Rocky Gesner Tribute
Yesterday at Washougal MX Park we lost a member of the motocross family named Rocky Gesner. Rocky, 18, of Orting Washington was practicing early on Saturday morning for the 5th round of the Northwest National MX Series when he lost control of his bike and was fatally injured.
NEW: Valerie James over at Northwest Motocross has an article up about what happened to Rocky the morning of Saturday May 10th. Click HERE to read more.
NEW: Geraldine Smith created this wonderful video slideshow celebrating Rocky’s life. View the video HERE
NEW: Make sure to check out Rocky’s “Memory Of” website HERE
NEW: A candle light memorial will be held at the Gesner home Wednesday, May 14th around 7:30PM. For more information please call Adam Frost at 360.710.7089
NEW: Rocky’s memorial service will be held on Saturday May 17th at Ski Lake Park in Orting. The address is 17299 S Prairie-Carbon River Rd, Orting, WA.
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Sunday morning many of Rocky’s loved ones took a lap of honor around the track and stopped under his “446″ number plate mounted on a tree to the left of “Horsepower Hill” at Washougal.
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A prayer is announced on the PA system while the riders stop under the number plate.
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Rocky’s number plate displayed on the tree.
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Joey Ruminer’s new bum patch, in memory of Rocky.
Below are some photos I dug up in the Define The Moment archives. These are photos I took of Rocky racing around the Northwest at various tracks from Port Angeles to Richland, WA.
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Also, MotoCast 31 will have footage from Rocky’s lap of honor that took place at Washougal on Sunday the 11th. Once we find out information on the memorial service for Rocky, we will post it here letting everyone know.
We will miss you Rocky, so very much. I am so deeply sorry for what happened, I enjoyed riding with you. You forever will be in our hearts and prayers.
Zac Parks #351
Great job guys. I am glad to see rocky getting some recognition. The kid had great spirit at the track and he will be missed. He will live on in our hearts and memories forever thanks to pictures like these.
we will miss you very much rocky, you were a great guy and a great friend, i will miss riding with you alot, you will forever be in our hearts and prayers. you will be missed.
BRANDON KALLBERG #520
I will miss you so much!! We have so many fun memories together growing up. My thoughts and prays go out to all the people who truly love you and and most esspecially your parents. You were one amazing kid. You will always be in my heart. God Speed 446
Rocky Gesner, everybody at sumner high is going to miss you. you were a great kid to be around. my thoughts and prayers go to the Gesner family and everybody that knew him. im going to miss you a lot buddy. tear up gods motocross track, and remember their is only one throttle position..wide open.
Kyle Ehrenheim #606
We will miss you very much Rocky.You were a great kid,A great friend and a Great rider.You will be missed by everyone.
Joey Covey #101
Rocky 446 Gesner, The countless good memories I have with you, and not a single bad one. You were the most dedicated person I have met in my life, and your dedication and love for the sport shined even when you were hurt. My prayers go out to your family and everyone effected by your passing. We will all miss you. You were the nicest and craziest kid I have ever met; you were ARENACROSS!!! Your spirit lives on in every track we visit. Thank you Andrew and DTM, you did an awesome Job.
Todd Hopkins 827
Very sad to hear the loss. It is tough to loose a loved one, especially before there time. I lost my brother in law at the races a year ago, makes it very tough to go back to. My thoughts are with all who knew and loved him. Very nice tribute.
I didn’t know Rocky personally but my family and my prayer’s are with him and his family. Anytime you lose someone it’s hard but atleast he was doing what he loved most. The Motocross community will miss him.
Rocky Gesner you will always remain in my heart! You were always so happy just to be out on your bike…even at 7 in the morning when most of us were still trying to wake up, you were already energized and ready to ride. I will always remember your dedication to the sport and to the motocross family. I love you and miss you!
I will see you in heaven hun!
To all that loved and knew this young man, his life was taken to soon but he will never be forgotton. my Heart goes out to the parents and family and friend of Rocky’s. I know how it feels to lose someone that is so young I lost someone 1 year ago he al so was a rider,those who know him will kep him in the Hearts forever.. my prayers are with all for a smoth ride to recovery.
Your deff going to be missed!! your in all of our hearts! GODSPEED we love you! i didnt know you as well as most but you were a fun guy to hang out with and the few times i did i enjoyed! your spirit will live on in our hearts and at the track! we will all see you again some day! rip up the track in the sky buddy.
Allyse Priest #416
God Bless you Brother! Our prayers go out to You, the Family and Friends…From all of us here in Southern CA.
God Speed!
To Define the Moment:
Thank you for taking the time to put this together for Rockey Gesner’s friends and family.
Its a hard day at Sumner High School today from what I hear, and many people are mourning his loss.
Motocross is a sport where we knew the outcome, good or bad.
Rocky knew, and he died participating in a sport he loved.
I’d rather lose someone I love to something they love, rather than to some drunk driver in a speeding car, or someone with a gun.
Rocky Gesner is now an angel looking out for all of us at the track racing.
Like what Rocky’s friends have said this weekend at Washougal.
Ride or Die.
