Bruce Rossmeyer was killed in an accident July 30, 2009. It was reported that while he was on his way to Sturgis he was passing a pickup truck pulling a trailer. The driver had reportedly signaled to turn left and while doing so Bruce hit the drivers side door. Bruce was not wearing a helmet and was ejected from his seat. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Bruce was most known for his facilities at Destination Daytona, but was also known and respected for his charitable work. He opened his first Harley dealership on Bay Street in Daytona Beach Florida. From there he launched a total of 13 Harley dealerships over a 15 year period, making him one of the largest Harley dealers.
Bruce touched the lives of so many people, be they employees, friends, family, customers, or just someone who needed help. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bruce’s family and friends.
Bruce Rossmeyer
May 28, 1943 - June 30, 2009
Sharon and I celebrated our 35th anniversary on June 7th and we decided to get back in shape. I was in good shape (for a pear). As a result from the bike wreck I had last year, which I tore a few ligaments in my left hand and I broke a rib; I could not lift any heavy weights. I was in a pack of 12 bikes and a motorist coming the other way crossed into our lane and hit the pack head on. Three guys lost their legs and there were a total of 12 people injured. So I took some time off from pumping iron. Well the weeks turned into months and I got fat. I know that because every time I spoke in a prison or went on a bike run everyone would tell me, “You got fat.” Like I needed to be reminded of that fact. The truth is I got busy and did not make my personnel fitness a priority. Also it was too many buffets and bar b ques. I guess it bothered other people more than it bothered me. But I do have to thank God for my health. I turned 55 this year and all I take is a few vitamins. I don’t have anything else wrong with me. But if I continue to gain weight I will have all the stuff that comes with being overweight. I am reminded in 1 Timothy 4:8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. It is all about balance. So we ride our bicycles 2 miles to the gym, work out and then ride 2 miles home. We do this 3 days a week. We have both lost weight and are eating right. We never know when God will have us out on the road so we must be ready for the endurance it takes to be in ministry. Plus we are spending much more time with each other. That is a big plus. Sharon and I have been together since 1973; we have had 19 motorcycles and have logged in over 1,000,000 miles riding all over this and other countries. Sharon tells the girls in prison that after riding that many miles on a motorcycle 3 inches apart and we still get along at the end of the trip that is the grace of God.
