| Message | I didn't know Nick very well really, but I did have the pleasure of working with Nick at a startup company, Graviton, years ago. Although the company failed, I remember Nick as a very likable guy. I am a cyclist as well and also live in Poway now, so it is very likely that I rode with Nick on local rodes without really knowing it. Cyclist don't spend much time with introductions on the road, but we do remember certain things about another rider like his bike or his jersey. The news of the accident spread very quickly through my contacts, but at the time we didn't know who was involved. Later in the day I received a call from a co-worker, Joe Bayer, and he asked me if I knew Nick Venuto. My heart sank because Joe and I had never discussed Nick before and I instantly knew that the rider killed was Nick. As I looked over the photos I am inspired to spend more quality time with my family as it is clear that Nick adored his family and in turn his family adored him. I only wish that Nick and I could have become closer, but I will meet Nick in heaven one day ... |