We lost a friend today

**Framer** · 04-21-2024, 10:46 PM

It’s with a heavy heart that I tell this group our past President and my friend Dave Jesse aka Budman lost his battle with cancer. Dave was 63. He was a good friend to me and many of the people on this forum. He loved to ride his Nomad and then his Voyager. He planned a lot of the rallies we attended. He lost his wife Crystal a little over a year ago and I think he was ready to go meet her. Until we ride again.

The Black Knight · 04-22-2024, 06:46 AM

I am very sad. May you rest in peace, my friend.

redjay · 04-22-2024, 10:06 AM

Condolences to the family.

**JD Hog** · 04-22-2024, 05:08 PM

Sad to hear, may he Rest in Peace.

**plumber63** · 04-22-2024, 07:04 PM

He will be Missed. I was hoping to be able to ride with him again this summer.

**Framer** · 04-23-2024, 11:05 AM

Me too

ldhthept · 04-25-2024, 12:32 AM

Will keep family in our prayers.

**Rasta** · 04-25-2024, 11:10 AM

Him and his wife Crystal were very special to a lot of us in the VBA family and beyond. I will forever hold them close to my heart. May you both Rest In Peace

**Admin** · Today, 03:28 AM

Wow, terrible news. :(

He retrieved some old site related stuff for me a few years back. Very nice guy that was willing to help out a lot, and did.

Rest in Peace Budman, and thank you.

04-21-2024, 10:46 PM	#1
Framer Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Piedmont OK Posts: 2,207	We lost a friend today It’s with a heavy heart that I tell this group our past President and my friend Dave Jesse aka Budman lost his battle with cancer. Dave was 63. He was a good friend to me and many of the people on this forum. He loved to ride his Nomad and then his Voyager. He planned a lot of the rallies we attended. He lost his wife Crystal a little over a year ago and I think he was ready to go meet her. Until we ride again. Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by Rasta; 04-25-2024 at 11:04 AM. Reason: Deleted by mistake
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04-22-2024, 06:46 AM	#2
The Black Knight Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Italy Posts: 6,019	I am very sad. May you rest in peace, my friend. __________________ VBA 02514 - VROC 35394 VN 800 A - VN 900 Classic VN 1700 Vaquero Usque ad finem.
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04-22-2024, 05:08 PM	#4
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,946	Sad to hear, may he Rest in Peace. __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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04-22-2024, 07:04 PM	#5
plumber63 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 984	He will be Missed. I was hoping to be able to ride with him again this summer. __________________ Troy Donat VBA #02401 2015 Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad black(sold) 2016 Salem, Antlers, 2017 Eureka Springs, Lake George, Antlers 2018 Custer NR, Antlers Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-23-2024, 11:05 AM	#6
Framer Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Piedmont OK Posts: 2,207	Me too __________________ David (Framer) Marang 2018 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited VBA#02245 VROC#35311 2013 Antlers 2014 Mountain View 2014 Antlers 2015 Eureka Springs 2015 Antlers 2016 Salem 2016 Antlers 2017 Eureka Springs 2017 Lake George 2017 Antlers 2018 Custer
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04-22-2024, 10:06 AM	#3
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,927	Condolences to the family.
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04-25-2024, 12:32 AM	#7
ldhthept Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 1,033	Will keep family in our prayers.
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04-25-2024, 11:10 AM	#8
Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,694	Him and his wife Crystal were very special to a lot of us in the VBA family and beyond. I will forever hold them close to my heart. May you both Rest In Peace __________________ VROC#34321 VBA#01867 2012 NCR Rally Savanna. IL. 2013 National Rally Estes Park, CO 2014 NC/SC Rally in the Ozarks, Mountain View AR 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH 2015 VBA/VRA Eureka Springs AR 2015 Antlers Rally, Antlers OK. 2016 SCR Rally Salem MO. 2016 NCR Rally Hillsboro WI 2017 Eureka Springs AR 2017 National Rally Lake George NY 2004 Blue and Silver 1500 Nomad(RIP 9-26-19) 2000 Red and Silver 1500 Nomad 2012 Pearl White 1700 Voyager Last edited by Rasta; 04-25-2024 at 08:53 PM.
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Today, 03:28 AM	#9
Admin Administrator Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY Posts: 421	Wow, terrible news. :( He retrieved some old site related stuff for me a few years back. Very nice guy that was willing to help out a lot, and did. Rest in Peace Budman, and thank you.
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