Author Topic: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.  (Read 4704 times)

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SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
« on: March 10, 2016, 08:39:54 PM »
I have just learned from his wife that santaferider, Marcelo, has left us.

Passed in his sleep in the early hours this morning.

I'll miss riding Northern New Mexico with him.

Marcelo was a true sport-touring enthusiast, owning a BMW R1100RT and a Ducati ST3, and riding the wheels off of them!  He owned a V11 LeMans until a knee injury required him to sell it a few years ago...







his member profile:  http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=417


 

« Last Edit: March 10, 2016, 08:41:38 PM by rocker59 »
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Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2016, 08:41:59 PM »
 Bummer .

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Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2016, 08:45:00 PM »
Sad to hear.

"...any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind" - the more so when it is a fellow rider and Guzzisti, even when unmet.
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Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2016, 08:50:48 PM »
Sad when a fellow rider passes. My condolences to his family.

I remember him to be a pretty enthusiastic cook, learnt a few tips on cooking (what you guys call) clams.
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Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2016, 09:35:12 PM »
Sad to hear.

"...any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind" - the more so when it is a fellow rider and Guzzisti, even when unmet.
I believe your post says it as well as I could have.

RIP, Marcelo.

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Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2016, 09:35:58 PM »
Rocker,

Sad to hear of his passing.  Sipapu is a place I know well.  Wish I had known him. 

Namaste

I lost a good friend in Durango last week.  It hurts.  Knew him since 1969.

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« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2016, 10:06:47 PM »
Top bloke. Sean and I had the pleasure of staying with him and his charming wife in 2010 (?) when we did the southern deserts trip on our V11's. A kind and generous man. Tonight I will raise a glass in his honour.

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Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2016, 02:43:22 AM »
That's sad to hear.
I remember him as a good contributor to the board, may he ride in peace.
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Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2016, 05:36:34 AM »
I too will raise a glass to Marcello. My condolences to his family and friends.

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Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2016, 07:47:26 AM »
I never met him, but I do remember enjoying his posts on WG.

Buon Viaggio, Marcello!

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Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2016, 08:01:13 AM »
I, too, will raise a glass. Blue skies and tailwinds, Marcello..the Guzzi family is greatly diminished.
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Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
« Reply #11 on: March 11, 2016, 08:19:37 AM »
My condolences Mike, seems there is a shortage of good guy's on the other side.
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Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
« Reply #12 on: March 11, 2016, 08:29:46 AM »
Never met Marcello but my condolences to his family and friends.

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Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
« Reply #13 on: March 11, 2016, 09:18:32 AM »
RIP.  Quite a tribute here.
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Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
« Reply #14 on: March 11, 2016, 09:43:01 AM »
RIP. Sorry to read this news.
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Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
« Reply #15 on: March 11, 2016, 09:52:35 AM »
My condolences Dusty, seems there is a shortage of good guy's on the other side.

 I think you are correct , although you probably meant Mike . Still , the loss is felt by all of us .

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Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
« Reply #16 on: March 11, 2016, 03:38:40 PM »
Sad to hear, never had the pleasure of meeting him, but did enjoy his internet company. Condolences to his family and friends.

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Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
« Reply #17 on: March 11, 2016, 03:57:03 PM »
Always a loss & bit of a void when a senior rides ahead. I do enjoy seeing a young new rider on his/her first bike with the accompanying smile & chatter. That helps. :smiley:

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Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
« Reply #18 on: March 11, 2016, 04:53:41 PM »
I, too, will raise a glass. Blue skies and tailwinds, Marcello..the Guzzi family is greatly diminished.

Dorcia and I just did that. Godspeed..
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Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
« Reply #19 on: March 12, 2016, 05:01:22 PM »
RIP SFR :bike-037:
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Re: SFR has left us. RIP, my friend.
« Reply #20 on: March 12, 2016, 05:40:48 PM »
Godspeed our fellow Guzzista.
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