Sad News

[Heather Thompson]

I just received a phone call from a good friend, one of our dearest friends got hit on his bike (pedal), we are long distance cyclists in this household, Paul was rendered unconscious at the scene, died today. I will do a century to remember him tommorrow, Paul was probably thinking of the Tour de France, will always remember his spirit. I can bearly see the keyboard asI type this.

Heather

[Mitchell Andrus]

Sorry about this news. I often wonder if I'll go while doing something I love. The fact that he did.... Small consolation I suppose....

[Jim O'Dell]

Sorry to hear of your loss of a dear friend, Heather. May the shamrocks fall softly....Jim.

[Bruce Page]

I'm sorry for the loss of your good friend.
Be strong, and be safe tomorrow as well.

[Jim Becker]

Sorry for your loss, Heather. That's a darn shame. Stay safe "out there"...

[Roger Ronas]

Always sad to hear of someone passing.
May your friend R.I.P. and you heal from this tragic event.

Roger

[John Schreiber]

I'm sorry for your loss and the loss to all his friends. I was once a long distance cyclist myself and I understand the pleasures and the pains and the safety issues which you can do your best to influence, but which you can not control.

I hope for justice for the driver.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Heather,

My sincere condolences for the loss of your friend. You be safe tomorrow!

[julie Graf]

that is sad news.
be careful tomorrow.

[Ron Jones near Indy]

Be safe as you honor your friend tomorrow. You have a fitting tribute planned--my sympathy is extended to yourself and your cycling friends.

[Rob Russell]

As a fellow cyclist, perhaps a Ghost Bike would be in order.

[Mark Rios]

More condolences from a fellow long time, long distance rider out here in CA. A tip of the water bottle to you, your friends and his family.

[Andrew Derhammer]

My condolences. May he rest in peace. Where i live we have top athletes that train here and it's a normal sight so we are much more careful and more attentive to cyclists than other places.

[Joe Mioux]

My condolences, Heather.

There are no words that can make an unexpected loss easy or any more comforting.

your ride tomorrow will be good therapy for you. just be carefull and mindfull

all the best
joe

[David DeCristoforo]

I hope that this does not sound "caviler" because that is absolutely not the intent. But your friend died doing something he loved. As unfortunate as it may be that he had to be taken, I would choose his "path" over just about any other. Especially over something like the way my mother in law went, dying of Parkinson's over a period of eight years. We all have to go, sooner or later. Better to be doing something we love when the time comes. Maybe a small consolation but, unfortunately we have no control over these things. Sorry for your loss....