You know when you “grow up” and have kids of your own, you sometimes forget that previous life you may have lived as a young person?
I found out yesterday, a high school friend was killed in a motorcycle accident in Fairfax this past Saturday. We were a trio, Ty, my best friend Debbi who was his girlfriend, and me. I called her last night and we spent over an hour on the phone, remembering Ty, and all the hilarious and crazy stuff we did together. Ty had the sweetest smile and was always laid back. He didn’t care that I was the third wheel, I was Debbi’s best friend and I never felt like an interloper.
I asked Debbi last night, “did you guys get sick of me? “And she said vehemently “No, you were my bud!”. T hey dated most of their high school “career” and we shared some great memories. My face hurt from laughing so much.
My sympathy goes out to all his loved ones.
Life is tenuous, each day really is a gift, we may think we control our lives, but in the end, our journey is on a path, set in motion, by a random set of choices we make each day. Each choice containing a different outcome. Rest in Peace Ty.
Two 2008 Harley Davidson motorcycles, operated by a 50-year-old Manassas-area man and Cowherd, were each traveling eastbound on Braddock Road in the left travel lane when the Lexus turned left in front of the motorcycles.
Both men applied their brakes but could not stop in time, police said, striking the passenger side of the sedan.
The two men and the female passenger, identified as a 44-year-old woman of Annandale, were all wearing helmets and transported to Inova Fairfax Hospital, according to police.
Speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash. This investigation is ongoing.
Cowherd was employed by the county’s Neighborhood Services Division, a division of the Department of Public Works. According to its website, he was chief property code inspector for the department.
They are here and, then, they are not here. So sorry, Moon!
My heart goes out to all involved. The driver of the Lexus must be devastated.
This affects so many people in so many ways.
I meant Elena, of course.
I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my best friend from those halcyon days of high school two years ago in a car accident. It was sudden and pointless, but it just was….
Again, I am so sorry for the pain you and his loved ones must be enduring. You have my sympathies.
Elena, I’m sorry that you lost a friend. It’s good that you had some fond memories.
Elena, I’m sorry for your loss. I had no idea you knew Ty. He is going to be missed by many citizens that deal with Neighborhood Services and his co-workers. I will miss him and several of my neighbors will too.
Elena, I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. It’s good that you can share your memories with your friend Debbi. I’m sure your friendship meant a lot to both her and Ty.
There is no greater tribute to a person than spending an hour laughing over the fun you had. It sounds down-right Irish.
A real bummer, Elena. Keep your chin up, my friend. Hold tight to the memories of the good times, and part of him will always be with you.
Thanks everyone, its scary how life can change in a split second.
On behalf of the Duncan family we send our condolences.