By Kelly Hogben

I met Paige one night when she was out singing. I had just moved to the beach. I remember the song she sang, Midnight train to Georgia. We talked and soon became friends, she was a caregiver. I was just a child, lost in an unfamiliar place... Suseptable to so much. She took me under her wing and cared for me. Paige and Hide made sure I had food to eat, they provided me with transportation to work daily, just to make sure that I would get on my feet. They gave me encouragement, they looked out for me, as angels would. Paige provided me with so much needed guidance. I became establised, had a good job and a close family of IBEW brothers. Their job couldnt last forever in NH, so they were destined to leave. Soon after they left, I began hanging out with the wrong people, things just weren't the same there. Paige and I still talked frequently, and she encouraged me to leave. In fact, she forced me to. I was on a path destined for emminent death. I headed her warnings and left. Returned to home (Pennsylvania), where Paige told me I belonged. Within a few months of returning, I met my (now) husband, and turned my life around. I continued talking to Paige unltil 7 months after I returned... I called her one day to ask her if she wanted to go on vacation with 'Hide and my husband, and that was the day that her and Rawhide were taken from us... They were angels in life and I know they are looking down on us as Angels now. God Bless them and always keep them in your hearts. I know the void that you are feeling in your life from their passing. I only knew them for a short time, for those of you who knew them longer, I cannot imagine the void that you feel. May God bless you.

Kelly Hogben

By Carol (Susie) Aucompaugh

Rawhide Rawlins was one of the best! He was my brother-in-law for many years. Even when he and my sister divorced, he was still a big part of our family. Paige became very dear to us also, she was a good woman and made Rawhide happier than I've ever seen him. Rawhide died doing what he loved to do, riding his bike on a beautiful early fall day. He changed my mind about bikers, like most people, I thought they were a bunch of scummy no good lawbreakers. Through him, I learned that they are the best people around. Most are involved in community charities (Toys for Tots, etc.), and all are more than willing to help anywhere or anytime. They are dedicated to their families and their country. I consider myself very blessed to have known both Rawhide and Paige. Carol (Susie) Aucompaugh

By Kelly Rawlins (Scooter)

Uncle Rawhide was a good and funny man. He would make you smile with the funny faces. He was the best uncle I ever had. If I need something he was there. Aunt Paige was a wonderful woman with a voice of an angel. Paige was part of the family and always will be. I miss you both and you will be in my heart forever.

By Mark Rawlins

Well big brother it's been over a year now since that November day that we lost You and Paige, and only time can heal the emptiness we still feel inside but the memory's will last Forever. I will always remember all the fun we had and the many miles we put down riding at Myrtle Beach. Bike week will never be the same with out You and Paige there with me, but the tradition will go on. You both will be missed and forever loved by all of us.

I Miss You Big Brother,
Your Little Brother Mark

By Nickole (Coley)

Well Uncle Rawhide and Aunt Paige it has been so long since I have had to confront that you both are gone and it has been so hard for me. I know that you are both there because I feel you in my sleep and I see you in my dreams. I hope you were there with me on graduation day I wish you could have seen it, mom was so happy. Uncle Rawhide I made it, I am now a Freshman in college, you always told me I would make something of myself and here I am 18 and on my way. It has been hard to not be able to just call and tell you of what I am doing and to hear you say how proud you are of me. I remember just before you passed I got honor roll and you were so proud. And Aunt Paige, you always reassured me of how wonderful I was and not to settle for anything less than wonderful. You two were a big part of my life and now all I can do is talk to you and not hear back, but I know you are there listening to my every word. Never forget me please. Never forget this "Coley Bear oh Coley Bear, with the long blonde hair." I Love You So Much, Nickole (Coley)

Well Uncle Rawhide and Aunt Paige. It has been 2 years today since we lost you both. It's hard to go day by day knowing you both are gone. We all miss and think of you two. But I know you are in a better place and watching down on everyone. Words cannot explain how I feel. I'm writing to tell you both I love you and miss you two so much. You both are in my heart forever.
Love you always,
Kelly kid

My uncle rawhide was a great man. He always told it straight even if you didn't like it. He was a real gentle giant and will live in all the hearts and lives he touched forever. I miss him and pray that he knows how much he was loved. We will never forget.

Paige was a woman you had to experience to appreciate. She became a part of our family a long time ago and always will be. I will miss you and your zest for life. I hope that Paige and Rawhide are together looking down on all of us and the accomplishments and lives and I pray that they are proud of us all. You are greatly missed everyday. We will never forget.

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