High Country Chapter #422 News and Happenings
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2007 LOH 2nd Annual
LAM fundraiser - HOGs, DOGs and RODs (Aug
26, 2007)
High Country HOG Chapter Ladies of Harley raised $2,494
this year ($1,000 last year). The money is raised for the disease
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, a rare lung disease that affects women.
The LAM Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to the research and
treatment of the disease. There is not yet a cure and the only
option at this time is a lung transplant.
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The 2nd Annual LAM fundraiser - HOGs, DOGs and RODs bike
and car show had 19 car entries, everything from camaro's
and corvette's to touring cars and hot rods. The 1st place Rod winner
was Dennis Rubba with his 1968 Camaro and 2nd place was Larry Johnson
for his 1955 Chevy. We had nine motorcycle entries. The first place
Bike winner was Jody Peterson with her totally redone Heritage and 2nd
place was Michelle Miller with her Fat Boy.
Photos by Mandy
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here to see more.
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Ladies
of Harley meeting's have been moved to:
Casa Alvarez
502 S Public Rd
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 604-4396
Click
here for a map of Casa Alvarez.
LOH meetings are every 1st Wednesday of the month at 7:00. The
meetings are open to all chapter members and guests.
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National H.O.G.
Rallys
A U.S. national H.O.G. rally is like the biggest and
best family reunion you've ever been to, with hundreds or thousands
of your H.O.G. brothers and sisters from all over the U.S. and
the world.
A new 'National HOG Rallys' section has been added under the
'Rides & Events' group.
Photos by Mandy & Teri
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MSF
Advanced Rider Class 2006 and 2007
In the 2007 MSF Advanced Rider class Mandy writes: Here is a
group shot of those in the Experienced Riders Course, put on by
ABATE at Front Range Community College in Westminister on May
19th, 2007. We were always on the course, or standing around doing
classroom stuff, so only one photo. Several chapter members were
in attendance. It was great! Photo by Mandy.
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here to see more. |
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2007 High Country
HOG Chapter LOH Garage Sale
April, 28th, 2007; Raising money (over $900) for the Safe Shelter
in Longmont
Photos by Mandy
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here to see more. |
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2007 High Country
Harley-Davidson Spring Fling
(April 21st, 2007: High Country Harley-Davidson)
Photos by Mandy
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here to see more. |
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2nd Annual April-Fools Day ride
April Fool's Day or All Fool's Day, is a holiday of uncertain
origin, known for practical joking and celebrated on the first
of April. The English gave April Fool's Day its first widespread
celebration during the 18th century. Who cares? The way I look
at it, it was a great excuse for an early season ride. See
last year's pictures here.
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here to see more of this year's ride. |
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Boulder Harley-Davidson
- Spring Bash & St Patrick's Day party 2007
Why? Because its St. Patrick's day, the weather is perfect, there
are demo rides, Green beer and Corn Beef and cabbage. The Party
featured:
Harley-Davidson demo rides
Corn Beef and cabbage
Green beer
great sales
lots of fun
Photos by Greg S, Steve S and Mandy, 2007
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here to see more. |
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2007 March Chapter
Meeting
Director, Lee Hull, has changed the face of the High Country
chapter for the better. He conducted the first Saturday morning
meeting in the 21 year history of this chapter. The turn out was
BIG, with over 60 people getting up early, having breakfast and
listening to Lee speak. Many of people were new members. After
the meeting, four brave souls went on the ride to Hudson.
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here to see more. |
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February 2007
HOG Chapter meetings are NOW
held the 1st Saturday of each month... 8:30-10:00
am
NOTICE: Starting with the March
2007 chapter meeting, we will meet at Helmets Sports Grille. Look
for more information in the next newsletter.
Following the meeting, a chapter ride will leave High Country
Harley-Davidson dealership at 11:00am.
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here to see more. |
Helmets Sports Grille
6050 Firestone Blvd.
Firestone, CO. 80504
(Located in the King Soopers Shopping Center)
SE corner of Firestone Blvd. and Colorado
Blvd.
2 miles east of I-25 and Hwy 119
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LOH Bowling night
For the first LOH event of the year, there was a great turn out!
About a dozen people bowled with several in the audience cheering
us on. We also had a few who should probably be on the pro circut,
like Karl Wiedenhoff.
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here to see more. |
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High Country HOG members
at 14,150 feet during the 2nd Annual Mount Evans ride
- Bill Peterson took some great pictures.
