View Full Version : R.I.P. 101lifts2
101 was a valued member here and the first member we have lost in our short time as a forum. Bill was a avid poster and liked to speak his mind on his opinions. While he may not agreed with everyone here, he will be greatly missed. He definitely made an impression on us here. Sorry for the loss to his family and friends, we know you will miss him a lot, we will here as well. Goodbye 101, may you rest in peace, buddy.
http://www.twowheelfix.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7195&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1273439924
This is the only pic of him I could find, if you have a better one, post it up. This is him riding 2 up with Pridmore.
http://ranchosantamargarita.patch.com/articles/crash-shuts-down-ortega-highway
Particle Man
10-03-2011, 02:19 PM
This totally sucks.
azoomm
10-03-2011, 02:22 PM
I'm completely blown away... How horrible.
RIP Bill
I'm gonna go destroy the weight room today in his honor.
dReWpY
10-03-2011, 02:30 PM
Wait what???!!
Captain Morgan
10-03-2011, 02:35 PM
Hate to hear of any motorcyclist crashing, especially when it's fatal. Really sucks knowing that it was someone that posted on here regularly, even if I never met him.
fasternyou929
10-03-2011, 02:40 PM
I opened this expecting it to be a joke about him being banned. Is there a thread/backstory on this somewhere? :(
shmike
10-03-2011, 02:42 PM
I opened this expecting it to be a joke about him being banned. Is there a thread/backstory on this somewhere? :(
http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=20279
Cutty72
10-03-2011, 02:45 PM
RIP man.
pauldun170
10-03-2011, 02:50 PM
RIP Bill.
Mr Lefty
10-03-2011, 03:20 PM
Damn... I can't say I agreed with him much, but never wished him ill... R.I.P.
HurricaneHeather
10-03-2011, 03:33 PM
I don't know what to say.
Hopefully his family will get in touch and maybe there is something we can do for them. :(
JoJoYZF
10-03-2011, 04:03 PM
I'm gonna go destroy the weight room today in his honor.
I guess its only right that im at the gym now and found out while here thanks to trips facebook.
RIP 101
Rider
10-03-2011, 04:04 PM
Rip
Porkchop
10-03-2011, 04:06 PM
Has anybody thought about finding his gym and getting a plaque or something in his name?
If we can't get in touch with his family, I say we give a donation in his honor to the rescue squad/emt's that work that area.
Particle Man
10-03-2011, 04:17 PM
If we can't get in touch with his family, I say we give a donation in his honor to the rescue squad/emt's that work that area.
I'm down for that.
azoomm
10-03-2011, 04:42 PM
If we can't get in touch with his family, I say we give a donation in his honor to the rescue squad/emt's that work that area.
I found the local forum he used to post on. It looks like they are going to try and get a regular trackday spot to get riders onto the track and out of the canyons (in his name).
I found the local forum he used to post on. It looks like they are going to try and get a regular trackday spot to get riders onto the track and out of the canyons (in his name).
Ask them if they get with his family to let us know what their wishes are and if they want us to give to something he was in support of.
Porkchop
10-03-2011, 04:51 PM
I found the local forum he used to post on. It looks like they are going to try and get a regular trackday spot to get riders onto the track and out of the canyons (in his name).
Which one, I was about to ask another forum he was on too.
azoomm
10-03-2011, 05:07 PM
http://www.socalmoto.org/forum/showthread.php?t=14786
This is the one I found. Trip, I'll post and ambassador.
After reading that thread, I think the track day is a bad idea for us to join in. Why? Because it's not what Bill loved. He loved street riding. I think giving to the rescue squad is a better idea. Maybe the money could be used for something that saves another rider out there in his canyon.
Bill was always steadfast in his beliefs, would he change his mind about street riding?
Homeslice
10-03-2011, 05:18 PM
Well, he did attend several track days, but due to time & convenience, he rode the streets more often........particularly that same road (Ortega) with a core group of people
azoomm
10-03-2011, 05:22 PM
Trip, he wasn't against trackdays. Just cheap :lol:
I think these guys are thinking if they make it easier to get to the track, guys will go. I'm torn.
Trip, he wasn't against trackdays. Just cheap :lol:
I think these guys are thinking if they make it easier to get to the track, guys will go. I'm torn.
The track is not the answer for everyone. I love street riding. I still ride the gap, have lost several friends there. Bill loved the street, I would rather give my money to help something he loved.
