HywRider in hospital with brain lesions - Page 2

**HwyRider** · 09-11-2015, 03:17 PM

This is Neil's wife. Neil is at home. The tumors were inoperable. We don't know how long he has left. We will keep you posted. He wants his rider friends to remember him when they go riding.

Thanks,
Chris

**Rasta** · 09-11-2015, 03:56 PM

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Neil. I want to thank you for being a friend, even though we never met in person. Thank you for all the conversations we had on this forum the last few years, sharing ideas and experiences. I wish you well in your journey my friend.
Peace and love.
Rastaman vibration, positive.
Your friend Rasta

**BigRed** · 09-11-2015, 06:05 PM

Oh, Jesus. My heart just broke. Neil, buddy what the hell?

I don't really know what to say but I will pray for you and keep you in my thoughts.

Picture taken in North Adams, MA in August 2014.

ctrider · 09-11-2015, 08:43 PM

Karen and I will be thinking of you and hoping for the best. You are a good friend besides a ridding buddy. I'm happy that we had the time to ride though all the states we did. The last ride was the 3 state ride earlier this year. You've owned motorcycles your whole life and I'm glad that you got out as much as you did this year. I spoke to Laura earlier this evening and she was taken back remembering the good rides last year. She wanted me to make sure I passed along her prayers to you and your whole family.

Johnny Y · 09-11-2015, 09:09 PM

Hey there Neil, Never got to meet you but I'm hoping the best for you.

robjob · 09-11-2015, 09:30 PM

I was lucky enough to meet Neil in August in Vermont. A really great guy. My wife and I had supper with Neil that night and seemed like a fella full of stories. It was a great time. This kind of thing sure makes you think - live everyday to the fullest and enjoy every minute. Oh and give your loved ones a hug.
May your journey be peaceful Neil. Again, prayers to you and your wife. Wishing you all the best...... Rob

lar · 09-12-2015, 12:10 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with Neil and his family.

**Jared** · 09-12-2015, 12:47 AM

I'm sorry to read this. My thoughts are with you!

Bud2rat · 09-12-2015, 07:05 AM

I never met Neil, but have always read his post. My prayers and thoughts are sent to you and family. I suppose the Lord is ready for a riding buddy. God speed Neil.

**minst7877** · 09-12-2015, 07:52 PM

Sorry to see this. I always enjoyed following your adventures thru the forum. Prayers for you and your family during this time. You will be missed here.

DC

Ridefree · 09-13-2015, 09:29 AM

Sending prayers to Neil and family and to all that know him. Bless you all !

id-man · 09-14-2015, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by HwyRider

He wants his rider friends to remember him when they go riding.

I find that very touching and Neil buddy you will definitely be thought of while riding and MORE. Little things you have said over the years or moments we shared never go away - they remain as fresh as today. More than that, as time seems to add more and more people who aren't around anymore I continue to be surprised how indelible they stay in the mind, as if we we spoke just yesterday, as if I could pick up the phone or jot them a text any moment and they'd answer as only they could. Remember you - DAMN RIGHT we'll remember you. Bonnie and I did just that Saturday while riding in Ptown as we passed a spot where we all once pulled over for a chat. Here's the pic you took that day, and another pic of a day we went back with Victor and Rosa - we'll never forget! We can't because you surround us.
Happy horizons Neil.

Picture taken by Neil roadside stop Provincetown 2014

Provincetown park bench 7/16/14

sly · 09-14-2015, 02:31 PM

Damn, I've been off for a while, I'm so very sorry Neil. We were to meet to honor our friendly bet, but mom was in the hospital. My thoughts and prayers to you, your family and friends.

**nomadtom69** · 09-14-2015, 03:35 PM

the C word is a bad thing I just hope Neil will not suffer and enjoy the life he has left may it be 2 months or 20 years (miracles do happen) here is wishing and praying for one

**cnc** · 09-14-2015, 04:34 PM

Neil and Family I am so sorry to hear of all this. My thoughts are with you and Neil yes I will think of you when I ride. We never did meet up in Vermont in August, but I am glade others were able to make it and it would seem by all accounts on here one of your last rides was a good one. I have always enjoyed the talks on here about the Habs vs the Bruins and although I never thought I would ever say this, this is for you Buddy: Go Bruins Go!

