Jono "JP" Porter, RIP 9th June 2004.

[Insane]

Jono Porter tragically passed away a short time ago (4pm today) from the injuries received in the accident at the Coolum round of the Mr Motocross series. I still can't believe I am typing this, I'm hoping in some way this is all a bad dream or some sort of horrible mistake. It isn't though and it is with deepest regrets I am posting this and I really don't know what else to say or do. Typing this is helping me take my mind off this tragedy and I apologise in advance if I have made any mistakes or said anything silly, as you can probably understand, my mind is racing at a million miles a hour and I think I am still in somewhat of a state shock and disbelief. The words to explain how I am feeling I just couldn't string together, so I will try type a few simple words about Jono instead.

A few words about a true champion and my mate, Jono Porter.

A few years ago, after a long absence from the dirt bike scene, I was just another face in the crowd when I saw a young man called Jono Porter ride.. How that moment changed my life...

I was there as he won the Melbourne SX, I was there when he jumped a postie bike to world record distance at the FMX Masters, I was there when he flipped his way to a gold medal at Planet X. I was either in the crowd screaming Jono's name every time he came out into the arena or snapping photos of THE best rider in Australia... The reason I was there was Jono. The reason I made my website, FmxAustralia was because of my favorite rider, Jono. I didn't know Jono well back then, I was simply a face he could maybe put a name to and someone who would say the occasional hello... I was always in awe though whenever he got on his bike. Before a friend introduced me properly one day at a event, I really hadn't said much to Jono, simply admired him from a distance so to speak. It was very clear by the end of the first day/night that I spent hanging with Jono, that he was one of the nicest and funniest people I had met in my travels.

I plucked up the courage to call Jono again one day shortly after and what I goose I felt, needing courage to ring him. Jono had no hesitation to have a chat and after explaining to him again who I was, that I had just started a site and was also trying to organise a competition to help the freestyle motocross scene in Australia. That was it, it was like I had known Jono for years from that point on. He barely knew me back then but he was willing to throw his support behind me and the event, really only ever meeting me once. Who else would jump on a plane more than a week before a event to do a few media interviews and help with setting the event up for someone he barely knew? Jono that's who. He lived for bikes, whether it was SX/MX/FMX or 50's and would do anything to help the sport grow in Australia. He even brought his 50 along and rode in the event while injured and against doctors advice.

The event didn't quite go to plan and the first person to offer support was Jono, even while the dramas where going down, Jono was right there, telling me to keep going and its all worth it, no matter the outcome... If Jono hadn't been there and been such a pillar of support, I am unsure how I would have handled myself. A true measure of his character happened in the days after the event however, I tried to buy him a Xbox as a bit of a thank you, as he had punished my Xbox hard that week and I really wanted to give him something extra for the support. Big mistake, LOL. I think its maybe the one time I have ever heard his voice get a trace of anger in it, as he argued with me, refusing to take the Xbox. He truly was into the sport for the love of it.

After all that, I was always ringing him, asking his advise on this & that, asking how his racing went or just plain wanting to have a chat. At times, I was worried I might have been making a pain of myself, but with Jono that is never the case. Same went for anyone Jono met in his travels, whether it was a competitor or a fan, Jono would almost always stop what he was doing for a quick chat, signature signing, photo or to help out a fellow rider. Jono was always willing to help me out, greet me with a nice smile, a warm hand shake or a "How are ya mate" down the phone as he answered. He really was the Mr. Nice Guy of Australian MX/SX/FMX, the Travis Pastrana of Australia if you will...

Over the last few months I was lucky and blessed to have spent lots of time with Jono, traveling to Tasmania with him for the SX and Honda Smart School, hanging out at the Thumper X, wiring power & lights and adding water tanks to his truck, running as his mechanic at the first few rounds of the Mr Motocross Series, Ice Skating, Playing Mini Golf, Riding 50's and just plain hanging out. In Tasmania, Jono even got me back out onto a Ice Skating rink for the first time in many many years, and the only reason I continued with the show I was putting on, sliding around on my arse, was Jono and his humour. I will never forget the awesome times I've had with Jono and the memories are something that I will treasure forever. Jono seriously changed my life and he was a true champion both on and off the bike and personally I think, a sportsman who is up there with some of the great sportsman in Australian history. He should be remembered as such.

To be taken away from us all, at such a young age and at the height of his life is a tragedy beyond words and nothing I type will bring him back, or stop the pain those who loved him are now feeling, myself included. We all however, can take solace in the fact that it was painless for Jono in the end and he is now at least at peace. We all should now remember and honor Jono for his life and achievements and group together to support his family. His family are the ones we must now send our support and send our love towards, they, I'm sure will need it. We must also cherish the times we all spent with Jono or watched him ride, memories last forever and I for one will cherish every memory Jono has given me..

