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Old 12-20-2011, 04:43 AM   #16
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Although I never met Don or Melody it saddens me so to hear of this. Don and I are friends on Facebook. Wish there were words to say at such a time but there are none. May Jesus be with you in this terrible time in your life. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Don.



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Old 12-20-2011, 08:51 AM   #17
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My deepest sympathies in this time of sadness.
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Old 12-20-2011, 09:17 AM   #18
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I'm very sorry to hear this Don. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
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Old 12-20-2011, 12:02 PM   #19
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
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Old 12-20-2011, 12:10 PM   #20
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My condolences to Don and his family and to those on the board that knew Melody.
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Old 12-20-2011, 12:22 PM   #21
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My thoughts and prayers to the family , Take Care.
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Old 12-20-2011, 02:24 PM   #22
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Melody was a great lady and we will miss her very much. The life of any gathering, and a real trooper hanging on the back of Don's Nomad. Services are scheduled for tomorrow.

We have changed the name of our NorthCentral Region Rally - 2012 to "The Melody Marchbanks Memorial Rally". She will be riding with us. All rider pegs down for that weekend.

Our sincere prayers and thoughts to Don Marchbanks (1600bluekaw) and his family.
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Old 12-20-2011, 03:59 PM   #23
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Very sorry to hear this sad news. Thoughts and prayers to Don and all of the family.
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Old 12-20-2011, 08:37 PM   #24
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Greg,
You know just the right words to say on someone's behalf. I'm very saddened to hear of Mel's untimely passing. Don, my thought's and prayers are with you.
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So sorry to hear such sad news. My condolences to the family.
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I'm very sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Don and his family.
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Condolences to Don and his family. _/\_
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My condolences to Don and his family and to you also Greg for the loss of your friend.
 
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Old 12-21-2011, 10:04 AM   #29
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My condolences go out to Don, his family.
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Old 12-21-2011, 12:49 PM   #30
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I received a call from our friend Don Marchbanks (bluekaw1600) this morning. As you may know, he lost his beloved wife and partner Melody Ann Marchbanks on the morning of Dec 19th. He asked me to express his appreciation for those friends from Vulcan Baggers.com (Kawanow) who have offered condolences to him and his family.

Don particularly wanted to thank Trip for his efforts to create a motorcycle forum unlike any other. Making steadfast friendships has been very common in our association with one another. We care about one another and are there for each other when needed. Thank you Trip and all those who work with you to make the forum very special.

Mel loved riding with Don on their blue Nomad. The first time we met them was when they rode from Columbus, IN to our NorthCentral Regional Rally in Prairie du Chien, WI, only stopping for fuel along the way. Mel was an instant hit with her quick smile and quick wit. It was as if she knew us for years.

In honor of Mel, Don will ride his blue and silver Nomad to her memorial service that will be conducted at 2pm today (Wednesday) at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home, Columbus, IN. If we could, there would be several other Nomads riding with him.

We have all lost a great friend and forum member. You can read more about Mel and write online condolences at www.barkesweaverglick.com.
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