Tracks can kill people as well. Peter Lenz for one. We had a rash of incidents a few years ago in a local org.
azoomm
10-03-2011, 05:27 PM
The track is not the answer for everyone. I love street riding. I still ride the gap, have lost several friends there. Bill loved the street, I would rather give my money to help something he loved.
Then it should probably go to his gym.
Then it should probably go to his gym.
Yeah, we don't have to decide this right away. If we could find out what his family would want, that would be the best option.
azoomm
10-03-2011, 05:45 PM
Yeah, we don't have to decide this right away. If we could find out what his family would want, that would be the best option.
Yup. I'm a big fan of not deciding things when it is emotional.
Still bummed. Dead sucks.
Trip, he wasn't against trackdays. Just cheap :lol:
I think these guys are thinking if they make it easier to get to the track, guys will go. I'm torn.
I wouldn't trust the shitbags on that forum with my money. Notice they're putting THEIR name on the fund, not HIS.
azoomm
10-03-2011, 05:49 PM
I wouldn't trust the shitbags on that forum with my money. Notice they're putting THEIR name on the fund, not HIS.
Good to know, you know them better than I do. hey wait, are these THOSE guys?
Good to know, you know them better than I do. hey wait, are these THOSE guys?
Like any "place", there are good guys and there are bad guys over there. I trust some of them very much and some of them not at all. The fact that they're putting the fund in their name instead of his own is the kicker here.
I'm happy to put a track day in his name. It should be in HIS name, not the Sean A. Memorial Track Day (for Bill)
Did we ever establish where he worked out after the Koloseum closed?
azoomm
10-03-2011, 06:01 PM
Like any "place", there are good guys and there are bad guys over there. I trust some of them very much and some of them not at all. The fact that they're putting the fund in their name instead of his own is the kicker here.
Did we ever establish where he worked out after the Koloseum closed?
Working on that. Let us know what you might hear...
Smittie61984
10-03-2011, 06:25 PM
I'm gonna go destroy the weight room today in his honor.
Hahahahahahhahaha. Love it! I'll do the same!
I know this is small but how about a "muscled up" or weight lifting emotiacon?
Could we potentially donate money to his family? Funeral costs suck.
Tmall
10-03-2011, 06:31 PM
I too thought this was a joke. I used to chat with Bill a long time ago on AOL back in the CF days.
RIP buddy. You'll be missed.
Hahahahahahhahaha. Love it! I'll do the same!
I know this is small but how about a "muscled up" or weight lifting emotiacon?
Could we potentially donate money to his family? Funeral costs suck.
like the idea
:101
:101:
Homeslice
10-03-2011, 06:46 PM
Did we ever establish where he worked out after the Koloseum closed?
24 Hour in Fullerton.......he hated it, so probably not worth contacting
azoomm
10-03-2011, 06:56 PM
like the idea
:101
:101:
Awesome
:101:
Smittie61984
10-03-2011, 07:13 PM
:101: lifts
Love it!
tommymac
10-03-2011, 08:18 PM
I would be up for donating to the paramedics but thats just my opinion.
Small consolation but at least he passed doing something he truly loved.
Kerry_129
10-03-2011, 08:42 PM
:( Very sad to see this news - RIP Bill.
:101: <~ He'd be proud, no doubt.
I like the idea of donating to the local paramedics in his name. I'll be happy to take care of local stuff if it's needed.
Slammed some squats today for my homie.
I would be up for donating to the paramedics but thats just my opinion.
Small consolation but at least he passed doing something he truly loved.
This is the way I am leaning. I will probably call around and see what is the proper way to do this...
Track day really won't help anyone. I doubt his family will want anything to do with us considering the way he passed. I would rather help the people we count on to help us in our moment of need instead of some kid who probably won't give a shit what happened or who it happened too, just that he got some free track time.
I will give it some time though to see if they respond.
I like the idea of donating to the local paramedics in his name. I'll be happy to take care of local stuff if it's needed.
Slammed some squats today for my homie.
That would be great if you could find us a local contact. Looks like it's the riverside county fire department from the research I have done.
Brandon
10-03-2011, 09:01 PM
I sold a 99 zx7r to Bill quite a few years back. We met on Cycleforums.
Horrible news.
RIP man.
njchopper87
10-03-2011, 09:20 PM
So this isn't a joke, huh? :/ Well, it'll feel empty in here that's for sure. I don't have much atm, but I'm willing to contribute a bit to whatever you guys come up with.
azoomm
10-03-2011, 09:39 PM
This is the way I am leaning. I will probably call around and see what is the proper way to do this...
