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I'm sorry to read this. You're a very tough guy. Thank you for the reminder to cherish every moment. Thoughts are with Connor's family as well. Sorry for your loss.

I am in my first year still and I want to relieve every last moment I had with my boy. Like last week was the last time I "saw" him race. We race a very muddy Lazy River in Dalton, Ga. It is typically the last LLQ of the season in the southeast. We have raced it many years and last year he tore his acl in a wreck their. I was telling someone the other day that this fucking virus is taking my memories away and not letting me celebrate our last times together. I sure hope Jacksonville happens...

I was at 3 Palms today as we honored Conner. It was an amazing event. His Mom and Dad both spoke to about 150 riders and many many spectators. Amazing people. Conner's Dad message was clear, love your kids and spend time with them. Something he did very well. Conner knew he was loved. Conner's Dad and twin brother lead a lap in honor of him with about 100 riders behind them. Conner was also an organ donor. Not too many 16 year olds are. 6 people lives have been extended because of Conner. He was an amazing kid. He...

Very moving reading the write up and the comments here. So sorry for your loss. R.I.P Connor.

That's rough. BTDT. May 28, 2012... I woke up to find my 11 year old unconscious and unresponsive. Called the ambulance and then picked him up and carried him to the Suburban and drove him out to meet them (we live on a ranch 30 miles out....). Rode in the ambulance with him and when they took him to the LifeFlight to go to ABQ, I said "goodbye". I knew he was gone. Gonna be a rough time for the family. For me, the first year was just shock and I got thru by thinking "At this time last year...

Wow, what a great tribute. Please donate if you can.

I’m in absolute shock. I haven’t been on Vital the last couple weeks as I have been in Kentucky. Connor and Quincey Riley are more former step sons. I was married to their mother Diane. I was not expecting this when I opened the link. I knew who it was as soon as I saw his face. I don’t know what to do or say. I’m reaching out to their older step brothers Will and Nate. RIP Connor. I think of you and your twin brother often. I can’t imagine what Quincy is going through. You’re in my thoughts and...

Ride in paradise Connor! I may not of known you but I can see how much happiness you lived with and how much enjoyment you brought to those around you! Very talented individual and your lite shines on with those you saved Moto brother! Ride in paradise....

“God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” -Matthew 5:4 Lord Jesus please comfort this family who is hurting right now because of the loss of their child. Would you give them the kind of peace only you can provide as they deal with this sudden loss. Please wrap your arms around them and send people their way who will love them, provide for their needs, and who will walk alongside them through this time of mourning. I pray that during the quiet and still moments where their mind is racing and their heart is hurting, that you...

I cant even...so heartbreaking to read. Prayers for him and his family, Dad and brother. I had so much more to say, but its just too much to even put to words.

I read this last night and it was so profoundly moving and earth rattling that l had to disconnect for the night as it really fucked me up. So happy in a lot of ways my boy moved on from riding as this is a fathers nightmare come to life. My heart goes out to the family. All l can say is much love to the family and prayers and positive thoughts as well as please rest in peace.

Quite speechless, and eyes filled with tears, that was a powerful write up sir. I cant start to imagine what you and your family are going through. As the great Jimmy Valvano said, “don’t give up... don’t ever give up”. Life is precious, we love a dangerous sport, but when we are on 2 wheels I feel we are living life to our fullest just as your son was. Ride in peace brother.

As a father who has raced my whole life, I've seen this tragedy unfortunately. My 16 year old son has been racing almost his whole life. There are some things as a parent you try to never think about for sure. But you have to let your kids live life to the fullest, and that means not knowing what God has planned for you either. Prayers to the family. Rest in Peace.

So sorry for your loss, RIP Connor.

RIP Connor. My heart goes out to the entire family and all of his friends. Not sure what happened with him , but I’ve more than once been distracted in the pits , and have had to pull to the side of the track to put my helmet strap on. Hate to see posts like this , hang in there in these tough times.

I lost my 27 y/o moto buddy about 9 months ago and I feel this mans pain.. it is unimaginable as parents when we hear of these things we mourn for those parents because we know just how bad that loss would be. But we dont allow ourselves to dwelve there long as we know that pain would be intolerable to bear......until it hits you in the mouth and you are forced to deal with it! It is every bit as horrible as you ever though it would be just ten fold worse!! Its the absolute worst feeling any man...

RIP Brother

A few years back a kid cross rutted right in front of me. We were going probably 20mph, and I had no where to go. Plowed right into his side, but before I hit him I saw his helmet literally pop off his head like a cork when he hit the dirt. I don't think he had it strapped correctly. Scares me because it could've turned out much worse had I hit him any higher. Condolences to this family.