+1. that sucks. make sure his family knows that we care!Lukeyboy wrote:That's something you never want to hear about.
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Postby Apple » Sat Jan 19, 2013 9:01 am
Speak your mind,Those that mind dont matter, Those that matter dont mind!!
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RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.
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Postby Sydguy » Sat Jan 19, 2013 10:39 am
Sydney Cyclist forum is saying they will turn off life support today.
Worst news ever, very sobering.
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Postby Apple » Sat Jan 19, 2013 1:24 pm
+1, to think he or she just drove off, Unbelievable unfortunately they often do just take off, is due to fear or waht It will be much worse for the person when they are caught and I hope they catch them very soonsogood wrote:Dreadful news. Need to find that culprit.
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Re: Hit and Run Sydney North
Postby Sydguy » Sat Jan 19, 2013 1:45 pm
Think Eugene McGee. Except this time we don't know who the Eugene McGee is.
I am more angry than sad because this criminal may very well get away with killing a stand-up guy. Just devastated for the family, I really need to reconsider a few of my rides, and commuting in the dark.
Footage of the bike in the aftermath clearly showed the lights still on and very bright. Spoke to a guy this morning who rode with Ron and he confirmed that Ron used good lights.
Hopefully a ghost bike can be installed near the site as a reminder to motorists to slow down and to everyone that some low integrity 'person' is hiding out among us.
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Postby rotating2 » Sat Jan 19, 2013 2:44 pm
Sad day.
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Postby g-boaf » Sat Jan 19, 2013 3:44 pm
That's awful news. I hope the friends and family can find some strength in this difficult time.Sydguy wrote:Devastated. Is there anything we can do?
Sydney Cyclist forum is saying they will turn off life support today.
Worst news ever, very sobering.
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Where is the media outrage over this? The government should be taking a much bigger stand on this too. How can anyone hit a bike rider and then just drive away? It is unspeakably low.
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Postby birdbrain » Sat Jan 19, 2013 4:35 pm
Thoughts with his family and friends.
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Postby ruscook » Sat Jan 19, 2013 4:41 pm
+1 just terriblebirdbrain wrote:Very sad news.
Thoughts with his family and friends.
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involved. Condolences to the family and friends - and a sobering reminder
for all of us to take care out there.
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Postby cavebear2 » Sun Jan 20, 2013 11:28 pm
I'm very sad, it gives me a lump in my throat and a tear or 2 and it does make you think the thing through. I hope he didn't suffer too much in the final moments. Condolences to his family who have a life time to deal with it.
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Re: Hit and Run Sydney North
Postby sogood » Mon Jan 21, 2013 10:34 am
Bob's analysis is sensible on that thread and with his years of being involved in cycling infrastructure, I tend to believe his interpretation. I guess it goes to show how both the cycling and non-cycling communities can all misplace the blame. Ride safe!wombatK wrote:Tragic outcome. There's a suggestion on Sydney Cyclist that no car was
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Postby il padrone » Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:21 am
If so, just very sad for the family, to lose someone through such a misadventure.
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Re: Hit and Run Sydney North
Postby Aushiker » Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:35 am
It is with immense sadness that I inform you that Ron Gehring passed away on Saturday evening.
Ron was cycling home alone after an evening ride with friends on Wednesday when an accident occurred.
Ron sustained serious head injuries and never regained consciousness.
He died in peace, surrounded by his beautifully devoted family, friends and work colleagues.
Generous in death as he was in life; eight people's lives have been improved and possibly saved by his organ donations.
Ron will be repatriated to the USA, but he will be remembered by all of those people whose lives he touched.
Farewell good friend, we'll miss you.
My thoughts are with Ron's family.
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Re: Hit and Run Sydney North
Postby gretaboy » Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:48 am
too young to go at 47 thats for sure
be safe out there everyone
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Postby ILMB » Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:51 am
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Generous in death as he was in life; eight people's lives have been improved and possibly saved by his organ donations.
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A wonderful offering midst the sadness.
PS: New regulations mean that registering as a donor on one's driving license is no longer recognised. See here for changed regulations http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/organdonation.html
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Re: Hit and Run Sydney North
Postby grantw » Mon Jan 21, 2013 1:36 pm
Thanks for mentioning that, I wasn't aware.ILMB wrote:
PS: New regulations mean that registering as a donor on one's driving license is no longer recognised. See here for changed regulations http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/organdonation.html
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Re: Hit and Run Sydney North
Postby sogood » Mon Jan 21, 2013 2:17 pm
A generous man! RIP.Aushiker wrote:Generous in death as he was in life; eight people's lives have been improved and possibly saved by his organ donations.
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