Airknight RIP

[curvecrazy]

I don't know any easy way to say this. Dominic passed away last night around midnight. There are'nt many details available about the accident. Nothing thats important or that I want to go into right now really. And there were no eye witnesses. At this point I'm in a state of basic shock and disbelief. I got the call about midnight and went to get his mom and dad to go to the ER. None of us had a phone number to call them and I figured they wouldn't be able to figure out where the hospital was anyway. And how could they be in a condition to drive with the news that Dominic had been in an accident. So off I went. I was with them at the ER most of the night. Left early this morning and went out to analyze the accident scene. At this point I have not slept at all.

Theres not much more to say I guess. Well, actually, there's so much to say and to do too which all can never be done now. Dominic was one of the most enthusiastic riders I have ever had the pleasure of riding with. His intentions were often misunderstood or misconstrued but I think he always meant well, even if he sometimes made etiquette mistakes causing some to take offense, which I attribute to his upbringing in Hong Kong. I admit I'm guilty of not cutting him any slack from time to time as witnessed on this site in some of the posts exchanged. Regardless, there was noone more ready to go for a scoot to just about anywhere on a moments notice than Dominic. Day or night, he loved to ride like I love to ride.... and in that we had a definite kinship and unmistakeable brotherly bond.

I can't say I knew him well really which now I realize is unfortunate. I know I'm as guilty as anyone when it comes to taking the time for granted till its gone. But how is one to know when it all will end? I do know that we rode all day on Sunday from morning to late night and it was a great ride. Probably the best ever. And I am not just saying that because of his terrible accident. We really had the best time on that ride. We enjoyed two meals together, lots of laughs, and coffee too... later Sunday night. We had a nice one on one conversation, free of the distractions usually present cause there was no one else out! I could have never imagined that would be our last conversation that night, as it began raining and we reluctantly went off our separate ways.

So thats that. For what its worth. He was a good rider by any account and had steadily improved over this season alone. He had gotten a reputation as a crasher but I knew it was more misfortune and bad luck than lack of skill that had caused most of it. What he suffered from most was a lack of experience. He had done a lot of miles this year alone and we were looking forward to many more. This is the most unexpected tragedy and I pray for his family and friends. This is truly a sad day for the forum. A total loss for us actually. His enthusiasm for this sport was a beautiful thing! I dare say that he will be remembered for his efforts to unite sportriders in wny. I hope he realized that I cared about him and how much I enjoyed his company on our rides. RIP Dominic. May you find the perfect road in your travels buddy! RIP RIP RIP RIP RIP :( :( :( :( :(

[PipesGuy]

Hello Everyone,

I would like to extend our condolences on behalf of everyone at Ontario Sport Riders.

I only got to know Dominic through our brief conversations on this forum. I really admired his enthusiasm for the sport and how he was always willing to help. When I needed advice or help with something he was always willing to lend a hand and that says a lot about a person. It's unfortunate that bad planning meant I never got to meet Dom in person.

Like many of you, I was in shock and disbelief when I read the post this morning. To the best of my knowledge, we at Ontario Sport Riders have not had someone within our club pass on from a bike accident. I can't imagine how we would deal with it and I can't imagine how all of you are coping with this tragedy.
But I want you to know that we extend our thoughts and prayers from our club to yours.

With regards,
Bill Kingston a.k.a PipesGuy
Ontario Sport Riders Forum Member
Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada.

[frofan]

I'm in complete shock! As CC said, Dominic was one of the most enthusiastic riders I have ever met. Its a shame that these types of things happen to those we know! My thoughts and prayers will be with him and his family!

RIP bud!

Steve Johnson

[mike125k]

Wow...... My condolances to his family. It's always sad when people I graduated high school with pass away when we're all still so young. RIP Dom.

[Dave B]

Very sorry to hear. Dom always had a smile and took a good-natured ribbing well. Very sad.

[Jackie Chiles]

I am in absolute shock. I don't know what to say other than Dom was a great guy and loved motorcycling.

