2012_07_12 RIP Ontario Rider on Cabot Trail

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Another deer strike, this one with terrible consequences.

http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/114029-ontario-man-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-on-cabot-trail

Ontario man killed in motorcycle crash on Cabot Trail
July 5, 2012 - 2:39pm By THE CHRONICLE HERALD

A 47-year-old Ontario man died Thursday morning after hitting a deer while riding a motorcycle on the Cabot Trail.

RCMP in Ingonish Beach are investigating the collision, they said in a release.

At about 9:45 Thursday morning, local RCMP received a 911 call about the collision, which happened near Buchanan Memorial Hospital, they said.

“A group of five motorcycles were travelling north on the Cabot Trail when a deer came out of the ditch and collided with one of the motorcycles,” said the release.

“The rider was knocked off the bike and struck the guardrail on the shoulder of the road.”

He was pronounced dead at the scene. The RCMP are not releasing his name until they’ve notified his next of kin.
 
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I am in Vermont, just returning from two loops of the Cabot Trail. When you enter the park, they have signs up to watch out for moose and bear. I had a moose run across the highway 60 ft in front of me on one run, just as I was accelerating onto the highway after taking a photo at one of the beaches. Had I been at full speed, I may have hit him. The bikes startle them and they run in the direction they are facing.

RIP rider and condolences to his family and riding buddies.
 
RIP rider. I was at the Cabot Trail about a week and a half ago. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
 
David Morrison (AKA: DR.Cool) was and will continue to be a role model for humanity. His heart was even bigger than his giant stature and his gracious personallity touched many.


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MORRISON, David John –
Suddenly, as result of a motorcycle accident, while riding the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia with his friends, on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at the age of 47. Beloved husband and best friend of Margaret Vida-Morrison for 24 years. Loving and devoted father of Chynna and Shane. Much loved son of Joanne Morrison and the late John Morrison. Dear brother of Jennifer Monahan and her husband Mike, Christine Morrison, Katrina Morrison and brother-in-law of Joan Craftchick and her husband John. Cherished uncle to his niece Tiffany (Matt) and nephews Adloy and Sutherland. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends, and co-workers. David was a motorcycle enthusiast and took many bike trips across Canada and The States. He was VP of the Service Division with Branair Design Build Inc. Visitation at SMITH’S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line, (one stoplight north of the QEW), BURLINGTON, 905-632-3333 on Wednesday July 11, 2012 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. where a Funeral Prayer Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday July 12, 2012 at 1pm. Reception to follow. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to a Trust Fund for Chynna and Shane would be sincerely appreciated by the family.

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It is encouraged by dr cools family for anyone to ride to the wake and funeral if they choose to. With that comes the understanding that it is also expected that we will all be dressed in our regular motorcycle gear as if it were a regular Tuesday night....
 
Uber-Moto, please accept my condolences on the loss of your friend Dave.

UBER-MOTO said:
David Morrison (AKA: DR.Cool) was and will continue to be a role model for humanity. His heart was even bigger than his giant stature and his gracious personallity touched many.


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MORRISON, David John –
Suddenly, as result of a motorcycle accident, while riding the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia with his friends, on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at the age of 47. Beloved husband and best friend of Margaret Vida-Morrison for 24 years. Loving and devoted father of Chynna and Shane. Much loved son of Joanne Morrison and the late John Morrison. Dear brother of Jennifer Monahan and her husband Mike, Christine Morrison, Katrina Morrison and brother-in-law of Joan Craftchick and her husband John. Cherished uncle to his niece Tiffany (Matt) and nephews Adloy and Sutherland. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends, and co-workers. David was a motorcycle enthusiast and took many bike trips across Canada and The States. He was VP of the Service Division with Branair Design Build Inc. Visitation at SMITH’S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line, (one stoplight north of the QEW), BURLINGTON, 905-632-3333 on Wednesday July 11, 2012 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. where a Funeral Prayer Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday July 12, 2012 at 1pm. Reception to follow. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to a Trust Fund for Chynna and Shane would be sincerely appreciated by the family.

---UPDATE-----

It is encouraged by dr cools family for anyone to ride to the wake and funeral if they choose to. With that comes the understanding that it is also expected that we will all be dressed in our regular motorcycle gear as if it were a regular Tuesday night....
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