Ghost bike placement September 2nd 2013 for Cyclist killed by motorist at 135th & Ridgeland

On June 11th Brian McDevitt took a day off work as a Chicago Policeman to spend time with his family. In the afternoon he went for a ride on the Palos path. When crossing the intersection of 135th & Ridgeland he was struck by a vehicle making a left turn. He laid in a coma at Advocate Christ Hospital for 10 days and passed away succumbing to his injuries on June 21st 2013. He would have turned 31 the following week.
Brian leaves behind his wife and two small children.
Brian was a decorated officer of the CPD earning many awards in the short time he was on the force. A great family man and avid cyclist and always had a smile on his face that will be truly missed.
We're placing a ghost bike at the scene and hope motorists will get a message from it and take more care. My wife rides this path and almost got hit several times if not for being extra cautious
We're calling this for 4:00 pm and all are welcome
Thank you so much for reading this and stay safe out there


This is the newspaper article
http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/20887577-522/bicyclist-dies-10-da...

Thanks again and God Bless

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Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on August 19, 2013 at 4:38pm

And "Chicago Ride of Silence" here would be another authority.

Chicago Ride of Silence said:

We've been in touch with the family. We'll be honored to be a part of Brian's Ghost Bike installation and we're happy to help in any way we can. 

Permalink Reply by Bert Travis on August 20, 2013 at 12:19am
Thank you both so very much. I know Brian would be in awe of all the support your giving us.
Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on August 20, 2013 at 2:31am

That's what makes the cycling community so special.  

Bert Travis said:

Thank you both so very much. I know Brian would be in awe of all the support your giving us.
Permalink Reply by Bert Travis on August 20, 2013 at 3:13am
So true Julie. Won't find a more friendly and compassionate bunch. Why I love cycling. Well, one of a thousand reasons
Permalink Reply by Catherine Bullard on August 20, 2013 at 9:31am

I'm so sorry for your loss. Glad there will be a bike to memorialize Brian.

Permalink Reply by Bert Travis on August 20, 2013 at 3:23pm
Thank you for the kind words Catherine
Permalink Reply by Bert Travis on August 21, 2013 at 4:59am
Anyone who would like to join us please do. We will start or procession by bike from the US Bank parking lot at 111th and Kedzie at 3pm. A good chance to bring some terribly needed awareness to the south end with a sizeable crowd.
Permalink Reply by Mary on August 21, 2013 at 5:55am

Ken, give us a ring and Steve and I will try to join you that day.  We ride that trail a lot, and I did not even know about the death.  A ghost bike will be a good reminder that even the safest places may not be.  Do you know whether there are plans for any future fundraising for the family?  If so, the bike community should be made aware....

Permalink Reply by Bert Travis on August 21, 2013 at 8:04am
Mary if your on Facebook there's a page honoring Brian called
"Remembering his ride, celebrating Brian" and there's bracelets and maybe a couple other fundraising options. Been a couple raffles and an event is planned at 115 Bourbon st
April 14, 2014 2-7 pm
I know I should go public somehow. Really new at all this
Permalink Reply by Mary Ellen McDevitt on August 21, 2013 at 1:36pm
Thank you so much for the support, everyone. My family continues to be amazed every day by the love we are shown. Brian was an amazing police officer, father, husband, brother, son & friend. Riding his bike was truly his passion. He would be so honored by the honor he's receiving. And he deserves every minute of it. On September 2nd at 3pm, we will meet at the US Bank (11159 S Kedzie). We will ride to the intersection of my brother's accident: the southwest corner of 135th & Ridgeland. We would love for you all to be there!

Also, please 'like' & 'share' our page at www.facebook.com/remembertheride


Thank you SO much for your support!!!
Permalink Reply by Ken Gray on August 25, 2013 at 1:12pm

This ghost bike is due to be installed in just over a week. I want to give it a little bump so as many Chainlinker's as possible know about it and have the chance to participate.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on August 25, 2013 at 2:18pm

I am going to do my best to be there.

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