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bruiser

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On posting. Some of you already know this, especially the GOS. Yesterday Kris and I went to a hospital to see a friend in the ICU. He had been in the hospital and then went home but was readmitted two days later. We felt we needed to see him. We arrived around 1:30. Talked with his daughters and other family/friends. Went in and visited with Ken for a few minutes. He was on medication so was essentially unresponsive but did acknowledge us. He was also on assisted breathing, similar to a cpap. Later his minister came in and Kens daughters, Kris and I and a nurse participated in communion. Ken was able to partake with assistance. We were going to leave around 6:00 but the nurse came in around 5:45 and said his BP had dropped. We stayed longer. We had another short visit with Ken. I told him we would help his girls any way possible, then whispered a private message in his ear. At 6:20 we were told that Ken had passed cradled in his daughters arms. The really sad part of this is Kens wife Laura, passed on October 12, 2013. Ken was an Air Force vet and active in the PGR and was a fun guy to be around. I have both of their Spyders listed on the For Sale forum at Kens request, but will pull that post until I hear from the girls. They have a long hard road ahead as they were still dealing with Laura's passing. If you are a praying person I know they would appreciate it. If you are not, just keep them in your thoughts. We are waiting on the arrangements, and the PGR has already been notified.
 
I saw Kris' post on FB and I was saddened to read it. I had a neighbor that passed away in early August and his wife passed away 2 months later. I guess it was too much for them to go on without their spouses.
 
Bruiser you sure earned my respect today. You have got to be a true friend indeed. Unfortunately things like what just occurred happen every day. The one's that get hurt the worst are the kids". I was no kid when my Dad died and it took me years to come to a point of understanding over it. Now I wonder at times how much time is left on my time card. Then I get the żSpyder out so I can get one more day of riding in. Making it another plus up day.....
 
I saw Kris' post on FB and I was saddened to read it. I had a neighbor that passed away in early August and his wife passed away 2 months later. I guess it was too much for them to go on without their spouses.

I agree. Ken's health wasn't the best and I truly think that he just couldn't go on without Laura. I know what my dad went through when my mom died. We tried to get Ken to ride with us but he said he just couldn't do it. That's when he asked me to help him sell their Spyders.
 
Comfort

If the daughters are Christians, they can be comforted through the Word of God. Regardless of others circumstances this is always my best "tool" at times of death of a loved one. It sometimes helps with non-Christians. Prayers certainly go up for them and also especially for you for wisdom and strength.
 
My prayers for the souls of Ken and his wife, and for their children . . . losing a parent is tough, no matter your age . . .
 
I'm not a praying person but I am moved to send my deepest sympathy to the two daughters. They do indeed have a tough road to follow for the next while. Glad they were able to be there.

I went over to the UK for a week to be with my dying mum in 1998. Visited her every day then took a morning off to visit another relative. She died during those few hours & I deeply regret that.
 
I'm not a praying person but I am moved to send my deepest sympathy to the two daughters. They do indeed have a tough road to follow for the next while. Glad they were able to be there.

I went over to the UK for a week to be with my dying mum in 1998. Visited her every day then took a morning off to visit another relative. She died during those few hours & I deeply regret that.


I was not at hand when my mom, dad and brother died. To this day I regret it.
 
That is so sad.
Those girls are very fortunate to have people like yourself in their lives at such a time in their lives.
God Bless all of you!
 
Ken is now with Laura again. :pray::pray:
They will be missed here by friends and family left behind..
But they are as they need to be; together!
 
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