09-11-2015, 03:17 PM	#16
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	This is Neil's wife. Neil is at home. The tumors were inoperable. We don't know how long he has left. We will keep you posted. He wants his rider friends to remember him when they go riding. Thanks, Chris __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-11-2015, 03:56 PM	#17
Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,696	Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Neil. I want to thank you for being a friend, even though we never met in person. Thank you for all the conversations we had on this forum the last few years, sharing ideas and experiences. I wish you well in your journey my friend. Peace and love. Rastaman vibration, positive. Your friend Rasta __________________ 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
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09-11-2015, 06:05 PM	#18
BigRed Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 765	Oh, Jesus. My heart just broke. Neil, buddy what the hell? I don't really know what to say but I will pray for you and keep you in my thoughts. Picture taken in North Adams, MA in August 2014. __________________ VBA #02996 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad Last edited by BigRed; 09-11-2015 at 06:21 PM.
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09-11-2015, 08:43 PM	#19
ctrider Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Windsor, CT Posts: 735	Karen and I will be thinking of you and hoping for the best. You are a good friend besides a ridding buddy. I'm happy that we had the time to ride though all the states we did. The last ride was the 3 state ride earlier this year. You've owned motorcycles your whole life and I'm glad that you got out as much as you did this year. I spoke to Laura earlier this evening and she was taken back remembering the good rides last year. She wanted me to make sure I passed along her prayers to you and your whole family. __________________ VBA #02482 VROC # 36172
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09-11-2015, 09:09 PM	#20
Johnny Y Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: S.E.WI. Posts: 159	Hey there Neil, Never got to meet you but I'm hoping the best for you. __________________ Johnny Y PCV. Chucksters B.A.K. , D&D slip-ons. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-11-2015, 09:30 PM	#21
robjob Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Belleville, Ontario Posts: 347	I was lucky enough to meet Neil in August in Vermont. A really great guy. My wife and I had supper with Neil that night and seemed like a fella full of stories. It was a great time. This kind of thing sure makes you think - live everyday to the fullest and enjoy every minute. Oh and give your loved ones a hug. May your journey be peaceful Neil. Again, prayers to you and your wife. Wishing you all the best...... Rob __________________ Lovin my 2010 Nomad Rob Woodall Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers 088 Picton VBA # 02445
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09-12-2015, 12:10 AM	#22
lar Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 1,407	My thoughts and prayers are with Neil and his family. __________________ Larry Martel 02 1500 Nomad VBA 01565 VROC4737 Patriot Guard Rider
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09-12-2015, 12:47 AM	#23
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	I'm sorry to read this. My thoughts are with you! __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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09-12-2015, 07:05 AM	#24
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	I never met Neil, but have always read his post. My prayers and thoughts are sent to you and family. I suppose the Lord is ready for a riding buddy. God speed Neil. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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09-12-2015, 07:52 PM	#25
minst7877 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,286	Sorry to see this. I always enjoyed following your adventures thru the forum. Prayers for you and your family during this time. You will be missed here. DC __________________ Me and my 99 G1 Nomad on US 2 by the Lake Michigan Shoreline. Judge's Oil Gear failed and engine overhauled @ 35563 miles VBA/KawaNOW #01625 Christian Motorcyclists Assoc. Wheels Of Destiny Chapter #735 PA Wilds NE/Eastern Canada regional rally July 2012 Eureka Springs National 2015 Rolling Thunder Washington DC 2016 NE US / E Canada Rally - Mont Tremblant, QC 2016 VRA Eastern National at Maggie Valley 2017 99 Nomad G1 gone but never forgotten traded 4/8/17 for a 2017 Indian Roadmaster
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09-13-2015, 09:29 AM	#26
Ridefree Sr. Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Saskatchewan , Canada Posts: 1,441	Sending prayers to Neil and family and to all that know him. Bless you all !
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09-14-2015, 02:31 PM	#28
sly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St.-Eustache, Québec, Canada Posts: 2,837	Damn, I've been off for a while, I'm so very sorry Neil. We were to meet to honor our friendly bet, but mom was in the hospital. My thoughts and prayers to you, your family and friends. __________________ Sylvain "Sly" Lafrance St. Eustache, Quebec, Canada eh!! 2004 Blue & Silver (the fastest colors) Gone but not forgotten 2012 Ebony Black Kawasaski Concours 14
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09-14-2015, 03:35 PM	#29
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	the C word is a bad thing I just hope Neil will not suffer and enjoy the life he has left may it be 2 months or 20 years (miracles do happen) here is wishing and praying for one __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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09-14-2015, 04:34 PM	#30
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Neil and Family I am so sorry to hear of all this. My thoughts are with you and Neil yes I will think of you when I ride. We never did meet up in Vermont in August, but I am glade others were able to make it and it would seem by all accounts on here one of your last rides was a good one. I have always enjoyed the talks on here about the Habs vs the Bruins and although I never thought I would ever say this, this is for you Buddy: Go Bruins Go! __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136 Last edited by cnc; 09-14-2015 at 06:45 PM.
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