difficult time.........
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Curt,
Call Connie.....She would be a good source of info and help.
Let me know if you need any contact info.
Rich