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Re: [ECPieRiders] jon dirks

Dear Judy,

I re-read your email three times and I am so saddened by your news of Jon. I always thought he is the most considerate and gracious person person and rider. His  cycling speed and skill level held me in awe and hence his participation in the time trial today.
I so hope he did not suffer and in fact was doing something he loved.
I will be thinking of you; please know that we will all miss Jon very much and everyone is here for you.  These next few weeks will be very sad for you, but let's celebrate Jon's life and the joy he brought everyone.

Emily and Mark Blaskey




-----Original Message-----
From: Jon and Judy Dirks <jondir@...>
To: ECPieRiders@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, Jul 5, 2009 8:40 pm
Subject: [ECPieRiders] jon dirks



My best friend, buddy and life companion died today at approximately 1:25 p.m. while riding his bike and preparing for the Stanley Time Trial. Jon had a heart attack mid-way thru his ride - it appeared that he went off the road and into a grassy area where he was found by a medical professional who was on her way home from work. She administered CPR until para medics arrived. Jon always said the Pie Riders were a great group of people to be around. Thanks Bob Swanson for hosting the ride on July 4th - our last one together. Jon loved the course, the great food and the camaraderie with our special friends that followed. He was planning and looking forward to the Memorial Ride for Tim Dusick in a few weeks. Jeff Sorenson agreed to make sure this event happens - thanks, Jeff.

With much sadness but grateful for the 23 years I spent with Jon, it is time to say goodbye.

Judy



Mon Jul 6, 2009 3:01 am

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My best friend, buddy and life companion died today at approximately 1:25 p.m. while riding his bike and preparing for the Stanley Time Trial. Jon had a heart...
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Jul 6, 2009
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Our hearts go out to you Judy. Jon was one of the best and he will be sorely missed. We are so very grateful to have been able to spend time with him. John &...
John Stupak
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Jul 6, 2009
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Dear Judy, I re-read your email three times and I am so saddened by your news of Jon. I always thought he is the most considerate and gracious person person...
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Jul 6, 2009
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Judy, You have our deepest sympathy. Lane was reminiscing about their 'epic' rides together and he was hoping to be able to ride more with him this summer and...
Linda Soltis-Schroeder
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Jul 6, 2009
11:30 pm

Judy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I hope Jon wasn't in much pain. What a way for him to go doing what he enjoyed. If there is anything...
carol myhre
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Jul 7, 2009
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Judy, I am so shocked and sorry to hear about Jon. I had missed riding with him earlier this season and so enjoyed doing so again last Thursday night . He was...
Bill Berg
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Jul 7, 2009
2:45 am

I am so sorry for your loss.? I never got to know Jon very well, but the few occassions I had to visit with him on rides always made me know you had a good...
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Jul 7, 2009
3:35 am

Judy,   I only met Jon once, but was incredibly impressed by his strength, but more importantly, by his kindness.  This is a huge loss for you (and for the...
John Rutsch
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Jul 7, 2009
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Judy, Jon was so kind and helpful to less experienced riders (like me). You are in my thoughts during this sad time. Barb Clauson Austin, TX "Jon and Judy ...
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Jul 7, 2009
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Dear Judy, I was just shocked to read your email.  I am so sorry for your loss.  I didn't know Jon well and had really just visited with him once at a...
rene' kurth
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Jul 9, 2009
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I am reading this email a little late and wish to extend my condolences to you.  While I didn't know him, my heart goes out to you for losing your best friend...
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