Harold Kelly mechanic at Cycle Smithy died this morning. - The Chainlink2024-03-29T14:28:04Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/harold-kelly-mechanic-at-cycle?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI had the outmost respect for…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-06-18:2211490:Comment:1971212010-06-18T17:56:31.058ZJuan 2-3 or more mi.https://thechainlink.org/profile/JohnDominguez
I had the outmost respect for this man, so helpful. I will miss him dearly. He helped me pick up a new rim for my commuter bicycle.
I had the outmost respect for this man, so helpful. I will miss him dearly. He helped me pick up a new rim for my commuter bicycle. There seemed to be no issue t…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-06-18:2211490:Comment:1971072010-06-18T17:34:39.165ZMatthew Schoenfeldthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MatthewSchoenfeldt
There seemed to be no issue too small for Kelly to help a cyclist with. If you rode a bike, he treated you like a friend. As an amateur repair-guy myself....I relied on Kelly when I got in over my head & he always threw me a lifevest & pulled me to safety. Thoughts & prayers are with him & his family. We, the Chicago cycling community, will miss you Kelly!
There seemed to be no issue too small for Kelly to help a cyclist with. If you rode a bike, he treated you like a friend. As an amateur repair-guy myself....I relied on Kelly when I got in over my head & he always threw me a lifevest & pulled me to safety. Thoughts & prayers are with him & his family. We, the Chicago cycling community, will miss you Kelly! Calendar entry added:
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<cite>Kate Shockey said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/harold-kelly-mechanic-at-cycle?page=2&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A182217&x=1#2211490Comment182217"><div>As many of you already know my husband Harold Kelly (Kelly or Hal) died on April 30th 2010 from pulmonary…</div>
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<cite>Kate Shockey said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/harold-kelly-mechanic-at-cycle?page=2&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A182217&x=1#2211490Comment182217"><div>As many of you already know my husband Harold Kelly (Kelly or Hal) died on April 30th 2010 from pulmonary fibrosis. He had some breathing problems for about a year and a half but thought it was asthma or allergies which run in his family. He went to Illinois Masonic Hospital emergency room on February 18th. We thought that it could be managed for several years but it got much worse very quickly. He had oxygen at home and work but was forced to quit on April 14th.<br/> <br/>
On Saturday April 24th, he had to be taken by the fire department to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston. He went downhill very fast. His son Darshan was able to come in from Oakland and was a great comfort to Kelly. The nurses from Rainbow Hospice were wonderful.<br/>
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Pulmonary fibrosis is a terrible disease with a large genetic factor (his older brother Allen died from the same disease a few years ago). Kelly was participating in a study on this disease and was also an organ donor. Donations can be made with a restricted contribution to the Familial Pulmonary Fibrosis program at National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado. The attachment has information.<br/>
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There will be a memorial service at the Margarita Inn in Evanston, Illinois on Saturday July 10th at 3pm <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.margaritainn.com" target="_blank">www.margaritainn.com</a>. If you are coming from out of town mention that you are with the Kelly service. It is a delightful bed and breakfast with 42 rooms and a wonderful grand parlor where the memorial will be held.<br/>
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Oiobviously, he was my favorite bicycle mcehcanic as well as the best one in Chicago. We were married for over 23 years and he was the love of my life.<br/>
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Feel free to let other people know.<br/>
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Kate Shockey<br/>
6828 N Lakewood<br/>
Chicago, IL 60626-3716</div>
</blockquote> As many of you already know m…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-05-10:2211490:Comment:1822172010-05-10T03:51:51.504ZKate Shockeyhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/KateShockey
As many of you already know my husband Harold Kelly (Kelly or Hal) died on April 30th 2010 from pulmonary fibrosis. He had some breathing problems for about a year and a half but thought it was asthma or allergies which run in his family. He went to Illinois Masonic Hospital emergency room on February 18th. We thought that it could be managed for several years but it got much worse very quickly. He had oxygen at home and work but was forced to quit on April 14th.<br />
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On Saturday April 24th, he had…
As many of you already know my husband Harold Kelly (Kelly or Hal) died on April 30th 2010 from pulmonary fibrosis. He had some breathing problems for about a year and a half but thought it was asthma or allergies which run in his family. He went to Illinois Masonic Hospital emergency room on February 18th. We thought that it could be managed for several years but it got much worse very quickly. He had oxygen at home and work but was forced to quit on April 14th.<br />
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On Saturday April 24th, he had to be taken by the fire department to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston. He went downhill very fast. His son Darshan was able to come in from Oakland and was a great comfort to Kelly. The nurses from Rainbow Hospice were wonderful.<br />
