Raise a glass today in Davo's memory

[Fatman]

Today marks the day back in 2009 the sad news came through that the founder of FarRider's Davo had passed away after his accident on the last day of the IBR.

Later today Lynne the pillion and I will raise a glass in Davo's memory.

 

[Ed.]

Thanks Michael, He's been in my thoughts a lot lately...looking at map, dreaming of riding somewhere...

 

[OX-34]

Davo was and is an inspiration. A giant in our LD community and very greatly missed.

 

[HACKLE]

Totally agree with the above.

 

[Brookester]

 

[ACTCapo]

Here’s to Davo. A man I never met unfortunately.

 

[Rusjel]

So many great memories, ride on mate.

 

[Owsley]

Raising a glass!

 

[Grey Gentry]

Far Rider One​

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In the silence of a summer's night,​

You may see a distant light,​

On the horizon it will first appear,​

You know soon, it will be here.​

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Our first FarRider's on another run,​

Our truly inspirational Southern Son​

He encouraged us to join him on rides of endless miles,​

And he was always there to greet you with one of his friendly smiles.​

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His positive spirit now lights the night skies,​

Like a comet passing in front of our eyes,​

He may not ride amongst us anymore, ​

But he looks over our shoulders, this you can be sure.​

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A man that loved his life and shared it easily,​

We are all very lucky you and me,​

for we knew a bloke that changed our fate,​

A fellow FarRider, and bloody good mate.​

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His spirit lifted all that he knew,​

He was only known truly by a just few,​

Thanks to Willow and his kids,​

To share him with us, like you did.​

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May all your corners be wide sweeping bends, ​

With stunning views that never end,​

You'll always be a mate we loved and followed,​

Ride in peace Davo..... “It's just a road”.

- Tackleberry​

 

[Nico]

The date of Davo's passing is in my calendar, so I never miss honouring his name and his legacy.
Earlier that year, Davo signed off on my first FarRide, which was also my first IBA ride, unfortunately
followed by my major accident the very next day.
He was very supportive of me in the follow-up, rehab and recovery.
So it was hugely devastating to hear of his end later that year.

Davo - always remembered - always honoured. His legacy lives on.