Many of you think it will never happen to me…in Memory of RevX 3-9-07

[GrizTrack]

Many of you think it will never happen to me…in Memory of RevX 3-9-07

I’m not on the forums much anymore as I get tired of seeing the same posts about avalanches, how it’s the worst year ever, etc., etc., etc…

I’ve been personally effected by two avalanches one that killed a friend on mine, and another that chased myself and two close friends, it caught one of my buddies and he now jokes about being the dead man walking…he’s not kidding it should have killed him.

Every year I call RevX’s wife on the 9th of March now, I hope to never forget to do that…as she said, nothing has changed in her life…it still seems like yesterday.

If you don’t want to think about yourself, think about the ones left behind. I know some of you sit there and think well at least he died doing what he loved…I’m sure as he was buried he wasn’t thinking….man this is the way to go! He was likely thinking I’ll never see my wife and daughter again.

Wayne…Rest in peace.

 

[powderhoundbrr]

A very sobering read. I will keep this one in the back of my mind when riding this weekend. Sorry for you loss.

 

[Scott]

I know some of you sit there and think well at least he died doing what he loved…I’m sure as he was buried he wasn’t thinking….man this is the way to go! He was likely thinking I’ll never see my wife and daughter again.

Absolutely. No kidding.

Thank you.

 

[03rmking]

RIP. Met him a couple times. Great guy and great rider.

 

[mtnpull]

Thanks for the post. We can all use a reminder. Our families are way too important.

 

[CoyoteGirl]

Thanks for the post. We can all use a reminder. Our families are way too important.

I just wish it would come in a different form than another buddy dead.

 

[I Dare Ya Rene!]

He was a good buddy, always had a huge smile when we were on the mountain! RIP

 

[MTdream]

thanks, and appreciate the reminder too!!!

 

[cowboysedge]

Thanks for making this thread. I never knew Wayne, but I'm sure he was a great father, husband, and friend.

I remember the tread that was posted here on SW the day he lost his life to the avalanche. What a sad day for us all!

Everyone remember this! On the days that our friends, fathers, and husbands lost their lives to that Avalanche NOT ONE of them left their homes and families that morning with plans to never return!

RIP! Wayne!

 

[xrated]

tom do you still have the tribute video that you and brady made?

 

[turboal]

every time i ride that mountian i go and ride to just above were i lost my good friend .i say hello wAYNE , the snow is good today and the view is impeckable . come for a spin . lets drift off thru these trees and put some snow in our faces .
i take five and take it all in ,miss ya bud

 

[GrizTrack]

TTT....please read

 

[xrated]

I know some of you sit there and think well at least he died doing what he loved…I’m sure as he was buried he wasn’t thinking….man this is the way to go! He was likely thinking I’ll never see my wife and daughter again.

you summed it up perfectly.

 

[summit-x]

you have said it well

 

[Summit8]

Here's to memories , thanks for saying it well.

 

[diamonddave]

I can still remember how upset T-Al was when I saw him a couple days after it happened. RIP Wayne.

 

[PowderGirl]

RIP fellow sledders.

The best thing about riding........ is coming home safe with my husband and to my kids.... being able to cuddle with them and give them each another kiss good night. Being caught in a moment of wondering if you'll ever see your spouse and children again has got to be the most agonizing thought in the world!