Unfortunately we lost a rider locally this past Sunday. Neysa Ornelas. I never actually met Neysa, (I know we came across each other on rides but never actually met) but some of my good riding friends were very close to her. She was on highway 94, an area I ride almost every week, not doing anything unsafe at all when a damn 85 year old man who shouldn't be on the road made a sudden left turn right infront of her as he was coming off a dirt road in the middle of a turn, blocking both sides of the road. There was no where to go.
There's been an incredible show of support from the local riding scene. There was a candlelight vigil held tonight (covered by the local news Vigil for San Diego woman killed in motorcycle wreck - San Diego, California News Station - KFMB Channel 8 - cbs8.com ) and there will be a HUGE memorial ride and fund raiser held on March 17th. There's also a memorial fund being setup to help her 7 year old son. The incredible show of support from so many people, many of whom never met Neysa, has been amazing. A few years ago we lost a good friend of mine, Robert Becker, to a similar accident and over 150 bikes turned out for his memorial ride and he had an escort of 75 bikes from the church the cemetery the day of his funeral. Just shows how close and how big our little riding community is and how passionate we all are. One thing I've come to realize since becoming a part of the motorcycling community is we tend to be very emotional and passionate bunch. Something like riding a bike stirs up so much emotion in us and can bring so many different people together. People who in all honesty, would never have anything to do with one another if it wasn't for our love and passion for riding and the emotions riding can evoke.
Unfortunately I'm unable to make the memorial ride due to a prior engagement, (and I'm sick about it) however, I feel the need to spread the word around for any local riders who may wish to join in. Details are on the following Facebook page and meetup.com page for both the ride as well as the memorial fund.
https://www.facebook.com/events/351885388264133/353222864797052/?notif_t=plan_mall_activity
Memorial Ride & Fund Raiser for our Sister Neysa - The San Diego Sportbike Meetup Group (San Diego, CA) - Meetup
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFMCCLgY1Hk"]Tribute to our friend and fellow rider. - YouTube[/ame]
There's been an incredible show of support from the local riding scene. There was a candlelight vigil held tonight (covered by the local news Vigil for San Diego woman killed in motorcycle wreck - San Diego, California News Station - KFMB Channel 8 - cbs8.com ) and there will be a HUGE memorial ride and fund raiser held on March 17th. There's also a memorial fund being setup to help her 7 year old son. The incredible show of support from so many people, many of whom never met Neysa, has been amazing. A few years ago we lost a good friend of mine, Robert Becker, to a similar accident and over 150 bikes turned out for his memorial ride and he had an escort of 75 bikes from the church the cemetery the day of his funeral. Just shows how close and how big our little riding community is and how passionate we all are. One thing I've come to realize since becoming a part of the motorcycling community is we tend to be very emotional and passionate bunch. Something like riding a bike stirs up so much emotion in us and can bring so many different people together. People who in all honesty, would never have anything to do with one another if it wasn't for our love and passion for riding and the emotions riding can evoke.
Unfortunately I'm unable to make the memorial ride due to a prior engagement, (and I'm sick about it) however, I feel the need to spread the word around for any local riders who may wish to join in. Details are on the following Facebook page and meetup.com page for both the ride as well as the memorial fund.
https://www.facebook.com/events/351885388264133/353222864797052/?notif_t=plan_mall_activity
Memorial Ride & Fund Raiser for our Sister Neysa - The San Diego Sportbike Meetup Group (San Diego, CA) - Meetup
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFMCCLgY1Hk"]Tribute to our friend and fellow rider. - YouTube[/ame]
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