another lost rider...

[lotsamtbottls]

i just received an email last night from Robert Harris's (buttn pushin monkey's) brother... apparently Rob was hit by a drunk driver on his way home from work friday night, he was launched off the bike and killed on impact. His brother asked me to spread the word to the bike group. He will be missed, i know that... i know i'll miss getting his funny little messages at work every night (we both worked for OML).

http://www.kezi.com/content/contentID/16264

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f148/ButtnPushnMonky/IMG_0006.jpg


His signature line read:
"No Regrets. That's my Motto.
That and 'Everybody Wang Chung tonight' "

[FJMam]

S**t...................I had hoped to meet him this Spring.http://www.eugenesportbike.com/forum/images/smilies/newsmilies/frown.gif


Damn it all!

He always made me smile and seemed to have a level head on his shoulders.

My deepest thoughts for his family and friends.

Plz keep us posted. How can we help?

[TAT2D]

Damn...............http://www.eugenesportbike.com/forum/images/smilies/newsmilies/frown.gif
Never met him personally, but always enjoyed reading his posts, and looked forward to meeting him when the weather got better. Prayers and thoughts to family and friends. I hope they got the driver.
memorial service-time-place?
R.I.P.


B

[ash]

i'll be praying for his family.

[Jane Honda]

OH no!!! I am so sorry to hear this. My prayers go out to the family and friends. May he rest in peace, and continue on the great ride in the sky.

[Asphalt Surfer]

Could you please let us know about the arrangements if you hear? Thanks.
I am so sorry hon. I hope you are ok.

[Rev. Fatty Bulger]

R.I.P. Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend and fellow rider.

[TRON]

My condolences to his friends and family. R.I.P.

[MEP1000]

RIP I'll keep him and family/friends in my prayers

[liablemtl]

Oh man... that is terrible news. My condolences to his family and friends.

[Xusia]

Tragic. My thoughts and prayers are with his family also.

[Triplespeed]

rip

[mopedmaniac]

May he rest in peace.

[v8zman]

thats horrible news

my thoughts go out to friends and family

[GON2JL]

This is a sad day for sure. He was a really nice guy, actually...lol He was at work everytime I have had to go for injuring myself, the night josh went dwon, he was there... Man, this sucks... Well- RIP brother_ feel pain no more.

[Summer4ever]

This is so sad! :mecry: Rob was at the BBQ (that day that we rode Aufderheide and Eric and Jim went down) He was a really nice guy and he will be greatly missed. RIP

[AndrewR6]

RIP This is so sad to hear. Be careful guys and gals. It's really scary how people just don't see us. I hope the family can pull thru this. He will be missed.

[Nicegy525]

RIP. This is not good news. Please keep us informed if there will be a memorial service

[Rex Raider]

vary sad news, RIP.

[RockstEdy]

RIP. I guess when it is your time to go, it's time to go :idunno:

[Fade]

RIP, prayers go out to the familys and friends for sure. Never met him, but he seemed like a cool guy. I also posted this news on a car forum he was a part of that I mod. I hope that is ok.

[cbrgirl]

That's terrible nes... I'm really sorry, and my heart goes out to his family and freinds.

[Toxxic]

prayers and thoughts go out to the familys and friends

[TOM-CAT]

Wow, this never gets any easier. RIP homie.
I could be mistaken, but didn't he just start riding last year?:confused::(

[xqsme]

RIP. thoughts and prayers to the family.

[lotsamtbottls]

i just received an email from my work's HR dept regarding roberts memorial service:

"Many of you have been asking when services will be held for Robert Harris. His family has made the following arrangements and invite you to participate in celebrating Robert's life. They have asked me to share with you that there will be an opportunity for you to share your stories about Robert during the service.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, March 5th at 1:00 p.m. at the Junction City Fire Department, 1755 Juniper Street, Junction City. The fire station is located on the far end of town right behind the Safeway store.

Additionally, a Sunday viewing will take place at Rest Haven, 3900 Willamette Street

The family is in the process of setting up an account for donations to be provided to Tiffany Cates in lieu of flowers. Tiffany was Robert's partner in life. As his mother put it, although they were not legally married, they were emotionally married. Donations may also be made to Doernbechers Children's Hospital.

