Memorial ride for our friend had an enormous turnout.

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2011/07/31 11:02:13 (permalink)

Memorial ride for our friend had an enormous turnout.

Yesterday at 10:00a.m. Tallahassee area cyclists and bicycle friends from all over the country gathered together to observe a memorial bicycle ride for our friend Dave Baton. Dave and his son Jakob had been hit by an automobile two weeks ago. Dave was killed and Jakob survived.

Here's Jakob on his bicycle yesterday surrounded by Dave's familiy and friends as we rode through town as a remembrance for his father.



The city of Tallahassee provided a police escort as 357+ riders slowly rode together while thinking of Dave.

Here's a link to more photos and part of the story:

http://www.floridatoday.c...Dave-Baton?odyssey=nav


Personally, I was amazed to see so many people. The old timers and the kids of kids came out. All the shops ran on temp crews as the owners and regular staff all came to ride together in friendship and comradery.



We were a tremendous and unexpected inconvenience to car traffic, yet many drivers took the opportunity to get out of their cars and share gestures of kindness and understanding.

It was a powerful experience.

I just wanted to share some small town USA stuff with everyone... it helps me grieve.


best regards,
mike


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    Jonbouy
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    Re:Memorial ride for our friend had an enormous turnout. 2011/07/31 11:53:23 (permalink)
    Great turnout.

    Thanks Mike.

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    Re:Memorial ride for our friend had an enormous turnout. 2011/07/31 12:35:16 (permalink)
    What a heartwarming story.

    Thanks for sharing that.

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    Re:Memorial ride for our friend had an enormous turnout. 2011/07/31 12:43:25 (permalink)
    I'm glad to hear that you there was such a great turn out.  It also sounds like everything went well.  Well done. 

    It seems like a great memorial to your friend Dave. 

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    Re:Memorial ride for our friend had an enormous turnout. 2011/07/31 13:00:09 (permalink)
     
    Heartwarming stuff indeed, and such a wonderful tribute.
     
    The courage and spirit of his son is worthy of our utmost respect, as well as our deepest sympathies.

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