"Remembering Those Who Rode" - A List

[Motodad393]

Every year, the first full weekend in October an event is held in Splendora, Texas. The name of this event is "The Garrett Berg - Remembering Those Who Rode Memorial Race." This even was started by a group of very special people after the death of my son, Garrett Michael Berg who died riding in Splendora, Texas on September 22, 2002. He was known on-line as "Motoman393." We read these names out loud every year at this event.

For those of us who have buried a child - our life forever changes in ways...most of which are beyond description. Time does not heal all wounds, but thankfully we learn to live with pain. For me and my family we have been very blessed to have been embraced by many, many people we did not know. These people are part of a new "Family" - the finest people I have every had the pleasure of meeting and knowing in cyberspace - they are known as those who "Ride Off-Road." We all share the same passion of riding and I have learned that many share the "pain" that results from the death of a rider.

By your reading the list, perhaps speaking the names out loud - they are "Remembered." These special people who "rode" are "Remembered" many times daily - by those who loved them, those who knew them and by those who learned that "special something" from them in a brief meeting or passing moment. Often times we learn much from a loved one - after they have passed on.

So as you read these name - "Rather than Mourn the Absence of their Flames, Let us Remember How Brightly they Shined."


"REMEMBERING THOSE WHO RODE" - May They Rest in Eternal Peace

Aaron William Lantzer - March 11, 2001
Shane Kelly - November 10, 2001
Mark Maness - June 27, 2002
Grant Smith - June 28, 2002
James Hinson - Unknown 2002 [In the process of finding out]
Garrett M. Berg - September 22, 2002
Joey Lott - November 1, 2002
Jason Ciarletta - January 28, 2004
Austin Ekberg - March 4, 2004
Tabitha S. Preston - June 17, 2004
Brett Downey - August 19, 2004
Jacob Nicholson - August 29, 2004
James D. Cucovatz – December 18, 2004
Eldon Wykhoff - May 26, 2005
Johnny Mattek Jr. (USMC) – June 13, 2005
Byron N. Linder Jr. – July 29, 2005
Brian House - July 30, 2005
Ben Davis – August 3, 2005
David Patterson - August 8, 2005
Kirby R. Killion Jr. - August 11, 2005
Jonathan Hoopper – August 18, 2005
Matthew Frey – September 22, 2005
William McCormick – October 8, 2005
Steven A. Smith Jr. – December 17, 2005
Kevin Crine - February 8, 2006
Mike Sanders – April 13, 2006
Ryan Foreman – May 28. 2006
Josh Terischilli – July 16, 2006
Jim Pomeroy - August 6, 2006
Robert M. Moody – August 22, 2006
Brandon C. Kerry – October 21, 2006
Don Glover - November 5, 2006
Jeremy Speldrick - November 23, 2006
Officer Steve Favela - November 27, 2006
Marty Moates - December 7, 2006
Elmer Symons - January 9, 2007
Dave Stephens - January 15, 2007
Rich Horstmeyer - February 6, 2007
Joseph M. Coppola - February 8, 2007
Ron Boyas - February 10, 2007
Jake A. Lucas - February 11, 2007
Jay King - February 23, 2007
Justin Bobb - February 26, 2007
Cody Fidler - March 10, 2007
William "Bill" Pochirowski - March 11, 2007
Robert Britton III - March 14, 2007
Blake Webb - March 17, 2007
Justin K. Sisco - March 25, 2007
Brian T. Hibbitts - March 26, 2007
Kaleb Hunt - April 6, 2007
Justin Sutterer - April 8, 2007
Lawrence "Larry" Brown - April 9, 2007
Allen Yarrow - April 30, 2007
Jeff Wilson - May 1, 2007
Chad Zabler - May 4, 2007
John Hutcherson - May 11, 2007
Officer Shad Nicks - May 13, 2007
Jeremy Perzee - May 14, 2007
David A. Pica III - May 26, 2007
Nicole McMeans - May 26, 2007
Edward A. Bebau - May 27, 2007
Jason A. Pouti - May 27, 2007
Jerico Littrell - June 1, 2007
Christopher R. Lokken - June 2, 2007
