Memorial Ride for Audrey Hull (Kimberly Yeong Sil Hull), age 25

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Lowrah

I was very sad to hear that a fellow cyclist, “Audrey” Kimberly Yeong Sil Hull, was killed by a truck near the University of Minnesota on Thursday, April 21st.

I first found out about the fatality when I got a phone call from someone that wanted to make sure I was not the victim, because I matched a description that they gave in one report, before they had released Audrey’s name. A very sobering moment.

Our community is small, and tragedies like this hit us hard.  Even if you did not know Audrey- she is one of us!  Let’s take this opportunity to get together and mourn and process and celebrate the life of our fellow cyclist.

Memorial Ride for Audrey Hull (Kimberly Yeong Sil Hull)

Wednesday, April 27
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Van Cleve Park, Minneapolis, MN

From the ride organizer, Kyle Torfin’s Facebook invite:

to mourn the loss of Audrey Hull (Kimberly Yeong Sil Hull), meet us at van cleve park near the u. wear some sort of white in her honor (shorts, pants, shirt, armband, etc). we’ll ride from van cleve park up and down 15th avenue (past the site of the tragedy on the corner of 4th) 25 times (once for each year of her life). we’ll circle around the round-about by eddy hall. total trip loop is 1.5 miles so this memorial ride will be approximately 12.5mi. spread the word.

the route

so, who am i and why am i doing this?
i’m just a minneapolis bike commuter who was deeply saddened by this tragedy. i didn’t know audrey, but hope that many of her friends and/or family and other twin cities cyclists will show up to honor her. may she rest in peace.

with respect and deep sympathy,
kyle torfin

me at twitter: @katcircle or text at 612.616.7702.

For more information: http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/120353624.html

Spread the word, and I’ll see you there.

Peace,
Low

About Lowrah

I'm happy to be a co-organizer for www.greaserag.org. My avatar is courtesy Photos8.com, Creative Commons licensed: http://www.photos8.com/little_boy_ride_bicycle-wallpapers.html
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4 Responses to Memorial Ride for Audrey Hull (Kimberly Yeong Sil Hull), age 25

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  2. Lowrah says:
    April 27, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    And an update from the Facebook event:

    follow on twitter: #audreyride

    hello, thank you for planning to attend the memorial ride for Audrey Hull tonight from 7-9pm cst. please print out this route map for your own use >> http://on.fb.me/mUo4Wp

    the route >> http://bit.ly/hSnzvm

    timeline >>
    •7:00pm please gather near the picnic tables on the east side of van cleve park
    •7:05pm opening remarks
    •7:10pm moment of silence
    •7:12pm ride begins…
    •9pm (approx) ride concludes at van cleve park

    route guides >> watch for these volunteers at certain intersections along the route. please yield to their directions to stop and wait for traffic signals.

    ride marshals >> watch for these volunteers amidst the riders. it is their job to ensure safety.

    special thanks:
    grainger industrial supply, the university of minnesota police and security, the minneapolis police department, the minneapolis park & recreation board, the minneapolis bicycle coalition, the bicycle alliance of minnesota, the neighbors and businesses in dinkytown, and to audrey’s friends and family.

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