A few hours ago my oldest son Jay was killed in a bike accident. He leaves behind a wife, 2 kids, 2 brothers,a sister, uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews, and a ton of friends. You will be greatly missed by me, your family and anyone who has ever met you. God's speed and we won't forget you. Love ya my son...
Dan, I'm so sorry. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Mick
Dan,
It is so sad to hear of this news. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Mike
Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S
1975 Can Am 175 TNT & 77 250 Black Widow
1979 Husqvarna OR250 & OR390
1976-78 RM & 77-79 PE Suzuki's
1974 CR250M 07 CR125R
Dan,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I know the are no words to take away your sting. I pray for God's comfort in this your time of need. Bless You Dan!
Larry P
Dan, I am sorry to hear this news. My family will be lifting yours to the Throne and asking GOD for comfort in this trial. Hank
Hank Rinehart
Dan, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. A parent should never out live their child. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Best Regards, James
1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1982 Suzuki PE 175
1976 Husqvarna 175GP
2002 KTM 200 EXC
2007 KTM 250 XCF
1979 KTM 250 GS (Project)
1981 KTM 250 (Project)
Dan,
My Prayers will be with you and your Family.
Ron Carbaugh
So very sorry.
Dan,
My heart goes out to you and your family,
GOD Speed Jay,
regards,
Mike Gallagher, NJ.
[email protected]
So very sorry to hear the news, I couldn't even imagine losing one of our kids. You and you family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan....Prayers are with you and the family.
Big Dave
Dan
I am so sorry for your loss my son.
Sharon and I will be praying for you and your family.
Please do not hesitate to call on me.
Blessings
Doug Wade
nothing can take away the lose of your son.we wish you and your family the best
dennis l.brown
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you and your family.
Lew Mayer
Sorry Dan. Hope you have some good folks around you.
There are no words that can ease your pain. What I can say is I and my family are very sorry for your loss. I wouldn't even know how to express what you must be feeling. I know if I lost any of my children or grand children it would kill me. Parents are NOT designed to outlive their children.
May God be with you and your family in this time of need. Just remember that Jay now is talking with God.
You all are in our prayers.
Donny Smith
Paragould, AR
Deepest condolences, Dan. So very sorry for your loss.
Dan,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your son. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Paul
dan, so sorry for your loss. you and your family will be in my prayers during this extraordinarily difficult time. God Bless. chicago jerry
Thanks to all for your prayers at this time. Jay will be laid to rest on Thursday. For those who would like to, you can read the obit and the related story on: auburnpub.com
The out pouring of support is over whelming, you don't realize how many lives can be affected by something like this, and how many people Jay touched in his own short life.
Dan So very sad to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you.
Scott B
Dan, Your family will be in our prayers. So very sorry.
Jeff
Dan,
My deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. God bless.
Dave McCullough
So sorry for your loss. We'll say some prayers for you,your family, and friends. God bless.
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
Dan, I am so sorry to hear the news. it seems so needless, it is the ultimate loss for a parent. May the God of all comfort, comfort you and your family now and always..
Thom Green,Still crazy after all these years!
76' 250 MC5 (orginal owner)
74'250 hare scrambler (project)
74' 1/2 440 maico
78' 440 maico
72' cr125 Husky (project)
74' TM125 suzuki
93' RMx 250 suzuki
Dan, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
God Speed Jay
Dennis Jones
dan, i am sorry to hear about your son,
It's times like this that I do not know what to say or do. Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family.
Freddie Smith
Godspeed Jay.
Dan, We're praying for you and the entire family. GodBless
Dan, although we have never met, you and your entire family will be in our prayers.
Wow, What do you say. I believe this life is a test and a way to prepare us for much more understanding in the next life. You connot truly know what utter happiness is unless you experiance utter sorrow. But, Man this would be so tuff. I just have to think you and your son will have a special reward in the next life for having to experiance this in this one. Your son and family are in our prayers.
Thanks all, the hardest thing I've had to do since my dad died is now over.
The hardest memory to get over is his wife, who had the terrible misfortune to have to witness the whole accident from just feet away, { it was the first time they had ridden seperate bikes together], and to hold him as he passed on. At the very end before they moved his body, she knelt next to him and put her head on his chest, {as if she was listening for his heartbeat] and said goodbye. It was the most heartwrenching scene I've ever had to see, and possibly the most heartwarming at the same time. Nobody rushed her and she had all the time she needed.............if someone had tried to stop her or speed her along, I definitely would have stepped in to make sure she got what she needed.
