Very sad news

[pktexas]

Mollie and I are so sad to hear about Don's passing. He was one of the first VR members I met when I joined the group. Did many rides and M&E with a true friend and great guy. He was always there to help someone in the group. He will be missed.

As we ride back to Texas from our trip, Don and his family will be in our thoughts on the road.

[Squidley]

To y'all that are on the road, PLEASE be careful getting back home.

[Guest]

Wow, so sorry to hear this. I have never met Don but have talked to him a few times on the phone. Real nice guy. Wish I had the chance to meet him. Rest in Peace and prayers sent to all of his family and friends.

[Carbon_One]

Like everyone else who have met Don it was my pleasure to share time with him at a couple of meets. Once you met him he was your friend for life.

Another great loss in our VR family is about all I can say now.

Don will be missed. Prayers for him , family, & friends.

Larry

[Hummingbird]

Don being Don has awarded him a special place in heaven. He will be missed by many -

[etcswjoe]

Prayers to all the family and friends.

[ragtop69gs]

Our prayers go out to Gunboat, his family and friends. Although we never met, the loss of any one of our VR family is sad news.

 

R.I.P. Gunboat.

[kbran]

Got the call this morning. Like everyone its hard to believe. A great friend that will be sadly missed. Prayers out to the family.

 

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[Gary N.]

So very sorry to hear this awful news. Don was a true Texas gentleman in every sense of the word. We are grateful to have known him and to have seen him again this spring at the SE Texas MD.

I know if given the chance he was going to make sure I got baptised in the Brazos.

Our condolences to his family and friends.

[oldschool]

Got the call from Squid earlier and still in shock. Don would give you the shirt off his back and the pants he was wearing if you needed them more than he did. It's always the good ones that leave us way too soon! Rest In Peace Don...you've earned it!

[dingy]

Here is a picture I have of Gunboat. One of the great members here.

 

RIP

 

Gary

 

http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af193/gdingy101/gunboat_zps984731fd.jpg

[jonesy]

Linda and I are both so sorry to hear this, met him and his wife up at Big Toms intl. rally last year, will miss him for sure.

[Squidley]

Thanks Gary, here are a few more of Don...

 

The 8th pic is from L to R Kenny Branton (Kbran) Myself, BoomerCPO, Owen, and Gunboat

 

The last picture is a rare one as it has from L to R Gunboat, Ponch, Don Hiltabidle (TX Venture, who left us almost 3 years ago) and his wife Linda when they came to Lonna's mothers and sisters houses to give the kids a Christmas.

Edited June 22, 2013 by Squidley

[KarlS]

So sorry to hear of his passing, had the opportunity to talk with him a couple of times and he seemed to be a very good and genuine person. R.I.P.

[Brake Pad]

My condolences to his family, Our Family & His Friends

[Monty]

Man, I really hate to hear this. Only met him once, but have conversed with him several times. You will be sorely missed.

 

Fair winds & following seas, Shipmate. Salute!

[darthandy]

Always so sad to hear of a good man gone. Our sincerest condolences to his family. R.I.P.

 

Andy

[lonestarmedic]

Can't see to type.

 

J and M

[Cinderella]

Losing this man was the loss of a great true kind gentle man........just saw a post on facebook from his daughter about this. I was shocked to say the least

 

Prayers to his family

[BuddyRich]

Don't know what to say.

Don, We will miss you for sure.

[HALRSV99]

Always had that smile and a big hug everytime our paths crossed. Don, you will be missed. Our thoughts go out to Sarah, family and friends.

[Frogger]

That is very sad. He was a class act when Tom and I met him last year at the international.

[dueyk1111]

sorry i never got a chance to met him, sounds like a wonderful human being! my prayers go to all his family and friends!!!!

[Kirby]

Don was the first one I met at MD several years ago after having talked with him on this forum many times before. He had a flashlight and was directing riders that arrived after dark at MD. Big smile, warm ,down home personality, and a heart to match the state he was from. He was one of the first to become a Darksider. Help me more times than I can count. Farewell my friend and condolences to all those left behind, for we will surely miss you.

[MasterGuns]

One of the best human beings I have ever met. Kind, honest, and humble. Don, you are in better hands now.