[NJairheads] Fwd: Michael Friedle Passing

[William F. Dudley Jr.]

Tom Cutter posted this on the PA Airheads list and I couldn't
write a better eulogy if I tried.

Bill Dudley
NJ Airmarshal

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Subject: Re: Michael Friedle Passing
Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2020 22:03:57 -0400
From: Tom Cutter

Friends;

Our dear friend Michael Friedle passed away yesterday (4 April, 2020) after
a long bout with brain issues.

I had a long conversation with his wife Carla today. She plans to hold a
25th anniversary Airheads at the Aerodrome Rally, with catered food, so for
the first time she won't be cooking!

Of course the Rally will be in memory of Michael and all that he has done
for BMW riders through the years.

Michael was the one who Chaired several BMWMOA Rallies in New England.

Michael was on the Airheads Beemer Club Board of Directors several times.

Michael serves as NY State Airmarshal for the Airheads Beemer Club.

Michael was the one who hosted the Airheads at the Aerodrome Rally in
Milan, NY for 24 years.

Michael was an MSF Rider training instructor and trailed literally
thousands of new motorcycle riders.

I met Michael when he was the first person through the doors of BMW of
Staten Island in New York, the dealership that I started in conjunction
with the BMW Automobile dealership Bel-Aire Motors. He came in, introduced
himself, we talked for over an hour and right away we knew that we were
kindred spirits. We had a lot of the same friends, grew up riding on the
roads of New England, and we were both committed to BMW motorcycles and BMW
riders.

Michael was the one who nominated me for the prestigious BMW Friend of the
Marque Award, bestowed by the BMW Clubs International organization.

Michael was a trooper in every way, always with a hearty laugh and a kind
word.

The last time I saw Michael was at the rehab facility where he was housed
after he had brain surgery. I was fortunate enough to visit at the same
time as other notables in Mike's life, Richard Clegg, and Sam Booth from
Ohio. People traveled great distances to sit at Michael's side, as his
health slipped away.

I will miss my friend terribly. His passing leaves a huge void in my life.

In Michael's honor, I will leave my motorcycles parked during this
pandemic, so that every medical person can tend to the COVID19 patients and
their needs. He and I were in agreement about that.
--
Tom Cutter
Yardley, PA
www.RubberChickenRacingGarage.com
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