We, who ride, know all to well that we are also those most ignored by other drivers on the road. We have also been victims of people that have purposely caused issues and put us at harm's risk. We are still here to tell the tales. Some friends, brothers and sisters were not so lucky.

With greater awareness, maybe we can help save some lives. Drivers need to know that riders are human and the road is to be shared with them. Drivers need to know that riders are allowed to be on the road and we will never let any one person forget negligence that has cost someone their life.

This page is called " Absent Friends ". We hope that you will share a memory of a friend lost while riding. Share a picture and a memory. Tell us that these people had families, jobs and special things in their lives. Tell us who they were. Tell everyone you miss that friend, brother or sister.