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Crosbie
22-12-12, 11:47 AM
Don't know how to say this so I just will, member 470four passed away early hours of Friday morning. He had been struggling with major depression for some years and I guess it all got a bit much. Sorry for those who knew and were friends with him to find out in such a way. I will post details of funeral arrangements as and when I find out for any one who would want to attend.
Sorry again to be the bearer of bad news :'(
Last Train
22-12-12, 11:55 AM
Kin ell.....
I hope you've found some peace mate
**** that's awful :'( :'(
I liked Darren
I will attend the funeral
Crosbie
22-12-12, 01:27 PM
I liked Darren
I will attend the funeral
I know he was a strange character and not to everyone's liking but he was a straight honest what you see is what you get guy and an absolute top mate. Devastated dosent even begin to describe how I'm feeling
Green Man
22-12-12, 01:50 PM
Very sad news RIP Darren [smiley=sad.gif] [smiley=sad.gif]
very sad news.i hope you find peace now darren.my thoughts are with your family.
Really sorry to hear that. I only met him a couple of times but always had a chuckle. RIP
Very sorry to hear this. RIP that man
BB
holy ****! I am absolutely gutted. I thought he was a great fella. Absolutely distraught to read this.
RIP Darren
:(
Such sad news. :( Devastating for Darren's family and close friends. RIP.
This is really really sad news, Darren was a lovely bloke and came round to have a coffee and deliver us some wood not too long ago, I am truly devastated :'( :'( :'(
Awful news :( Really shocked and saddened to hear this. RIP Darren
Never good news to hear about the loss of a person you know, whatever the circumstances.
R.I.P. Darren
Thoughts to his family and all those who were close to him :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[
Just seen this OMG you just never know whats round the corner. I am friends with his mum will see if i can also find out the funeral plan. This is so sad RIP Darren :'(
smellygerm
22-12-12, 04:36 PM
Rip Darren. will always remember
I am truly saddened and shocked. :(
Darren was a great guy, a real bike enthusiast and friend.
I bought Jordan off of Darren, my first big bike. he was so helpful and friendly.
I'll miss you mate... ride free buddy. :(
Bonnielass
22-12-12, 05:07 PM
That is such sad news, my thoughts are with his family. RIP Darren
R I P, in my thoughts. :(
bubblylittleme
22-12-12, 05:16 PM
Just can't take this in...really great mate...gonna miss you loads.. RIP Darren xxx
Would like to go to the funeral please Crosbie
Shocked and saddened by this news :-[
Sad news especially for his family and friends. :(
He was a character and that's what I'll remember him for, hope whereever you are you find peace. :)
Rip mate ....just so shocked
Morticia
22-12-12, 06:11 PM
Ride In Peace xx
gutted, ride in peace chief
Just read about it on Nelly's wall. I only met Darren to talk to once or twice and yes, I didn't quite know what to make of him. Didn't dislike him, but found something a bit odd about him is all.
I assumed he'd got taken out by a car, or hit some ice on his bike, that's bad enough, but what a ****ty way to go!
A few of the people closest to me have suffered from, or still suffer from depression. It's something the vast majority of people still don't understand, I don't myself despite it being around me quite often and do struggle to relate the people I know with it when they sink into their personal black holes.
Condolences to his friends and family :-(
Red Zed 1
22-12-12, 06:35 PM
what a bummer..r.i.p darren..condolences to his family..met him a few times at the h&c and at the EU ride sept last year,found him to be straight up with a dry s.o.h.,great bloke..such a shame.. :( :(
Just been reading through some of Darrens old posts
To me this one about the rain pretty much sums him up
Perhaps I could actually be RIDING said motorcycle instead of making sad visits to the garage to stare out at the rain, before heading inside to:
stroke the saddle
fidget with my new anodised tat
attempt a bench tidy
polish a random bike part that may have got - Heaven forbid - dusty
forget what I actually went in there for, but emerge with something new that needs fixing, accidently increasing your workload
consider the pro's & con's of starting it up for a little bit (maybe a few minutes, just to HEAR it... UUMMMMMMM.....)
look out the garage back door to see if it is raining out the back of the house as well
return to the laptop, a little pissed off and dejected that you waited all fkn year for the Summer so you could get out on some dry sticky roads and HAVE IT - only to find we are now having some sort of monsoon rain-forest conditions causing you to wonder quite why you bothered taxing, mot'ing & insuring the thing in the first place??
