Tribute to Daz Lassey - We lost one of our Own

[r1 Convert]

Whilst riding in the Scottish Highland on Tuesday 1st May 2012 (which was Daz's Birthday), Daren Lasey, my best friend and a fellow K13S rider lost his life.

For those who have attended the annual GSS, Daz has attended the UK version for the last 2 years.

We were travelling along the A86 back toward Spean Bridge, he took a corner and crashed in to the near side of an oncoming van.

Daz you were mine and many others best friend, you would help anyone with anything and would happily come 2nd in any situation to make others feel better. You are a true loss to our group and your very wide circle of friends.

[SHIVA]

This is terrible news. Did the van go wide in that turn?

[r1 Convert]

TBH, don't really know what happened, the van looked to be in the correct position. It's like Daz has gone round the corner and not straightened up.

Very experienced and safe rider, riding since he was 16 or 17. Doesn't make any sense at all.

[SHIVA]

all it takes is a blip in your mind or lose of focus when you're around a bend and off you go into the scenery or other vehicles. It's terrible and can happen to anyone. The best riders crash like anyone else. it happened to me once back in 2001 on the blue ridge parkway, and luckily I saved it and rode the bike back on the road. but I got lucky in many ways, there were no other vehicles on the road, I didn't go flat or nor did I damage the front rim when I did go off the road, and neither did I go down, nor hit a rock or tree and there were plenty there. I just downshifted and pointed the bike back to the road and basically rode over shrubs and plants back onto the road and didn't stop to check for traffic. so, luck was on my side that day.

[Bernardo]

So terrible . Was our friend too since we have here many of your travels.

My sincerest condolences, and to you too, close friend of him.

[icedfusion]

Sad news indeed. Thoughts with friends and family.

ice.

[marecki]

Really sad information My deepest condolence to you and his family.

[motorbikez]

Really sorry hear the sad news Jon my sincerest condolences to his family.

[bugsplatter]

Very sad news. Condolences to you, friends, and family.

[r1 Convert]

Thanks for the messages guys, really cant believe its happened myself, its taking a while to sink in that im not going to see him again.

If this can be a warning to anyone to slow down, it should be. He was the most technically correct and most experienced rider i have ridden with, if it can happen to him, it can happen to anyone !

[Eka]

Terrible news.
RIP

[andywilson]

Very sad news, my condolences to you his family and friends

[sundog]

Shocking news..... its always seems to hit home even more when its one of us
It happens so fast. Be safe guys
I'm sure Daren is still riding.... just somewhere else.

[Mirage_ZA]

What a horrible news Jon. I lost my best friend on Boxing Day - also on the K, I know how it feels.
RIP Daz, condolences to family.

[PaulC]

That's just shit news Jon.

Absolutely gutted for you, know precisely how it feels.

By the look of the images he was a bloke who at least got maximum enjoyment from his life, better to have lived short than have simply existed for a long time.

[soofsayer]

Very sad news.

RIP Daz.

[T2pd1]

Terrible news. You have my condolences!

[CoffeeFirst]

Terrible news indeed. RIP Daz. My deepest condolences to those who knew and loved Daz. May you have much peace and comfort as you work through the loss in the coming days.

Ride safe everyone.

[r1 Convert]

Thanks for the messages guys......Soof, hope you didnt find out on here (hoping Little John told you), accident was just past Glenspein Lodge

We laid a good man to rest today, turn out was very good, roughly 70 at the crem at 60 afterwards, we celebrated his life in style !!

Lost a true pal, empty weekends now, i know you are in a better place my brother but it doesnt begin to fill hole void you have left. Its true you touched the lives of the people you met by the turn out today and some of the people i spoke too. Ill see you again, hopefully not too soon !! xxxxx

[R90SK100RSK1300S]

Gone, but I'm sure, never to be forgotten... I hope that time can take the edge off your loss r1. My condolences to all who were close.

Jamie

[OxfordBoy]

He sounds like a really wonderful guy. Viewing the pictures I am sure we all have memories like that of european biker holidays in the Sun. Hold on to those memories as they are truely priceless now.

Sincerest condolences R1

[jerseyrider]

Very sad. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. It's always sad to hear of someone's passing but especially when it's one of our own.

R.I.P. Daz Lassey. You died doing what you loved.

Thank you, R1, for sharing your pictures.

[Gazk12]

Very sorry for your loss, may you continue on your travels safely. Think you’re your lost friend at the end of the journey.

[mondrage]

Jon,

Just read this.
I can't express in words how sorry I am.
I didn't know him, but he's one of our own, and I feel his loss.

May he be in a better place, and he passed away doing what he loved the most.

My deepest condolences

Eyvind