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radioteacher
Posted 2011-07-06 8:55 AM (#90303 - in reply to #90237)
Subject: Re: Lost four close friends on their Vision's in head-on crash


Visionary

Posts: 3006
San Antonio, TX
When are the services?
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Spock
Posted 2011-07-06 10:29 AM (#90309 - in reply to #90303)
Subject: Re: Lost four close friends on their Vision's in head-on crash


Tourer

Posts: 495
Carrollton, TX

Thank you all from the families and me for the kind thoughts and prayers! I have and will continue to share these with the families.

As you know many people just cannot relate to our passion for riding. Many look at it as an unnecessary risky activity. To most of us riding is a spiritual experience, one that brings us close to Nature and God. We see and experience what so many never do. We meet people that we would otherwise never meet and learn of greatness within them that we otherwise may never have discovered.

I have been in sales all my life whether it in my own businesses or working for a company and hence I meet a lot of people and have a huge network but I have meet the best people and developed the best friendships through riding. They are the ones that are accountable, predictable and dependable. They have backbone and are always there when you need them. You don’t need to ask because they are always vigilante and have a sense of when and where to be to help. Bruce and Steve were both like this!

Bruce and I had planned to ride to Helen, GA again this year to see many of you at the SE Victory Rally but he needed the time to spend with his sister and I had an opportunity to do a long trip with some other friends.

I have learned these things; as long as man walks this earth nothing will trump our relationships with others and man will never make anything that will compete with what God has created in nature. Cherish and cultivate your relationships and get out there on your bike and experience more of the awe-inspiring nature this country has to offer. I hope I have an opportunity to meet and ride with many more of you. Ride safe and may you ride many more years before God calls you home.

Here are the Visitation and Funeral arrangements for Bruce Bricker.


The Visitation will be this Thursday from 7 to 9 PM at:
The Dalton & Son Funeral Home
1550 N Stemmons Fwy
Lewisville, TX 75077
(972) 436-6511

The Funeral will be this Friday at 2:00 PM at:
First Baptist Church of Lewisville
1251 W. Valley Ridge Blvd.
Lewisville, TX 75077
(972) 436-5502


Steve Claterbaugh’s family is still working on his arrangements but to Steve’s wishes they will be much less formal and probably a week from this Friday or Saturday. I will let you all know.



Edited by Spock 2011-07-06 10:35 AM
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Webhair
Posted 2011-07-06 12:27 PM (#90318 - in reply to #90237)
Subject: Re: Lost four close friends on their Vision's in head-on crash


Iron Butt

Posts: 669
Peachtree City, GA
Sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.
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rmclarty
Posted 2011-07-06 12:28 PM (#90319 - in reply to #90237)
Subject: Re: Lost four close friends on their Vision's in head-on crash


Cruiser

Posts: 261
Sugar Land, TX (Outside of Houston)
Such a sad story and even worse seeing one of the "V" Tail sections the same color as mine. I don't know the full extent of the driver (Alcohol or not) but with a $2 million bail, there is something going on.

Prayers going out for the families and friends.

Richard
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wibiker
Posted 2011-07-06 1:22 PM (#90328 - in reply to #90237)
Subject: Re: Lost four close friends on their Vision's in head-on crash


Cruiser

Posts: 60
not far from hustler wisconsin
my condolences. too bad. prayers for them sent from here.
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genuin
Posted 2011-07-06 1:45 PM (#90332 - in reply to #90309)
Subject: Re: Lost four close friends on their Vision's in head-on crash


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Posts: 2
Will Shannon's funeral be the same time as Bruce's?
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bgdd
Posted 2011-07-06 3:30 PM (#90335 - in reply to #90237)
Subject: RE: Lost four close friends on their Vision's in head-on crash


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My condolences go out to the family of the 2 ladies and the 2 gentleman that lost their lives. Please keep us posted if there's going to be a memorial fund for the my brothers and sisters that lost their lives.
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bgdd
Posted 2011-07-06 3:30 PM (#90336 - in reply to #90237)
Subject: RE: Lost four close friends on their Vision's in head-on crash


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My condolences go out to the family of the 2 ladies and the 2 gentleman that lost their lives. Please keep us posted if there's going to be a memorial fund for the my brothers and sisters that lost their lives.
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Spock
Posted 2011-07-06 4:29 PM (#90342 - in reply to #90332)
Subject: Re: Lost four close friends on their Vision's in head-on crash


Tourer

Posts: 495
Carrollton, TX

genuin - 2011-07-06 1:45 PM Will Shannon's funeral be the same time as Bruce's?

