There was another this weekend. A gentleman I knew both online and IRL died in a MC accident this weekend in southern Utah. Classic geezer making a left turn in front of him. It was on a curve, he never had a chance.
Paul hit the rear quarter panel of the Suburban. Despite being in full gear (full face helmet, gloves, armored riding suit) he died instantly due to a broken neck. Witnesses said the driver who killed him disoriented and not sure what had happened.
Wed AM a group of riders are taking his ashes from Moab up to his home in Colorado. I tried to get off work to be on that run, but it just was not possible.
A while back Paul posted the following on his photo site, quite fitting for him as well:
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/376580946/1376602949057211910apmkKe
Those of us who are serious riders know the risks. Somehow that does not make it easier in times like this.