Harvey's on his ride!

Flint Street was lined with over 100 Harley Davidson motorcycles from the Lapeer and Shiawassee H.O.G. Chapters. Sparks Griffin Funeral Home was standing room only for our beloved Harvey Gauthier. Black leather vests proudly displaying the H.O.G. Chapter patch could be seen from every viewpoint.

As the service ended with eulogies by Past H.O.G President, Mike Plaza and President, Jim Bailey, the roar of "THUNDER FROM THE THUMB" began its echo throughout the downtown area. The pealing of the church bells could be heard between the pops of loud pipes as they rumbled for Harvey. Rolling on the throttle was our way of starting Harvey on his ride with the angels.

Harvey, we miss you!

Harvey J. Gauthier was killed Monday, September, 21 at approximately 16:30 hours while riding his Harley Davidson near Cincinnati, Ohio. He was riding with two other motorcycles, when he apparently struck a tow truck stopped in the left side emergency lane. According to investigators, the tow truck was partially in the high-speed lane of I-71/75 when it was struck.

Harvey was thrown from his motorcycle and struck by another vehicle. No one else was injured in the accident.

The long time member of the Harley Owners Group, Lapeer Chapter, was a fixture in the H.O.G. community. Always a smile, hugs or handshakes came from Harvey. His loss will be felt by this member of the H.O.G. community for a very long time.

Harvey, may you ride with God...we love you!!!

Wassup now, kitten killer?

Ty-Shawn Eric Bost is the accused tough thug that murdered Ruby in her Roseville home. He admitted killing the kitten because, "it was bothering me," police said. Wait until this thug gets out of jail, fathers a few children and the children "bother" him. Will he put them in the microwave oven?
The article in the Detroit News indicated that Bost did not know the family he "allegedly" (oh please) victimized, yet it's difficult to believe it was random. Perhaps my having been retired for a number of years makes me a bit rusty, but call it a gut feeling.
The police have not revealed how they linked Bost to the crime yet, but I'm thankful for the help the police received and that Bost is off the street. Hats off to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office for issuing warrants in this case.
It would be great if William "Cat"aldo, Chief of Homicide, Macomb County Prosecutor's Office could handle the case!

Sick Bastards

The Roseville home of the Ross family was burglarized and Ruby, their 6 month old kitten, was murdered. The theives ransacked the home and then placed the kitten in the washer and turned it on, leaving the kitten to drown. Apparenlty, the machine was still spinning when the mother and her 13 year old daughter returned home and the kitten was found.

Items stolen from the home included video "stuff", jewelry and small items easy to carry and conceal.

The fact that a 13 year old lives in the home might just direct your attention to persons of interest acquainted with the daughter. Not necessarily friends of hers, but certainly anyone who has been in the home previously, lives close by or attends the same school. The term "random" doesn't seem to fit, if what has been in the news is factual.

Let's hope these sick bastards (yes, there was more than one) are caught.

Anyone who is able to do such a thing to a helpless animal will eventually occupy a prison cell. It has been proven time after time that persons who end up in our prison system for violent crime, begin with attacks on the helpless amoung us...animals.

God Bless You little Ruby kitten.

I LOVE ERNIE

Ernie Harwell will always be the "voice" of the Detroit Tiiiiiiiiiigers! He is 91 years young, but now is battling an incurable cancerous tumor in the bile duct. Wow, I love this guy. He walks the walk and talks the talk of a true man of faith.

A couple years ago, Tom & I went to see Ernie at the Oakland County Complex, where he was speaking. He even autographed a picture for my mother. It read, "To Eva, With Love, Ernie". The picture is proudly displayed on the shelf in the dining room. I'm always careful when I refer to him as Mother's boyfriend...it makes her blush.

May God bless you , Ernie.

I'm working on a picture of Derrick Jeter. Although not a Tiger, he's Mother's favorite player.

Haunting Silence

Yes, I remember where I was on 9/11, just like recalling where I was when J.F.K. was assassinated. On 9/11, i was in my car on my way to the gym at Brandon High School to work out with my friends. Dick Purtan was on the radio and I thought when I turned in on, "Big Al" was in the midst of a skit. He said something about a plane crashing and I realized this was no joke.
The loss of life and the heroes born all in a few moments of time.

It was so hauntingly quiet on the farm, as no airplanes were flying and traffic was all but stopped. The horses even sensed the change in the air, it was very scary. We were just waiting to see what was next. The U.S.A. was vulnerable and a high price was paid that day. Never forget!

The Wedding

The date, September 5th is now an even more significant day in our family. Not just that it is MY birthday, but now it will also serve as the wedding anniversary date for the new Mr. and Mrs. Austin Lee. My husband's youngest daughter, Kara, was a stunning bride, as Austin was the handsome groom.
Can't wait to see the wedding pictures and video.
The kids are off to Hawaii for a honeymoon and some relaxing before returning to their home in California. May they enjoy many years of love, health and happiness.