I sit here now trying to compose myself and wipe away the tears while wondering what this tragedy will do to the entire industry and whether I want to continue to have anything to do with bikes or the industry anymore myself. Then I think of my young son and whether to sell his bikes and encourage him into something else, table tennis or something "safe"... It would be oh so easy to pack up, delete my site and walk away. The more I think about it though, the more I would be letting Jono and his memory down if I walked or sold my sons bikes. Jono would want everyone to be strong and continue to do what they love. He sure loved doing it himself, you could see it in his smile every time he rocked up at event in his truck with that huge grin always on his face. Jono loved life and as I read in one of his support messages, he truly did live life "To The Max".

I really do think Jono would have hoped and wished this tragedy doesn't do anything to stop people taking up this sport, a sport that he loved so so much. Jono did so much to help the sport in Australia and it would be terrible for all that Jono has done to go to waste. We all take risks everyday, simply driving to the corner shop for some milk is a risk but I guess God needed Jono up there and I really hate to say it and as unfair, tragic and just plain wrong as it seems, it must have been Jono's time to go.

Jono will be sorely missed by myself and the entire motorcycling industry, not only around Australia but around the world. I could tell reading through the thousands of messages of support, Jono was a true hero to many, a friend to all and that he has touched many lives all around the world. I was in tears again reading messages from as far away as America, Germany, Japan and from all over the world. He was a true ambassador for the sport. Even the messages from some of the young local fans, put simply, tore my heart out. Why this had to happen to Jono, of all people, I will never know and nobody ever will.

How we explain this to Jono's young fans I'm afraid I just don't know, I am struggling myself to explain to my son what happened to his invincible hero... Questions like why didn't he just get up like his last big crash? I just can't find the answers to give but if I can live my life half as well as Jono or if my son grew to be half the man Jono was, I would be very proud.

Knowing Jono, he would have already been geared up and done a few fast laps of the great SX track in the sky and I can almost see him now coming back out to put on more of a show.. I can imagine Jono busting huge tricks as Elvis and many many great figures of history and others cheer on... The roof will be lifted off the place, like just about every venue Jono rode in. This planet will never be the same without Jono, but I am however sure heaven now has a new superstar.

We must not forget him, we must not blame anyone, we must not wonder why or anything like that. In this tragic time, simply, we need to remember and respect the role model, the champion, the mate and the great MAN that is Jono Porter.

Jono's family, Bec, Penny and Jono's friends, please be strong, you are in my thoughts and prayers at this tragic time.

May god be with you Jono and rest In peace, your memories and spirit will NEVER be forgotten, you will live in my heart forever.
Love always, your mate,
Adam "Insane" Kamenek
JonoPorter.Com.Au / FmxAustralia.Com

The Mr Motocross series website has setup a area where you can pass on your best wishes to Jono's family.
Please click the following link to goto the Mr Motocross website and post a message or messages of support can also be emailed directly to:
jpsupport@jonoporter.com.au and we will pass them on.
Mr Motocross website: http://www.ozmotox.com/mrmx/index.cfm
All messages are being passed directly to JP's family.

[kyle]

arrgghh yes i heard the bad news, about half hour ago, someone got in contact with my dad and he passed it on to me, condolences to, Bec, parents, family and Adam, it seems to half hit you hard, only got to meet jono no more than 10 times, but the way he explained everything was astounding, just like teaching me tips for stutters, visualise is the key!

wonderful man, will be deeply missed by everyone in the motorcycle community.

PS. adam please can you delete my thread, i made it a minute after yours, sorry.

[redbull_fmx]

This is a bastard of a world.

Ride the hills of heaven Jono.

Live on we will never forget how great of a bloke you are.

You really lifted our sport to a new level.

They say things happen for a reason whats they reason for this.

R.I.P

[troop of doom]

R.I.P.

JONO PORTER

[mulisha_fmx]

****ing hell this is bullshit i really dont no why good people in life die there are some mainiacs out there thay have huet other people and nothing happens to them but it happens to a champion .
Sorry if it sounds like a shit post but i just dont no what to say.

R.I.P man

Mitch

[born freestyler]

jono will be missed by all
hopefully he didnt go through alot o pain

[5th pinned]

R.I.P mate. if it wasnt for you i wouldnt be doing FMX. you will be dearly missed and remember hold it wide for in hevan the are no limits. R.I.P mate.