Rest in peace Rocky Gesner. 446.
Rocky I’m going to miss seeing you every weekend at the track, we had some good battles on the track, I will always remember you as the same light hearted kid I lined up against so many times these past 3 years. I feel privilaged to have known you, you were a good friend to us all. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Godspeed 446
We will all MIss you and your in my prayers Rocky. You were a Great rider. goood job in all you races u have done. Thanks for putting this together Difine the moment
Rocky, auto isn’t the same without you. You were so bright and funny and it’s just so hard to lose you. You were such an amazing person and we need more people like you in this world. You and your family are in my prayers. I miss you..we all do.
Love Paisley Fao
To truly live, we must live in the moment, In Motocross that is what we all do. It is in this moment that we can remember what it is that we truly do love to do.
As a father I am sadened by this death, I can only hope that the times that you spent with your son were amongst the greatest and joyous memories that you have. Being at the Motocross track’s, traveling to and from the events, the long nights in the garage, prepping bikes and re living the moments.
I am extremely grateful for the times that I get to go to the track with my kids, I get to spend time with them and they are also my Best Friends. I am sure this is the way it was with your Son. My family and I will continue to Honor your son, by living in the moment, just like he did.
Celebrate his life!!
God Bless You.
I did not know Rocky all that well but the few times that I did meet him, he was a great kid. Someone with the enthusiasm and motovation that he had does not come a ong every day, and he will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers will be with everyone who he has come into contact with. GODSPEED 446
Rocky you were such an amazing guy. you had the best sound affects of anyone i’ve ever met. i loved how you could say one thing and it would get on a conversation about the different noises you could make. all your closest friends miss you so much and so does everyone else. as much sadness it brings me that your gone im just glad you left doing the one thing you loved most in life.
my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
keep watching down on all the riders and keep them safe.
<3
Rocky 446 Gesner.
You will always be in our hearts. I cant even say how much you are missed down here and always will be. You always put in 120% into everything especially riding. It was your passion and what you talked about 24/7. Its never going to be the same going to the tracks without you, and without all your stories. You were one of my really good friends and showed me what determination was.. GodSpeed Rocky, you will be with all of us forever!
-CalebChalcraft253
Rocky you were such a great rider. me and myt friend hannah were there on saturday and i was watching you. we will miss you so much and i know everyone at sms and shs will too.
we <3 446
Math class wont be the same. :(
RIP Rocky
To stand in a 300 people circle holding hands in prayer
paying tribute to a young man who touched so many
with his great smile, a young man who loved this sport hart and soul!
This defines why we are racing. We are a family and we lost a big part
with Rocky.
Gesner family, thank you for sharing your great son with us. He may have left us too soon but he will forever be ingrained in our harts!
God Bless
Rocky was one of a kind, he always brought a smile to everyone around him. I know that he will live on in everyones hearts, and will be missed terribly.
Love you bro
Ride in Peace……Godspeed
Wow, I never actually met or new rocky. although I was there saturday. A good friend of mine told me allot about him (alec). And from what I have heard he was a great kid. Im super bummed I didnt know him, he sounds like one hell of a kid.
Godspeed 446
Rocky was a great kid… always smiling, always happy….. very talented, it seemed he was good at everything he did… we will miss him, but we wont forget him…
My 5th grade niece has her first boyfriend this year and by coincedence his senior pen pal is Rocky Gesner, sadly this week he ( Nick )had to be told of what happened this weekend to Rocky and he was very upset… it seemed Rocky touched everyone, even those who only knew him through written words… watch over us Rocky.. Rest in Peace
This just seems to unreal, just a couple minute before we were sitting on our bikes waiting for practice talking, then when i got back to my trailer i heard the news and it dropped me to my knees, i will miss you man, you were a great rider and an all around great person, the track will never be the same without you there, we always had great battles and talked about them after the moto weather i beat you or you beat me, i always respected a person who could do that. im gonna miss you man, you will always be remembered.
Alec Watts#83
Rocky was a good racer. We all knew he was going to go pro. It was a matter of time. Whether or not i knew rocky on a true personal level, it still hurts me to see him gone. Not smiling to everyone in the halls, no more friendly hellos.He was taken from us to early but the memory anf love for him will never fade. My prayers go out to his family and good friends that now have to deal with this unfortunate loss. His memory will always be with everyone cherished no matter what
Please leave your thoughts and memories of Rocky on his Memorial Website:
rocky-gesner446.memory-of.com
Our prayers and thoughts go out to your family Rocky. The few times my son and I came out to see you race and the moments I got to ssee you and your father working together will always be with me. Your numbers are with me on my race truck. You where truly a good person and will be missed.
Our prayers are with the family and friends of Rocky. He will always be in our hearts.
Our prayers are with the family and friends. He will be in our hearts always.
