Will be away for a while

[mpholland]

A look into the brief life of my son and his passion.

This is the GSX-R1000 that almost killed him in July of 2009 when someone turned in front of him. He was a Seabee and it caused his medical discharge from the Navy after 14 years of service. Needless to say this bike is history.



9 months after his accident, while still in physical therapy he decided to buy a new GSX-R1000. We have this one sold to his roommate in Phoenix.



After his discharge, the Navy sent him to Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Phoenix for 2 years. Right before he started he bought the 2011 Hayabusa. This was his baby for a while. It is currently for sale, and I am hoping his brother-in-law buys it. It would be nice to see it stay in the family.



At some point he decided to take a bit more schooling and attend the Harley classes. I guess he decided he liked them because he bought the 2014 Road Glide. I think this one is going to stay in the family too, as I am pretty sure we are keeping it.



He graduated from MMI and we just went to his graduation last month. Leave it to my little practical joker to make me travel to Phoenix twice in one summer.


R.I.P. Michael Wade Sheppard
You were taken away too soon, but you enjoyed every moment you were here. Hopefully as much as we enjoyed having you.

Pops

[bobabode]

Rest in peace Michael, gone too soon.

[Ike Bana]

My condolences to you and your family.

[finnbow]

Brings a tear to my eye. Condolences. RIP, Michael.

[d-ray657]

MP, I am touched by the graceful way you are handling a horrific situation.

Regards,

D-Ray

[JJIII]

Originally Posted by d-ray657

MP, I am touched by the graceful way you are handling a horrific situation.

Regards,

D-Ray

Plus one.

I admire your strength.

[mpholland]

Thanks guys, but I am not really handling it all that well. I am in a situation at the moment where I know absolutely nothing and can do absolutely nothing about it. I am just biding time and trying to focus on the positive things until I get to Phoenix tomorrow. I am sure after I talk to the police, the medical examiner, go through his things, see the puppies and all that other associated stuff I will probably not seem so strong. The lead detective on the case said he has been bombarded with phone calls and was amazed at the overwhelming number of friends that kid had.

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by mpholland

Our oldest boy, Michael, was found stabbed to death in a Phoenix, AZ parking lot last night.

Oh, Jesus Christ.

I am SO sorry...

[HarmanKardon]

Originally Posted by mpholland

Thanks guys, but I am not really handling it all that well. I am in a situation at the moment where I know absolutely nothing and can do absolutely nothing about it. I am just biding time and trying to focus on the positive things until I get to Phoenix tomorrow. I am sure after I talk to the police, the medical examiner, go through his things, see the puppies and all that other associated stuff I will probably not seem so strong. The lead detective on the case said he has been bombarded with phone calls and was amazed at the overwhelming number of friends that kid had.

Thank you for those updates and the pictures. It is helpful for us and I really hope so - also a bit for you sharing all that in this community here.

[djv8ga]

mpholland, make sure you bring some loose fitting & light colored clothing to Phoenix. We are flirting with record temps around 115* the next few days. Bring a good hat like a Booney if you have one.
Get hydrated too.