Sir Francis
Displaced person
Bernie Blackbird or Uncle Bernie as many of us in the Openroad Tourers knew him.
On Saturday 12 July at approx. 12.30pm while on the Frosty Frolic ride, Bernie crashed his motorcycle on a road through the forest near Glenluce (40km north west of Woodend).
Sadly, despite the efforts of his friends and emergency services Bernie died at the accident scene.
Over the last 17 years, I reckon I have clocked more than 100,000km on rides with Bernie,
spent countless nights at dingy country pubs solving the problems of the world,
and the whole time had a huge smile on my face.
All of Bernie’s roadside repairs came with a 30/30 guarantee – 30 seconds / 30 cm.
His trademark stout monkey (and shaggy sheep before that) was a constant companion.
We have organised flowers and condolences on behalf of his riding friends.
Our thoughts are with his wife and family.
I do not know what the formal process is, however his funeral may be delayed if an autopsy if required . Details of his funeral will be communicated in the coming days.
Please PM me if you would like further information.
On Saturday 12 July at approx. 12.30pm while on the Frosty Frolic ride, Bernie crashed his motorcycle on a road through the forest near Glenluce (40km north west of Woodend).
Sadly, despite the efforts of his friends and emergency services Bernie died at the accident scene.
Over the last 17 years, I reckon I have clocked more than 100,000km on rides with Bernie,
spent countless nights at dingy country pubs solving the problems of the world,
and the whole time had a huge smile on my face.
All of Bernie’s roadside repairs came with a 30/30 guarantee – 30 seconds / 30 cm.
His trademark stout monkey (and shaggy sheep before that) was a constant companion.
We have organised flowers and condolences on behalf of his riding friends.
Our thoughts are with his wife and family.
I do not know what the formal process is, however his funeral may be delayed if an autopsy if required . Details of his funeral will be communicated in the coming days.
Please PM me if you would like further information.
