John Matherson, owner of Mission Motorsports, a Yamaha dealership in Irvine, California, died Saturday after crashing a streetbike on or near Ortega Highway between San Juan Capistrano and Lake Elsinore in Southern California. Read a local press report here: ~http://www.ocregister.com/articles/coroner-matherson-accident-2045520-aikin-highway~ And now, reaction from a reader: FIRST PERSON/OPINION Via e-mail: I just want to say that John Matherson was a great guy. I have known him for almost 15 years, purchased several motorcycles from him, and shared many stories. He was a tremendously hardworking guy and never seemed to lack energy. He will be sorely missed. Rest in peace my friend. Jerry Mendzer Orange, California