KC HIcks was a unique individual, and will be remembered by all of us who rode with him as a gentleman, probably the oldest and most traveled rider we know of, and the guy who took his time to enjoy every trip fully by going at a slower pace and catching up when the group stopped. It's amazing that he just wrote us recently that he was giving up his riding, I thought he would ride to wherever he is now, and be the last one to get there! :-) I'm honored to have had him in my life, and will never forget him.
"Big Bob" Hirsch
"KC was as fine a man as I have ever met and what a pleasure to ride with him."
Anthony D'Arcy
"One of the best riders I had the honor to ride with. I will always remember the look on his face when after a hard day's ride, we checked in at dark at the haunted hotel in Jerome, Arizona. K.C. somehow dropped his keys into the well of the "oldest elevator west of the Mississippi". He was not anxious to go down into there to get them back. But he did. I also liked his brother and enjoyed riding with the two of them. Now he is one our Riders in the Sky. God bless K.C. Hicks."
Rod Hatter
"KC was a very special person and one heck of a motorcyclist. His riding stories were always fun to listen to. He logged a lot of miles on that BMW and I will always remember him and his wonderful sense of humor. Leon and I would not have ridden the "million dollar highway" out of Durango if it wasn't for KC's encouragement. You said it, a gentleman, a friend and much, much more."
Pat Lewis
"Norma and I had the privilege to ride with KC some time ago but we have often talked to each other of the wonderful memories that K C gave to us. We extend our sincere condolences to his Family and loved ones. We can only echo all the comments about the type of person K C was and will remember him in our prays tonight. We know that any time we go riding KC will always be alive in our memories."
Nick Sherwood
"KC simply loved to ride - He never went fast. He just rode along at his pace letting the rest race off ahead. Still he'd pull up a few minutes later - "Hi guys" - "Hi KC." KC rode safe and enjoyed the scenery. Never crashed, never got a ticket. He said he couldn't understand riders staring at the tail lights of a car in front of them. He also said his "church" was riding out in the country admiring God's nature. He'd nod at a tree or a mountain and say, "Thank You God." It was KC who taught me to slow down and smell the flowers. It was hard for this old racer and I'd get frustrated. One time returning from a ride to Idaho, I asked KC if he'd mind that I went on ahead and I'd see him later in Reno. I raced off at speed. and miles down the 395, I was pulled over for speeding. I stood by the side of the road, head hanging down, saying to my self, Please God, don't let KC come by now."
"Of course he'd stop to pee every 50 miles. Ok if we all do that? Ha ha. Mostly KC loved the fellowship. He loved you guys and looked forward to every ride with you. At the end of the evening after the dinner and conversation, he's retire to bed and read his BMW magazine. I'd be watching TV on into the night. I'd look over at KC - sound asleep. The man had a genuinely clear conscience. He was as close to a saint as could be without the Pope canonizing him."
"I dearly loved my brother."
Pat Hicks
"I'm Pastor Steve Beckham, K.C.'s son-in-law (married to Meri, K.C.'s oldest daughter). I ride a 1997 Honda ST1100. K.C. and I enjoyed many (though not enough) miles together, most especially on his last trip to Sedona when he handed over his beloved R80S to his brother Pat's wife, Paula. I most certainly want to participate in this ride if I can make it work with my schedule. Thanks so much for doing this. I know K.C. will be riding with us and smiling all the way."
Steve Beckham
Notes: Thursday (September 29): Breakfast in Kingman @ 10:00 at Calico's Restaurant and Lounge; 418 West Beale Street, Kingman AZ (928-753-5005) Dinner in Prescott @ The Peacock Dining Room
Friday (September 30): Dinner in Kanab at Rocking V Cafe (#1 at Trip Advisor) 97 West Center Street, Kanab, UT 84741 (435-644-8001) Gas Stops: Needles, CA Kingman, AZWikieup, AZPrescott, AZSedona, AZCameron, AZJacob Lake, AZ Kanab, UTMesquite, NVIndian Springs, NV Stovepipe Wells, CA