No one asked where he was off to Sometimes you can't see infront of you and maybe he wouldn't have even said :-(
I know Viv, I feel the same about his counting down the days on Facebook. I stupidly thought it was maybe something like his divorce coming through as I knew he wasn't with his wife. A few people asked but he didn't answer the questions directly. I wish I'd pushed him for an answer but hindsight is a wonderful thing :-(
No no I'm crying I was going to email him today as he cheered me up so much if I had known I'd have driven to see him ffs no
They wanted bloody thousands to get him in on parent visa.. £15 grand plus !!!! Then it was a 2 year wait !!!! I think he just wanted to go and that was the final kick in the teeth . I'd just mentioned some bits as my ex BF had dropped a bike to me . He has emigrated to Oz himself . Had to work save and got in on a degree he took on a whim. Nothing Iffy just Oz talk ... My ex decided he wanted to go to Oz ... And off he went . He is very happy there.. I was hoping Darren would be able to get there too.
Never met him but just wanted to say for anyone who knows him and may read ths site its terrible news and my thoughts are with you at such an awful time x
There is no use in trying to figure out what anyone could have done. Darren was obviously an intelligent and sociable being. He was surrounded by Michelle and close, open, available and welcoming friends like Steve. As viv says, he probably wouldn't have said anything. That is because he did not want to. However hard the outcome of his choice is on a lot of people, respecting this choice is what he deserves.
For those of you that are feeling down, especially at this time of the year, take a long look at this thread. If Darren had realised how much people cared, and how ready they are to help, then perhaps he wouldn't have felt the need to take such drastic action. For the love of god talk to someone, and if you feel you can't talk to friends or family then pick up the phone and ring the samaritans.
Could I just say When you are on your own at Christmas it doesn't matter how many invites you have to go to lunch You feel that your intruding on people's family time The one thing you could do is call on them to spend time with them That's easier to accept
Just to share: whitout knowing the main subject beforehand, i fell on a movie last night : "Oslo, 31st of august". It handles the subject of what Darren must have gone through in some way or form. On top of that it's utterly well made, bereft of all things artificial.
l have just finished speaking with Darrens family they want as many motorcycles to attend Darrens funeral as possibble and have a courtage following him on his journey l dont know times or dates yet but it will be in west wiltshire l have floor space if people need to overnight will post more details as they become finalised l am sure the forum will do Darren proud The family have asked me to ride Thunderbus behind him an honour to do so but rather emotional about it Steve B
I will most defiantly be in attendance on the bike regardless of weather. Even if it means I bring it down in the van. Thanks for keeping us all posted Steve through this sad and difficult time.