Our hearts and are prayers to all
GOD SPEED 446
I didnt know rocky long having just met him this year, however in the short time he was in my life it was obvious that you would never be able to find a more caring or kind hearted person no matter how hard you looked. it was a rough day at Sumner High School for every single life he touched and even those that didnt neccesarily know him. Rocky was a good racer and a great friend. R.I.P. Rocky
OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY & FRIENDS OF ROCKY. ON MARCH 17, 2007 WE LOST OUR NEPHEW BLAKE WEBB WHILE PRACTICING AT HORN RAPIDS. I CANT BEGIN TO DESCRIBE THE NEXT MOMNENT,THE NEXT HOURS, OR THE NEXT DAYS. WITH THE LOVE OF OUR FAMILY, FRIENDS & THE SUPPORT & GENEROSITY OF THE RACING COMMUNITY OUR FAMILY IS HEALING. THOSE OF YOU THAT ARE CLOSE TO ROCKY’S FAMILY ARE THE TOOLS
THAT WILL HELP THIS FAMILY HEAL.JUST BE THERE FOR THEM, LAUGH WITH THEM, CRY WITH THEM, BUT MOSTLY LOVE THEM. ROCKY WILL SHOW HIMSELF TO YOU EVERYDAY IN THE MOST SUTTLE WAYS. HE WILL ALWAYS BE BESIDE YOU ALL. HE WILL MAKE YOU COUNT YOUR BLESSING & BOW YOUR HEAD TO THE LORD. WE HONOR OUR NEPHEW BY MAKING THIS SPORT SAFER THROUGH OUR SUPPORT OF THE(BLAKE WEBB SAFETY AWAREBESS FOUNDATION)TO THE GESNER FAMILY. YOU ARE IN ARE HEARTS. THE BORLEYS
Rocky you were THE most amazing person i knew. You were nice to like evryone. I guess it was just your time. I’ll miss you a lot.
I guess tuesday will just have to wait babe.
rocky you were a great rider and a great friend gonna miss you alot you were one of a kind.You will be remebered by all of us and never forgotten.Watch over all of us and keep us safe. You and your family are in all of our prayers rest in peace brother
Jory Preston 169
Its tough man we miss you alot bro.You and your family are in our prayers.Watch over all of us up there dude.You were a good friend to everyone and are deeply missed by everyone. You were one of a kind and no one will ever be able to replace you. Rest In Peace our memorys of you live on
Jory Preston 169
Rocky, you had such an amazing affect on so many people’s lives, even mine, and i never got to know you. but every time i saw you i noticed you because you were always smiling or laughing and having a good time. i really admired that. and when i read your about me on your myspace it really put things in perspective for me, you’re an inspiration to everyone and i will never forget you. your positive attitude shined everywhere you went and your presence lit up the halls. we all really miss you but this will make us all stronger. you went out doing what we all know you loved, so tear up moto heaven and i know every time your bros get on the gate, it’ll be dedicated to you. you were loved and cared for by so many people. rest in peace 446 your memory will never fade, at every track and everyone who knew you or know of you. you’ll be in our hearts forever. <3
Rocky I did not know you all that well but just being around you was awesome. I remember times when you and shon came to the puyallup skate park and rode bicycles. me and other friends would sit and wait to watch as i did when you rode a motorcycle. you were amazing at what you did. you could make others happy just by being you. you were taken too soon. you will be missed. rip rocky.
thank you for being the great person you are .
you seriously was the funniest kid in second lunch last year
and sumner high will miss you
rest in peace bro
Alas friend of the two wheel sport we all love so much,
we’re so sorry for your too soon passing in this world……..and so young! Godspeed Rocky, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
BIFF
Rocky, i love you, so much. I rememeber you ‘always and forever.’
Rocky, you were such an inspiration to my two boys Lucas #342 and Caleb #253. I remember a time when we were riding at Riverdale with you and the rest of the regular MX’ers. I was amazed at your riding skills and the way you encouraged Lucas and Caleb to ride faster!! You were an awesome kid. GO #446
hi rocky,
i havent even talked to you in awhile, probably since i left orting.
but i went to school with you for 8 years. i member when we would play in your back yard in 3rd grade all the way up to 8th we would go swimming in elises pool ride scooters. ahh you were so amazing and probably the nicest person i knew. i dont no what to say, im in complete shock i cant believe your gone. i feel like this is a bad dream and i just wanna wake up. you are going to be missed by 100’s of people. so many people love you and care about you, you are truly a inspriation to so many people. watch over us kid, make this world a better place. we love you and miss you. you will always be remembered and in our hearts. you are a hero to so many people, & your one of mine. see you soon bud.
Norcal’s thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Rocky, i never met you but godspeed. Fly with the angels buddy.
RIP #446
TO ROCKY’S FAMILY…..WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE DID NOT KNOW ROCKY BUT FROM WHAT WE HAVE READ FROM ALL HIS FRIENDS THAT HE WAS A GREAT PERSON. WE WILL KEEP YOU AND ROCKY IN OUR THOUGHTS:(
To all Rocky’s family and friends; from the moment I met Rocky I knew he was special. Ashley kept trying to tell me they were just friends, but as her Aunt I knew she was in love. Soon after we met him, they started dating and what a pair. So beautiful, both of them and so in love. It was a wonderful 1 1/2 relationship with many ups and downs, a break-up or two and get back togethers. Through it all, they remainded friends and it was the best thing of all. They will forever be in each other’s hearts and Rocky will be missed by all of Ashley’s family. Like Ashley said, Grandma will finally get to meet her love as they are both now in heaven together. Her Papa has enjoyed meeting all the family and sends his heartfelt condolences to each of you. Rocky was one of those beautiful souls that left a lasting impression on every person he met. Bright, kind, charming and a beautiful light. I guess the saying is true, only the good die young and he was the best! Ride on the highest clouds now and God speed dear Rocky.
