Adidasguy Patrick Lajko - Passed away Apr 26th 2014

[Golly]

My god.....addidas was always one of the first to help a newbie post....what a loss to the community...fark..... Condolences from Perth WA

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[Jim Knopf]

RIP Patrick 

[mjslive2fly]

My condolences to friends and family.

[centuryghost]

I'm going to be taking the 2:20pm ferry to Vashon from Fauntleroy tomorrow afternoon. I've been in contact with jmill and I think he is coming too. I'm going to pay my respects where the accident happened. I would love the company of fellow riders and friends of Patrick.

[Gorilla]

century, jmill.

I think because Ollie, one of his best friends is in Switzerland, we are awaiting for him to back Saturday and plan sometime to go there and BBQ afterwards with his friends and maybe co workers.

Ollie arrives Saturday and once hes back we can include him in the ride. My dad and Rich, and his son Zack also want to join. Not to mention BrianRC and I.

[jmill]

I'm down for whenever. I'll go twice. Forecast isn't holding up for this or next Saturday.

[Gorilla]

yeah that is lame.

[jacob92icu]

I have drill this weekend, but next weekend for sure.

[yamahonkawazuki]

century, jmill.

I think because Ollie, one of his best friends is in Switzerland, we are awaiting for him to back Saturday and plan sometime to go there and BBQ afterwards with his friends and maybe co workers.

Ollie arrives Saturday and once hes back we can include him in the ride. My dad and Rich, and his son Zack also want to join. Not to mention BrianRC and I.

Guys I loved the guy. PLEASE take a picture of the site. I kinda need it for mental closure. take me along in spirit. I will be here working on his tribute video. if you can grab soinme shots of the area and yourselves amd don't mind being included in the video, please have them, to me via pm, as soon as you can. . I would be so much in your debt. words cannot express how greatful id be. Until then, Adieu, and ride safe Eh?
Aaron.
P.s./ as ive said, I loved the guy for whom he was among other  thigns. that aside, lets all adopt his avatar en masse. for at least a week. or longer if you will . me, im rockin it indefinitely. cods is onboard. lets all of us do this. thern when I get vid up there will be a page of huhsky . hed be looking down and smiling.
Aaron

[HotrodScamp]

lets all adopt his avatar en masse. for at least a week. or longer if you will . me, im rockin it indefinitely. cods is onboard. lets all of us do this. thern when I get vid up there will be a page of huhsky . hed be looking down and smiling.
Aaron

I'm with you.         

[noworries]

On a West Seattle Blog:


"I was one of the first responders on the scene and gave Mr. Lajko CPR until the medics arrived. However it was quite clear that it was in vain and that he had died instantly. He passed on a beautiful, sunny day, doing something he apparently loved, riding his bike.
Please know that he was not alone when he died, but surrounded by a small group of strangers who came together to lay hands on him in love and to pray for him.
It heals me to finally learn his identity, what kind of person he was, and to see photos of him smiling and well. Thank you.
Comment by Suzanne Fiala, MD — 11:26 am May 2, 2014 #"

[codajastal]

Thank you for that post noworries, it is appreciated.


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[Electrojake]

As I read these posts I see that Addy must have been a very inspiring man, especially in person.

I'm impressed because rather than the self-serving sympathy that usually follows a death, in Addy's case I can see stories of respect and fondness.
Positive energy flows in the posts, PMs, and emails that have followed this incident.
Many good memories have been stated both here and in his local community.

I'm glad that I did have a few occasions to chat with him here on the forum... Sometimes about my bike's brakes, and sometimes about cats.

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-Ej-

[younastytwin]

I just saw this. Such terrible news. My condolences to all of his many friends here on the board. He responded to my posts and bailed me out more times than I can count. I too thought I'd someday end up in the neighborhood and maybe drop by the Bike Cave to finally thank him in person. He was so generous with his time and bike knowledge that sometimes it seemed like he was on here solely to answer my dumb questions, and I'm sure I'm not the only one that felt that way.

RIP Adidasguy, you will be missed.

[rexpepper651]

god speed addidas guy. thank you for all your help, the videos and most of all the awesomeness of hassling your gravel nazi neighbors. my thoughts n prayers are with your family. may you rest in peace.

[Shinji]

No way....I was just talking to him the other day about how much I appreciated all of his help since I was new to the community.

If I wasn't on the other side of the country I would show my respects.

RIP Adidasguy

[centuryghost]

I'm on Vashon island right now taking a break from the rain. I talked to Faith at Palouse Winery where Patrick was stopped and waiting to turn into their lot. He was buddies with the owner who himself rode Harleys, and if you really knew Patrick he didn't discriminate riders for their bikes.

She told me the story of his accident which is much like the quote above from the first responder. One important detail is he was hit directly from behind at 50mph, enough to discharge his helmet across the road with the chin strap still fastened. He died instantly. No doubt.

I am putting up a small memorial on the winery's property. They are being amazingly supportive so if anyone visits the site, please stop in and share your time.

I will post pictures of the scene later this evening.

Ok, I'm off to ride with Patrick one last time.

[AnonRider]

Anyone know what is happening to the lady? I would take the coast to coast travel just to give her a piece of my mind.

[centuryghost]

Here are some pics of the scene. all shots with my bike in them illustrate Patrick's direction of travel and parallel his location on the road where he was stopped.

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