Life's a bitch - my friend died yesterday

[Ed]

Life really is a goddamn bitch.

We had a fantastic ride to Abersoch today. I got back to hear that my friend Henry on the 675 forum was killed yesterday. I don't have the details and I'm not sure I want them. I met him at the fest (equivalent of AR) last year, and then on the factory tour. The site has a chat function, we used to chat quite a bit either on chat or in the mods room, and he only texted me yesterday. He loved bikes - always fiddling with his 675, he painted it blue and white cos that was a colour scheme he liked on an old Triumph Trident, and he so wanted it to be a modern Trident that he took all the Daytona markings off it. I used to take the **** that it was a shame it didn't have an oil leak, it would be a bit more realistic.

From County Donegal, and lately living in Lincoln, he was 45, his girlfriend is expecting their baby in June. He was so excited - the baby was their first child.

http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss151/DarrenPickering/DSCI0372_edited-1-1.jpg

I feel utterly shocked.

Rest in peace, my friend.

Ed

[Stingo]

Awww...sympathies Ed. Tough times ahead....and I guess that's a bit of an understatement.

[ravingdavis]

Thats shocking! With a baby on the way too. Life really is very unfair to some people :(

[skeetly]

Bugger :(

[metalmonkey]

I'm sorry for your lost Ed nothing may make you feel better...despite this your friend will live on through his child and he/she will know him through friends and family. No one is ever lost as long we talk about them.

[thulfi]

Sorry to hear this Ed. Thoughts to his girlfriend, family and friends. Hope you're doing alright as well.

tc

[Girth]

RIP.

[Amanda]

Oh God, that is tragic mate. My sincere sympathies to you and to pass on to his family. Times like these that make you realise just how fragile life is and what we take for granted. Hug your family a bit tighter tonight everyone xx

[Milky Bar Kid]

Ed- thinking of you tonight. My condolences to his loved ones.x

[5hort5]

Condolences to his family and especially his girlfriend and to you for the loss of a friend.

[Bri w]

Really sorry to hear your news Ed.

Condolences to his friends and family - RIP

[barwel1992]

damn dont know what to say apart from RIP :(

[Lozzo]

So sorry to hear this, Ed - my condolences to all his family and friends

[Stu]

RIP.

Please be careful out there as we all enjoy the start of the season.

[Mej]

Rip matey.

[Specialone]

RIP Henry, sorry for your loss Ed. :(

[BanannaMan]

Really sorry to hear Ed.
Prayers and condolences to all his family and friends.

[Lissa]

Very sad news, Ed. My thoughts are with his family.

[Fizzy Fish]

Very sorry to hear this Ed :grouphug:

[darylB]

Sorry to hear this news Ed, condolences to his family, sad news on what had obviously been a super day for you.

Daryl.

[Ed]

Thank you for all your kind thoughts and warm words.

I don't know what happened but I didn't make clear in the orginal post that he was riding his Daytona at the time. I'm told that he was conscious when the ambulance arrived but died shortly later.

[Scoobs]

RIP Henry.

[Von Teese]

Nothing I can say or do will make you feel better Ed, just know that if you need to vent or speak to someone Im here and I am happy to just listen x

[Richie]

RIP Henry, Thoughts to Jo, family and to friends.

[Tara]

RIP Henry thoughts to your family and Friends

[MR UKI (1)]

Really sorry to hear this Ed. RIP Henry and condolences to all family and friends :(

[dizzyblonde]

Oh thats terrible Ed. Much condolences to his Mrs, a very nasty blow when new life is just around the corner.

[RichT]

Just seen this and really sorry to hear that another rider is with us no more.

R.I.P

[maviczap]

Not a good day yesterday, life is can be so cruel. RIP Henry

[melody]

What awful news to come home to.

Look after yourself Ed and may your friend rest in peace. :smt056

[Shellywoozle]

Aww Ed what horrid news I am so sorry to hear this.

RIP Henry - thoughts to his family and friends and a big Woozle hug coming our way, and an even bigger one next time I see you Ed xx

[Cazza]

I'm really sorry for your loss, Ed - RIP.

[Jayneflakes]

Another sad loss to the biking world, our thoughts will be with another family now and I hope that where ever your friend is, he can feel the warmth of concern and respect.

Take care out there folks, you take it easy too Ed, you are one of the worlds good guys and I am sure that your friendship was greatly valued.

Hugs
xxx

[martianskippy]

may he rest in peace..

[Treacle]

Heart braking. So sorry to hear this Ed. :-(

[metalangel]

Sorry Ed. Ride safe, everyone.

[Quiff Wichard]

sorry to hear this Ed..

new baby on way too what a shame

[anna]

Ed so sorry to hear this what awful news, even more heartbreaking with a new family on the way.

Small comfort he was doing what he loved doing, something I think we as bikers always seek to console ourselves with, due to the shared love of biking.

RIP thoughts are with his family.

[Speedy Claire]

Am so sorry to hear such tragic news.... my sincere condolences to his family and everyone who knew him, a terrible loss

[Sid Squid]

Sad news Ed - RIP Henry.

[carternd]

I didn't know him, but to die young, with a new chapter of life just starting, is just cruel. RIP.

[missyburd]

Dreadfully sad news Ed, his poor girlfriend :-( Condolences to the family and of course you, noone wants to come home to that sort of news. RIP Henry.

[fenjer]

My condolences to you and the family.

[CoolGirl]

so sorry to hear this Ed :grouphug:
Sending you our love, and thoughts with Henry's family.

[Ed]

Oh the org is a wonderful place and I am truly appreciative of all you lovely people.

The rawness has passed and I just find myself thinking about him. Mick couldn't bring himslelf to call Jo today, he'll call her tomorrow, and maybe I'll find out a bit more.

I have been re-reading the thread - and I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

Ed x

[-Ralph-]

Oh bugger. I just can't imagine what Henry's wife is feeling right now with a baby on the way.

She will always have a little living piece of him to love and treasure.

Sorry to hear of your loss too Ed.

Take care out there guys. I ride to get a break from everyday life and forget about everyday things, and it works which is why I love riding, but because it works it's easy to forget about those loved ones you could leave behind too.

[Miss Alpinestarhero]

Sorry to hear of your sad news Ed. My condolences :(

[ArtyLady]

So sorry to hear this Ed :(

[454697819]

Thoughts and prayers,

that is all

Alex

[Messie]

I'm so sorry for your loss Ed. And for the loss felt by his close family.

We can only look backwards with a smile and forwards with hope.