When Gabe Khouth and I met a few years ago, we instantly bonded through our shared passion for the Ducati Monsters that we were both riding at the time, a friendship which would grow and become solidified through countless motorcycle adventures together.
I was privileged to be a part of Gabe’s story during his final years, and on his final day with us. On July 23rd, 2019 we rode out to picturesque Pitt Lake, British Columbia where I witnessed Gabe’s joy in its full glory that day. After taking in the beautiful motorcycle ride to the lake, Gabe slowly puffed on his cigar as he told stories in the riveting way that he did.
Gabe talked about the leather jacket that he was wearing, which previously belonged to his beloved father. And he proudly showed off his new tattoo that consisted of motorcycle pistons intertwined with the letters “S” and “T”, the initials of his daughter Shino and son Toshiro. Indeed, Gabe’s love for motorcycles was surpassed only by the love he had for his family and his friends.
Gabe was a gifted actor, and a supporter of all things artistic. He was always 100% behind all of my creative endeavours, and had encouraged my idea to start a motorcycle vlog. I decided to record my first vlog on our ride to Pitt Lake, which turned out to be our last motorcycle ride together. I cherish these memories deeply, and am honoured to be able to share the happiness and beauty Gabe encountered before he departed from us.
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