RIP Penny Kanter

[Buzz Kanter]

I am saddened to announce the passing of my mother, Penny Kanter, earlier this week.

She was 85 years old and was a great influence in my life.

After buying me and my brothers a 50cc minibike when I was in high school, she and my dad told us we would never be allowed to own or ride a motorcycle. Never really understood that, but glad they got us that minibike.

Eventually she became more accepting of my motorcycles and would occasionally go for a ride with me in one of my various sidecar rigs I owned over the years.

She would talk to strangers on Harleys and ask them if they read American Iron Magazine, one of the motorcycle magazines I publish. I know she was proud of what I do for a living and, as a magazine publisher herself, gave me some good ideas on how to improve the magazines.

I will be thinking of her a lot in the next couple of months and miss her very much.

I am naming my 1915 Harley after her and will be doing this ride in her memory.

[FatDog Racing]

My thoughts are with you Buzz, I lost my mom last month and am heading home for the family memorial service today. I will be thinking of your mother over the weekend. I am sure she was a great influence shaping your kind personality, and great work talents. Hang in there, see you in Kitty Hawk.

[Tim O'Day]

Sorry for your loss...

[jurassic]

i'm so sorry to hear about this buzz. penny sounds like a wonderful person.

[cyclingday]

I have always thought that the hardest days of my life will be the ones when I loose my parents. I can't even think about it because it makes me so sad. I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Naming your motorcycle after her and dedicating your coast to coast odyssey for her is a great way to celebrate her long life on this glorious planet we share.
Go Buzz!

[Tom Lovejoy]

Sorry to hear of your loss Buzz, hope the memories are many and good. More power to ya, make your Mom proud on the run. Give it heck, but have fun! I lost the best friend I ever had, my Dad 2 months ago. Hang in there, hope to meet lot's of you guys on the pier. I am jealous of the adventure you guys are about to undertake, best of luck!!

[Buzz Kanter]

Thanks to all. Leaving for the funeral in a few minutes.

My mother's name was Selma but her nickname was Penny since high school. Wasn't sure what to name my Harley so at dinner last night I asked my 2 brothers, our three wives and 6 kids to vote on Penny or Selma. The final vote was 10 for Selma and 2 for Penny. Most liked the old fashioned name (and her legal name) for such an old motorcycle. So Selma it is.

[TamasKalmar]

(08-27-2010 09:06 AM)Buzz Kanter Wrote:  Thanks to all. Leaving for the funeral in a few minutes.

My mother's name was Selma but her nickname was Penny since high school. Wasn't sure what to name my Harley so at dinner last night I asked my 2 brothers, our three wives and 6 kids to vote on Penny or Selma. The final vote was 10 for Selma and 2 for Penny. Most liked the old fashioned name (and her legal name) for such an old motorcycle. So Selma it is.

Hi Buzz,
This is a great loss for you. I know this............ Good luck to you in the race.
greetings from Hungary
Tamas Kalmar

[Buzz Kanter]

[Admin Note] Pulled a bonehead move, wanting to reply and ended up writing over the top of Buzz's most recent post. Sorry Buzz.

Alleydude.

[Alleydude]

Sorry to hear about your loss, Buzz. I've been there, I know what you're going through. My thoughts are with you.

Here's to Penny