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28th April 2022
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Rest In Peace Sporting Lad
Sad to report, I just found out that long time forum member and friend Sporting Lad (Tom Hocking) passed away in December. I know there are probably not a whole lot of people on here now who remember Tom but go to his profile and read what he posted to get a feel for what kind of guy he was. Anyone who got to know him knows what a gem he was. I found out he passed away when I went to wish him a happy birthday today on his Facebook page. Rest In Peace my wonderful friend.
http://xlforum.net/forums/member.php?u=6222
“My father Tom Hocking passed away suddenly on Dec 20th. He spent his last years supporting mom through Alzheimer’s progression, tinkering with his motorcycles, and loving his family. He passed quickly from a stroke/aneurism, and his family all had a chance to attend the hospital to say goodbye. I sat in vigil all night and listened to music (John Denver and Stan Rogers) and was with him when he passed. He was in no pain and passed peacefully after a few hours of unconsciousness.
We plan to have a small outdoor gathering around the fire in the spring to celebrate his life, following COVID protocols. Please let me know if you would like to attend.
Many thanks to the hospital staff who were all so kind and supportive.
Donations can be made to the heart and stroke foundation to honor him.
Thank you”.
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28th April 2022
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Western Weald
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I am so sad to hear this. Tom was a great friend, and a really nice person. He was a great storyteller, singer and musician. I have lovely memories of his visit back in 2013; we spent a week going to all sorts of places. I especially fondly remember our trip to the Bovington tank museum, where Tom's first hand knowledge of tanks, and his many tales and anecdotes made the visit thoroughly fascinating.
Condolences to Janice and Karina, and anyone else who knew him.
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28th April 2022
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: In a swamp/Michigan
Posts: 16,737 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1460C Sportster/Buell Year: 2000 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XL1200R Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2006 Other Motorcycle Model: XL1200R Other Motorcycle Year: 2004
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Condolences to family and friends, may the sun shine upon him and the wind stay at his back.
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28th April 2022
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 12,418 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200R Sportster/Buell Year: 2005 Other Motorcycle Model: 5 bikes and 1 quad
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Sorry to hear this. My condolences and I hope his wife still gets the support she needs.
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29th April 2022
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Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,306 Sportster/Buell Model: xl883 low Sportster/Buell Year: 2005 Other Motorcycle Model: 2001 Fat Boy Other Motorcycle Year: 1982
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Yes indeed sad news to here. My prayers go out to family and friends. All ways enjoyed reading and learning from his post.
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29th April 2022
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 9,000 Sportster/Buell Model: Xl1250S Sportster/Buell Year: 98 Other Motorcycle Model: Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Other Motorcycle Year: 95
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Sad to hear this.
RIP Sporting Lad. Condolences to the family.
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2nd May 2022
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Near Philly
Posts: 8,139 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200R Sportster/Buell Year: 2006 Sportster/Buell Model #2: 1200R Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2007 Other Motorcycle Model: Suzuki GT550 Other Motorcycle Year: 1974
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Truly sad to hear this, yet another one gone.
RIP Sporting Lad
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