We would like to thank all the people that have shown so much love and care for the whole Gesner family during this period. The best medicine we have had the last couple of days came from the young people that dropped by and showed their love for our grandson. Hearing the laughter from Rocky’s bedroom lifted our spirits. We would not have traded a moment with Rocky in order to save the pain we are going through. Thank-you, Thank-you, Thank-you!!!! Kids stop by and see Bret and Shari anytime you feel like it, they love you all. Love to the moon and back!! And if thats not enough back and forth again.
rocky,
we all love u very much and u will be missed by alot of people, but never forgotten!! i remmeber when we were liek 12 years old riding our dirt bikes at cory’s and were kept going off the jump to see who could get the most air!! and then i did a superman!! lol. I will miss your smiling face and the laughs we had together!!! you will always be in my heart like a brother! I MISS YOU and your in good place!! love u rocky gesner #446! RIP
Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Rocky. We did not know him personally, but it hit home for a lot of us. We were at the track when this happened. My son rides in the 50 class. Need less to say, he did not ride to his fullest on his first moto. We were down at the starting gate when the EMT’s brought him down.
From the time we heard that Hyper X was making shirts, both of my children were down there bugging them so they could show their respect.
On Sunday, my son would not ride until he had a shirt to wear over his gear. He rode his heart out for Rocky Sunday and did Great.
God bless you all and our prayers are with you.
Rocky, your were an amazing friend, there was never a dull moment with you around. Everything you did was 110% no matter what. I will think about you everyday for the rest of my life until i can come ride with you in heaven. You were the most solid person i have and will ever meet, i know that i will never live up to what you accomplished in the 18 years you were alive but im going to try as hard as i can everyday because you are a true inspiration. I know that everytime line up on the gate you will be there with me, everytime i have AC/DC blasting driving down the road you will be there with me, and i know that through thick and thin everyday….you will be there with me. You will be greatly missed by all who knew you.
Godspeed buddy…..no….Rockyspeed
I just want to say how sorry I am to the Gesner Family. We were there Saturday when the accident happened. I have to say that that day changed my outlook on life. That something so precious can be taked just like that in a sport that we as a family and rider love so much. My son knew Rocky but I never met him but from the sounds of it…he was a great kid. My prayers to the whole family. May god be with you in this difficult time.
This is truly an unexpected thing! And it just makes me so sad that such a nice kid like this is just gone like that. My heart goes out with prayer to his family and loved ones
Rook Jewell 156
Rocky~
You have touched everyones heart in some way!! I may not have know you but I wish I had. You seemed like an amazing guy who everyone loved. My prayers are with and your family and friends! Things at school have been really hard these past couple of days! May you rest in peace! Ride hard in heaven for all of us down here!!!
We all love&miss you Rocky!!
Hey Rocky,
I remember that day we were playing soccer when we became buddys. I wish i could see you agian, and i will just not right now. I hope your hain a great time up there rippin up the track! I miss you a lot and the presence you always had would always brightin evryone up no matter how there day was going! I hope to see you again soon! Love you and miss you Rocky! Watch over us.
Jen Wilson
Rocky,
You were one of my really good friends at the track. i will never forget you. I remember us talking right before practice started and you were making me laugh. I also remember you being crazy and trying to do anything to do to take the win. But when the dust seddled and the moto was over, you were the coolest kid to be around. Always making me laugh and smile. Once again Rocky, i will miss you and you will be in my heart for ever. Love you rocky.
-Josh *321
rocky carol and I wish we could have seen you race I know you were dedicated and true to the sport you remind me of your dad when we rode carol and I will miss youe smile and your bike talk at family gatherings we will think of you and your family often -Ride on.
Rocky,
I never met you personally, but I got to know you through Ashley. I am her boss at EC and she never said a bad thing about you. I was so excited to one day get to meet you, as I heard you were a fantastic rider and a great person. Our heart goes out to the Gesner family and Ashley for their loss. Keep riding…
Maraschky Family #399
To the Gesner family and the many friends of Rocky Gesner.
Over the past 30 years I have grown to know and love the community that we call Motocross. Standing in towers with a microphone in my hand I have been fortunate to call the names of each and every rider on any given weekend, as well as experience the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat through all of your eyes. The passion and togetherness that all of us feel about our sport is unparalelled. On Satuday morning as I hugged my son Broc at the tower, told him to do his best and have fun as I do every race, he lined up for practice next to a young man named Rocky with the #446 as he had done many times before over the past three years. Rocky Gesner caught everyones eye on a weekly basis! His unbridled enthusiasim for our sport inspired, motivated and gave all of us hope that we could win on any Sunday or plain just have fun trying even if we did’nt, reminding us all why we started riding dirtbikes in the first place because it brought joy to our hearts and a smile to our faces, Rocky was motocross. My son Broc,daughter Brianna and I wish to send our heartfelt condolences to all who knew Rocky especially his Mother and Father whom have been such an inspiration to so many other riders and thier families with out even knowing it!!!! Rocky it was a pleasure to announce your name because you always caught my eye and never gave up.
