Many of us knew Gary and/or had the pleasure to ride and race with him.  RIP, GaryJ.  May heaven be green and filled with a constant 250cc buzz.

http://bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=401838

Heard that somewhere. Very sad to see.

Just got the news...he was an interesting individual and there's a little something missing now that he's gone. 

RIP Gary, really sad news!,

RIP.  that REALLY blows, feel like i got a boot in the gut.

Thanks for all you did for motorcycling, Gary! 

Shit saw this. Sucks. 

Anyone riding out to  the memorial ?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/362649033796940/

What: GaryJ Celebration of Life Gathering
>> When: Sunday June 10, 2012
>> Time: 12 noon - 2:30 PM at Pescadero State Beach
>> 3:30PM to 7:00 PM BBQ at Jill's house
>>
>> Motorcycling was Gary's life and his wife, Jill Jaehne's life also. We are
>> their family. Come join us in celebrating Gary's life. It's helping Jill so
>> much with all of us who have visited and reaching out to Jill.
>>
>> What to bring:
>>
>> If you can write about your memories and especially stories about Gary.
>> Pictures are wonderful too. Have them in a simple 8 1/2 x 11 format so we
>> can create a scrap book for her.
>>
>> From Pescadero State Beach, let's ride (or drive) together to Jill's home.
>> She would love to see all of us. I can't tell you how much you are loved by
>> her. Talking about Gary, your experiences and how he touched your life is
>> all a very important part of her life that is also very healing to her.

I'm generally opposed to riding and grieving.  It's not a combination of things that seems like a good idea to me.  And in this particular case, where they were both riders, it's just a little too close to home.  I've had to sit and wait on the side of the road, at the track, and by the phone enough times with the "little" crashes that I don't ever want to know what it feels like when it's something like this.  I don't even want to be around it or think about it.  I honestly enjoyed the time I spent with Gary despite my not always agreeing with how he went about things.  I feel horribly for his wife, and would like to support her in some other way, but I'm not doing this.  I can't. 

Please send my condolences her way if you choose to attend.