Comments on: Breaking News. Ex Titan Motorcycles Don Proudfoot Shot To Death.

By: Cyril Huze

Cyril Huze — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:09:05 +0000

Most opinions, one way or the other, have been expressed. Consequently, I close this comments section.

By: Conrad

Conrad — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:01:14 +0000

How about everyone shut the fuck up. I am getting sick and tired of hearing from people that he “got what he deserved” or “the theif is dead thank God”. Go fuck yourselves. Grow up and grow some balls. Why couldnt you tell him to his face when he was alive? Oh because youre a pack of pussies and the only time you feel “safe” is when the dead cannot dispute back. Let the dead rest in peace and I pray to God that his family is not reading the comments some of you selfish pricks are writing down. I really wish Cyril would close this commentary down because I am getting very pissed as well as many others.
Grow up people, how would you feel if your family had to be put through this situation and had to read all the bullshit that you are putting down on this blog?

Maybe you should think about the “what if” factor and regroup your thoughts.

By: mike

mike — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:53:55 +0000

i was one of the honest people who trusted the ” o so nice don ” got taken for $16,000.00 from the boy. i feel for his family though. i wonder how many of the bleeding hearts in this blog were screwed big by him and still say he’s a nice guy.

By: Nusheriff

Nusheriff — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:27:41 +0000

Well, one thing is for sure, Donn you got what you wanted. You wanted notoriety in this business. You got it. Some loved you, some hated you. Maybe being notorious gave you all that. Maybe being the life of the party and picking up the tab for your friends gave you that. Maybe squashing people, dealers, employees, customers and suppliers gave you that. You see, we all had our reasons for dealing with you. Some are bitter, some are hurting, and some are wondering how life can deal the hand that gets dealt.
Why do good things happen for bad people? Why do bad things happen to good people? I believe only God knows. I have seen you at your best, and at your worst. Everyone has a good and bad side. Everyone has a white dog and a black dog. How will we know which one was the strongest? Because that is how we will be remembered.

Many here have passed judgment on you. In the end, it’s above our pay grade.

RIP Donn

By: Chrome Bro's suck. LOL

Chrome Bro's suck. LOL — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:55:43 +0000

I remember folks driving by and shooting at his dealership, must be because they loved him LOL. I remember the pig head somebody put on his car, must be because they wanted to give him a thank you gift LOL. I remember him taking money for extended warrantees, never truning them in and laughing while putting their money in his pocket, must be because he was looking out for them LOL. I remember when i went into his dealership all of them ( His workers) and i mean all of them laughing and saying how glad they were he was out of town, must be because they loved him so much LOL. I remember all the lawsuites he had going, must be because he wanted to be close to them LOL. I remember him crying like a baby when he got his ass kicked, must be because he was so happy someone was paying attention to him LOL. It is sad his Mom has to go thru this, but that is something HE SHOULD OF THOUGHT OF. Give me a break with all the bleeding heart good guy stuff Father don did LOL. What?, just because he passed on now he’s a great guy LOL. I knew him as long as most of you have and if you want people to say decent things about you, then you should live a decent life and that is something he was to arrogant to do. He always thought he was slick, i guess he was wrong. The only people i ever heard say nice things about him were the leeches on his side getting a free ride. You don’t get to live your life like a thief and burn folks and expect to have nice things said about you. YOU HAVE TO EARN IT. The truth hurts. It always is and will always be, what goes around comes around. Your not bad mouthing a guy when it’s the truth. As for Hope being part of the dealership in FL. Thats news to me and i would know. I wonder if it’s hot where he is? Oh and buy the way, i didn’t know if i robbed a bank it was ok as long as i didn’t steal alot of cash. Thanks for the tip chrome bro’s LOL.

By: James in MI

James in MI — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:39:25 +0000

People actually partied with this loser? And thought he was a good guy? I’m surprised that no one has mentioned how vain he was. Glorifying himself like he was some actual bad ass. Put himself in his own made up videos, paid some band to put his name in a song, even made posters promoting Titan with a drawing of his likeness on it. The dude was a little travelocity elf. Eventually, the good Lord up above decides when its time to pull the bad people out of this world, when he’s decided that they’ve done enough damage, they’re OUT OF HERE!!! I agree with retired president. I can only imagine the list of suspects. I bet the list was longer with enemies, than he had friends.

By: Chrome Brothers 2 KH

Chrome Brothers 2 KH — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 03:08:14 +0000

For years the Harley Dealers charged $3000 -$5000 over RETAIL Full sticker .They made EXTRA Millions and Millions.Isn’t this the exact same as what Donn might have done in your minds? No offence but no one shot and killed and Murdered these Harley Dealer Owners who ripped off the Bikers also for Megabucks over the years.
I guess what they did was OK since it was Harley BFD Davidson NOT Titan.
You might want to use more common sense before you accuse .If Donn got someone for $1000 here and then it’s chump change to what The Harley Dealers got you Bikers for like $3000 – $5000 Per Bike ..Most of You bought 3-5 new Bikes over 14 years.. Do the Math..They Financed their Rip off so you’d care less.