Bag of Arse!!
I try to justify it by thinking - if I dont ride it - I can't crash it!
:)
RIP mate you are missed
Red Zed 1
22-12-12, 07:17 PM
i remember a comment he made often about people turning up at a bike meet in cars,he would say "its a bike meet,where's your bike?"
one time a bloke turned up at the h&c on a ducati with a loud rattling clutch(like most are) and he asked the bloke where he got the tractor from(bloke was not best pleased but darren thought it was hilarious)
examples of wit and straight talk,not everybodys cup of tea but made me laugh..
R.I.P. Darren
Yea I remember that, the bloke didn't realise he had one as well :)
Senna(Dan)
22-12-12, 07:50 PM
What a shame.. I met him a couple of times and he left a lasting impression.
I found it quite funny how he took the mickey out of all bikes, but saying despite all their quirks it made him feel free.
Ride in Peace Darren.
Crosbie if the family wouldn't mind I would like to attend.
Geordie Stu
22-12-12, 07:57 PM
R.I.P Darren. Ride free :-[
Conehead
22-12-12, 08:13 PM
I never met him but from the comments it sounds like we would have got on well.
RIP and ride free.
Stewboy
22-12-12, 08:23 PM
Condolences to his family & friends. :(
redken1
22-12-12, 08:29 PM
Just read this.
RIP Darren :( :( :(
Made me lmfao in this thread 'Motorbike Crash help'
Its no secret that Darren and I didn't exactly see eye to eye on a number of subjects so it would be wrong of me to call him a friend. However, I hope he has found the inner peace he has been looking for and that his family and friends can find comfort in that. Rest In Peace Darren.
Sad news to hear :( Condolances to his family.
Would like to know when the funeral is if friends are invited to attend, he helped me out a few times with the CG - I can still manage to adjust the valves after his lesson! :)
Harry87
23-12-12, 10:35 AM
I'm really sad to hear this news :( Even though I may only have spoken to you several times, I remember thinking 'I like you, you're real'. Rest in peace Darren.
bubblylittleme
23-12-12, 11:32 AM
Sad news to hear :( Condolances to his family.
Would like to know when the funeral is if friends are invited to attend, he helped me out a few times with the CG - I can still manage to adjust the valves after his lesson! :)
He helped many times too with my bike including showing me how to change the brake hoses. Maybe we could do a ride in for his funeral?
Just heard from Caz, watch this space for funeral arrangements (in the new year). He wanted a biker funeral so WB can do the honours
Terrible news.
R.I.P Darren.
Conehead
23-12-12, 12:54 PM
I would love to send my respect to him and his family in this way even though I did not meet him.
Would anyone mind or would you prefer to keep it to those who knew him?
I would love to send my respect to him and his family in this way even though I did not meet him.
Would anyone mind or would you prefer to keep it to those who knew him?
Having known Darren, i'm fairly sure that the more bikes that are there, the better.
silly_simon
23-12-12, 01:06 PM
Absolutely shocked by this news having just seen it on FB :(
Darren was a great, True friend and we both got on like a house on fire, RIP buddy
It's such a shame he didn't know how much he was loved
Crosbie
23-12-12, 01:58 PM
A ride out to the funeral would be what he wanted. He used the Ducati ms forum also so there is a guy called Steve who will be organising something g from that side. All will come together. Will keep you all posted.
Tragic loss of someone with so much to give, an outspoken hairy lovable character who I always got on with and had a laugh with. Dad and I are absolutely gutted he felt so low that this was his only option.
We will both be available for the funeral.
RIP Hairy Maclarey and ride free.
Roxy xxxx
redken1
23-12-12, 03:42 PM
It's such a shame he didn't know how much he was loved
+1
In these heartbreaking situations I look back and wish people who feel so low could reach out. Perhaps they do and we don't always notice. :( :( :(
Maybe if he could of read this thread he would have stuck around....
Sapphire
23-12-12, 05:26 PM
I didn't know Darren personally but am truly saddened by this news. Depression is an utterly horrible disease which is so often misunderstood. Too many people suffer with it all around us but it is so well hidden due to the nature of the disease itself.
