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09-15-2012, 10:39 AM
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| Pit Crew   | I wanted to say a heartfelt "thank you" to everyone who attended the service, in person and in spirit. I know that, for most of you, attending meant rearranging work schedules and traveling long distances. Thank you, Lepy, for organizing the memorial ride. We heard the bikes come in as we were waiting in the side room for the service to begin. I pointed them out to Chris, and he was excited to watch them through the windows. I'm glad he had a chance to come out afterwards to meet you all and see the bikes. Since the accident, I have moments where I get stuck on a certain thought, and it's hard to move past it. A few days before the service, the sticking point was that I didn't want Mike to be forgotten. Since the service, I feel comforted in that regard because it's clear how much he means to you all. I wish I had had more time that day to sit down and talk with everyone and put names/usernames with faces. If you see me on a ride, please don't hesitate to introduce yourself if we haven't met yet and share a memory/thought of Mike. It'll put a smile on my face. On a slightly different topic, I imagine that most of you have probably caught the thread about Mike's memorial marker, but just in case: If you're ever past Unity, Or Last edited by Candiya; 09-15-2012 at 10:43 AM.. |
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09-28-2012, 08:31 AM
| #63 |
| Streetfighter  Joined: Nov 2007 From: Silverdale, Wa I Ride: Buell XB9SX City-X | Been off the boards for a while and out of the community since the bikes all disappeared. Sorry to hear of Mikes last ride - he was always a great spirit; fun, full of humor and always an eye to safety and riding your own pace. I greatly miss the Thursday night rides out of Kitsap - and his regular appearance. This is one of my favorite pics and moments of how he loved the ride.  Quit your whining, get your big girl panties on, and RIDE ! Miss ya Mike. |
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10-10-2012, 01:18 PM
| #65 |
| Pit Crew | Thanks for the pic, Brian. I had heard the "panty boy" story many times but never saw photos of it. I actually have a piece of fabric Mike saved from that night. It says "To Mike with love" and is signed, but I can't read the signature. Anyhow, if anyone who was there that night would like it as a memento, just send me a PM with your address, and I'll drop it in the mail. On another topic, Ed had asked if there were photos from the service. The Navy just gave me the CD of photos today. Here are a few:   Waiting for our turn to speak.    Presenting Mike's hat to his family.       The Senior Chief presenting the flag to Mike's mom.  |
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10-11-2012, 05:39 AM
| #68 |
   Joined: Sep 2005 From: Bremerton I Ride: 05 KTM 625smc, 03 Are See fiddy one, 05 DRZ470SM, 95 FZR1040, 69 Combat Commando Roadster, 73 Commando Interstate, 67 BSA B44, 71 BSA B50 | Thanks for the pictures. I was just thinking of Mike this morning. |
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10-11-2012, 09:54 PM
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| Peg Dragger Joined: Aug 2006 From: port orchard, wa I Ride: SV650 - now SV996R | Thank you Candiya. The pictures brought back the bitter sweet intensity of that service how many lives he touched all of ours included was thinking today about a ride from Kohl's a coupla years ago when I told Mike i was presenting my bike for his inspection, he happily knelt down and pointed out a great list of items I missed... then a few wonderful hours of watching the Mike and Candiya Ballet... I'm so greatful to you both DaveS |
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10-11-2012, 10:10 PM
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| Novice Racer  Joined: Apr 2006 From: HighBridge Snohomish, WA I Ride: GSXR600,DRZsm | Thanks Candiya. Ive never seen Mike outside of leather and goofy tee shirts. He wore that suit well. Im a novice when it comes to medals/honors in the military. Can you post up what they all mean? |
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10-12-2012, 06:06 PM
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| Pit Crew | I actually don't know what all the medals/honors are so thanks for the assist. I asked Mike once, and he just rolled his eyes and pooh-poohed them. He didn't tend to take his own accomplishments very seriously. The only time I ever saw Mike in his dress blues was the night we took that photo of him and his son. His mom had specifically requested photos of him in his uniform with Chris before he went to Afghanistan so he obliged. And thanks, everyone, for letting me know that it was okay to post the photos. It's hard to know what's appropriate sometimes. Dave, thanks for the memory. That was a fun day. |
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10-12-2012, 07:51 PM
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| Honda Rider  Joined: Jan 2009 From: Silverdale, WA I Ride: 2001 RVT RC51 | No problem, Candiya. We all tend to do that. We spend so much time in uniform, we normally do not like to talk about it when we are out of it; even though it is a big deal. I think posting the photos was more than appropriate. Everyone has different ways of dealing with it. My wife took it pretty hard even though she never met him. I want to thank you for getting up and speaking. We all laughed, and cried. Mike would have liked the laughs, it was definitely his style. |
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