Track day really won't help anyone. I doubt his family will want anything to do with us considering the way he passed. I would rather help the people we count on to help us in our moment of need instead of some kid who probably won't give a shit what happened or who it happened too, just that he got some free track time.
I will give it some time though to see if they respond.
I feel like I would be able to execute it... but, I'm not local.
Anyone know anything about the rider that hit him? Can you imagine? I just can't stop thinking about what he has going on in his head... talk about rough. :/
Friend of 101lift
10-03-2011, 10:19 PM
To all the friends of Bill or 101 lift2.
The funeral service it's going to be Saturday or sunday I will post the correct info Friday before7pm
Riders friends from Ortega wants to pey respect to Bill next Sunday at the lookout restaurant 9:30AM
Rest in pace Bill. William James kaucky
I feel like I would be able to execute it... but, I'm not local.
Anyone know anything about the rider that hit him? Can you imagine? I just can't stop thinking about what he has going on in his head... talk about rough. :/
Word is, he might not make it either. I heard from a friend of a friend of his, that's as reliable as I have right now.
To all the friends of Bill or 101 lift2.
The funeral service it's going to be Saturday or sunday I will post the correct info Friday before7pm
Riders friends from Ortega wants to pey respect to Bill next Sunday at the lookout restaurant 9:30AM
Rest in pace Bill. William James kaucky
Thanks for letting us know, friend.
To all the friends of Bill or 101 lift2.
The funeral service it's going to be Saturday or sunday I will post the correct info Friday before7pm
Riders friends from Ortega wants to pey respect to Bill next Sunday at the lookout restaurant 9:30AM
Rest in pace Bill. William James kaucky
Thank you. Services in Chicago area correct?
Amorok
10-03-2011, 10:50 PM
I like the idea of donating to rescue workers, around here at least a few of them ride, too.
CasterTroy
10-04-2011, 07:39 AM
Word is, he might not make it either. I heard from a friend of a friend of his, that's as reliable as I have right now.
How terrible.
RIP Bill. :(. I am so sorry and praying for his family.
Thank you for letting me know Troy.
OneSickPsycho
10-04-2011, 08:57 AM
To all the friends of Bill or 101 lift2.
The funeral service it's going to be Saturday or sunday I will post the correct info Friday before7pm
Riders friends from Ortega wants to pey respect to Bill next Sunday at the lookout restaurant 9:30AM
Rest in pace Bill. William James kaucky
Do you have suggestions for something we can do to honor him... Some good ideas have been floated around... I assume you knew him more personally than us, so maybe you can suggest something that he would like.
jtemple
10-04-2011, 09:16 AM
I never really knew him except for this forum.
R.I.P.
That would be great if you could find us a local contact. Looks like it's the riverside county fire department from the research I have done.
Usually it's the municipality that handles ambulance services, but I'm looking into it.
Homeslice
10-04-2011, 12:14 PM
His workout partner:
http://www.narutoforums.com/showthread.php?p=40657831&highlight=#post40657831
:(
azoomm
10-04-2011, 12:26 PM
His workout partner:
http://www.narutoforums.com/showthread.php?p=40657831&highlight=#post40657831
:(
I just saw that :(
asdgirl
10-04-2011, 12:44 PM
RIP Bill :(
Gas Man
10-04-2011, 01:08 PM
I'm just blown away... man that sucks!
RIP Bill!
RedRider2k2
10-04-2011, 01:34 PM
My God...
I cant remember a time on a Motorcycle forum in the last decade without Bill. He was one of those core members that you figured would just always be there. Whether chatting about Cars or just BSing on AIM Bill was a great guy to talk to and to "Know". The posts here and on other forums are proof of this.
He will be missed.
RIP William Kaucky.
Strahberrie
10-04-2011, 02:31 PM
:( rip
James
10-04-2011, 03:23 PM
RIP Bill...what a pisser.
Not a great way to see some old faces/screen names again.
Best,
James
aka Reyndogg
MissHell
10-04-2011, 03:42 PM
I don't drop in much these days, but I heard the sad news.
RIP 101lifts
Do you have suggestions for something we can do to honor him... Some good ideas have been floated around... I assume you knew him more personally than us, so maybe you can suggest something that he would like.
