Wednesday 23 October 2013

Re: [emrat:3065] Funeral Escort for a fallen member of RMMRC and Air Force Veteran

Bob,

Thank you!  Chris' death was such a needless thing.  I know you are aware of the details of the accident. For those who don't:

We were on a club ride on Saturday October 12th.  It was an annual ride we do called "Roy's Mystery Ride." Kind of a combination Time/Speed/Distance ride and scavenger hunt. But the objective is to go exactly the posted speed limit and arrive at checkpoints exactly on time, so no speeding involved and Chris always was ATGAT down the the hi-viz jacket and full face helmet.

Part of the route went through Palmer on 105 toward Salida.

Chris was headed down 105 and past the Perry Park Dr. intersection. A driver went through the intersection without stopping at the sign, T-boning Chris' bike in the process.  Chris was airlifted from the scene.  It was initially thought his injuries were structural, but it was later discovered that, despite the helmet, he suffered a brain sheering. The rest of the details were in the email. Chris did not recover.

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On Oct 23, 2013, at 8:03 PM, TapperRC@aol.com wrote:

I will plan on riding with your group Friday morning Sean in honor of Chris. Although I didn't know Chris personally, I do realize he was one of your club members and you and he spent time together doing club activities and riding together. As always, it's sad to lose a fellow cyclist due to what is deemed to be careless and reckless operators of  4 wheel vehicles. 

Bob 

From: Sean Donnelly
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 6:43 PM
Subject: [emrat:3063] Funeral Escort for a fallen member of RMMRC and Air
Force Veteran

Hi folks,


I realize that most of you don't know Chris Spanos.  He is a member of the Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Riders Club that my wife Sara and I also ride with.   I also realize that with your work and family schedules, that most can not attend on a week day.

But, if you are able to get away, and would be willing to help us out, we would like to have a good showing for the motorcycle escort ride, to lay Chris to rest at Ft. Logan National Cemetery.

The details for the arrangements are below.  Chris' family and RMMRC would like to express gratitude in advance, to any EMRAT Member who would be able to attend and participate in the escort ride.

Thanks!

- Sean Donnelly




Attention all RMMRC Club Members,

Below are the details for Chris Spanos funeral arrangements.  Both the family and the club request the presence and support of all of our RMMRC members in honoring Chris Spanos and in paying our respects, to our dear friend and fallen club member.  

RMMRC is deeply honored to be riding along with Chris' family,  as a tribute to Chris, who is one of our longest termed members and a great friend to the club. We will be riding to the cemetery site in Ft. Logan for the interment ceremony and then returning to the Drinkwine Mortuary in Littleton, for the memorial service.

This ride will have a police escort to the site at Ft. Logan National Cemetary and will be following the family limousine.   The ride will be lead by our Honorary Ride Captain and Club President Steve Jones, and our Safety Director Roy Blakney will serve as the ride sweep.

The Club will gather at 8:00AM on Friday, October 25th at 8:00AM, at the Drinkwine Mortuary in Littleton, where further details and instructions will be provided.

While we are aware that some members will not be able to attend a weekday ride, RMMRC implores all club members, who are able to, to please join us for this ride.



Regards,



- Sean Donnelly


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