Sad News from Ohio

[usmalenurse]

Just wanted to let everyone know that Fred Pierce, one of our AVA members from Ohio passed away this morning. He had been battling cancer for just over a year. He missed last years rally after having a lobectomy to remove part of his lung and they thought they got it all. Found out around Christmas that it had came back with a vengence and he was on hospice. I met him at the rally in Logan back in '14. He was a great guy and although I only saw him during the rallies he will be sorely missed. I will always remember the trip we made up to the Hurley rally and thank the good Lord that our paths crossed and I was fortunate to get to know him if only for few years. RIP Fred!

[cranky]

... sorry for your loss.. have a good friend that just had that
operation.... "heck" to get old and watch your family and good
friends pass on.... no solution for that, I'm afraid.... sigh....

[Mr Jensee]

We should all mourn the loss of everyone who has taken the time to be a part of this extended family we call the AVA. I know from personal experience what it means it means to lose a beloved friend and riding mate to cancer. I will say a prayer for his family. His soul is with God. His pain is over.

[SgtSlag]

The photo of him smiling, on his beautiful bike, speaks volumes. I recognize that smile. My wife and I wear it for hours on end, riding our bike. I take great pleasure in that photo: it demonstrates that others, beside my wife and I, also know the incredible joys afforded by riding this, or any, motorcycle, really. I would say he had a very good life -- at least when he was riding. Thanks for sharing. I never knew the man, but I pray for his family. I am certain he will be missed -- with a smile like that, they must be hurting with their loss. Cheers!

[cranky]

Thanks for the post Sgt! Says my feelings and I'd like to add, I've noticed my
expression over the riding years... and I always find myself with a smile
on my face! Always!!!

[squirrel]

hate losing a brother buckeye,were hard nuts to crack.
r.i.p. s.m.i.b.

[the2knights]

Wow, hate hearing this, always looked forward to visiting With Fred at the rallies. We spent a fair amount of time talking in Brown County.
I knew he had missed TX but was unaware of the serious turn things took the last few months.
So sorry to hear this today.