RIP Davo Jones

[strokerjlk]

In Memory of
David "Davo" Jones
Queensland, Australia
1956 - 2009




While most here dont have any idea who davo is.
I thought I would post up as a remembrance of him.
I only knew Davo through Internet forums. the same as many here. One I have never met but feel as if we were friends somehow!
Davo shipped his bike here to compete in the 09 Iron butt rally.
This was a life long dream for him. Davo helped found Farriders a Aussie LD riding organisation much like the IBA. Davo has accomplished many riding feats to lengthy to go into here. Just as a example he rode a 50 cc upon arrival to the states (coast to coast in less than 50 hrs.) Then started his ride in the 09 IBA rally. Davo hit a deer 80 miles from completing the Rally and later passed away as a result of his injuries.
Davo was a very Jubal upbeat like able person always willing to help a fellow rider in any way he could. I had conversed with him via the Internet numerous times mostly about GPS tips and tricks. We also were waiting for IBA certificates at the same time...A time when the IBA was backed up on completing ride certificates. He always joked about this and never got discouraged over the wait.
There is some kind of controversy over whether he was wearing his helmet at the time of his accident. This is very hard for me to understand because he was a ATGATT guy. His helmet was reported to be strapped to his bike. I can only speculate but I think maybe he was using two helmets during the rally. Seeing he was only 80 miles from the finish, and not wearing a helmet is grounds for disqualification I cant see any way he wouldn't be wearing one. I was waiting for a definite conclusion on this before posting. But maybe we will never know.
Many have said he died doing what he loved. I just have a hard time swallowing this thought as I sit and contemplate his passing.

some of Davo's quotes

...it's just a road


we are all destined to die, some choose to live while alive" :: davo ::
Iron Butt Association # 22575


A link to one of his web pages
http://www.davojones.com/


SO LONG DAVO RIP
If there are bikes in heaven I know you have one set up for LD riding already!

[tazdevl20062008]

strokerjlk, that was an awesome tribute to someone you've never met....

[strokerjlk]

Originally Posted by tazdevl20062008

strokerjlk, that was an awesome tribute to someone you've never met....

I was going to ride to spartanburg SC. to meet him. But changed my mind at the last minute. Was also going to ride to st Charles IL. for the 1st check point, for the same reason. But changed my mind at the last minute again.
Sucks
my loss for sure

[Mr Cujo]

Stroker,

You have performed as an honorable man, worthy of great respect, to remember someone you have never even met in such a way.
Well done Sir.

My condolences to your friend and his family in this time of loss. I will lift them up in prayer today and you as well.

It would be my hope that someday you and have a chance to meet so that I can shake your hand and perhaps call you friend.

Regards,

Cujo

[strokerjlk]

Originally Posted by Mr Cujo

Stroker,

You have performed as an honorable man, worthy of great respect, to remember someone you have never even met in such a way.
Well done Sir.

My condolences to your friend and his family in this time of loss. I will lift them up in prayer today and you as well.

It would be my hope that someday you and have a chance to meet so that I can shake your hand and perhaps call you friend.

Regards,

Cujo

CUJO
Thank you Sir
we will have to make this happen ....as I have often thought the same of you!

[Steelhorse]

Condolences, RIP Davo.....

[strokerjlk]

I was thinking about one of Davos sayings and went back to find out what he had to say about it
good stuff so I thought I would post.


It;s just a road







My name is David "Davo" Jones and I came into this world in 1956, raised just south of Wollongong. I am who I am because the road is not always what we expect. As the road turns be prepared. Traveling down that road is what we were put here for, what turns we make along the road are up to us as individuals. Opportunities are always there, some are just either too blind to see or too scared to open that door. Grab that handle and rip it open, you will be the better for it. The more you fall the better you get at staying errect.

You are writing your own life story right now, is it what you imagined as a child, have you done what you wanted. Will you be happy one day when you read back on your life. Was it a good life. This is not a rehearsal, you have only one chance.

My final word is, it's your dream, don't let anyone take it from you but most of all don't lose sight of it yourself.
See you on the road one day, after all ..... it's just a road.