Ride In Peace Darren .
Shocked to hear this tragic news, rest easy Darren and ride free, you will be greatly missed
So very, very sad.
I met him once and exchanged a few messages and he seemed such a really nice, genuine, down to earth man.
Such a shame.
Deepest sympathy for his family and close friends.
Just been asked to post to say that the Ducati Forum wishes to attend the funeral and is having a collection
http://ducatiforum.co.uk/f18/sad-sad-news-re-470four-6875/index7.html
Funeral currently expected to be 8th or 9th Jan. There is also a request for a pillion ride for a non-biking friend so if anyone can volunteer that'd be great
More updates to come
Darrens bike
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n61/santav10/470%20four/DSC04929.jpg
He sold it after having it for 22 years
arthurbikemad
24-12-12, 12:45 PM
Sorry to say Hi at such a sad time but just wanted to post some links to another site 470four was a member, thought some of you may want to read.
He was a nice chap.
The site wont let me post them but if you all look at ducatiforum dot co dot uk you will see the pages
Arthur
Last Train
24-12-12, 12:47 PM
Darrens bike
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n61/santav10/470%20four/DSC04929.jpg
He sold it after having it for 22 years
I was chatting to him about it at the Harp and Crown some while back.
I remember his enthusiasm about the wheel rebuild in particular, he was like a proud dad.
I know what you mean, back in the summer he was telling me he had just gotten some new parts over from Japan. He certainly loved that bike
Mikeellis1709
24-12-12, 01:13 PM
I would love to send my respect to him and his family in this way even though I did not meet him.
Would anyone mind or would you prefer to keep it to those who knew him?
Having known Darren, i'm fairly sure that the more bikes that are there, the better.
I don't think I ever met Darren either but I'd like to be there to show my respect for a fellow biker
I would love to send my respect to him and his family in this way even though I did not meet him.
Would anyone mind or would you prefer to keep it to those who knew him?
Having known Darren, i'm fairly sure that the more bikes that are there, the better.
I don't think I ever met Darren either but I'd like to be there to show my respect for a fellow biker
I'd like to come too if it's ok. :(
Crosbie
24-12-12, 02:10 PM
Everyone is welcome. I am aware of the Ducati forum also organising a ride. Once a day is sorted we can arrange the details for meeting etc. The attire for the day will be anything but black funeral stuff. (Seeing as most bikers will have black leathers don't worry about that just wear colourful or quirky tshirt a beneath.) The family want it to be a day of celebration for his life, what he did, how he did it. Everything Darren basically. No sad faces! ;)
Crosbie
Funeral currently expected to be 8th or 9th Jan. There is also a request for a pillion ride for a non-biking friend so if anyone can volunteer that'd be great
More updates to come
I'm sure there will be someone with more experience who can help out, but if not I have a spare seat.
Rally-64
24-12-12, 02:42 PM
This is very tragic news. Darren was a lovely guy who I only had the pleasure of meeting a couple of times. There is a very long thread running on the Ducati forum as well as the UKMOC forum. The links are sadly not allowed to be posted by me, as I haven't posted 10 previous messages!
RIP Darren.
I will probably have a pillion seat available, so as long as they have a helmet I can probably help out...
Outriders?
Just been asked to post to say that the Ducati Forum wishes to attend the funeral and is having a collection
http://ducatiforum.co.uk/f18/sad-sad-news-re-470four-6875/index7.html
Darrens mum Hazel says that she doesnt want flowers but if anyone would like to donate, the money will go to the Bristol Childrens Hospital.
bobf279
24-12-12, 06:09 PM
This is such a shock and a sad loss of life, I met him once but didn't know him other than through his posts on here. RIP Darren
ktm_man
25-12-12, 02:34 PM
RIP for an old friend who was not only a dab hand with a spanner, but a good reliable chap who'd always give you a hand. Spent many a good summer riding our mountain bikes or racing them ! I only wish we'd stayed in touch a bit more ! I only wish i'd tried to straighten things out between us, as a wise mother used to say: You dont know how good things/people are till theyre gone !
I will probably have a pillion seat available, so as long as they have a helmet I can probably help out...
Outriders?
Cheers Hunar, the pillion will be Darrens sister and she has all the gear !