Yes, Shannon and Bruce's services will be combined.

Thanks,

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taz456
Posted 2011-07-06 8:03 PM (#90358 - in reply to #90237)
Subject: RE: Lost four close friends on their Vision's in head-on crash


Cruiser

Posts: 219
Pittsburgh, PA
please give our love to the family and friends. our prays go out to them
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bob5219
Posted 2011-07-06 8:46 PM (#90361 - in reply to #90237)
Subject: Re: Lost four close friends on their Vision's in head-on crash


Cruiser

Posts: 152
I am so sorry for your loss, they were riding one of the safest Bikes on the road today but it doesn't matter if the guy behind the wheel cares not if his actions take you out or not. I just hope the jerk behind the wheel is haunted by this the rest of his life and never gets another full night sleep because he sees their faces every time he closes his eyes. They will be riding the roads of heaven on bikes that never need repairs or gas with smiles on there faces because every day is a great day to ride. Ride free Bruce, Steve, Shannon, and Kathy, you will be missed by your Brothers and Sisters of the Road.

Dragon Bob
2008 Vision
2001 Ron Simms Warloard
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Greatvision
Posted 2011-07-06 9:31 PM (#90364 - in reply to #90237)
Subject: Re: Lost four close friends on their Vision's in head-on crash


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Posts: 4
So very sorry to hear this. May God be with the family and friends.
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kenhiggins
Posted 2011-07-07 8:48 AM (#90377 - in reply to #90237)
Subject: Re: Lost four close friends on their Vision's in head-on crash


Cruiser

Posts: 249
Montreal, QC Canada
Craig,

Our thoughts go out to you as well... Take care, ride safe.
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Spock
Posted 2011-07-08 10:42 PM (#90487 - in reply to #90377)
Subject: Re: Lost four close friends on their Vision's in head-on crash


Tourer

Posts: 495
Carrollton, TX

Thank you all for all your kind thoughts and prayers. It not only means a lot to me and the families but to every member of this forum seeing the level of caring and support they can expect from us all.

I was a pallbearer for Bruce and Shannon at their funeral today. A huge crowd of family and friends attended and the services were great. Support came from everywhere. Rick Fairless and about 10 of his employees from Strokers Dallas where we all bought our Victory Visions were there as well as Mike McMillan the District Sales Manager for Victory. To me that defines a whole new level of customer support… one that is priceless.

We are still working on finalizing a “Celebration of Life” event for both Steve and Bruce with a memorial ride to follow. We are tentatively looking at holding this on the morning of Saturday the 23rd at Strokers Dallas and then do the memorial ride. I will let you know once we have it all confirmed.

I also wanted to share with you all two of my favorite quotes related to living our life.

The best use of your life
is to so live your life
that the use of your life
outlives your life.

Strive to be the man that every young boy hopes to be and every old man wishes he was.

Warmest regards,



Edited by Spock 2011-07-08 10:45 PM
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Mikeebiker
Posted 2011-07-12 9:46 AM (#90704 - in reply to #90237)
Subject: Re: Lost four close friends on their Vision's in head-on crash


Cruiser

Posts: 101
Springfield, TN
Craig... It has taken me too long to express my feelings. You have done a wonderful job expressing yours. My wife and I will continue to remember these families and friends left behind in our prayers. Kudos to Strokers for being there for their "family"!
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Spock
Posted 2011-07-20 10:17 AM (#91230 - in reply to #90704)
Subject: Re: Lost four close friends on their Vision's in head-on crash - Update


Tourer

Posts: 495
Carrollton, TX

Please join us in Celebrating the Life and remembering four very special people!


Steve Claterbaugh
December 14, 1957 - July 3, 2011
Rowlett, Texas

Bruce Bricker
September 4, 1959 - July 3, 2011
Highland Village, Texas

Kathy Smith
April 2, 1959 - July 3, 2011
Wylie, Texas

Shannon Bricker
October 4, 1970 - July 3, 2011
Highland Village, Texas

Memorial Ride
When: Saturday, July 23, 2011
Meet at 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM KSU (Kickstands Up)
Where: Strokers Dallas; 9304 Harry Hines, Dallas, TX 75235
To: The accident site, favorite ice cream, back to Strokers

Please rsvp by replying at http://memorialride.eventbrite.com


Celebration of Life Event
When: Saturday, July 23, 2011
Where: Strokers Dallas – Event area in back
Meet at 12:00 PM Noon till 2:00 PM

Please rsvp by replying at
http://steveandbruce.eventbrite.com


On Sunday, July 3 a tragic accident took away these four very special people who touched so many lives.   If you would like to share a story or memory of Steve, Bruce, Shannon or Kathy please send or bring to the Celebration.