The local ambulance service is American Medical Response (AMR), which is a for-profit company, so that's out. They suggested Cal Fire--I talked to the local sergeant and he said they're not allowed to take donations. Closest he could suggest is talking to Cal Trans to get a sign put up memorializing, but that doesn't sound too useful IMO.
Ideas?
Smittie61984
10-06-2011, 06:28 PM
It doesn't appear that there is anything that could have been done for 101 but maybe if we could find an organization that does training for basic 1st aid stuff. Kind of like the CPR/AED classes except people learn more trauma related incidences such as bleeding control, shock, spinal immobilization, etc which would be more likely in a motorcycle crash.
Or maybe look into starting or working on an organization that teaches motorcyclists some basic 1st aide training.
the chi
10-06-2011, 09:25 PM
It doesn't appear that there is anything that could have been done for 101 but maybe if we could find an organization that does training for basic 1st aid stuff. Kind of like the CPR/AED classes except people learn more trauma related incidences such as bleeding control, shock, spinal immobilization, etc which would be more likely in a motorcycle crash.
Or maybe look into starting or working on an organization that teaches motorcyclists some basic 1st aide training.
While its not specifically motorcycle related, if you have a local Red Cross they do that type of training...I've got my Adult and Child CPR Certs and My First Aid Cert training, got it in one day at the local office. Firefighters often do alot of training, perhaps see if they would incorporate motorcycle specific type training. I know for a fact many first responders have no clue what not to do with a downed biker, first thing they try to do is rip off that helmet. Just a thought.
I know for a fact many first responders have no clue what not to do with a downed biker, first thing they try to do is rip off that helmet. Just a thought.
Then you have shitty training down there. My first responder training for electrical workers even had training for fall/collision injuries that included not removing equipment like masks/helmets/anything requiring moving of an individual that could further a spinal injury unless necessary for other life saving options. Risking the spine can be done if necessary to save the life.
EpyonXero
10-07-2011, 12:08 AM
Damn...
Smittie61984
10-07-2011, 12:15 PM
While its not specifically motorcycle related, if you have a local Red Cross they do that type of training...I've got my Adult and Child CPR Certs and My First Aid Cert training, got it in one day at the local office...
Cool deal. I didn't know that existed.
In order to no hijack too much I continued this in another thread.
http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?p=493572#post493572
I was asked to post this. I'll be at the service in Anaheim.
The following arrangements have been made for Bill:
Saturday, October 8th
Viewing 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Hilgenfeld Funeral Home
120 E. Broadway
Anaheim, CA
Wednesday, October 12th
Visitation 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lawn Funeral home
7732 W. 159th Street
Orland Park, IL
Thursday, October 13th
Mass at 10:00 am
Saint Julie’s Church
Across the street from Lawn Funeral Home
Please do not send flowers to the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to One Legacy (A Donate Life Organization). Bill’s parents donated some of his body parts to help others knowing that this would be Bill’s wishes.
Donations can be made online at www.onelegacy.org. Acknowledgement cards can be sent to:
Charles and Dorothy Kaucky
15105 Sunset Ridge Drive
Orland Park, IL 60462
HurricaneHeather
10-07-2011, 07:09 PM
Should we compile something together to send them from the site instead of indiviidual contributions?
azoomm
10-07-2011, 07:25 PM
Thanks Sean.
I think something together.
Gas Man
10-07-2011, 11:35 PM
Together. Let's do it.
paypal collection and then one person sends the payment?
Any one person takers? I'd do it, but work has been too busy lately.
Gas Man
10-08-2011, 07:35 AM
Are we 100% on what we will do with the money?
I have allot of my plate right now, but there's room for more. I am willing to take up the collection. My paypal is a seller's account, so all money would have to be sent as a personal gift to avoid fees.
I say send it all to the charity his parents requested.
Homeslice
10-08-2011, 11:26 AM
It's either that, or it could be used to fund track days for people who've never been to one, as a way to encourage them to take it off the streets. A couple of trackday org's are doing that on the SoCal board.
http://www.socalmoto.org/forum/showthread.php?t=14809
http://www.socalmoto.org/forum/showthread.php?t=14814
It's either that, or it could be used to fund track days for people who've never been to one, as a way to encourage them to take it off the streets. A couple of trackday org's are doing that on the SoCal board.
http://www.socalmoto.org/forum/showthread.php?t=14809
http://www.socalmoto.org/forum/showthread.php?t=14814
I don't want to put my money toward that. Track days aren't the answer. I like riding in the mountains. Bill liked riding in the mountains. Making this wild claim that we need people off the mountains is utterly retarded. People want to do what they enjoy.
