The Bicycle Club of Irvine

[BCI]

[Bill Sellin]

Thank you all for being there and participating!
From the response I think we did a good job, and I could tell, especially for those who were touched, that we will do it again next year and bring more friends.

I especially thank to Jason's parents, who came with music performed by their 13 year old son,
to Christy's widower who spoke and read the Ride of Silence poem,
http://www.rideofsilence.org/ros_poem.htm
a sister who brought a memorial to her brother,
to Everett's widow who attended, and by contacting the Mayor, helped move the Police support into place,
and to my love, who rode by my side & is glad to hear I made it safely home after every ride I enjoy.

It was a deep honor to have you all follow me;

Sincerely, Bill Sellin
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Most of the world is either downhill or flat...

[SHARE Mountain Bike Club]

On behalf of SHARE Mountain Bike Club and hundreds of other bicyclists, I would like to thank the Irvine Police Department for supporting the Ride of Silence this evening. I was truly moved by the event and hope that it will help to save lives on our streets. Organizer Bill Sellin did a great job of leading the event and remembering our fellow bikers who have lost their lives on the roads.

Thank you,

Ken Rands
Volunteer Coordinator
SHARE Mountain Bike Club

[Trail Angels]

Thanks so much for putting last night's ride together. I was amazed at how beautiful it was to ride in silence and have time not only to reflect on those that lost their lives, but I was able to take in so much of the beauty around me. With the lost of Christy Kirkwood a friend and Trail Angel, I would like to know how the Trail Angels could somehow be a support of what you do.

Jacke Van Woerkom
Director of Trail Angels

"Whole Food Nutrition for the Active Athlete"
www.trailangel4nutrition.com

[SipperPhoto]

Hi Bill,

Thankyou, and BCI for putting on another great Ride Of Silence. Anything that helps raise awareness, and at the same time, pay tribute to those lost is a wonderful thing.

I shot some pictures of the event, if anyone is interested.

http://otmo.org/ros/index.html

Thanks again!

Jeff Sipper

[BCI]

There was a photographer at the Ride of Silence on Wednesday evening. Does anyone know how to contact him? I've had a request from some of our members who'd like to get some photos from him.

Thank you again, for the opportunity to participate in this important event. I look forward to working with BCI in future activities to protect and promote cycling safety.

A message from Barb Tomita, OCW President

[BCI]

Plan on meeting again at Civic Center on May 21st 2008!

www.sellin.com/silence