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Cap'n Nemo
Posted 2011-07-20 10:51 AM (#91236 - in reply to #91230)
Subject: Re: Lost four close friends on their Vision's in head-on crash - Update


Visionary

Posts: 1359
New Bohemia, Va
Spock, thank you for this invite, wish I could be there. I will take a ride in memory of these fine people and take a moment to say a prayer for the family on Saturday. EST kickstand up at 9:30am.

Edited by Cap'n Nemo 2011-07-20 10:58 AM
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Trekwolf164
Posted 2011-07-20 2:21 PM (#91242 - in reply to #90237)
Subject: Re: Lost four close friends on their Vision's in head-on crash


Iron Butt

Posts: 965
New York State
Sorry for your loss.

I'm taking a ride Sat in Boiceville NY to support the Boy Scouts of America your friends will be in my thoughts.

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lennyb
Posted 2011-07-20 5:11 PM (#91254 - in reply to #90237)
Subject: Re: Lost four close friends on their Vision's in head-on crash


Iron Butt

Posts: 804
Perry Hall, MD
Craig,

Certainly would be an honor to be able to attend, I'll offer a prayer and be riding in Maryland in their memory.
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radioteacher
Posted 2011-07-20 6:49 PM (#91262 - in reply to #90237)
Subject: Re: Lost four close friends on their Vision's in head-on crash


Visionary

Posts: 3006
San Antonio, TX
I cannot make it to Dallas but I would like to have a ride in South Texas for these fine souls.

Please join me on a Memorial Ride.

Steve Claterbaugh
December 14, 1957 - July 3, 2011
Rowlett, Texas

Kathy Smith
April 2, 1959 - July 3, 2011
Wylie, Texas

Bruce Bricker
September 4, 1959 - July 3, 2011
Highland Village, Texas

Shannon Bricker
October 4, 1970 - July 3, 2011
Highland Village, Texas

When: Saturday, July 23, 2011
Meet at 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM KSU (Kickstands Up)

Where: Bandera, TX near the Old Spanish Trail

To: Ride to Camp Wood and back to the Motorcycle Museum for lunch.


Edited by radioteacher 2011-07-20 6:50 PM
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Smitty
Posted 2011-07-21 9:18 PM (#91323 - in reply to #90237)
Subject: I'm so sorry for your loss. It's always much tougher when


Cruiser

Posts: 273
we know the one's who are killed by such a reckless act. God's peace to you and their families.
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Smitty
Posted 2011-07-21 9:21 PM (#91324 - in reply to #90487)
Subject: Spock, here's a piece by H. Scott Holland that may help you


Cruiser

Posts: 273
It brought me great solice when my wife died, and then when my mom passed this past December 11 months later.

"Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I, and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that we still are. Call me by my old familiar name; speak to me in the easy way, which you always used. Put no difference in your tone; wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Pray, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was, let it be spoken without effect without the trace of a shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was; there is unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just round the corner. All is well."

Henry Scott Holland
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vwfarm
Posted 2011-07-21 10:08 PM (#91326 - in reply to #90237)
Subject: Re: Lost four close friends on their Vision's in head-on crash


Cruiser

Posts: 51
Ennis, Tx
Craig, my condolences on the loss of your friends and riding partners... Prayers heading your way for the healing & understanding for your loses and for all families...
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Spock
Posted 2011-07-22 9:53 AM (#91356 - in reply to #91324)
Subject: RE: Spock, here's a piece by H. Scott Holland that may help you


Tourer

Posts: 495
Carrollton, TX

Smitty - 2011-07-21 9:21 PM It brought me great solice when my wife died, and then when my mom passed this past December 11 months later. "Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I, and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that we still are. Call me by my old familiar name; speak to me in the easy way, which you always used. Put no difference in your tone; wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Pray, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was, let it be spoken without effect without the trace of a shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was; there is unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just round the corner. All is well." Henry Scott Holland

Smitty, thanks for sharing this, it is great and expresses my beliefs.

Thank you all for your kind words, thoughts and prayers! The families thank you also.

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jgn281
Posted 2012-09-14 8:57 AM (#123589 - in reply to #90237)
Subject: Re: Lost four close friends on their Vision's in head-on crash


Cruiser

Posts: 73
Sullivan, IN United States
Would anyone know what the outcome was for the driver of the Mustang? Last I head he jailed on $2M bond.
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