[Dj Eclipse]

Holy shit, I can't believe this... When I read the title of this thread I thought it had to be some kind of friendly joke.

I only had the pleasure of meeting Dominic once on a ride to P.A. but to me he was the representative of WNY sport riders and what sport bike riding was all about. Even on the FZRarchives message board he stood out as somene I would like to ride with.

Every time I visited the site he was always welcoming new people and making you feel like you wanted to ride with him and the people of this site. Once I expressed intrest of goign for a ride with you guys he imediately PM'd me with directions, his cell number etc. making me feel welcome even before meeting anyone from the site personally.

Unfortunately I only had a chance to meet him once but talking to him you knew he lived to ride and was always looking to learn more about how to improve. He had no problems posting pic of his own accidents in the past as a way to help others learn from his mistakes.

I am deeply sad that I won't get a chance to ride with him again as that ride to PA was one of the most enjoyable rides I've even been on.

My condolences go out to his friends and family. RIP Airknight.

[Z24Challenge]

I met Dom through UBRF.org.... I've known him for like 2 years now.......


Words can't even express how I'm feeling right now.

We've all lost a great person to hang out with, and although I don't ride, from what I've heard and read he was a great guy to ride with.

He will surely be missed.

[rdandy5875]

Damn :(

RIP Dominic.

My condolences to his friends and family as well.

[jabbu]

Where does one even start with such a great person passing away?

Dom was there for anyone on these boards that needed help. We have countless hours of chat, he was in my position last year so he gave me tons of advice, non-stop wisdom, what to do what not to do. I'm in complete shock, I can barely type, this is such a lost. I can say so much great things about him, but my head is just spinning. We were great friends, I enjoyed every minute being around him, the rides, the chats, the IMs, the posts, everything.

This one hits home very hard...

RIP Dom

[Dirty Duck]

I'm deeply troubled by Dom's passing. It could have been any one of us. I was at the scene of the accident before he was transported away, and feared the worst for our friend. I can only hope he went quickly, and without much pain. Sadly, there was nothing anyone could have done.

What happened last night will be burned into my mind forever. I don't care to ever see anything like that again, and hope none of you do either. Life is such a fragile thing. To see someone so young and full of life be taken away so unexpectedly is shocking. I take no comfort in knowing he died doing what he loved. Had he known it was going to kill him, he wouldn't have been doing it.

Dom and I didn't always see eye to eye, but in recent weeks, we had come to understand one another. He and George stopped in to cheer me up last weekend after my crash, which now seems surreal to me. We joked about it, and had a pretty good laugh. Dom, you will be missed.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.



To Brian, please know there was nothing you could have done differently to save him. You did all anyone could have done.

[radandy]

I agree with everything everyone's already said; a tragic loss,a nd he will be well remembered...
RIP Dom....:(

[Dave B]

Please post funeral information. Also, if anyone is interested in flowers for the family and/or a memorial, please let me know as I will be happy to pitch in.

[Big Jeff]

Wow.... RIP my friend... :( :(

I really can't type right now.. I'll write more later...

Jeff

[rocketgrrrrl]

I strongly suggest we try and drum up some cash for flowers/funeral expenses- im not sure of dom's family situation but we should try to help however we can. he always went the extra mile for us. i would volunteer but i will be away all weekend. if someone is centrally located and would like to collect please speak up. we could probably start an envelope at freewheelin and leave it with Chad for now.
my heart aches for dominic and his family. may he rest in peace. :cry:

[iconoclast4]

Count me in for any flowers etc...

[walter]

I am absolutely speechless. I have no idea what to think, and immediately when I read this, my mind went into denial. I, as I'm sure any biker does, always cringes when you hear of any motorcycle accident, much less a fatal one. Since I have been riding, I have been fortunate enough that this is the first rider that has passed that I have known.

