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Old 10-06-2014, 08:18 PM
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He always seem like a great guy. He was level-headed and a voice of reason here while always staying positive and sending along good vibes to others.

May we all try to do the same...
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Old 10-06-2014, 08:18 PM
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damn - what a shame - tough news to hear - rip friend.
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Old 10-06-2014, 08:19 PM
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Terrible news.

Pete was the best, a wonderfully gracious man. He'll definitely be missed.
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Old 10-06-2014, 08:19 PM
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Was it the cancer he had battle the past few years?
I was wondering the same thing....

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and i never got to have any red with him...
Perhaps we should all agree on a specific East Coast time and collectively raise a glass of red in Pete's memory...

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Old 10-06-2014, 08:20 PM
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Pete was one of the best . . .
. . . and a nicer guy you could not find.

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Old 10-06-2014, 08:22 PM
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Pete made a lot of things happen regarding Serotta

His contributions to the forum were immense.

RIP and DRINK RED (I am right now)
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Old 10-06-2014, 08:22 PM
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Oh no. Sad to hear. Raisin a 'nana and a red to you, Pete.

May the wind be at your back, the wheels under you, and smile on your face wherever your travels have taken you, friend.
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Old 10-06-2014, 08:31 PM
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R.I.P Pete…

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Old 10-06-2014, 08:35 PM
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I met Pete some years ago and had the good fortune of spending a couple of weeks riding with him when he was out in California over the years attending Steve Hampsten's camps. Pete inspired me to get an S&S coupler and to travel to Europe. He was a tough guy hanging on the wheels of guys 20 and 30 years younger than him. I remember one time he was cranking along with with the white spit drying up in the corners of his mouth. I asked him if he wanted to soft peddle the last ten miles but he said there was no need to. With a wink he said:"It's downhill and with a tailwind all the way back...let's go!" Great spirit and positive attitude. We are all lucky to have had him in our midst.
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Old 10-06-2014, 08:37 PM
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Wow....Pete was a good guy. I met him several times at Smiley's parties for Kelly Bedford. He was an IBM guy who used to run the Serotta forum. A smart decent guy. When I was picking out my K. Bedford bike, I almost went with Pete's colors because his bike was so beautiful. Go Pete. Live forever.
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Old 10-06-2014, 08:40 PM
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This is a sad day indeed. I've had many chats with Pete over the years while he was helping with the forum. He was a great guy and would give you the shirt off his back or his bike to ride. I feel blessed to have known him and be able to associate with him.

Love you Pete!
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Old 10-06-2014, 08:48 PM
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RIP Pete.
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Old 10-06-2014, 08:56 PM
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A life well lived.

See you on down the road Pete.
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Old 10-06-2014, 08:58 PM
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Sad news
Death sucks.
Hope his family finds revels in the good memories and finds some sense of peace with it all...
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Old 10-06-2014, 09:01 PM
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Rip pete.



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