Bruce Rossmeyer Died today

tazfl · 07-30-2009, 09:37 PM

Saw on another forum where Bruce rossmeyer was killed today while on his way to sturgis. For those of you who don't know who he is, he is a Florida resident that owned quite a few harley dealerships, including the daytona harley which was always very active in bikeweek and biketoberfest. he also owned "Destination daytona" which is the largest harley dealership in the world. Even if you don't care for harleys destination daytona is pretty impressive as far as everything that is there.
Seems he was on his way to sturgis with 5 friends, they were passing a RV, he was the last one to pass it and I believe it moved over on him.

landman · 07-30-2009, 09:43 PM

very sad news indeed.since i live so close to sturgis our area is
crawling with harleys allready.i will hear lots of stories like that before it is all over.

ryancooksey · 07-30-2009, 11:39 PM

Headed up there myself with 5 uncles hope we have a fun but safe trip!! Never can be to careful. This is why I keep my oath to myself off never having no alcohol not one while driving the bike it is way to risky never know what can happen and have to be alert. I had a idiot passing a semi around a 90 degree curve the other day on 2 lane hwy where he was not supposed to be. Found out how fast I could go from 70 to 0 real quick! Kinda just have to sit there for a while and thank god for giving you a second chance and realizing how stupid and unalert drivers are.

**Kawhead** · 07-31-2009, 12:03 AM

Thanks for sharing tazfl. We're all brothers and sisters out here on our bikes and it's sad to hear about any accidents our family suffers, fatal or otherwise. I pray God will ease the pain his family is going through tonight,

atmooney · 07-31-2009, 06:31 AM

Very sad story. Sorry to read this, my thoughts are with his family..

**glwilson** · 07-31-2009, 07:42 AM

I'll bet that was a major shock to his family and friends -- who probably always worried about him riding; but never thought anything bad would really happen given his years of experience riding.

We were fortunate to have had only one incident while KawaNOW was in Custer; and only having two incidents on the way home -- and to have everyone involved in these incidents to basically be okay when all was said and done.

If you're headed that direction... please think that everyone is out to hit you!!!! It may help protect you. While in the Custer area; we experienced a couple aggressive "cagers".

**ringadingh** · 07-31-2009, 08:23 AM

Its too bad to hear about news like that, you never know when your number is up.

dougster · 07-31-2009, 09:02 AM

Ought to be ready!

waterman · 07-31-2009, 09:57 AM

Sad to hear. But he hit a turning vehicle while trying to pass. Doesn't make it any better but it was not the car drivers fault.

dhomoney · 07-31-2009, 11:11 AM

Sad news. RIP.

mrfuni · 07-31-2009, 11:27 AM

Sympathy to his family. Seems another day doesn't go by that reminds us of the danger of what we enjoy. :-/

MikeInFla · 07-31-2009, 12:06 PM

It's very sad to hear. I've talked to him a few times while at Destination Daytona, he was a nice guy and very approachable.

davidjones1 · 07-31-2009, 12:44 PM

Hate to hear about this our prayers go out to his family, I have friends headed there today. keep safe out there.
ride safe.

macmac · 07-31-2009, 12:47 PM

It just takes one screw up.... No 2nd chance sometimes.. You can't bank on what someone else is gonna do...

very Sad...

toophun · 07-31-2009, 01:21 PM

I just rode that road 2 wks. ago on my big trip. Saw the axle come off a car dolly in front of me & go through the windshield of an oncomming Forest Ranger truck while the other wheel went over my head. Guess none of us are immune and REALLY have to stay alert.

07-30-2009, 09:37 PM	#1
tazfl Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 742	Bruce Rossmeyer Died today Saw on another forum where Bruce rossmeyer was killed today while on his way to sturgis. For those of you who don't know who he is, he is a Florida resident that owned quite a few harley dealerships, including the daytona harley which was always very active in bikeweek and biketoberfest. he also owned "Destination daytona" which is the largest harley dealership in the world. Even if you don't care for harleys destination daytona is pretty impressive as far as everything that is there. Seems he was on his way to sturgis with 5 friends, they were passing a RV, he was the last one to pass it and I believe it moved over on him. __________________ 2012 Vaquero Special edition Candy Lime Green / Ebony Cobra slip on exhaust, Kuryakyn Alley Cat intake, Cobra FI2000 Fuel Processor, Quick release trunk, Front & rear crashbars powdercoated black, Paul Yaffee stealth 3 tag frame, Arlen Ness grips, Corbin seat, Custom pinstripping, Rear LED strip turn signals, Stock rear turnsignals / tagframe assembly removed Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