[fmx_kid89]

this is a sad bay for mx and he will be missed by all R.I.P jono

[crusty freak]

jon you are my hero and always have been and will still be noone rides as good as you not jay not ricky and not chad you are the best ride on in that hill in the sky with you rhead held high , you were an inspiration to all us fmx,sx,mx riders out here and i wish you and all your family members the best

[TWiTCH_ZERO]

as i sit here right now, im wiping the tears away..... i haven't cried since i was 10, not even for my grandmas and cousins funeral, yet i feel a great knot in my stomach, i cant explain how this makes me feel, i know i didn't know Jono that well, so i cant imagine how others are feeling, but i must say im hurting pretty bad to know that a true champion like Jono has died, hes not a champion because hes a good rider, hes a champion because hes a nice guy, got a heart of gold and respects people, fairwell brother... i hope to join u in the sky one day if ever i can be just 100th of what you are.... you mean so much to so many and im sad to say you will never know this, but i hope you name lives on forever....... it will in my heart!!
RIP Jono
regards to Jonos family first, and friends of Jono secondly
i cant believe this has happened..
Love and Respect
TWiTCH ZERO
to your honor Jono!

[Pedz1]

Rip Jono...send my condolonces to his family friends and everyone who knew him

[twothreesix]

I dont know what to say...

J.P was a huge inspuration to me. Back when J.P was a rising star, i would read through my Mx/FMX mags an read up about J.P. As i live in NZ i have never even seen him ride in real life but from all the videos and pictures i have seen he seems like a great guy and was a spectacular rider. He was my insperation to get into FMX after seen pictures of him pull off his huge tricks like the 'max air'. He was the reason i wanted a suzuki not a yamaha or honda etc.. Im completely shocked and i have a sik feeling in my gut.

J.P was and still is the man!

R.I.P man

Sam

[Bill_B]

You will never be forgotten JP. You have provided the Aussie MX / SX / FMX community with so many special moments and I feel very privileged to witness some of them and to be able to talk to you about them

only the second time I watched SX a blonde dyed hair kid named JP dominated the 125cc all night, he also won the expression session... just getting into riding myself I was keen to hang around as much as possible - my cuz and myself hit the pits afterwards and went up to where jp was flooded with fans....he had a HUGE smile on his face as I am guessing he wasn’t used to the attention...but he was loving it...talking to as many peeps as possible. And he just couldn’t stop smiling. I had just started riding a moto and I was so in ore of what this guy had just achieved (I am sure he won and it was his 1st snr sx win) ... we just stood back from him about 7metres or so - enough to admire but also enough to look to unblokey / ungroopie like around all the kids wanting autographs.... especially seen this skilled rider was only 16- eventually he spotted us gawking at him and his moto and as soon as he had a chance he said "Gday guys, enjoy the racing did you" with a huge smile on his face

I was dumbfounded- he wanted to talk to us... while I was thinking- " WOW!!! dude what u just did was incredible and you wanna talk to nobodys like us, can I shake your hand, ur a legend, can I be ur friend...:P " but I came out with a more manly "yeh is was all right- Well done, bye". After that night I was hooked onto SX and JP was the 1st guy I would cheer for (along with Ando).

While I admired everyone who raced that night – Jp got my immediate respect.


who would have thought several years later I would briefly enter the MX media and would regularly be chatting to JP.

I got to watch and take pics of him pull backflips at Wyee to help fellow fmxer and competitor Luke Cole to attempt them. After this jp invited me to do a photo shoot with him...never got around to it though ....i watched him pull the 1st flip in oz competition where every person in the superdome were screaming there heads off for jp for facing his fears after his close m8 was injured doing the same trick.. I got the chance to have a drink and chat to him afterwards about that experience to...

I also snapped plenty of pics of JP in SX --trying to stay professional of course I would not scream out CMON JP U can do it. I had to pretend I was unbiased ROFL - .but inside my head I was screaming my head off for the likes of JP and other Newcastle boys like - Paris Corless - Mitch Hoad - Ando - Digs ect. Then l8r Mckenna, Constantinou and other guys I enjoyed talking to. JP even threw his RM at me once.... the problem was he was in the air and I was in the superdome grandstand taking pics with other photographers - just missed me.


another moment I remember is the x games 2001 - the rowdy fans were going ape at the sight of the crusty boys and I think its fair to say the local talent took a back seat in the fan base department that night - despite this I watched JP go from 1 side of the stadium to the other for more than an hour signing autographs despite most attention being on deegans antics...he just kept signing... apart from deegen no other rider did that

I don’t consider myself one of Jp's friends... just 1 of 100's of people JP would talk to on the track and it was my privilege. These are just some of my memory’s of JP I have and will always have.


