Tributes have been paid to 62-year-old Gordon Endler, who was killed in a road traffic collision whilst riding his motorcycle near Whitwell at the start of July.
As previously reported by Island Echo, emergency services were called just before 21:00 on 1st July to a report of a collision at the junction of Southford Lane and Newport Road involving a Kawasaki motorcycle and a Volkswagen Transporter.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, Gordon John Endler, 62, of Merstone Lane, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Paying tribute to him today, his son Joe said his father was happiest when on his motorcycle, and the family have released a picture of Gordon riding his bike on the Isle of Man.
Joe said:
“Dad was a motorcyclist through and through. He was at his happiest when on two wheels.
“He was a well-known member of the Isle of Wight motorcycle community and could often be seen on his green Kawasaki ZX10 R.
“Not only a father, he was also my best friend.
Article continues below this advertisement “He has passed onto me this passion for motorcycling and in the future I intend to ride in his memory.
“Dad will be sadly missed by his family and friends, he will leave a hole in our hearts and will be missed amongst the Island motorcycle community.”
Officers are continuing to investigate the exact circumstances of the collision. A reconstruction of the crash scene was carried out earlier this month as part of those ongoing investigations.
Anyone with information can call 101, quoting 44200241182.
I am sorry about your news of your dad, I used to know your dad as a child , being brought up in East Cowes and at school at Grange Road and at Cowes High school
Extremely small island I suppose ♂️
I Rode bikes with your dad when I was 16 great bloke always willing to help you out. Rip Gordon.
Remember hearing your name in meny of his story’s
Hi Joe, sorry to hear the news We know he loved his Bike. Did your Dad still have birds. If you need a hand let us know. Pauline and Malk, Alma Cottage, down the road. Take care