I thought that Jeff would post this himself, but I read about his dads passing last night on the Vinduro Group, and since it hasn't been mentioned here, I wanted to forward this to the group. I am sure that he and his Mom and close friends and family would appreciate our condolences and prayers, Mike Winter
Vinduro friends,
My Dad, Richard DeBell, passed away early this morning. He had been
hospitalized briefly and had been released to an elderly care facility a week or so ago. He passed peacefully in his sleep, and for that I am thankful. He was a good man and not so crazy about my motorcycling antics, although I reminded him it was his fault since he bought a Rupp mini-bike for me and my sister "on a whim." It was all downhill from there for me!
He was a Korean War veteran having served as a gunnery officer aboard the USS Laffey DD-724. One of my favorite photos of him is on the Laffey, smiling, wind in his face, wearing foul weather gear and his duty hat (which I still have).
My parents celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this past August. I visited them in June and got to hug my Dad and tell him I loved him...and you just can't put a price on moments like that. I'm doing OK, but please keep my Mom, Jeanne, in your prayers as the days ahead will be especially difficult for her.
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff,
May God Bless you and Help you during this time.
Patrick
My prayers are with you and your family.
Steve Minor
Wilmington, NC
Prayers for your Dad at his passing.
Lew Mayer
Thanks for posting this, Mike, and thank you everyone else for your kind thoughts and prayers. As at so many other times in my life, a simple thank you just doesn't cover it, but it's the best I can do at the moment. I am grateful that I'm part of this wonderful motorcycling family.
Jeff DeBell
Jeff--I'm sorry to hear about your Dad and I will keep you, your Mom and family in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks for all you do for the Motorcycling world. Al
Jeff, I am sorry to hear of your Dad's passing, your whole family will be in our prayers. Thanks for allowing us to be a part of your life too..
Thom Green,Still crazy after all these years!
76' 250 MC5 (orginal owner)74'
250 hare scrambler (project bike)
Jeff,
So very sorry for your loss. You have such a big heart and I feel for you and will keep prayers of peace for you and your family.
Larry P
I have attached a link to the funeral directory who will be accepting visitors for Jeff's family.
Bob
http://stevensfh.frontrunnerpro.com/runtime/14471/runtime.php?SiteId=14471&NavigatorId=101067&op=moreinfo&viewOpt=dpaneOnly&ItemId=609307&LinkId=220
Jeff & Family,
We are sad to hear of your Loss. You and your Family will be in our Prayers.
Ron Carbaugh
Jeff, hi,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family
your a great guy and always there to help someone in need,
your Dad will always have a smile on his face watching the things you do !!
regards,
Mike Gallagher, NJ.
I'm very sorry to hear of your father's passing Jeff...it sounds like he was a great role model, father, and husband. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts.
Kent Knudson
Condolences on your Dad's passing. I hope that you can continue to relish in the memories you had with him. The Laffey was just out of drydock here in Charleston, and I'm sure he's standing tall looking down on her, along with his shipmates.
http://cv10navalaviator.wordpress.com/2010/02/11/laffey-celebrates-66-years/
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid600305868001?bctid=600362412001
http://www.flickr.com/photos/patriots_point/
God bless you and your family.
Robert Manucy
72 Berkshire
72 Six Day
82 Honda cr250r
04 BMW K 1200 GT - KIA in N. Ga. - 32987 smiles
08 BMW K 1200 S
Jeff,
Prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Big Dave
Jeff,
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to you, your mom and family during this time of mourning. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Take good care of each other and God Bless.
Dave McCullough