Tim DaSilva died in a tragic accident while building his dream; a BMX race track; a place for children, youth and their families to enjoy, exercise, companionship and the spirit of competition. His family has taken solace in the fact that his dream had become a reality and a unique recreational facility that anyone could enjoy.
Now the Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) is forcing the family to flatten their son\'s dream in 60 days (from the end of April 2008) or the owner of the private land (Halton Place) will face stiff penalties. The family and the BMX community are calling for YOUR support to have the track re-opened and the missing permit granted. Not just for Tim DaSilva\'s family and friends, but for the entire community who benefits from having this unique recreational facility that was built by a young man with a vision that will become a reality with YOUR help.
Please visit the Facebook Group \"Save the Tim DaSilva BMX Track\" for more information, pictures, videos and the opportunity to submit comments.
http://www.facebook.com/group.phpgid=11682499559&ref=ts
THIS IS FREE, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DONATE ANY MONEY, JUST DONATE A FEW MINUTES OF YOUR TIME TO SIGN THE PETITION.
\"If we all stand together, we will win this fight to keep the Tim DaSilva BMX Track OPEN and Tim\'s Dream alive\"
Thank you for YOUR support.
The Niagara Escarpment Commission thinks they can just bulldoze a young man's legacy and walk away without a fight. We are digging in our heels and refusing to let these bureaucrats turn a vibrant community space into dirt and memories.
Reached 1,000 supporters
April 29, 2008
Reached 100 supporters
April 27, 2008
6 Comments
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Patrick McGlone
4 years ago
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We had woods across the street from my house and would have jumps,
whoop the do's, broken logs, etc.. and would ride our bikes there all night and day. That was before BMX was a thing. The mid 70's through early 80's it was being done on every street corner. I hope my signature helps. May God Bless Tim and his family and also to everyone who rides. Be safe everyone.
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Tim sonner
5 years ago
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I raced and was friends with Tim my name is Tim also. Tim was a kind person and a very passionate one probably why met through bmx. Miss racing you and our discussions on bacon
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Dave Ellis
18 years ago
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I used to ride at Halton all the time. Leave the track alone!
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Jason Webb
18 years ago
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RIP Tim. Total joke that the NEC is doing this to his family. This track is a landmark for us riders.
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Sarah Bauer
18 years ago
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My brother spent every weekend out there. It gave all the local kids somewhere to go where they werent getting into trouble. Just let them have this.
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Mike Mwangi
18 years ago
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Ridiculous that they wanna destroy this place. So much hard work went into those jumps. Keep it open!
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Tim DaSilva died in a tragic accident while building his dream; a BMX race track; a place for children, youth and their families to enjoy, exercise, companionship and the spirit of competition. His family has taken solace in the fact that his dream had become a reality and a unique recreational facility that anyone could enjoy.
Now the Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) is forcing the family to flatten their son\'s dream in 60 days (from the end of April 2008) or the owner of the private land (Halton Place) will face stiff penalties. The family and the BMX community are calling for YOUR support to have the track re-opened and the missing permit granted. Not just for Tim DaSilva\'s family and friends, but for the entire community who benefits from having this unique recreational facility that was built by a young man with a vision that will become a reality with YOUR help.
Please visit the Facebook Group \"Save the Tim DaSilva BMX Track\" for more information, pictures, videos and the opportunity to submit comments.
http://www.facebook.com/group.phpgid=11682499559&ref=ts
THIS IS FREE, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DONATE ANY MONEY, JUST DONATE A FEW MINUTES OF YOUR TIME TO SIGN THE PETITION.
\"If we all stand together, we will win this fight to keep the Tim DaSilva BMX Track OPEN and Tim\'s Dream alive\"
Thank you for YOUR support.
The Niagara Escarpment Commission thinks they can just bulldoze a young man's legacy and walk away without a fight. We are digging in our heels and refusing to let these bureaucrats turn a vibrant community space into dirt and memories.
Reached 1,000 supporters
April 29, 2008
Reached 100 supporters
April 27, 2008
6 Comments
P
Patrick McGlone
4 years ago
Featured
We had woods across the street from my house and would have jumps,
whoop the do's, broken logs, etc.. and would ride our bikes there all night and day. That was before BMX was a thing. The mid 70's through early 80's it was being done on every street corner. I hope my signature helps. May God Bless Tim and his family and also to everyone who rides. Be safe everyone.
T
Tim sonner
5 years ago
Featured
I raced and was friends with Tim my name is Tim also. Tim was a kind person and a very passionate one probably why met through bmx. Miss racing you and our discussions on bacon
D
Dave Ellis
18 years ago
Featured
I used to ride at Halton all the time. Leave the track alone!
J
Jason Webb
18 years ago
Featured
RIP Tim. Total joke that the NEC is doing this to his family. This track is a landmark for us riders.
S
Sarah Bauer
18 years ago
Featured
My brother spent every weekend out there. It gave all the local kids somewhere to go where they werent getting into trouble. Just let them have this.
M
Mike Mwangi
18 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous that they wanna destroy this place. So much hard work went into those jumps. Keep it open!
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We had woods across the street from my house and would have jumps, whoop the do's, broken logs, etc.. and would ride our bikes there all night and day. That was before BMX was a thing. The mid 70's through early 80's it was being done on every street corner. I hope my signature helps. May God Bless Tim and his family and also to everyone who rides. Be safe everyone.