Thank You Jp. You have changed the sport of MX and FMX forever.

Thoughts are with Family and friends.
Bill Bridle and family (former editor – NSW MX RIDER)

[ALLEN]

R I P jono you will never be forgotten by any of us.condolences go out to his family.

[FrEe_ RiDiNg]

ha cuz rip man we may of lost ure body but we havn't lost ure spirit and heart man.
im sure none of us will ever forget ya man
but like the bible says GOD HAS A PLACE FOR ALL OF US IN HIS HOUSE
we will all be seeing you brudda we all go there sometime in life

cya man
my love goes out to ya family:cry2: :cry2:

[Mungoman58]

I remember seeing Jono ride for the 1st time about 10 years ago at a Sunshine State Motocross round when he was racing 80's and I was just in owe at how this kid only a few years older then me could ride a bike so fast. Ever since then I have followed his career with interest right upto today. Even though this is a very sad day we must remember that JP lived his life to the full and fitted into his short 23 years what most people can only fit into a lifetime. I don't know what else to say but that the boys upstairs better watch out because theres a new contender for the MX/SX/FMX Championships up there and his going to open a can of whoop ass on the opposistion.

Peace Out Bro

[hondahun710]

R.I.P Jono, u were an inspiration to many, and will continue to be one for the motocross community over the years. Continue kicking ass, whip up a nice birm and continue to guide us from above.

[SaReZ_FMX]

It's so hard to say the right words

My condolences to jonos family, bec and all his close friends

He will be sorely missed by all of his fans, i know myself i have followed jps career watch him rise into the great aussie boy he is.

This is a sad day for the australian moto industry. jono your spirit will live on forever. all my love to everyone close to him

[luke ureks hot]

R.I.P buddy......... even though i only met u once u have always bin a role model in mi life no matter what the situation was...... u will be missed by all and we will neva 4 get u!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jps_chik]

You're my Idol. You'll be missed greatly, But never forgotten. You may be gone, but you're spirit will live on. We love you. Always in our hearts. The MX world won't be the same without you. Don't ever stop riding. The skies the limit, and you've reached gold buddy.
Rest in peace Jono.

Love me.

:(

[KatRidesMX]

JP is gone but he will still live on in our memories.......I was in shock when I found out today and had to leave the house go out to the garage and take my bike for a lap of my court eventhough I'm not ment to ride I just had to!

JP was the first ever FMX/rider I met, the first ever I saw do freestyle and the first ever I got a signature from. You never know what to expect when meet someone famous but with JP it was like meeting an old friend you havent seen in a while....What I mean is he didnt just sign my poster and look to the next person in line, he talked to me! He asked me questions & although I didnt talk to him long you could tell what kind of person he was and I olny wish I could have got to know him better.

I'm still in shock over what has happened & I'd like to send my deapest sympathy to all his friends and family, you have been so privileged to know such a great person!

I would just like to add I read the Mr MX web page & the end about sending flowers and Make a wish! and I was thining it would be great if someone could organise an event & raise some money to give to the make a wish foundation! In memory of JP...

[2old2slo]

For someone so young (23) to have inspired so many is a reflection on how great a man Jono was. Why is it that a person who takes life in their stride, lives life to the full and gives those around them so much joy is taken in their prime ??? It's a question I have been trying to answere Post J.P.
I feel like saying more but I think that most of my thoughts have already been expressed both here and around the world.
Jono was the person, doing the job and living the life I had wished for as a kid.
R.I.P Jono, only a special few can make such a difference to so many.
("only the good die young")

Lee

[eightball]

I don't know what to say, I'm so upset over this whole thing... I'll try to string together some words, but forgive me if this doesn't make sense, I'm wiping away tears as I type.

Jono you have always been an inspiration to me wether on my BMX or on the odd occassion I threw my leg over a moto. I was really upset when I heard the news, I remembered you were only 23 years old, i grew angry that such a rising young star could be taken away from us at such a young age...

I can only pray for your family, all your mates and all the SX/FMX community. Always know that you will be remembered as a top Aussie bloke and a great FMX rider who is an inspiration to everyone who has ever riden SX/FMX or even BMX, as I know you were a badass dirt rider.... I only wish that I'd gotten a chance to go dirt jumping with you, or even to hang out with you at an event or get rowdy or whatever. I don't consider myself a mate of yours, but just as another fan who has been following your career for the past few years. Just know that you inspired me...


RIP Jono, I hope you're busting big up there mate, we'll all see you soon.

Much love, Todd.

