Thoughts and Prayers

**Rasta** · 05-20-2013, 09:33 PM

Prayers to the folks in the Oklahoma area for what they are going through. So sad for the families that have lost dear ones, specially loosing the little ones.
May God have mercy on their souls and comfort them at this time of need.
Thoughts and prayers your way.

Loafer · 05-21-2013, 07:39 AM

+1...hope they don't get any more storms.

**rayski271** · 05-21-2013, 07:43 AM

has anyone heard from gene or from victor they are from that area

okiecop · 05-21-2013, 08:30 AM

New Castle and Moore are the hardest hit areas. Both of these are just south of OKC. I live about 90 miles south of that area. It's still hammering down this morning but it's in my area now. Wind damage in some more areas but no tornadoes as of now. It's going to be a very long day. Prayers to all of those affected by yesterday's massive tornado. Keep your thoughts and prayers coming for the first responders and pray that they can still find survivors in those areas that suffered damage.

**ringadingh** · 05-21-2013, 08:33 AM

I seen the news today, it looks like a lot of damage was caused, I hope everyone here is ok.

waterman · 05-21-2013, 08:55 AM

This is a terrible tragedy and for it to happen in almost the same area that it occurred 14 years ago makes it worse for those that rebuilt after the May 3, 1999 tornado.

**rayski271** · 05-21-2013, 09:10 AM

ok i just talk to victors son in law they are all ok no twisters near them anybody know how to contact gene find out how he and his family are doing

waterman · 05-21-2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by rayski271

ok i just talk to victors son in law they are all ok no twisters near them anybody know how to contact gene find out how he and his family are doing

Gene was on at 5:30 p.m. last night. I would guess that he is ok. He is close to Moore (25 miles).

cactusjack · 05-21-2013, 10:05 AM

Gene's in Blanchard, which is southwest of Moore.

I can't even imagine what those people experienced. I saw the footage a storm chaser shot from about 1 mile away, it was incredible. This area has had 3 F4 or higher tornadoes in the past 14 years. I think I'd consider relocating.

I hope any members of our VBA family in that area are safe and secure.

**Kawhead** · 05-21-2013, 10:14 AM

Good Grief what a disaster! My heart goes out to the people in Oklahoma.
A donation is on the way to the Salvation Army!
Prayers for a speedy recovery.

A special THANKS goes out to the local Home Depot for donating supplies at no charge!

I know a lot of big corporations donate to disasters, but keep them in mind when you need building material.

Old Bear · 05-21-2013, 10:36 AM

Gentle and kind thoughts to those in pain, to those who have lost loved ones.

davidhollinger · 05-21-2013, 02:23 PM

Saw the news and couldnt believe the destruction. I guess we really cant imagine what it would be like without living through one. We had one rip thru a high school here a few years ago and kill some teenage kids. Now the whole state shuts schools down if there is even a HINT of bad weather. What bothers me is in the south there are a lot poor families that live in mobile homes and very old shotgun houses. The kids are MUCH better off in brick and concrete schools but the liability is too great I guess. I hate to think of kids being dropped off alone at a mobile home to endure that kind of weather.

What their parents must be going thru trying to work also....
Thoughts and prayers for the OK folks....

**Cajunrider** · 05-21-2013, 04:55 PM

I spoke to Dave (Budman) and Jesse last night after the storms passed them. They were OK. Most of the severe weather was north of Vic. I just spoke to Gene and all of the weather went around him. Passed really close to his daughter Catherine but she only lost power. No damage.

**Rasta** · 05-21-2013, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajunrider

I spoke to Dave (Budman) and Jesse last night after the storms passed them. They were OK. Most of the severe weather was north of Vic. I just spoke to Gene and all of the weather went around him. Passed really close to his daughter Catherine but she only lost power. No damage.

Thanks for the update on our friends!

dewey405 · 05-21-2013, 11:21 PM

My house got pretty banged up, we live just across the street from briarwood elementary (thankfully kids were one sick). I am deployed so wife is having to deal with this all while living at her parents house.

