FasDuc Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 We said goodbye to Bill in style last night, after going to the scene and washing his blood off the street with Amstel(his beer of choice) we proceeded to take some of his bike parts we found on the roadside and hit the town. We got a little crazy, were kicked out of the same bar twice, talked about Ducatis' and reminisced about good rides and great friends................just like he would have wanted.Bill was a veteran of both gulf wars and the Panama conflict. His funeral is Wednesday with full military honors.This picture was taken last summer after he returned from Iraq, Bill is on the far right. He gave rob (the guy in the middle holding the AR) one of his dog tags as he was getting ready to be deployed to Iraq himself and is over there now.PLEASE ride safe everyone, lets have a safe Memorial holiday remembering those who gave their lives for this country..........both on the battlefield and off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 how would we do the ride for him? does his family mind if we ride in the funeral precession?yota any word on this yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4iBunny Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 My heart goes out to his family and friends...RIP Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Yota is in Sandusky right now. He'll be back tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 REporting from SAndusky... Here is a follow up Channel 6 did. They went to the crash scene and got video of the banner we displayed. Even did a close up on a few signatures. VERY COOL. I encourage everyone to watch... http://www.wsyx6.com/shared/newsroom/top_stories/wsyx_vid_604.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 how would we do the ride for him? does his family mind if we ride in the funeral precession?yota any word on this yet?Not sure if we are able to ride to the funeral yet or not... I hope the family doesnt mind because that is what Bill would of wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbret Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Not sure if we are able to ride to the funeral yet or not... I hope the family doesnt mind because that is what Bill would of wanted.Keep us updated (i'm sure you would anyway) as i'm sure there would be a very big turn out for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxr750girl Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 I hope we can all take part...Yota the banner is awesome! Thoughts and prayers truly go out to everyone he knew and his family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420gsxr1000 Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 thoughts and prayers to the family and wife!!!! Nothing in thier lives will be the same now!!!!!....and those turning this thread into a discussion about the minivan driver being a murderer and the following "comebacks" should just leave it alone and NOT TURN THIS RIP THREAD TO A REGULAR DISCUSSION.....what if the family is reading this???? Just post condolances and keep the opinions to another thread or something....jeeeeesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomin40 Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 MY thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. I never met him but it always hurts to hear about one of our fellow riders being killed because of another person's mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC51 John Posted May 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 WhoDey and I stopped by the intersection to pay our respects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleCock Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 WhoDey and I stopped by the intersection to pay our respects.ys. it looked good, props to the ducati gang for the sign and tribute. the ameriican flags were a nice touch too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbret Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Not sure if we are able to ride to the funeral yet or not... I hope the family doesnt mind because that is what Bill would of wanted.Any news yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Columbus Dispatch ObituaryCULPSSG William J Culp II of Pickerington, died as result of a traffic accident on Friday, May 23, 2008. Actively serving in the United States Army, graduated of Esperanza High School in 1986, attended Ohio Dominican College, attended Trinity Family Life Center, and was a member of Desmohio Motorcycle Club. Bill is survived by his wife, Esther Chen Culp; mother and step father, Melissa and Jerry Stiles of Pickerington; father, Bill Culp of Marion; brothers, David Culp of Columbus and Jeremy (Katie) Culp of Pickerington; sister, Elizabeth (Jason) Rock of Canal Winchester; grandmother, Rosemary Culp; father and mother-in-law, Stephen and Grace Chen; uncles and aunts, Tom (Alice) Snider, Jim (Kay) Snider, Neil (Katrina) Culp, and Don (Barbara) Culp; sister-in-law, Sara (Shuan) Li; brother-in-law, Andrew (Christine) Chen; nieces, Deborah, Emily, Nikki, Heidi, and Lillie; nephews, Gabe and Jacob; many other family members and friends, Bill's buddies Marty, Zoe, Clyde, and Libby his pets. He was preceded in death by grandparents Richard and Betty Culp and Betty and Robert Snider. Friends may visit 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 550 Hill Road North, Pickerington. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Trinity Family Life Center, 6389 Blacklick-Eastern Road NW, Pickerington, OH 43147 with Paster Scott Kelso officiating. Interment Violet Cemetery. Friends who wish may contribute to Best Friends Pet Rescue or St Jude's Children Hospital. Condolences can be sent to the family at http://www.spencefuneralhome.com"To my beloved husband, who is in a better place. I will see you again, in Heaven... Your forever loving wife."We are allowed to ride to the funeral. If people wanted to meet up somewhere and ride there, that would be fine. His wife knew that is what bill would of wanted. I am meeting with the desmo guys prior to the funeral and we are going to ride together. Anyone that wants to come to the funeral is more than welcome on 2 or 4 wheels. Thanks for everyone's support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 WOW, thats a shame. Gender is one of the worst roads in franklin county. I avoid it in my cage, not to mention the bike. The east side is getting more and more dangerous to ride as it becomes more crowded.RIP Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 does anyone near campus plan on going? we could meet up around here and then meet the rest of the gang at the final meeting place and go from there.yota- is it a ride in the funeral precession ride or is it a show up at the funeral ride?also i dont have a nice selection of clothes but i will dress as nice as i can with the clothes i have (all i got is blue jeans and a nice button down is that ok?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbret Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 We are allowed to ride to the funeral. If people wanted to meet up somewhere and ride there, that would be fine. His wife knew that is what bill would of wanted. I am meeting with the desmo guys prior to the funeral and we are going to ride together. Anyone that wants to come to the funeral is more than welcome on 2 or 4 wheels. Thanks for everyone's support!Does anyone plan on riding there in the morning & where are you meeting?I dont know that area at all. The weather looks like it should be dry, 10% chance of rain and a temp of 52+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 yota- is it a ride in the funeral precession ride or is it a show up at the funeral ride?also i dont have a nice selection of clothes but i will dress as nice as i can with the clothes i have (all i got is blue jeans and a nice button down is that ok?)I know the desmohio members are riding in the procession. Depending on how many people show up, im sure OR can join. As far as the clothes go man, I wouldnt worry about it, clothes are clothes, being there is more important than anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 i would like to ride in the precession so what time and were do we show up?im assuming its leaving from the funeral home so is it correct to assume to meet there...at what time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 We are meeting at the funeral home. Funeral starts at 10, we will be there early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 We'll be there. Its right around the corner from our house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxr750girl Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Be there too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-flores Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 I am guessing the funeral is tommorow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 I am guessing the funeral is tommorow?Yea, read the top of your page... the red writing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-flores Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 yeah I just saw that one, I wish it was Thursday I would be able to make it but I cant skip out on work tommorow. My condolences are sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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