Dalton Gunner Moore - June 5, 2007
Justin Taylor - June 9, 2007
Daniel McCullough - June 11, 2007
Ed Krasuki - July 1, 2007
Zachary Wachs - July 1, 2007
Edward Larosche - July 7, 2007
Jay Hewitt - August 8, 2007
Todd Cathey - August 12, 2007
Brandon Smith - August 24, 2007
Lucas Binford - August 25, 2007
Terry Thomas - August 26, 2007
Brett Klein - August 28, 2007
Matt Stavron - September 16, 2007
Ernest "Lloyd" Gates - September 20, 2007
Connor LaFrance - September 21, 2007
John Haataja - September 21, 2007
Seth Williamson - September 24, 2007
Jakob Lathery - October 10, 2007
Ellen "Elie" Dabney Sand - October 28, 2007
Troy Fitch - November 3, 2007
Matthew Farley - November 4, 2007
Emery Humphrey - December 13, 2007
Christie Poe - December 19, 2007
Max Thorley - January 5, 2008
Jason Rynders - February 1, 2008
Wyatt Barto - February 4, 2008
Taylor LaKamp - February 24, 2008
Foster Turner - March 21, 2008
Ryan Cox - March 29, 2008
Tyler Waller - March 31, 2008
Fred Kalmick - April 5, 2008
Rocky C. Gesner - May 10, 2008
Luke Mrugala - June 14, 2008
Chad Clifton - June 25, 2008
Farita Lach - June 29, 2008
Rich Caselli - July 2, 2008
Jordon T. Cram - July 11, 2008
Ray Lang - July 29, 2008
Sondra Elkholm Stewart - August 7, 2008
Joel David Gast - August 19, 2008
David "Bubba" Shelton - September 1, 2008
Matt Thompson -September 2, 2008
Leroy Lundy - September 20, 2008
Dallas "Bo" Duvall - October 26, 2008
Neil Slater - January 15, 2009
Jim Finnerty - January 26, 2009
Jeremy Lusk - February 9, 2009
David Gainer - March 1, 2009
Odin D. Daly - March 4, 2009
Lincoln Brookens - March 7, 2009
Jeffrey Robertson - March 21, 2009
Hannah Sexton - March 22, 2009
Jacob Nash - April 26, 2009
Harold Carson Blackwood - May 23, 2009
Jamie Schubert - June 16, 2009
Logan Emerson - June 20, 2009
Jeremy Bader - July 15, 2009
Hoyt Michael Penland - July 23, 2009
Kat Spann - August 17, 2009
Tanner Kirk Krahenbuhl - August 30, 2009
Kevin Parks - October 31, 2009
Mike Cinqmars - December 14, 2009
Stetson Phaler - January 2, 2010
Britt Clamp - February 14, 2010
Michael DeMarzio - February 19, 2010
Doyle Ray Culver - February 20, 2010
Evan Fredrick Etoch - February 23, 2010
Trevor Fox - March 4, 2010
Jesse Masterpool - March 20, 2010
Luke Gibson - March 28, 2010
Billy Bantau - March 28, 2010
Chris Adam Cole - April 18, 2010
Danny "Magoo" Chandler - May 4, 2010
Ashlee Sokalski - August 10, 2010
Peter Lenz - August 29, 2010
Kip Harrison Davis - September 1, 2010
Shannon White - September 20, 2010
Rowdy Smallwood - October 3, 2010
Nathan Woods - January 28, 2011
Vincent Hengstberger - February 3, 2011
Brody Freking - March 12, 2011
Mike Fuhre Sr. - June 23, 2011
Josh Licthle - July 4, 2011
Norman Bradford "Brad" Stoudt III - July 14, 2011
Austin Krum - September 18, 2011
Darwin Huckabee - October 2, 2011
Cody Strout - October 25, 2011

[Tatonka]

Thanks Mike, we all need to take a moment to reflect and remember those who rode.

[Gatlin5]

Very Nice Mike and thank you for your note last week! I hope to see you in the fall at Splendora.

[50ccMoM]

Thanks Mike

[TwinTurbos]

That's pretty powerful...Thanks Mike.

[crfjedi393]

I feel that list is entirely too long but I don't dare question the moment chosen for any person's passing. Let us just ride as safe and responsibly as possible every time we mount up.

[Motodad393]

I feel that list is entirely too long but I don't dare question the moment chosen for any person's passing. Let us just ride as safe and responsibly as possible every time we mount up.

That is some good advice Dave! Hopefully, this method will save folks a bunch of permanent heartache.

[Motodad393]

Sadly, I had to add the name of Jay Hewitt today. May he rest in eternal peace and his family somehow find comfort.

