Rest in Peace TFS!

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Edited Date/Time 7/16/2013 4:43pm
My condolences go out to all of Steve Bruhns' family, friends, and the motocross industry for the loss of "TFS"!




When I was nine years old, TFS lived with my dad (Steve Bauer) and I for a short while. I remember a lot of laughs, extra moto talk, and relentless teasing between him and my dad- all in good nature of course. Heck, he was such a great guy that I even gave up my room for him when he stayed, but this was partly due to the fact that his "snoring machine" was pretty loud.

Almost 10 years later, I saw him at the motocross races but didn't recognize him at first. He had lost about half of his body weight. Talk about an inspiration!



Although passing at the age of 53, Steve Bruhn accomplished more than most people could ever dream of in a lifetime.
In addition to being an engineer for NASA, he was also a photojournalist who could capture spectacular moments as well as tell about them. His impact on the motocross world will continue to resonate, and his presence be never forgotten but greatly missed by all those whom he inspired. Rest in Peace, Steve Bruhn!

God Bless, everyone!
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Bauer 5/12/2013 10:37pm
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Ol' Steve must have been an inspiration to you, Gabbi, for you to venture into these uncharted waters to pay respect to him. Normally, new posters on this board are hazed with a few "STFU, Noob!" posts, but I think your post was really well done. Bruhn would have approved...all part of his evil plan, of course!
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Dirtysmile56 5/12/2013 10:53pm
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Nice first post Gabzster, it's good to hear all the great stories about Steve I loved how he came on here and stirred up some serious shit Smile and messed with people that had much smaller IQ's . Yes, he was a sandbagger of sorts but a friggin good one at that Smile I'm sure Steve is slinging shit (in a good natured) wherever he is now .
Godspeed Mr TFS
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Awesome first post Noob!
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500guy 5/13/2013 7:23am
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I think the only thing Steve (TFS) under estimated was the amount of people he truly had an impact on in this world.

Thanks for everything & RIP , TFS , Condolences to all his friends and Family

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rip
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MX Culture 5/13/2013 8:13am
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RIP Brooner - thanks for everything bud.

**let us know how the services are Bauer
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Sondy132001 5/13/2013 10:35am
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Bauer just sent this...
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jtomasik 5/13/2013 10:46am
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Sondy132001 wrote:
Bauer just sent this... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2013/05/13/22664/s1200_Bruhn_Funeral_5_13_2013.jpg[/img]
Bauer just sent this...
Smile RIP, Steve.
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Racer92 5/13/2013 10:47am
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Well done Miss Bauer.
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Sondy132001 5/13/2013 10:48am
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Racer92 wrote:
Well done Miss Bauer.
ha actually Steve & Wonder (Kandel) warthog are there along with EIDave !

S
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Racer92 5/13/2013 10:58am
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Racer92 wrote:
Well done Miss Bauer.
Sondy132001 wrote:
ha actually Steve & Wonder (Kandel) warthog are there along with EIDave !

S
Actually Sondra, I was speaking to the OP and her excellent first post.

Thanks to you also for posting the picture.
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500guy 5/13/2013 11:26am
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See if this works

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Highsider 5/13/2013 11:36am
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A twinge of sadness just tagged me.
Thanks, all, for all the threads.

RIP, Teefus.
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Sondy132001 5/13/2013 12:03pm
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IEDave sent this to me, the official "Race Program" of the funeral =):

3 Moto people showed up, Bauer, Dave (Engine Ice) and Steve Jewell of MotoHose.

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Homey 5/13/2013 12:22pm
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Only 3? Man I thought there would be more.
Wish I could have made it.
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jndmx 5/13/2013 12:25pm
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RIP Steve.
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fader418 5/13/2013 1:08pm
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Nice post! It would be cool if some of the riders wore a TFS butt patch at Hangtown!
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lumpy790 5/13/2013 4:09pm
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Steffy was there too...... and a ton of his close moto friends.
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dev14 5/14/2013 2:38pm
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yes. Stefy and Julie were there, and a couple of others. It was a sad day but the stories were great. Ever see people laugh and cry at the same time. He touched many.
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crashomatic 7/15/2013 10:28am
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I haven't logged on since February and I came across this very sad news. TFS brought me into the message boards...and at times even blocked me out. Wink LOL

On the occasion I visit the boards I always check to see what's become of my nemesis and I'm very disheartened to find this news.

He will be sorely missed....especially his wildly misguided center of gravity theories and his politics. I had a great respect for this man. Our mutual passion for science and motocross is what brought us together.

He seat bounced himself into heaven!

Ride on amigo and God speed!
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daemon616 7/15/2013 12:05pm
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R.I.P.
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The Rock 7/15/2013 1:24pm
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I'm so glad I got to hang with Steve MXoN weekend last year. I knew I was having a great time at the time but now that he's gone it makes the memory all that more special. One thing that gives me solace is Steve was definitely at a good place in his life and in great spirits.
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lumpy790 7/15/2013 2:00pm
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was doing some cleaning the other day and came across Steves old Pittsburgh business card
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Group23 7/16/2013 4:43pm
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I forgot I had this. I won it in some contest on Mototalk/Motonews ? 96/97 ?





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