05-20-2013, 09:33 PM	#1
Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,697	Thoughts and Prayers Prayers to the folks in the Oklahoma area for what they are going through. So sad for the families that have lost dear ones, specially loosing the little ones. May God have mercy on their souls and comfort them at this time of need. Thoughts and prayers your way. __________________ VROC#34321 VBA#01867 2012 NCR Rally Savanna. IL. 2013 National Rally Estes Park, CO 2014 NC/SC Rally in the Ozarks, Mountain View AR 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH 2015 VBA/VRA Eureka Springs AR 2015 Antlers Rally, Antlers OK. 2016 SCR Rally Salem MO. 2016 NCR Rally Hillsboro WI 2017 Eureka Springs AR 2017 National Rally Lake George NY 2004 Blue and Silver 1500 Nomad(RIP 9-26-19) 2000 Red and Silver 1500 Nomad 2012 Pearl White 1700 Voyager Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-21-2013, 07:39 AM	#2
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	+1...hope they don't get any more storms. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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05-21-2013, 07:43 AM	#3
rayski271 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: hometown ILL Posts: 716	has anyone heard from gene or from victor they are from that area __________________ National Rally 2009 - Custer, SD NorthCentral Regional Rally 2010 - Prairie du Chien, WI National Rally 2011 - Maggie Valley, NC
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05-21-2013, 08:30 AM	#4
okiecop Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SW Oklahoma Posts: 189	New Castle and Moore are the hardest hit areas. Both of these are just south of OKC. I live about 90 miles south of that area. It's still hammering down this morning but it's in my area now. Wind damage in some more areas but no tornadoes as of now. It's going to be a very long day. Prayers to all of those affected by yesterday's massive tornado. Keep your thoughts and prayers coming for the first responders and pray that they can still find survivors in those areas that suffered damage. __________________ Brent Y. / SW Oklahoma 2015 Indian Roadmaster 2011 Kawasaki Voyager (sold) VBA #01900 VROC #25609 F.A.I.T.H. Riders (Central Baptist Church, Lawton) MSF Rider Coach
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05-21-2013, 08:33 AM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	I seen the news today, it looks like a lot of damage was caused, I hope everyone here is ok. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-21-2013, 08:55 AM	#6
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	This is a terrible tragedy and for it to happen in almost the same area that it occurred 14 years ago makes it worse for those that rebuilt after the May 3, 1999 tornado. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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05-21-2013, 09:10 AM	#7
rayski271 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: hometown ILL Posts: 716	ok i just talk to victors son in law they are all ok no twisters near them anybody know how to contact gene find out how he and his family are doing __________________ National Rally 2009 - Custer, SD NorthCentral Regional Rally 2010 - Prairie du Chien, WI National Rally 2011 - Maggie Valley, NC
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05-21-2013, 10:05 AM	#9
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Gene's in Blanchard, which is southwest of Moore. I can't even imagine what those people experienced. I saw the footage a storm chaser shot from about 1 mile away, it was incredible. This area has had 3 F4 or higher tornadoes in the past 14 years. I think I'd consider relocating. I hope any members of our VBA family in that area are safe and secure. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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05-21-2013, 10:14 AM	#10
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	Good Grief what a disaster! My heart goes out to the people in Oklahoma. A donation is on the way to the Salvation Army! Prayers for a speedy recovery. A special THANKS goes out to the local Home Depot for donating supplies at no charge! I know a lot of big corporations donate to disasters, but keep them in mind when you need building material. __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead
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05-21-2013, 10:36 AM	#11
Old Bear Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 1,434	Gentle and kind thoughts to those in pain, to those who have lost loved ones. __________________ Jerry "Old Bear" Barker Clarksville, TN Americas Guardians PS MC President, Tennessee 16-A VBA #02203 "Blaze" 2017 Vaquero "Black Magic" 2011 Vaquero, 69k miles, handed down to my son for hopefully many more miles!
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05-21-2013, 02:23 PM	#12
davidhollinger Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 2,188	Saw the news and couldnt believe the destruction. I guess we really cant imagine what it would be like without living through one. We had one rip thru a high school here a few years ago and kill some teenage kids. Now the whole state shuts schools down if there is even a HINT of bad weather. What bothers me is in the south there are a lot poor families that live in mobile homes and very old shotgun houses. The kids are MUCH better off in brick and concrete schools but the liability is too great I guess. I hate to think of kids being dropped off alone at a mobile home to endure that kind of weather. What their parents must be going thru trying to work also.... Thoughts and prayers for the OK folks.... __________________ I would be patient, but it takes too long!! David Hollinger 2002 Beige 1500 "Hannah2" VBA # 02195
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05-21-2013, 04:55 PM	#13
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	I spoke to Dave (Budman) and Jesse last night after the storms passed them. They were OK. Most of the severe weather was north of Vic. I just spoke to Gene and all of the weather went around him. Passed really close to his daughter Catherine but she only lost power. No damage. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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05-21-2013, 11:21 PM	#15
dewey405 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Moore, OK Posts: 384	My house got pretty banged up, we live just across the street from briarwood elementary (thankfully kids were one sick). I am deployed so wife is having to deal with this all while living at her parents house. __________________ 2012 Nomad 1700 VBA #02021 VROC #34848
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