Thank you for your prayers and support for Robert's family during this difficult time"

sadly, i have a mandatory work meeting that day at 2pm so i dont think i'll be able to make it to the memorial like i'd been planning.

[Fade]

It will prolly be raining, but if it's not anyone up for a memorial group escort thingy on Monday?

[kneedragger26]

He was the one of the very FIRST guys that showed up that sunny Sunday and we all took off to hit Highway 38. It was the first time I had rode with a group in the Eugene area, and I thought he was the coolest dude. We ended up talking about our 120 MPH catch up spurts we made on the group as we were getting close to Mapleton.

I know it sounds selfish but it breaks my heart that God takes such good people out of my life, and everyone elses.
I didnt know you that well Robert, but you made enough of an impression with me, that I will not forget you. I hope you are happy where you are, and that you are just as fast as you were here......

:angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel:

[lotsamtbottls]

not selfish at all jeff... i feel the same way... he was a good person and it makes no sense to have to lose the good people.

amy i'm going to try to get out of my meeting, or at least be permitted to show up late... so will i see you there possibly?

[Fade]

It's possible, if it's not raining. I think it would be awesome to get a huge group out there on bikes. Not sure though. I've got school, then a window of time, and work. It might not work out.


Post up if you are planning on making it peeps!!

[FJMam]

I'm there with you ladies.

Just let me know where and when.....

[R6Rider]

Sorry to hear this sad news.
R.I.P.

[TAT2D]

I'll be there. if it's raining, probably in the cage.

B

[FJMam]

Plz post a time and place so we can gather and ride together.

Those that want to show they care will be there.

["b"]

very sad, it always breaks my heart when a fellow rider goes down... RIP

[lotsamtbottls]

Plz post a time and place so we can gather and ride together.

Those that want to show they care will be there.
i will be there on the bike if its not raining, but if the weather is even "iffy" i will be in the car... the memorial is at 1pm on monday @ the j/c firehouse, if you guys want to meet up somewhere before i guess maybe... um... how about 12-12:15 at... crap, i dont know. someone pick a place thats fairly central. i dont know where anyone but bobby lives. just post up a place and i'll be there that day.

[FJMam]

Since many of us will be using HWY 99 N, (I feel like a broken record), How about the parking lot at Gilbert Center near the bowling alley? Noon +/- sound good.

Any other thoughts?

[Fade]

how about the dutch bros on 99? hopefully ill be on two, rolled my ankle though today. lets say noon, we will wait til about 1220, then head out. yes?

[FJMam]

Land marks around the D. Bros.?

I'll be there. And I'm sure many others.

[Fade]

It is in the parking lot of a mobil home company. Uhhhh.. yeah..that's all I can think of. But..it's pretty distinctive if you know what DB looks like.

[TOM-CAT]

It is in the parking lot of a mobil home company. Uhhhh.. yeah..that's all I can think of. But..it's pretty distinctive if you know what DB looks like.

Is this the one you are talking about?
Dutch Bros (http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?BFCat=&Pyt=Tmap&newFL=Use+Address+Below&name=Dutch+Bros&addr=1499+Hwy+99N&csz=Eugene%2C+OR&Country=us&Get%A0Map=Get+Map)

[lotsamtbottls]

unless i'm seriously mistaken its the dutch bros that is in the parking lot of "Sunburst/Karsten Homes" on hwy 99. its on the right when you are headed north. very easy to spot. not incredibly far from that bowling alley. that sounds fine with me. i will make a serious effort to drag my bike out of the garage if the rain isnt falling... hopefully dad has moved the busa out of my way.

[Flyte Risk]

Put me in for a solid "eh".

If the weather and my knee feel good I might be inclined to head down. I'll call it in the morning. I'll post up right before I leave if I do, I'll PM some one my cell # before I head out.

Fair warning though, I don't do memorial services. I'll watch the bikes.

[Flyte Risk]

If I go I'll know by 10. Eff the rain, I'm from portland, if ya can't ride around it, ride faster and make it go around you.