It's like Bill's diet. He put in all that effort to keep himself clean and healthy and not "cheat" and enjoy good bad for you meals. He could of treated himself a lot more had he had known he would never make it to an age where it would matter.
People can ride all day every day in the mountains and then get shot or killed crossing the street or some other stupid shit.
The charity the parents posted is a good one. It WILL save people. A lame track day that doesn't even have Bill's name attached to it is meaningless.
Homeslice
10-08-2011, 12:51 PM
I don't want to put my money toward that. Track days aren't the answer. I like riding in the mountains. Bill liked riding in the mountains. Making this wild claim that we need people off the mountains is utterly retarded. People want to do what they enjoy.
It's like Bill's diet. He put in all that effort to keep himself clean and healthy and not "cheat" and enjoy good bad for you meals. He could of treated himself a lot more had he had known he would never make it to an age where it would matter.
People can ride all day every day in the mountains and then get shot or killed crossing the street or some other stupid shit.
The charity the parents posted is a good one. It WILL save people. A lame track day that doesn't even have Bill's name attached to it is meaningless.
I have no problem at all with what you've said. I ride street too, and in fact I remember a couple times when I defended Bill when he would talk about street riding. On some boards there are quite a few safety nazis who can be quite annoying.......25-30 year olds who act like they're 50 for some reason. Bill was the opposite, he acted/posted younger than he was, and I liked that about him.
Ultimately it is up to each person's skill and self-control to determine whether they're safe on the streets. The thing is, a lot (or even most) riders lack that self-discipline. And a lot of them make the assumption that trackdays are only for racers, or that they're intimidating, or that they're not willing to plunk down the money for gear without knowing whether they'll enjoy it, etc.
That other site has a higher % of track riders, so it's only natural they would put together a benefit like that. Whether it will actually benefit anyone's life, who knows, but I have no problem with either approach.
HurricaneHeather
10-08-2011, 01:39 PM
I'd like to donate the money where his parents wanted it to go. They are the ones burying their son so I think their wishes are top priority.
azoomm
10-08-2011, 04:41 PM
I own a Trackday company, and I know they aren't the answer....
I'm in if we go toward his parents' charity as requested. I can even manage it.
Particle Man
10-08-2011, 05:07 PM
I'd like to donate the money where his parents wanted it to go. They are the ones burying their son so I think their wishes are top priority.
+1
I own a Trackday company, and I know they aren't the answer....
I'm in if we go toward his parents' charity as requested. I can even manage it.
You ride street too. LOL
Just got back from the service here in CA. Had the chance to meet some of family and his coworkers. He was the 7th of 8 kids. He was giving up a kidney for a friend of his. His coworkers said they have no idea how they're ever going to replace him. A couple of his coworkers flew in from Japan on their own dime to pay their respects. He was wearing a shirt and tie and his riding gloves. His mother was a religious person and told us to go to church more often :) His family donated his organs, so his bones will provide bone grafts for 150 people, his heart will help a heart attack victim, his veins will help 6 people.
I was worried about explaining the relationship we had. I told her that we've been talking to him every day for the past 10 years but that most of us hadn't met him in person. His mom got it right away, she totally understood.
I'm not donating to a forum's branding effort. None of them were at the service today anyways, just the three of us from what we saw.
azoomm
10-08-2011, 09:21 PM
Just got back from the service here in CA. Had the chance to meet some of family and his coworkers. He was the 7th of 8 kids. He was giving up a kidney for a friend of his. His coworkers said they have no idea how they're ever going to replace him. A couple of his coworkers flew in from Japan on their own dime to pay their respects. He was wearing a shirt and tie and his riding gloves. His mother was a religious person and told us to go to church more often :) His family donated his organs, so his bones will provide bone grafts for 150 people, his heart will help a heart attack victim, his veins will help 6 people.
I was worried about explaining the relationship we had. I told her that we've been talking to him every day for the past 10 years but that most of us hadn't met him in person. His mom got it right away, she totally understood.
I'm not donating to a forum's branding effort. None of them were at the service today anyways, just the three of us from what we saw.
Thank you.
And, thank you Bill.
Tmall
10-08-2011, 09:45 PM
Thank you.
And, thank you Bill.
Plus won.
Thanks for the info Sean.
Smittie61984
10-08-2011, 10:55 PM
His family donated his organs, so his bones will provide bone grafts for 150 people, his heart will help a heart attack victim, his veins will help 6 people.
