In memory
of Kristen
Katt”Mosconi
By Patrick McCauley
As motorcyclists we are constantly reminded of how short
and fragile life really is. We are told by non-riders how
dangerous they view getting on two wheels with no “cage”
around you. We see it as an exhilarating experience, there
is nothing like riding free in the wind. We know the chances
we take when we saddle up and roll out on our bikes. The
feeling is like nothing else in this world. I have always found
it to be like a form a meditation. The worries of the day, week,
month seem to melt away as soon as I am seated and rolling
on the bike. It doesn’t matter if I have the handlebars in my
hands or my arms around my “honey”. The ride consumes
you and demands your attention.
As you ride you greet other motorcyclists with either a wave
or a nod. When you stop for lunch, dinner or a just cold one,
the common bond of riding sparks conversations and new
friendships. It is an empowering feeling taking part in a group
ride, be it a poker run or just a large group that decides to ride
together. We roll along with the sounds of our motorcycles
creating a presence that people around can’t help but stop
and take notice.
On February 20th I was informed that the cover model and
author of our Ladies Up Front article for our July 2015 issue
had passed away at the age of forty-three. There still isn’t
much information to be had, only that she had passed away
suddenly and that foul-play was ruled out. I was shocked at
the news because I had just spoken to her at our booth at the
Colorado Motorcycle Expo. Her passing has had a profound
effect on me and I am still not able to process the fact that
she is gone.
The sudden loss of her and her presence among us gave
me pause and reminded me of how fragile life really is and
that we need to live life each day as if it were your last—
because one day it will be. You never know when life will
be snatched away from you, so savor each moment. Love
freely, give to others and drink in each moment and enjoy the
precious time you have on this earth with the ones you love.
Each new waking day is a gift.
Although I wasn’t that close to Katt, I was always struck by
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her exuberance for life. It was difficult not to be swept up by
it. It is always sobering when a bright life ends too soon and I
mourn her passing along with her friends and family.
Ride free Katt!
March 2016
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