Rest in Peace - Pete McKeon

[jimcav]

Pete was among the best of the forumites it was my pleasure to PM and email over the years. I always hoped to meet him in person. i will open my last bottle of chronic cellars sofa king bueno this weekend and think of him fondly

[JAGI410]

I didn't get the chance to meet Pete, but it sure seems that he wasn't just liked, he was loved. Whatever he did in life, it seems that he did it right. Rest in peace Pete.

[weisan]

An old conversation we used to have...

"Pete-pal, did you really only have ONE bike?"
And he replied without any hesitation:
"Yes!"

You lying bastard!

Some pictures I had of Pete in our finger lakes ride.
Admiring dbrk's collection in the basement


Him in the background behind BBdave and Dbrk. Pete loves his Serotta Ti bike.


Pete's "prophetic" last post (I think).
http://forums.thepaceline.net/showpo...6&postcount=65

Yes, you can, old friend! Party on.

[rwsaunders]

I didn't expect to be reading this tonight for sure. Pete was a class act and a gentlemen and he always managed to stay above the noise. RIP Pete and I'll raise a glass of red in your honor.

[Keith A]

Weisen - Thanks for posting the pictures. I didn't remember that first one with me in the picture with Pete.

[weisan]

Originally Posted by Keith A

Weisen - Thanks for posting the pictures. I didn't remember that first one with me in the picture with Pete.

You bet!

You and Tom Byrnes. I haven't seen or heard from Tom-pal for a while, I sent him a PM a few weeks ago, wonder how he's doing.

Speaking of which, I remembered this thread started by Tom on behalf of Pete:
http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=87958

[David Kirk]

Pete was a warm and generous man and I was lucky to call him a friend. He left smile on the face of everyone he spent time with. He will be sincerely missed.

Thanks for everything Pete. I hold my glass of red high in your honor.


Dave

[54ny77]

That is sad to hear of any forum member's passing. Our condolences to his family & friends--the latter of which it sounds like there are many. A life well lived indeed.

[phcollard]

Oh no. That is so sad

I never met Pete but I had lengthy virtual discussions with him about Serotta and other american brands. He was always ready to help. He was such a generous and special guy. I will miss him...

Farewell Serotta_Pete. I hope you get to ride tailwinds where you are now...

[soulspinner]

I will try and remember his example. Thanks Pete.

[LegendRider]

I didn't know Pete, but as an active participant on the forum for a decade, I certainly felt close to him. He was clearly a kind and generous man. RIP.

[Climb01742]

Good, kind, gentle, loved. If your life adds up to those four words, you did well. And Pete sure did.

Thank you, Pete. Without you, this forum probably wouldn't have survived all the ups and downs through the years. A little place where people can come together. What better tribute to you...save maybe a winery?

[Mr. Squirrel]

dear mr. pete,

you will be missed greatly. you earned a free pass on the road with your kindness, and may you have many more uncontested rides in the future. we salute you mr. pete.

mr. squirrel

[Gothard]

Good man, godspeed.

[jghall]

Only knew Pete in the forum world, but even there he was one of the kindest people I've ever met.

He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to his friends and loved ones.