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RatGuzzi aka JB **merged topics**
« on: October 13, 2021, 03:24:51 PM »
Joe Walano posted this to MGNOC FB group

"I just received a phone call informing me that John Boettcher was involved in a motorcycle accident last Friday and is not expected to survive. Apparently he hit a deer and sustained serious head injuries. I will post more information as I get it."

 


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I am very sad to post this.  JB has been a legend in Guzzi community since the '90s
« Last Edit: October 15, 2021, 10:39:48 AM by Ncdan »
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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2021, 03:45:43 PM »
Wow..He was definitely a legend.
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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2021, 03:48:00 PM »
here's hoping JB pulls through

I first met JB at Guzzi Steve's house in Kingston, IL shortly after JB had returned from an epic round trip to Alaska. 
Steve was telling me this fantastic story about this new Guzzi rider who had just finished his trip to Alaska on an 850T.  Shortly after that JB pulled up on his 850T with a lady friend astride a silk pillow for a pillion. 
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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2021, 04:39:40 PM »
Thats bad news.   :sad:

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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2021, 04:45:05 PM »
Hate to hear about that. Definitely one of the good guys,I bought my Norge from him
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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2021, 04:45:46 PM »
Jeez I hate it when it’s close to home like this.. To see a face and a name elevates the whole thing from a mere statistic.
It’s the reality of what we do... :sad:

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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2021, 04:58:50 PM »
 :cry:
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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2021, 05:05:04 PM »
Damn!
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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2021, 05:08:45 PM »
Major bummer!
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« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2021, 05:11:33 PM »
Noooo
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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2021, 05:12:21 PM »
  Shortly after that JB pulled up on his 850T with a lady friend astride a silk pillow for a pillion.

In 2009 he was providing a better pillion......



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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2021, 05:18:39 PM »
Bad deal. Thanks for keeping us informed. Here's hoping for a full recovery. I always like JB.
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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #12 on: October 13, 2021, 05:27:06 PM »
Prayers for him and his family
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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #13 on: October 13, 2021, 06:04:45 PM »
Just saw this on FB and sad to hear.  Hope and prayers that he is OK..

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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #14 on: October 13, 2021, 06:15:33 PM »
Let’s all keep our our fellow MGC member and his family in our thoughts and prayers, or in our own special way.

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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #15 on: October 13, 2021, 06:27:24 PM »
Back in the day, JB made a special trip to MGCycle just to meet up. He stopped in to the Wisconsin rally this year, sts for a few minutes, and was gone again.
Hang in there, John.. :cry: head injuries are the worst.
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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #16 on: October 13, 2021, 06:31:17 PM »
JB is made of the good stuff.  He is the kind of guy the world needs desperately, a whole lot more of.   Feeling very, very sad.
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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #17 on: October 13, 2021, 07:06:12 PM »
JB is made of the good stuff.  He is the kind of guy the world needs desperately, a whole lot more of.   Feeling very, very sad.

Well stated Chad, thank you. Prayers inbound for John and his family.

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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #18 on: October 13, 2021, 07:08:02 PM »
Hoping for the best, John.

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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #19 on: October 13, 2021, 07:09:47 PM »
Very sad news indeed...Prayers and positive thoughts going out to JB and his family.. :sad: :sad:
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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #20 on: October 13, 2021, 07:49:14 PM »
That sucks. Fingers crossed for a recovery.
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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #21 on: October 13, 2021, 07:49:39 PM »
Damn, so sorry to hear that. As much as he rode I am afraid the deer percentages finally caught up.
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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #22 on: October 13, 2021, 08:24:43 PM »
I’m in a state of shock.  We all send him good thoughts
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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #23 on: October 13, 2021, 08:47:34 PM »
That's terrible news.  I had JB over at the house once- good guy.  Always on the move. Good thoughts for him.
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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #24 on: October 13, 2021, 08:51:13 PM »
A real shame. He was the first person I spoke with here - I think it was about a Breva he was selling. Clearly a guy who loved to ride and contribute to the community.
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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #25 on: October 13, 2021, 08:52:49 PM »
Ditto to everything said - a super kind and generous man.

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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #26 on: October 13, 2021, 09:07:45 PM »
Sad news.  Best wishes for a full recovery. 
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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #27 on: October 13, 2021, 09:21:24 PM »
Tragic. I never met the man, but from his posts on WG, I feel as though I know him.

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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #28 on: October 13, 2021, 10:17:34 PM »
Hoping for the best.
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Re: RatGuzzi aka JB
« Reply #29 on: October 13, 2021, 10:30:40 PM »
Damn.

 

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