Seems like I have hit that age where I attend more Celebration of Life events than weddings. This summer we lost three true biker friends many of you know. Jerry Diers that was at the helm of the Shovelhead Coalition died suddenly of a heart attack; rumor is he rode his bike to the hospital with severe chest pain…doing what he loved no doubt about it. Ken Gardner from Custom EFX Lighting lost a very long battle with cancer. Ken, even in his sickness was a generous soul, giving to events like Saddle Up for St. Judes. Jamie, we will all miss him and are so sorry for your loss. And final goodbyes and a toast went up for Grog (Dennis Snyder) at a Celebration of Life at Iron Horse Saloon. Grog was a long-time staple at Iron Horse Saloon and Boot Hill! He gave the BEST hugs. On an equally distressing note, many of you may know Rebel, a rally worker who is paralyzed after a 4-wheeler accident in Sturgis. There is a Go Fund Me that Scott Demonico has started to help him get back to Florida and for medical/living expenses. He is still in Rehab in Sturgis…alone! A good friend and great singer, Steven Keeton, originally in the band Mistreater, was in a bad motorcycle accident and is at a Daytona rehab although may be home by the time this Pony Tales hits the racks. Looks like he will be fine but has a long road to recovery. Be safe out there friends, tell your peeps you love them and don’t forget your sunscreen.