Will this ever end.

waterman · 02-18-2009, 09:29 AM

I can't believe this. A friend and mentor passed away yesterday. This makes 6 family and friends in the last 6+ months. Dale passed away from pancreatic cancer. He beat the odds as when he was diagnoised they gave him about 12 months, he made it close to 30 months and actually had a pretty good life upto the last couple of months.

I have known Dale for 20 years and to say the least, he was one of the best in our industry. I can't tell you how many awards he has been recognized with over the years and how many people he has influenced over the years.

Funny thing was about 10 years ago we were on the road and talking about growing up (he is about 30 years older than I am) and come to find out, our home towns were about 25 miles apart from each other.

RIP Dale and prayers to your wife and family.

blowndodge · 02-18-2009, 10:44 AM

very sorry to hear this waterman. I've been bit by the dying issues with friends and family a few years ago. It seems to come all at once.

cheriann · 02-18-2009, 11:33 AM

I am so sorry!!! This must be SO hard on you!
Please feel free to talk about it more if you need to!!! Sometimes that can help

Yellow Jacket · 02-18-2009, 11:55 AM

I'm sorry to hear this. My prayers go out to you and the family.

landman · 02-18-2009, 01:18 PM

waterman there is no doubt you have had more then your share of this lately.you are in my toughts and prayers.

audiogooroo · 02-18-2009, 10:20 PM

I am so sorry for your loss Joel. It does seem to come in bunches when it comes. I know I've been to way too many family funerals over the last few years.

**glwilson** · 02-18-2009, 10:28 PM

Don't know what to say other than sorry to hear about your loss. No words I can come up with can help -- only time will do so.

radco · 02-19-2009, 08:16 AM

Sorry to hear about your loss.. Yea its really sucks to loose someone you care about and look up to,, BUT you will always have the memories!!! Prayers out to you and the family,,Rich

ells · 02-21-2009, 07:12 PM

Darn Joel, missed this one for a couple days. So sorry that you need to endure yet another. One hell of a ride building there. I should be headed that direction one of these warmer days.

waterman · 02-21-2009, 08:38 PM

Thanks everyone. Wanted to go to this funeral in Fort Collins but they aren't having it until Tuesday and I will be on the road again. I know of quite a few people who will miss this because we will all be at the same meeting.

Ells, once I get my tire repair kit and fix the nail, come on out and we will take a trip somewhere.

**Cajunrider** · 02-22-2009, 02:06 AM

Sorry for your loss Joel. You've been hit pretty hard in the last few months. Prayers for strength and comfort for you and Dale's family.

rickyboy · 02-23-2009, 05:15 PM

"Waterman" please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your friend. All my best to his family.

paul · 02-23-2009, 07:22 PM

Sorry to hear, our condolences and prayers.

dogdoc · 02-26-2009, 04:43 PM

May God provide comfort in these very difficult times waterman.

flightdoc · 02-27-2009, 01:05 PM

Waterman, sorry for you loss.

vin

02-18-2009, 09:29 AM	#1
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Will this ever end. I can't believe this. A friend and mentor passed away yesterday. This makes 6 family and friends in the last 6+ months. Dale passed away from pancreatic cancer. He beat the odds as when he was diagnoised they gave him about 12 months, he made it close to 30 months and actually had a pretty good life upto the last couple of months. I have known Dale for 20 years and to say the least, he was one of the best in our industry. I can't tell you how many awards he has been recognized with over the years and how many people he has influenced over the years. Funny thing was about 10 years ago we were on the road and talking about growing up (he is about 30 years older than I am) and come to find out, our home towns were about 25 miles apart from each other. RIP Dale and prayers to your wife and family. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-18-2009, 10:44 AM	#2
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Will this ever end. very sorry to hear this waterman. I've been bit by the dying issues with friends and family a few years ago. It seems to come all at once. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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02-18-2009, 11:33 AM	#3
cheriann Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,250	Will this ever end. I am so sorry!!! This must be SO hard on you! Please feel free to talk about it more if you need to!!! Sometimes that can help __________________ Cheri Ann 2012 Vulcan Vaquero VBA #2069
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02-18-2009, 11:55 AM	#4
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Will this ever end. I'm sorry to hear this. My prayers go out to you and the family. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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02-18-2009, 01:18 PM	#5
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	Will this ever end. waterman there is no doubt you have had more then your share of this lately.you are in my toughts and prayers. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-18-2009, 10:20 PM	#6
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	Will this ever end. I am so sorry for your loss Joel. It does seem to come in bunches when it comes. I know I've been to way too many family funerals over the last few years. __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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02-18-2009, 10:28 PM	#7
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Will this ever end. Don't know what to say other than sorry to hear about your loss. No words I can come up with can help -- only time will do so. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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02-19-2009, 08:16 AM	#8
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	Will this ever end. Sorry to hear about your loss.. Yea its really sucks to loose someone you care about and look up to,, BUT you will always have the memories!!! Prayers out to you and the family,,Rich __________________
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02-21-2009, 07:12 PM	#9
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	Will this ever end. Darn Joel, missed this one for a couple days. So sorry that you need to endure yet another. One hell of a ride building there. I should be headed that direction one of these warmer days.
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02-21-2009, 08:38 PM	#10
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Will this ever end. Thanks everyone. Wanted to go to this funeral in Fort Collins but they aren't having it until Tuesday and I will be on the road again. I know of quite a few people who will miss this because we will all be at the same meeting. Ells, once I get my tire repair kit and fix the nail, come on out and we will take a trip somewhere. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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02-22-2009, 02:06 AM	#11
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Will this ever end. Sorry for your loss Joel. You've been hit pretty hard in the last few months. Prayers for strength and comfort for you and Dale's family. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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02-23-2009, 05:15 PM	#12
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Will this ever end. "Waterman" please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your friend. All my best to his family. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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02-23-2009, 07:22 PM	#13
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	Will this ever end. Sorry to hear, our condolences and prayers. __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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02-26-2009, 04:43 PM	#14
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Will this ever end. May God provide comfort in these very difficult times waterman.
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02-27-2009, 01:05 PM	#15
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	Will this ever end. Waterman, sorry for you loss. vin
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