whatisname

what an amazing project!

Fujitsa

great stuff... amazing to see that a 12 year old has so much life within her at such a young age, its a little sad though to know that the frame will never be ridden, will never be 'released' although i understand that its far to precious, it would be nice to see someone riding that down the street and sharing your stories with others who are willing to listen... but anyway, touching story, i wish velocity the best and i give her my hope..

thanks for sharing such a beatiful and peaceful story!

golfer007

Wow. Great post my friend and a very touching story. My best goes out to that girl and her family. I have ben giving a lot of thought lately to doing a special build for my girl friend. Her dad passed away earlier this this. He died from heart failure and he was a very special man to her. I never got the chance to meet him, but she tells me stories all the time about the things he accomplished in his life. I just dont know how or what I would incorporate in the paint/frame. At any rate, great post and please post more pictures when the build is finished.

chao1350

This is such an amazing story..
I remember initially reading this thread a couple weeks ago and I come back to see that it evolved into something even bigger. Keep it up.
You have our support.

sk8r4life

thats one of the best things. like I know my cousin who was turning 16 had cancer and for his car did a rad paintjob and it meant the world to him. he died but is in a better place. build that thing up right with some deep vs and if shes big enough let her ride it

mondaycurse

I agree about not riding it, or at least reserve riding it for special rides (cancer fundraisers perhaps?) as it just has too much sentimental value. That frame is beautiful.

Saddle Up

"Be not forgetful to entertain strangers for thereby some have entertained angels unawares"

CamelDane

I lost all my words reading this, you are a great person.

kevinvin

Wow...


Yes, I know its been said before, but it bears repeating...

THEJAPINO

Haha! Wow yes, wow...

xB_Nutt

Any update on how Velocity is doing?

serra

I teared up a bit when I got to the part about the fork. You and she both are pretty dang awesome. I hope she's doing well.

bake

Wow, what ever became of this?

frantik

man.. i think i got something in my eye


[sorry for the necromancy but it's worth it]

Widsith

I really wish powerband would give us an update on this. For over two and a half years I've been wondering if that sweet little girl is doing OK.

coma061

Same here! It's such a touching story and we never got the "rest" of it!

Widsith

Will we ever get another update on how Velocity is doing? I'd love to know whether she ever got to ride Atrocity Jones.

billgncali

This thread is the longest one that I have been checking back to see if there is any news.
I can only wish and hope the best for Velocity.

billgncali

Any update?

brauluver

Try a PM

powerband

I've been off the grid. Thanks for everyone's good wishes.

Velocity is graduating high school this year, a beautiful and healthy young woman. She's been riding the Jones with her friends, to study groups and the cafe, and she'll take it with her to college in the fall.

There are good things in life. This is one of them.

billgncali

Powerband,
You have no idea how happy you made me.
Always thought of Velocity and wished her only good things.
I am happy you posted with the update, Thank You! Thank You!

RamAlaRag 

I was just reading through this whole thread, and I am so relieved and thrilled to see the outcome for Velocity.
Great outcome to a great project.

Widsith

Thank you so much for the update! This is the best ending to a story that I've heard in a long, long time.

SquidPuppet

X a million