Nice pictures,wanted to ride up but things came up.Looks like a good turnout.
First is the lead rider who carried Curt's ashes and the STOC tags in the procession.
The rider that escorted Curt is Gary Klinker, long time friend and former ABATE of Wisconsin President.
It was obvious from the attendance Curt was loved by many. The church was almost full. Extra chairs were brought in. I feel horrible for his family. Leaving behind his new wife and family is a heavy thought to bear. The pastor did a nice job. I'm not sure of Eric's association with Curt, possibly friend, did a nice job on the eulogy.
I came away with a different feeling about long distance riding. It has lost its luster for me. A selfish emotion, I'm sure. Unfounded? Perhaps.
I don't want to steer this thread off course but I need to clarify something. Only "Competitive" long distance riding has lost its luster for me.
I counted 103 bikes parked in front of the La Crosse Center
Wow, Dinkie, you did one heck of a job with all the bikes leaving the church!!!
I initially felt the same as Dinkie, wondered why I even bother to say CAREFUL ON THE ROAD!!!! at the coffee club every morning... Someone else there reminded me, tho, the reminders are still necessary. And, what we do is just what we do,,, if everyone quit every time a negative event occurred, nobody would do nothin'.
Common to get reminded of our own mortality whenever someone close passes, but folks pass for all kinds of reasons during all seasons,,, we just can't let the vagaries of life (and death) stop us from living.
So, I'll keep riding, and meeting folks, and praying for those who have passed. And I'll see all youse at many future events...
And, as always, CAREFUL ON THE ROAD!!!!