Time to move on

[p38arover]

Well, friends, it's time to move on. My son's funeral and wake was yesterday.

About 200 people attended the funeral and wake - both Lee's (Bucko) and my colleagues as we both worked in the same industry with the same people (I followed him into the industry so it was like son, like father), friends of his from the motorcycle world (including the editor of Two Wheels, the premier motorbike magazine in Australia - they are running a story in the April issue!), colleagues of mine who knew Lee as a child, family and friends.

The number of motorcycles was amazing - fortunately only 2 Harleys were there - he detested them (he must have got that from me https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ - and they were ridden just to annoy him https://www.aulro.com/afvb/.

We played a DVD version of this (thanks T-Bone of the Two Wheels forum for making it) as friends wrote messages and stuck stickers on his coffin (anyone who had been to his house would understand - the refrigerator was covered in stickers).


YouTube - Bucko (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oZ7qRgXkWo)

I'd like to thank everyone here who helped us get through this over the past 10+ days. It's damn difficult to reply individually to you all.

I hope you haven't minded the caricature that was commissioned especially for us by a lady from the Two Wheels forum - thanks Christie.

http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/355/buckosq8.jpg

I'll be back at my post shortly annoying you all (after I collect all his possessions - including 11 motorcycles).

Thanks again

Ron, Elisabeth, and Lyndal

[5teve]

Ron

I dont know you and i didnt know bucko... but i have just sat and watched that tribute to him... what a fantastic peice of work, and from what i have read, how fitting.

You all must have incredible strength to carry on, i cant even begin to understand how it must of been for you.

our thoughts are still there with you

Steve & Rach

[Bradtot]

Ron a very touching video
He was very well liked it seems with a hint of a rascal!
I wish your Family well in this sad time
Brad

[Jamo]

Don't worry about replying to everyone, Ron! You don't need to reply unless there's something one of us can help with.

Our thoughts are still with you!

[Ken]

As time moves forward the pain of loss shall subside
But the memories shall remain forever
God bless you and your family Ron

Our thoughts are with you

Ken and Kirstie

[tombraider]

A brilliant video Ron, and a fantastic tribute to him.

I have friends who went through the same last year...

It gets easier, just dont deny your emotions, let them come to the surface...

The pain will subside, the memories will last forever...

[stevo68]

What a wonderful tribute video, obviously a Gunners fan, take care mate,

Regards

Stevo

[p38arover]

What a wonderful tribute video, obviously a Gunners fan,

The closing song was also Gunners - Knockin' on Heaven's Door.

[moose]

The grieving process is a very personal thing Ron, I'm amazed you even have the composure to post at all, let alone such personal things as the video. As jamo said, you shouldn't feel the need to reply to everyone, if just being on here helps you get through it, I'm sure that's enough for the clan here.

[p38arover]

The grieving process is a very personal thing Ron, I'm amazed you even have the composure to post at all, let alone such personal things as the video.

Some others have questioned that, too. Grieving may be personal but he was someone that could make friends anywhere - I can't - so maybe I was sharing my grief.

Posting actually helped me. Posting was much easier than actually speaking to someone at first. When telling someone about for the first time, I'd break down. The video was a mini-snapshot of him and was initially intended for those who attended the funeral.

But then I thought, bugger it, I'll annoy you all with it, too. :o

[FenianEel]

Ron, that was brilliant, a great tribute.

The rat bike and Malboro jacket - still classics :D

God Bless mate.

[Killer]

Ron, our thoughts are still very much with you and your family, thanks for sharing your grief with us, I consider it a privelige that you consider us friends enough to share with you at this most difficult of time.

Kind regards, Mick.

[RonMcGr]

Hi Ron,

Great video :D

Your Son was obviously loved by a hell of a lot of people and I'm sure he brought a lot of joy into there lives, as well :)

Kind regards,
The other Ron

[CraigE]

Ron as said you do not have to reply to all posts, we are here for you, anything you need. I did not know Bucko and have not met you except through our AULRO chats. Never forget or even try to.
Our thoughts are with you.
Craig & Mel & Kids

[justinc]

X2 all of the above Ron. My family's thoughts are with yours.

JC and all.

[Davo]

I've been away from the computer for a couple of weeks or so and didn't even know anything had happened. I only know you from your posts, (often very funny ones about you breaking anything you touch!), and a PM about my avatar, but that's knowing enough in the AULRO world and my thoughts are with you. Hang in there . . . losing someone is a part of life and we all manage to deal with it in our own way.

All the best and let us know how you get on.

[LandyAndy]

Ron thanks for sharing the video with us.What a great tribute.
Thanks
Andrew

[George130]

Hang in there ron. The worst day is now past. Glad it went well for you.
Our thoughts are still wit you.
Great vid.

[Stepho_62]

Ron

I can't even bring myself to watch the video. Not yet.

We have only spoken once but I enjoyed the conversation throughly. In the last couple of weeks I have looked at the Motorcycle in my garage and started to understand something about my own mortality and about the getting of wisdom.

Thank you for trusting us enough to share what must have been a terrible burden. For me it was an honour to be able to offer my support.

If you and Elizabeth are ever in this neck of the wood and don't come by we will be very disappointed.

Take care my friend and remember we are always here for you.

[Debacle]

That was very cool Ron.

Great to see how you are dealing with everything.

Would have loved to have met Lee.

[UncleHo]

G'day P38arover :)

Ron, that was a very nice, sensitive and well done video, and I am greatfull that you chose to share it with us, it gives an us understanding and insight of your son, whom you and Elizabeth were immensely proud of, and rightly so, I hope to be able to meet you both at Cooma in the coming weeks.

regards
Uncle Ho

[long stroke]

Great video mate!

very sorry for your loss

[DJBD3]

Sorry to hear Mate.:(
Thoughts to You and Yours.

[Grumndriva]

Hang in there Ron. You are in a lot of people's thoughts.

[87County]

I can only echo the profound condolences that other members have expressed, and thankyou for sharing the video with us ... you, your wife and daughter are in the thoughts and prayers of lots and lots of people as you go through this time

Kindest regardss - Laurie M

[awabbit6]

Thanks for posting the video Ron. It has given us a glimpse of the sort of person Lee was, and the woderful life he lived.

Best wishes.

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[Disco_owner]

Ron,

Thank you for sharing this Video with us , what a great Tribute to your son. I'm a big fan of guns and roses.