Please ride careful folks, sometimes we do not get a 2nd chance.

[Tatonka]

Condolences go out to Jay's family and friends, may he rest in peace.

[scorpgurl11]

Please add my fiance Matt Stavron who passed away yesterday morning 9/16. Please pray for me and his family. He was trying to go pro but shattered his ankle a while a back and was put on pain medication that eventually took control of him and caused his death yesterday morning. He was 24 years old and the love of my life. He will be missed by so many people. I love you Matt.

[mommotox]

Scorpgirl11 - I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and Matt's family...

Kim

[crfjedi393]

I too am sorry for your loss.:cry: May this post reach across the miles and give you at least a hint of relief from your grief. I know you will always remember Matt.

[Motodad393]

scorpgurl11,
I am sorry for your loss and I would pray that somehow you find comfort in the reality you are now faced with. As times move forward we learn to live with pain for sadly, time does not heal all wounds. Let me know if I may be of some assistance to you or the Stavron family.

Sincerely,

Mike Berg
"Motodad393"

Please add my fiance Matt Stavron who passed away yesterday morning 9/16. Please pray for me and his family. He was trying to go pro but shattered his ankle a while a back and was put on pain medication that eventually took control of him and caused his death yesterday morning. He was 24 years old and the love of my life. He will be missed by so many people. I love you Matt.

[MxMom94]

So many things I'd like to say, can't find the words to say it right though, so I will pass on my thoughts, tears, and prayers for you, Matt's love, and his family in this time.

[Motodad393]

It is with great sadness that I report that the list has grown. Foster Turner was killed in an accident on March 21, 2008. He was only 12 years old. He was hit by a big bike when he went down.

Please keep the Turner Family in your prayers as they will need "heavenly support" for some time to come.

Foster Turner - You will be REMEMBERED forever. May you rest in eternal peace.

In sympathy and deep sadness,

Mike Berg
"Motodad393"

[Motodad393]

Sadly, and regretfully the list continues to grow.

You know it reminds me of a "thief in the night" that comes unwantedly and unsuspectedly taking that which cannot be replaced.

May Ryan Cox - "Rest in Eternal Peace."

[Tatonka]

Mike, you're analogy to a "thief in the night" is very true. Our condolences to the Cox's and to all who have lost a loved one.

[mx24mom]

I can't imagine the pain you must be going through. We'll keep your family in our prayers.

[Tatonka]

This thread becomes more painful to read every time, we've lost a lot of good friends.

[MxMom94]

This is not a list that you ever want to have to add to I know, but I'll ask that you add the names of two Washington State riders who have passed away in the past few months.

Rocky Gesner #446-passed away 5/10/2008
Troy Boggs #943-passed away 7/28/2008

Thanks
Dawn

[tyoung250]

Please add the name of David "Bubba" Shelton to the list. He was killed while riding on Sunday, September 1st. He was a great friend to all who new him and will be deeply missed.

Troy

[Tatonka]

Godspeed "Bubba"....R.I.P.

[shawnhdz]

This was long ago. A person that i admired while i was a young wana be fast guy.Danny Hamel.He was one of the nicest guys i ever met.

[schaeracin]

One more name to add to your list if you would please.A young boy age 11 named Lincoln Brookens.He and his family were like family to us.we camped together,and he and my son hung out at each others houses.he quit racing for a year or two and decided to come back this weekend and crashed hard.
He will be sorely missed.


Lincoln Brookens-3/7/09

[50ccMoM]

Godspeed "Buckshot" .... You will be missed and never forgotten. Roost on little man....

http://www.riderdown.org/forum/photopost/data/507/medium/buckshot.JPG

[NikkiPruett]

Im not sure who submitted my fathers name but thank you so much.. It really touches the heart...My father was killed by a drunk driver, and my family was torn apart..My life will never be the same..

[gainer56]

Please add my son David Gainer to the list of fallen riders. He crashed at Big Valley March 1 2009. He left behind his wife and two children. A bright light has been put out forever.

[Tatonka]

Yes, David's name needs to be on the list. There is another thread on the forum about him also...
http://www.riderdown.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1535

RIP Dave.

[gainer56]

Yes, David's name needs to be on the list. There is another thread on the forum about him also...
http://www.riderdown.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1535

RIP Dave.

Thank you for pointing out the other thread, I didn't know it was there. We are all still a bit disfunctional.

