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