Dom took his MSF course with my roommate, and we have ridden before, once putting several hundred miles on our bikes by oursleves down and around southern NY. He was an amazing person, and his enthusiasm for the sport was unmatched. It is a terrible loss to have suffered, and I still don't know what to say.I feel absolutely horrid and send my deepest condolences to his family.

RIP :sad:

I will defiantely be watching for funeral details, and will be there.

[Coldaccord]

i dont even know what to say. i can't really say anyuthing. this is insane. its surreal

[SilverK2]

My thoughts and prayers are with Dom and his family. May he rest in peace.

[VTRDarren]

My heart is stuck in my throat right now... we all lost a friend last night. I'll be present to pay my respects when arrangements are made. Man, this is too much.

[Rx3]

This is a sad day. I'm at a loss.

[cleb]

I only new him online but when this site was first being setup we emailed alot as I volunteered a web server... He was always very enthusistic and looking to do things for the good of everyone involved... I just do not know what to say... Count me in on a donation.... If we could get freewheelin to colect that would be great....

[j1284]

Jesus. I just talked to Dom the other day....I can't believe this. We were talking about riding to thursday in the square this week....this is a total loss for everyone and wnysr.

[Rx3]

Dominic was enthusiatic and passionate about everything he did. He was a good person. Someone I was proud to call a friend. I'm kind of at a loss right now. I was one of the first people he used to ask about learning how to ride. I remember how happy he was when he got his first bike, and could go riding with us. It was a big deal for him. And he came along way from when he started in riding skill. He was always willing to help out his friends with anything, sometimes even to the detrement of himself. He was truly selfless. I'm gonna miss the Power Ranger. Yeah, we used to joke to him about it, but the real reason we called him the Blue Ranger is when everything was fucking up on your end, he somehow always showed up to help. Just look for the blue FZR, and bam, he was right there.

[ambassador]

hi all,

Me and dom met back in 1999 when we lived at UB together, before his bike and contour days. We made many trips to Markham and did some crazy driving on the QEW.

If you guys would keep this board running in memory of him, he would definately appreciate it.

[rojaul]

RIP Dom. Dom was a great person. we will all miss him.

[rocketgrrrrl]

i didnt realize dom switched me to new status....he must have just done it....... :cry:

[rocketgrrrrl]

i didnt realize dom switched me to new status....he must have just done it....... :cry:


p.s. that last double post was for you dom.

[BoInKeR]

I think I've checked this post 30 + times already and each time I log in I'm hoping that I'd see something different. The first person I met from this sight was DOM; I was in the area and remember hearing about a meet place at mighty on the blvd. I pulled in not knowing what to expect and he walk up to me practically with open arms welcoming to the group even though we had never met. I cannot grieve enough for such a genuinely kind person like himself. Whether you've met him face to face or just by internet, you knew that he had nothing but enthusiasm for the sport and camaraderie for everyone that enjoyed it with him.... RIP Bro... You will be missed!

[ambassador]

http://www.wkbw.com/morenews/morenews.asp#3

Fatal accident in town of Boston
July 28, 2004
A late night motorcycle accident in the town of Boston claims a life. State police tell 7 News that a 22-year-old male from Depew was killed failed to negotiate a turn due to unsafe speed on Zimmerman Road. His name is being withheld until family member can be notified.

[AKUMA TO TENSHI]

See you in the afterlife KIN HO.

IM Completly sick 2 my stomach...way 2 many deaths this year...outta of almost all of the riders i know he was mainly the safest in the way...such a hardcore rider....R.I.P...

cause of this year bring so insainly high of deaths on bikes i really dont wanna take the chance any more so my bike is up 4 sale....04' Yamaha R6 Perfect condition alot of xtras...PM if your intrested

[Bob]

RIP Dom... Here's hoping you're riding smooth twisty roads and having fun wherever you are.

DD said it right "Life is such a fragile thing. To see someone so young and full of life be taken away so unexpectedly is shocking."

I rode with Dom a few times and always had a good time around him. He was over my house once, but I didn't know him real well. His love for this sport was obvious and he was always willing to help others.

