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Pardon my rambling, but I wanted to share a tribute to someone close. I recieved a call today from my stepfather and friend telling me goodbye while he still could. It's not often we are able to prepare for the passing of a family member or friend, "Rainman" as he was known when riding, knows his time is coming to and end, he will likely be entering hospice soon. Rainman was personally responsible for me getting my first Wing, a GL1000, his only request when he gave me the keys was that if the time ever came, I either return it to him or trade up to another Wing. That GL1000 became a GL1200, and then a new '96 GL1500. We traveled many many miles together, he ultimately had to give up riding 5 or so years ago, his health had deteriorated to the point he was unable to ride. Even then, still knowing the allure of the Wing, he was instrumental when I bought my 2000SE 3 years ago, standing there with the desire to ride when I drove it away from the dealer in the back of my truck. Currently we live 300mi apart, but hardly a conversation goes by that he doesn't inquire about the Wing. Perhaps you ran across him in travels, most likely not, but I hope you might keep a fellow winger in your thoughts and prayers. Thanks for listening.
Thanks for everything KarlE
Karl E Sigley "Rainman"
GWRRA IL T "The Pink Shirt Gang"
92 GL1500 Aspy
Escapade trailer
Tulsa shield
Saddleman seat
Triple turndowns (you could hear him before you saw him)
Pinstriping by Scarecrow
That bike is still out there somewhere!
Thanks for everything KarlE
Karl E Sigley "Rainman"
GWRRA IL T "The Pink Shirt Gang"
92 GL1500 Aspy
Escapade trailer
Tulsa shield
Saddleman seat
Triple turndowns (you could hear him before you saw him)
Pinstriping by Scarecrow
That bike is still out there somewhere!