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26 Apr 2008 23:19 #209386 by Qdude
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I have spent much time on this site.

I felt it was ok to mention here the passing of the best person I knew.

I spent many days in the hospital with her recently. The cancer. The aftermath.

We were an hour late to talk with her, but she knew we were there. She would not respond to the nurses, she had not the strength. But she waited for us. All four of us, my brothers were there to be with her. She was drowning in the fluid collecting in her lungs and could not talk. But she responded to us. She responded to us as best as she could at the time. Undeniably.

We were there when she went. My younger brother and I, taking after her in looks and attitude, on either side. My twin behind me and older bro behind younger bro. Touch means so much.

She had us all there.

I miss my Mom. I miss her so much.

She passed at 10:30 in the morning today.

I will remember her love. You can take that with you you know. I will share it with everyone I meet. Inspirationally.

I am changed...

77 KZ 650 C1.
77 KZ 650 C1.
Crashed-Repaired, Pods, Kerker pipe, re-wired core bundle, lamp upgraded, homemade rectifier, solid state regulator , Dyna-s ignition, repainted, slightly modified, year-round commuter
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26 Apr 2008 23:34 #209388 by Mark Wing
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Sorry to hear it. I know it's tough to lose a parent.
Mark

Jesus loves you Everyone else thinks your an ***

77 KZ650 C1 with ZX7 forks, GPZ mono rear, wider 18 police wheels and Yoshimura motor.

Yorba Linda Cal.

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27 Apr 2008 00:42 #209390 by Zedone
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Very sorry for your loss Qdude. Doug

1977 KZ1000A1
1977 KZ1000A1 (Superbike Project)
1969 Chevrolet C/10 Short Fleet

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27 Apr 2008 05:28 - 27 Apr 2008 05:28 #209411 by Beatpoet
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Sorry...

This day will probably come for me as well, as my mother has been a long-term smoker and has already battled cancer once in her life..

All we can do is ride on in honor...
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27 Apr 2008 05:36 #209415 by Locozuna
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Now the journey becomes easier for her...and yours becomes harder...until you meet again. Celebrate her life.

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Ride, boldly ride,"
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"If you seek for Eldorado!"

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27 Apr 2008 06:41 #209422 by rdgrnr
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There are times in our lives that those that have loved us, and nurtured us, eventually pass on. And when it does happen, it leaves an empty feeling inside that seems like it will never go away, no matter how hard we try to fill that void.
In actuality, those that have gone before us, have left something for each and every one of us to fill that empty space. And that is the legacy to give to others what they have given us..the memories, the nurturing, and most of all, the love they have shared.
God Bless and Godspeed

77 KZ650B1
80 440 LTD Sold
78 GL1000 Naked Wing Sold
80 CM400E Sold
Brainerd, MN

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27 Apr 2008 14:43 #209569 by The Milkman
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Very sorry for your and your families loss Qdude. It is good that you were all there when her time came to move on to a better place.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
It is times like this that we realize that life is to be lived to the fullest.
Peace and love to you.
Les

78 650-C2, Stock engine, Jardine 4-2 Exh., 17-38 sprockets, dyna ignition and coils, coil wiring mod, carb mod.

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27 Apr 2008 15:23 #209576 by Sandy
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Very,VERY sorry to hear that,Dude.:(

We're having a Birthday-Party(BB-Q) for My Mom today,and I'll be sure to tell her how much I love her.

Your write-up really touched me...that was beautiful.

I lost one of my best friends to cancer,just before Christmas...and the same as you(and your family)...Mike(a.k.a. Crash) KNEW I was there,but could not respond.
I told him that I would stop in after work tomorrow,but if he had to go in the meantime,that I would see him when I got "There",and the 2 of us would do beers.
I got home,and within minutes,the phone rang...it was his Wife,phoning me to thank me for being there,and that Mike was gone.(She showed up at the hospital just as I was leaving,but I didn't see her)
Although I can't shake his paw,or hug him,He's in my garage,and we have beers every weekend.B)

My sincere condolences to you and your family,Dude.
May she rest in peace...

1977 KZ1000 A-1

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27 Apr 2008 17:17 #209605 by OKC_Kent
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I'm so sorry and saddened to hear this news. I hope you and your family will come together and share the good memories you had of your mom with each other. We will be here when you can make it back. Take care Qdude

Oklahoma City, OK
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27 Apr 2008 19:05 - 27 Apr 2008 19:06 #209639 by jjdwoodman
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Qdude, you are blessed. As are all of us who have known men and women who taught us to live without fear of life or death, to love mightily, and to greet death with regret at leaving loved ones behind, but no fear of the crossing, knowing the great hope we have in the life to come. I believe your Mom can see your sorrow, and your joy, masked though it be by tears, and would be very proud of you.

I pray the Lord eases the pain of her departure for you and always reminds you of the joy of the meeting to come.

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27 Apr 2008 19:49 #209657 by Sandy
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Woodman,was that ever a nice read,bud.B) ;)

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28 Apr 2008 07:43 #209742 by davenkids2001
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Having been through this with my mom last July I know how you feel. Time helps but the loss will never go away. Remember the positive and God bless your family.

-Dave and Janet

Dave and Janet
Great Lake State
1979 650SR

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