Thursday, March 4, 2010

My First Bike Mentor

My brother Dan introduced me to the bicycle as something that was more than just a toy. He was my first bike mentor and helped me purchase my first serious bike, the only one I have put more than ten thousand miles on in a single year.

Today he would have been 56.

Two years ago I visited Hatcher Pass in Alaska where his ashes were spread many years ago.








When I lived with him up there we went camping up on the pass and spent some good hang-out time. When I returned to the pass I knew there would be memories but it turned out to be a pretty spiritual experience. I remember scribbling the following in a notebook while at the top of the pass but forgot about it until I tripped on it a few days ago.


As I walked

There lay Dano
Quiet, at rest
Surrounded by beauty
Life beyond death
On a mountain side
Warm sun
Gentle breeze
I've come full circle
To say goodbye to his life
To say hello to mine
He found this place of beauty
Now it's mine

6 comments:

  1. It's a beautiful spot, and was a beautiful day...fitting for a beautiful life.

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  2. Nicely done!!!
    Peace

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  3. A beautiful post of tribute to your brother, WD.

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  4. I'm honoured to read that WD. I try to visit my brother's grave every year. Not to steal your thunder but just to share.

    -B

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  5. tob - Truly beautiful all around

    Joboo - Thanks!

    Limes - He's never far out of mind.

    Bn - No thunder stolen; it's all about honoring those who deserve it.

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  6. You two must have been best buds.

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