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Fellow rider lost

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by baz666, Jul 17, 2009.

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  1. baz666

    baz666 Member

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    You may have heard about this already. If you haven't, I must sadly inform you that Tom Stagno, a member of the XJ Owners list and someone who frequented this forum, was killed on July 5th when a car driver illegally pulled out from a stop sign right into Tom's path. Tom collided with the right front of the car and died instantly. According to witnesses, Tom wasn't speeding and was wearing his gear.
    Maybe you knew Tom only online or not at all. I met him a few times at XJ Carb Clinics and he made a big impression. A fun loving, sweet and warm-hearted guy willing to help anyone, with a great sense of humor. And a devoted XJ man. He leaves behind a wife and two young children, along with a large circle of friends and associates. Tom will be mourned by many.
    Sorry I didn't post this earlier but Tom's wife didn't know his password to contact any fellow riders and didn't get his cell phone back from police until a few days ago.

    The driver was charged with a minor offense and fined $128. Outrageous, I know. However, police say "further charges are pending."
    Let's help make sure those "further charges" included Dangerous Driving Causing Death - which brings up to 14 years in prison - instead of the far less serious Careless Driving Causing Death - which brings a maximum 6 month in jail but is rarely applied. Dangerous Driving Causing Death is the province of Ontario equivalent to Vehicular Manslaughter. You can help by contacting the Crown Prosecutor for Essex-Windsor County here in the province of Ontario in Canada. Please help bring a little bit of justice for Tom.

    To contact the Crown Prosecutor:

    Natalino Bernardon - Crown Attorney
    Ontario Attorney General's Office for Essex-Windsor
    200 Chatham Street East, Fifth Floor N9A 2W3
    Windsor, Ontario
    519-253-1104
    natalino.bernardon at ontario.ca

    Please email, phone, write, whatever it takes to help make sure justice is done.

    You can see the article on the accident at the link below. I have to warn you, Tom's XJ is visible laying in the road. I found it a pretty tough image to handle.
    http://www.windsorstar.com/news/Driver+ ... story.html

    So we have to help make sure that the "further charges" are severe as possible - Dangerous Driving Causing Death. Please contact the Crown Attorney shown above to make sure he understands that until dangerous drivers face the most dire consequences possible for their actions, they won't take their offenses seriously.
    thx,
    baz
     
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  2. Labradorian_XJ550

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    baz...

    Thanks for bringing this to our attention, my condolences go out to his family in this time of hardship.

    Here in Ottawa there also have been questionable accidents involving cage drivers..... I myself have had 3 close calls due to people cutting me off or trying to over take my lane. one of my co-workers who is a labourer/carpenter always wears his steel toe boots back and forth to work and is ready to kick what ever comes in close contact to him.

    You are right about our laws here they are a joke at best..... i have read too many times about stories like these and i am sick and tired of people not getting what they deserve..... I will definetly be writing into the crown prosecutor, and will be forwarding this story onto all MC drivers i know...

    Again my prayers and wishes are with Tom's family....


    Is there a section here about fallen members, i have seen a similiar idea on another website once?

    G
     
    Labradorian_XJ550, Jul 17, 2009
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  3. bill

    bill Active Member

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    I'll add my condolences too. Very sad and then adding insult a $128 fine.
     
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    MN-Maxims St. Paul Minnesota

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    The family should petition the court for the maximum possible by law.


    MN
     
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    Second that... $128... Really?

    My condolences go out to family and friends of Tom.
     
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    128 is a foolish price slapped on a mans life..... may he Rest in Piece...

    by the way, what was his screen name?

    was the bike an 85 or 86 750?

    and ya.. that bike laying on the ground is kinda horrific
     
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    RIP fallen friend
     
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    May god be with you Tom
     
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    my condolences to Toms family, I hope they throw the book at this guy an eye for an eye, a life for a life. RIP friend :cry:
    Shaun
     
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    Ride forever brother!
     
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    may his wife and kids be blest during this time of hardship and Tom , ride on with the rest of us!
     
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    may his wife and kids be blest during this time of hardship and Tom , ride on with the rest of us!
     
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    May GOD be with Toms family and friends during this vrey rough time in there lives and let them remember that he will ride with us for the rest of our days. RIP under The Lords hands Tom.
     
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    May God grant peace to Tom's wife & children. $128 is to cheap a price for a life. Sorry to lose a fellow rider.
     
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    Brutal. The driver needs to be held responsible. I'll be contacting the prosecutor.
     
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    Very sad. Condolances to his family and friends. My prayers are with them.

    Even though the drivers statement probably had the standard 4 words; "I didn't see him." Most likely it was; "I didn't look hard enough, (or at all)". And if he has a soul, this is something he will have to live with, criminal charges or not.
     
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    Very sad.

    My heartfelt wishes for his family.

    Rest In Peace
     
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    My thoughts and prayers to the family.
     
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    May your soul be at rest my friend.

    Please be careful guys and gals. It is awfully saddening to lose any of you. Unfortunately we, as bike riders, must do our looking plus that of the cage driver.
     
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