Updated 20 Jun 09 at 0059 EDT by Cagerbob

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On 09 November 2008 while returning from the Lebec PGR mission Don Kanney went down at the intersection of the 405 South and the 118 West. He sustained major injuries.

Today 18 June 2009 his Daughter posted the following:

Today (17 June 2009) right before I updated the website, Dad's very cool chopper was picked up and driven away, shiny and sparkly just as Dad loved to keep it.

As I watched it drive away, I couldn't help but see Dad on the back of it with that smile he always had when he was on it and with the twinkle in his eyes that was always present when he had the wind in his face and when he was on the open road. Dad felt alive, full of joy and freedom whether he was riding to the grocery store or heading through the hills; he loved every minute on his chopper or Harley.

As Dad would have it, he left on the same day his shiny red chopper departed. Dad's last breath here was at approximately 10pm, which meant his first breath into eternity began in that very moment! Dad is at peace, in his new body and with his Savior and Eric now. Oh, what a reunion that must have been. <script></script>

Friends, as much as we wanted a miracle, we are so thankful for God's mercy on Dad and our family. We all just witnessed how strong Dad was this last month. He could have potentially lived a very long life with his brain injury, not getting to participate in life the way he loved. We will praise God forever for not letting that be Dad's last years here. We will miss him everyday, but also know that we will see him again and when we do, that big smile and bear hug will be waiting for us!!

The PGR is invited to Don’s “celebration of life” on a date TBD. We will honor him by wearing his favorite color blue (just like his baby blues (eyes) we all loved!).