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Jeff M.
Johnstown, PA
2000 ZRX1100 (ZRXOA#3730)

Truely a tragedy .........
Was really shaken when I read this ...... his posts were allways very moving .......

its a shame...... I wish his son and family a swift recovery from this

RIP

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Sometimes I wake up Grumpy.........But most of the time I let her sleep.

I hope Eric can find peace now, and I hope his family can find a way to handle this loss.

What a terrible end to a terrible tragedy, I am at a loss as to what to say.

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I feel horrible for his son and wife!!! No words......

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After the last of 16 mounting screws has been removed from an access cover, it will be discovered that the wrong access cover has been removed. -- De La Lastra's Law

This is so sad....
I have no words

I hope his family is alright....

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Randy...
2002 ZRX 1200 "RED"
ZRXOA # 5267

He was put through more than a person should. I wish his family and son the best. The driver of that Nissan truck has this on his hands.

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'03 ZRX1200 .... Green ... still stock

Yes, sad indeed! He will be missed and not forgotten.

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DAre.......

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He was put through more than a person should. I wish his family and son the best. The driver of that Nissan truck has this on his hands.

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"There's not one thing
that you can say to make it right
unless you say you're leaving..."

Damn, that's sad....

He seemed like a good guy from his writings, I hope he found peace wherever he is.

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239HP & 166 Torque, 1052cc's for now....

Wherever you are now Eric, I hope You can ride all you want and come home to a place where you are loved. Happy Trails To You, Brother.

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thank you much!!!

Like many here I only knew Eric from his writings since his accident and he was a very strong man to endure what he had been through but I guess it just caught up to him in the end.

RIP

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#5517

Eric and I traded emails over a Ninja 900 I had. A few weeks ago I was going to trailer it to him and give it to him so he could have something to tinker with and look forward to. He seemed very excited about it and I was happy to do something, anything for him. A couple of days before I was to leave for his house, he sent me a message saying that he hadn't recovered from his injuries like he'd hoped and that I should do something else with the bike.

I believed this to be a case of Eric knowing what was best for himself so I didn't make the trip and I didn't push the bike. I figured when he was ready, he was ready.

It's hard to know what to say so I'll just say I feel for you bro. I feel for your family and friends as well. Thanks for sharing your story with us. You left behind a lesson for many.

Godspeed Eric.

Torch or Fiery: Please let us know where we can send a card and/or flowers. Thank you.

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"...it is just a bump in the road and is better than hitting a Toyota Pickup. Later Alan"

GMAS: Sweet Avatar Dude!

As soon as we know about the services, we'll post the information.
Thanks.
Torch

RIP Eric,

Your finally at peace now & at the end of the constant pain, desperation, & constant worry/anxiety. It's sad no one (apparently) knew you where reaching the end of your rope; I fully understand as I've been there myself many many times, even lately. The pain is finally all gone. Godspeed bro...

Well, crap.
















I suppose we ought to see if there's anything we can do for his son.

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It looks just like a Telefunken U47. With Leather.

NFL Owner

I'm not familiar with the circumstances involved, but they ended up tragic, no matter how they start.

My condolences......

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Speed kills......but only the dumb and the inexperienced!

ZRXOA #4875

He suffered more than anybody could know

I am sorry to hear this. In hindsight, maybe we could have seen it coming. Always the way. He suffered too much, it was more than he could bear. God, my heart goes out to this family. I hope he's at peace now.

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Why don't sheep shrink when it rains?

I have nothing to say except my best wishes go out to Eric's family and friends.
Thanks to the ZRX crew who visited and did what they could to help.
-Mike

Damn it man

That sucks big time. I guess the asshole that said his wreck was a hoax will shut the fuck up now.

RIP man

We need to send the family a card and such.

Man I can't even imagine.

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2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R

CHICKS DIG RED OVER GREEN 3 TO 1 DA DOG'S HOMEPAGE

I HIT THE ROAD RUNNING WIDE OPEN-OUT ON THE EDGE OF THE ENVELOPE-MY WHEELS ARE SMOKIN

I am at a loss for words. Truly tragic. My heart definately goes out the family (especially his son) and friends of Eric.