[Motodad393]

Please add my son David Gainer to the list of fallen riders. He crashed at Big Valley March 1 2009. He left behind his wife and two children. A bright light has been put out forever.


Mr. Gainer,

First let me say how sorry I am for your loss. I have added your son's name to the list here and on other sites. He will not be forgotten. Please know that I know fully how you feel. I lost my son too on 9/22/02. If I may be of assistance, or if you just want to talk "Dad to Dad" please let me know. You are not alone in learning to live with a loss like this.

If I may encourage you to focus on "Rather than mourn the absence of the flame, remember how brightly it shines."

David Gainer will not be forgotten!

Sincerely,
Mike Berg
"Motodad393"

[gainer56]

Mike, You are very kind to offer someone to talk too. Please do not be embarassed, this is totally my fault, I should have posted it properly, I'm Daves' mom. No parent should have to go through what we are going through. This is a deep down, the rest of our lives kind of pain. We never get over it, we learn to live with it. This I know because, seventeen years ago this past March, I buried Daves' older brother, Brad. He too had left two children behind, though they were infants and don't remember him. I take comfort in their children whom I"m very close too. My boys aren't gone, they live on in their children and my heart. I thank you again for your kindness and am very sorry for your loss. Daves' mom, Sue

[xr650rocketman]

Mike, You are very kind to offer someone to talk too. Please do not be embarassed, this is totally my fault, I should have posted it properly, I'm Daves' mom. No parent should have to go through what we are going through. This is a deep down, the rest of our lives kind of pain. We never get over it, we learn to live with it. This I know because, seventeen years ago this past March, I buried Daves' older brother, Brad. He too had left two children behind, though they were infants and don't remember him. I take comfort in their children whom I"m very close too. My boys aren't gone, they live on in their children and my heart. I thank you again for your kindness and am very sorry for your loss. Daves' mom, Sue

Sue, thank you for sharing this with us. When I've regained my composure and have more time I would be honored to visit with you more and learn from your experience. You appear to be the most "together" mom and quite inspirational.

Thank you!

[Motodad393]

Hello Sue,

You have "been throught it all." I do not know how a parent can experience this twice and survive. Once, darn near killed me more times than I care to remember. Strange, how I did not see it at the time and I remain luck to have survived.

You exemplify those characteristics that simply make "Mom's Great." My wife was much better at "handling the loss of our son Garrett that I was." She held it together when I was truly "clueless and distraught in a very dark world that was firmly entrenched in the valley overshadowed by death." I remain humbled and grateful at the "love of a Mother" and how remarkable it can be. I have seen it first hand!

You and my wife Suzette should talk some time if the opportunity presents itself.

Sincerely,
Mike Berg
"Motodad393"

[gainer56]

Mike, The fact that you have survived the loss of your son testifies to your will to survive. I, personally, think fathers suffer the most when they loose a child , because it is ingrained in them to " fix " things that go wrong. When faced with the loss of a child, you can't " fix " it, and fathers, for a while, seem to loose their way. Mothers hurt just as much, if not more, because we have lost a literal part of ourselves. When our oldest son died, I was the one who "stopped living." For many years my husband didn't understand why I didn't just put it behind me and move on with my life. Our oldest lived out of state and was a step son to my husband. And while he loved Brad ,he was never given enough time to become close to him. Dave is a whole differant story. My husband is still the step father, but raised Dave from an akward teenager to a responsible, mature man. They became true friends and the "step" part of father never was used. Now I watch my husband suffer because he can't "fix " what has happened. I watch all of Daves' family and friends mourn the loss of this bright light in our lives. And you know what? Now I'm the one who can't fix what has happened. But I 'm the one who has to be strong for all those around me. Sometimes the pain in my heart is so heavy, but I have two grandchildren here with me every day, asking questions, talking about going to heaven to see Daddy and trying to make sense of why their daddy isn't here anymore. Kaylee, Daves' oldest, is ten and seems to understand. But Mason is only six, and wants to visit daddy in heaven. He asks the most questions. Constantly. So you see, I'm not an inspiration to anyone, I'm just doing the best I can with a broken heart and two children to help raise. Sorry for the long story, but sometimes it helps to tell someone who is going thru the same . Take care, Sue

[Motodad393]

Sue,
Thanks for sharing that with me. I still think "moms" are the rock and you are privileged to have grandchildren to guide and influence. Grandparents have a very unique opportunity to influence their grand kids. I still carry a picture of my grandparents in my wallet to this very day. While the questions they ask may be a constant reminder - you have that, as you say "piece of you" times two. If you or your husband ever need to talk just let me know.

