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GNO · 09-14-2012, 11:01 AM

After getting my wife's Roadliner over 4 years ago, I joined a Roadliner forum and met a woman that rode a Roadliner. Oddly enough her husband rode a Warrior. Over the years she and my wife became closer friends. This past July, we finally met in person.

John McCabe led us on a ride north of Santa Cruz, CA. It was a nice easy going ride with spectacular views. It was hard to get the ride started because John and I kept on talking about Warriors. We didn't have years of chatting under our belts, like our wives had. Over all, it was a wonderful day hanging out with another couple.

This morning, I was deeply saddened to learn of John's passing earlier this week. I don't have any details as of yet, but it may have been motorcycle related. John was a member of the RSW forum, so I thought I'd share the news.

ckmustangcobra · 09-14-2012, 11:04 AM

Sucks. Sorry to hear. Ride safe out there.

crescent1101 · 09-14-2012, 11:11 AM

That's sucks, everybody be safe

BassOverflow · 09-14-2012, 11:24 AM

Terrible news. Stay safe.

Was this him?

http://www.sierrasun.com/article/201...ntProfile=1051

midnightsun · 09-14-2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BassOverflow

Terrible news. Stay safe.

Was this him?

Motorcyclist killed in Monday collision on Tahoe's West Shore | SierraSun.com

Look like it.

Very sorry to hear about your friend. Stay safe out there everybody!

Ama · 09-14-2012, 11:43 AM

very sorry to hear, always awful to loose fellow riders

pontor · 09-14-2012, 11:48 AM

Thoughts and prayers go out to John's family

LeaderDuece · 09-14-2012, 11:54 AM

It hurts my heart to see that. I'll pray for your family and his family.

GNO · 09-14-2012, 11:56 AM

Yes, thanks for posting the link. I was riding in the Tahoe area including Hwy 89 the week before meeting him. On the one ride I did with him he wore an armored jacket, steel/kevlar reinforced jeans, and full face helmet, he was cautious and kept our small group safe. Overall, a great guy. I was looking forward to meeting up with him on future trips to CA.

Anyone know his username? He mentioned meeting some guys from the San Jose and Monterey Bay area.

californiacruiser · 09-14-2012, 12:00 PM

So sorry to hear this, prayers to his family. Life is so short and unpredictable, appreciate and enjoy it while you can.

09-14-2012, 11:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
GNO Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 304	Loss of a fellow Warrior rider After getting my wife's Roadliner over 4 years ago, I joined a Roadliner forum and met a woman that rode a Roadliner. Oddly enough her husband rode a Warrior. Over the years she and my wife became closer friends. This past July, we finally met in person. John McCabe led us on a ride north of Santa Cruz, CA. It was a nice easy going ride with spectacular views. It was hard to get the ride started because John and I kept on talking about Warriors. We didn't have years of chatting under our belts, like our wives had. Over all, it was a wonderful day hanging out with another couple. This morning, I was deeply saddened to learn of John's passing earlier this week. I don't have any details as of yet, but it may have been motorcycle related. John was a member of the RSW forum, so I thought I'd share the news.

09-14-2012, 11:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
ckmustangcobra Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 495	Sucks. Sorry to hear. Ride safe out there. __________________ ~2009 Roadstar Warrior Midnight~ - VBak Intake - AIS Block Off - Vance & Hines Big Shots - Power Commander V -

09-14-2012, 11:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
crescent1101 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 3,291	That's sucks, everybody be safe __________________ I miss my old warrior! Remember... Jesus died for our sins, so if you don't sin - then he died for nothing.

09-14-2012, 11:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
BassOverflow Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Western NC Posts: 229	Terrible news. Stay safe. Was this him? http://www.sierrasun.com/article/201...ntProfile=1051 __________________ Last edited by BassOverflow; 09-14-2012 at 11:26 AM.

09-14-2012, 11:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ama Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Buffalo, New York Posts: 2,366	very sorry to hear, always awful to loose fellow riders __________________

09-14-2012, 11:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
pontor Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bethlehem Township, PA Posts: 395	Thoughts and prayers go out to John's family __________________ Warrior Brothers World Wide Map https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=U...9f2e66c8dcf24b

09-14-2012, 11:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
LeaderDuece Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clarksville, Tennessee Posts: 8,208 Blog Entries: 11	It hurts my heart to see that. I'll pray for your family and his family. __________________ Redhorse Mods Popular Mods DIY Mods Internal Wiring Manuals&Maps Warrior Brothers World Wide Map

09-14-2012, 11:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
GNO Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 304	Yes, thanks for posting the link. I was riding in the Tahoe area including Hwy 89 the week before meeting him. On the one ride I did with him he wore an armored jacket, steel/kevlar reinforced jeans, and full face helmet, he was cautious and kept our small group safe. Overall, a great guy. I was looking forward to meeting up with him on future trips to CA. Anyone know his username? He mentioned meeting some guys from the San Jose and Monterey Bay area.

09-14-2012, 12:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
californiacruiser Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 2,517	So sorry to hear this, prayers to his family. Life is so short and unpredictable, appreciate and enjoy it while you can. __________________ "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." Albert Einstein Warrior Brothers World Wide Map Member #3,925. Woo Hoo!!

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