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I am sorry to hear this. In hindsight, maybe we could have seen it coming. Always the way. He suffered too much, it was more than he could bear. God, my heart goes out to this family. I hope he's at peace now.

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"TO BOLDLY GO WHERE NO MAN HAS GONE BEFORE" IS EASY, RETURNING IS THE REAL CHALLENGE.

What a sad thing. I had talked to Eric a few times, and he and I had exchanged PM's. He sent me some pics of his party in April and he seemed like he was making some positive progress. This really tears me up.......God bless all you folks who helped so much.

So Sorry

I am sorry to hear about this, I was hoping he was coming around and getting healed up.

He suffered a lot, but I think he is in a better place. Godspeed Eric.

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This really sucks. A couple of weeks ago I got a PM from Eric that sounded really depressing and talked of his sister making arrangements for disposing of his things, etc.... And I immediately wrote back asking what was up. His response was that he was just bummed out because of the number of transfusions he had had and some recently developed heart issues.

I had no idea he was so depressed. Eric was a sweet guy in a very difficult situation. I was fortunate enough to meet him and spend a little time with him. My heart goes out to his family and I pray that he has found peace.

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I've just found out about this not an half hour ago, I'll be in touch with Eva later today, and I'll find out everything that I can.
Really stunned me guys, last time I spoke with Eric he seemed to be in fairly good spirits, even with everything that has been hanging over him.
If any of the Phx. area Rexers who got an opportunity to visit with him can give me a call, I'd appreciate it.

Fiery Red, AKA John; 480-425-8865

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# 4565

Eric, Rest in Peace Brother.

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Ivan's Zombie
Faster Black 1200R
"70" SS454 Chevelle
"Pods Are For Puds"

"Oh So You Have a Booger Green Rex?"
Man!! Now Thats Original!

Ride Black or Ride in the Back !!

Man, I'm sorry you suffered so. God's Speed Eric.

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Love Da Green!

Eric

I only wrote to Eric once but have follwed his progress thru everybodys e-mails and such.I suffer from intense back pain and I can't imagine what Eric whent thru.My prayers go out to his family and freinds and his son who is just starting is jurney without a dad.Eric at least you can ride like the wind know with no pain. I am sure he is looking down on everybody who has helped him thru the last part of his life.God bless you Eric and may his family find some peace in knowing his suffering has ended.Joe

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it's not your age that counts it's the fact that you always ride young-and safe

Eric i'm sorry you got dealt such a difficult hand to play.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Ken

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quench my thirst with gasoline
give me fuel give me fire
give me that which i desire

Ive got no words....

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Think OUTSIDE the BOX- PODS!

This is sad beyond words, Good-Bye Eric.

To his son, take courage, and God bless you.

Jon

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May the sun always shine on you
May the wind always be at your back
May your path be free and smooth

And

May you be in Heaven a half hour before the devil knows your dead.

God speed and God bless Mr. Eric

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Pulse poundin' eye poppin' muscle straining, nerve strechin' brain rackin' excitment buildin' wallet drainin'
can't wait to do it again stuff !!! God I love this Bike !!!

I can't fathom the pain the family is enduring. Godspeed.

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And damn proud of it.

I was once sent to the end of the line. But I went back to the front because somebody was already there.

This is so heartbreaking. His pain and anguish had to be so major to drive him to this. I am so sorry for Eric and his family.

Ron

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Ron

I'm at a total loss for words.

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Go that way, really fast. If something gets in your way, turn.

I've read this post three times today and I'm still at a loss for words. So many of you have expressed the feelings I feel. God bless.

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When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. H. Thompson

wow this is the first post I have read in four days, what a shame. I read all his posts and was really hoping to see him ride again someday. sounds like mabey he got some bad news from a doctor? Well his story did convince my wife to buy gear even though she only rides occasionally and has made me wear it religiously. This group really did a great job to try to help him he just made his own choice to be free of the pain... my sympathy goes to his family.

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"I like to think, I like to read, I'm into freedom of speach, freedom of choice. I'm the kind of guy who likes to sit in a greasy spoon and wonder gee... should I get the T-bone steak or the jumbo rack of BBQ ribs with the side order of gravy fries? I WANT high cholesterol, I want to eat BACON and BUTTER and buckets of cheese, OK? I want to smoke a Cuban cigar the size of Cincinnati in the non-smoking section. I want to run through the streets naked with green jello all over my body reading Playboy magazine. WHY? Because I suddenly might feel the need to OK pal?"

