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[harriebird]

I heard about this from a friend while out on a rideout last saturday, it was a big shock to say the least.

I only met Wayne a few times at One Stop in Colchester and more recently down at Colchester Kawasaki, but was lucky enough to have him as my instructor for a one-to-one day in summer 2006. It was one of the hottest days of the year and he introduced me to some blinding roads out Colchester way, which are now some of my favourites.

I'd had a big red mist moment a few weeks before down at Burnham and was lucky to survive unscathed and not killed anyone else and took this as a hint to get some advice and more training.

Firstly he took a lot of time to assure me that although it was stupid, what I'd done was no different to anything lots of other people had done, and while I had been bloody lucky, at least I was doing the sensible thing and had learnt my lesson. I had been beating myself up about it something chronic and questioning if I should still be riding as I was clearly a danger to myself and others.

We shared a great day of laughs, jokes, fab roads, I learnt so much and I use some of the advice he gave me every time I ride a bike.

My ex hubby had him as an instructor on his CBT and DAS and was similarly stunned when I told him the news.

I would like to pass my best wishes to all of Wayne's family, friends and loved ones. I filled up when I heard and I'd only met the guy a few times so I can't imagine what you guys and girls are going through at the moment.

I just wanted to share my experience and the short time I spent with this wonderful person, and to let people know that he will not be forgotten by me. A reminder indeed that life is too short and we really should enjoy it while we can - I'd kept meaning to pick up the phone and book another day with him this summer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/verysad.gif)

Ride safe everyone

Harrie xxxx

[Guest]

thank you for sharing your thoughts with the rest of us

I first met Wayne when I did my CBT about 4 years ago, didn't really see him again till 8 months later when I was released from hospital after wrapping my bike around a van. I was in Colchester Motorcycles asking if they could pick my bike up and scrap it, as it was still at the side of the road. He asked me why I wasnt going to rebuild it - my response was "Its a write off and I'm giving up riding" to which his response was something along the lines of "You're giving up just like that? look mate I know your gonna be a bit shook up, but a lot worse could have happened. I could tell you some right stories but I dont want to worry you anymore. It's your choice but you would love the life you'll be missing out on"

And ever since then, if I ever had any questions about anything, even mechanical questions, it was Wayne I went to. Hell when I passed my A2 Test he was happier for me than my own parents were (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laughcont.gif)

I had ridden past him and Richard in Colchester about 11:00, so when I got a call the next morning saying he had been in a accident in which he had been unable to stop in time before hitting a lorry, my reply was yeah right. Wayne doesnt make mistakes, he would never have been in a position he couldn't get out of, to which my friend's reply was "Shane, He didnt survive mate" and I just broke down.

Wayne was like a older brother to ALL of the SouthEastbrothers Motorcycle Group. He taught all except 3 of us to ride. We all owe him soooooo much. Without him our group might not even exist - he always had amazing respect for the younger bikers even when those around him didnt.

Last time I talked to him was a while ago in Burger King, where he was with his family and me and my mate were sitting there just eating our meals and my mate said that it was amazing seeing Wayne in a different environment and she was right. Even though Wayne was always a happy guy, he was on just a totally different level then and thats how I will always remember him, from that one moment.

My heart goes out to his family, his friends, the P.B.C, his work colleagues and just everyone that knew him.
Cheers Wayne - for everything
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