DaytonaDog
26-12-12, 09:29 PM
Such such sad news. Never got the chance to speak to Darren, but got the impression he was a straight up guy, who said what he thought from some of his post on hear.
RIP fellow biker brother
RIP Darren. Your smile and sense of humor will be missed.
My heart felt condolences to your family and friends.
There is also a request for a pillion ride for a non-biking friend so if anyone can volunteer that'd be great
I have a pillion seat available on the back of my Ducati. It makes a bit of a noise, but Darren seemed to appreciate it! It also has a bit of his handywork on it. :)
Do we know the date as yet?
The funeral will be on Wednesday 9th in the afternoon. Will post more details when I hear.
Thanks for the offer of pillon and will make arrangements nearer the time.
duc904red
01-01-13, 12:31 PM
Darren's funeral wed 9th 2pm Minster church of st Denys then on to
3.15 at Semmington crematorium for a short service
Then on to the Kings arms all welcome
Regards Steve
Thanks for the details Steve.
Conehead
01-01-13, 02:45 PM
I cant find any of these places on Google. The nearest I get are Minster in Reading and Semmington close to Trowvegas. Am I going to the correct places?
The Church is in Warminster, Wiltshire. Semington is just outside Trowbridge also in Wiltshire, I assume the Kings Arms is the one in Melksham?
These details have now been posted onto the UKMOC forum as well and will be copied onto the Ducati one later on today.
Darren's funeral will take place on Wednesday January 9th 2013. The service will be held at The Minster Church of St Denys Warminster at 2pm followed by a short service at the Crematorium at Semington at 15.15. Afterwards, everyone is invited to the Kings Arms Wyke Road Trowbridge.
Can I suggest we get a list together and arrange to meet somewhere before hand say McDonalds Trowbridge or Granada Services Warminster. We can then ride together to the church in Warminster.
1.30 McDonalds
Caz955
Geordie Stu
01-01-13, 04:38 PM
I would suggest meet at the service station Warminster
Geordie Stu
I would suggest meet at the service station Warminster
Geordie Stu
Geordie Stu
Nelly
Lou
I'm not able to make next Weds but hope there will be a decent turnout of bikes
Senna(Dan)
01-01-13, 05:40 PM
1.30 McDonalds
Caz955
Senna - Don't know Warminster at all!
Crosbie
01-01-13, 06:07 PM
1.30 McDonalds
Caz955
Senna - Don't know Warminster at all!
Crosbie
1.30 McDonalds
Caz955
Senna - Don't know Warminster at all!
Crosbie
Toph
Caz ... are you giving yourself enough time if not leaving Trowbridge until 1.30pm and others to be picked up at Warminster services?
I'd have thought you need to be at the church by 1.50pm at latest TBH.
Last Train
01-01-13, 08:20 PM
Caz955
Geordie Stu
Nelly
Lou
Senna - Don't know Warminster at all!
Crosbie
Toph
Whizz
Last train - cant say for deffo yet
Dad and I will make our own way to the church.
See you there
Roxy x
1.30 McDonalds
Caz955
Senna - Don't know Warminster at all!
Crosbie
Toph
Goldie
I would suggest meet at the service station Warminster
Geordie Stu
Geordie Stu
Nelly
Lou
please state where you're meeting, just for the people waiting at the meeting places. :)
As I don't really need to come into Trowbridge then I will meet you at Warminster Granada Services
1.20 McDonalds
Senna - Don't know Warminster at all!
Crosbie
Toph
Goldie
Warminster Services 1.30
Geordie Stu
Caz955
Whizz
Geordie Stu
Nelly
Lou
Trobo Mcd's .... please be early if poss... leaving Trobo 1.20 sharp.. must be at Warminster services by 1.30.
see you there.
Geordie Stu
02-01-13, 08:52 AM
As I don't really need to come into Trowbridge then I will meet you at Warminster Granada Services
1.20 McDonalds
Senna - Don't know Warminster at all!
Crosbie
Toph
Goldie
Warminster Services 1.30
Geordie Stu
Caz955
Whizz
Nelly
Lou
virginie_morisot
02-01-13, 09:22 AM
I have just been catching up with all this.. I was very sad to hear this news. Very tragic, very sad. RIP Darren.