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here to see more. |
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Pawnee
Buttes 2006 -Wow, what
a great ride this turned out to be, if you were there
you know, but if you weren’t you missed a
fun and educational day on our native Grasslands. Noel and Yvette
Wellborn did a tremendous job in planning this ride. This ride
was rather different than usual. Noel, and Ken Hopp took some
great pictures. Click
here to see more. |
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Birthday
Party 2006 - High Country Harley-Davidson
recently had their 6th birthday party. The party celebrates Scott
& Rachel's purchase of the dealership in 1999 and subsequent
move to the location on I25- & hwy 52. Greg S and Lee H took
some great pictures.
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here to see more. |
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Local ride maps
have been put online. The road captain team
has put together some great local rides. Greg S has spear-headed
the map generation with aid and input from the team. Greg &
Stuart have created some great maps.
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here to see more. |
2005-6 Chapter Meetings
May (and all summer ) Chapter Meetings
will be at the Millennium Hotel (Boulder)
Millennium Hotel
Boulder 1345 28th St, Boulder, CO
For
more information click here.
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Sunday
Rides continue - April 9, 2006
Mandy,
our 2006 Chapter Assistant Director, says: "12 people
rode today, from Longmont up to Kermits near Idaho Springs. The
weather was excellent."
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1st Annual
April Fools Day Ride - 2006
April Fool's Day or All Fool's Day, is a holiday of uncertain origin,
known for practical joking and celebrated on the first of April.
The English gave April Fool's Day its first widespread celebration
during the 18th century. Who cares? The way I look at it, it was
a great excuse for an early season ride. The morning was gray and
cloudy, I wondered if this was going to be a hit or a miss. Click
here to see more pictures.
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5th Anal
Pool Tournament
I believe Clint Eastwood said it best in one of the Dirty Harry
movies when he said, “A man has to know his limitations”.
I do, its Pool, If you were not at the recent Pool Tourney held
at The Bit Of Billiards you missed a lot of good fun. Click
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2nd Annual
- Road Captain training
| 2nd Annual - Road Captain training |
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Deron & Bob F. taught an excellent Road Captain training class.
20 chapter members attended and learned the proper procedures to
help keep our chapter rides safe. |
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April Chapter Meeting will be at the Boulder Harley-Davidson
Shop
Boulder Harley-Davidson Shop
2901 55th Street
At Pearl Parkway and 55th Street
Click
here for a map
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 545-6777
Chapter Email 'Announcements' open to
everyone
The Chapter email announcements are now open for anyone to subscribe
to. The idea is that when non-members receive the frequent High Country
Colorado Chapter #422 email announcements, that they will be encouraged
to join. Click
here to subscribe.
Boulder Harley-Davidson Logo
contest
Give us our 'swooosh', Nike has one, McDonald's does too. High Country
HD has a great one. Now Boulder
Harley-Davidson needs a logo! It's been over two years and we want
an identity our very own. We need your help to design a logo befitting
the location and the character of the store. And we are willing to pay
you to get one.
Any form,
any design,
any concept?.
You give us the winning concept, we give you $500 in-store credit.
A second place alternate gets $100 in-store credit.
We will also hold a series of consolation drawings for all non-winning
entrants to give away five $20 gift cards and a T-shirt with the winning
logo on it. And you needn't?t be an artist or industrial designer in
order to win. We will have the design turned into formats for our use
and refined to suit our needs. Sketches and other forms of entry are
acceptable as long as they uniquely define your concept thoroughly.
A complete set of rules that are updated will soon be available at Boulder
Harley-Davidson, High Country Harley-Davidson and on their respective
WEB sites including the HOG chapter WEB site. ............................................o~'o
Rules:
- All entries must be submitted at Boulder Harley
where the submitter signs a waiver and the entry is date and time
stamped by a Boulder Harley employee.Entries can be submitted up until
the end of business May 13. The winners get announced at the
DAV Vet's Run, 02July. Winners need not be present to win, you will
be called to pick up prizesYou can enter more than once but only one
entry will be used for the consolation drawings.No use of the following
images will be acceptable: human skulls, weaponry, drinking or illegal
drug use, existing or known trade mark or copy right material. Any
entries that contain these images will be disqualified from the entire
contest.Other than contest prizes, no enumeration nor award for the
use of any of the concepts will be granted. (see waiver for more details)By
signing the waiver, the contestant gives up all future rights and
control of the use of their concept.Boulder Harley reserves the right
to modify and use all entries.Boulder Harley retains all submissions.All
entrants will sign a binding agreement that gives up all rights to
their concept other than as described in this contest.Boulder Harley
staff will be the final judges.
