The Michael P. Donaghy Rock and Ride Your Heart Out Benefit
In Loving Memory of: Michael P. Donaghy
The Michael P. Donaghy Rock and Ride Your Heart Out Benefit
P.O. Box 4056 Nashua, NH 03061 t. 603-809-4802 http://www.rryho.com/
Aug. 6, 1974 -Mar. 15, 2009
“Remember” MPD
It’s so hard to put into words how great a person Mike was. He was the kind of guy who would give you the shirt off his back or stop everything he was doing to help anyone out. No matter if you were a family member, a friend, or a person he just met; he’d always be there with a sarcastic comment or a witty remark! I guess you could say he had a natural way of making everyone around him laugh or smile. That was just how he was! Mike had a special bond that varied depending on who he was with, a bond that many will never forget. Sadly it will be missed by all that knew Mike!
He was an amazing wood worker, with a god given talent! There is no way to explain his passion to this craft! Anyone who had the opportunity to work with Mike understood his desire to have everything flawless – right down to the last detail. He would undertake any challenge and make it look simple, and his work was practically unmatched in the field. He had the opportunity to be on an episode of “This Old House” and some of his work has been published in wood working magazines. His work was truly exception, and remains a work of art!
Mike’s ultimate passion was Motorcycles…Sportbikes to be exact! Whether he was working on them, riding them, racing them at the track, or volunteering his time to help people out on motorcycle websites across the internet, he truly enjoyed and loved every aspect of motorcycles. He was a founding member and administrated sites like, Gixxer.com (GDC).
Mike had an insane 2001 Suzuki GSXR1000 Sport bike, that he spent 8 years creating. The only way to describe this bike is INSANE!! If he was here… He’d post up his list of mods to his bike with a big grin and give you a finger and say something along the lines of, “here’s my list. Now top that!” Death leaves a heartache no one can heal… but love leaves a memory no one can steal!
Sadly on March 15th, 2009 Mike passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack at the Southern NH Medical Center in Nashua, NH. His death was a complete shock to all! It’s hard to believe at only thirty-four (34) years old someone could go so quickly – without warning!
In memory of his tragic death, the family of Michael P. Donaghy has created an annual benefit called, “The Michael P. Donaghy, Rock and Ride Your Heart Out Benefit.” This benefit will be held each year and will consist of a Motorcycle Benefit Ride and a Rock Concert! All proceeds from this benefit will go directly to the American Heart Association. The first Annual Benefit will be held at Greeley Park in Nashua, NH on August 1st. For details about this event or to sponsor/donate to this event, please visit the Rock and Ride Your Heart Out website: http://www.rryho.com/ or http://www.rockandrideyourheartout.com/.