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Pulmonary fibrosis is a terrible disease with a large genetic factor (his older brother Allen died from the same disease a few years ago). Kelly was participating in a study on this disease and was also an organ donor. Donations can be made with a restricted contribution to the Familial Pulmonary Fibrosis program at National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado. The attachment has information.<br />
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There will be a memorial service at the Margarita Inn in Evanston, Illinois on Saturday July 10th at 3pm <a href="http://www.margaritainn.com" target="_blank">www.margaritainn.com</a>. If you are coming from out of town mention that you are with the Kelly service. It is a delightful bed and breakfast with 42 rooms and a wonderful grand parlor where the memorial will be held.<br />
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Oiobviously, he was my favorite bicycle mcehcanic as well as the best one in Chicago. We were married for over 23 years and he was the love of my life.<br />
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Feel free to let other people know.<br />
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Kate Shockey<br />
6828 N Lakewood<br />
Chicago, IL 60626-3716 :( ------------meet him 28 ye…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-05-09:2211490:Comment:1821012010-05-09T12:13:24.815Zwig [ isaac ]https://thechainlink.org/profile/isaacgrigsby
:( ------------meet him 28 years ago. When when showed me and my old man our first track bike. At that time CS was bikes upstairs and stock cars in the basement. CHICAGO has lost yet another treasure....<br />
GLAD I got to shake his hand one last time and thank him for his kind words.
:( ------------meet him 28 years ago. When when showed me and my old man our first track bike. At that time CS was bikes upstairs and stock cars in the basement. CHICAGO has lost yet another treasure....<br />
GLAD I got to shake his hand one last time and thank him for his kind words. He will be missed,i've worked…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-05-08:2211490:Comment:1817532010-05-08T01:10:49.555ZEarl Russellhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/EarlRussell
He will be missed,i've worked with this man for 30 years
He will be missed,i've worked with this man for 30 years I like any bike store where t…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-05-03:2211490:Comment:1802042010-05-03T21:00:18.792ZJuliahttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Julia240
I like any bike store where the mechanics are fair. Kelly has been in the loop as one of the go to places that I bring my bike to. As I write this in present tense I feel that he is here to be appreciated. I am sad he is gone. Sincerely, Julia Rooney
I like any bike store where the mechanics are fair. Kelly has been in the loop as one of the go to places that I bring my bike to. As I write this in present tense I feel that he is here to be appreciated. I am sad he is gone. Sincerely, Julia Rooney RIP, a guy who helped me thin…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-05-03:2211490:Comment:1801942010-05-03T20:25:25.079Zherdingbatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/herdingbats
RIP, a guy who helped me think about mechanical problems from a different angle---several times.
RIP, a guy who helped me think about mechanical problems from a different angle---several times. Oh my! This gentleman was by…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-05-03:2211490:Comment:1801032010-05-03T16:14:25.567Zpjc jrhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/pjcavoto
Oh my! This gentleman was by far my favorite mechanic in the entire universe. He would never steer me wrong and gave the most helpful, straight up advise. This was an extreme amount of bicycle information departing our planet. I could go in with the most ridiculous part request and he would know exactly what I needed and pull out of some magical drawer in the shop. We will miss you dearly Kelly!!!
Oh my! This gentleman was by far my favorite mechanic in the entire universe. He would never steer me wrong and gave the most helpful, straight up advise. This was an extreme amount of bicycle information departing our planet. I could go in with the most ridiculous part request and he would know exactly what I needed and pull out of some magical drawer in the shop. We will miss you dearly Kelly!!! he was a great man and this i…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-05-03:2211490:Comment:1800582010-05-03T14:39:12.901Zdan brownhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/danielbrown
he was a great man and this is a wonderful tribute. I loved going into that shop mostly because of him.<br />
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R.I.P. Kelly; the cycling world lost a true hero today ... but we can be certain he has inspired<br />
countless more to become heroes as well.<br />
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Michael - could you post visitation and funeral details here when they become available ?<br />
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thanks<br />
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Dan
he was a great man and this is a wonderful tribute. I loved going into that shop mostly because of him.<br />
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R.I.P. Kelly; the cycling world lost a true hero today ... but we can be certain he has inspired<br />
countless more to become heroes as well.<br />
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Michael - could you post visitation and funeral details here when they become available ?<br />
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thanks<br />
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Dan