While posting vehicle images in bendable's MRAP vehicle thread, I was reminded of Deputy Dan Thrush, BCSO.

Dan Thrush was my client and friend; we had love for animals and motorcycles in common.

He brought that Honda ST1300 to show me behind my office one day, when it was the first one to be put into service with BCSO. Not too many days after, I passed it parked outside the Tast O Donut shop and thought I should turn back to give him some shit, and get a photo.
Another regretted entry in the Book of Lost Opportunities. We miss him here in Brevard.




Courage Award: Deputy Dan Thrush
The Courage Award honors an agency member who is committed to the safety and welfare of others, while protecting and serving the citizens of Brevard County despite the most difficult of personal circumstances.


Deputy Dan Thrush began his career with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office in January 1996 as a Patrol Deputy, and in 1999 was assigned to the Motor Unit. Anyone who knows him knows that the two great loves of his life are his beautiful wife and being a Deputy Sheriff assigned to the Motor Unit. He is a Police Motorcycle Instructor and has participated in countless escorts, including presidential motorcades over the years.

To most, Deputy Thrush is known for his daily demonstration of being a consummate professional, his teamwork, his friendship. He is willingness to help others, displaying empathy for his fellow man.

What most of you probably don’t know is that for the past several years, he has been fighting a courageous battle against cancer. He never speaks of his pain or hardship, set-backs or treatments. If you ask him how he’s doing, you’ll always get a smile, see a twinkle in his eye and hear him say, “One day at a time… How are you and your family doing?” His courage and perseverance in the face of adversity is an inspiration to all who know him. He confronts each new obstacle with strength, motivation and a remarkable sense of humor and grace.

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RIP Daniel, my deepest condolences to your Family and Friends.

Sorry for the loss of your friend Richard. It was a Honda ST1300 I was T-boned on when I was in motors.