1.20 McDonalds
Senna - Don't know Warminster at all!
Crosbie
Toph
Goldie
Jon W
Warminster Services 1.30
Geordie Stu
Caz955
Whizz
Nelly
Lou
Will be working I'm afraid, no chance of getting it off either.
1.20 McDonalds
Senna - Don't know Warminster at all!
Crosbie
Toph
Goldie
Jon W
Warminster Services 1.30
Geordie Stu
Caz955
Whizz
Nelly
Lou
Loops
I will also be working but my thoughts go out to the family and I'm glad to see others can make it
Hi if u are thinking of going to the funeral can you let us know asap.as Hazel.Eggleton (Darrens mum) wants to.know numbers for the food.
Thanks
Bonnielass
02-01-13, 06:14 PM
As I'm still not on the bike yet and I would like to show my respect to a very nice guy, I will meet you all at the church if that's ok. I will be working that day so won't go on to the crematorium.
Conehead
02-01-13, 06:36 PM
I want to go if I get the chance, all depends on funds. Sorry but it is 50/50 for me at the moment.
If I go I will be meeting at Warminster Services.
I will go but might not be able to make it to the church
+ 1..
1.20 McDonalds
Senna - Don't know Warminster at all!
Crosbie
Toph
Goldie
Jon W
Warminster Services 1.30
Geordie Stu
Caz955
Whizz
Nelly
Lou
Loops
Kopite
Green Man
02-01-13, 09:30 PM
1.20 McDonalds
Senna - Don't know Warminster at all!
Crosbie
Toph
Goldie
Jon W
Green man
Warminster Services 1.30
Geordie Stu
Caz955
Whizz
Nelly
Lou
Loops
Kopite
smellygerm
02-01-13, 10:47 PM
1.20 McDonalds
Senna - Don't know Warminster at all!
Crosbie
Toph
Goldie
Jon W
Green man
SMELLYGERM
Warminster Services 1.30
Geordie Stu
Caz955
Whizz
Nelly
Lou
Loops
Kopite
silly_simon
03-01-13, 05:54 PM
Sorry I won't be able to attend either as I will be working :(
For those that don't know
Minster church is here
http://www.achurchnearyou.com/warminster-st-denys/ click the find us tab for map :)
Semington crematoriam is here
http://www.westwiltshirecrem.co.uk/contact.html scroll down for location map :)
My sincere thought's to all
1.20 McDonalds
Senna - Don't know Warminster at all!
Crosbie
Toph
Goldie
Jon W
Green man
SMELLYGERM
Gooz, pillion seat open if needed.
Warminster Services 1.30
Geordie Stu
Caz955
Whizz
Nelly
Lou
Loops
Kopite
Ride hard Darren you've a long journey ahead but all the time in the world to do it :'(
can't make this sadly but i feel proud to be part of WB who are showing their full respect, R.I.P Darren
Mikeellis1709
06-01-13, 10:20 PM
Can't say for sure yet - only got one shift booked this week so far, so if something is offered for Wednesday, I'll have to work! If I'm not working, I will be there!
bubblylittleme
07-01-13, 05:19 PM
I am not able to get time off work to join you on Wednesday.
I wanted to be there to say goodbye personally to this great friend but am glad the rest of you can make it.
Rest in Peace Darren and enjoy your life from now on xx
Kopite and I are meeting at the front Car Park of The Pheasant in Chippers at 12.45.
If anyone else wants to ride over with us. Feel free.
Hopefully I should be at McD's for 1.30
If I don't make that I'll catch up somewhere
Swanny, We'll be leaving Mc D's at 1.20... so if you're later than that, ride straight over to Warminster services.
Ok will do, if I don't make that I'll either be at the church or the crematorium
alanTDM
07-01-13, 08:14 PM
Not good news about Darren,had a News feed on Facebook from MAG EU Hands Off Biking and Darren was mentioned in it.Seems there could be a few MAG members going aswell from different regions.
RIP Darren.
Should be a good turnout then :)
Conehead
07-01-13, 09:23 PM
I wont be able to make this as I am still sick as a dog. My thoughts are with his family and all that go.
Only just read this thread.
So sorry to hear that 'one of us' is no longer with us.
My thoughts are with his family.
Depression is a very debilatating illness which often goes un-noticed (or hidden by the person who is suffering from it's terrible effects)
RIP Darren
I will be joining the meet at Mc D's on Wednesday.
Kopite and I are meeting at the front Car Park of The Pheasant in Chippers at 12.45.
If anyone else wants to ride over with us. Feel free.
me! I've got the am off college so won't be in Trowvegas so can meet you at the Peasant :-*
12.45 Pheasant chippenham
Nelly
Lou?
Kopite
Goldie
1.20 McDonalds
Senna
Crosbie
Toph
Jon W
Green man
SMELLYGERM
Gooz, pillion seat open if needed.
Warminster Services 1.30
Geordie Stu
Caz955
Whizz
Loops
Last Train
08-01-13, 05:10 PM
12.45 Pheasant chippenham
Nelly
Lou?
Kopite
Goldie
1.20 McDonalds
Senna
Crosbie
Toph
Jon W
Green man
SMELLYGERM
Gooz, pillion seat open if needed.
Warminster Services 1.30
Geordie Stu
Caz955
Whizz
Loops
Last Train
12.45 Pheasant chippenham
Nelly
Lou?
Kopite
Goldie
1.20 McDonalds
Senna
Crosbie
Toph
Jon W
Green man
SMELLYGERM
Gooz, pillion seat open if needed.
Warminster Services 1.30
Geordie Stu
Caz955
Whizz
Loops
Last Train
Rally + 3 UKMOC members.
Had new tyre fitted today
Hope it doesn't rain
If I'm not at McD's at 1.20 don't wait I will catch up somewhere
12.45 Pheasant Chippenham
Nelly
Lou?
Kopite
Goldie
1.20 McDonalds
Senna
Crosbie
Toph
Jon W
Green man
SMELLYGERM
Gooz, pillion seat open if needed.
Swanny
Warminster Services 1.30
Geordie Stu
Caz955
Whizz
Loops
Last Train
Rally + 3 UKMOC members.
12.45 Pheasant chippenham
Nelly
Kopite
Goldie
1.20 McDonalds
Senna
Crosbie
Toph
Jon W
Green man
SMELLYGERM
Gooz, pillion seat open if needed.
Swanny
Warminster Services 1.30
12.45 Pheasant chippenham
Nelly
Lou?
Kopite
Goldie
Geordie Stu
Caz
Whizz
Lopps
Last Train
Rally & 3 UKMOC Members
12.45 Pheasant chippenham
Nelly
Kopite
Goldie
1.20 McDonalds
Senna
Crosbie
Toph
Jon W
Green man
Rabb
SMELLYGERM
Gooz, pillion seat open if needed.
Swanny
Warminster Services 1.30
12.45 Pheasant chippenham
Nelly
Lou?
Kopite
Goldie
Geordie Stu
Caz
Whizz
Lopps
Last Train
Rally & 3 UKMOC Members
Just to add, I will have a pillion seat if needed.
I can't be there today but am pleased to see such a good turnout of bikes on the list
12.45 Pheasant chippenham
Nelly
Kopite
Goldie
1.20 McDonalds
Senna
Crosbie
Toph
Jon W - Pillion seat if required
Green man
Rabb
SMELLYGERM
Gooz, pillion seat open if needed.
Swanny
Warminster Services 1.30
12.45 Pheasant chippenham
Nelly
Lou?
Kopite
Goldie
Geordie Stu
Caz
Whizz
Lopps
Last Train
Rally & 3 UKMOC Members
Thinking off everyone at this time today both family and friends, and I would just like to say, I didn't have the pleasure to meet you Darren, but I have heard so much good about you have a safe journey onwards RIP to a fellow biker.
3.00 PM
The group just rode past the office, to many to count, but a really good turn out.
Darren would have been (or is) well chuffed, I bet.
The sun was even shining !
RIP Mate.
G
Mark_Able
09-01-13, 03:22 PM
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Darren's death. He did his test with me, and was a thoroughly decent bloke. Couldn't get back in time from work today, although I did pass the procession of bikes heading towards Yarnbrook. My thoughts go out to his girlfriend and family, who I know are devastated. RIP.