I transported a heart about 5 hours ago. Found out it was going to a patient I transported a week earlier (where I had my doubts about them even make the ride). I can't stress the importance of donating your organs if you die and also giving blood.
I'll put my money towards the family wishes. Not so some random kid who's never heard of bill can play on a track and then likely take their new skills and guts to the street.
RedRider2k2
10-08-2011, 11:12 PM
Just got back from the service here in CA. Had the chance to meet some of family and his coworkers. He was the 7th of 8 kids. He was giving up a kidney for a friend of his. His coworkers said they have no idea how they're ever going to replace him. A couple of his coworkers flew in from Japan on their own dime to pay their respects. He was wearing a shirt and tie and his riding gloves. His mother was a religious person and told us to go to church more often :) His family donated his organs, so his bones will provide bone grafts for 150 people, his heart will help a heart attack victim, his veins will help 6 people.
I was worried about explaining the relationship we had. I told her that we've been talking to him every day for the past 10 years but that most of us hadn't met him in person. His mom got it right away, she totally understood.
I'm not donating to a forum's branding effort. None of them were at the service today anyways, just the three of us from what we saw.
Thank you Sean.
Someone is getting an exceptionally healthy Heart.
RIP Bill.
101lifts2
10-09-2011, 01:33 AM
You don't know me, but I am one of Bill's sisters....call me Car.... I think all of you are AWESOME! I am overwhelmed at the amount of posts and replies I have seen... My brother was a great guy, viewing all of these posts/replies just proves that...We all knew he loved riding, and riding, and riding some more... There was no talking him out of it... We all tried.. We accepted it and prayed God would watch over him..We never expected anything to ever happen..
We chose "One Legacy" because organ donation was important to Bill... If you do anything in Bill's honor be a "donor".
Thank you all for your kind words.. My God bless all of you and keep you safe as you ride...
Love you little brother.... Rest in Peace
azoomm
10-09-2011, 05:06 AM
You don't know me, but I am one of Bill's sisters....call me Car.... I think all of you are AWESOME! I am overwhelmed at the amount of posts and replies I have seen... My brother was a great guy, viewing all of these posts/replies just proves that...We all knew he loved riding, and riding, and riding some more... There was no talking him out of it... We all tried.. We accepted it and prayed God would watch over him..We never expected anything to ever happen..
We chose "One Legacy" because organ donation was important to Bill... If you do anything in Bill's honor be a "donor".
Thank you all for your kind words.. My God bless all of you and keep you safe as you ride...
Love you little brother.... Rest in Peace
Seeing your screen name on the end of this thread took my breath away. Thank you. Thank you for coming here - thank you for accepting his passion. We are all so very sorry for your loss. I hope your heart heals.
I completely believe in organ donation. I am a donor, and encourage those around me to be aware of their options and the benefits that can come to the world by choosing to be a donor.
As I wipe tears from my eyes / Thank you, again.
Gas Man
10-09-2011, 07:29 AM
I can't say it better than zoom said...
Thank you and God bless you during times like this.
Particle Man
10-09-2011, 08:05 AM
You don't know me, but I am one of Bill's sisters....call me Car.... I think all of you are AWESOME! I am overwhelmed at the amount of posts and replies I have seen... My brother was a great guy, viewing all of these posts/replies just proves that...We all knew he loved riding, and riding, and riding some more... There was no talking him out of it... We all tried.. We accepted it and prayed God would watch over him..We never expected anything to ever happen..
We chose "One Legacy" because organ donation was important to Bill... If you do anything in Bill's honor be a "donor".
Thank you all for your kind words.. My God bless all of you and keep you safe as you ride...
Love you little brother.... Rest in Peace
I have to admit: seeing his username in here made my heart skip a beat. I, too, couldn't say it better than Azoomm already has.
So very sorry for your loss. :(
Tmall
10-09-2011, 08:53 AM
The guys/ gals have said it all. Thanks Car.
I don't think I've ever been moved by the passing of an online friend before. And this has been on my mind continuously since it happened. Seeing 101's screen name made me think "Too far Bill, way too far" then I see it's one of HIS family expressing their appreciation to us. Class all around.
Thanks again.
Smittie61984
10-09-2011, 10:16 AM
Seeing 101's screen name made me think "Too far Bill, way too far" then I see it's one of HIS family expressing their appreciation to us. Class all around.
I thought that too.
