My Dad was killed on a scooter yesterday 11-2-08

[Arjen Sundman]

Hi all. The headline says it all. While we were out riding yesterday, my Dad was out as well down in Santa Cruz CA. I am so terribly sad. We were very close.
This is the thread at Modernvespa that has been taking remembrances:

http://www.modernvespa.com/forum/topic37443

-Arjen

[Melody Anderson]

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I'm glad that you and he shared a passion in life - scooters. I hope you have many fond memories to help you through this time.

[Deborah Roxanne Wright]

It is very sad to hear when a loved one passes but in essence you both had the passion for the same thing and as you said the time before the crash was wonderful..... now he has gone up to the "Scooter in the Sky". Memories are something no one can take from anyone of us and it sounds like you have great times with your father to forever remember.

[Portland Rider]

May God comfort you and your family.

As you informed me yesterday, your dad died while doing something he loved. Prior to the crash, his last hour was a beautiful one. It is good that a father and son have a solid relationship such as that you had with your dad. I've observed how you and your own son have a close relationship too. You are a great dad to your son.

My friend, I wish that I was there with you last night in Santa Cruz to share that bottle of wine. When you get home to Portland, we'll go out and have that toast to your dad.

[Nicole Walters]

Arjen--deepest condolences to you and your family. May he ride forever in your heart.

Nicole

[Blake Morley]

Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time Arjen.

Blake

[JUANING]

Riding on Hwy 9 ... this is my home town and where I learned to ride.
My condolences and thoughts are with your family, with his traveling partners on that tragic day, and the many people he obviously touched in his lifetime.

Godspeed,

Juaning

[Mike Meacham]

Let me add my condolences on the loss or your father. Sounds like you and he had a wonderful relationship and your very fortunate for that. By all the notes posted at Modern Vespa, sounds like he was a terrific guy and loved by many.
Mike