So sad...

this actually gave me a chill. I just can't fathom taking your own life. Bless his soul & may he rest in peace.

What terrible news about an extremely kind and compassionate guy. Sincerest sympathy is extended to the family. Such a tragedy of circumstances to lead to the loss of Eric. So much loss.

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Muzzy/Ivan/Ted/Carl
ZRXOA is the best corner of the web

I was just re-reading about his ordeal last night. So sad. I just don't have words.....

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Bob

I would give ANYTHING to find that bastard in the car, and show him what his idiotic move cost...



Eric, GOD Speed, your suffering has ended... I will miss your humor dearly. You were stronger than any of us could have imagined.

GOD bless to his family... You're in our prayers.

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"I only ride a motorcycle cause it allows me to wear leather and not be stared at!"

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Pete Aronson #320
480-961-0643
KWICK@GoKWICK.com
My ZRX 1109 is in May '04 Performance Bikes, a British MAGAZINE! Na Na Na!!!! Read all about it below
http://www.gokwick.com/

So sad, indeed. It's hard to imagine the physical and mental anguish he must of experianced.

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I am dyslexia of Borg, futility is resistant, your ass will be laminated.

D@mn IT. Im sorry, and that doesnt help but its all i know to say.

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Godspeed Eric....

You and your family will be in my prayers tonight....

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Steve #1670
Almost 4 years with the ZREX..longest relationship I ever had.

2000 ZRX1100
2002 Toyota Celica GT-S
1985 Honda Rebel 250 project

Just found this.....

I really don't know what to say....just tears me apart.

To his family and his friends, please take care and be strong.

I'm very sorry this had to happen.........

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Kiss me I'm Polish.


ZRXOA# 3434
DATE OFJULY 15, 2002

Georgia......Georgia..........
the whole day through
Just an old sweet song.....
keeps Georgia on my mind

Just heard...

Haven't checked the boards for a few and just read what happened. Can't say anything better or different than what has already been posted... Very sad.

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I just read Torch's post and the replies that followed. I didn't know Eric but I hope he has found peace. It does my heart good to know that there are so many caring people here. Ride safe everyone.

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too many.....................

I cant believe how many people have died this year , due to motorcycle injuries, but this is the worse news of all. my prayers and deepest sympathy for all his family and friends,

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give to live- life is what you make it!

Posting for a friend sending his regards...

Dear Ron,

This URL just made it to the YZF board today. Just finished searching and
reading the whole background. What a mess! I tried to post on the zrx
board; however, I think I've been in-active for sooo long that they
removed my account. If you could, can you put a post on there stating
that the entire YZF board and myself send our prayers to his family.
Simply a horrible story!

Sincerely,
Scott

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It is a day since I read the accounting for the untimely demise of yet another friend I’ll never meet. I did not know of what happened until yesterday and so I did a search, reading all to the endpoint for the life of this man. It disturbed me so much that I had to get offline and go work on the ZRX in the garage. Yet I couldn’t seem to stop thinking about him. Had he done similar work on his bike? Did we have much in common at all? Maybe the fact that he chose the same bike I did would have been common ground enough. I knew nothing about him or his life so why did it bother me so? Perhaps it was a glimpse of my own mortality yet I’ve had enough painful reminders for this to somply pass without much notice. Perhaps it was something in his own words that allowed one to see and feel the events as he struggled to cope with the unimaginable. Maybe it was that awful moment he faced all alone. I don’t know what it is but somehow I feel diminished by the tragedy of this man. This man had a son that went to the crash sight with his father and now carries this? I feel very sad right now so I’m going to get offline and go work on the bike again. I don’t now what to say.

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I PM'd Eric

I am trying to remember how it went but someone thought he might need to talk to me, being a nurse. I wrote him, PM'd, and he responded right away. We shared some private thoughts and I encouraged him, told him I thought he was definitely reaching new heights of progress (in order to encourage him) and offered to always be here for him. Now, I am ashamed I didn't persue him more. Just offered but that wasn't enough. Could I have made a difference? Probably not but I deal with the guilt anyway. I always try to help people hurting, those of you that have had hard times, you know I have but it's never enough.