I'll donate to One Legacy. Are we going to be able to do it through TWFix?
Thank you for coming here, Car. Really appreciate you guys taking the time to respond to us in your time of mourning. I really wish I had gotten to know 101 a lot better and gotten to meet him.
Thanks...
To everyone wanting to give to One Legacy as part of the TWFix donation. Gas Man will be the give to point and he will make the donation for us all. We will be doing this private, so those that either do not want to give or wish their donation to remain private will not have to worry about anything publicly posted.
If you wish to give no matter how large or small to One Legacy through TWFix donation, please send Gas Man a pm asking for his paypal address and he will respond with it. Label the donation as a gift to send it to him, so the money is not hit up with fees. If you do not have paypal, send me or him a pm and we can work something out if you still want to donate.
We will not be releasing who gives what or even who gives period. You don't even have to label your username to the donation, so it can never be tied to you. This is just about giving in Bill's honor to a good organization that Bill supported.
Porkchop
10-09-2011, 12:34 PM
Oh my... I opened up the thread and the first thing I saw was his avatar.
Thanks for taking the time Car!!! It is really great to get feedback from the family side.
After having a family member wait for organ donation, all of my family have the logo on our liscences. When my father unexpectedly passed a two years back, it was only the right thing to do to donate what we could. (The running joke was that they could take whatever they wanted, but he didnt have many healthy organs left. :lol:) Organ donation is a great thing, and unless an individual is bound by religious beliefs, it should be a standard....
HurricaneHeather
10-09-2011, 12:42 PM
Thanks Car for posting. Azoomm said it perfectly.
shmike
10-10-2011, 10:15 AM
The guys/ gals have said it all. Thanks Car.
I don't think I've ever been moved by the passing of an online friend before. And this has been on my mind continuously since it happened. Seeing 101's screen name made me think "Too far Bill, way too far" then I see it's one of HIS family expressing their appreciation to us. Class all around.
Thanks again.
My thoughts exactly.
Kaneman
10-10-2011, 10:25 AM
Thank you Sean.
Someone is getting an exceptionally healthy Heart.
RIP Bill.
NO SHIT RIGHT?!?! That person is going to feel like freaking Superman!
Gas Man
10-10-2011, 05:13 PM
Sorry for my delay everybody. Trip didn't heads up me that I was indeed doing the collection... will respond to PM's now.
If you want faster response, feel free to EMAIL (http://www.twowheelfix.com/sendmessage.php?do=mailmember&u=8)me thru the forum. That goes straight to my phone.
HurricaneHeather
10-10-2011, 05:23 PM
Thanks for taking this on. ;)
Gas Man
10-10-2011, 09:31 PM
It's my honor
Sorry for my delay everybody. Trip didn't heads up me that I was indeed doing the collection... will respond to PM's now.
If you want faster response, feel free to EMAIL (http://www.twowheelfix.com/sendmessage.php?do=mailmember&u=8)me thru the forum. That goes straight to my phone.
I figured all the pm's would provide enough notification. LOL. You volunteered.
Gas Man
10-10-2011, 09:57 PM
Nah it's fine... I just didn't know I actually got elected... LOL
Nah it's fine... I just didn't know I actually got elected... LOL
We only vote on meaningless stuff here. It's to feint a democracy, when in reality it's a authoritarian rule. You were appointed, sucker. :nee:
Gas Man
10-10-2011, 10:16 PM
It's fine... honestly...
quackPOT
10-10-2011, 11:58 PM
Terrible news :(
RIP
dianna
10-11-2011, 11:35 AM
My name is dianna, one of Bills sisters. I am impressed and overwhelmed with the camaraderie shown within the bike community. It makes me proud of my little brothere that he had such a network of friends and aquaintences (even if you always did not agree!). Even for those that never met him personally, but still send kind words our way...thank you.
I plan to speak at his funeral this Thursday in Illinois. I will let everyone know how great it was to hear from all of you on this and other forums! I want to be able to talk about Bill's love for riding. I know he loved to ride the Ortega highway because he loved to do that lean thing when you turn...what is that called?
This has been a difficult time for our family, it helps us to heal knowing Bill was doing what he loved and living life to the fullest. He was a very kind and generous soul. He planned to donate a kidney to a friend in need. Did not have the chance to do this. Make sure that if you do anything, you have your donor sticker on you license, so others can live on through you if something were to ever happen.
