In loving memory of Gabe Khouth

Gabriel Forest Khouth November 22, 1972 – July 23, 2019 When Gabe Khouth and I met a few years ago, we instantly bonded through our shared passion for the Ducati Monsters that we were both riding at the time, a friendship which would grow and become solidified through countless motorcycle adventures together. I was privileged to be a part of Gabe’s story during his final years, and on his final day with us. On July 23rd, 2019 we rode out to picturesque Pitt Lake, British Columbia where I witnessed Gabe’s joy in its full glory that day. After taking in the beautiful motorcycle ride to the lake, Gabe slowly puffed on his cigar as he told stories in the riveting way that he did. Gabe talked about the leather jacket that he was wearing, which previously belonged to his beloved father. And he proudly showed off his new tattoo that consisted of motorcycle pistons intertwined with the letters “S“ and “T“, the initials of his daughter Shino and son Toshiro. Indeed,