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Ohio man's wish fulfilled as he is buried on motorcycle
NBC ^ | 1/31/2014

Posted on 02/01/2014 12:19:17 AM PST by South40

The dying wish of an Ohio motorcycle aficionado that he be buried astride his beloved Harley-Davidson was fulfilled by his family -- although it wasn't easy.

Billy Standley's body was prepped by five embalmers with a metal back brace and straps, The Dayton Daily News reported. He was affixed on top of his bike – a 1967 Electra Glide cruiser-- which was then placed inside a Plexiglas casket. For five years, the box stayed in Standley's garage, one of his sons told the newspaper.

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To: Salamander
Am I the only one who thinks this sounds like he was dead and propped up in the garage for 5 years??

I read that sentence about 5 times thinking... naww, they didn't leave the guy in a plexi box for 5 years, did they?

21 posted on 02/01/2014 5:06:42 AM PST by Flick Lives (Got a problem with the government? Have a complaint. Get a free IRS audit!)
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To: Flick Lives

At least cover the thing with sheet to keep the neighbors from talking.


22 posted on 02/01/2014 5:31:11 AM PST by sbMKE
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To: South40

Outstanding R.I.P.


23 posted on 02/01/2014 5:35:20 AM PST by maddog55
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To: left that other site

according to ohio law did he have to be wearing a helmet ?


24 posted on 02/01/2014 5:49:00 AM PST by kingattax (America needs more real Americans.)
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To: kingattax

If it were New York, It would have to to be a Full-Head Size helmet with eye protection and reflective tape on all four sides.

I know, because every time I went through NY, I had a special helmet for that leg of the journey!


25 posted on 02/01/2014 6:13:45 AM PST by left that other site
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To: Right Wing Assault
How long before someone digs this up and steals the bike?

It took a backhoe and a crane to bury the box the bike is in. I can't imagine anyone going through the same to dig it up without being seen but I suppose that depends on the security present at the cemetery.

26 posted on 02/01/2014 8:44:32 AM PST by South40 (Liberalism is a Disease)
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To: South40

I wonder if he appreciates all the work that went into his burial


27 posted on 02/01/2014 8:48:21 AM PST by woofie
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To: Salamander

I call dibs on your trike! ;)


28 posted on 02/01/2014 9:12:28 AM PST by Sarajevo (Give a man a gun and he can rob a bank, give a man a bank and he can rob the world)
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To: Salamander

It was poorly written, to be sure. The end of the article indicates that he died last Sunday, so presumably he had the box ready for his final wishes. The story also indicates he had planned the final arrangements in advance. Thanks.


29 posted on 02/01/2014 12:00:31 PM PST by jttpwalsh
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To: kingattax
according to ohio law did he have to be wearing a helmet ?

I don't know, but St. Peter strictly enforces a heaven helmet entry law. Once you go through the gates, you can take it off.

30 posted on 02/01/2014 2:43:56 PM PST by Right Wing Assault
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To: Olog-hai

Well Hunter S Thompson wanted to be shot out of a cannon, and he got it.


31 posted on 02/01/2014 2:46:23 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: Salamander

Kinda like Lenin on a Ural!


32 posted on 02/01/2014 3:01:16 PM PST by Tijeras_Slim
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To: jttpwalsh

I still like the thought of him just chillin’ in the garage for a while.

;]


33 posted on 02/01/2014 3:14:54 PM PST by Salamander (Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?)
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To: Sarajevo

Do you like dogs and snakes?

[answer carefully]

;D


34 posted on 02/01/2014 3:16:35 PM PST by Salamander (Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?)
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To: Tijeras_Slim

HA!

;D


35 posted on 02/01/2014 3:17:02 PM PST by Salamander (Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?)
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To: Salamander

Good one !


36 posted on 02/01/2014 3:18:43 PM PST by jttpwalsh
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To: Salamander

Dogs, snakes, and Alice Cooper ;)


37 posted on 02/01/2014 7:01:21 PM PST by Sarajevo (Give a man a gun and he can rob a bank, give a man a bank and he can rob the world)
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To: Sarajevo

I can ask for no better owner....:)


38 posted on 02/01/2014 7:11:17 PM PST by Salamander (Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?)
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