Donn looks like an Angel compared to this Grand Harley Rip Off ..

What a Joke…

By: Bobfather

Bobfather — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:56:14 +0000

So after reading all of these posts I have to ask myself how bad could Don have been, really. I’ve been in this industry for 20 years now and I’ve been screwed over by people, most of them being clients, guess it’s not always the shop owner that’s a bad guy huh? Sure, there are a lot of pirates in this world and they seem to be more prevelant in this industry than most, well except the banking world I guess. The diference to me is none of the people I’ve had issues with in the past or even currently would deserve to be shot for their transgressions. Now a shot in the mouth maybe, but then again we’ve all needed that from time to time. Like I said, I never met Don, not to my knowledge anyway. I knew about him and always wondered what the hell he was thinking trying to revive Titan. That was a doomed piece of shit bike company from day one and anyone that knew anything about that company walked away when they could. I did, long before they became huge and really stupid.
I’ve had serious issues with people and once they’re gone it’s done. I didn’t go bitching about the person to their loved ones left behind, wasn’t them that did me wrong. Bad form and bad karma in my book but to each his own.
I guess maybe it makes you feel better slamming a guy that can’t defend himself. How many of you that had these issues with Mr. Proudfoot actually met him in person and talked with him to his face about them? That’s how I handle these issues and I think it’s become a lost method of dealing with things, like a man face to face. Most people would rather just write something on a blog or forum and use the anonymity of the net to shoot off their mouth.
That’s my 2 cents and we all know how far that gets you in this world.
During this Holiday season I’d like to send my condolences to the loved ones Don left behind, nobody deserves what he got and those he left behind don’t deserve to have to read about people slamming him like this.

By: retired president

retired president — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:36:30 +0000

HOW DARE YOU. Him dying does not change all the wrong he did. Him dying does not change the fact the he did not care or have remorse for all the wrong he did and the people hurt by him.ya’ll making me sick defending his life. truth is the truth, dead or not dead the man was a bad human. He gave no respect for who he wronged and earned the celebration of his end. Him dying was the only way he was ever going to stop infecting the world. with his ways. Ya’ll defending him are either in on it or u just haven”t discovered what he did to you yet. Do you honestly think you were so special he wouldn”t fuck you over like everybody else? He wouldnt do that kind of thing to you cuz you partied with him and he said you were cool? Dead or alive. I will give him all the disrepect and dishonor he put all of his energy into earning. If he cared about his family or his legacy he would have lived his life in a respectable manner, So how dare look down on us? look down on him. he did these terrible things, we are victims who are happy to see the end of the source. HOW DARE DONN ,FOR ALL THE WRONG HE DID, HE HAD NO RIGHT. HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN ASHAMED. and we all know he wasn’t. who shot him anyways? bet the list of suspects unmanageable.

By: just my opinion

just my opinion — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:27:21 +0000

Objective Observer; you don’t seem to get it when you bad mouth Donn you don’t hurt him he is gone he will not read this stuff. it is his family you are hurting and they did nothing to you. So I guess that makes you the piece of shit now. Think about it, what you are doing is wrong. And like I stated before “let he who is without sin cast the first stone” are you telling us you are the saint among us because I for one dont think anyone on this blog is better than any other. we all have done and said things that are not right. The secret to life is learning not to do it over and over again.
Everyone makes mistakes but no one deserves to be murdered for those mistakes. If you felt cheated you should have taken it to court not here on this blog. So grow up and act like a man and stop trying to hurt the family that is already hurting.

By: Objective Observer

Objective Observer — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:37:29 +0000

Only a thief would deny that every time a thief dies, the world becomes a better place.

By: Ice. Fort Myers Beach

Ice. Fort Myers Beach — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:25:25 +0000

What goes around, comes around. I get that, but unless you are a sex predator, rapist, or murderer NO ONE deserves to meet their fate the way Donn Proudfoot did.
Yes he was a very shrewd business man, we know that. He made many enemies along the way. He was also at times a very kind, generous, caring and in a silly schoolboy way ,a humorous individual who would light up a room while bringing smiles to everyones face.
I pesonally could slam his name to hell like many of you have, but I’m a BIGGER PERSON than all of YOU. HOW DARE YOU ALL.
When someone passes they pass. The ones left behind pay the price to live with the good and the bad memories of someone who touched their lives. How ever they have, knowing they can never reach out to touch them again.
To all that responded in such evil, heartless ways let it be known if this is how you felt about Donn you are all in the same boat he was. If to disrepect his family and friends online for all to see gives you gratitude may you all meet in Hell.
To everyone I had a chance to meet through Donnie, I share your sorrow and grief. May he finally find that something he thought he never had.
May God bless his family and let them know his friends are still here to spread the joy their beloved spread upon us. We are truly saddened by this occurance and our hearts go out to you. May we all live in peace.
All my love, concern, and sympathy,
Ice
Fort Myers Beach