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Why don't sheep shrink when it rains?

this is by far the worst news that I have heard in a long time. Although I never got to meet Eric, this hit hard. It's too bad that when you think that someone is going to pull through and be overcome such a tragedy, something like this happens...

RIP Eric

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'02 ZRX1200R - red is faster
'02 Passat Wagon
'95 Jeep Wrangler

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Well, crap.


I suppose we ought to see if there's anything we can do for his son.

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'02 ZRX1200R - red is faster
'02 Passat Wagon
'95 Jeep Wrangler

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i have to agree - is anyone going to start a fund that we can contribute to?

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480-961-0643
KWICK@GoKWICK.com
My ZRX 1109 is in May '04 Performance Bikes, a British MAGAZINE! Na Na Na!!!! Read all about it below
http://www.gokwick.com/

To think that someone felt that they had nowhere to turn to, nobody to lean on is just unfortunate. My thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to his entire family.

I hope this doesn't seem out of line but I did a search and his ZRX member number is #5706
I think it would be an awesome idea if we could make a sticker of some sort with R.I.P #5706 for our bikes. After making a donation to his son's trust fund, you would get one. This way each and every time you look at or ride your bike, you'll never take it for granted, always wear your gear, and be reminded of a rider who ultimately had his life taken from him (in one form or another) because of something he shared in common with us all. His passion for riding.

And remember, this is all because of some A**HOLE cager who couldn't take the time to just look around. !!!!!!!


Goodspeed ERIC !!!!! We'll all be up there some day, scope out the good twisties for us !!!!

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" ZRXOA EVIL VILLIAN "

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I hope this doesn't seem out of line but I did a search and his ZRX member number is #5706
I think it would be an awesome idea if we could make a sticker of some sort with R.I.P #5706 for our bikes. After making a donation to his son's trust fund, you would get one. This way each and every time you look at or ride your bike, you'll never take it for granted, always wear your gear, and be reminded of a rider who ultimately had his life taken from him (in one form or another) because of something he shared in common with us all. His passion for riding. [/B]

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#4918
'02 ZRX1200R - red is faster
'02 Passat Wagon
'95 Jeep Wrangler

tragic. i have nothing to say xcept i am sorry that it turned out this way. rip

SS

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I kinda like this place.
ZRXOA #3873

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Ivan's Zombie
Faster Black 1200R
"70" SS454 Chevelle
"Pods Are For Puds"

"Oh So You Have a Booger Green Rex?"
Man!! Now Thats Original!

Ride Black or Ride in the Back !!

RIP 03Z1R

I thought about those pictures of his injuries every time I did something stupid on my bike. Now hopefully I'll remember him and his story beforehand. I believe the best way to gain from his trajedy is to learn from it. I will never ride without full gear and I will always pray a little before I ride and I will ride smart. Godspeed Eric

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never trade the thrills of living for the security of existence

Take a lesson my friends gear up and ride safe,and watch out for the nuckle heads in the cages.


My reguards to all that knew him, RIP Eric

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DON'T ASK-DON'T OFFER

#1849

Little boy blue 's a big girl now

Here's a note from somebody who doesn't have a connection with your board, or your group; know that Eric's story is making its way around the net and there are many people who share in the pain of seeing such a tragedy unfold. I first found a link to this story from Cycleforums - and have seen it on another couple forums since.

- offering condolence to those most affected; prayers for support and peace to Eric's friends and family....RIP Eric...

darin

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darin p

I recieved a phone call this morning from Eric's mother out in Florida, we spoke for some time and she wished to express her gratitiude for all of the support shown not only by the members on this board, but from all of those who have heard of Eric's ordeal.
It has truely helped her knowing that Eric had so many who were concerned for him, and who had done what they could to help him out.

As far as services for Eric go, final plans have not yet been made, but when they are enough notice will be given so those who wish to attend will be able to do so.
I, and I'm sure others from the Phx. area who have taken the time to become involved in this very sad affair will keep everyone informed on the details.


Fiery Red

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But officer... the sign said, Speed. Trap.