beerbudget Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Got there at about noon on Thursday. Road in was decent. Not crowded at all. Dunes were nice! First trip of the season. Actually the first trip in over a year. Finally got the Bombardier up and running, only to lose battery power on the Thursday evening ride. Oh well. The rest of the bikes ran great. Overall a good trip. On a sadder note. The trip had purpose. My brother passed away on August 23rd, 2008. One of the things he talked about was when he got better, or even if he didn't just when it cooled off a bit for him, he wanted to go to Dumont for one last ride. On Thursday, we were able to give him his wish. On his sons back, we took his remains for his Final Ride. We went around to the far left of the dunes to the North Pole. After a short stop, we continued to Comp Hill then to the Bowl. Those were his favorite places to go. Its been a tough time for the entire family, but I think this was a fitting tribute to a GREAT MAN! Ride in Peace John! I'll catch up with you again! John Henry Newman. Born June 20, 1960. Died August 23, 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerhouse Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Wow !!!! right on man , that's very moving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dune Dad Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) That was very moving. I glad you were able to give your Bro his final ride... God Bless. Edited October 27, 2008 by Dune Family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerbudget Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) This is the Family. From the top of Comp Hill Edited October 27, 2008 by beerbudget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sincity_blondie Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) Im so sorry for your loss. That just brought tears to my eyes reading that. Thats really awesome he was able to get that last ride. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thanks for sharing! Edited October 27, 2008 by Sincity_blondie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielle Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Im so sorry for your loss. That just brought tears to my eyes reading that. Thats really awesome he was able to get that last right. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thanks for sharing! ^^^^^^^^^^^She took the words right out of my mouth.My thoughts are with you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas style Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 way to honor a friends wishes sounds like he would have liked it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cheese Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 we honored my mom like that @ oceano dunes, and then scattered her ashes there too good job fulfilling his last wish!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyvw Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 wish i coulda been there for it jess. we got there sat afternoon just after you guys left and weather was perfect til sunday evening when we left. prayers said for john, and i hope to see you in the dunes soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I'm sorry to hear about your brother! That's cool that you took him on his last ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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