Take care son......we'll take care of your family as it should be, they are as much a part of us as you were, we'll make you proud.
We are continuing to pray for you and your family. Especially your daugther in law and grandchildren. May God bless you all. Hank
Hank Rinehart
Dan,
Hang in there bud, We are all here for you. I've permanently added your family to our Church's prayer list.
GodBless
I got the card today, thx guys, it'll go in the "memory chest" with the rest of the cards and letters we got. I'll put a note in it explaining the POG to the kids, and tell them about the friends that are part of the group. { Just in case I don't get to tell them}
We all mourn with you and your family, brother. You've been the recipient of hundreds of prayers from people near and far, known to you and many unknown. I hope our loving God grants you and your family strength and peace.
Jeff DeBell
Just read this post. I'm so sorry for you and your family. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts.
I just want to put out a public Thank You to all the people that have sent E mails, cards and donations. Jay's wife is a 3 time cancer surviver and all the stress from this whole thing has sapped her health somewhat, but she's getting better and we'll be sending out proper thank yous in the next couple of weeks. I'll be at Mid Ohio, so I look forward to seeing my friends there.
[V] 6 months ago yesterday. First holiday season with out him, I keep expecting the phone to ring and him on the other end telling me about something he thinks I need on craigslist.
Hang in there. He would want you to.
Dwight
Thoughts and prayers are being sent. The Leimbach family.
Thinking about you all and praying for you.
Hank Rinehart
Dan, You have been fortunate to have had such a great relationship with your son. I am sure that is what makes it more challenging for you and your family. Hang in there. Joe
Dan, In Feb. of this year I lost my father, Dad never said much but he was the kind of man that you could always count on. His love for me was never in question. As we enter into the holiday season I am becoming more aware of just how far away my family is. I wish it was possible for us to visit them this year but I know it is not. With Dad now gone, it becomes even more empty. I am thankful for the family I do have and the humble little home that is ours. A year ago even that was in question, with God's help we are hanging on. One of the things that helps me is to know that all the times I shared with my Dad I still have and everytime I struggle to know what to do, I can hear my Father saying "what do you think is the next thing to do" I will never loose that, He has given so much. I know that the loss of a father is not even close to loosing a Son, but I thought I would share so that you will know that others do understand, even it is not as deep. Just know that like many others, We continue to pray on your behalf. I have come to realize that family is more than those you grew up with, it is also those who stand by you in tough times. May the Lord bless and comfort you.
Thom Green,Still crazy after all these years!
76' 250 MC5 (orginal owner)
74'250 hare scrambler (project)
74' 1/2 440 maico
78' 440 maico
72' cr125 Husky (project)
93' RMx 250 suzuki
Dan, I know its got to be difficult, but remember those great times together with Jay ...
"Recall it as often as you wish, a happy memory never wears out."
Ernie P.
Chattanooga, TN
Just now saw the post Dan. Although I dont really know you, I feel I do from the emails we have shared..I thank you for them..I know these last months have been tough, especially this one with the holiday..I will pray for you and your family, and your daughter-in-law. She sounds like a great wife and person. May the God of all comfort, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, be for you and yours what only He can be..
Jim P.
Well it's been almost a year, you learn to live with the loss. To keep Jay's memory going we're having the first annual benefit in Jays honor. There will be a BBQ chicken dinner, music, and we're raffling off a 32" flatscreen TV. There will also be door prizes given out. The tickets for the TV are $10 a chance if anyone wants in, I can deliver the TV to Mid Ohio, Unadilla or if you're farther away, we'll work something out. The dinners are $15 and include a full meal and drink. Jay was a big fan of Bald Eagles and all monies raised will go to the Bald Eagle program at the local wildlife preserve. Each year we will pick a worthy cause to donate to, Jay always went on the "Bikers for Babies" rides and we hope to ride in his place this year and hopefully have them as recipient in the future.
Again a big THANK YOU to all the people who donated to Jays family last year, they are moving forward and doing well. If anyone would like to make a donation to this cause by all means feel free to join in, if you're in the Central NY area on June 9th and would like to stop by the event let me know and I'll get you info. Thx