[The Snitz]

I too have looked up to JP ever since I was a-youngen, reading an ADB Mag with him as Honda's future prospect to make it big, and I've watched him ever since. Then he got into Freestyle years ago, and he was the reason I got into this sport. He was the reason Many of us became part of this sport and he will never be forgotton.

Chin up everyone,I almost decided to quit riding FMX when I heard of this, but that isn't what Jono would want from all this, thats why he rode, and that's what will push me and everyone else through.

Have a good one guys, and always look to the positives of it all....

Steve

[KC#97]

RIP Jono, you will be sadly missed and never forgotton.

[2old2slo]

Once again Jono has nailed first place...
Guess we can only hope to achieve half as much.

J.P (Seeya when I get their dude)

Lee

[lusco]

r.i.p johno.the first aussie i saw back flip.

[GStylEr]

I never got to meet you Jono, which saddens me. I am trying to take comfort in the thought that one day I will, wherever you are, and the fact you went the way we would all want... Doing what you loved the most. You were an inspiration to us all and we can never forget that. We should all hope to live as good of a life. I'm finding this way too hard to write so I'm finishing it up. Jono, we all love you, and we'll miss you till we all get to meet up again, when that time comes. Save us a spot on the startline brother... Rip It Up for us all and don't let us do anything too dumb. Goodbye J.P.

Grant

[Wrath Child]

U r a great inspiration 2 me and I will never forget my most idolized rider ever.
I am goin 2 ride 200% and bust out the biggest tricks i can posibly do!! The Max Air!!
I will follow in ur foot steps!!
Rest In Peace My Hero Jono Porter!!

[Shifty]

Much like Grant I never got to meet Jono, but I did however get to see him ride on numerous occaisions and I think I can safetly say that he is an inspiration to us all. I still remember the moment we held out breaths as he approached the backflip kicker at the 02 X Games vividly. After that moment I knew freestyle was something I wanted to do.

My deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends, I can only begin to imagine what they are feeling right now.
I'm sure he's looking down on us right now telling us to keep going and keep our heads up.

Ride free in Heaven Jono.
You will remain in our hearts and minds forever.

Pete

[yamaha_54]

when jono came 2 alice springs back in 2001 i think it was with urek, kinnaird, marshall and harry he was the nicest guy there by far at the autograph signing. he will be missed by everyone. this was a huge shock u just dont expect this sort of thing 2 happen. it still hasnt realy sunk in yet
R.I.P. JP

[K-ran]

They say a picture says a thousand words...i hope theres a computer up there so you can see what everyone thinks of you.

[googs666]

RIP JP

[TheMoose]

As a previous sponsor of JPi industries, I am devastated at the fact that JP is no longer with us. I have never met anyone in the industry like Jono, articulate, confident and well mannered. I remember at the podium of the QLD supercross masters one year he was the only competitor to help the lovely supercross masters girls on and off the tabletop (looked pretty hard to walk up and down that huge mound of dirt with high heels) before and after the presentations. That was the type of man he was..

Godspeed Jono.

My condolences to all his friends and family.

Moose.

[Rosie125]

I dont know what to type, im still in so much shock,
R.I.P JP, u will always be in my heart,
u were a great mate and always had time to spend with everyone, ...................argh, this is so hard, ive gone thru a box of tissues already,
i think ill come back and post when i am able to collect myself and the screen isnt so blurred,
you are a true champ
Love always
Rosie (the shirt chick)

[mosh209]

Rest In Power Jono

Never be forgotten..its good that that when it was your time to leave us it was doing somthing you loved !!|
/craig

[pic_takin_chick]

I've been reading these posts, trying to think what i can post that will be meaningful and sum up what I'm feeling but I dont think there are enough words to describe how much Jono will be missed. Unfortunately I never had the pleasure of meeting JP, but I know how much of an absolute champion he was from talking to ppl who have met him and even from the interviews and the cheeky grins he had plastered on his face in pics.

My condolences to the Porter family and friends of JP.

JP was the integral piece of the puzzle that is moto-x

Rest In Peace

[metalmulish89]

I saw Jono ride at the pepsi max tour when it came to Brighton in 2002 i asked him what gear he was hitting the ramp in and why he rode Suzukis. pretty useless questions but he still aswered them. R.I.P Jono

[MissMoto_84]

Awe babe... :cry:
Such a tragedy you were taken from us, NOT ONLY at such a young age, but at ALL.... :cry: I sit back and ask why over and over again...
But answers to no avail, i come to the conclusion that some questions just aren't EVER meant to be answered....
.................................................. .................................................. ...
Jono Mmmaate... you've touched our hearts and our lives....
There's NO DOUBT your life has had a positive effect on the many around you (inside AND out of the Aussie Moto-scene.)
Its always the good blokes they take and that you were indeed...
Some may question your career path as a means to your end but i WONT ever, this was your destiny be it touch and go or not.
You once said... "At the end of the day, its exactly what i want to do warts and all, i don't really care what others think; i ride because i love it and i want to ride..."

