Last week, someone not close to me, but close to those I know in the cycling community here in Corvallis, was hit and killed by a logging truck in Philomath. The news shocked Dave and I, and the first thing that came to mind, before the emotions of sadness and anger, came a sense of duty. I felt like getting up from where I was sitting and going out and telling everyone that they need to be more aware of each other. And not just drivers being more aware of cyclists (although that is the MOST important lesson here), but just in general.
There were a few articles relating to the incident that are touching and inspiring:
http://gazettetimes.com/articles/2008/10/08/news/community/from_last_week/2aaa03_bikedeath.txt
http://gazettetimes.com/articles/2008/10/08/news/community/7aaa01_bomber.txt
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