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posted July 22, 2003 11:11 PM
A passing
It's with sorrow and fond remembrance that I must let everyone know that Zhooligan passed away today. He was a good friend, a business partner and a confidante that I completely trusted. His passing has left a big hole in my life, and he will be missed by many. His wit, charm and completely giving nature made him the best friend I had.
Don was riding his Yamaha Raptor ATV down near Coos Bay, OR today. He was riding with three other guys, and got a lot of air off one of the razorback ridges in the dunes down there. While in mid-air, he got seperated from the ATV and on landing, suffered massive trauma to his spine.
He was declared DOA upon reaching the nearest medical center.
  
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posted July 22, 2003 11:18 PM
 Edited By: GOZR on 23 Jul 2003 00:31
Hooooo that can't be...!
i have no words i'm in total chock!
a nightmare
waiting for you guys next year...
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TurboBlew
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posted July 22, 2003 11:28 PM
SWFT, Im truely sorry to read this. I was looking foward to meeting him one day. I replied on LABusas... can you post where to send condolence cards?
Godspeed Zhooligan
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TurboBlew
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posted July 22, 2003 11:38 PM
Photo credit: swft
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frEEk
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posted July 23, 2003 12:03 AM
oh god.....
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Otis
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posted July 23, 2003 02:56 AM
NOOOOOO!!!!!! Oh, swft. He was a great member on this board and helped me so many times. I don't know what to say........
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posted July 23, 2003 03:23 AM
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posted July 23, 2003 03:46 AM
R.I.P.
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posted July 23, 2003 04:01 AM
Wow! I was hoping that I was mis understanding this post or somthing.
I cant believe it !
ZH was a great contributor here.
Well he died having fun doing what he liked, I guess its better than laying in a hospital bed with cancer or somthing in pain for months and months.
When its my time I'd choose somthing quick, when I'm doing somthing I really enjoy.
RIP ZH
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posted July 23, 2003 04:13 AM
Edited By: EastBayDave on 23 Jul 2003 16:24
OMG!!! I do not want to believe...
I'm so sorry; condolences to all his friends & family. Someone from the site should send flowers...I'm in...
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posted July 23, 2003 04:14 AM
This is terrible news.I'm very saddened.My condolences to his family and friends.
RIP Zhooligan.
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posted July 23, 2003 04:15 AM
....I'm speechless ...its like I just saw you guys and had breakfast with you guys at Laguna...my condolences to his family and you...rest in peace, Zhoo...
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posted July 23, 2003 04:28 AM
SWFT,
This breaks my heart, I know it must be tough on you.
Being from Washington state I was looking forward to my next trip back and visiting with him.
Like Y2K said, he was enjoying himself. We choose this lifestyle and it is a risky one for sure.
Godspeed Z, you will be missed.
Dan
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sailusvi
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posted July 23, 2003 04:45 AM
Damm!! I am so sorry to hear this. so very very sad. Our prayers go out to his family. God Bless
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kawair
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posted July 23, 2003 04:55 AM
Terrible news ! I'm very, very sorry to hear this. He seemed like a great guy and a fountain of real world knowledge on our sport bikes. This makes a sad day.
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted July 23, 2003 04:56 AM
I dont know what to say.... I am in shock. Z was a great part of this board and one of the people that kept me coming back. He will be in my thoughts and prayers. God speed Z.
SWFT, can we get and address to send cards? Dave count me in on the flowers....just let me know.
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posted July 23, 2003 04:57 AM
swft, this is awful news. This saddens me in a huge way, but I can't begin to imagine how you feel. Zhooligan was a great contributor and I enjoyed his post. HE and I saw "eye to eye" on most issues, and even though I didn't know the guy personally, I still felt like I did. Hang tough swft, we are all here for you brother.
My condolences to his family, and to all his friends. I am certain that he will be missed very much by all.
Godspeed..............
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Outlaw1
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posted July 23, 2003 04:57 AM
Edited By: Outlaw1 on 23 Jul 2003 06:02
I'm shocked as many as you all are at this tragic news. I'm so sad to hear this news. I pray for his family and friends in there time of grief.
Swft I am so sorry and I will miss Zhooligans presence here. And also at ZX12R.Org forum.
RIP Friend
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WickedSpeed
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posted July 23, 2003 05:16 AM
Farewell Zhooligan, may the great race track in the sky treat you right.
-WickedSpeed
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posted July 23, 2003 05:17 AM
To those who do not count their life in years, but in how life
has touched them in the past and how much it can hold in the
future; -- Youth is forever
R.I.P
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posted July 23, 2003 05:23 AM
Very sad to know this news. Godspeed zhooligan.
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swft
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posted July 23, 2003 05:27 AM
Thanks everyone for the thoughts and well wishes. I'll post an address to send condolences to later today.
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posted July 23, 2003 06:10 AM
Edited By: Megabyte on 23 Jul 2003 07:53
Larry,
I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes. In the short time that I knew Don, I saw a real human being who was always willing to help, and always wanted to do the right thing. He was a man of great depth, intelligence, and wit, and I will miss him too. If there is anything I can do please let me know. Also, if it's okay with his family, I'd appreciate being able to say one last good bye.
Prov 18:24
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks
closer than a brother. (NIV)
So sorry for you, his family, and everyone who knew Don as friend ...
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DaveInDaytona
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posted July 23, 2003 06:19 AM
Edited By: DaveInDaytona on 23 Jul 2003 10:30
I'm not sure what to say that hasn't already been said. Shock and sadness is all there is at the moment.
Our prayers go out to his family and wishes of consolation to all his friends here.
Godspeed ZH
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posted July 23, 2003 06:22 AM
My heart and prayers go out to his family and to all those that he has touched with his humor, knowledge and most importantly... his friendship. Something I feel he shared with all of us. Though his post count won't increase, his presence on this forum will always be felt and will last forever.
Godspeed, Brother Z... Godspeed
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