I recently (in Jan 09) bought a road bike and started riding. It has turned out to be the best therapy imaginable. My wife and daughter are not to excited about the idea, but I feel I needed it to "re-engage life." I got to a point and ther was no forward movement away from the valley overshadowed by death. Now, the riding has been a true blessing. I have riden over 6,700 miles in just over 90 days. I still think of Garrett daily and even as I ride. I also enjoy watching my daughter grow into an awesome young woman. She is a Sr. in college now and doing well.

My wife is strong, but I still wish I could take her pain. I see it in ways no one else does. Sort of like you see your husbands pain. Suzette is such a rock and always puts herself last, almost instinctively. I truly marvel at the "love" of Moms.

Hang in there and may the Almight Bless you and yours in all that you do.

Mike Berg
"Motodad393"

[racingmom07]

our prayers go out to all the families, we as a racing family all have to stick together.

[tufbird2]

Could you please add Neil Slater January 15, 2009 to your list? It would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much.

Mary Slater

[Tatonka]

Yes, Neil's name definitely should be added. Thank you Mike for doing this and for honoring our fallen riders. Ride strong!

[Motodad393]

Sadly, like a 'thief in the night' this list grows. May we always care enough to "Remember Those Who Rode" and those who loved them.

[mxsMom]

It is unfortunate how the list is continues to grow.

But very comforting for those to know that there is a wonderful, ever increasing in size, group of caring & passionate volunteers who are so willing to help!

[gainer56]

We lost a close friend of Daves' a few weeks ago. He was involved in a motorcycle accident. Ironically, he was a pallbearer for Dave.

But as Dave often told me, " you can't stop living mom. "

My sympathies to the families who grieve.

[Motodad393]

This past Tuesday, September 22, 2009 was the 7th anniversary [2,564 days] of Garrett's death. This is just one of those days that you want to pass and be over. Invariably, thoughout this day I went to the dark places relating to that "Final Day." Suzette, Shannon and I each had our "own way" of dealing with the reality of this day.

I rode my bike through "G_d's Country" known here as the Texas Hill Country. I left Monday night with my friend Mr. B and rode to Kerrville, TX. I had a huge break down and balled uncontrollably for a period of time. It actually help me for I have not been able to do that for quite a period of time. The next day, rain and all I rode and rode and then rode some more. When I got home about a quarter after midnight I had riden 815 miles. After I unpacked and hung up my rain gear in the garage I went to bed. I immediately went to sleep. Thankfully, I woke up on the "other side of that day."

We do learn to live with pain and time does not heal all wounds a some say. Continuing to "move forward" with half a heart and find a "normal life" is so elusive. What was will never be and "what is" doesn't seem to feel normal. Do not get me wrong I am very grateful for my wife and Shannon, for she is the apple of my eye. I am so proud of the woman she has become. I continue to learn to live with pain, a pain that no parent should ever have to experience.

This is a poem I wrote a long time ago and it remains valid to this day. It is the second poem I have ever written. I woke up crying and typed the verses that had been rumbling through my mind as I 'slept.' It is the second time that I had been awakened from a sleep like this.

“That Final Day”
By: Michael E. Berg

The darkest hours of the nights, the pain and struggle - Inside I fight!
I lay awake on morning wait and deep inside these feelings hate.
I try so hard to get some sleep but instead in agony weep.

From the darkness these thoughts they come
Like my feet they are so numb. My thoughts I force to think away,
Oh how I’ve come to hate the day my only son passed away.

The memories of that dreadful day make it hard for me to pray.
I often think and wonder why my only son had to die? I find it tough to heel inside
And deep within my feelings hide. Now I know that I must stay
And some how learn how I should pray.

The pain they say “it won’t last” but darkness from those shadows cast.
Deep inside I surely know, the pain, the sorrow will grow and grow,
Oh how I know that it won’t go.

My eyes now blurred in darkness night, with endless tears I sit and write.
The words not known from where they came, but often times
Myself I blame.

Many nights I lay awake knowing not how much I can take.
From darkness comes her breathing sound and some how slight peace is found.
But in her sleep I know remain endless thoughts and endless pain.

