Ace (1955-2012)

I haven't really felt like bloggin' much since I heard Ace was in a bad auto accident and wasn't doing too good.  His 1980 Corvette was hit from behind at a high rate of speed and knocked into a field where it burst into flames.  He was pulled from the burning vehicle through the windshield, but not before he was severely burned himself - and breathed in fumes from melting fiberglass.  Ace was in bad shape, but I did hear he walked a bit from the wreckage.  He was laid up in the hospital for a couple days while his organs failed and he went downhill.  They pulled the plug - and just like that - Ace is now riding in a pack of good memories.

You see, Ace was this domineering figure.  A solid, muscle kind of a man that makes a good core for a biker.  A Harley rider (FXR).  A family guy.  A worker.  A wrench.  Ace could build a motorcycle and ride it fast.  This guy was always a bit silent, maybe even a little shy, until you got him started.  He had more stories on life, riding . . . all kinds of crazy stuff he saw and did.  He'd do anything to help you. - and was the first one to lend a hand when needed.  I hung with him for a few hours on Sturgis Main Street one year, just me and Ace.  Watchin' bikes, laughin' at people.  It was huge for me to hang with Ace.  I took the above photo in front of Gunner's Lounge as he left for the night.  A moment I'll never forget.

For someone not versed in public speaking, I heard him give one of the most touching eulogies at Critter's funeral just two years ago.  Now Critter and Ace are riding side-by-side on the eternal highway in heaven.  Long live the memory of ACE (Lynn Maynard Weedman).  He even had a cool legal name I thought . . .
All his friends and family will really miss him.