That you did and i highly RESPECT you for it
I don't know about anybody else but i hope i die young doing what i love than, live to a hundred having never experienced my passions in life.... its what we live for "OUR DREAMS", Jono never lost sight of that... HE WAS LIVING HIS.
You were a champion JP and that you'll remain, in my heart and always....

See you at the other end mate
Much Love Mel xxx

[Xtreme_Factory]

Me and my m8s had 2min silence at school today in the middle of maths got kicked out for that little performance but im shore JP thought it was a classic lol!

I no he will be watchin over us and thinking God i didint realise how big i was!

[MissMoto_84]

Originally posted by Xtreme_Factory
Me and my m8s had 2min silence at school today in the middle of maths got kicked out for that little performance but im shore JP thought it was a classic lol!

I no he will be watchin over us and thinking God i didint realise how big i was!

THANKYOU for making me smile......

[Bill_B]

this really sums up the type of person JP is -

lifted from the condolence pages

Just the other week I was coaching a young junior and during a break I was speaking to his mum about his racing and we got talking about his first race. Apparently it was a Yandina stadium motocross event and for some reason the mother had to take her son to the track by herself and when they got there they had no idea what they were supposed to do so they just parked up the back of the pits and unloaded the bike. To her horror the little YZ80 had a flat tyre and on top of that she didn't know anything about bike inspection, sign-on or riders briefing but the young guy parked next to her seemed to know about all of that stuff so he helped her through what was become quite a traumatic experience and he even replaced the tube in the YZ80 just before his race was due. Onya Jono Porter, you were one in a million. Bye from Smarty.

Darren Smart

[Rosie125]

as i lay in bed last nite, i felt the knot in my stomach grow tighter and tighter, just thinking about how much JP ment to me and many others, i still dont know what to say, im in so much shock right now, its so unbelievable, i hugged the toilet cos the feeling inside me made me sick, JP will always be in my heart,
JP, MATE, THAT SOUTHERN CROSS TATTOOED ON MY BACK IS FOR YOU!
as soon as i heard the news i went outside and lay on my driveway, i could see all the stars shining brightly and as i lay i saw a shooting star pass, that was you!
my 2 min silence didnt last just 2 minutes out on the driveway, i lay there from 5.30 till 10.00, it was cold and there was a really freezing wind blowing but i stayed out there and watched the stars just for you, you gave me the time so heres my tribute
Luv Rosie!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

[Alistair]

R.I.P Jono, you are a true ledgen.

Al

[Morry]

Jono Porter: U will Roost on in our memory forever lad,always to be remembered never forgotten!

[mx_rulz]

Jono isnt't dead....and never will be, he will live on in everybodys he has ever met and most people he hasn't. All condolenses to his family, and Adam we feel for you..Everyone knows how much he meant to you...
As another post said.. God's don't die..Jono is a god..
L.I.P--Live in Piece Jono

[meesh]

jono your no longer part of the mortal world, but anyone who saw you ride and jump would know you were always something more than just a mere mortal, ride the skys bro, you will never be forgotten. R.I.P jono
much regards to family, friends, and fans.
Mischa

[mulisha aussie]

It really is sad to see such a great rider pass away, we will all remember Jono for being such a great person who was always cool about everything and was never pissed off, for his smooth style on a bike and the first ever person to backflip a four stroke and the list keeps going on. I just cant believe his gone it all feels like it's a nightmare man and none of it's true, Jono is a true legend and will never be forgotten.

R.I.P Jono

Jake

[moc]

arrr i dunno wat to say cept that he is a champion, even tho i havent met him, inside of me it feels like i hav, because he is 1 of the main reasons why i started riding n attempting freestyle.

best wishs to his family n friends i no use will pull threw, i bet jono jus wants every 1 to go bak ridin hard and living the life like he did

R.I.P man, we will miss u

[NOLIMITS]

Ride Free Jono.. Ride Free... I'm a better person because of the time you spent on this planet and the amazing things you achieved while here.. You are truly a champion and will always remain on earth with the cherished memories and love you leave us all...

Rest In Peace.

