RIP Tom Murphy, aka TomMLC

[littleroot]

Tom passed away peacefully with all his family around him this morning, January 19, 2012, after a long strong fight against pancreatic cancer. RIP Mr. Murphy, my dear friend.

[littleroot]

Thanks for everything, Tom. I love you so much. You were a good friend. Even if you didn't know it you helped me so much, not just bikes, but in life as well. I wish I had known you for 15 years like some of your old friends from work. You were something very special to us all and we will miss you very much. Until we meet again, Love you big guy. -Bob

[tatu]

So sorry, It must be so hard for all who knew him and those of us who didn't, condolences to Tom's family and friends he had lots.

[Vmass]

Very sad to hear this...... my sincerest condelences to Tom's family and friends.

[marvinsc]

Tom was inspiring the way he stayed positive and upbeat during his long struggle. He fought the Beast hard and well. RIP Tom, tell Dave and Tina hello from the GSR family. Scott

[Guest]

Rest in peace, Tom.

[Guest]

Tom was inspiring the way he stayed positive and upbeat during his long struggle. He fought the Beast hard and well. RIP Tom, tell Dave and Tina hello from the GSR family. Scott

He was very courageous, fought long and hard and managed to keep the faith till the end, died with dignity.
Now, I'm just saddened beyond words,
"The road goes on forever!"

[rapidray]

RIP Tom. You were one of the good ones!! My condolences to Tom's family & friends. I was lucky enough to meet him at the Julian camping trip a few years ago & he was a good man! My heart is heavy. Ray.

[Big T]

Tom, you were an inspiration whether you were restoring a bike, running a rally or taking on a deadly disease

You will be missed

May your tires stay true

[willie]

I'm very sorry to hear this and my sincerest condolences to his loved ones.
Willie

[russr33]

A very sad day for Tom's family, and his family here as well. RIP Tom.

[jwhelan65]

My deepest condolences to his family and friends. He will always occupy space here on this board.

[Rover]

Sad news,sorry I never met him.Rest in Peace.

[SVSooke]

I never meet him either ,now I never will.He got sick just after I joined so that thread has been a constant reminder here.Our condolences to his family.

[Sandy]

Tom is a friend I never got to spend enough time with. I met him too late and we lived too far apart. I first met him as I was arriving for the Suzuki rally at Yosemite. A few miles before the campsite I caught up to him traffic and saw his "TOM MLC" license plate for the first time. It was a hot day, traffic was heavy and after two long days in the saddle I was tired. Never having been to Yosemite before and not really knowing where I was going it was a relief to see someone who did. When I pulled up to the park gate beside him the pavement was a little uneven and my bike heavy with gear. It looked like I was going to topple over and Tom just calmly reached out and with slight nudge made sure that wasn't going to happen. I discovered later these 2 things that happened in the first 10 minutes of meeting Tom is what he was all about. Being a leader and giving a helping hand when needed. We met again at the Mt. Shasta rally where he proved again that this was who he is. Godspeed my friend, you made a difference here and will be missed by many.