My day is ruined. My thoughts are with his family.
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Shannon
Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:59 pm
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Jamie, Martin--keep us posted if there's any kind of memorial fund for his family, daughters. This is so depressing even when you don't know the guy, if there's some way to help (financially, whatever) I'd really like to know about it. Raise cost of the raffle for folding bike, some to Dutch Bikes, some for whatever memorial will eventually be set up in this guy's honor? Or all in this guy's honor?
Also, I too am glad to help with ghost cycle, putting it up or if you need to buy anything. Anything we can do to raise awareness and honor someone who was clearly much loved.
jillita
Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 3:17 pm
Joined: 13 Oct 2005Posts: 744Location: the westside
Tonight's gathering will be a vigil rather than a ride (5:30pm @ 65th and 24th) - and yes there will be lots of Squiddies. A more formal memorial ride will happen this weekend. Info is being shared on the Alki-Rubicon team site.
Thanks to those who will be putting together a ghost bike. It will be a haunting reminder of our community's loss. I race with Kevin's ex, Michele, and am devestated at her and their daughters' loss. I'm so fucking sick of good people dying.
tiktok
Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 8:03 pm
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What happened to Bryce's ghostbike?
derrickito
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:51 am
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be careful out there everyone, we dont need more pictures like this being made:
that's the saddest thing ive read in a while
henry
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 11:09 am
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Yeah. That picture is a powerful little blast of emotion.
Jamie, Martin--keep us posted if there's any kind of memorial fund for his family, daughters. This is so depressing even when you don't know the guy, if there's some way to help (financially, whatever) I'd really like to know about it. Raise cost of the raffle for folding bike, some to Dutch Bikes, some for whatever memorial will eventually be set up in this guy's honor? Or all in this guy's honor?
Also, I too am glad to help with ghost cycle, putting it up or if you need to buy anything. Anything we can do to raise awareness and honor someone who was clearly much loved.
Should likely be on the WSBA listserv soon as well - but figure sooner is better so folks can plan accordingly.
SATURDAY:
There will be a public service this Saturday, 2pm February 7th, at The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church located at 5041 9th Avenue NE. All are welcome even if arriving immediately after a ride.
SUNDAY:
The Black family and Alki Rubicon Racing would like to encourage anyone and everyone who knew Kevin to take part in a short procession and dinner/potluck/celebration to follow at Golden Gardens. The group will be departing from the corner of 65th and 24th NW this Sunday, February 8 at 2.15pm, heading to the Golden Gardens Bath House. In a effort to include multiple circles of Kevin's life and provide the opportunity for celebration and reflection of Kevin we encourage cyclists and non cyclists to bring their wheels for the procession. Our hope is that Sunday will an outward facing event to heal ourselves, each other, and the community.
Kevin loved Mexican food, and had a favorite enchilada recipe. In memory of this, the food theme for his wake will be Mexican. Please bring appropriate food and drink and be prepared to come hang with us and Kevin's family from 3-8pm. An indoor, outdoor, Northwest beach experience to help friends and family heal from the loss of our awesome friend, dad, son, and teammate.
Megan and Emily:
For those of you that have enquired about Megan and Emily they are in good hands, with lots of love, great family as well as plenty of financial support. With this in mind, the family has indicated that they will not be setting up a memorial fund. However the family and Alki Rubicon would recommend that if you wish to contribute, please give to a program that was near and dear to Kevin, the bicycle safety education program. This program is part of the Cascade Bicycle Club's Education Foundation and is geared towards teaching bicycle safety to elementary, middle school and high school students. www.cbcef.org
vaticdart
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:41 pm
Joined: 02 Aug 2007Posts: 649Location: Inside a Bell
derrickito wrote:
be careful out there everyone, we dont need more pictures like this being made:
heart wrenching photo
that's the saddest thing ive read in a while
More stuff like that and people might catch on that you're not as big of an asshole as your reputation makes you out to be.
Reminder: ghost bike tonight at 6:30 pm at the scene of the crash. Nova's making the sign, I think someone is bringing the paint, and I'm bringing an old junk bike and extra U Lock.
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n_claw
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:47 pm
Joined: 02 Jul 2007Posts: 517Location: the only hill: Beacon
The sign's painted--a white jacket with a cardboard form inside the body to fill it out. It says: "A CYCLIST WAS STRUCK HERE." I hate that this is at all necessary. Heart wrenching is right.
jillita
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 1:01 pm
Joined: 13 Oct 2005Posts: 744Location: the westside
There has been a lot of coordination in the race community to help Kevin's family during this time. A few of the teams are delivering breakfast, lunch, and dinner the next few days until a food delivery service starts up on Tues.
Some of you have asked how you can help, so if you are interested in donating money to the food delivery service please let me know (jillita at geemale). If you come to the memorial ride and potluck on Sunday we can take donations then.
And thanks again for the ghost bike coordination. I'll try to get there tonight.
EDIT: More info on the meal deliveries from one of the organizers:
Quote:
...dinner meal service is all lined up & dinners will start arriving on Tuesday. Right now it's set up so Michele doesn't have to do a thing other than tell me if I picked some food item(s) the girls stick their noses up at. My intent is to have have about 2 months (8 -10 weeks of this service in place knowing that when the public frenzy/chaos fades in a couple of weeks their personal frenzy is barely begun.
On average it's going to be about $100-150/week to provide dinners for a family of 4 for the week'ish. I'm hoping that among ourselves & others in the community there will be financial contributions to cover most of the costs. Yes we'll be tossing in a bit from the women's coffers but I won't turn down any contribution someone wants to make to this endeavor & will continue the service as long as there are resources to spend.
Finn
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 4:28 pm
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vaticdart wrote:
Reminder: ghost bike tonight at 6:30 pm at the scene of the crash. Nova's making the sign, I think someone is bringing the paint, and I'm bringing an old junk bike and extra U Lock.
I'll be there with paint.
ethan
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 6:28 pm
Joined: 21 Jan 2008Posts: 920Location: Maple Leaf
Sounds like you all are gathering right about now ... I'd be there for this, and/or for one of these events, if i wasn't in Florida this weekend.
This shit is too fuckin sad ..... best wishes for the feller's loved ones.
derrickito
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 7:20 pm
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ghost bike is up.
jimmyfly
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 7:48 pm
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Thoughts and prayers are with Kevin's family and friends. I sat in this position 2 years 4 months ago when my sister Susanne Scaringi was kill on her bike. The out pouring from the bicycle community was amazing and as I read these posts I see the same care. Thanks for all you guys and gals do. When you did it for me it made me better. Bless you and God speed!
MikeOD
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:07 pm
Joined: 04 Feb 2006Posts: 545
Nice job on the ghost bike, went past it just after you guys finished putting it up.
The notes from his daughters and other family are heartbreaking. So sad.
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Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 12:17 am
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