The noises I now hear inside always come from his last ride.
Even though I’ve limited ear those sounds within acutely clear. It’s now the source
My only fear, while I remain, I never live this pain again.

And thought sometimes this life has joy
Deep inside I miss my boy! You came and went so very fast I never dreamt you heaven cast.
I never thought your time wouldn’t last; now all that remains are memories past.

The mind they say a powerful thing and knowing fully this is true
It harbors those thoughts of you. Most are good, the last ones bad now reflection makes me sad.
As I think of times now past, I ponder why the painful last.

Those memories now I cannot shake
They are the ones causing me to break and from inside pain endlessly flows
It never stops – it never goes!

And now these days as I walk, often I hear that inner talk.
I know not when, or even why which of these thoughts will make me cry.
But this I know I’ll always say, “G_d I hate that final day!”]
This poem was written very early A.M. February 6, 2005 - 126 weeks after September 22, 2002.

[jeremy68mom]

Thanks so much for sharing your emotions over your loss. It's only been a couple of months since losing Jeremy and your poem helped us also. God bless you.

[Motodad393]

Thanks so much for sharing your emotions over your loss. It's only been a couple of months since losing Jeremy and your poem helped us also. God bless you.

I appreciate your kind words and this journey is a rough one, but we must find a way to go on. You are not alone, for many traverse the road that no parent should ever have to travel.

If you or your husband would ever need, or like to talk I am more than willing to speak with you folks.

Sincerely,
Mike Berg
"Motodad393"

[dad&mom147]

Thank you so much for adding our son, Evan Etoch, to the list of fallen riders. Evan's passion was motorcycles. He had been riding since age 5. On February 23, 2010, he was out riding with his friends (as he did many days). He was behind the local park doing jumps with his buddies. He lost control of his motorcycle and went down. It has been a little over a month and it feels like yesterday. He was 14. Thank you for remembering our precious angel, Evan.

[Motodad393]

Thank you so much for adding our son, Evan Etoch, to the list of fallen riders. Evan's passion was motorcycles. He had been riding since age 5. On February 23, 2010, he was out riding with his friends (as he did many days). He was behind the local park doing jumps with his buddies. He lost control of his motorcycle and went down. It has been a little over a month and it feels like yesterday. He was 14. Thank you for remembering our precious angel, Evan.

Mr. & Mrs. Etoch,
I am so very sorry for your loss and I know exactly how you feel. I so wish that Evan's name was not on the "List." Your son will live forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Evan will not be forgotten!

As you learn to move forward, please let me know if I may be of any assistance to your and your family. You are not alone in the process of "living with a loss like this." For me it has been 393 weeks and 1 days since my son died.

Please feel free to contact me at Motodad393@gmail.com if you ever have a need, or would like to talk.

Sincerely,
Mike Berg
"Motodad393"

[mx113]

If its not to much trouble.........

My brother Brian House a canadian pro rider was tragically killed doing what loved to do...this was in July,2005 at the RiverGlade Nationals.... I know i am late adding his name, but i guess it is evident that there is never a day that passes that he isnt remembered.

He started his racing at Riverglade and sadly it was the same track that was his last.


Thanks

Leon

[Motodad393]

Hello Leon,

I am sorry for your loss and I added your brothers name to the "List."

Hang in there.

Sincerely,
Mike Berg
"Motodad393"

If its not to much trouble.........

My brother Brian House a canadian pro rider was tragically killed doing what loved to do...this was in July,2005 at the RiverGlade Nationals.... I know i am late adding his name, but i guess it is evident that there is never a day that passes that he isnt remembered.

He started his racing at Riverglade and sadly it was the same track that was his last.


Thanks

Leon

[2 Sistrz Racing]

Trevor Fox

Trevor John Fox
June 18, 1998-March 4, 2010

Trevor John Fox, 11, of Irrigon died Thursday, March 4, 2010, at Kadlec Regional Medical Center as the result of a motocross accident in Richland, Wash.

Trevor was born June 18, 1998, in Hermiston to Jerry and Rebecca "Becki" Christensen Fox. He lived in Irrigon and attended A.C. Houghton School from kindergarten through the fourth grade, and most recently sixth grade at Irrigon Elementary. He loved racing motocross with his buddies, riding his mountain bike with his brother and his dad, driving his remote control car with his brother and playing games and puzzles with his mom and grandma.

