Nor have I, nor will I ever.
He will remain, as long as I do.

 

@swt_poet - I thank your husband for his service and pray he is watching over his family closely from above. Stay strong. - hoppa

Corrected by Shadow

 

My friend TIM has been gone a year today.

To all his family, especially Christie, Ryan and Morgan - you are in my thoughts always and especially at this sad time.

Tim was an example of the finest that humanity can give to the world, caring, thoughtful, generous and kind. He was a devoted father and husband. A great sense of humour, too.

He was a warrior in the best traditions of his beloved US Marine Corp, and saved many a comrade at great risk to himself - always without fanfare -

His advice here on this Forum was always given generously, and with dilligence, be it about bikes, personal issues or weapons - and he was an expert in that field.

I know he is with us today, and his legacy will live on - I for one will ensure that it does, until I see him again - for I will, this is certain.

Sleep well, Gunny, friend, and kindred spirit
SEMPER FIDELIS
We miss you.

Trooper

 

I know there are a lot of new faces around here but I wanted to give you guys an update and thank you for all of your support to those of you that have been here for a long time. Well it has been a year since Tim has been gone. A lot of things have not changed and some have. Both boys are growing fast. Ryan looks more like his daddy every day and Morgan is walking. I have not done anything with Tim's belongings. The gun room looks the same, motorcycles are parked in the garage, clothing still hanging in his closet. Even his parachute is packed sitting in the basement waiting for a Saturday morning jump. I was use to him being gone this long or longer. It really doesn't seem that strange, him not being here. I'm not in denial. It is just difficult to decide who gets what and what to keep and what to throw away. I have made up my mind to start making these decisions. As for his good name, it his been cleared of any wrong doing that night, and as for where they were going or what they were doing, that question has never been answered, and probably never will be. I'm sure it was very important, whatever it was. As for myself, I'm keeping busy with work and taking care of the boys, with the help of my wonderful family and friends. Not only did I lose my husband and the father of my children, but I lost my best friend too. Tim brought out the best in me, loved and accepted me just for being me. I'm not putting him on a pedestal because he had his faults, but he was a very good man. I know there are those of you that thought he was a hothead at times but really if you were being ugly that's what you got back. Nothing could be farther from the truth. He was passionate about the truth and doing the right thing and wasn't afraid of confrontation with anyone if either of those were in question,but if you knew him, you knew that he was a generous person who cared about everyone, even those he didn't know. I know there are those of you he argued with,but he would never stop anyone from voicing their opinion. He would never brag as to what he could or could not do, but he was very proud of his accomplishments but never failed to say he was nothing extraordinary. He always had time for the little things in our lives and anyone who needed his help got it no questions asked. There are probably those of you who remember him opening up our home to those in the military who may have been stranded on the holidays because of flight delays or something of that nature. It made no difference what branch they were serving in because he cared about everybody who served. If he was wrong about something he would be the first person to admit it. If you had an apology coming, you got it. I guess in a lot of ways I am like him. He always told me and everyone close to us the right thing in life is usually the hardest thing to do, and requires a lot of internal strength. There is no problem that can't be solved if you're willing to compromise, but never compromise your own beliefs. This was always the hardest one for me to understand until I really thought long and hard about it. Okay, this is starting to look like one of his old long drawn out posts so I am going to stop, but want to thank each and every one of you for helping keep his memory alive. For all you guys who over the last year, have kept in contact with me I'd like to say an extra special thank you. I'm not going to start calling names, just in case I leave somebody out and I really wouldn't want to do that. Thank you so very much and by the way, we made arrangements to pay for his premium account, so all of his videos are available to anyone who wishes to view them for at least the next 24 months

 

For some reason, I got to thinking about ol' HC today. As I once said he helped me through some tough times at one point, and he didn't even know me. Today I was thinking about how much work was not going my way. Then I remembered Tim said "I am just happy because I am alive"..He helped me more than he knew, and I am disappointed and saddened I will never get to tell him. RIP HC.

 

I know I'm new to this forum and I never met HARDCORP. but as a Marine it makes my heart break to see another of my brothers leave this world. To his family my deepest condolences, i can not imagine the feeling of loss and the responsibility of caring, and the life of a single mother.

oorah, devil dog, rest in peace.
semper fidelis.

 

Damn, very sad... R.I.P.

 

I'm too new to have ever known HARDCORP but just from reading through this, my deepest condolences go out to his family and closest of friends.

It seems that he was the true definition of an American Hero.

 

It's been two years since Tim was taken from his family and friends.
It has been said that time heals all things - in this case I think the feeling of loss of a fine man will be with us all for much longer.
To Christie, Ryan and Morgan - we will never forget Tim - he was a pillar of our community and his presence here will always be felt by those of us who knew him.
The code he lived by will always be an example of what a man should be.

WHEN HONOUR FAILS

My winter comes, and autumn fades
To dark cold nights and stormy days
I stand alone and face the night
With memories of honour, bright.

How times have changed from years gone by
As I grow old, and see the lie
Which I have held as Gospel true
For men will serve themselves, not you.

They say that man is honour bound
But little substance I have found
To validate this simple truth
Which I have cherished from my youth.

In times of stress the cracks appear
And men will lie and cheat, from fear
Of losing that which keeps them strong
And honour fails, and all is gone.

So be prepared to see the lie
Be cynical of all who try
To give you what you do not need
In order to themselves succeed.

Be careful of the hearty word
And keep in mind the silent sword
Which some will sink into your breast
To further their own usefulness.

Deceit and greed, the lust for fame
They all are strangers to the game
Which I was taught from childhood's knee
Is played with truth and honesty.

So now I wait for Eventide
And know that soon I cannot hide
Must face the Maker and atone
From all the evil I have done

But pause awhile, and think of me
When you're alone- In reverie
Consider what became of one
Who held his place with honour, gone…...


With my respect and continuing grief.
Semper fidelis, we miss you Gunny.

Pete
Friend of Tim, Christie, Ryan and Morgan.