Blessings,
Dianna
My name is dianna, one of Bills sisters. I am impressed and overwhelmed with the camaraderie shown within the bike community. It makes me proud of my little brothere that he had such a network of friends and aquaintences (even if you always did not agree!). Even for those that never met him personally, but still send kind words our way...thank you.
I plan to speak at his funeral this Thursday in Illinois. I will let everyone know how great it was to hear from all of you on this and other forums! I want to be able to talk about Bill's love for riding. I know he loved to ride the Ortega highway because he loved to do that lean thing when you turn...what is that called?
This has been a difficult time for our family, it helps us to heal knowing Bill was doing what he loved and living life to the fullest. He was a very kind and generous soul. He planned to donate a kidney to a friend in need. Did not have the chance to do this. Make sure that if you do anything, you have your donor sticker on you license, so others can live on through you if something were to ever happen.
Blessings,
Dianna
Thanks so much for coming here, Dianna. Sorry it took awhile to get this post approved, had a busy day at work and apparently none of the other mods caught it either. :nee:
Your brother was an amazing person. He will be very much missed.
I am sorry for your family's loss and will be thinking of you guys.
Lean is fine or you can say dragging a knee.
Gas Man
10-11-2011, 08:49 PM
Thanks so much Dianna for posting here. It means an absolutely so much to us.
I want you to know that we are taking up a collection and are going to make another donation to your family charity in Bill's honor.
Smittie61984
10-11-2011, 08:50 PM
He was a very kind and generous soul. He planned to donate a kidney to a friend in need. Did not have the chance to do this.
Wow. I mean just wow. That is one hell of a friend right there.
I'll be going to California (near Huntington beach) proably within the next 6 months. I'll make sure to visit this man's grave. Then give him 20 push-ups :101:
HurricaneHeather
10-11-2011, 10:28 PM
No doubt you had an amazing brother, Dianna. Thanks for taking the time to post up for us.
Gas Man
10-14-2011, 02:03 AM
Ladies and Gents.... how long do we want to leave the collection open? I've had a few ask...
End of next week, let's say friday at 3pm. I will post an announcement.
Hetare
10-14-2011, 05:48 PM
Hi,
Although I had lost contact with him, I have known 101 since he was on SBN with another user name and was still in Michigan. I joined this forum mostly because of the donation I would like to make. But since I just joined, I do not have a privilege to send a PM. How should I handle?
Gas Man
10-14-2011, 08:20 PM
Go ahead and email me (http://www.twowheelfix.com/sendmessage.php?do=mailmember&u=8) and I will get you my PayPal info.
Hetare
10-14-2011, 08:57 PM
Go ahead and email me (http://www.twowheelfix.com/sendmessage.php?do=mailmember&u=8) and I will get you my PayPal info.
As I mentioned in my previous message, I can't. Maybe I shouldn't post it here, but this is what I get when I try:
Hetare, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:
Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
was92v
10-14-2011, 10:22 PM
I was sorry to hear of 101's passing. RIP man.
Gas Man
10-14-2011, 11:28 PM
Don't worry about that... it's because your membership wasn't approved yet.
You should be able to pm now hetare. You just have to have your first post approved.
Hetare
10-15-2011, 03:05 PM
Don't worry about that... it's because your membership wasn't approved yet.
I just sent you a PM. Thank you for doing this.
Gas Man
10-24-2011, 09:44 PM
Closing the collection.
If you haven't donated, contact me before lunch, if you were "mailing" me a check, contact me again for arrangements.
Gas Man
11-15-2011, 06:20 AM
The donation was made for $530 to One Legacy in honor of Bill aka 101lifts.
I got this letter back from One Legacy, blurred out a bit of it out for online posting reasons... DUH!
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Misc/scan0001A-1.jpg
Thanks to everybody that helped!
Converge
11-22-2011, 02:07 PM
I dont post on CF or here very often but for whatever reason decided to jump on today and just found out about this.
I always liked 101 on CF. Im sure hell be missed by many.
azoomm
12-05-2011, 04:13 PM
Just thought of Bill today... :101:
weird, it still doesn't seem right.
Went to send out the torrents for the wsbk opener and saw that Bill was the first guy on the email list.That one hurt. Miss you buddy, RIP
Racerboy
05-13-2012, 03:42 AM
Its been a while since being on the boards and after signing on this evening I saw that Bill had passed back in October....as late as this may be, my heart goes out to all who know him as well as his family. It's always challenging to accept the loss of a extended motorcycle family member.
R.I.P Bill
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