Sometimes all of us take the little things for granted something I have been told over and over that Rocky did not do, he should never be forgotten. He will ride through the wind and jump through the heavens watching over all of us becuase thats what Rocky did, making all of us believe we were WINNERS! Thank-you to all who made Sunday morning so special by joining hands and remembering our fallen hero #446 God Speed Rocky……
The Barnes Family
Brian, Brianna and Broc #241
To Rocky’s Parents,
As a motocross mom, my thoughts and prayers have been with you since we heard the news Saturday morning. I knew Rocky just a little as he was friends with our sons Lucas 342 and Caleb 253. The few times I met him, I was always impressed with his friendliness and maturity and my husband, Wayne, would always make comments to me after motocross events about what a neat kid Rocky was. Lucas and Caleb just can’t stop talking about what fantastic parents you guys are, and how you guys loved Rocky so much, how much time you spent together, and how Rocky’s dad was his best friend. Your whole family has been such a fantastic role model in so many ways to our sons. If there is ever anything we can do, please ask. We are all very affected by this great loss. We really feel for you.
Michelle Chalcraft
Rocky,
I can’t believe that you’re gone. You were one of those people who seemed like they would live forever, always conquering the world, every step of the way. I have so many good memories of you while you went to Orting. I remember in fourth grade when we were playing prisoners of war or something and you accidently pulled the muscle in my arm and I started crying. But you totally came to the nurse’s office with me and stayed with me until I felt better. You had such a kind heart. I remember all the crazy jokes we made in Biology and when you had to put those forks on your fingers for the science project! Good times…good times. You were such a down-to-earth person and I really appreciated that. I’ll miss you a lot!!
To the Gesner Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. Rocky was such an incredible kid. Although it’s hard that his life only lasted 18 years, he truly lived them to the fullest. He inspired me to live big and to make the most of what days I have left. He will be missed greatly by all.
to all of rockys friends and family, my prayers go out to you all. i never really knew rocky but i saw him all the time at the track and the way he rode just gave me motivation, and when i was hangin with shon at the races rocky and shon would always kinda act as my brothers, but he will be missed very much and we love you for know and forever rocky,
rocky 446 –we set here and read your comments about rocky and how he has touched your hearts and lives and agree what a loss to mankind!! your thoughts and kindness are very commforting and greatly appreciated! to a supper moto-cross rider who has gone to join his father in heaven and will be missed. rocky will always live in our hearts . its been a great 18 years we love you!!
Rocky was the best person I knew. He truly lived his life to the fullest, and had the oppurtunity to be the greatest he could be, and took that and used it. I love that kid, he was one of my good friends. I only had a short time with him, and since the beginning of my senior year he has made this the best year of my life. He taught me so much about life, and how to live it and believe in myself. He always cheered me up in 4th period, and knew when I was sad or angry, and always came up and gave me a hug, and told me that he was there if I wanted to talk. He was a true friend to everyone, and everyone he met loved him. He was great at what he did, and everything he did he excelled at. Thanks for everything Rocky.
I send my prayers and wishes out to the Gesner family, and I will have them in my thoughts always.
I’ll miss you Rocky, you were an inspiration in my life truly.
Rest in peace my friend, we’ll see you in eternity.
Seeing a friend pass away is the hardest thing that i have had to go through in my entire life, knowing that you rocky were one of the most genuine guys i have ever met, makes it even harder. You taught everyone to live everyday doing what they loved. You made me smile everyday that i saw you. Sweet, nice, outgoing and kind are words that dont even begin to describe the type of person you were.
Getting to know you was one other the greatest things i have experienced in high school. you were one of the most intelligent guys that i have ever met. And i cant believe how much of an incredible athlete you were. you were an amazing swimmer and an unbelievable diver. you creamed the competition everytime. and at the same time you were tearing up the dirt track, smoking everyone.
i will never forget seeing you everyday. you were an amazing guy. enjoy eternity.
we will never forget you.
[my heart goes out to all your family. i hope they know that you were an incredible kid and they should be proud of everything you have accomplished.]
I am a Motocross Mom that did not know Rocky (I have watched him race tho), but from all I have read it was way to early for him to leave us. I have quite a few friends that knew Rocky, they all have nothing but good to say about him, sounds like he was a terrific son, brother, grandson and friend! Motocross parents are special, we have the understanding of why our kids live, love and breathe motocross. To the family of Rocky, I cannot even imagine, you have been in my thoughts since Saturday morning and I don’t even know you. God bless you all, Rocky will be missed by so many!