Survivors include his parents, Jerry and Becki Fox of Irrigon; brother Tyler Fox of Irrigon; grandparents Ray and Linda Fox of Irrigon, Diane M. Christensen of Eugene and Preston and Diane L. Christensen, also of Eugene; two cousins; and three aunts and three uncles.

Visitation for family and friends was held from 3-7 p.m. Thursday, March 11 at Burns Mortuary Chapel in Hermiston. A public funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 12 at Irrigon Elementary School.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Trevor Fox Memorial Fund at the Bank of Eastern Oregon in Irrigon or to a memorial fund in care of Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, P.O. Box 289, Hermiston, OR 97838.

[Wish2Ride]

Hi Two Sistrz Racing,

Please extend my condolences to the Fox family and I appreciate you visiting the RDF website and posting the information about Trevor. This was very difficult for me to read, as I used to live in Irrigon and still have family living there today. For those of you that don't know...Irrigon, OR is a small town (Population of 1000)on the Columbia River in Eastern Oregon.

A loss like Trevors' will be very difficult for the community.

My thoughts and prayers are with Trevor's family and friends.
God speed, Trevor!

[XCRacer]

Please add this name to the list: A friend and racer never to be forgotten

Chris Adam Cole, age 30, of Walker, West Virginia went home to be with the Lord on April 18th 2010. Chris was in an ATV racing accident not more than 2 miles from his home.


Chris was born at Davis Memorial Hospital June 4th 1979, in Elkins . And was raised in Brush Run. He attended and graduated from Pocahontas County High School where he participated in Basketball, FFA, and was an honorable mention All State Football player. He was a graduate of West Virginia University of Applied Welding Technologies.


Chris was a 6 year employee of AFL Network Service as a telephone power equipment installer. Prior to AFL he had been employed at Northwest Pipe and Benson Truck Bodies.


Chris loved life and never met a stranger, he always had a smile for whomever he met. He had a drive about him that no one could deny, was very ambitious and bigger than life. He passed away doing what he loved most.


Chris is survived by his wife Erina Waldron Cole, whom he married May 9, 2009; And his father and step-mother Ronald and Janet Cole of Brush Run. Brother Charles Cole of Mt.Lookout and stepbrother Tommy Vandevender of Bartow, step-sister Anna Mae Brooks McCarty and John Ervine; Maternal step-grandparents Buford and Patricia Johnston of Arbovale; and mother and father in law Tom and Carolyn Waldron of Mineral Wells.

Chris is preceded in death by his mother Carolyn Sue Cole. His maternal grandparents Brooks and Freda Mae Davis and paternal grandparents Charles and Maggie Cole also a step-brother Brian Vandevender.


Extended family include Aunts and Uncles Frances and Donald Crist, Harry and Teresa Smales, Al and the late Harriet Cateldo, Ray and Odessa Ewing, Marilyn and Julian Whanger, Louise and James Riley, Jane and Terry DeHaven, Valinda and James Bennett, Margie White, Rebecca and James Knicely, Mary Ann and William Vandevender, Dottie and JD Chestnut, Ricky and Jane Johnston, and Cousins Kimberly Crist Smith and Pamela Crist, Mike Whanger, Susan, Tim, Robert, and Steve Riley, Terry Wayne, Doug DeHaven, and Debbie DeHaven Nails, Amanda Bennett Carr, Brian Bennett, Ricky Davis and Teresa Cubbage Blackwell, Michael, Austin, and Eric Knicely, Travis Vandevender and Aleisha Morgan , Lakisha Johnston Gordon and Richard Johnston.


A viewing will be held at Leavitt Funeral Chapel in Parkersburg on Wednesday April 21, from 2-4 pm and 6-8pm. The Funeral will be held Thursday April 22, at 10 am at the Leavitt Funeral Chapel . There will also be a viewing at Wallace and Wallace Funeral Chapel in Arbovale on Thursday evening, April 22, from 6-8pm. The Funeral will be Friday April 23, at 11 am. At Wallace and Wallace Funeral Chapel in Arbovale; with final resting place in the Arbovale Cemetery.

[pappaw]

First I want to thank you listing my grandson Brandon Kerry on your list. It has been almost 4 years now and can still see the day as clear as anything.

Brandon loved ridering anytime he got.

I did not know that their was such a list.

I was told that there is a MX Track site in Texas which also has a list of fallen stars.

If anyone knows the URl please let me know.

I have not taken down his website which is located at:

www.kerryracing.com

PAWPAW Kerry:roost: