Loss of a friend

[roostafish]

I've been hesitating on posting this here, but have decided to go for it. Last Friday, Jerry Webber, not a member here, but a participant in last years GG gathering at Tahuya, was killed in an accident at a shooting range. Jerry was a police Sergeant, and SWAT team member, and a dirt bike rider.

For the Tahuya ride, Jeffro820, myself, Jerry, and Jeff C. all trekked to Washington for the ride. We stayed at a lake house for four lovely days. We had a killer night ride where I ran out of gas, and Jerry and Jeff rescued me. The whole weekend was a riot. A laughing riot. We watched moto videos, supercross, rode our butts off, and laughed hard. We had an epic moment at the Shelton Wal Mart. All of those pictures on people of Wal Mart must be shot in Shelton. It was incredibly funny.

Jerry wasa great guy. I liked hanging out with him. I liked riding with him. His ability to be himself and just enjoy what was happening was very refreshing. I miss him, and will honor him with my memories of him.

 

[wence]

Good on ya mate,
It is very rare we meet such great people and worse when we have to see them go.
I have met a lot of great blokes recently who I class as really good friends ( although they are in another state).
My thoughts and sympathy is with you.
Mark

 

[Cruiser]

Its always hard to lose one of the good ones,, godspeed to Jerry, and prayers go out to his family and friends.

 

[eff]

Very sad news. My condolences to Jerry's family and friends.

 

[lankydoug]

I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[HuskyDude]

Sorry to hear this Mike. Our family will pray for Jerry. As we get older I find my thoughts are often on those who have passed over the years.
Our condolences to the Webber family and friends.

 

[REVERUP]

Mike,I'm glad you did post. I am deeply saddened by this news.

I didn't get to spend more than one day in Jerry's life as others have. But I still had the opportunity to meet, shake hands, talk with, and most importantly, share a day of friendship doing what we love.

Rip Jerry Webber, until we meet again.


Mike I too have been withholding sad information, but for much longer.
I guess I was worried that it would offend my friend John if a said something, so I waited hoping he would. Well when I saw this post I just could not keep it balled up inside anymore.

At Last years endurocross in Everett back in late August I saw John ( Hydrodog)there. Talked for a while and asked how his step son, and riding buddy Josh was doing.
I regrettably learned that Josh, a kid so full of life, with so much going for him, had made a terrible decision and took his own life.

Josh was a part of my life on many occasions doing what we loved, riding dirt bikes.
He is missed. RIP Josh, we will meet again.

Great shot of Josh I captured down at the Oregon ride.

 

[HydroDog]

Thanks for posting that up Roscoe!
I have been meaning to post it up about Josh but every time I try the emotions become so overwhelming that by the time I get the second sentance finished I have to quit.

My heart go's out to Jerry's family and friends, nothing in life prepairs you for the day when get the phone call when the death of a loved one happens so tragically.

I also want to give a big thanks to Roscoe for taking the time to photograph all the great times of riding. We used that picture of Josh and had a porcelin plack made up and had it inset into his monumet marker.

 

[REVERUP]

Thanks for posting that up Roscoe!
I have been meaning to post it up about Josh but every time I try the emotions become so overwhelming that by the time I get the second sentance finished I have to quit.

My heart go's out to Jerry's family and friends, nothing in life prepairs you for the day when get the phone call when the death of a loved one happens so tragically.

I also want to give a big thanks to Roscoe for taking the time to photograph all the great times of riding. We used that picture of Josh and had a porcelin plack made up and had it inset into his monumet marker.

I knew it would be hard for you to do, you guys were great buddies, but more importantly family.

Your welcome, I enjoy capturing the moment. It's great to look at all the fun times we had and remember, Cause as we get older it gets harder to do just that.

Wow I didn't know you used that photo of Josh, I am truly honored.

Roscoe

 

[roostafish]

Wow guys. Hydro, I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember Josh from both the Washington and Oregon rides. I remember him as soft spoken, kind, and a talented rider. I enjoyed the time I spent with you guys. It was obvious that you two were riding partners. It's easy to tell. Good riding partners emulate one another in many ways.

I truly can say I feel for you.

I'd like to get us all together again and honor the memory of both Josh and Jerry. Another Gas Gas get together, in honor of them. We should pick a place more centrally located for all of us. Or, we could pick China Hat in Central Oregon because anybody can ride there without suffering. There's 315 miles of marked mapped trails.

What do you think? Hydro? Roscoe?

 

[REVERUP]

I am up to any and all suggestion and can certainly swing whatever if the date is right. It would be great to celebrate our friends lives with a spacial ride as they would have liked.

On a side note I am planning on hosting the Gas Gas Meet n Greet ride 4 in the Tahuya this spring and plan on doing a barbecue and such as before. I will be posting that up soon to see if everyone can come up with a compromising date.

Roscoe

 

[HydroDog]

I'm up for a little memorial ride. Maybe a Gifford ride later on in the summer.

 

[flybars]

My heart and prayer's go out to both families and friends of Josh and Jerry. I am so honored that I was able to meet and talk with them at the last Tahuya meet and greet.

 

[REVERUP]

I'm up for a little memorial ride. Maybe a Gifford ride later on in the summer.

Gifford, now that is truly Gods country. But there ain't nothing little about Gifford.

Roscoe

 

[flybars]

How technical is Gifford? Compared to Tahuya?

 

[roostafish]

How technical is Gifford? Compared to Tahuya?

Anybody can ride Tahuya. Flat, fairly non technical, unless you do the Roscoe loop with the nice stuff. Still, pretty fast and easy in comparison to GP. If you want easy, we should go to China Hat. Super easy, and super fun at the same time. A rare combo in my book.

 

[flybars]

I'd be up for China Hat. That sounds like alot of fun. My ec250 is now sporting a Dyna Ring, so possibly Tahuya too.

 

[Jeffro820]

Thanks for posting Mike. I , too, have been hestitant to post anything on websites regarding this. Thanks again.

Roscoe- I'll see if I can grab a pic of Jerry to post up, you got the wrong Jerry! If anyone sees the pic, Jerry Davick is doing great, and now riding one of those brand new orange bikes!

Jerry Webber lived right across the street from me and we were able to share many miles on the trail, along with tons of laughs and of course, bench racing! Jerry was a guy with his gear bag always packed, bike ready to roll and a michevious grin on his face...he will be missed.

Sorry to hear the news on Josh, I remember him from various rides & events in WA.


Jeff

 

[REVERUP]

I deleted it. Whoops sorry guys. I probably have one in my saved photos from that day.
Post up what you have Jeff! As close friends I'm sure you have one that really stands out to you as a great memory.

Really sorry to hear you lost a great friend.

Roscoe

 

[urnuts]

Tough Stuff

guys. Really sorry for your losses.
I guess as we get older, all those stupid things we were told when we were younger; Nothing lasts forever, life is short, don't not say something because you may not have the chance again, etc start making sense.
These must have been some special people; As long as you remember them in your hearts, they'll always be with you.
Enjoy your ride... they'll be with you.