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"Big Jim at Myrtle Beach"
Painting by Charlotte Hoffman


Big Jim’s Ride - A Celebration of Life

WHAT: Big Jim’s Ride
WHERE: Franklin, North Carolina
WHEN: May 26th, 2012
ACCOMMODATIONS: Sapphire Inn (828-524-4406)
(MAKE SURE YOU TELL THEM YOU ARE WITH "BIG JIM'S RIDE"
WHEN MAKING YOUR RESERVATION SO WE QUALIFY FOR THE DISCOUNT RATE!!!)

ENTERTAINMENT: Lou “Mystic” Usher

CONTACT: Jim Bantz at 765-499-0806 (bantzfam@pobox.com)

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday, May 25th, 2012:
- Open riding until 5:00 pm
- 5:00 pm leave for Brian & Sharon Sellers
- BBQ cookout and camaraderie

Saturday, May 26th, 2012
- Open riding until 4:00 pm
- 4:45 pm line up for memorial ride
- 5:00 pm Big Jim’s Ride to Lost Bridge
- After the ride gather at Mike & Sue Breedlove’s for food and entertainment
- Tours of Randolph Bulgin’s Machine Shop
(Please inquire Saturday afternoon before the ride)

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Jb2
Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 11:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The lady at the bridge...

Okay if one of the admins want to drop in a photo previously posted here that would be fine with me.



... onto the story.

The day of the crash I was told there was a witness to the accident who was also on a motorcycle. He was stopped at Lost Bridge waiting to make a right hand turn towards Franklin. The wreck happened right in front of him, in fact Dad landed just inches from his bike. We knew this gentleman chased the kid down and tackled him when he tried to leave the scene. The police could not charge him with leaving the scene because he was there when the police arrived. The gentleman gave a statement regarding the crash and it was read in court during the trial. For some reason we never received any other information about the gentleman and we always wondered who he was. Mostly just to thank him for stepping up to the plate and doing the right thing.

Fast forward ten years... we're gathered at the bridge when a lady pulls up in a small SUV and asks if we are honoring the man on the roadside cross. Ferris walked up and replied that indeed we were then called me over. It was her husband who had witnessed the accident.

She was running late for a family reunion/picnic. It was 5:30pm and she was supposed to be there at 4:00pm. She told me that she didn't really want to go but something kept tugging at her to go, even if she was late. She confirmed the statement he gave and filled in some blanks that our family didn't know. He died 1-1/2 years ago of mesothelioma. His name was Fred Strong. The crash weighed heavy on him for years after the incident. He had wanted to meet our family but never got the chance. If I remember her correctly she quit riding after that because he was shook up so bad. He was riding his BMW that fateful day but also owned a Harley.

Our conversation jumped around quite a bit covering a lot topics for the short time we spent talking. She was near tears, as was I so we traded contact information. I'm anxious to complete the circle and welcome her to our family.

Ride Hard & Free Fred Strong. Our family thanks you for being a brother of the ride and a responsible person.

(Message edited by jerry_haughton on June 05, 2012)
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Reepicheep
Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 12:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sometimes God isn't interested in being subtle...

Breedlove. Strong. All important parts of the story.
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Fb1
Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 02:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ride Hard & Free Fred Strong. Our family thanks you for being a brother of the ride and a responsible person.

Amen.
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Jb2
Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 03:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks Ferris.

Reep, Some of the most important parts of the story are what has happened since that day. The Breedloves for sure have played a major part in the days, weeks, months and years following. I've never shied from telling people that I believe God took Dad and gave me Mike & Sue. Now, looking back, I would only change that to say He took Dad and gave "us" Mike and Sue. They have collected a whole lot of family since that day.
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Reepicheep
Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 03:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Amen. I can't speak to God's will regarding death, I don't understand it. Particularly untimely death. I'm not alarmed by this, if God is really God, and I'm cleary not, there *should* be lots of things I don't understand.

But I can speak to God's nature in the midst of all the pain. He is good, he is personal, and he is loving.

The word I kept getting at the bridge this year was "speaking light into darkness"...
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Pdxs3t
Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 06:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hi all!

Been busy on the home front since getting back from Washington D.C. and all the adventures prior. I managed a few snap shot's from Franklin. Not too many though. Was too busy visiting, laughing and smoking cigars.

JB2, it was soooooo cool to finally meet you. Been a long time coming. And yep, you and I were some of the first PAC/BOG members, which seems so long ago now. Was also a pleasure meeting everyone else. Very cool to be able to the names with faces. Alex, you freaking rock and remind me to never get into a drinking contest with you. I'd be walking on my lips, within an hour.





































































This once one of the last sights I was able to see on my last day of the adventure I was on with Wade. The sights that were seen, the people I met and the over all trip will remain with me for the rest of my life. And hopefully, the next time I pay a visit, I'll be in the wind on a Spyder RS-S. A long way to go toget there but, where there is a will, there is a way!



PS- If anyone is interested, here is a link to they gallery of mine and Wade's road trip. Its not done yet, still have about 1000 pix to add. Will be an on going project for me over the next several day's.

Road Trip II - Alabama to Washington D.C.
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Denisea
Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 07:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Fast forward ten years... we're gathered at the bridge when a lady pulls up in a small SUV and asks if we are honoring the man on the roadside cross. Ferris walked up and replied that indeed we were then called me over. It was her husband who had witnessed the accident.

words can do no justice.

the right time for the right thing.

can we all hope to be that honorable when we are called upon. I do.

JB2, Mrs. Strong was there at that moment for a reason. I know you will do everything in your power to be sure she is part of the family hence forward.

Twas, certainly, a Memorial time,
D
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Denisea
Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 07:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Corso,
Great pix.
Thank you so much for capturing so many great moments!
Hugz,
D
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Fb1
Posted on Wednesday, June 06, 2012 - 08:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Great photos, Corso! Thank you!!!

: )
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Jb2
Posted on Wednesday, June 06, 2012 - 09:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

>>> words can do no justice

Well put D.

Corso, Great pics my friend.
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Reepicheep
Posted on Wednesday, June 06, 2012 - 12:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It was great to meet you and Wade Corso. Hope you are at the next thing (whatever it may be and wherever it is : ) ).
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Pdxs3t
Posted on Wednesday, June 06, 2012 - 11:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Reepicheep...Was very cool to meet and hang with you. Look forward to the next time, that's for sure!
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Denisea
Posted on Thursday, June 07, 2012 - 02:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Alex, Forgot to mention, Sunset looks like a great place to hang for the day. : )
JB2, Reep, FB -- VTC pix!!!!
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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Monday, June 25, 2012 - 09:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

there are some great people here... I just wanted to say thanks... made her cry and I can't thank you enough.
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Jb2
Posted on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 - 09:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Wolfie, Ferris is the man when it comes to remembering those in a less fortunate situation. His lead on other peoples' causes was what prompted us all to send some good karma to Ma Bueller last year while she was in the fight of her life. When he presented the book to our group this year we were honored to pass on more motorcycle mojo to Judy.

You really should join us one year.
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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 - 07:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Just got on my shorter short list ; )
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Firemanjim
Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 03:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

WOW. Karma, Jim!
And great pics Mr. Corso.
I'll be there again!
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