Downtown Harley's Russ Tom dies
Jordon
knows the name Russ Tom. His dad Carman opened a bike
shop in the 50's that eventually turned into Downtown Harley
which Russ has been running for at least 12 years. Carman
sold me my first Harley and Russ gave me a great deal on my
second. DTH has had many custom bikes in most of the bike
rags. Russ sold the store last year to retire.
Russ died in a helicopter crash yesterday trying to land at
his Lake Tapps home.
While I can't call Russ a good friend, I have partied with him
on a number of occasions and I'd bet a few of you have met
him at least once.
This is the Seattle Times article.
http://tinyurl.com/ptuxb
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Jordon
BS2, KOTC3
sn...@tripod.net
<jor...@REMOVEsamiamnot.com> wrote:
>Anyone that rides a Harley in the Pacific Northwest probably
>knows the name Russ Tom. His dad Carman opened a bike
>shop in the 50's that eventually turned into Downtown Harley
>which Russ has been running for at least 12 years. Carman
>sold me my first Harley and Russ gave me a great deal on my
>second. DTH has had many custom bikes in most of the bike
>rags.
Yeah, Dave Katte n' Russ built most of those bikes. I first met
Carman back in th' early 70's, still have a bidness card from th'
original shop here somewhere. Russ was just a kid back then.
>Russ sold the store last year to retire.
Pretty much had it made, pity.
>Russ died in a helicopter crash yesterday trying to land at
>his Lake Tapps home.
>
>While I can't call Russ a good friend, I have partied with him
>on a number of occasions and I'd bet a few of you have met
>him at least once.
>
>This is the Seattle Times article.
>http://tinyurl.com/ptuxb
Heard that yesterday on th' news, still ain't sunk in. Some of th'
reports said his/their daughter watched it go down. Did I hear right
that his passenger (SO) was released from th' hospital already?
R.I.P Russ Tom <clink>.
Snarl
Dennis Peterson
> Anyone that rides a Harley in the Pacific Northwest probably
> knows the name Russ Tom. His dad Carman opened a bike
> shop in the 50's that eventually turned into Downtown Harley
> which Russ has been running for at least 12 years. Carman
> sold me my first Harley and Russ gave me a great deal on my
> second. DTH has had many custom bikes in most of the bike
> rags. Russ sold the store last year to retire.
>
> Russ died in a helicopter crash yesterday trying to land at
> his Lake Tapps home.
>
Russ sold me my FatBoy nearly 10 years ago. He about choked when I told
him I was going to pay cash for it.
->Clink<-
dp
Spunky the Tuna
> Russ died in a helicopter crash yesterday trying to land at
> his Lake Tapps home.
Never met him, of course, but heard good things about him and he damn
suer was involved in some interesting custom bikes.
To Russ *clink*
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StT
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon
"Jordon" <jor...@REMOVEsamiamnot.com> wrote in message
news:12il7k6...@corp.supernews.com...
I bought both of my bike from Destination, but have bought plenty of parts
from Downtown.
Will there be a memorial ride? Any details? Count me in!
Jordon
Snarl wrote:
> Heard that yesterday on th' news, still ain't sunk in. Some of th'
> reports said his/their daughter watched it go down. Did I hear right
> that his passenger (SO) was released from th' hospital already?
The article at the King 5 web site says she's still in the hospital.
A memorial will be at the Puyallup Nazarene Church this
Saturday but the time isn't clear. King 5 reports it's at 2 but
the Seattle Times reports it's at noon.
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Jordon
BS2, KOTC3
Jordon
"Apu Nahasapeemapetilon" wrote
> I bought both of my bike from Destination, but have bought plenty of parts
> from Downtown.
>
> Will there be a memorial ride? Any details? Count me in!
A friend who's "in touch" with the beginnings of an organized ride
will let me know when something's final. I'll post it when I know.
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Jordon
BS2, KOTC3
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon
"Jordon" <jor...@REMOVEsamiamnot.com> wrote in message
Found out a little more.
The ride will be THIS Saturday morning meeting at Downtown HD in Tukwillwa.
The ride will end at the memorial service in Puyallup. The memorial service
is at 11am Saturday at the Puyallup Church of the Nazarene, 1026 Seventh
Ave. S.W., Puyallup.
The family asks that any donations be made to Seattle Christian Schools,
18301 Military Road S., SeaTac, 98188, or Boyer Children's Clinic, 1850
Boyer Ave. E., Seattle, 98112.
Jordon
"Apu Nahasapeemapetilon" wrote
> Found out a little more.
>
> The ride will be THIS Saturday morning meeting at Downtown HD in
Tukwillwa.
> The ride will end at the memorial service in Puyallup. The memorial
service
> is at 11am Saturday at the Puyallup Church of the Nazarene, 1026 Seventh
> Ave. S.W., Puyallup.
>
> The family asks that any donations be made to Seattle Christian Schools,
> 18301 Military Road S., SeaTac, 98188, or Boyer Children's Clinic, 1850
> Boyer Ave. E., Seattle, 98112.
According to www.downtownhd.com
Please join us for a ride to memorial service on Saturday, October
14, 2006. The ride will meet at Downtown Harley-Davidson at 12p.m.
and leave at 12:30p.m. for an escorted ride to Puyallup Church of
the Nazarene 1026 7th Ave SW Puyallup, WA for a memorial
service at 2p.m. All are welcome to attend.
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Jordon
BS2, KOTC3