Lost a Good Friend (a Member)

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Re: Lost a Good Friend (a Member)

19 Jun 2013 08:19

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Sorry you lost a friend and that it happened so suddenly, a good friend is so hard to come by.

Len

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Re: Lost a Good Friend (a Member)

19 Jun 2013 17:46

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Oh Sandy, so sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences to you and his family.

Can't say I ever talked to Tony much, but he's been an integral part of this site
for as long as I've been here and he always struck me as a really good guy.

I remember posts about your trips from way back, both on wheels and wings - hard to
believe he's not here anymore.

Rest in peace, Tony, you will be missed.

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Re: Lost a Good Friend (a Member)

19 Jun 2013 21:57

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Tony sent me a MKII side cover for free....emblem too....so i sent him back a box with some Local foods and California snack stuff.....when I screwed my life up for a spell a year or more back...He was one of the ones to send me p.m's of good will and tell me to it was good to have me back on the site....
GREAT GUY!!!!

Ride on T

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Re: Lost a Good Friend (a Member)

20 Jun 2013 09:05

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I'm in total disbelief over these tragic news

Rest in peace, Tony. You will always be remembered for your friendship, respect, generosity, and of course the overwhelming commitment and contribution you've made to this site over the years.

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Re: Lost a Good Friend (a Member)

20 Jun 2013 12:12

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That is very sad news, R.I.P. Tony.

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Re: Lost a Good Friend (a Member)

20 Jun 2013 12:21

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I'm so very sorry to hear about Tony. My condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Tony used to make occasional trips to my area of BC and he would frequently phone and we would meet for a beer and lunch. He was a very knowledgeable KZ resource and a good friend.

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Re: Lost a Good Friend (a Member)

20 Jun 2013 13:24

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Thank you everyone,for your kind words.I will pass this on to his family.
Yes,he was loved by so many,and it was easy to love a guy like him.
Riding this area won't be the same,that's for sure.

This is one of my favorite pics of me and,"Bitch".

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Re: Lost a Good Friend (a Member)

20 Jun 2013 20:11

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Just logged on and saw the KZ1000 MKII BOM. Read the tribute to Tony associated with the photo. Wonderful tribute and gesture. Beautiful bike. May he rest in peace.

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Re: Lost a Good Friend (a Member)

20 Jun 2013 22:30

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That is cool,

He was also one of the many patient members waiting for the flag to come his way maybe we could dedicate that leg to him.

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Re: Lost a Good Friend (a Member)

20 Jun 2013 22:51

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Tony was a great guy,he will be missed.
We should all be so lucky to go out doing what we loved to do in life.
R.I.P Tony.

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Re: Lost a Good Friend (a Member)

20 Jun 2013 22:58

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A lot of really nice comments,you guys...thanks for that.

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Re: Lost a Good Friend (a Member)

20 Jun 2013 23:12

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When Justin and I get together next Saturday for the KZR flag handoff, we will discuss friends we've had who we miss. We will all say a silent prayer for Tony and his family and friends.

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