Ed Schenck - Tragic bicycle accident, we lose one of our own

jviss · Nov 13, 2017

Oh, that's so sad. Rest In Peace.

Bob S · Nov 13, 2017

Terrible news. My prayers and thoughts for his family.

Will Gilmore · Nov 13, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about his passing.
I had a similar accident on my own bicycle about 10 years ago and have suffered headaches from it ever since. Had I been even the 54 years old that I am today, when it happened, I'm sure I wouldn't have survived it either.
-Will (Dragonfly)

Terry Cox · Nov 13, 2017

Tragic impact on his family to have something like this happen. We will keep him and his family in our prayers. So sad.

jssailem · Nov 13, 2017

Sad news
Prayers for he and his family.

seadaddler · Nov 13, 2017

I am so sad to hear Ed’s passing and had the pleasure of taking
Ed sailing on my sailboat years back and always enjoyed to see his post here.
Nick

Bob R. · Nov 13, 2017

I remember seeing some of Ed's posts on the forum and his reply's to mine. He was a knowledable sailor. The account of his bicycle accident hit close to home. I am a avid rider, 15-20 miles/day, 4-5 days/wk. At the end of August on my morning ride on a bike path I rode almost every day, I rounded a corner and hit a light pole that a car accident the night before had knock down across the path. The impact threw me over the handlebar with my face hitting the pavement. I lost 3 front teeth. My helmet probably saved my life. I'll remember Ed.

Allan12210 · Nov 13, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about Ed's passing. He contributed a lot to the forums over the years.

Regarding bicycles, I ride every Mon, Wed, Thurs (for 16 years). I ran into a steel post in May and cracked my pelvis in two places. It completely healed in 10 weeks. I guess I am luckier than I thought. At 67 I'm in denial about mortality apparently. Riding really helps me stay fit so it is a hard habit to give up. I'm sure Ed was doing what he loved. Condolences to his family.

Ron20324 · Nov 13, 2017

This planet Earth needs all the Angels the Good Lord can gather. Here's hoping Ed can make a difference there, too.

Benny17441 · Nov 13, 2017

He was good guy. I remember his postings and the fact that he liked to ride bikes. May he rest in peace.

Roland5048 · Nov 13, 2017

My deepest condolences to all his family and loved ones including all here on the SBO forum. He will sorely be missed.

Dalliance · Nov 14, 2017

Sad news. I always enjoyed his posts. He will be missed here.

Stu Jackson · Nov 14, 2017

What a shame, very, very nice man. Like so many others here, he was part of "our own little family." Condolences to his family.

Maine Sail · Nov 14, 2017

I'm so saddened to hear this. Ed really enjoyed helping others and was a true SBO family member which was reflected in his kindness and postings.. I honestly had no idea he was 75!!

Ed's last post here was Friday of last week and he last checked in on Sunday morning at 9:20 am when "liked " a response post by jssailem.

Ed was always polite & helpful and was certainly noticed and will certainly be missed here.

May the winds be great where ever you are my friend!

Brian D · Nov 14, 2017

Now cracks a noble heart.—Good night, sweet prince,
And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!

Scott T-Bird · Nov 14, 2017

Stu Jackson said:
What a shame, very, very nice man. Like so many others here, he was part of "our own little family." Condolences to his family.

This little family of ours is touched by so many people and it is sad to lose one of our own. I wonder if it would be appropriate to have an "In Memorium" section that notes the passing of our members when it becomes known. There is a section in my high school class web page that does this, where people leave comments and memories of our classmates whom have passed and they are always very respectful.

Bob S · Nov 14, 2017

It's tragic and it brings the reality of how vulnerable we really are. To be riding at 75 shows you how he enjoyed life. I've often wondered when a familiar name stops posting how they may be. (Ross, RichH, Sailingdog) This is truly an amazing forum and we'll miss him.

Justin_NSA · Nov 14, 2017

Scott T-Bird said:
This little family of ours is touched by so many people and it is sad to lose one of our own. I wonder if it would be appropriate to have an "In Memorium" section that notes the passing of our members when it becomes known. There is a section in my high school class web page that does this, where people leave comments and memories of our classmates whom have passed and they are always very respectful.

Great idea. Our club has a traditional Blessing of the Fleet every year and we begin with recognizing past members who have left this earth. Names are called out and a bell is rung.

py26129 · Nov 14, 2017

I am very sad to read this news. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Matt