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Helmet poster campaign honors son and urges helmet use
The Van Dykes in Cedar Rapids plaster schools and motorcycle dealers with a poster campaign about their son Greg who died at 18 in a motorcycle crash. Bob Van Dyke markets a car show and speaks of anger, grief, and urging lawmakers to require helmets for young riders. He recalls lapses on First Avenue and the lasting impact on family life.
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