My kids are older than he was. I can't think of anything worse than losing a child. He was so young and full of life. My thoughts and prayers go out to Dom and his family.

Brian,
You know where I live. Stop over anytime for a shoulder to lean on or whatever you may need... walk, ride, or drive.

Bob

[03r1]

thanks bob. i dont really know what to say. it all i guess really hasent sunk in yet. i didnt see much of anything, so i am affarid i am no help in figuring out what exactly happend. we were on our way back to east aurora, just about to finish the ride. i am really at a loss for words. dom is on the twisty roads right now, thats a given...... rip friend.

[mcy150]

today is a sad day indeed, I only met Dom once while he was in my store promoting this web site and as all of you have already said, he had a real passion for the sport and was a genuine nice person we as a group and the sport as a whole have lost a lot this day. Rest in Peace Dom, and condolences to his family.

[Lbdwag]

I think the we as a group should make a good effort to present the family with soemthing in memory of Dom. Also if possible show up to the calling hours as a group to show our love.

R.I.P.

What a great guy. So many things to say, and I've only rode with him 3 times... Words will never be enough.

[Jonesie]

Count me in on the funeral, donations to the family, memorial ride, etc. My condolences to his family. :(

[ambassador]

yes please coordinate a ride for dominic. Please make it a bike optional. There are going to be a lot of people that will come out for this.

[PFFOG]

My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

I am also in shock, and although I only meet and rode with him a few times, I felt I much closer to him through this big beige box on my desk.

I too take no comfort in the fact that he left this world doing what he loved, but I do take solace in knowing that he did have a passion for life and that included riding and the friendships and camaraderie that came with it. I think it was someone on this board had a signature line that said “Some people confuse breathing with living”, Dom could not be accused of that.

Although our first reaction is always sorrow when events like this happen, we all have to remember, life itself is terminal. Instead of mourning the loss, we should be grateful we were touched in some way by our relationship with Dom, and that he lived life with a passion that many people never will. He was fundamental in pulling individuals into a group to share a common bond and develop friendships that may never have occurred without him. He will be missed, but can live on in our hearts and mind as long as we desire.

Dom:
May you tank always be full, your tires always be new, the weather always be sunny and the roads never straight.

I know you would have it no other way.

RIP

[Aaron]

May Dom's close friends and family find peace and comfort with the Lord, or who ever they pray to. May the roads above be twisty as can be. And may Dom keep the engines running with the tires warm for the rest of us for when we join him. Rest in peace.

Nastrovia...

[frofan]

Posted on UBRF by someone who knows the family...

Friday from 4-9 Lombardos funeral Home on Niagara Falls Blv by Eggert

Funeral Saturday, 9:00 at Mount Calvary

[ambassador]

thank you. Do you remember what street he lives on? I didnt catch the name of it after he moved. I will be in albany until sunday :( I want to pay my respects to the family.

[Joe Foe from Buffalo]

FYI Channel Four (WIVB) news
http://www.wivb.com
will be running a story on this at 5:30pm and 6:00pm today and it may carry over to 11:00pm news. If you can't get to a TV to watch it or can't tape it the story may be veiwable via thier website.

[Fuzzy1]

That is horible and disturbing news.

On behalf of the Fuzzy Riders I would like to offer our condolences to his friends and family.

On a personal note I want to wish you all the best in dealing with this horrible loss. If there is anything I can do please drop an email to fuzzy1@fuzzy-riders.com

[AirKnight]

I know this is probably weird seeing a post under Dom's name...

This is his cousin, Teresa, and on behalf of the entire family thank you so much for showing your love and condolences for Dom. It's still surreal to think that he is really gone. I just wanted to give you guys the info that you need for the upcoming days:

calling hours: Friday 4-9pm at Lombardo Funeral Home on 885 Niagara Falls Blvd.

Funeral Saturday 9am at Mount Calvary Cemetary 800 Pine Ridge Road in Cheektowaga

(the notice will be in the Buffalo News tomorrow)

home address:
209 Dean Rd.
Depew, NY 14043

Thank you again for all your support during this difficult time.

