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Full Throttle Magazine
Hello friends, I missed you last month! As we all know life gets a little crazy sometimes. On a sad note, July 14, 2009, Bradley Ruel of the Wrench passed away at the young age of 43. The Motorcycle Industry has lost an independent, imaginative inspiration. Brad will live on in the phenomenal motorcycles he has created, and will be sadly missed. Brad’s beautiful wife Karen was always by his side. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Then on July 30th, Bruce Rossmeyer, the owner of what is billed as the largest Harley-Davidson dealership in the world, was killed in Wyoming while riding to Sturgis, South Dakota. After a career in the automobile business, Rossmeyer presided over the largest chain of Harley dealerships in the world and each prominently featured his name. He went on to own 15 of them from Fort Lauderdale to Boston. Rossmeyer's empire revolved around the Florida biker capital of
Daytona Beach where he was also the developer of Destination Daytona. He, too will be sadly missed. On a lighter note, I did want to give a shout out to my dear friend Carl “Fat Louie” LeMay, of the Moose Riders, who is recovering from a motorcycle accident last month. Feel better my friend! I know your road to recovery will be a long one; I just want to let you and Becky know, that I’m here for you and the girls!!! Sadly, the very next day, my friend Cristi Mapp was riding with a group of friends, and her dear friend Julie Stann was involved in a serious MC accident. Many hearts go out to you Julie, aka Lady Long Legs! We thank the good Lord for keeping you with us pray for comfort while you're healing. You will be with us, heart and soul, on every ride! WE LOVE YOU BABY GIRL…Love Cristi! Please be safe out there, tomorrow is never promised, Until next time.
Refurbished computer systems are being provided to Bay area families who have never had access to them before, thanks to Greg Reaster and his non-profit group made up of Bikers called B.I.K.E.R.S.C.A.P. Inc. "It stands for Building, Intellect, Knowledge, Education, Resources, and Schooling, through a Computer Acquisition Program." Reaster started donating computers to children in need. So far this year more than 32 children have received computer systems. On Aug 3rd, Bay News 9 aired B.I.K.E.R.S.C.A.P. as their "Everyday Hero!" The responses have been overwhelming with people that want to donate. They need our help! Their website had over 30,000 hits that day alone. They need volunteers to help pick up donated systems, help process applications, and answer phones. (Any IT people out there?) Also, storage space is a must!! Maybe you know someone that is in the storage business and can donate a month or two of storage for a very worthy cause?? OR EVEN a storage trailer, so they can process the influx. They have already filed their 501(c)(3) with the IRS. If they can get some assistance, they can place a lot more computer systems with kids just as school is starting. Fundraising ideas are also needed! Please contact either jen@bikerscap.org or lori@bikerscap.org. Of course it takes money to keep this rapidly growing Biker Charity running and they are not ashamed to ask bikers to help them!! Let’s help B.I.K.E.R.S.C.A.P. get these systems out to these kids! Be a part of their goal of 75 systems as the school year starts. Most of these children have never owned a computer before and say it's made a major difference in their schoolwork! These kids will bring a tear to the largest biker. They've given donations and had 6 foot 6” bikers, behind dark sunglasses shed tears! They're happy to be a part of B.I.K.E.R.S.C.A.P. In July, a benefit was held for Cancer Awareness with 2 computer donations. It was a beautiful day for riding; the kids were happy and surprised. Everyone had a great time! Thank you all for the support you showed and for your donations. In June, Fox TV 13, WTVT, featured B.I.K.E.R.S.C.A.P. on Kelly Ring's "What is Right with Tampa Bay." Let’s be a part of this great cause and help a child make a difference! For more information check out their website: www. bikerscap.org