In Memory

This page is a place to remember bicyclists and pedestrians who were killed. If you know of someone we should add, please email us at bikewalk[at]bikewalkmississippi[dot]org.

JOHN PAUL FRERER

John Paul Frerer died at the age of 18, when he was hit by a truck while cycling on a Mississippi road.  He was much loved and admired by friends and family.  When asked to describe John Paul, his friends said, “He was an open-minded, honest, devoted, and driven towards achieving success in every aspect of his life,” and “Never did he half live a single moment in his life, he truly did live life to the fullest.

John Paul had a passion for life and learning.  He was a Rotary Scholar, an Eagle Scout and an award winning tri-athlete.  In his last year and half, John Paul discovered his passion for cycling.  “Why do I tri? I tri because it gives meaning to my life like nothing else, I tri because in those moments few and far between while pushing my limits I find myself and see a part of myself that no one else does.” -JPF

 

 

 

 

ESTER HAGEMAN

Esther Hageman, 51, of Leiden, Netherlands, was struck by a sports utility vehicle April 22 on the Natchez Trace Parkway while riding her bike in Chickasaw County.  After months on the run, Wendell Blount was charged with manslaughter.  Blount was also  driving under the influence of morphine when he hit Hageman.

 

 

We would like to honor all those who have been killed in bicycle accidents in Mississippi.  If you know of someone you would like us to add, please send a short bio and photo to: bikewalk@bikewalkmississippi.org