motorman587 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Motorman salute............ Link to comment
BFish Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 so sad and sorry to hear of this terrible accident. family and friends are in my thoughts. Link to comment
RichEdwards Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 How sad. My condolences to Sue and Rodger's family. Link to comment
Huzband Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Prayers, along with my deepest sympathies, to the family. Link to comment
dhanson Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Prayers for the loved ones. Link to comment
hopz Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 This is just awful. I can only hope that the joy of anticipation and the preparation for this Torrey gave him pleasure. God speed... and may you rest in peace. Link to comment
Boone60 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 My condolences to Sue, his family and friends. Link to comment
Bullett Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 We enjoyed getting to know Rodger and Sue at May Torrey. Absolutely delightful people. Rodger will be sorely missed. Jan and I send Sue and the family our condolences. Sharon Link to comment
Lawman Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Just saw this..My prayers go out to the family and friends. Link to comment
Crazy_Canuck Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 My prayers go out to his family. Link to comment
dogboy11 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 My prayers go out to Rodger's family and friends. This is a terrible thing. It hit me like a ton of bricks last night .. most of the time death has no build up like in the movies. It's not dramatic ...I lost a 14 year old niece a while back and she was on her way back from dance class, which she loved. She was laughing and happy ... then a few seconds later, she was gone. Probably the same with Rodger. I know we can't actually live life like this is your last day ... but I would like to come as close to that as possible. God bless Rodger's family. DB Link to comment
Heck Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 This is very very sad news. We got to meet Rodger and Sue at a few BMWST events and will miss Rodger terribly. Sue and family- our prayers and condolences to you all- Any help we can give- say the word. RIP Signman.... Link to comment
keithb Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 After reading this yesterday I am still just as stunned today. I met Roger at my first ever Tech Day at Leslie's and Jamie's house in February 2005. We had some good laughs that day. Prayers go out to the family in their time of need. Link to comment
Baja 65 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 My prayers go out to Rodger's family and friends. This is a terrible thing. My he rest in peace, and ride on the clouds. Link to comment
Semper_Fi Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Never met the Roger but truly empathize with all in mourning. My condolences to his family and his friends. Link to comment
Scriber Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 What a blessing that Rodger was a part of this community, that so many felt the pleasure and warmth of his presence. Link to comment
TNT Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 My prayers go out to the family and friends. Link to comment
TyTass Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 A sorrowful event. I wish I knew him but my heart goes out to all who did. Link to comment
Lets_Play_Two Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 News like this is heartbreaking. Our condolences to his family and friends. May God rest his soul. Link to comment
bobbybob Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I never met Rodger but after reading many of the previous postings, I feel like I just lost an old friend. Very sad indeed. Link to comment
lvnvbiker Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 My condolences to the family... Link to comment
skyskier Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Like Keith, I too met Roger at my first tech day at Leslie's and Jamie's in 2005. I still remember some of the things we laughed about that day. My condolences to the family. Link to comment
mikeR1100R Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I don't know him, but it's tragic to hear of the death of someone who means so much to a group of people who one gets to know through internet correspondence and a few meetings. My condolences to his friends and family. Link to comment
hANNAbONE Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 oH mY...I am just numb - I cannot believe this...wow I am just empty. So so sorry ... I am simply speechless ... Prayers for the family going up as I type this... crap this is just terrible news. Link to comment
weaselwayne Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Roger and Sue were in the first group I rode with, a good solid rider who taught me a lot on that first ride while I followed him. He was smooth and consistant. We rode together on his first BB1000. He was a good man who shall be missed. God speed Roger Link to comment
Kinsley Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 I don't know what to say except that this seems to happen too often. I wish I had known Rodger. From what everyone is saying, I missed meeting a great guy. Link to comment
Mike05 Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Very sorry to hear this; our thoughts & prayers go out to Sue & the family. Joyce & Mike Link to comment
SageRider Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 So, so sorry. Rodger was a truly terrific individual whom I will sorely miss. Sue, please accept my heartfelt condolences. Link to comment
Tank Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Roger, You are going to me missed, This is so sad. Sue, words excape me now,but I still reach a hand out. Link to comment
Bud Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Very, very sad news. Condolences to his family and friends. Link to comment
algover Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 What horrible news! What a wonderful couple! Our condolences, and strength and solace to Sue. Peter and Jane Link to comment
Stir Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 OMG Leslie. I am just sick to my stomach! Rodger is a neighbor and friend. This is awful. M I don't even know where to begin--I never wanted to write this kind of news. Rodger Blakey, Signman here on the board, went down on his way to Torrey and was killed by on-coming traffic. They were going slowly away from a construction stop. Rodger, in the lead was moving over to pass a horse trailer when the trailer suddenly moved over too. When Rodger braked to avoid the trailer, he found himself in what Todd described as ice-slick hydraulic fluid. Todd, Graydude, was with him and helped a doctor and nurse who stopped to render aid. They did 30 minutes of CPR but Rodger never regained consciousness. Graydude, who was not involved in the accident has stopped in Page Arizona. His wife will pick him up there. He doesn't have the heart to ride home alone. Jamie called Rodger's wife Sue who is dealing with the news as I type this. We've told Rodger's kids that we're available for whatever they or Sue need. They only live 40 minutes up the hill from us My heart is breaking. Rodger was one of the first people from this board that we rode with. He and Sue became dear friends in short order. His wry sense of humor, generous nature, gigantic heart and wonderful smile will never be forgotten. I don't know what else to say right now. Link to comment
wsearl Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 I don't know any of you personally, but the caring nature of the BMWST members is one of the reasons I like this site so much. My condolences to Rodger's family. Link to comment
Chris K Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 This is very sad news. Prayers and condolences to family and friends. Link to comment
Lynn Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Our deepest condolences go out to family and friends. Link to comment
ArmyGuy Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 I didn't know Rodger but reading the posts, time with Rodger seemed to be special and cherished. He had a special way to bring joy to the folks around him. God blessed those that were fortunate to spend time with him and call him friend. Heartfelt condolences to all that loved and knew him. Mike Link to comment
Dietrich Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Very sad. Condolences to family and friends. Link to comment
John in VA Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 So tragic. Hard to fathom. All the best to his family. Link to comment
Trajan Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Roger, Rest in Peace. Link to comment
rob1100r Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I don't know any of you personally, but the caring nature of the BMWST members is one of the reasons I like this site so much. My condolences to Rodger's family. +1 Link to comment
Laura Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 How awful. My condolences to Rodger's family. Link to comment
alimar Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 My condolences to his family and friends. Link to comment
roadscholar Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Sad beyond words. I'm sorry for his wife and his family and his friends. Link to comment
Ken H. Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I don't think we ever met Rodger and Sue, but this kind of thing is just always awful to read has happened. I never seem to know what to type in these situations, so I'll just say - sincere condolences to all that are touched in any way by this. Link to comment
KMG_365 Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Death Valley, 2004 Death Valley, 2008 Link to comment
Dances_With_Wiener_Dogs Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Aw, crap! I'm so sad now. I enjoyed his company on a few occasions. This is horrible news. Link to comment
StuGotz Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 As much as we try to prepare ourselves for the bad that happens within our motorcycling community, it is always a shock when the ultimate happens. Godspeed brother. may the family be well. MB> Link to comment
Shaman97 Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 So sad to hear this. My deepest condolences. Link to comment
enfoman Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Sincere condolences and after reading many of the posts, he must of been a very good man of tall stature and respect. Godspeed to him and his family. Bob Link to comment
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