fish_antlers
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posted May 20, 2008 04:15 PM
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VincentHill
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posted May 20, 2008 04:35 PM
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Man you guys, you're bringing tears to my eyes. I didn't know buddy, but judging from your comments, he must of been a very special person. My prayers and best thoughts to his family and friends. Speaking from experience, I know what it's like to not only beat cancer, but have to live with the possibility of its return. It says a lot about Buddy's character that he he didn't quit living, but went for the gusto, something I need to do myself....., really get back in the saddle instead of just being a poser....
"It is impossible for anything so natural, so necessary, and so universal as death should ever have been designed as an evil to mankind. Teach me to live that i may dread the grave as little as my bed."
Take the Best Friend you ever had and then make him Everyones Best Friend then Make him the Most unassuming person anyone ever met, Then make him a very Generous person with his time and THEN you just start to have Buddy! One of the Kindest Gentle Man I have ever met. That is why in the Picture at MIR I am right behind Buddy because no one is good enough to be in front of him! BUD DEE!! Bud Dee!! bud dee!!
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TurboBlew
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posted May 20, 2008 04:58 PM
Sorry to read this Karl. My condolences!
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CrotchRocket
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posted May 20, 2008 05:43 PM
Rest In Peace Buddy, it was nice to have met you!!!
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ninja12
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posted May 20, 2008 05:56 PM
Karl you were are a real friend to many, especially buddy, and it showed.
My prayer are for your also.
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BlackMagic14
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posted May 20, 2008 06:34 PM
What a testament to the character of this man.
Godspeed, and rest high on that mountain.
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shiphteey
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posted May 20, 2008 07:03 PM
 Edited By: shiphteey on 20 May 2008 20:07
FUCK! Damn, Buddy was a good guy...schooled us all at MIR and was a great helpful guy at TX Mile:
Buddy loaned me some nitrous at the TX Mile....stand up guy:
I'll miss you Buddy, RIP.
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sleeperbusa
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posted May 20, 2008 07:24 PM
Karl,
I saw a video of Buddy the other day drag racing the 14. He was in the right lane I believe at an eigth mile track. I didn't realize he was that agressive off the line. Does anyone have any video that they can post?
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Hawkman
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posted May 20, 2008 08:32 PM
I'm bummed that I never met Buddy. Sounds like he was the type of human being that should be emulated. Prayers to his family and kudos to all of you who were able to meet and spend time with him. I didn't have that luxury.
Peace be with you, Buddy.
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kcadby
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posted May 20, 2008 08:37 PM
So sorry for the loss...
I've lost two friends in two years to Cancer 
RIP Buddy...
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frEEk
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posted May 20, 2008 09:24 PM
Buddy really fought the good fight and lived life to the fullest, and despite the bad luck never appeared down or took anger out on anyone. As has been said here before, he was as fine an example of a class act as I've ever met.
Glad I got a chance to meet you at least once Buddy.
Enjoy the peace. You've earned it.
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princesskiwi
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posted May 20, 2008 09:25 PM
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NinjaNick
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posted May 20, 2008 09:39 PM
RIP
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kawachan
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posted May 20, 2008 10:03 PM
We'll miss you at the track Buddy!! I am glad that I made that trip to MIR with you and Karl, as I got to know a true warrior. A class act for sure. You will be missed....
Words can't say enough.....
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stevewfl
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posted May 20, 2008 10:42 PM
unfortunately I never had the opportunity to meet him, my condolences and RIP Buddy
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entropy
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posted May 21, 2008 02:30 AM
Edited By: entropy on 21 May 2008 03:36
Buddy's wife andaughter both asked me to invite all of his friends to the ceremonies.
Anybody heard from Matt S. (02zx12rbob)?????
He was very close to Buddy, bought his 14, and was there for Buddy at all times.
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GUNNER
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posted May 21, 2008 02:53 AM
WOW ! I never met this man but this hurts like family.... I like to fuck around with most of the people here but would also give a kidney to save most all of the guys. I'm very sad this morning to read this and will keep Buddy's family close in thoughts. Thanks for the pictures Fish..
RIP.... Buddy
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bungaman
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posted May 21, 2008 05:07 AM
did not know him read alot sorry to here i understand he loved scoots and was a great rider....Sorry RIP
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entropy
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posted May 21, 2008 08:41 AM
the "Buddy story" which says it all about his will to win. I didn't see it, but someone here did.
Buddy was racing 1/4 mi and was slightly winning when he missed a gear (3/4?), he looked down to make sure he toed it in, and fell behind the other guy. Being behind was NOT what Buddy liked, so he WOT'd it, hitting nitrous, and felt glee as he flashed past the other guy.
Buddy said he felt like a million bux until he noticed that he was wot in the shut down area, because he had looked down while passing the finish line.
Needless to say he did not stop in time and hit the berm at an estimated 60mph.
His bike stopped but Buddy didn't, and his thigh ripped off one handlebar.
a little bruised, he loaded up his bike, had it fixed and racing a couple weeks later.
what an animal!
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lietoome
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posted May 21, 2008 09:27 AM
I didn't get to talk to Buddy much during the '06 Texas mile, but I did get to meet him. The way that group of guys acted, it was truely like family. I felt beyond welcome. I'm sure it was the bikeland group in general, but the laughter and comradere just orbited around Buddy. Seeing the ways all those guys interacted, was, and still is magical.
Buddy, I'm sorry I ddin't get to know you as well as others, but your spirit, heart and sole will be carried and forwarded with the lives that you touched---forever. Godspeed to you, you are truely an inspirational to us all.
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posted May 21, 2008 09:33 AM
Karl, did you get my pm?
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posted May 21, 2008 04:40 PM
R.I.P. Buddy, Godspeed.
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rgeorge
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posted May 21, 2008 06:21 PM
Edited By: rgeorge on 21 May 2008 19:41
I only got to meet Buddy once, but will remember him forever. He was an extraordinary man, a friend to everyone.
A pic of Buddy at the Spring 07 Texas Mile.
Link to an old thread featuring Buddy: http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?FID=13&TID=33015&set_time=1185455071
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fury
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posted May 22, 2008 02:50 AM
shit.
I never me the man.
Sorry for your loss gentlemen.
Life is really short do not be fooled.
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Y2KZX12R
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posted May 22, 2008 03:44 AM
Buddy sounds like a guy I would have enjoyed meeting very much and he certainly didn't deserve the end he was dealt.
I'm sure you guys who knew him will remember him forever and learn from his example. That's something you can carry forever, and if someone else you meet is lucky, you pass it on to them.
You guys are better people for knowing him, dont be sad.
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