By: retired president of the "WE HATE DONN CLUB'

retired president of the "WE HATE DONN CLUB' — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:12:37 +0000

Donn is a four letter word. I discovered donn ripping people off when i worked for him 6 years ago. Grinding off vin numbers, voiding mso’s,altering build books and selling our beloved motorcycles as much newer machines is not questionable business practice. It is just plain wrong. He was a canadian citizen adopted into a wealthy family who never worked a day in his life. He made money by cheating the Hard Working American Biker while pretending to be one of us. I agree the world is a better place and i am sure there are many good bikers waitng in hell to make his journey more miserable than he already is.

By: Criminal Choppers

Criminal Choppers — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:41:58 +0000

Hope I truly pray this garbage isn’t killing you.Weak people will always look for a kink in your armour to stick the knife in to the hilt and twist just to make them selves some how seem more in the mirror but the mirror never lies so move on get over yourselves people life is what it is and its way to short to try and hurt Hope and those left behind. Hope 08 Sturgis was great and so were You and Don,Roll on BabyGirl your a shining star so just call if you need me Dogg

By: James in MI

James in MI — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:57:37 +0000

when you screw people trying to get your product sold, get ready to get screwed back. There is no action without a RE-action. people on here talking about how they “LET” Donn screw them over. Bullshit. Bad things happen to good people all the time. It’s always the good people that are taken advantage of.. the good honest working people. What happened to him is a result of his actions. Crooks in the industry.. hopefully you all learn from this. True it may not be something to wish against someone, but are there ANY people (REALLY?) who are NOT surprised by this news. Your fate is what you make. No matter what you do, it will always come back to bite you back. Even if its good. In this case…….justice was served…. it always is.

By: Ex Titan Dealer

Ex Titan Dealer — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:25:01 +0000

Our life on this earth is the result of our own past actions and our own present doings. We ourselves are responsible for our own happiness and misery. We create our own Heaven. We create our own Hell. We are the architects of our own fate.

By: Chris at Swift Motorcycles

Chris at Swift Motorcycles — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:31:49 +0000

P.S.

Sorry but I just noticed I can’t spell for shit. I will blame it all on Jack Daniels

By: Chris at Swift Motorycycles

Chris at Swift Motorycycles — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:26:22 +0000

dMy opinion on this whole subject is #1 this is a terrible horrible thing that has happened. I believe that no matter what someone does this is by far worse than you could ever wish on a person, their family, their friends, their business, and their employees.

#2 I think it is quite obvious the position of the industry. This is a tuff world to live in, a tuff economy, and an even tuffer economy. But, as someone who tries their hardest, and also someone who comes from a family that tries their hardest to maintain an honest business and working relationship with anyone that comes across my name or business name, It dissapoints me to see something like this happen regardless of mistakes people have made in the past or in this industry period!!!

I absolutely hate the idea that we are working backwards in the motorcycle community. So what that Don has hurt people (and I say that very lightly) but, I am a firm believer that what goes around comes around, so in a sense if you keep your nose clean and you walk a tight straight line, no matter who you encounter or who gets the better of you. You will come out on top eventually. Granted we are in a position today that it seems farther from the truth, but, that needs to be a top priority. “Do unto others as you would have others do onto you” I look forward to a long career in the motorcycle industry. I don’t like any negativity brought into this industry because we all know we could use a bright shiny light at the end of our long struggle ridden tunnel we have in front of us.

I guess my point is I think this is an unfortunate loss to many, as anyone’s life usually is. My condolences go out to all his friends and family that understand and are suffering for it. I would like to maintain a positive momentum for all of our sake. Remember people are human, business is business, and when it comes down to it, nothing is worth your lives or mine.

Thanks

By: NightRider06

NightRider06 — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:08:08 +0000

It’s all about THE MONEY. Many have said they have been screwed by Donn, I am acquainted with some in the “Biker Culture”, but let’s put it in perspective people, he was human, and humans make mistakes. The people he conducted business with in a an inappropriate nature are naturally angry. This outburst of hatred damning him to hell over MONEY??? Now, that is appalling in all respects of decent human behavior. Read the posts of the people that knew Donn before the acquisition of TMC and the disaster that followed.