[frofan]

Teresa, I wish you all the best of luck through these hard times! You all are in my prayers! If you or the family need anything at all, don't hesitate to ask any of us. That also goes for everone else on the board, if you and anyone else needs anything from someone to talk to or a hand with something, please let me know. You can call anytime, 830-9651

Steve Johnson

[TLS-RR]

:cry: I can say I have had the pleasure of meeting and riding with Dom. It is now all memories I will cherish. I know he was someone who truly love this experience we all love. I will find peace in the fact he died loving what he was doing. My deepest sorry for his family and all of us who will miss him dearly.

I am willing to do my part for flowers. I would also like o be contacted with funneral info. George give me a call if you could 716-435-0397.(JIM)


RIP DOM!

[Willybeen]

My condolences go out to his family. RIP dom

deepest sympathies to everyone he knew, he was an amazing person, he made us feeel at home when we went on our ride, even though we were new riders..... this was unexpected, i do not know what to say..... you are in my prayers

[G1K]

RIP Dom.

[Fuzzy1]

Please don't take this the wrong way. I do not mean ANY disrespect at all..

What are the family's feelings towards bikes at the funeral?

Is there a gathering planned before-hand?

[Willybeen]

just wondering if anybody had any more information on what happened... where it happened... etc.... i still havent seen anything in the news or in the paper

RIP DOM

[frofan]

It sounds like he went down in a corner and ended up in a ditch. The news is saying there was severe head trauma, so I'm assuming he hit another object like a tree.

[Dirty Duck]

For what it's worth, the news didn't even investigate the accident, so they don't know about the gravel that was ALL THE WAY ACROSS THE ROAD! Speed was not a significant factor, debris in the roadway was.

[kunzjob]

RIP dom...my prayers are sent out to the family and the many friends including all on this website.

http://www.wivb.com/Global/story.asp?S=2103169

there is the news coverage if u dident catch it...its at the end of the video...once again RIP Dom

[PFFOG]

For what it's worth, the news didn't even investigate the accident, so they don't know about the gravel that was ALL THE WAY ACROSS THE ROAD! Speed was not a significant factor, debris in the roadway was.

Channel 4 did say that gravel from the recent rain was a factor.

Life is fragile.

[PFFOG]

Please don't take this the wrong way. I do not mean ANY disrespect at all..

What are the family's feelings towards bikes at the funeral?

Is there a gathering planned before-hand?

No disrespect taken.

I am sure Dom would vote for the mass turn out of bikes, but not at the risk of offending, upsetting, or if it was interpreted as disrespectful by the family. I will go with the consensus.

[jabbu]

I agree with Yeskino, I think Dom would have been disappointed to know no bikes would show up... Perhaps someone will get the facts with how the family feels first.

I still cannot believe this has happened, not one minute has gone by today that i wasn't thinking about all the great chats, great times, and just how great of a guy all around Dom was. The laughs we had get me all teared eye knowing it will never happen again...

[Fuzzy1]

I've had 2 friends pass riding with us. One of the families felt very strongly about there not being any bikes and the other encouraged us to ride and were very flattered by the turn-out of all the bikes...

[dansciol]

Ouch, Sad news indeed.
I can only agree with all the positive things posted about Dom.
He was a good guy, I hope he rests in peace.

[billiscool]

I met Dom only once when I looked at his Fizzer he had for sale.

He was definitely a pretty cool guy. I spent a few hours taking to him and enjoyed every minute of the conversation.

I'd have to say though... after seeing the previous damage on his R6, and listening to him take about how hard he rides, it doesn't surprize me that something like this happened to him. It's really sad. How hard you ride should be saved for the professionals on a track, not a public road.

I just hope that everyone gains a little more respect for their machines from this. Motorcycles are not toys. I cannot believe how many deaths I have seen this summer alone. It's never been like this before. I see so many kids buzzing around with no respect for their own lives or the example they are setting for other riders.

