Flash Scoop: One Last Farewell: Jeremy Lusk Memorial Service

As Flashscoop reported last week the loss of freestyle motocross rider, Jeremy Lusk – there will be one last farewell. Funeral services will be held today for those closest to Lusk due to limited church capacity; however, the service will be available via webcast.

Being a part of the metal scene around Southern California especially Los Angeles and the Inland Empire/Riverside County area I’ve learned to understand the Metal Mulisha a bit. Metal Mulisha isn’t just a motocross ‘crew,’ in a sense it’s a way of life, it’s its own culture. I’m sure you’ve seen a sticker around town on the back of someone’s truck. This is a huge loss for the Metal Mulisha family as well as the sport of motocross (family, friends, and fans). Jeremy Lusk was and will always be a part of that family. He will be sorely missed and will be the inspiration and motivation for the future of motocross, the X-Games, and the Metal Mulisha.



Lusk died after a crash in Costa Rica during a competition. Lusk, who was just 24 years old, grew up in San Diego and later moved to Temecula where he later got married. This stellar rider best known for his Metal Mulisha affiliation along side his many X-Game achievements: winning the Gold medal and Silver medals last year. As told to the Associated Press: "Jeremy was a gifted athlete and an innovator. He will be greatly missed," said Rick Alessandri, senior vice president of the X Games Franchise.

Lusk had attempted to do a trick he was no stranger to – the “Hart Attack” backflip. This time around the trick didn’t go as planned as Lusk failed to rotate properly making the landing a bit more difficult…slamming into his head. He died 3 days after the competition with his family and friends by his side. "Jeremy motivated me to be a better person," said Metal Mulisha founder and teammate Brian Deegan. "One day, we will all be reunited and will ride together again."



Brian Deegan & Jeremy Lusk



Funeral services for Lusk, a graduate of West Hills High School in the San Diego County city of Santee, are scheduled for today, Feb. 16th, 2009 at 1 p.m. in the Revival Christian Fellowship Church in Menifee, 29220 Scott Road.

Important Note: MetalMulisha.com has reported … Due to the overwhelming response to the loss of Jeremy Lusk and limited church capacity – they unfortunately must limit the service to “friends, family and industry.” However, the funeral will be available via webcast at: http://www.revival.tv/jeremylusk/