- Boulder Harley reserves the right to disqualify
any entry from the final selection.
Read more here.
April 22 MSF MotorCycle
Safety Class - Start your ENGINES! ....or should I say, 'Get
your motor RUNin'The esteemed longtime MSF instructor, Walt
Hankinson, has agreed to do a special class for: 1. High Country HOG
2. Wind & Fire MCWalt has 'the eye' and with his 50+ years of motorcycling
experience, has the ability to see and identify the items that can make
the most difference in individual rider's cycling. I have experienced
true breakthroughs in my own riding under Walt's coaching. There is
space for 12 riders. Vote with YOUR MONEY! CALL ABATE OF COLORADO TO
REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS. The first folks with their money in will get
the spots. Be sure to tell them you are High Country HOG or Wind &
Fire MC to get into this class. This is not an advertised class. Call
Deb at ABATE 303 789-3264 or deb@abateofcolo.org COST: $60
(normally $75) HOG members with current membership at
time of class receive rebate of $50 from HOG good for Motorclothes;
HOG registration; or membership renewal (one $50 award per year per
member for safety).
HOW: You use your own bike (make sure you have legal
tires/legal serviced brakes);
* CURRENT REGISTRATION
* DRIVERS LICENSE-MOTORCYCLE
* PROOF OF CURRENT INSURANCE
* eye protection;
* helmet
* HELMET;
* gloves;
* LONGSLEEVE STURDY SHIRT OR JACKET;
* LONG STURDY PANTS;
* STURDY BOOTS;
* no tennis shoes;
* NO TENNIS SHOES.
* Did I repeat myself? Yes.
LOCATION: Front Range Community College; Westminster
WHEN: Saturday April 22 Check with ABATE for time (noon
or 1p to dinnertime)
CANCELLATIONS: NO CANCELLATIONS, but yes, you can transfer
your slot to someone else
NOTE: We will likely do another MSF class in the fall
with some of the other instructors' April 22 is the only time Walt could
be available for us.
Let me know if you get in; I'll put your name down on a roster. - Eric
Safety Officer
HighCountryHOG.com is now
listed at National HOG (www.hog.com) web-site
chapter
National HOG writes: "Congratulations! The
High Country Chapter web site located at www.highcountryhog.com has
been approved to be listed on hog.com, members.hog.com and in the Harley-Davidson
dealer locator. Your chapter link should appear in within the next two
weeks. Once again congratulations on the great job. Thank you for your
time and dedication to the Harley Owners Group."
2006 Chapter Officers
were elected
Officer Name
Director Bob Foster
Assistant Director Mandy Patron
Volunteers Karen Masek
Membership Tammie Foster
Activities (Events&Rides) Frank Cifrese
Secretary Michele Mulder
Chief Road Captain Deron Mason
Ladies Of Harley Officer Kathy Vigil
Editor Carol Dreith
Photographer Greg Sandras
Safety Officer Eric Sondeen
Webmaster Steve Sayler
Welcomer Val Perry
Santa's Sleigh run 2005
- Lisa Fierer of SafeHouse writes: "High Country
Harley Owner’s Group hosted the 11h Annual Santa’s Sleigh
Run Toy Ride benefiting Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence.
On December 3rd, 2005, over 100 riders participated for a frosty, yet
festive ride from High Country Harley Davidson in Fredrick, Colorado,
to the Moose Lodge in Longmont. Over $3,000.00 was raised and over $1500
in toys were donated to the Safehouse.
This generous support helps Safehouse to offer much-needed services
to victims of domestic abuse in Boulder and Broomfield Counties and
to provide toys for children who may not have otherwise received gifts
this holiday season.
Heartfelt thanks goes out to all of the organizers, participants, volunteers,
and supporters of this event: ConAgra, La Mariposa
Restaurant, Moose Lodge #1548 and Moose Lodge Bartenders, High
Country H-D, Poplar Grove Care Center, Catfish Curly’s,
Four Paws & Co., Main St. Tattoo, Knit One Purl Too, Brent Johnson,
Le Peep, 3 Margarita’s, Nicolo’s Pizza, Pumphouse Brewery,
Mead Café/Diehard Saloon, Chili’s Grill and Bar Louisville,
CO, Ideal Industries, Pete’s Place, Integrated Safety Sys, Carrabba’s
Italian Grill, Chameleon 212, Old Sante Fe Mexican Grille."
