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Updated: 11:02 PM Aug 7, 2008
Friends Remember 2 Cyclists Killed
The cycling community in Colorado Springs is mourning the loss of two of their own. 28-year-old Jayson Kilroy and 30-year-old Edgar Juarez, also known as E.J., were killed Wednesday night when they were hit by a truck at the intersection of 26th Street and Westend Avenue. Posted: 8:34 PM Aug 7, 2008Reporter: McKenzie Martin Email Address: mmartin@kktv.com |
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cyclist don't abide to the laws. they block traffic and only get into single file when they feel like it. they want to train for who knows what on roads meant for cars during rush hour. for some reason when they buy these 6000 dollar bikes it gives them elitist attitudes. i bet he was giving the finger to someone just trying to get to work.
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Jayson is one of the nicest and most inspiring people I have ever met, even to this day, I can't imagine a world without him. Only the good die young.
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I think my uncle Egdar didn't deserved what he got my grandma does nothing but cry
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EJ gave me his old bike helmet when i didn't have one.
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It is difficult to comprehend the loss we have experienced in the cycling community. EJ and Jayson were both tremendous individuals and passionate about riding bikes. As Scott mentioned below, it is hard to understand why people focus on their personal beliefs in a time a tragedy...two lives were cut short because of a selfish decision. Cyclists do have to abide by the same laws as motorists, and whether or not you agree -- it is still the law. I know that this particular group of cyclists were very respectful of the law. They will be missed dearly by all of the lives they touched. RIP EJ & Jayson...you will not be forgotten.
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I've known EJ for six years. I took him on his first ride up Gold Camp and Captain Jacks and even though he kept falling on the trails he never gave up. He became on of the strongest riders I know and was one of the most compassionate caring people I have ever met. I still can't believe I'll never see him again. To all his friends and family I'm sorry for our loss.
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I AM EJS ROOMMATE AND BEST FRIEND. JAYSON AND EJ WERE BOTH MY COWORKERS. I JUST WANT TO THANK ALL THE PEOPLE WITH KIND WORDS AND EVERYONE WHO SHOWED UP LAST NIGHT. IT WOULD HAVE MEANT A LOT TO THEM BOTH TO SEE ALL THOSE PEOPLE OUT THERE. IT HURTS ME AND THE FAMILIES OF EJ AND JAYSON TO SEE SOME OF THE HURTFUL THINGS PEOPLE ARE SAYING TRYING TO PLACE THE BLAME ON CYCLIST BEING ON THE ROAD ECT. REGARDLESS OF IF YOU AGREE WITH SHARING THE ROAD OR NOT THE FACT IS 2 PEOPLE DIED AND THOSE WORDS ARE A KNIFE IN THE STOMACH TO US THAT CARED FOR THEM. IT SEEMS TO BE IN BAD TASTE AND I AM SORRY YOU ALL FEEL THE NEED TO SAY SUCH THINGS AT SUCH A BAD TIME.
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At 9:00 last night I met up with about 150 other cyclists at Wooglins Deli. Many of the riders were familiar and some I personally knew. We rode for a half hour to the intersection where this tragedy occurred. There was no mention of a public lynching. There was only sadness and love in the air. We all stood there in a gentle drizzle consumed in our own private thoughts. After about 20 minutes or so, some of EJ’s and Jayson’s closest friends broke the silence and told stories about their lives and the tight community in which we live and ride. More people then spoke. Little by little, we all went our separate ways. It was a beautiful experience. It is a tragic loss.
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