It breaks my heart to share that our friend Drew passed away last night. Drew and I first met in person at Reggie’s Roadhouse Roundup (R3) back around 2008, after getting to know each other here on vfrworld. He rolled in on a yellow VFR, I was on a red one—and while we all knew red was faster, Drew never seemed to mind. After that first year, R3 wasn’t really R3 without Drew. As far as I can remember, he rarely missed it—and if he did, it was only once. He was always the guy who stayed the longest and helped clean up at the end, long after most people had headed home. That was just who he was. Drew lived in a lot of places over the years—Virginia, Kansas, Pittsburgh when he was younger, Arizona during college and other seasons of life, California, and probably a few stops I don’t even know about—but no matter where he landed, he showed up fully for the people around him. He was also a man of quiet faith. The kind that didn’t judge, didn’t preach, and didn’t try to be seen—just lived out in decency and kindness. In his own way, he made it clear that it’s possible to be a Christian and still meet people exactly where they are. Drew was a private person, so many here may not have known about his cancer. What I can say is that he faced it with the same steadiness and grace that those close to him recognized immediately. He leaves behind a sister Abe her family, three daughters, several grandkids, and his wife Traci, whom he loved deeply. (Maybe others that I just am unaware of) I’m currently in Tucson with her, helping where I can. Drew valued this community and the friendships that grew from it. I know he’d appreciate being remembered here—by those who rode with him, argued bike colors with him, or just knew him as a good man. Ride safe, Drew. You’ll always be part of R3 & vfrworld. pease feel free to respond if you have memories to share. There are probably lots of pictures on here over the years where we can remember our friend. Feel free to share any you find. I encouraged his family to stop by and check out his stomping ground here if they ever wanted to learn more about another part of his life and all those he will be remembered by.
Didn't know him. Never met him. But he was always kind to me on this forum. Sad to hear of his passing, and sad for his family, but happy for him to be rejoicing with our Lord. Rest easy, Drew.
Always thought he was a down to earth, what you "see" is what you get, kind of person just from his interactions on the forum. Lots of knowledge and good advice dispensed in a manner of which many forum members should try to emulate. Will be missed. Raising one right now.
i liked his posts alot--- pretty picture but not a chance, face reality, dead is dead--nobody goes to a nice place despite popular myth----
It’s fine not to mention things about my friend’s faith that you disagree with in his in memorial thread. I won’t delete it because I believe in free speech and I’m an atheist but he would never have insulted your belief.
I always enjoyed Drew’s company and was proud to call him a friend. Whether at an R3 participating in shenanigans riding the curves, or partying hard at Long’s Casa de Oceanside, the memories will always be with me. Rest in peace, brother.
I remember when he posted that LF3 tribute. Seemed to be a good man, condolences to his family and friends.
well, im a card-carrying atheist also and a rationalist favoring sckientifik proof over 50% probab ability , and admit i have BAD manners and offend many, often-------------hoswever, with 36 yearz of vfr 'sperence over six 86's, i know i have useful contribitionsx to offer here-----------mostly, sometimes------of course he vwill live on in all our loving memories-----until we die and then--------and finally theres nuclear war, and most living things die and etc-------fini, kaput--------?
Thanks for sharing, and RIP Drewl. (reflects silently on all the good and nice people I will never get a chance to meet).
I was just so sad to hear of Drewl's passing. I new he was not well for a while but did not know he had cancer. What an ugly ailment for anyone to have. But nothing can take away from me my opportunity to meet and mingle with Drewl at the 4 R3s I had the absolute pleasure to attend. He sticks out in my mind with that bright yellow VFR. He was always an interesting man to talk to. He appeared to me to really enjoy life. He also had tremendous respect for people close to him. And most importantly, he honoured those who preceded him in his passing including a co worker of his in the Emergency Health Flight business. I know that when he did pass, it was peaceful. And I will miss the man I can say was a friend. Farewell my friend. You won't be forgotten. Rest in peace.
I un-ignored you just to see what your response was. I was notified that you had responded to my post. I've always found you off-putting. Your constant political rants in the chat caused me to ignore you. This is a motorcycle forum. I just don't come here for that. Believe what you will, but to respond with your opinion on my beliefs, and what I believe that was Drews beliefs were as well was just a dick move. Your ilk just can't help it. You're reprehensible. Enjoy your misery. BTW, I've re-ignored you, so rant all you want about me. I care not.
Hey man. I think you need to take this somewhere else. Drewl was well liked by many here including me. While I know you are much like what you indicated in the previous post to this thread, and I do tolerate it, a lot, and I chuckle to myself quite a bit about them, I think your disrespect to what this thread is all about is really out of place. Like Reg, I am an atheist. I hid that belief from family and friends for most of my life and have just become comfortable with my belief recently so that I can say what I am. But regardless of my beliefs, most of my friends are not. And now most of my friends know. Nothing has changed between me and my friends or anyone else that I communicate with. But to take such a harsh position about someone's passing that you have has simply crossed that line for me. And I think it would for any intelligent person living on this earth. I am sure you recall I was hospitalized with a heart attack a little over 2 years ago. I flat lined for 11 1/2 minutes. So I was gone, save for the tremendous efforts of mostly the nurses in my ward and from the ER. But I am back. You should understand that I will take aim at anyone who might continue disrespecting Drewl or anyone else here who has passed or anyone who might pass in the very near future. You and I had a discussion years ago when you made very offensive remarks about the ethnicity of my wife. We came to a peace with that. But that was not like disrespecting those who have passed. Drewl is not one of those groups you adamantly hate in chat. He was a valued member of this family. Please take such comments elsewhere. That is what I expect of you now.
My debunking of the heaven myth has nothing to do with drewl, whom I respected as much as any of you, and I don’t recall ever saying anything at all negative about Randy’s wife.