The worst posible thing that could happen is for this to happen again to another one of you guys. It is pointless. Enjoy riding. Enjoy riding for a long time to come.

Most importantly, be safe and promote safety to others.

RIP Dominic - I'm glad I had the chance to meet you.



Please do not take anything in my post the wrong way. It just angers me to keep seeing motorcycle accidents take peoples lives. It has been so excessive this summer. PLEASE BE SAFE.

[Joe Foe from Buffalo]

After reading everyone elses posts of RIP I best offer my repects. RIP Dom I will miss you! :cry: I'm short on words at this point.

[avs]

R.I.P. Dom... miss you big time!

[Roz1999CSVT]

My name is Lupe, Im part of www.contour.org
He was a respected member there to.

Though, personaly i have never meet him i know from the times i did talk to him, that he was a great person..even over the computer, theres just some things you can just tell about people. i would like to extend our condolances to all of you and his family....he was a great person who earned many peoples respect.


This is the link to everyone he has touched...

http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=interests&Number=675498&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=2&fpart=1

His family and all of you are in my prayers tonight.

He will be deeply missed by us all.


Lupe Garcia

[03r1]

dom will be greatly missed thats a given i just wish i had all the answers as to what happend, i wish i could have warned him about the gravel in the road, could have told him to stay to the inside, and i wish that i didnt ask him to go out for the ride that night. this could have easly been avoided i supose. but we all know dom, and how he loved to ride at night. he tried to get me to go out with him numerious occations, this time was my idea, and well this happens. dom was defintly someone that could ride any time, anywhere, and with anyone. we went out on and off all the time. i remember riding with him on easter.........always willing to ride, that was dom. the guy never got tired, ride from dawn, when he got up that is, until dusk. he had just gotten into the track days, and what not also. to soon i guess sums allot of my feelings up... not all, but allot. i would like to extend my symphaty to doms mom, dad, and the rest of his family. i was at the hospital that night, i just had to know for sure. that and i know dom would have been ther for me. well, i didnt want to disturb his mom, dad in there time of greif. i would like to talk with them at the services and tell them anything i can think of about the last few hrs i spent with dom. anything i can do, just let me know. again, sorry for the loss he will be greatly missed.

[chadta]

on behalf of the haltonsport bike guys, i wish to offer condolences to doms family during these troubled times. Dom was out with us just last friday night so many of our guys got a chance to meet a great guy. We will miss you dom, god bless.

[nestreetriders]

R.I.P fellow rider. Godspeed Dom.

From New England Streetriders.

www.nestreetriders.com

[clamca1]

My deepest condolences to doms family.

R.I.P buddy!

I am at a lost for words.

[subjd40]

I don't know what to say, I don't think it's really sunk in yet.

RIP. You will be missed :(

[britton]

I've only been on two rides this year but each time Dom's enthusiasm was apparent. He was kind, funny, and an all-around great guy. My deepest condolences to his family. He will truly be missed.

[mdcdnmf77]

Dom, I pray you are in a better place and at peace. A true tragedy.

[earth brown]

I met dom once, and he was a happy guy....

we have lost a good one, but it reminds me that life is fragile, and that everyone is mortal.

rip dom


Kevin aka EARTH BROWN

[curvecrazy]

[quote] I'd have to say though... after seeing the previous damage on his R6, and listening to him take about how hard he rides, it doesn't surprize me that something like this happened to him. It's really sad. How hard you ride should be saved for the professionals on a track, not a public road.[quote]

You are talking out of context here. Dominic was probably just trying to impress you. He was a young person/rider and very interested in gleening the respect of others... not only his age group but even more so fellow riders... and those whom he idolized. Lots of people talk the talk, that doesn't mean it isn't just talk. So don't take such talk the wrong way. Ride with the rider in question first.... then post your impressions of that riders ability and riding behaviors!

