This past December 2025 we lost our dad to Pulmonary Fibrosis. A father of 6 and a grandfather to 10, he loved riding, was a professional musician, and a friend to everyone he met.

As a motorcycle enthusiast he traveled tens of thousands of miles all over the country. He taught the Motorcycle Safety Course for many years and was the head of the Airheads in Louisiana - a group of BMW Airhead riders.

As a professional french horn player, he traveled around the world playing with the best ballet companies in the world, on and off Broadway, in Carnegie Hall, at the Metropolitan Opera House, and many more places.

A third generation New Orleanian, he loved his city and gave the best tours to family and friends. He bicycled, walked, and rode everywhere. He lived a very active lifestyle so this disease was incredibly hard on him. Especially the last year when he was housebound.

He made friends everywhere he went, never meeting a stranger, and maintained those friendships for the rest of his life. He was an amazing cook, an incredible dad, and an even better grandpa. 

If you are interested in participating in this fundraiser and riding your own route or joining one of ours, reach out to us for a wearable QR code pointing back to this page ([email protected]). You'll also be able to see "Miles Ridden" on that page and have your added to the count.

Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition that causes lung tissue to become thickened, stiff, and scarred. The lungs eventually lose their ability to transfer oxygen into the bloodstream, making everyday activities such as breathing and walking extremely difficult. It is a progressive disease, which means it tends to worsen over time. Every individual diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis has a unique experience with the disease, and there is no ?standard? or expected clinical course. With no known cure, the disease is often fatal within three to five years of diagnosis. Over 250,000 Americans are living with PF today. Approximately 50,000 new cases are diagnosed each year.

For more information on how your support will make a difference in the lives of PF patients and their families, please visit www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org.