In the name of love, a Kansas tragedy…
I found her at the biker chat room. I just got my bike then, first one in the USA. The excitement was overflowing in pursuit of fellow bikers both on and off-line. She was 33, from Wichita, Kansas and a mom of a beautiful 5-yr old girl. Recently separated from husband and a newbie on a honda magna 250.
We used to chat every now and then, talking about many things from bikes to the American way of life. Learnt a lot about the latter. Till she met a guy and moved in with him. She was no longer online but in the meantime I was introduced to her younger sister and used to chat with her sometimes.
I used to get her news once a while through her sister. They were a happy couple as far as I could understand. Till the shocking news came by. The couple got into an argument and the guy shot her in the stomach. The shock was hard enough. She survived through a couple surgeries and a few days in coma but the end came before long. A tragedy, true. Even worse to have lost a biker soul.
Reminded me a similar incident that had me dumbfounded. Met a guy online who owned the same bike as mine. He was a young police officer, around my age. After the first few minutes of bike-talk he had to go on a duty call and told me to wait an hour to resume the chat. An hour and half later, his mom came online and told me he was shot dead while handling a bank robbery case. I had nothing to say to comfort her. It was just too much to handle.
Such is life. Tragedies happen just in front of us. But life goes on.
July 19th, 2005 at 10:56 pm
That is about my sister.. I adored her so much.. she was a free spirit and a wonderful person. Though at times, when it came to love, she was rather naivete. Unfortunately that led to her demise. We all will miss her very much. I don’t know where life goes from here… but I do know one thing… it certainly does go. No one saw this coming for my sister.. and life is unexpected… but it’s these trials and tribulations that make us stronger and more wise in our journey of life.
July 21st, 2005 at 11:49 pm
I had the pleasure if meeting Kristyn about a year ago, I rode my Sportser over 1100 miles one way just to meet her. We met online about 3-4 yrs ago, and chatted ofter. She had to softest voice I had ever heard. I loved her Red hair and blue eyes. I had hoped to make a return trip this year but now that will never happen. K you’ll always be in my heart wherever you are. Love always Alan
July 22nd, 2005 at 10:54 pm
We choose the way we live and the way we die. Soldiers die in battles, riders die in seeking ultimate freedom. Salute.
February 20th, 2007 at 8:29 pm
Joy–thank you so much for the beautiful tribute about Kristyn. She was my niece. Misty just sent me a link to your site.
Congratulations and best wishes on your marriage! May you and your wife always be very happy and blessed.