I am very sad!

[Brandi]

I just found out that a very dear man that I had the honor of knowing had a heart attack while riding he's bike last week. He was training for an up coming triathalon. I think he was in he's 70's. We called him Papa bear. He and he's dog Osos were a fixture here in our town. Papa would leave the back of he's van open when ever he would stop any place so Osos could hang out the back and greet people. Papa always said he wanted he's ashes as well as Osos's to be spread along a really neat sand spit we have here in Los osos Ca. I was happy to here that Osos (who looks like a big fuzzy bear) Has gone to a really good home. I saw him yesterday and cried when I saw him ( I am crying right now) He's new owner who has never met me but was good friends with Papa, gave me a hug and then invited me to come on a hike they are doing in he's honor on the 4th. I said that would be really nice. He has also promised to keep some of Papa's ashes so when it is Osos's time they can be together like he wanted. Papa bear is going to really be missed around here. i am going to miss seeing him on he's bike too. He was a very neat guy who was there to help and always had a hug for me! Sorry if this makes anyone sad but it has helped me to honor he's memory by sharing with you, fellow bikers! He was a good soul.
When you are out bikeing any time soon just give a moment for those we have lost if you want.