| Author | Message | ||
     Daves |
I just got off the phone with Johnny D at Hoban's. Erik, his right hand man and ace tech, was killed in a bike accident that happened Friday night, Erik passed Saturday morning. Johnny told me that he had worked at Hoban's since he was 15 years old and was only 23. I met and spent some time with Erik last June when we were there for the race weekend at Road America. Erik helped me put the Force pipe on my bike. We took Johnny and Erik out for steaks that night. I just talked to him a couple weeks ago, he was all pumped about the numbers he was getting out of his modded 883R. Erik was a good guy. Knowing how Hoban's operate, I'm sure that Erik was more like Johnny's little brother than an employee. Everyone please say a prayer for Erik,his family,friends and for Hoban's. 23 is too young. Godspeed Erik. -------------------- Ride to the edge! Dave HD/Buell Cycle Center Buell sales Mgr Battlemaster wannabe racer go fast gear sales HD sales Buell junkie BRAG club director Still pretty fast for a 40 year old no wonder I'm so busy 1-800-342-7539 ext 14 dave@iowaharley.com rdcapt@hotmail.com www.iowaharley.com | ||
| Dynarider |
Sorry to hear that, met him myself last year when I was up there talking with john. He was a good kid & will be missed. | ||
| Rocketman |
23 is too young. Sad news. Rocket | ||
| S320002 |
I'm sorry to hear that Dave. Is it my age or are there too many good people dying lately? Greg :-( | ||
| Spiderman |
Sorry to hear, God's speed Erik | ||
| Joplin |
Oh man,,,,23 Our prayers go out to his family and friends. If there is any solace to be had, it may be in that he was doing what made him happy... jm | ||
| Timbo |
I am truly saddened to hear this. My prayers go out to all of the Hoban "family". Timbo | ||
| Crazyhorse |
I'm sorry to here of his passing. God's speed Erik. Wayne | ||
| Newfie_buell |
23 much too young to be taken. God Bless | ||
| Blake |
Dave, Did young Erik have a wife or kids? Also, can you fill in the details of the accident. Knowing what happened might save one of us from a similar fate and give young Erik's untimely death some meaning. Please pass all our condolences to the folks at Hoban Brothers. | ||
| Daves |
I did not know Erik that well. But like many of you on this board, that some I have never met at all I still consider friends.. As far as I know he was single. 17 year old ran a stop sign and Erik hit the side of the vehicle. It appears the 17 year old had been drinking but i do not know that as fact. I could tell that Johnny was taking this very hard so I didn't press for details. Hope you all can understand. Thanks for all the kind words and thoughts. Ride to the edge! Dave | ||
| Cjmblast |
I hate to hear about Erik, 23 is much too young !! God bless his family and friends and those that know him !! CJM | ||
| Hobanbrothers |
I do not have allot of time as I would figure you all know, we have a race this weekend and there are many things to do and taking care of Erik and his family took presedence. First I want to thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers. Erik was truely one of a kind. He started with us at the age of 15. His mother used to drop him off after school and he was never afraid to tear into anything! He was family to all of us here, I felt like a brother, a father and a friend to Erik. It sure was a tough morning, I just did not want to leave him there all alone, but I know he is in heaven as Jesus was in his heart and anyone who met him could see that as he was always kind to everyone. He truely went out a champion as he was an intriquet part of Hoban Brothers and will be missed by many. Godspeed Erik M Pfeifer 1979-2003 | ||
| Daves |
Hang in there Johnny We'll see you this weekend. Dave HD/Buell Cycle Center Waterloo Ia dave@iowaharley.com |
