The guy on the bike was my friend Chris from J&L Auto Sales. I've known him for nearly 20 years. He had just left his house and a couple were having a domestic spat in their car and the woman grabbed the wheel and cranked it and they crossed the centerline and drilled Chris. The cops said he never had time to hit the brakes. He is in ICU not expected to make it at this time. Please pray for him and his family. http://www.cjonline.com/news/local/2009-04-07/fight_might_have_led_to_accident
So sad. I love to ride bikes but I just can't make myself take the risk any more. I wish your friend nothing but the best. Peace,beeler
So Sorry to hear this Mike. Something so stupid and selfish... All my best to Chris - God bless! - Bill
I'm in the same position. I have only taken mine out once this year so far. I think it will be sold soon. My kids need a father. I also hope your friend is ok.
<center>,<strong>So Sorry to hear about your friend, Chris<br> Here is a poem for him, and you "For we are all, like swimmers in the sea, Poised on the top of a huge wave of fate, Which hangs uncertain to which side to fall. And whether it will heave us up to land, Or whether it will roll us out to sea, Back out to sea, to the deep waves of death, We know not, and no search will make us know; Only the event will teach us in its hour." Sohrab and Rustum G-d Bless
Mike, Your friend, and his family are in my prayers. How senseless! What was this woman trying to prove by grabbing the wheel? Are charges being filed?
unfortunately, they seldom seem to get more than a slap on the wrist. My wife's boss at her last job was in an accident. A guy wasn't watching where he was going and blew a stop sign, running into her and her husband on their Harley. The husband was killed. She had a broken pelvis and much rehab. The person driving got a $1000 fine and suspended license for a year... There is no justice for cyclists.
Thats the reason i gave up riding years ago,motorcycle riders are second class citizens in most peoples eyes:af: Sorry to hear about your friend Mike,hope he makes it.
praying for your friend mike. my fellow mechanic's brother was killed last year, got run over by a semi truck. what a tragedy.
our prayers are out to him and his Family and friends . As a rider I am to aware of the danger , there is no justice and no punishment to fit this crime , you cant fix Stupid .it is so sad that one,s life hangs on the actions of unknown people that take no responsability for what they do God Bless
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ok the latest news is that Chris is about to loose the head probe. They are saying he will survive now. He also may have alot of issues with motor skills at first and that his right side was the most damaged. He does have feeling in his arms, hands and legs, feet. Obviously in ICU still but the very worse is now getting less. Thats all I know as of this minute but dont stop the prayers ......thanks!
that is great news mike. medicine has come a long way. i hope your friend continues his recovery. jim
I'm so glad your friend is doing somewhat better. That is real positive news! We will all think positive foir him. Thanks for the update and keep us posted, Please... Yes, technology for medical purposes has really advanced the past 50 Years and it's getting better each day. They are doing miraculous stuff today.
I think about how nice a bike would be from time to time, but people run into big yellow school bus's, so I just don't think it's worth the risk. Besides the other drivers people hit elk and deer in cars and trucks around here and on a bike that's bad. I've got one friend that got in a wreck about 20 years ago and has been a functional (sort of ) 10 year old since. That one was his fault. I've got another friend that was in a wreck... Must be six or so years ago that nearly died. He's not right any more, also lost an arm. That one was from a gal turning left into him.
