Copyright 2003, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. FIRST PERSON/OPINION Via e-mail: Brian Floyd Emde, the only son to David Charles Emde, was told of his father’s tragic accident shortly after his arrival at his mother’s home in Scottsdale, Arizona on Monday, September 15, 2003. Brian, a sixth grader who quickly earned the rank of Private from Millersburg Military Institute, Millersburg, Kentucky had made his father extremely proud. Dave fostered a very close relationship with Brian from the moment of birth and shared many motorcycling memories as Brian grew up. Brian will miss his father and the times they both shared together. Please say a prayer for our son, Brian Floyd Emde, and ask God to give Brian the strength to overcome his unexpected, terrible loss. Escondido Cycle Center located in Escondido, California is hosting a benefit ride and is accepting contributions for the Brian Floyd Emde Scholarship fund. Interested parties can contact Escondido Cycle Center for more information. I personally thank you all for sharing your kind words and memories of David Emde and I shall collect and share all your messages with Brian. God bless David and his friends. Rebekah Dodson (Emde) Scottsdale, Arizona [email protected]