Dominic was not native to our country. He didn't even look like everyone else. Can you imagine for a second how hard it was for him? He had to contend with being oriental in america. And I would imagine all the biases to go along with it. How hard do you imagine it was for him to find acceptance amongst his peers? I saw some of this myself amongst the UBRF club he frequented.

Fact is this: I rode thousands of miles with Dominic over our too short acquantance. He was a thoughtful and intelligent rider, and a careful and conscientous rider too. This was easy to see as he never rode his bikes without full leathers and was known for his feelings that everyone should always ride in similar attire. And I am not saying he was perfect. He made mistakes like any of us that are human beings and susceptible to human frailties. Those mistakes led to the bobbles you mention on his R6. Same bobbles you or I or anyone would have if they rode as much in as varied a circumstances as Dominic did.

I actually encouraged him to wait/put off his trip to Deals Gap till I could go along with him so he would have an expert rider to follow and thus limit his exposure to danger and accident possibilities. Not to mention to have a trained professional along in case danger reared her ugly head! He was so anxious to go that he went anyway without me and ended up falling down a few times on that treacherous road. It was nothing serious but I like to think if he had been riding with me that neither fall would have happened. He loved/lived the sport so much that his enthusiasm could not be contained. So eager to ride he could not be held back... come weather or time schedule!

So please save me such speak as you post above as you really don't know what your talking about. Dominic had come leaps and bounds forward in his riding over the last year and a half. I witnessed that personally. And after analyzing the accident completely I contend that the conditions surrounding his demise were not only preventable but terribly unfortunate.

In summary.... That could have been me or any other rider on that unfamiliar road suffering that same fate due to circumstances beyond control or expectation. Go to the scene for gods sake and view for yourself. What would you have done if you hit the same gravel that you could not have expected to be there? Gravel your headlights could not have shown you! Would any of us have fared better? :idea:

[Flipper]

My condolences to his friends & family :(

[kcdembik]

I only had the chance to talk to Dom once. He welcomed me to this sight and really wanted to know how I found out about it. He told me about the meets on Saturdays and really hoped I would come out and ride with them. From the brief time I spoke with him, he made me feel "at home" with this forum and the people on it. Such a tragic event. I pray for his family and his friends, that they will be able to get through this. He is in a better place now.

RIP - Dom

May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
And rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.

[billiscool]

Ride with the rider in question first.... then post your impressions of that riders ability and riding behaviors!

Sadly, I didn't get to ride with him.

I remember specifically calling him "nuts," and he just looked at me and smiled.

He was very mature, in fact, so much so that I though he was more in his late 20's. I'm sure that he will be missed by a lot of people.

When someone dies is the complete wrong time to say "I told you so," and I didn't mean for any of that to come out that way. I apologize.

So far there have been 3 times as many motorcycle accidents this year from last year, and we have a way to go still.

PLEASE BE SAFE.

[wmh81199]

well last night me and boinker built a cross and put it up at the scene. while we were there Big Jeff showed up, with his girl. (sorry forgot her name) and we all signed the cross. me and boinker looked at hte sign it was in my opinion a high side with a really hard landing. where the marks in the road where he hit nothing. the landing is what did it. we got to talk to two of the people first on the scene. going there actually helped a little bit to deal with this. Dom R.I.P till we ride again.......

[dimab]

Dom was a member at ODFU, onedownfiveup.com

There is fund setup for his family on behalf of the members of ODFU, the money will be forwarded to his family.

Topic can be found here:
http://forums.onedownfiveup.com/index.php?act=ST&f=1&t=20226

On behalf of ODFU, it's members, and myself, we would like to offer our deepest condolences to his friends and family.

godspeed.

[1000ccCruizer]

I only had the chance to really talk to him once and ride with him on a ubrf cruise just about a month ago. He was a great guy that was easy to talk to. I remember chatting to him and how I showed interest in riding with you guys once or twice to see what it's like even tho I don't ride a sport bike and he was totally open to the idea and said he would love for me to join you all sometime. I feel very bad that I didn't get the chance to ride with dom and all you. I wish everyone the best of luck and RIP in dom

[Jackie Chiles]

I'd have to say though... after seeing the previous damage on his R6, and listening to him take about how hard he rides, it doesn't surprize me that something like this happened to him. It's really sad. How hard you ride should be saved for the professionals on a track, not a public road.