Stuart

[Yammi_man]

RIP Jono, but remember... tru legends never die

Adam

[Duffy]

when i first herd about this it was like i was stuck in a bad dream... and i thought "this is bullshit there is no way jono is dead he just carn't die!!" but this proved me rong and this is what i have to say.....

jp the world of fmx, mx, sx and fast 50's will never be the same with out you... you were a true player in the sport by pushing it to the "MAX" and being the first one i know to flip a 4stroke... we will miss you heaps... Ride In Peace jp...My sheer sympathy to Jono's family and friends

[ghost]

I dident know Jono but I know that he realy was Australia's Pastrana and an inspuration to us all. R.I.P Jono and may you never be forgotten.

[Rowdygirl]

God wanted Jono with him so that he could teach the angels to fly. He sure showed so many people on earth how to.

The world is a better place because of you Jono, you've inspired so many riders to be the best just so that they can be half the person you are.

My most sincere condolences to his family, friends and fans. I never actually met JP but God I wish I had.

As said before ... Live In Peace Jono
Kate & Rory

[Vidman]

Yarrive Konsky of Full Throttle Sports has a tribute to JP up at the FTS website-
www.fullthrottlesports.com

[twiitchsbiitch]

I’ve been a regular reader of these forums for awhile now but I’ve never felt I had anything interesting to post. Not much has changed there, but I just wanted to add something now. My family think I’m a bit crazy for being so upset about someone I didn’t know, so I’ve got this all bottled up.

Its seems so surreal. I keep thinking that I’ve misread something, it wasn’t Jono Porter after all. Or it was him but he didn’t really die, it’s just one of those nasty internet rumours and he’s going to be ok. I’ll wake up any minute now… or something.

Why did I decide to get Jono’s autograph last year at Jump Mania? I wasn’t going to, I was going to walk straight out, but then I changed my mind. If I didn’t get his autograph maybe he still would have just been that guy whose column I read in my brother’s Dirt Action mag. I still would have been sad but maybe it wouldn’t have been the same. But standing there, waiting and observing him, realising how different he is from other riders and how bloody nice he is, just sucked me right in. Actually I think he would have become my fave rider anyway. It would have been pretty hard not to. He was an amazing rider. Plus there was just something about him, I mean I don’t even know why I used to read his magazine column (before then), I just did. And during the supercross and jump mania, he was the rider I was watching… I don’t know why coz I barely knew who he was (I was new to the sport then). I just knew his name and heard that he was good. There were other riders that I’d heard were good but I didn’t watch them as much.

In all the hundreds, maybe thousands, of messages people have posted on the net in the past few days they all have one thing in common- they all say what a nice and great guy he was. (I almost went back to change that ‘was’ to ‘is’, it doesn’t feel right to write about him in past tense). I guess it’s like the lyrics to that song some one posted… the good die young. Atleast it was while doing what he loved.

He had this obvious passion for the sport that I loved so much about him. There are some riders who are just so blasé about it like “oh yeah, its just something I do” and they’re more interested in who came up with what new trick first and who gets the credit for it. I couldn’t imagine him caring about sh*t like that.

I feel so stupid crying so much about someone I never knew. But it is comforting to know that there are hundreds of other people out there like me who are doing just the same. We can’t help it if we care.

It’s crazy to think how a talent for riding dirtbikes could touch so many people. He was a hero and an inspiration to so many.

He will not be forgotten.


(Sorry about the length)

[Mungoman58]

Hey I just want to bring to everyones attention that there have been over 800 messeges of condolence posted at http://www.ozmotox.com/mrmx/index.cfm ranging from everyday people to pro riders like Michael Byrne. I've read most of the messages and it's just amazing how many different ways and the number of people this inspirational young man has touched and will continue to touch. If you get a chance it would be tops if you could leave a message at the above service and spread the word about it. Also I've read on the net that JP was Australia's version of Travis Pastrana, if anything Travis Pastrana is America's version of JP but then again there will only ever be one JP

[jraab]

can someone please tell me whats going on!
i been away for a few days i knew that jono had crashed but he was going to be ok. now i come back and he has died! what the hell happend

[Beadie]

heres a couple of quotes of lyrics from the "Strait up" album, that pretty much sum up how i, and im sure everyone else here is feeling...