I met Donn last Spring just before AZ Bike Week. I was visiting a friend from Ft Myers who moved out, etc. they were old friends…….we spent a lovely afternoon together with Hope as well who also knew a good friend of mine here in Ft Myers. I would just like to say it was a wonderful day, Hope is an extraordinary woman. I am so sorry for all that you have endured

As for the others on this blog. (the idiots) K A R M A …………GOOGLE IT

By: Objective Observer

Objective Observer — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:03:04 +0000

He was a thief. Now he’s a dead thief. That’s fine with me.

By: HD Fort Myers

HD Fort Myers — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:09:11 +0000

its a sad day when ever this takes place, i had many great times with Donn and yes like the rest of you i had to always look out for my best interest with Donn. I got Donn into the Harley family and sold him his first Harley, we really had great times and even with the tough business stuff i will remember the fun. RIDE HARD DONN.

By: Biker Kathy FMB

Biker Kathy FMB — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:02:14 +0000

The Donn I know was warm and kind. I was his nieghbor, tentant, riding buddy, bartender, and friend. Donn was always good to me! I remember lots of laughter, some great dinners, birthday partys, and riding. My heart gos out to Hope, and Donn’s family, and friends. Donn I sadly raise my Hieneken to you. ride free brother.

By: Jeff Nicklus

Jeff Nicklus — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:14:08 +0000

Reality Check,

Ever hear of these company’s:

Enron,
Ford
General Motors
Chrysler
Freddie Mac
Fannie Mae
Washington Mutual Bank
Bank One
The Wall Street Group
Harley Davidson
The United States of America Federal Operating Budget

etc, etc, etc

It just isn’t the motorcycle industry that is fucked up ….. the entire economy is screwed. Unfortunately, in business, some that play win and some that play loose ….. while all others standby on the sidelines and armchair quarterback.

Whatever Donn was or was not is moot at this point ….. he has already answered to his God for his actions in life. The bottom line here is, we all should be respectful of the Proudfoot family as it is they who have lost a loved one.

Over & Out,

Jeff

By: Florida Guitarist

Florida Guitarist — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:11:46 +0000

Donn..
I had the pleasure of being one of your friends, AND I DO MEAN PLEASURE.
He had a strong side which made him rise above most ignorant business people. If you were taken in by him..then you are to blame not him. He earned and had my respect. I would have remained his friend even through all his darkest hours.
He made 2 bad decisions, getting involved in Titan motorcyles and opening his door to someone with a gun in his hand.
God Bless you Donn..and your family and all the true friends you left behind. Your at peace now.
You will be missed and Earth is NOT a better place.

By: REALITY CHECK

REALITY CHECK — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:45:57 +0000

WHO ARE WE KIDDING WITH THIS LATEST SITUATION IN THE DYSFUNCTIONAL BIKE WORLD? THIS INDUSTRY IS FULL OF SNAKES,LIARS,EGOCENTRIC BACKSTABBERS, AND WORST OF ALL DREAMERS! IT IS A SHAME THAT THIS HAPPENED TO DON BECAUSE HE IS WAY DOWN ON A LONG LIST OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE SWINDLED, CHEATED, AND RUINED PEOPLES LIVES. IT SEEMS THAT THIS IS “BUSINESS AS USUAL” IN THIS INDUSTRY. AN INDUSTRY THAT POUNDS IT’S CHEST AND SCREAMS BROTHERHOOD, IN THE END MOST MANUFACTUERS, BUILDERS, SHOP OWNERS ETC ARE JUST OUT FOR THEMSELVES AND HATE THE BUSINESS THEY HAVE CHOSEN. WHO’S TO SAY WHAT ANOTHERS FATE SHOULD BE? AND WHAT IS FAIR? I KNOW THIS ,THAT OVER THE LAST 10 YEARS THERE HAVE BEEN A NUMBER OF CLASS A FUCKINGS BY MORE PEOPLE THAN DON. HOW ABOUT THE AMERICAN IRONHORSE CRASHING?, OR MAYBE KC CREATIONS BURNING UP?, OR APC, PARAMOUNT, ULTRA, SEXTON, IRON EAGLE, AMERICAN EAGLE, WILD WEST,FOUR HORSEMEN,CREATE A KUSTOM,SURGICAL STEEDS,INDEPENDANCE, AND A BUNCH MORE……..IF YOU THINK ALL THESE THINGS CRASHED AND DIDN’T PRODUCE A HELL OF ALOT OF CASUALTIES THINK AGAIN? I WONDER WHO WE WILL READ ABOUT NEXT? I DONT THINK THERE IS AN HONEST BUSINESS IN THE MOTORCYCLE BUSINESS. DON KEPT THINGS BUSINESS AS USUAL AND HE WILL BE MISSED BECAUSE HE WAS FUN TO WATCH……..