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let us not forget that Dom was apparently going at the speed limit or even under it and that IT WAS THE GRAVEL THAT CAUSED HIS CRASH!!

Curvecrazy is 100% correct: This could have happened to any of us!

[curvecrazy]

Thank you for putting up the cross for Dominic. It speaks for all of us and the others he touched. Thank you.

[billiscool]

Curvecrazy is 100% correct: This could have happened to any of us!

My point exactly. BE SAFE.

[bluegauges]

I heard about this on the news and at first I didn't recognize the name. Then when they said he started wnysportriders.org, I figured I would check it out. I remember riding with him a couple times. I had to look in some of my old pictures to see if I had any of him and I actually took the picture that it looks like he used to make his sig pic:
http://www.bluegauges.com/images/dom.jpg

I haven't been around much since before this site was started. I remember the old one and I have to say I am really, truly impressed with dom's contribution here. A site like this is really alot of work. It shows what kind of a guy I remember him as.

RIP dom, we'll miss you.

[peanuthead]

RIP brother

[Dirty Duck]

Ah yes, he LOVED that pic! I'll always remember his chubby little smile peaking out of his helmet, every time I busted his balls about his "denim knee sliders"! That really is a great pic.

[AKUMA TO TENSHI]

I will truely miss him. He used to call me when ever he was going riding and go up to MT. He gave allot to the sport/site and he never asked anything in return. What truely is depressing is that he was so young. I was trying to get him an internship where I work. He always keeped a smile reguardless of what people said.

[BrockwayMT]

You have a bike right? You should join WNYSR.
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Dom Pm'd me this on UBRF about six months ago. I was going to join but never got around to it but I joined now since he always wanted to promote this organization.

RIP Dom

[drvnkd]

Dom was the reason i took the MSF course...
he had a bunch of us ubrf'ers sign up and save $.

we both had FZR's and we were just getting our liscense.
by the time the class came around, i think he had 10x the mileage i did on a bike.

RIP dom :(

[moondoggz]

Sad news, im sorry to hear this.

My condolences go out to his family and friends.

[boosted88gt]

very very sad... :( .... a tragety to the community

[Coldaccord]

Dom was the reason i took the MSF course...
he had a bunch of us ubrf'ers sign up and save $.

we both had FZR's and we were just getting our liscense.
by the time the class came around, i think he had 10x the mileage i did on a bike.

RIP dom :(

i took the msf with these guys, it was a good time. I almost didn't make it, as jay (subjd40) just had a party that friday night, and i was feeling a little sick saturday. heh.

he was a safe rider, a good friend, and this is a loss for everyone. but you just have to be glad for those times you did get to ride with him, meet him etc.

[x9354]

- ???!!!!
- i just signed on for the first time in like a couple weeks,
- i cant believe this (i wish i had paid my respects last week),

- i only had the pleasure of meeting Dom once, but i could tell he was pretty cool (he was one of several who helped jerry-rig my bike back-up a few weeks ago when i laid it down in the grass),

- i wish i couldve ridden with him more.... but im sure hes in a much better place now with plenty of twisties!

- my thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family.... RIP Dom....

[Brandon]

I havent been on the site in a long time since i have moved out west... I am at a loss for words...


RIP. :(

[twm1010]

I met Dom once. He pretty much wrecked in my mirrors. It was my second time at the Dragon and I helped him pick up his bike while he was there. Gravel was his downfall there as well. What a great guy, I had talked to him over IM until one day he stopped. If I can judge this group on him I am anxious to make a trip to NY and meet the rest of you. If any of you are down this way and need a place to stay or a person to hang out with, shoot me an e-mail.

We have a similar group down here

http://www.easttnriders.com