The Brief
- Randy Berry, 44, died after crashing his motorcycle following a suicide awareness ride in Polk County.
- He’s being remembered for his service, his love of riding and his decision to donate his organs to save others.
- His family and fellow riders are planning a memorial ride in his honor.
LAKELAND, Fla. – Over the weekend, Navy veteran Randy Berry and his wife Dawn joined hundreds of riders for a “Love Surrounds You — Ride It Out of the Darkness” rally, supporting suicide and mental health awareness.
The backstory:
The ride drew more than 600 motorcyclists from 48 states, and 2,500 people attended the rally at the Sun N Fun campus. But shortly after the ride, tragedy struck.
Berry lost control of his Harley-Davidson while exiting State Road 570. Both he and Dawn were taken to Lakeland Regional Health. Berry did not survive. His wife is recovering.…