"Justice with a sword
Our smiling knight on board

You took all our hearts
With your smile,
And left a legacy untold
You conquered life and fear,
So you see there was no room for you to grow old

Now you are free
Free to roam in the skies
Now and then visit me
With your starlit eyes"


"i want to be something
better than before
you showed me what
we should all be fighting for
can you tell me
why i always see your face
you are kind of like a
supernatural kinda place

reaching out, reaching out
you are the one
reaching out, reaching out
you are the one
reaching out, reaching out

conciousness you're killing me
i understand the clarity !

now i can see
how you touched so many lives
you're on your way
to another space in time
i can feel you
every time i see your face
you are kind of like a
supernatural kind of place"



we'll miss you jono!!! RIP

[bla_bla]

welll read some of the old threads and u will find out

[Mulisha_maniac]

RIP jono, I've always said it's ok to die doing the thing you love. You only live once If you don't do stuff in life cuz you'er scared or any other reason then your not really living are you?...so RIDE hard!!, i;d rather die today doing what i love than be a pussy sitting on my arse reading a book!, I'll bet the world Jono did too!, He was an Inspiration, First Aussie to pull a backflip!, and the first in the world to do it on a four stroke!, backflip...perfect example of taking risks doing what he loved!
Althiough jono's tradgedy brings MANY tears to the eye, use it as inspiration for what he did!!!RIDE HARD!!!, HIT IT WITH EVERYTHING U HAVE!, NO FEAR!

[enslow]

it brought a tear to my eye...and I'm gonna stop there...otherwise I will starty crying again...

cheers..

[redbull_fmx]

in the paper today they had a write up about jp

[Rob B]

My love goes out to his family.....................................
Peace JP

[elocin199]

jp........what can you say???
a champion a great guy...no words can desribe what he was and will be remebered by....
i send my best wishes to all his family and friends
as one of his many fans, i hope that all will remeber and honour his short but great life...
keep riding jono.....
RIP

[BORN2RIDE]

RIP JONO,
U ARE the reason i ride
u have shown me to never give up
look for the better side of thing,
my wishes go out 2 ur family and friends,
someday ill talk 2 u

[freekstyle]

i never met Jono
But to the people that did escpiccialy his family
dearest regards

[crusty_kid]

wat happend coz i havnt hear anyfin bout it till just now.


ull be missed by everyone jp u were a great rider. laters dude. my deepest condolences go out to all his family and friends

alex

[Rosie125]

just check a few of the threads, all the info is there 4 u!

[MissMoto_84]

Originally posted by gloverfmx411
dude he wasnt the first in the AUS to pull a flip, Robert Felli was the first in AUS to flip, porter was the first to flip in australian compition:cool:

JP was the first aussie to flip a four stroke...

[freewheel burn]

that is so f@$&ed he was one of the best riders in aus

[Rosie125]

yes, as mel said, first to flip a 4 stroke, HE WAS THE FIRST TO FLIP A MOTOX BIKE!

[mx_girl17]

i couldnt belive it when i heard the news. at fist i thought it was a joke but sadly it wasnt. jono keep ridding those hills in the sky youve been an insperation to a hole lot of people
RIP Jono Porter
Rember we'll never forget you

love MX girl 17

[MuLiShAkX#120mm]

i will truely miss jono i met him for the first time at the motocycle expo and he was such a nice and calm guy so laid back and was so welcoming and nice and one of if not australias best riders and will be miss'd by the australian motocross sceane

[kewellfmx]

JP - it still hasnt sunk in. at last years motorbike expo u signed my jersey and posters. i was looking forward to watching u ride again, and trying to meet u at this years expo. it still hasnt sunk in and i dont think it eva will. lets hope there is a Jp trophey for up and comers named in honor of such a great rider and person. R.I.P Jp n condolences to his family.
Sam Mlynarz

[Attard_RM]

i seriously didn't believe it when i heard
he was a great rider and from what is said about
him he was really a great bloke

i send my condolences to his family
and i think i can say from all riders that we lost a legend

he will never be forgotten

[Rosie125]

its been how long now - it still hasnt sunk in for me!!!!

[Axel57]

In 5 days it has been 6 months, it has gone so quick.

[Rosie125]

yeh, to be honest - im still feelin pretty shocked, i kno it sounds weird but its like i keep forgetting and that ill see him at the next big demo or sx race, but then its like 'hold on- mabey not rosie",
still unbelievable

[TWiTCH_ZERO]

I think its Safe to say we all think the same as you Rosie, we'll see him next demo, but sadly hes gone but not forgotten.
6 months is barely a drop in the ocean compared to how long it will take to forget someone like Jono, i'll probably still be thinking of Jono when im 6 foot under, and you know i can smile about that thought, cuz i know he was a true Aussie and more so a true inspiration to more than numbers can represent..... one day i will see Jono again, not today, maybe not tomorrow but some day, so i will smile and look foward to that day, because in Jono's death a new nation was born..... so remember what he stood for and what he did for others,
Much Love TWiTCH ZERO
P.S. when i see you again Jono, can you give me a chance, maybe stay in 2nd gear so i dont feel so small riding with you!