Holiday Newsletter online
- With a New Director, Bob Foster, and December's chapter meeting next
week, we are happy to announce that a Holiday
Newsletter is now available.
Meeting changes:Chapter
- Starting with the November 2005 chapter meeting,
we will meet at High Country Harley-Davidson / Frederick. We
will hold our winter meetings at the dealership through April. From
May through October, Dan and the Millennium, have agreed to host our
meetings in the pavilion. Look for more information in the next newsletter.
Please keep in mind that the October 2005 meeting will be at the Millennium.
LOH - Meetings are held
monthly on the second Wednesday of the month. Meetings will
be held at Las Palmeras, 1950 Main St., Longmont. Phone 303.682.0898
at 7:00pm.
Oct 12, 2005 at 7:00 pm - Las Palmeras
Nov 9, 2005 at 7:00 pm - Las Palmeras
Dec 14, 2005 at 7:00 pm - Las Palmeras
HOG Chapter emails
- You may have noticed that the HOG chapter is
now being proactive in letting you know about events and happens
of interest to High Country Colorado Chapter #422 members.
The emails come addressed from: From: HighCountry
HOG chapter, so If your not getting them, either double
check your 'Bulk', or
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.High Country Chapter Colorado #422
Safety classes! Reserve now for two safety offerings:April
9, 2005 (reserve with Fred Johnson)
MANAGING EMERGENCIES FOR MOTORCYCLISTS (Class size 10)
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm High Country Break Room (upstairs) Half day Saturday
morning class covering essentials of group
safety/management of emergency incident
Initial safety for you and your bike at incident scene
Encountering a downed biker; how does the group react?
To move or not to move an injured rider?
Traffic management
Helmet; Leave on/Take off?
Basic injury assessment
Emergency patient movement
Small group for "hands on"
Wear comfy/loose fitting clothing
Bring FULL COVERAGE OR FLIP HELMETS if you have them--we'll practice
Bring your bike first-aid kit and inventory if you have have one
THIS IS NOT A FIRST AID CLASS! Certification for excellent first aid
can be obtained from the American Red Cross or the Community College
EMT
programs.
June 18, 2005 (Reserve with Eric Sondeen, $45 check to "ABATE of
Colorado")
EXPERIENCED RIDER CLASS (Motorcycle Safety Foundation/ABATE)
12:00- 5 pm Front Range Community College-Westminster For riders with
a year or more experience Hone skills on bike handling with your own
bike Corner entry/exit; U-turns; stopping; road debris; emergency braking
Very little classroom; lots of on-bike drills Must have good tread depth,
clutch, brakes at safe levels (will be inspected on-site) Helmet, gloves,
long-sleeved shirt, long pants, sturdy shoes, sunscreen,
water, sunglasses MSF and leading trainers suggest you get training
every two years minimum interval Special class/discount set up for High
Country HOG and Wind & Fire MC (firefighters) $45 HOG members receive
voucher for up to $50 reimbursement voucher good for HOG dues, HOG events,
Fly N Ride, or Motorclothes purchases. Any MSF class (need certificate
and receipt) will meet requirements for "Safe Rider" pin from
HOG. Limit one award/voucher per year. Registration is NON-REFUNDABLE;
however, you can sell/transfer your space to a fellow member if you
cannot come. The cost of this classroom is well under the deductible
for an ER visit or chrome/paint touch up costs--save your bike/save
yourself, give your passenger a well trained rider!
One of the best gifts you can give yourself and fellow riders is to
become
a lifetime student of motorcycle safety! High Country HOG is one of
the
safest and safety minded groups you can ride with. We are always looking
for ways to increase our safe vehicle operation and group preparedness--drop
an email or give a call to Eric Sondeen, Safety Officer if you have
ideas, presenters, or concerns on rider safety for our Chapter. esondeen@earthnet.net
303 475-8210 cell
Eric Sondeen
PO Box 3157
Boulder CO 80307-3157
USA
esondeen@earthnet.net
Remembering North America's Fallen Wildland Firefighters. Please see
www.wffoundation.org
Renew your "52 Club" for 2005!
News.. thats NOT SO new-
Some older news stories from 2004 - many stories and
items listed here still have interesting pictures and information. Folks,
this is your chapter history.
