It was with a very heavy heart that I learned this morning that our good friend and riding buddy, Dave Davis (PntrDave), lost his battle with lung cancer yesterday at the way-too-young age of 52.
For those of us who had the privilege of meeting, riding with, and getting to know Dave we'll miss a warm-hearted, friendly, and likeable guy who knew how to laugh, ride, and have fun! Rest in peace, Dave, my friend ... you will be greatly missed at the GSR rallies you loved to attend!
EDIT:
After reading Dave's obituary I see that his funeral will be held outside of Galesburg, IL this Wednesday at 3pm (presumably with the burial to follow). I am contemplating riding my GS out to the service and burial as a final tribute to our friend, and wondered if anybody else would be interested in doing the same? I think it would please Dave greatly if we are able to pull this off! Please post here if you are within shooting distance and want to make the run (weather permitting, of course - the last thing Dave would want is somebody getting hurt because of inclement weather).
Thanks everyone!
UPDATE - Monday June 28: We now have several people planning to attend the funeral, most on their bikes. The weather is supposed to be picture perfect - a fitting send off for Dave! I am also planning (with the family and funeral home's permission) to say a few short words at the service regarding Dave's GSR involvement and the worldwide family of friends he impacted while feeding his love of motorcycles and riding. The funeral home has indicated that there is no problem on their part if one or more of us wants to speak about Dave, so I would encourage anyone else who is so inclined to do the same - I'm sure his family will appreciate knowing just how far Dave's friendship and influence extended in his short life...
The funeral home address is:
120 S Public Square
Knoxville, IL 61448
Phone #: 309-289-4121
Service is at 3pm with burial to follow - I figure Dave can take one last "ride" with our GSR family to the cemetary, where I also understand there will be military rites conducted.
Regards,
For those of us who had the privilege of meeting, riding with, and getting to know Dave we'll miss a warm-hearted, friendly, and likeable guy who knew how to laugh, ride, and have fun! Rest in peace, Dave, my friend ... you will be greatly missed at the GSR rallies you loved to attend!
EDIT:
After reading Dave's obituary I see that his funeral will be held outside of Galesburg, IL this Wednesday at 3pm (presumably with the burial to follow). I am contemplating riding my GS out to the service and burial as a final tribute to our friend, and wondered if anybody else would be interested in doing the same? I think it would please Dave greatly if we are able to pull this off! Please post here if you are within shooting distance and want to make the run (weather permitting, of course - the last thing Dave would want is somebody getting hurt because of inclement weather).
Thanks everyone!
UPDATE - Monday June 28: We now have several people planning to attend the funeral, most on their bikes. The weather is supposed to be picture perfect - a fitting send off for Dave! I am also planning (with the family and funeral home's permission) to say a few short words at the service regarding Dave's GSR involvement and the worldwide family of friends he impacted while feeding his love of motorcycles and riding. The funeral home has indicated that there is no problem on their part if one or more of us wants to speak about Dave, so I would encourage anyone else who is so inclined to do the same - I'm sure his family will appreciate knowing just how far Dave's friendship and influence extended in his short life...
The funeral home address is:
120 S Public Square
Knoxville, IL 61448
Phone #: 309-289-4121
Service is at 3pm with burial to follow - I figure Dave can take one last "ride" with our GSR family to the cemetary, where I also understand there will be military rites conducted.
Regards,
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