• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • Contact
  • Advertising

Colorado Rider News

Colorado Powersports

 

 

  • Meta_032320
  • RiderJustice032320
  • BikerDown
  • Meta_032320
  • RiderJustice032320
  • BikerDown
  • Current Issue
  • Events
    • Submit Event
  • B.O.B.
    • BOB – Submit Your Business
  • Colorado Riders Care
    • Business Directory
    • Submit Your Business to CRC
    • Event Changes & Cancellations
    • #2Wheels4Meals – Media

Memorial

A Tribute to Chris Pejko

January 28, 2021 By Colorado Rider News Leave a Comment

By Michele Tusi – East Coast

On January 3rd, 2021, Chris Pejko died in a tragic motorcycle accident.  And just like that, the community lost a fellow biker, a nurse, an avid snowboarder … a person who would move heaven and earth to help a friend, ease a heartache, or give you a doom and gloom prognosis if you had a cough.  Funny?  Yeah, Chris was a funny dude with a quirky sense of humor and a laugh that was genuine.

Chris was a rock star.  Literally.  He kicked cancer’s ass TWICE, cruised all over the country on his Harley, slashed through fresh powder on more mountains than most can even name, and cared for the sickest of the sick as an ICU nurse working on the front lines against the pandemic and throughout his career.  When people say, “live your life to the fullest”, Chris embodied that expression.  Chris designed his life in a way that needed to be experienced in order to be fully lived.  Experience it, he did, and he would have happily taken any of us with him on those adventures.

He loved his concerts – big and small, his Harley – I mean how many photos of his bike did we see on Facebook??, snowboarding – great adventures with ‘Team Retard’, his profession – a lifelong passion for helping others, his friends – and you know who you are and of course, his family – God Bless.

If you had the privilege to ride with Chris, you know he was an experienced rider, whose joy came from the RIDE – no matter where or with whom – he loved to ride!  He could find a unique route to get just about anywhere, you never knew where you were going, but the roads were always smooth, and the scenery breathtaking.  The girls would joke that Chris was the best ‘bike valet’ for he was quick to help you get parked, get moved, or get caught up!  NO ONE LEFT BEHIND when you rode with Chris.

Chris was a solid human, a great friend, and more importantly, possessed empathy beyond his years.  He would do whatever he could for anyone.  He would offer to pay for things when he knew that others could not afford them, even if he himself was strapped for cash.  He just made it happen.

Each one of us has a footprint beyond the Biker Community.  I would be remiss if I did not mention Chris’ professional impact as an ICU Nurse.  His peers and colleagues looked up to him, as evident by the many Facebook posts on his timeline and retelling of work time stories and antidotes.  His ability to stay calm in emergencies, advocate for his patients, and provide on the spot training and support for his fellow nurses makes this loss even more heartbreaking.

What can I say?

‘You know that only the good die young

I tell ya

Only the good die young

Only the good die young’

Artist – Billy Joel

Filed Under: Audrey Paulas, BikerDown, Community, Magazine, Memorial

Remembering Mark “Munky” Berman

October 31, 2019 By Laurie Montoya Leave a Comment

Laurie Montoya, Publisher

Normally this November issue would be filled with holiday cheer and gearing up for Christmas, but alas our biker community is mourning the loss of Mark “Munky” Berman.  It has only been a few weeks and the pain and loss are still so very real to us.

[Read more…] about Remembering Mark “Munky” Berman

Filed Under: Magazine, Memorial Tagged With: 11/19, Memorial, Munky, Munky Mark

Primary Sidebar

Colorado Riders Care Initiative

Article Categories

Magazine Articles

Letter from the Publisher

We Are Back Yes, you heard it right, we are back publishing hard copy issues. … [Read More...] about Letter from the Publisher

Calendar of Events

Colorado Rider News is working hard to be your source for rides and rallies. If … [Read More...] about Calendar of Events

LivWell Enlightened Health

… [Read More...] about LivWell Enlightened Health

Great Things on the Horizon for the Local Motorcycle Museum

By Laurie Montoya There are a lot of cool motorcycle museums in this great … [Read More...] about Great Things on the Horizon for the Local Motorcycle Museum

Colorado Motorcycle Expo “The Swap Meet” (COVID-style)

In November, I was forced to cancel the January 2021 Colorado Motorcycle Expo at … [Read More...] about Colorado Motorcycle Expo “The Swap Meet” (COVID-style)

A Tribute to Chris Pejko

By Michele Tusi - East Coast On January 3rd, 2021, Chris Pejko died in a … [Read More...] about A Tribute to Chris Pejko

BikerDown offers new stickers to try and get the message to distracted drivers

BikerDown Foundation's mission is always to help injured motorcycle riders. A … [Read More...] about BikerDown offers new stickers to try and get the message to distracted drivers

1,000 Miles in a day Challenge

By Stormy Cool Biker Lunch and Rides Facebook group page hosted a 1K in 1 Day … [Read More...] about 1,000 Miles in a day Challenge

Wanna go on a cruise? High Seas Rally is the event a biker needs to experience.

Cruise line companies have been taking reservations and then cancelling guest … [Read More...] about Wanna go on a cruise? High Seas Rally is the event a biker needs to experience.

META - motorcycle publication

META = Turning Point

Article courtesy of Rider Justice. Andrew Campo trusts his gut. Typically, … [Read More...] about META = Turning Point

Rumble Alberta, planning for an unknown riding season

From the desk of Belt Drive Betty Planning motorcycle events is a challenge … [Read More...] about Rumble Alberta, planning for an unknown riding season

  • Business Card Directory
  • Biker Owned Business Directory
  • Rider Justice

More Posts from this Category

Follow Us Online

  • Facebook

Business Supporters

The O'Sullivan Law Firm - A Motorcycle Injury Law Firm

Footer

Colorado Rider News

  • Current Issue
  • Events
    • Submit Event
  • B.O.B.
    • BOB – Submit Your Business
  • Colorado Riders Care
    • Business Directory
    • Submit Your Business to CRC
    • Event Changes & Cancellations
    • #2Wheels4Meals – Media

About Us

  • Home
  • Contact
  • Advertising

Terms & Conditions

Copyright © 2021 Colorado Rider News