We at PhotobyG are sadden by your lost our
thoughts and prayers go out to the Gesner family and friends.
you will be missed sooo much Rocky, you where a positive happy thinking guy who all you wanted to do is ride that bike. i will miss always going riding with you and seeing who can get to the first turn first.this is gonna be one thing that is going to be hard to get off my mind. well i love you man and you will always be in my heart and never be forgotten. be safe up there for all of us and we all have your back.
Rocky was an amazing guy. Everyone loved him dearly and he always put a smile on peoples faces. He was always the first one to do something big and was never afraid of anything. He inspired me to go for things. We had court sports together last semester and he was the funniest guy there and always excepted challenges no matter what. He will be missed so much by everyone.
Ride or Die #446
Love you bro
Rocky was an amazing guy. He akways made people smile and always had the best attitude. He was down for anything and was always the first one to try something crazy. He has inspired me to go for things no matter what and if people dont like you for who you are then thats their problem. He will be missed so much by everyone. we all love you bro. “Ride or Die” #446.
You were always a good guy too see around at the track. I know you will be riding in the sky. You will be greatly missed by the whole NW MX community, but always rememberd. More than anyone i can honestly recall you enjoyed motocross in every way shape and form.
God Speed
#446
446…….
“When i woke up this morning it was a good day. Tomarrow when i wake up it will be a good day and the next day will be a little bit like the last. If i could be doing one thing right now it would be riding.” Its hard to find the words that explain the impact you had on so many peoples lives in the short time you were here. You were such an insperation, no matter what you were doin you always had someting to offer. I didnt have the privelage of knowing you very well but you still had a major impact on me and my outlook on life. Yesterday, to see all the people who came in memory of you was amazing, so many people touched and so many people hurt by one individual. Its apperant that you may be gone but you will never NEVER be forgotten.
God speed #446……..
i would like to say thank you to all the friends and family who attended last nights canle light vigil at the Gesner home. It was amazing to see the mass of people who should up to show their love and support. It was a very special and comforting night. I was asked to put a story on here that was told by GRANMA GESNER to me last night.
She Said, ” She beleives that Rocky was never meant to be here on earth. That he was a beautiful sole up in the heavens who one day was looking down thru the clouds and saw a dirtbike. Of course it was a Yamaha. So Rocky snuck away from heaven, and he RODE that dirtbike. When God realized he was gone, he simply took Rocky back. So she knows he is still up there looking down upon us all.”
Rocky, no wonder you were such an incredible kid! You have some of the greatest relatives. What a close and strong family. You also had some great friends. There was a huge turnout. Rest in peace 446.
Bret & Shari, our hearts go out to you! Rocky was such a sweet boy, and a very talented rider. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Jim, Joan, Tiffany & Brent (#23)
Rocky was in my US history class and always had something intelligent and witty to say. We all looked forward to his comments. It didn’t matter if you were his best friend or barely knew him, his love to ride and his excitement for life shined in everything he did. He was here to teach us something and he left to teach us something as well. If we could all just be a little more like Rocky, ourlives would be complete. He inspired me to be a happier person and to not focus so much on the little things.
thanks rocky, you’ve taught me so much :)
my prayers are with you and your family.
live. laugh. love. … always.
Rocky,
I remember seeing you EVERYDAY in the hall and right by our 3rd periods.
You always gave me that cute little wave and smile. It always put a smile on my face and brightened up my day.
It tears me upside to think that you are actually gone. But you know what?
i KNOW you will be looking down on all of us and being our guardian angel.
Wait, you already were our guardian angel. :D
I was at our candelight service last night at your house. You have such an amazing house. I LOVE your room, its a bit messy but it was your room, and was a part of you. You would be so happy with how many people you have touched in your life and how many are down here wishing we would all spend one more moment with you.
I hope your having fun tearin’ up the track in Heaven, i bit its amazing. We all
will watch over your family for you. They will be in great hands.
By the way, your mom is such an amazing person.
YOU WERE an amazing person.
you touched many lives, and will continue to do that
forever!
I love you!
I will miss you and NEVER forget you!
<3 Michelle
p.s you will be proud with how much we are doing to
celebrate your life!
July 2007 i was an aquatience of rocky and ashley. i didnt know him but we all hung out at washougal together. even though i didnt know him im deeply sad about his death. i cant imagine the pain some of his close friends are going through. i wish all of his friends and family the best.
RIP ROCKY GESNER 446 <3
You rocked my world Rocky! I remember hangin out at the pool and your smile would literaly light the room. You always came in injured though whether it was a broken leg or arm you still smiled:) It’s almost impossible for me to believe that your gone…I know that you will always be remembered whether it’s at the track or on the diving board your awesomeness will always be in mind. I MISS YOU! I’ll never forget you either.
