Mortal local accident for GS rider yesterday

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Mortal local accident for GS rider yesterday

Postby ChaseH » Fri Jul 29, 2016 3:52 pm

I didn't recognize the name, was he familiar to the club?

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Re: Mortal local accident for GS rider yesterday

Postby kurtisminder » Fri Jul 29, 2016 3:54 pm

So sad. I don't know him - anyone?
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Re: Mortal local accident for GS rider yesterday

Postby drewalex » Sat Jul 30, 2016 1:42 pm

Yes sadly, he bought and serviced his motorcycles at MOD. He was a very nice guy.
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Re: Mortal local accident for GS rider yesterday

Postby philspace » Sat Jul 30, 2016 2:49 pm

I didn't know him either.

https://www.facebook.com/rob.melchiorre

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Re: Mortal local accident for GS rider yesterday

Postby JimVonBaden » Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:38 pm

The name strikes a chord, but I can't be sure. No matter, RIP Rob!

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Re: Mortal local accident for GS rider yesterday

Postby stevebmw » Sun Jul 31, 2016 4:12 pm

He was also a customer at Morton's, and was just in the store a week ago Saturday. So very sad...
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Re: Mortal local accident for GS rider yesterday

Postby Chiba » Sun Jul 31, 2016 7:46 pm

I knew Rob a tiny bit from his days with the Roadducks, but hadn't talked to him in probably 20 years or more. Had no idea he was a BMW rider. Sad news.
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