I agree with you Gary, I'm finding it very difficult to think I will never again see Steve riding out Leesville Road, solo, down that aero tuck of his or ever TRY to hold on to his wheel as we cross the Trent River bridge at 20+ at the end of a 100 mile day on the MS150. I know things are supposed to happen for a reason but this one just doesn't make sense. He was a great person to know.
I'll think of him often, D ________________________________ From: Gary <[email protected]> To: North Raleigh Cyclists (Gyros) <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 11:59:00 PM Subject: [Gyros: 12999] Re: Steve Dickson I have been in denial ever since I heard the news and probably will be for a while. I fully expect to see Steve out on the road, arms tucked together on his aero bar, a smile on his face, and a pocketful of Tums to be shared with anyone having leg cramps. His witty humor always made those tough mountain climbs just a little less painful. When all the mountain goats had dropped us, Steve and I would be grinding our way together up the climbs and enjoying the view of the mountains he so dearly loved. I rode for many years with Steve during the early MS 150s. It wasn't until I met Bert and Lee several years ago that I really got to know Steve. And I am glad I did. A finer person I have never met. Others who have a better command of our language can write his platitudes. I will quietly mourn for a lost friend. Steve, we will miss you but you will never be far from us. It was my honor to call you friend. Gary On May 14, 9:56 pm, Hopper <[email protected]> wrote: > I heard the news from Cliff yesterday, stunned me completely. > Unfortunately, I haven't been riding much but I completed 3 of the > last MS 150's in New Bern with Steve and also rode with him in the > Brutal a couple of years ago from West Jefferson where he has a home. > I spent many hours in his company on these occassions along with > Cliff, KV, Gary, Dennis, Scoot, Bert and many other Gyros. > Steve was a real gentleman and so unassuming yet he gave back so much > to his fellow colleagues, I will miss him on the ride and around the > beer tables this coming September. I am certain in some way he will > be with us on the road, that was Steve, he was always there > somewhere and always will be. I wish his family well for the future > and we will for sure ride for Steve in a big way. Derek > > On May 14, 11:40 am, Cliff <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > Words never work for me in these situations. I found out about > > Steve's death yesterday and have been in stunned disbelief and sorrow > > ever since. Steve was one of the very first friends I made in NC when > > I moved here in 1985. We met because each of us were foolish enough > > to jump into cold water at Optimist Park at 5:30 am every week day, > > and our friendship grew from there. We did outdoor stuff together, > > took kayak rolling classes, and did stuff with our sons who are the > > same age. After I stopped swimming so much I was delighted to be able > > to cycle with Steve, and we did the MS150 together a few times > > including last year. It will be a long time before the hurt of his > > loss fades, and I can't imagine how Jan and Michael must feel. > > > Steve lives on in my memory as a generous, gentle, fun guy. Not being > > able to see him, ride with him, or even say goodbye really hurts. > > Making donations to Steve's MS web site is a great way to celebrate > > Steve's life and ideals. Being able to do it felt good and just > > right. > > > Cliff- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you foolishly subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post useless drivel to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] We love reading 3000 line messages so please don't bother trimming your replies. -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