-RIP Rocky
Rocky
Last night at the candle lighting it was amazing to see how many people were there. I cant believe that you impacted that many people in your life. You are truly an amazing guy. It was good to hear all the stories that were told about you and get to know you just a little bit better. I am so glad I got to watch you ride on Thursday. You could tell it was what you loved and lived for. I am just still in shock to know that the last time i was going to see you was when you walked down my front porch steps and turned around and said “see ya later” with that little smile on your face that you always do and then you raced off to finish your senior project. Rocky you have made a huge impact on my life in just this short time and I will never forget you. I miss you!
you will be missed man. you were an amazing rider and person. i know i speeak for alot of people when i say your are some one i look up to ever though im older. You WILL ALWAYS be in my heart and prayers. see ya soon man!
you will be missed man. you were an amazing rider and person. i know i speak for alot of people when i say your are some one i look up to every time i ride . You WILL ALWAYS be in my heart and prayers.
What beautiful people who attended the Candle Light gathering at Bret and Shari’s, to the people that attended Rocky’s Memorial. We thank you. The love you showed for one another was awesome, something we will never forget. Our love for you will be never ending. We have fond memories of Rocky from the time he was born to the passing of his life. We will cherish those memories forever. Our love and support go out to Bret and Shari, Dana and Shaun and Keri. We couldn’t be more pride of our family. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts.
To the Gesner Family.
The first time we met Rocky was when Rocky was in the 6th Grade, our first encounter was a fight on the bus between Rocky and our son Jon. Little did we know then that they would develope a long friendship from that. Jon learned a great deal from Rocky in reqards to motorcross bikes and some of the tricks. They did not stop there, they also shared the same passion for skateboarding.
Jon has been up to the house for the candlelight and the family attended the Memorial at Ski Lake.
We will all miss him.
Seemed like no matter what Rocky always had the smile on his face.
Today I saw the old chevy pickup come down the hill, I looked into the cab like always expecting to see Rocky at the wheel. There was a young lady at the wheel.
To the Bret and Shari and the Girls, You have are deepest thoughts.
To Rocky, we will all see you again, go in peace, you have touched us all.
Gary, Sheryl, Tasha, Jon, Ben and Gary Jr.
rocky, you were a great person and friend. ive never seen you race, but if it was like anything els you did, i know you were fanominal at it. i love you man, and i miss you. and i will always respect your. rest in peace rocky.
P.S. because of you i will always know the right line to take.
I have never met Rocky, but this is something i havent been able to get over. This kind of thing happening is so hard to cope with. I am a senior, one of my classmates died last month, and i know its a hard time for everyone
My prayers go out to his friends and family.
We will definitely miss “The Rock #446″!!! Rocky’s family has established a Memorial Vocational Scholarship in Rocky’s name to be awarded annually to a deserving Sumner High School graduate interested in more education toward a vocational career. Those wishing to donate can send a check to:
Sumner-Bonney Lake Educational Foundation,
Attn: Ann Cook, Director
1202 Ward Avenue, Sumner, WA 98390
Note on check bottom: “Rocky Gesner Memorial Vocational Scholarship”
Donations are tax deductible per IRS Code 501-C(3).
If you have any questions, contact Ms. Cook at 253-91-6000.
The family extends its heartfelt thanks for your participation in Rocky’s continuous memorial.
Rest in Peace, Rocky.
Rocky you were an amazing person. You will always be remembered. You’ll always be missed. I only met you a few times. But i remember the first time i met you at Five Mile. Aha you gave me the goofiest grin after you made fun of the how high pitched my voice is. Watch over us. Save us a good spot in heaven.
<3
Rocky,
We didn’t know eachother to well. But one thing about you that i have always remembered is that you could make everyone laugh. We had P.E. together in middleschool. you were in 8th i in 7th. I’ll never forget that year. It was awesome havin you in that class.
When you died it felt like something was gone. Life wasn’t as important. But there was something to strive for. I just didn’t know it until just recently. I know one of your friends from sumner (Tyler J.) he told me a lot about how you two were friends and everything.
You died doing something you love. Its how someone should pass. Doing something them love. Striving for that final lap or what ever it might be. You didn’t know you were going to pass but it hit you so suddenly.
God bless you and your family and friends. I hope when its my time to go and i do we can be friends up in heaven. Get to know eachother because we never had a chance when you went to orting.
God bless everyone.
-Sam Dey
rocky man its just not the same wit out u… every week the group and counselors have been getin around and reminisin bout the good times wit u.. its sad but good at the same. time i miss u bro.. a lot.. ill be vistin ur parents soonn ill telll em hi for ya
rocky
so we finally got our math tests back the other day that you kept asking me how i did on it, so i wanted to tell you. i ended up getting a 12 out of like 30. haha woops =] i guess you really should have helped me with math instead of watching Juno. oh well.. it was completely worth it.
I remeber when I first moved here. I was so scared, and didn’t really know anyone, then I met Rocky. He was my first best friend, and my first real crush. As we grew older,I started to see how he had grown into an amazing young man and I could not have asked for anyone better to be in my life. Rocky, you were there when I needed someone, and you always knew how to make me smile, even though I didn’t want to. You brightened my day and gave everyone hope. You have become the most memorable person in my life as well as others. Now I know this message is a little late, but you can’t put a time limit on a good-bye. I will always love Rocky Gesner. Ride hard bud. Godspeed #446
We pray that we will be able to ride with you in the big moto-cross track in the sky…..Say hello to Evel Knievel …GODSPEED # 446
you were an extremely nice guy,you were always such a light hearted kid and a fast motocross racer,you wold have been pro i guaruntee,you dont deserve this :(
may your soul live on and have your sprit watch over us R.I.P. God Speed Rocky Gesner 446
-kimo combs #320
I never got to know him very well. But the few times i talked to him and the many times Ive seen him ride it inspires me to ride with a passion. Its to bad to see a fellow rider pass away.
