Jeremy Reed (Montreux Blue) RIP

[webbcraft2150]

"I am sorry" seems so trite when things like this happen, but I truley am and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family. While it is often members on this site never meet face to face, there seems to be a family bond that exceeds the boundaries of the internet and everyone becomes part of a family very quickly and the loss of one of the those members ripples thru the community with shock and sadness.
It is things like this, and my own personal experiences this weekend, that makes the need for all of us not to become complacient when we saddle up.
With the freedom and pleasure we all get from swinging a leg over our iron mounts, we cannot forget the inherent risks associated and ride accordingly.
I, for one, can assure you, I will truly more vigiliant on my seemingly mundane ride to work.

Vio Condios Jeremy. It was way too soon for you.

[foreda]

Jeremy

Never got to meet him but we talked about getting together many times!.. Condolences.. and speechless.

[XJOK2PLAY]

Jeremy Reed...aka Montreux_Blue

I have had the honor and great fortune to have known, and rode with Jeremy Reed. He was a good buddy, and all I can say is I'm devastated with the news of this tragedy, and the sudden loss of my friend.

There's a king-sized hole in the riding group now where the little guy once was. He will be missed... that's for certain.

He & I split a room back in the fall on our Eureka Springs ride, and as always, he was hilarious. He always made us laugh. I never imagined it would be our last ride together.

I'll always remember him riding through a huge waterhole in the road that day on the Eureka ride, and the rooster tail that soaked his jacket! We gave him a hard time for that one for a while... especially since he didn't realize the skunk streaked mark it had left on his jacket...

He rode all the way from Dallas to Eureka & back, alone... to make that ride.

He was always ready to help out... no matter who.
He was a very skilled rider, and always wore the gear...
Guess sometimes it just doesn't matter.

RIP, Jeremy...
I'll miss ya.
Bob

[skipt]

That just takes the wind out of your sails.
Prayers for the Reed family.

[latexeses]

What can a person say when something kicks a hole in your life.

His family has the biggest wound to heal.

Those of you who knew and rode with Jeremy have wounds to heal as well.

We pray that God heals those wounds quicky. May God be with his family.

Terrible loss.

Rodger & Debbie Allen

[b.walker5]

Found this on the 'other side'. Seemed appropriate

His Journey Goes On..

Its all about the journey
Its the part that counts
Even when he gets there
He may just turn around.

He rides like an eagle, flying
All along the stars
It's all about the journey
Safe now from any harm.

Too soon he left to travel
Beyond where we can see
But its all about the journey
Forever riding free.

[jetmechmarty]

I don't really have any words. Sad news indeed.

Condolences to his family and friends.

[XSive Okie]

Didn't know him personaly, but he has given me advice on here before. My condolences to his family, wife and kids. Godspeed, Jeremy.

[DGXSER]

Wow, that is incredibly sad and sorrowful news. MY sincere prayers and condolences to his family and all of his friends. Never met the young man, but he was here before me, and sad to think of this.

[TADracer]

Very sad news indeed. I did not know him but his screen name was very well known throughout this site. I am sure he will be missed and my prayers for comfort go out to his family.

[Toolmaker Tim]

I always enjoyed reading his posts. Very sad. My prayers for his family and friends. Words fail me.

[Winterhawk]

Sorry to hear this. Did he get hit on the Limi Accent bike? Or was it an automobile accident?

[cywelchjr]

All I'm aware of that is known is that it was a motorcycle accident. I don't even care what bike it was on, it's not important, what's important is that many of us have lost a friend, even if only via the forums, but some lost more as they knew him personally.

[81xsproject]

All I'm aware of that is known is that it was a motorcycle accident. I don't even care what bike it was on, it's not important, what's important is that many of us have lost a friend, even if only via the forums, but some lost more as they knew him personally.

I think a point is missed here. This question was brought up indirectly on the dot-org site as well. Knowing that Jeremy owned the Bob Jones 'Limie' bike should bring up this question. Yes, the immediate concern for all goes out to Jeremy and the loss his family and friends are facing. But, to wonder which bike he was on is natural and okay, too. He was possibly riding a on-of-a-kind piece of art motorcycle built by a highly regarded builder/artist and lover of XS11's who has also passed on. I too wondered this. While I am VERY sad to hear of this news, there are probably many people who new more about the many creations of Bob Jones than they did of Jeremy. My thought go out to his family. He was young (close to the same age as me) and he will be missed. Like someone else mentioned wisely, he will always cross my mind when I hit the starter switch on any motorcycle. And, I also hope that it wasn't his 'Limie Accident' bike that he was on. Again, best wishes out to his family.

[cywelchjr]

Ok, I take your point. As I'm sure you know from the other site at this point, is that it's believed that he was NOT on Limey Accent.

I understand the concern from that standpoint, I mean it would have been worse to lose not only a fellow rider who was mostly liked by all, but also to lose an irreplaceable custom bike as well.