Dusty's Last Ride

[LowRyter]

I wish I could share better news. Reports are that he's in palliative care, with no procedures scheduled. Dusty is a fighter. We are hoping for the best.

[rocker59]

Hey friends,  say a prayer or an incant  for Dusty tonight.

I hope he can rally, but sadly he's fading.

[mhershon]

I met a girl who sang the blues. I asked her for some happy news, but she just smiled and turned away.

[brider]

Very sad to hear of this, my thoughts and prayers to him and his family. I don't believe I had any personal conversations with him on this forum, but his presence was unmistakable and he sure sounds like my kinda guy. Glad to hear of so many friends in this little circle alone rooting for him.

[guzzi4me]

Still hoping and praying for the best. Dusty is a wise and gentle soul.
Best thoughts and wishes from Fruita...

[Dharma Bum]

Praying for you, Dusty.

[Chuck in Indiana]

We love him like a brother. Dorcia isn't doing well with this news. Me either.

[redrider90]

Totally bummed man. We spent many hours over the years taking everything from politics to basketball and all things in. between: sometimes up late at night. Crap. He message me once in the hospital and was fighting hard. He said it was real rough.

[Mayor_of_BBQ]

Oh man I have missed this news...  I keep in touch with D sporadically via Reddit and was wondering why I hadn't heard from him in weeks and weeks...

that's a damn fine man- Dusty if you are seeing these or having it read to you- we love you brother.

[balvenie]

Poor Dusty. We used to have correspondence (said he choosing his words carefully), via these pages (personal messages) but try as he might, he could never convince me of the merit(s) of his culture/way of life. That said, I never held anything against him and purchased a book that he recommended about his home state, the FBI and how the native Americans were cheated. Poor bloke; he tried for so long to right wrongs, or so I felt. Not only must he have felt cheated but frustrated too, because of the failure of those in power to right wrongs, in the face of overwhelming evidence of criminality in high places.

Dusty; a man who failed and who, in doing so, succeeded in educating this foreigner about his virtue. 

[LowRyter]

Poor Dusty. We used to have correspondence (said he choosing his words carefully), via these pages (personal messages) but try as he might, he could never convince me of the merit(s) of his culture/way of life. That said, I never held anything against him and purchased a book that he recommended about his home state, the FBI and how the native Americans were cheated. Poor bloke; he tried for so long to right wrongs, or so I felt. Not only must he have felt cheated but frustrated too, because of the failure of those in power to right wrongs, in the face of overwhelming evidence of criminality in high places.

Dusty; a man who failed and who, in doing so, succeeded in educating this foreigner about his virtue.

Dusty definitely has a moral code.   And has quite a bit of empathy.   He's also walked a difficult path...as I mentioned to him last, he traveled "no simple highway".

[jcctx]

Not good news~ hoping for the best???

[Stretch]

All the best to him and his family.

                                  -Stretch

[Gliderjohn]

Just saw this post from Dusty's sister on FB. Looks like it was posted a couple of hours ago. She did not give any further information.
GliderJohn

[kingoffleece]

He's in our prayers

[Gliderjohn]

Posting a post from another person on ADV Rider.
GliderJohn

"I texted with Marsha today. It is not looking good. They did not expect him to make it thru the night last night, but he did.

They are going to start weaning him from the various machines he’s connect to and, for lack of a better term, see what happens.

She said, I know he wants to fight, he just has nothing to fight with and that he wouldn’t be happy hooked to machines forever."

[rocker59]

Dusty has died.  Long live The Sultan of Cedar Vale!

[Gliderjohn]

Dusty has died.  Long live The Sultan of Cedar Vale!

Thanks but no thanks.
GliderJoihn

[guzzi4me]

NOT the news we were hoping for. He was a kind and giving soul.
Tomorrow I will wear my t-shirt he designed for CedarVale..."Life at the speed of Moto Guzzi!"

Ride well my friend in your next adventure...until we meet again....

And we will!!!

You shall be missed...especially your hushpuppies...

with admiration and respect,

Jeff & Laurie

[rocker59]

Thanks but no thanks.
GliderJoihn

I guess I don't understand this response...   

[Gliderjohn]

I guess I don't understand this response...   

Sorry. Meant thanks for posting the news. The no thanks was that I didn't want to hear that news.
GliderJohn

[RHAT]

Lakota prayer for the dead
RavenPublished: September 20, 2025Updated: September 20, 2025
Home - Native American Religion - Lakota prayer for the dead

A Lakota Sioux prayer dedicated to the dead from the Vietnam War.

GrandMother East:


From you comes the sun which brings life to us all; I ask that you have the sun shine on my friends here, and bring a new life to them -- a life without the pain and sadness of the world; and to their families, bring your sun for they also need your light for their lives.
GrandFather South:


You bring the storms from the south which brings the rains to nourish us and our crops. Be gentle when you fall on my friends; and as the rain touches them, let it wash away the pain and sadness that they carry with them.

GrandMother West:


You take the sun from us and cradle it in your arms, then you bring darkness onto us so that we may sleep. When you bring the darkness to my friends here, do so without the nightmares that we have had for so long. Let your stars and moon shine on my friends in a gentle manner; and as they look at the stars, they remember that those stars are the spirits of my friends shining on them and those friends are at peace.

GrandFather North:


You are the Warrior, you have ridden alongside my friends here into battle, you have also felt their love and caring when you were wounded or lonely; ride alongside of them, for now they are in this the hardest battle for their life, the battle for inner peace. Now is the time for you to care for them.

GrandFather Sky:


May your songs of the winds and clouds sweep the pain and sadness out of my friends' hearts; as they hear those songs, let them know the spirits who are with those songs are at peace.

GrandMother Earth:


I have asked all the other GrandFathers and GrandMothers to help my friends rid themselves of the troubles that weigh so heavy on their hearts. This way, the weight they carry will be less; and they will walk more softly on you.



GrandMother Earth, from your womb all spirits have come when they return to you; cradle them gently in your arms and allow them to join their friends in the skies. If they want to hurry themselves to you, tell them you are not ready; and they must wait, for now they can pass on peace to others.



May the Great Spirit watch over you, and may you be at peace.

[Dirk_S]

Very sorry to see this news, and my sympathies to his loved ones. I wish I had known Guzzi and this forum earlier. Seemed like the type of dude I would’ve enjoyed getting to know in person.

[LowRyter]

I'll miss you, friend.  May peace be with you.

[SIR REAL ED]

Rest in Peace Dusty!

[sdcr]

RIP

[Chuck in Indiana]

We're gutted. The world needs more good guys like Dusty..

GrandFather Sky:


May your songs of the winds and clouds sweep the pain and sadness out of my friends' hearts; as they hear those songs, let them know the spirits who are with those songs are at peace.

Thanks, RHAT

[BMCMOTO]

Kim and I are with Chuck and Dorcia. Hearts broken. We will miss his not infrequent calls and gentle guidance. Much love brother Dusty, travel well my friend!

Brian
 

[jcctx]

Bad news indeed~ Condolences to friends and family,,,,,,,,,,,

[cliffrod]

My interactions with Dusty were limited, but were always good.  He did more for me than he had to do.  I’m saddened by this news but I’m glad his struggle is done.  It’s hard to watch important people die slowly.