Geordie Stu
09-01-13, 05:08 PM
Well done to all who turned out today for Darren. Moving ceremony, I think he would have been proud to see so many bikes not sure of exact number but close on 30.
The following Bikers Poem, very moving
May the sun rise in front of me
May the rain fall behind me & the wind follow me
May Angels guard my travels
for they know the road ahead of me
Keep me safe through swirling turns & rolling hills
Let the eagle guide me to mountain tops
let the moon's light guide me through the night
Lord, thenk you for letting me be a Biker
I think we did him proud :)
It's times like these that I feel proud to be a biker 8-)
I thought we gave Darren a send off to be proud of today. Well done to the outriders who did a great job of holding back the traffic at the junctions, it worked really well.
I was honoured to be given the pleasure of taking Darren's sister Jo as my pillion and leading the line along with Steve with Michelle on the back of Darren's Ducati 900SS.
A lovely service and a good laugh with some interesting photos back at the pub afterwards!
RIP mate.
It was an absolute pleasure to be able to ride with him one last time, I really wish it wasn't the case but hopefully he was having a hoot watching the whole carry on......... was especially for you and your family 8-) 8-) 8-)
I agree with all of the above.
Respect to everyone involved.
My thoughts are with his family.
And for anyone who wondered what all the laughing was coming from the back of the pub........................................... Darren we all know what you werent wearing today ;) sooo funny :) and fitting. ;D ;D ;D
duc904red
09-01-13, 08:56 PM
Hi BIG BIG THÀNKS for today
Special thanks to all that did the 'road managing' brilliant!
Steve B
Very very moving indeed, I'm proud to say i was was part of it. Sure that the chap himself would have been looking down and grinning.
Very moving ceremony. Was an honor to have known Darren and to see him off in such a manner.
Hope you liked it mate.
Both Dad and I were very honoured to be a part of today. The news shocked us that Darren had been so low and taken his own life that it's still sinking in now and I'm sure we all wished he was still here today but life sometimes deals a real **** hand and all we can do is comfort each other at this difficult time.... I think we did a grand job today.
Darren to me was a free spirit, a person who was always willing to help, to put a smile on your face or make you giggle by doing something goofy! I will miss his big grin and having a little catch up on FB. He always asked after Alfie and Dad, he was just a top bloke to me and someone who wasn't afraid to speak his mind.
Today was emotional but wonderful. Listening to the love his family felt for him and the sorrow they feel now at not having him with them will stay with me forever. I feel very proud of being part of Darren's last ride out, it was a perfect day, the sun shone and the sky was blue, the roads were dry and the journey was clear. Thanks to all that made it happen.
RIP Hairy Maclarey, thank you for making me laugh, smile and giggle, you were a diamond geezer.
Love and peace dude
Roxy xxxx
ktm_man
09-01-13, 09:45 PM
Amazing day, lovely to see such a fantastic turnout - clearly so well thought of .. Foo's My hero - very apt.
The show of force in terms of bikers was amazing :).
RIP
Glad to have been a part of today ...hope u looked down with a big grin mate .....rip
Last Train
09-01-13, 10:03 PM
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A couple of pics at the Kings Arms,
Beauty and the Beast :)
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duc904red
09-01-13, 11:24 PM
No pics?
But thanks guys n girls
Dazzer wi no undercackers funny but not that unusual
I am gonna miss the grinning fool
You alway made l laff
RIP
Steve
Agree with all of the above.. Darren was a good friend and a true biker.
I'll miss his ear to ear grin, and his wicked sense of humour.
Hope he is now at peace, :)
Amazing day, one I'm proud to be part of. Sweet dreams, Darren. Ride free.
Senna(Dan)
10-01-13, 08:07 PM
A great send off for a great man. Just such a shame it got that bad.
Proved how much he was liked and there would have been more if there could have been.
I'd be over the moon with a send off like that 8-)
Goodbye to Darren, I'm really glad to have met him and that I could pay my last respects with his friends and family.
Ride In Peace.
Rather shocking hearing of this, cant remember if i ever met Darren or not, probably at some point sometime. Sad news none the less. Ride in peace bro.
Only just heard about this, so sad, but from reading the thread well done to you WB at the funeral, sounds like an awesome send off for a top fella :)
As said before, RIP, ride free and Nelly .... loved yr poem :-*
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