07-30-2009, 09:43 PM	#2
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	Bruce Rossmeyer Died today very sad news indeed.since i live so close to sturgis our area is crawling with harleys allready.i will hear lots of stories like that before it is all over. __________________ 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
	0

07-30-2009, 11:39 PM	#3
ryancooksey Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Quinter, KS Posts: 58	Bruce Rossmeyer Died today Headed up there myself with 5 uncles hope we have a fun but safe trip!! Never can be to careful. This is why I keep my oath to myself off never having no alcohol not one while driving the bike it is way to risky never know what can happen and have to be alert. I had a idiot passing a semi around a 90 degree curve the other day on 2 lane hwy where he was not supposed to be. Found out how fast I could go from 70 to 0 real quick! Kinda just have to sit there for a while and thank god for giving you a second chance and realizing how stupid and unalert drivers are.
	0

07-31-2009, 12:03 AM	#4
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	Bruce Rossmeyer Died today Thanks for sharing tazfl. We're all brothers and sisters out here on our bikes and it's sad to hear about any accidents our family suffers, fatal or otherwise. I pray God will ease the pain his family is going through tonight, __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead
	0

07-31-2009, 06:31 AM	#5
atmooney Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NW Connecticut Posts: 34	Bruce Rossmeyer Died today Very sad story. Sorry to read this, my thoughts are with his family.. Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

07-31-2009, 07:42 AM	#6
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Bruce Rossmeyer Died today I'll bet that was a major shock to his family and friends -- who probably always worried about him riding; but never thought anything bad would really happen given his years of experience riding. We were fortunate to have had only one incident while KawaNOW was in Custer; and only having two incidents on the way home -- and to have everyone involved in these incidents to basically be okay when all was said and done. If you're headed that direction... please think that everyone is out to hit you!!!! It may help protect you. While in the Custer area; we experienced a couple aggressive "cagers". __________________ "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
	0

07-31-2009, 08:23 AM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Bruce Rossmeyer Died today Its too bad to hear about news like that, you never know when your number is up. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
	0

07-31-2009, 09:02 AM	#8
dougster Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crete, Nebraska Posts: 679	Bruce Rossmeyer Died today Ought to be ready! __________________ Doug Witzke - "Dougster" 2003 Nomad 1500 VBA# 740
	0

07-31-2009, 09:57 AM	#9
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Bruce Rossmeyer Died today Sad to hear. But he hit a turning vehicle while trying to pass. Doesn't make it any better but it was not the car drivers fault. __________________ 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
	0

07-31-2009, 11:11 AM	#10
dhomoney Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lake Tenkiller, OK Posts: 737	Bruce Rossmeyer Died today Sad news. RIP.
	0

07-31-2009, 11:27 AM	#11
mrfuni Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,301	Bruce Rossmeyer Died today Sympathy to his family. Seems another day doesn't go by that reminds us of the danger of what we enjoy. :-/
	0

07-31-2009, 12:06 PM	#12
MikeInFla Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bushnell FL Posts: 611	Bruce Rossmeyer Died today It's very sad to hear. I've talked to him a few times while at Destination Daytona, he was a nice guy and very approachable. __________________ Mike Morrison KawaNOW #00454 IBA# 42214 2007 Nomad 2008 Concours
	0

07-31-2009, 12:44 PM	#13
davidjones1 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: TENN Posts: 864	Bruce Rossmeyer Died today Hate to hear about this our prayers go out to his family, I have friends headed there today. keep safe out there. ride safe.
	0

07-31-2009, 12:47 PM	#14
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Bruce Rossmeyer Died today It just takes one screw up.... No 2nd chance sometimes.. You can't bank on what someone else is gonna do... very Sad... __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
	0

07-31-2009, 01:21 PM	#15
toophun Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 272	Bruce Rossmeyer Died today I just rode that road 2 wks. ago on my big trip. Saw the axle come off a car dolly in front of me & go through the windshield of an oncomming Forest Ranger truck while the other wheel went over my head. Guess none of us are immune and REALLY have to stay alert.
	0

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
My Snowblower Died Today	ringadingh	Off-Topic	29	12-20-2010 08:20 AM
Little Bruce	ringadingh	Lighter Side/Jokes	4	08-17-2009 11:06 PM
My Private Part Died Today	Cajunrider	Lighter Side/Jokes	3	08-16-2009 03:07 PM
My horn died	socwkbiker	1500 & 1600 Nomad	22	01-18-2008 05:46 PM
My private part died today		Lighter Side/Jokes	6	12-23-2007 09:18 AM