RIDE IN PEACE ROCKY
you are going to be well missed.
JP 72 & 78
rocky,
man when i heard you passed away i thought they were kidding or got the wrong name atleast. but no they said it during school after it happened. Man going to school with you from 3rd grade to senior year was awsome you were always funny and out going but never a downner. You will be missed buy thousands of people. My best wishes goes to your family and friends who were completely afficted. ROCKY GESNER 446 FOREVER
We will all miss you although i remember seeing you race; u didnt know me i. Just to let u know me and my family will miss you.
God Sped Rocky.
I would not be shocked to find out he was wearing a Leatt-Brace and that the Leatt was what broke the clavicle which caused his death.
I look forward to getting the EVS neck brace.
rocky. i really miss yooou. you were always there for me it was really nice being yooour neighbor. everytime i walk out my back door i look at yoour house and everynight before i go to bed i try to look up there with out crying. you really meant something to me and you were a really nice guy. everytime i ride i think about yoou. im just glad you died doing something you loved.
we had some great memories like when me you zack, and kelsi were driving up our hill in the snow. you lil red car could barly make it but no one wanted to walk soo me and kelsi were in the back seet jumping and zack got out and was pushing us and you were whipping the windsheld soo yoou could see outta it and you cept on saying to me and kelsi stop breathing, soo you could see out the windows.
haha it was really fun. then once me, kelsi and zack got out of the car. we picked upp snow balls and were throwing them at yoou. and the one i threw landed in the back of your car. hahah. then one other night it was like at 3 in the morning. zack, kelsi, you and i all built 2 snowmen in the middle of the road. hahaha. that was great. also i remember on the bus you would always make fun of how small me and kelsi were.v :)
ahh well rocky im always thinking about you either when im looking at your house or riding. i love and miss yoou sooooo much. rest in peace god bless you and keep you safe. :)
love maria # 213
Rocky Gesner,
My whole family is shocked that such a great rider like you is gone.You were such an amazing rider and person, even though i have never personally met you, but my brother devin has..he said that you were one hell of a dude..its so sad that your gone i really feel bad for your parents, i know how they feel..i lost my cousin 2 years ago at washougal, on the down hill, close to where you crashed):
rip up the track in heaven rocky!
everyone in the motocross community will miss you greatly!
R.I.P ROCKY!
#569 katiere’ criss.
rocky, i know i only met you a few times at the skate park, but you were an AMAIZING person and rider. you will be missed. we all love you and will keep you in our prayrs. ride in peace.
Matt *808
dude a lot of time has gone by and i dont think im ready for second semester in auto. its gonna be hard not having you around. well even though you would have graduated. but still… miss you bro.
Ehrenheim #606
Go big, Go bigger, Go bigger then everyone
Hey, Rocky :(
so i pretty much miss you more and more each day. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. we had so so so so many great times. from causing chaos at nationals or camping to cuddling and watching sad love movies haha. man we had alot of fun i will never forget anything weve done or said. i hang out with our friends all the time and we just end up either laughing or crying because of all the fun weve had. i miss you everyday all day. i now have a new number. and i dont race anymore. sadddd day i know. but once i turn 18 i will race on! haha. you make me smile anytime i think of you.. well i am in class and just thought of you alot so i thought i would right you again. :)
I Love You!! XOXO.
love bestiee… 174.
keep tearin it up in heaven :) xoxoxoxoxxoxooo :)
I didn’t know Rocky, But i hope he protects us all…
R.I.P.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To the Gesner Family,
I did’nt personally know Rocky,my brother goes to SHS with him and so does Joey R. Im so sorry for the loss but it seems like heaven will love him and love his riding up there. Tear up the track in heaven for us Rocky the track is open and ready for you. You will be missed so much see there man.
GOD BLESS Clarissa
i have been going to school with rocky since the 3rd grade. riding with him going to partys hanging out was just the best times that we had no bad times cause the kid was never a downer. man nothing will ever be the same. but when i dont think about the good times i just look at my right forearm.(i have rockys name and number tattooed on my forearm) we had too many good times to list. i wish there was a botton that i could push to go back ten years to when we where just kids. if there was anyway that i could give my life for yours believe it i would. when i heard about the wreck i couldnt sleep for weeks. and the tree that we planted for you will be the biggest tree ever.
firefighter_hughes
( kyle hughes)
Rocky,
even tho i only seen you at the races a few times im really sorry about what happened and u will always be in my thoughts and prayers!! i wish that this could of never happened to such an awesome guy like you…. you are very missed and we know we will all see you again someday.. we also know you are always looking over us to make sure we are all safe!
Jade Jansen 427
Motorcycle racing is an idiotic sport anyways.
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