[Fade]

Yeah thats the DB I'm talking about. Ill be there by 12.

[TAT2D]

I'll be there in the cage. The bike is out of commission for a few days.:yell:

[FJMam]

Look forward to meeting you Flyte, Bobby- what'd you do? Blow the wheels off already? We'll talk at noon.

Tess, if pop doesn't move the 'busa ride it instead....:smilewink:

I'll be there.........Just wish it was for a better reason. :(

[Flyte Risk]

I'm out

The knee is expressing it's displeasure at me riding yesterday. Definately won't be able to make a long trip this morning. Sorry.

[TAT2D]

I just got home from the memorial service. Robert was a Marine, EMT, and worked at the hospital, so it was a large service. Brought tears to my eyes more than once. I would really like to thank Amy (Fade) for speaking on behalf of both websites and the members during the open mic portion of the service. I couldn't have done better if I had had a month to write it. THANK YOU Amy!!!!!:thumbup:


Robert was very obviously loved and respected by many people. May his family find peace, and may he rest in peace.

B

[Jane Honda]

Thank you Fade for being such a great spokes woman for us. I wished deeply that I could have made it, but being responsible for work, and being sick as all hell did a good job of preventing my attending.


Robert,

I hope that maybe you can see whats in my heart from where you are, and I am very sad that you had to move onto another part of life. I feel safe in knowing that when I get there, I have someone to greet me, and show me the ropes. I hope you are getting to watch over your family, and to be an angel to them. I hope that there is an ever presence of sun, beautiful flowers, and smooth windy roads with long stretches so you can open the throttle up. I hope you have your fill of whatever your heart desires. I am sorry to see a brother go, but I know you are in paradise. We earth bound souls should all feel better knowing you are in a beautiful place, and that you 'got our backs'. Take care, brother. See you on the flip side...


All my best,
Kris

[lotsamtbottls]

the memorial service was beautiful... lots of people showed up to pay their respects and show their support to the family. thank you to keshtie, amy, tom, and bobby for showing up today, that meant a lot to me. amy, thanks again for speaking on behalf of our groups... i dont think i could have gotten the words out if i had to.

robert, we'll all miss you... i hope you are happy wherever you are. i sincerely wish i could have gotten to know you better, i think we could have been really wonderful friends. my thoughts and prayers are with your family...

[Fade]

it was my honor to speak for the sites here and the bike community as a whole. that service was a lot more moving than I expected it was going to be. Robert was so loved by so many people, it was astounding to see the support and the packed fire station. I'm glad we got to go out there and represent the group. Thanks guys, for all you who came out and those who had the service and Robert in your thoughts today.

RIP Robert. You were much loved and we miss you so much already. I was so touched to hear of how much you served our country and community. Thank you for being such an amazing friend to people and such a giving person.

[FJMam]

A beautiful day, beautiful service and obviously a beautiful soul.

The huge Fire Station Garage was packed with warmth, respect, sorrow, smiles and tears. Robert still had people laughing and smiling though his physical self was done. I believe "Bob" finished his work early here and was called on because of that. He touched uncounted people, even those of us he never met in a good and loving way.

I felt the voyeur, as if peeking into Robert's life from outside his cozy home. but it was O.K. and once again I was reminded of how we all effect those around us.

Amy, thank you for going forward for us while we stayed standing in the back. I hope that the people there understood why we were there and I think you said the best it could be said.

Peace to those that knew Bob.

[cenx25]

I am the mother of Robert's daughter, on behalf of her i want to thank you for all the prayers and thoughts. His daughter is 12 years old and lives in Winston, Oregon, i understand that there is a fund set up for his life partner but his daughter got nothing from the family no financial support at all, but i just want to thank you all for comming to the service and for your prayers.As of Wednsday march 14th there will be a memorial fund set up for his daughter Katie at siuslaw valley bank.Again Thank you

[cenx25]

Im sorry there was a mistake in the last post The memorial Fund for Katrina Abshere (Robert's daughter) is open at U.S. Bank. Thank You All!