Wednesday February 22nd 2012

Remembering Javi

Story and Photos by Ricky J. Carrasco

On January 18, Javi “Giggity” Thomas was hit and killed on his sport bike by a car trying to beat a yellow light.  The burden of the fatality fell on the driver of the car for failing to see and avoid Javi. Javi was in complete control over his bike. Javi was not speeding, nor riding recklessly nor under the influence. He was a member of the Sinland Bikers EP.

Sinland hosted a car wash behind Fuddruckers on September 25 to raise money for Javis family. Sinland EP is a group consisting of local and military riders who share the common interest of riding sport motorcycles. In order to be a member, prospective riders have to fill out an application, provide their insurance and driver’s license information (with a valid motorcycle certification), and a picture of their motorcycle for identification purposes. Sinland bikers also are required to participate in local community events like this car wash, toy runs and helping to sponsor the first grade soccer team (the Hurshel Antwine Cubs).

Sinland would like to thank all those that came out to support their efforts to remember and support their fallen brother. Javi is remembered as a down to earth guy who would go out of his way to help out people.

Thanks to Sinland Biker Joker for providing the information for this story.

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