Jeremy1976
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I am a guy that is passionate about motorcycles and have been since my first recollection in life. I love motorcycles for many reasons. First and foremost is that motorcycles to me are therapy on wheels I always say. It is a good healthy way for me to go clear my head and leave demons behind.
I have traveled a life full of struggles as many of us have. At this moment I have a Uncle in Tennessee who is on his death bed with cancer. My Uncle and I are very close and he has been such a great role model and inspiration for me in life. March 19th 2010 we lost my dad to suicide. He had many demons and was in the USMC and fought a hard battle in Vietnam in 1968 Hue City during the Tet Offensive being wounded 3 times receiving 3 Purple Hearts. My father was a very tough guy to live with and grow up in a household with. My first introduction to suicide was when I was 11. He made a first attempt on taking his life and before doing so he phoned the house and asked to speak to me. He then proceeded to tell me what he was going to do and blamed it on me. That was a demon I battled until my mid 20's before I cut that loose. I always loved my father unconditionally and my family stuck by him through 3 more attempts the 4th being his last and successful attempt at what he chose to do.
The day he took his life he ended up going into the back shed and shot himself in the head with a .40. My sister who is a RN, along with myself had to do things the next day out in the shed that for most would be unimaginable and you would never expect to do especially for a loved one. Just another demon to add to my life.
Why am I telling you this all you may be asking? Not at all for sympathy. More to write about my feelings and life. Sharing parts of my life with others helps in the grieving process and for me to deal with things better. I have to be the strong one for my sister, mom, and rest of family. I deal with things on my own accord but at times it is overwhelming. This is why I am looking so forward to getting my new Street Glide. As I said in the beginning, it is my therapy and release in life. I do not need anyone to ride with or any destination to go to. You guys all get that. Its about a passion we all enjoy and a feeling you cannot describe in words to help others understand. The only way to understand is if you share that passion which I am sure you all do and probably can relate.
This past June my wife, mom, sister and I did a walk for suicide awareness and prevention in NYC. My family raised over $12,000 for prevention and awareness. This is an annual event and this past year the event raised 2.7 million. It was a great experience to be around others who have lost loved ones from suicide. It is one of those things that you do not understand the grief and pain it causes unless you actually live it.
I apologize in advance if this is a little deep and dark for some of you guys. Again, this is not intended for any sympathy. I have been on numerous Harley/bike forums and this one just feels like home and I am glad I have this place to come and check in everyday!
I wish you and your families peace and serenity in life. Hope you all have a great riding season!
I have traveled a life full of struggles as many of us have. At this moment I have a Uncle in Tennessee who is on his death bed with cancer. My Uncle and I are very close and he has been such a great role model and inspiration for me in life. March 19th 2010 we lost my dad to suicide. He had many demons and was in the USMC and fought a hard battle in Vietnam in 1968 Hue City during the Tet Offensive being wounded 3 times receiving 3 Purple Hearts. My father was a very tough guy to live with and grow up in a household with. My first introduction to suicide was when I was 11. He made a first attempt on taking his life and before doing so he phoned the house and asked to speak to me. He then proceeded to tell me what he was going to do and blamed it on me. That was a demon I battled until my mid 20's before I cut that loose. I always loved my father unconditionally and my family stuck by him through 3 more attempts the 4th being his last and successful attempt at what he chose to do.
The day he took his life he ended up going into the back shed and shot himself in the head with a .40. My sister who is a RN, along with myself had to do things the next day out in the shed that for most would be unimaginable and you would never expect to do especially for a loved one. Just another demon to add to my life.
Why am I telling you this all you may be asking? Not at all for sympathy. More to write about my feelings and life. Sharing parts of my life with others helps in the grieving process and for me to deal with things better. I have to be the strong one for my sister, mom, and rest of family. I deal with things on my own accord but at times it is overwhelming. This is why I am looking so forward to getting my new Street Glide. As I said in the beginning, it is my therapy and release in life. I do not need anyone to ride with or any destination to go to. You guys all get that. Its about a passion we all enjoy and a feeling you cannot describe in words to help others understand. The only way to understand is if you share that passion which I am sure you all do and probably can relate.
This past June my wife, mom, sister and I did a walk for suicide awareness and prevention in NYC. My family raised over $12,000 for prevention and awareness. This is an annual event and this past year the event raised 2.7 million. It was a great experience to be around others who have lost loved ones from suicide. It is one of those things that you do not understand the grief and pain it causes unless you actually live it.
I apologize in advance if this is a little deep and dark for some of you guys. Again, this is not intended for any sympathy. I have been on numerous Harley/bike forums and this one just feels like home and I am glad I have this place to come and check in everyday!
I wish you and your families peace and serenity in life. Hope you all have a great riding season!
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