death in the family - Page 2

cuervo72 · 01-03-2008, 03:54 PM

Sorry Sachmo.

TroyF · 01-03-2008, 04:04 PM

He sounds like he was a great guy who lived a fantastic life. The world needs more like him.

SteveMax58 · 01-03-2008, 04:50 PM

Very sad news. I'm very sorry for your loss sachmo. My thoughts are with you & your family.

Sweed · 01-03-2008, 06:24 PM

Sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.

WSUCougar · 01-03-2008, 07:34 PM

Very sad news, Chris - my deepest condolences.

sachmo71 · 01-06-2008, 11:45 PM

The Plano Bike Association held a memorial bike ride for my brother this morning. It was very moving to see a ride that usually has 30 members swell to over 160 riders. They had a prayer and a moment of silence before they left. It was one of the most emotional experiences of my life.

Some pictures of the ride for anyone interested (i believe if you click on the picture you can view the slideshow without signing up for the website)

http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLan...fromshare&Ux=0

Below is the text composed by and read at the beginning of the memorial ride. I thought it was very touching so I'm going to post it here:

Dear Lord,

We give thanks from the fullness of our hearts for the life that we remember at this gathering.
Let the meaning of Mark’s life live on in us. Help us to remember in the days to come, the lessons we learned about life from him. Let us remember the wonderful and sincere attributes that people shared about him in our Forum, and help us to make those all a part of our own lives:
- His constant positive energy and enthusiasm
- His fierce determination
- His pure and genuine childlike innocence and honesty
- His pride and support in his fellow riders, and
- His endless love for family and friends

Lord, let us know today that when we feel the wind, it is just Mark’s chest puffing up with pride that so many of his friends came out to honor him. Let us always know that the sunshine is him smiling down on us. And when we feel unseasonably warm temperatures, or even hot, humid summer rides, that it is really the warmth from one of his giant bear hugs for us.

Most important, we pray, that Mark knows we’ll never do a M&M Ride without him.
In the Lord’s name we pray. Amen

King of New York · 01-07-2008, 07:19 PM

A very moving tribute, Sachmo--they sent your brother off in style.

revrew · 01-07-2008, 07:30 PM

Very sorry for you, sachmo.

terpkristin · 01-07-2008, 08:14 PM

What a beautiful tribute to your brother.

I'm sorry for your loss, I hadn't seen this thread before, so I know it's a little late, and I'm sorry about that.

With deepest condolences to you and your family,
/tk

wade moore · 01-07-2008, 08:23 PM

Great tribute and sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how losing your brother would feel.

01-03-2008, 07:34 PM	#55
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	Very sad news, Chris - my deepest condolences. __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

01-06-2008, 11:45 PM	#56
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	The Plano Bike Association held a memorial bike ride for my brother this morning. It was very moving to see a ride that usually has 30 members swell to over 160 riders. They had a prayer and a moment of silence before they left. It was one of the most emotional experiences of my life. Some pictures of the ride for anyone interested (i believe if you click on the picture you can view the slideshow without signing up for the website) http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLan...fromshare&Ux=0 Below is the text composed by and read at the beginning of the memorial ride. I thought it was very touching so I'm going to post it here: Dear Lord, We give thanks from the fullness of our hearts for the life that we remember at this gathering. Let the meaning of Mark’s life live on in us. Help us to remember in the days to come, the lessons we learned about life from him. Let us remember the wonderful and sincere attributes that people shared about him in our Forum, and help us to make those all a part of our own lives: - His constant positive energy and enthusiasm - His fierce determination - His pure and genuine childlike innocence and honesty - His pride and support in his fellow riders, and - His endless love for family and friends Lord, let us know today that when we feel the wind, it is just Mark’s chest puffing up with pride that so many of his friends came out to honor him. Let us always know that the sunshine is him smiling down on us. And when we feel unseasonably warm temperatures, or even hot, humid summer rides, that it is really the warmth from one of his giant bear hugs for us. Most important, we pray, that Mark knows we’ll never do a M&M Ride without him. In the Lord’s name we pray. Amen Last edited by sachmo71 : 01-07-2008 at 08:04 AM.

01-07-2008, 07:19 PM	#57
King of New York High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Edge of the Great Dismal Swamp	A very moving tribute, Sachmo--they sent your brother off in style. __________________ Input A No Input

01-07-2008, 07:30 PM	#58
revrew Team Chaplain Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Just outside Des Moines, IA	Very sorry for you, sachmo. __________________ Winner of 6 FOFC Scribe Awards, including 3 Gold Scribes Founder of the ZFL, 2004 Golden Scribe Dynasty of the Year Now bringing The Des Moines Dragons back to life, and the joke's on YOU, NFL! I came to the Crossroad. I took it. And that has made all the difference.

01-07-2008, 08:14 PM	#59
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	What a beautiful tribute to your brother. I'm sorry for your loss, I hadn't seen this thread before, so I know it's a little late, and I'm sorry about that. With deepest condolences to you and your family, /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

01-03-2008, 04:04 PM	#52
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	He sounds like he was a great guy who lived a fantastic life. The world needs more like him.

01-03-2008, 04:50 PM	#53
SteveMax58 College Starter Join Date: Dec 2006	Very sad news. I'm very sorry for your loss sachmo. My thoughts are with you & your family.

01-03-2008, 06:24 PM	#54
Sweed College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2003	Sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.

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