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General Discussion => Penton Talk => Topic started by: imported_n/a on September 08, 2003, 01:43:02 PM

Title: Passing of William A. Oury
Post by: imported_n/a on September 08, 2003, 01:43:02 PM
While reading the local paper, I stumbled across the obituary of William A. Oury, 62, who passed away September 3rd in Wheaton, Illinois.  William was an active and innovative motorcyclist and racer, best known for having invented the "Oury Grip."  Goodspeed, William.

Glenn

 
Title: Passing of William A. Oury
Post by: firstturn on September 08, 2003, 07:31:47 PM
Thanks Glenn  -  It is nice to remember a gentleman who touched so many of us, and I never had the opportunity to meet him.  Nice touch.

Ron Carbaugh
Title: Passing of William A. Oury
Post by: tomale on September 11, 2003, 03:12:15 AM
Thanks for letting us know, One thing is for sure...none of us live for ever.... at least not here and now.

Thom Green,I own and ride a 76 250 MC5 MX which I bought new.
Title: Passing of William A. Oury
Post by: firstturn on September 11, 2003, 09:45:46 AM
Glenn - Just a heads up I have noted several web sites mention Mr. Oury passing and referenced your posting.  Thanks to You many old racing were able to give Mr. Oury a proper Godspeed.  Thanks

Ron Carbaugh
Title: Passing of William A. Oury
Post by: imported_n/a on September 12, 2003, 10:40:22 AM
Ron, the Oury name is familiar around Wheaton, where I grew up.  My oldest brother may have gone to high school with William, as they are the same age, but I'm not really certain.  

In any event, Mr. Oury deserves our utmost respect and sense of loss in his passing at an early age.

Glenn

 
Title: Passing of William A. Oury
Post by: Mike Lenz on September 18, 2003, 10:21:41 PM
He will not live on, but his grips will! I use em on all my bikes. Glenn is your wife doing ok?

 
Title: Passing of William A. Oury
Post by: imported_n/a on September 19, 2003, 07:47:38 AM
Hey, Mike,

Yeah, my wife is doing fine.  Things came out (no pun intended) fine.  She's back to normal now.  Thanks for asking.

Glenn