Death of a Member from Tenn. USA

Post by **FZRDude** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 7:05 pm

It is with deep regret that I have to be the bearer of bad news. One of our friends from this forum was killed today in a motorcycle accident on his way into work.

John Douglas aka Silver was a great friend and devoted Husband and Father of two.

Although he and I never met face to face, we had many a long conversation on the board and on the phone, we were closer than most who see their friends everyday. I can't tell you how much he meant to his family. Heck, I'd call down there to talk to John and wind up talking to Karen, his wife, for an hour or two. Some of the best folks you could ever meet. She would go on and on about all the things he was doing to make their lives better.

God Speed my Friend....

http://www.t-g.com/story/1484020.html

Admin Edit: The Story from the link above....

A Wartrace man died early Monday afternoon when his Suzuki SV6 motorcycle collided with a Tyson feed truck at 5099 Highway 64 east, in front of the Jimmy Hawkins Farm.
John Stanley Douglas, 46, was killed instantly, said Tennessee State Trooper Chad McAnally.

"The feed truck was traveling east on 64 and it was slowing to make a left turn to go to the chicken barns," said McAnally. "There was a Sequatchie dump truck behind the feed truck and the motorcycle was behind the dump truck. He pulled out to pass them both."

McAnally said he was told by the driver of the dump truck that Douglas appeared to speed up as he passed him.

"I think he thought he could get by the feed truck," the trooper said.

Instead, the motorcycle struck the front left fender and wheel of the semi and was knocked beneath the truck. Douglas's body came to rest on the other side of the feed truck and the motorcycle was crushed beneath the rear wheels.

The Tyson driver, Eddie Wayne Sells, 56, of Huntland, was unharmed, and no charges will be filed.

"All of his equipment was working, including turn signals," said McAnally, who tested the equipment and confirmed it with the driver of the dump truck and other witnesses. "Speed was definitely a factor
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dragracer1951 · Post by **dragracer1951** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 7:31 pm

I just heard
Thoughts and prayers...

orionburn · Post by **orionburn** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 7:59 pm

I don't know what to say other than how terrible this is. I only had the chance to talk to John on the phone once, but from that single conversation along with his participation on the board knew he was a great guy. Sad to hear about this happening so close to the holidays. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and children.

RUFtech · Post by **RUFtech** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 10:21 pm

My deepest condolences. He will be missed by all.

Post by **Hooligan** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 10:40 pm

I just got the email Tim. I spoke with John a few times and had nothing but pleasant conversations. If you speak to his wife and family over the next few days, let them know that the members here all regret his passing.

He was an enthusiastic yzf/fzr enthusiast and an all around great guy.

hotcam · Post by **hotcam** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 11:07 pm

Please let his family know that (even all the way over here in Australia) his genuine character and goodwill shone through in his forum posts, to lose him is a tragedy.

pacer · Post by **pacer** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 11:40 pm

god Speed

Yoniboi · Post by **Yoniboi** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 3:29 pm

That's such a tragedy. I don't have words to describe...

My thoughts are with his family.

John

rgvlc · Post by **rgvlc** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 4:46 pm

R.I.P Makes you realise how easy it is to be here one minute gone the next.

Yoniboi · Post by **Yoniboi** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 5:25 pm

Ain't that the truth! Every time I see a rider down post I think about whether I'm being selfish or not riding, what with two kids and all, but then I give my self a kick in the shins and remember that non of us, particularly on this particular forum, ride bikes to prove anything...

I feel for his family, and I hope they don't begrudge him his bikes having lost him to them.

J

RocknFZR1000 · Post by **RocknFZR1000** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 11:50 pm

Never delt with him personally, but I'm very sorry to hear the horrible news, we will keep his family in our prayers...

ozzyfzr · Post by **ozzyfzr** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 4:58 am

My thoughts go to his wife and children!!!
RIP Silver
Regards
Ozzyfzr

stan · Post by **stan** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:54 am

i don't know what to say, this news has left me cold,

God speed to a great guy who devoted a lot of time to this forum

stan

ace of spades · Post by **ace of spades** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 10:23 am

My condolences to the whole family

A Toast to an absent buddy

haunter · Post by **haunter** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 2:33 pm

oh my god. devastating news.

:sad

I don't know what to say other than that.

Tim please please pass all of our thoughts and prayers to his family.

-Doug

Ck · Post by Ck » Wed Dec 10, 2008 9:10 pm

dealt with Silver a few times, seemed like great guy
sorry to hear that he has passed

condolences

Ck

YEC_YZF750SP · Post by **YEC_YZF750SP** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 2:51 am

I can't even imagine what his wife and kids are going through right now........very sad indeed and my thoughts and prayers are with them.

For this to happen during the Holiday Season is heart-breaking. :sad

KontoBoy · Post by **KontoBoy** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:21 am

I heard the sad news yesterday and can't say how difficult it was to bear. I talked with John numerous times over the last year, at first about a Thunderace in my area he was interested in buying, and then about work on the bike after he bought it. The conversations would always drift over in to talk about our careers and families and his plans for their home.

From those conversation I could tell that in addition to being a motorcycle enthusiast that he was a dedicated father and family man. John's tone and tenure and thoughtful discussion won my admiration.

My prayers and condolences go out to Karen, Sean and Erin, and may John--father, husband and friend to many--rest in peace.

thunderaceDan · Post by **thunderaceDan** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:42 pm

wow I really just cant believe that, very sad to hear, I never met him but reading this brought a tear to my eye. my thoughts and prayers are with his family. RIP JOHN

chengsr · Post by **chengsr** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:41 pm

My condolences to the family.

rest in peace John.