Shooter Posted September 28, 2009 #1 Posted September 28, 2009 I haven't been over here in a while and I'm not sure if any of these guys were members but we had a tragic event last week with members of the UK Venture club who were over in Italy riding with what was the European Venture club that evolved into the Motorcycle Touring Club of Europe, MTCE. Anyway, here is the link: http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Three-British-Motorcyclists-Are-Killed-In-A-Crash-At-A-Tunnel-In-Italy/Article/200909415387266?lpos=World_News_News_Your_Way_Region_8&lid=NewsYourWay_ARTICLE_15387266_Three_British_Motorcyclists_Are_Killed_In_A_Crash_At_A_Tunnel_In_Italy Colin was very helpful for me when I organised the big Euro Tour back in 2004 when over 40 Venture riders from the US & Canada came over for a two week tour of Europe by bike. Ian
Squidley Posted September 28, 2009 #2 Posted September 28, 2009 Never good to hear such news, sounds like the entry and exit point of that tunnel has issues that need to be addressed, RIP to our fallen brothers.
Guest Ken8143 Posted September 28, 2009 #3 Posted September 28, 2009 So sorry to hear the terrible news
Squidley Posted September 28, 2009 #5 Posted September 28, 2009 Link doesn't work for me? BOO I had to try it 4 times before it caught for me Jerry
Freebird Posted September 28, 2009 #6 Posted September 28, 2009 Shooter, I am sincerely sorry to hear this terrible news. I know that you guys are a tight knit group as we are here and I can only imagine the pain that is being felt by all. Please know that you, your club members and the families are in our prayers. That type of terrible tragedy is always my worse fear when we have our rallies here. Don
Dano Posted September 28, 2009 #7 Posted September 28, 2009 Our condolences to the families from here also. So sad to hear of such a tragedy amongst a group like that. May the Almighty watch out over their families in this time of sorrow. Dan
gunboat Posted September 29, 2009 #8 Posted September 29, 2009 i all ways hate to hear news like this. prayers being said for their loved ones. best reguards don c.
Yama Mama Posted September 29, 2009 #9 Posted September 29, 2009 Thank you for letting us know about this horrible accident. I am so sorry to hear about it. Yama Mama
RandyR Posted September 29, 2009 #10 Posted September 29, 2009 A terrible tragedy. ride safe everyone...
wizard Posted September 29, 2009 #11 Posted September 29, 2009 Such a sad thing. It sounds as if the road was unfamiliar to the riders.
rosebud Posted September 29, 2009 #12 Posted September 29, 2009 Such a sad loss of lives. prayers are being said for their families.
sarges46 Posted September 29, 2009 #13 Posted September 29, 2009 What a tragedy! Thats awful. Thanks for sharing Ian. Thoughts and prayers to the surviving families.
BuddyRich Posted September 29, 2009 #14 Posted September 29, 2009 We are sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families.
saddlebum Posted September 29, 2009 #15 Posted September 29, 2009 That is bad news for sure really sorry to have to hear it
Shooter Posted September 29, 2009 Author #17 Posted September 29, 2009 Thanks guys. We are observing a minutes silence this evening at 6.15pm UK time, 1.15pm New York time for the guys and all fallen riders.
Caveman Posted September 29, 2009 #18 Posted September 29, 2009 Noted; a minutes silence for our UK brothers and prayers for the families knee mailed.
pakidaho Posted September 29, 2009 #19 Posted September 29, 2009 There are risks in our thrills and enjoyments. It is horribly sad to lose people, however. Our thoughts, prayers and hearts go to the surviving family. Roja of Pakidaho
Evan Posted September 30, 2009 #21 Posted September 30, 2009 Just saw your post about this terrible event. While I missed your moment of silence, I hope the group of Venture riders in the UK knows from these respones (from Americans and Canadians like me) that our thoughts are with you all. Hope you can communicate this on our behalf.
84xj1100 Posted September 30, 2009 #22 Posted September 30, 2009 Just read the post and a personal minute of silence will be observed. I echo Evan's comment, if you can please convey our sympathy, thoughts and prayers. Riders down....riders down......May they RIP
SaltyDawg Posted September 30, 2009 #23 Posted September 30, 2009 Shooter, I am truly sorry to hear about this horrific accident. My prayers are with their families and the entire group. I didn't pay attention to who posted this and you were the first person I thought of while reading the story. It is a shame that three, possibly four lives are lost in order to get them to fix that tunnel. Again, I am truly sorry about this. Thanks for letting us know. Wayne aka coolbreeze83(in the early years of venturers.org)
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