Cory Wilkey Memorial Fund

[Show]

My baby brother was killed a couple of weeks ago and I got this one started. He was an awesome guitar player. Check him out on You Tube. Do a search for Predawn Hour, then check out the Roadhouse Blues video. He was only 27 yrs old. He leaves behind a wife and two kids. One is 5, the other is 2. I miss him a lot.

 

[Gas Man]

WOW show... that blows huge. Sorry for your loss man. Was he in the military as well? Let me know if there is anything I can do to help from Michigan.

 

[seatmaker]

I'm with Gas, wow, whatever we can do, we're here for you.

 

[V]

Yea man sorry for your loss.


V.

 

[Show]

No, he was not military. Just a young father/husband with a job. He lived in Il. He fell asleep at the wheel and rolled into the path of a train. He was killed instantly.

The tattoo has been very healing for me. I am 11 yrs older than he was. I still miss him a lot. He was a very caring, wonderful guy. He touched a lot of lives. There were over 800 people at his visitation. There is a fund set up for his kids education. (If anyone wanted to give)

Send whatever you can to the: Cory Wilkey Memorial Fund, North Adams Bank, Camp Point, Il 62320

If not, that is fine too. I thank you for the thoughts and prayers. I can't wait to get this tat finished. It will look awesome once I have all the color in it.

You can also check them out on My Space. Look for Predawn Hour. Thanks guys.

 

[BBChopper]

My baby brother was killed a couple of weeks ago and I got this one started. He was an awesome guitar player. Check him out on You Tube. Do a search for Predawn Hour, then check out the Roadhouse Blues video. He was only 27 yrs old. He leaves behind a wife and two kids. One is 5, the other is 2. I miss him a lot.

Dude what ever we can do for ya man. Florida dogs!!!

 

[Raywood]

Just a young father/husband with a job. He lived in Il. He fell asleep at the wheel and rolled into the path of a train. He was killed instantly.

Show, sorry for your loss.

 

[Gas Man]

That's sad Show... but I'll try not to jack your thread.

I'm sorry for your loss... you and yours will be in me and mine prayers. hopefully you all can find peace in some fashion in the shadow of such a tragedy. RIP brother!

 

[Chopper Dave]

Yeah...Show....sorry for your loss bro......

 

[Oscar Maldonado]

Show - I'm sorry to have read what happened to your bro. An aweome tribute to your bro is now a permanent reminder of him on you as well as him always being with you.

 

[BIKERDAD61]

Show, that's a great looking Tat and a very fitting tribute to your brother. Sorry for your loss buddy. My families heart goes out to you and your family.

 

[Show]

You don't don't know how much I appreciate you spreading the word about the kids education fund. It is funny to hear all the people thank me when I come back from Iraq and now I get to say Thank You! I hope some of you checked out the videos or there My Space site. He was very talented and loved by everyone he touched.

I do not want to be a "downer" to this thread. I am just trying to celebrate his life. Thank you everyone for the thoughts and prayers. (And contributions to those who choose to do so).

You guys are all new family to me (as I just left the VTX world to join the Big Dogs) and the reception has been overwhelming. Thank you all. It is my pleasure to know you and I hope to ride with you someday.

 

[Gas Man]

Wow Show, Sorry for your Loss man.

Rainman, Please post the info on the memorial Fund on The Jesters East Coast and World Wide sites if you can. (I have no access from work)

Hey LDO/RAY/BH.... can you split all the posts about his brother off this thread and onto its own self standing thread. That will clean up this and help him out more.

Show... writing out a check RIGHT NOW to send out to support the cause. That is really sad and good people will always step up to such things. Welcome to our Big Dog world!

 

[Gas Man]

Send whatever you can to the: Cory Wilkey Memorial Fund, North Adams Bank, Camp Point, Il 62320

One thing...

Is this the correct bank?


http://www.northadamsbank.com/

And if so, which office? main office or Camp Point

Make the check out like you said above?

 

[Gas Man]

Is this his band? What does he play?


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If so... they are GOOD!!! Sound awesome!!!!

Do they have a CD? I wouldn't mind buying one...

 

[Show]

Yes, that is the right bank. The one in Camp Point is where you send it. As long as it says "Cory Wilkey Memorial Fund" on it, it will definately go to the right place.

Yes, That is the band. Cory is the lead guitar player. He does all the solos. He has the dark hair. Plays a Fender Strat. He was very very talented. If you go to their My Space page you can buy music right from their page. Just go to My Space and search for Predawn Hour. They are from Quincy, IL.

THANK YOU GAS!! THANK YOU ALL!!

 

[Gas Man]

I have wrote a check, and will send it in the mail in the morning to the bank. Its not much, but I hope it helps. Take care and of coarse hold on to your loved ones... family is the most important.

 

[Show]

Thank you Gas. That is very kind of you. Every little bit will help make sure his kids go to college and that was very important to him. Cory was a very loving devoted father/husband. Thank you again.

 

[Gas Man]

So you found the posts... I asked the mods to move these off the tat thread... Jake got caught in the cross fire and got moved over... his post is "truly" about tats.

Anyway, I'm sorry for your loss. The check is already in the mail. Not sure if you will see them at all but I put "from Gas Man" in the check memo.

 

[Show]

No totally understand the thread being moved. I didn't mean to highjck that thread. I just started off showing my new one. LOL But, Thank you to you and anyone else that have sent thought, prayers or a check. You all are truely a God send. Can't wait to ride with you guys.

Gasman, I know you are up in Mich. I plan on going back to IL sometime this spring/summer. Maybe we can hook up and ride. I would like that.