Wouter Weylandt memorial thread

[Scatto]

Wouter Weylandt RIP.

Um, maybe this isn't appropriate for this thread, but do pro contracts include life insurance? I gather from this thread that he was to become a father. If so, Weylandt's partner is, as well as dealing with her grief, having to contemplate raising their child alone. I hope that, at least, any money worries are taken care of.

Without a doubt. We have it in every sports association and this will be seen as a work casualty.

It's so sad ...

 

[usedtobefast]

Rest In Peace, brother.

 

[M Sport]

RIP Wouter Weylandt.

My thoughts are with your family and friends.

 

[seaby71]

I lost my father in similar circumstances.
It is a tragedy and i am glad these tragic incidents only occur rarely.
Thoughts , love and prayers go to his family and friends and all those
who love road racing and feel the loss of a brother today
RIP Wouter

 

[hrotha]

Both Millar and Horrillo have talked about thinking of their own families if it had been them (or in Horrillo's case, when it *was* him) when they heard the news. I've been thinking of what it must have been like for Weylandt's relatives, especially his wife, if they were watching the stage live. It's a pretty horrifying thought. No complaints about Rai, everybody seems to agree they dealt with the situation as well as they possibly could, but not all the media has been up to the same standard, which is pretty disgusting.

 

[Bennyl]

very sad news. your thoughts naturally go out to Wouter's family. I couldn't imagine what they are experiencing right now.

 

[blaxland]

This is terrible news...RIP Wouter.......

 

[fujisst]

Totally f'd up! And with a first born due in 4mos. Can't get much more f'd up than this!

 

[greatking88]

Rest in peace Wouter,

I pray that your wife, family and friends can find light at the end of the tunnel, give them strength to find a way through the most difficult days ahead, you were a shining light

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQBGoOHeQuk

 

[veganrob]

How very tragic. Peace on his soul. Bless his family.

 

[AussieGoddess]

RIP Wouter Weylandt.

 

[beer_thirty]

RIP Wouter. Prayers to his family, friends, and his yet to be born child. So very sad.

 

[LukeSchmid]

Very sad. I hope the family and friends are getting the support they need at this horrible time.

 

[Spare Tyre]

Still in shock and deeply saddened. So young, so much to look forward to. My heart goes out to those who loved him.

Some small solace in the fact that it happened so quickly.

 

[nvpacchi]

for anyone who is a cyclingtorrents user, they currently have free downloads of Weylandt's Giro victory last year and the podium ceremony.

 

[Alpe d'Huez]

Very sad. Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends.

 

[craig1985]

A quick translation on what Bennati wrote on twitter?

...ma non Tutto! il bambino che An Sophie porta in grembo, sia la vostra forza x riuscire a guardare ancora al futuro con speranza.
6 hours ago
»

Il mio pensiero va ai familiari di Wouter che più di chiunque altro sono nel dolore più totale: e' vero la Vita vi ha tolto tanto TROPPO...
6 hours ago

 

[step23]

RIP Wouter Weylandt

 

[Benotti69]

A quick translation on what Bennati wrote on twitter?

Il mio pensiero va ai familiari di Wouter che più di chiunque altro sono nel dolore più totale: e' vero la Vita vi ha tolto tanto TROPPO...
6 hours ago

My thoughts are with the family more than anyone else Wouter who are in pain most value: and the real life has taken away much too much ...

...ma non Tutto! il bambino che An Sophie porta in grembo, sia la vostra forza x riuscire a guardare ancora al futuro con speranza.
6 hours ago

but not all! An Sophie the child in her womb, be your strength x can still look to the future with hope.

 

[Granville57]

27 September 1984 – 9 May 2011

Wouter Weylandt
RIP

Terribly unsettling.

So very tragic.

Universal Sports opted to replace this evening's race coverage with footage from Woulter Weylandt's Stage 3 win from the 2010 Giro.
A beautiful way to remember him.

Thoughts and prayers to all who were touched by him.

 

[RedheadDane]

That kid on the first picture is him...? That's a really great picture.

 

[thirteen]

A quick translation on what Bennati wrote on twitter?

...ma non Tutto! il bambino che An Sophie porta in grembo, sia la vostra forza x riuscire a guardare ancora al futuro con speranza.
6 hours ago
»

Il mio pensiero va ai familiari di Wouter che più di chiunque altro sono nel dolore più totale: e' vero la Vita vi ha tolto tanto TROPPO...
6 hours ago

My thoughts are with the family more than anyone else Wouter who are in pain most value: and the real life has taken away much too much ...

but not all! An Sophie the child in her womb, be your strength x can still look to the future with hope.

that is beautiful -- thank you both for sharing.

***************

after days of heat, the skies here in Gent are crying...

 

[greenedge]

RIP Wouter. Now LEOPARD WIN FOR Wouter

 

[No_Balls]

Horrible horrible day.

Rest in peace, Wouter.

 

[schweinika]

bad day for his family, friends and team, but also for cycling.
hoping something like this will never happenh again.
RIP Wouter we'll never forget you