Fellow Monster rider passed away, sad accident.

[Veloce-Fino]

A high school friend of mine passed away on August 6th when he wrecked on his 695 in a turn. I hadn't planned on putting anything up here but I can't stop thinking about the accident and have not really talked to anyone about it.
Excerpt from memorial service organizer
"Geoff died on August 6th on his motorcycle, on his daily ride throughout Charleston, SC. He went around a corner just a little too fast and lost control of the bike, hit a tree head on, and the helmet simply wasn't enough. Geoff died of blunt force trauma to the head."

Geoff was 22 years young and a recent graduate from The Citadel Military College of South Carolina. You meet lots of people in your life and remember very few, Geoff was one of those people you remember. I had just spoken to him a few days prior about riding and how odd it was that we both ended up with Duc's. I don't know what else to say.

Article
http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2010/aug/08/motorcyclist-killed-in-crash/

I hope I'm not out of line posting a photo of him on his bike.

[Raux]

sorry to hear about your friend.

I feel it's a fitting tribute to show him on a bike.

[Veloce-Fino]

sorry to hear about your friend.

I feel it's a fitting tribute to show him on a bike.

Thanks bud.

[Stella]

Not out of line what-so-ever.  I'm so sorry to read this about your friend.  It's a horrible event to deal with.  Talk as much as you need....  

Big hug to you...

[somegirl]

So sorry to hear. RIP Geoff

[badgalbetty]

We are here as a community and when we lose a friend or family member it affects us al in some way. Posting a picture of your friend makes this a very personal thing for us all. I am sorry that your friend has passed away and hope that despite only being 22 years young you have many memories of your friend and will always think about the good times you shared.I hope that today is a better day for you ............
BGB

[ungeheuer]

We are here as a community and when we lose a friend or family member it affects us al in some way. Posting a picture of your friend makes this a very personal thing for us all. I am sorry that your friend has passed away and hope that despite only being 22 years young you have many memories of your friend and will always think about the good times you shared.I hope that today is a better day for you ............
BGB

Mate, I wanted to say something too.... but I cant find any better words than those of BGB above.

[Howie]

RIP Geoff.  Condolences to friends and family.

[TiNi]

 

so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend

[IZ]

 

22 years young..very sad

[Monsterlover]

Sad indeed

RIP

[LMT]

RIP Geoff. Condolences to family and friends.

[Randimus Maximus]

Sorry to hear.

Godspeed, Geoff.

[Veloce-Fino]

Thank you everyone.

You hear about death everyday in the news but it really hits home when it's someone you know, especially when they lost their life doing something you do.

Thanks again.

[DoubleEagle]

Hopefully he died instantly.....no knowledge of the crash or any pain.

When I crashed last November I got knocked out , I could have died and I would have never known what happened 'cause when I came too I didn't have any recollection of the crash.

Lose of life is always sad when it happens to young people or our family or friends.

Know that others are sending you good thoughts and prayers for you to get through this difficult time.

Dolph