2004
Santa’s Sleigh Run Donation & Volunteer List
Donator:
American Dance Band
American Iron Magazine (5 One Yr. Subs)
Brother’s Plumbing ($50 & Calendar)
Boulder Toyota (Signed Baseball & $100 Cash)
Cingato Jewelry (Earrings & Necklace)
Colorado State Patrol
ConAgra Foods (385 lbs. Turkey Breast)
COSTCO, Superior (Cookies & Brownies
Creation Chamber (2 Bronco Tickets)
Die Hard Saloon (7 Tee Shirts)
Frederick Police Department
High Country Harley Davidson (Door Prizes, 3 Day Rental)
Longmont Emergency Unit
Longmont Police Department
Lucky’s Market (Cookies & Brownies)
Michael Lichter (3 Autographed Posters)
Millennium Harvest House (Over Night w/ Breakfast)
Moose Lodge #1548 (Use of Lodge)
Nicolo’s Pizza ($15 Gift Cert.)
Pump House Brewery ($20 Gift Cert.)
Pete’s Place ($70 Gift Certs.)
Postnet, (Printing) Lafayette
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Volunteers:
Fred H. Johnson
Diane Casper
Debbie L. Finn-Johnson
Karl Wiedenhoff
Teri Hull
Phred Cichowski
Lee Hull
Frank Cifrese
Doug Risedorf
Debbie Anello
Deron Mason
Chris Bickel
Robbi Holmes
Greg Risedorf
Stacie Ekberg
Barbara Johnson
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Jerry Ekberg
Brent Johnson
Lisa Fierer Karen Masek
Carl Patron
Cindy Pomal
Mandy Patron
Joe Pomasl
Fred Kreider
Wayne Tatro
Debby Kreider Julie Tatro
Mike Kottyan Dave Perry
Bob Foster
Val Perry
Don Olson
Jim Jones
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Cloud Blue, owned by Former Director,
Dave P. took 3rd place
1st Annual Car & Bike show, benefits
Laradon Hall, a school for kids with special needs. Sponsored
by the Longmont Moose.
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The High Country Chapter Colorado #422 3rd
Annual Anal Pool Tournament.
at Rev Buzzweed'sp.
Photos by Lee Hull.
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2004 Newsletters
are now online. The online newsletters now have
a smaller size for very very fast download, even if you have a 56K dialup
connection.
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Don't be left behind.
You may not be receiving US post office mailed
copies of the High Country H.O.G. Chapter Newsletter after this
month, if your 2004 dues have not been paid. We don't want to say
goodbye, but we need to hear from you by April 15 to keep you on
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Maybe you think your dues don't need to be paid until later this year.
Unfortunately, there has been some confusion around expiration dates.
The Chapter membership year runs from January to December each year.
So whether you join the club in January or November, your dues will
be $15.00 (or $10.00 for the second member at the same address), and
expire in December of that year.
There are lots of good things happening this year. Don't miss out!
Send in your dues today. Don't be left behind. If you have any questions
please:
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Boulder Harley-Davidson
2901 55th St. Boulder
303-545-6777
Grand Opening
March 20th, 2004 |
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Sunday Rides continue - March
21, 2004
Lee Hull, Our 2004 Chapter Photographer, says: "10 people
rode today, from Longmont up around Carter Lake, up to Ft Collins,
over to Timnath, down thru Windsor, Millikin, and Greeley back
to the store in Frederick."
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BEREAVEMENT NOTICE - Rick StewartRick Stewart passed away peacefully
at 4:12 a.m. with his wife Kathleen at his side February 9, 2004 due
to complications from cancer. A table with Rick's jacket and some of
his photos has been set out at High Country.From the funeral: Rick loved
his motorcycle more than anything. His special baby was his 95th anniversary
model. He last rode it July 4th 2003. He was a chapter road captain
and lastly in 2001 & 2002 he was the chapter photographer.His riding
days started as a boy when his dad and he rode a Honda 125 from Denver
to San Diego. They slept on picnic benches and roadside parks. Passing
a big 18- wheeler he was indoctrinated to riding as a bee got in his
helmet. This was not his last encounter with nature while riding. Recently
he rode to AZ to see his mother and this time without a helmet, Rick
got so sun burned his eyes were swollen shut. Rick was a quiet man
but his stature stood out.
Many times he would be noticeably absent from chapter events. Well,
until we would be on our way as a group and somewhere along the way
there would be Rick, at the perfect vantage point, taking pictures for
the chapter of the procession of bikes.
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The High Country Chapter Colorado #422 Support
Our Troops/Adopt a Soldier display
at the High Country Harley-Davidson dealership.
Photos by Ruby.
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The High Country HOG members at the
2003 'LOH Buena Vista Overnighter', June 26th
Photos by Donna T.
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to read more. |
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