Good rider down, not out!

paul · 04-16-2011, 10:51 PM

Last Monday morning my wife came upon a motorcycle accident about 10 - 20 minutes after it happened. People were just helping the victims and had the rider on the ground and were tending him. EMS and others started arriving just about that time. She called me to tell me to be caereful, mentioned the accident and said it looked like the rider had lost his leg.

Well, we learned yesterday that this was indeed one of our "family" part of the group with which we ride. Our ties are closer than just being biking buds. We are "family" in a sense, as I said.

Anyhow, he is in Memorial Herman, and in good spirits. He did loose his leg from the knee down. He has been requesting one legged jokes from us. This is a man who has probably put more miles on a bike than any 5 of us together. He has litterallly ridden all his life and probably seen parts of every state from the saddle. He will be back, and I'm sure will ride again. We don't know what happened, but do know that two cars were involved. Since Joel was an experienced rider, we expect that one of the fools in a cage was responsible. But, we'll see. In the mean time, we'll take care of our friend.

Dave · 04-16-2011, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by hmsregalnadness

Anyhow, he is in Memorial Herman, and in good spirits. He did loose his leg from the knee down.

Tell him I understand how it is. If one must loose a limb, a leg is probably the one to loose, especially if it were the left.

If he needs some one to talk to about it, let me know. He's more than welcomed to my e-mail and phone number.

AlabamaNomadRider · 04-16-2011, 10:59 PM

Really hate to hear this bad news. My thoughts and prayers will go out for him.

**billmac** · 04-16-2011, 11:37 PM

Bless his heart. Hope he recoups fast. Glad your there for him.

**schoeney** · 04-16-2011, 11:55 PM

Dave, I would think your insight and experience would mean a lot to Joel. I hope he is open to communicating with you. Way to go to bat for a fellow two wheeler.

Regal- Please tell Joel he has a bunch of friends that he has waved to that are pulling for him.

**glwilson** · 04-17-2011, 07:53 AM

Very sorry to hear about your friend. We hope he handles this well and recovers soon.

Dave... good man for offering some support.

Loafer · 04-17-2011, 08:49 AM

It's always sad to hear of tragedies, thoughts and prayers are being sent. Not sure, but I would think the rehab will be stressful.

**nomadbehappy** · 04-17-2011, 09:07 AM

Sorry to hear about your friend. Sounds like he has a positive attitude which is so important in one's recovery. Best wishes to your friend

paul · 04-17-2011, 03:44 PM

Thanks, all! I will certainly pass on the info. Dave, Thanks for your offer, and your courage. Will let you know. Right now, he's surrounded by a good group of "old heads".

deacon · 04-17-2011, 04:18 PM

Thirty years ago it would have severely limited his mobility. Prosthetics have vastly improved! Prayer sent.

jesse · 04-17-2011, 04:54 PM

Send my best wishes for a speedy recovery.
I also lost my right leg below the knee (check avatar picture, life is short when you can't have fun) I would be happy to talk to him anytime he feels the need.
Sounds like the right attitude already.

**Cajunrider** · 04-17-2011, 04:59 PM

I'm sure that Jesse can offer him words of encouragement also. Hope that he heals up soon and doesn't lose his spirit for riding. I have a ton of respect for people like Dave, Jesse, and Gina who have survived a crash and not lost their will to ride. I don't know if I could do the same under the same circumstances.

usranger74 · 04-17-2011, 05:42 PM

I am sorry to hear about your friend. It sounds like he has the right attitude for a quick recovery and I wish him the best. And, hats off to Dave and Jesse for offering their help.

bobhamlin · 04-17-2011, 07:17 PM

Tell him to hang in there. My father, a Marine, lost his right leg to a land-mine in Korea. He toughed it out with a prosthetic (aka "wooden") leg.

Just last weekend, I was talking with a couple Walter Reed patients that had lost legs to IEDs. One of them was working with a transition leg that is computerized. He was calibrating it by walking around at a local PGR fund-raiser. The look of excitement on his face was an incredible thing to behold. Only later in the day could I perceive him starting to noticeably limp. He said he overtaxed some muscles and should probably have known better.

I could just imagine my dad's jaw dropping if he could have seen what this leg could do. Walking smoothly is a very complex act.

Netnorske · 04-17-2011, 07:23 PM

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. He'll need his friends more than ever right now....glad you are there for him.

04-16-2011, 10:51 PM	#1
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	Good rider down, not out! Last Monday morning my wife came upon a motorcycle accident about 10 - 20 minutes after it happened. People were just helping the victims and had the rider on the ground and were tending him. EMS and others started arriving just about that time. She called me to tell me to be caereful, mentioned the accident and said it looked like the rider had lost his leg. Well, we learned yesterday that this was indeed one of our "family" part of the group with which we ride. Our ties are closer than just being biking buds. We are "family" in a sense, as I said. Anyhow, he is in Memorial Herman, and in good spirits. He did loose his leg from the knee down. He has been requesting one legged jokes from us. This is a man who has probably put more miles on a bike than any 5 of us together. He has litterallly ridden all his life and probably seen parts of every state from the saddle. He will be back, and I'm sure will ride again. We don't know what happened, but do know that two cars were involved. Since Joel was an experienced rider, we expect that one of the fools in a cage was responsible. But, we'll see. In the mean time, we'll take care of our friend. __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-16-2011, 10:59 PM	#3
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Good rider down, not out! Really hate to hear this bad news. My thoughts and prayers will go out for him. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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04-16-2011, 11:37 PM	#4
billmac Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,472	Good rider down, not out! Bless his heart. Hope he recoups fast. Glad your there for him.
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04-16-2011, 11:55 PM	#5
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Good rider down, not out! Dave, I would think your insight and experience would mean a lot to Joel. I hope he is open to communicating with you. Way to go to bat for a fellow two wheeler. Regal- Please tell Joel he has a bunch of friends that he has waved to that are pulling for him. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-17-2011, 07:53 AM	#6
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Good rider down, not out! Very sorry to hear about your friend. We hope he handles this well and recovers soon. Dave... good man for offering some support. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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04-17-2011, 08:49 AM	#7
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Good rider down, not out! It's always sad to hear of tragedies, thoughts and prayers are being sent. Not sure, but I would think the rehab will be stressful. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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04-17-2011, 09:07 AM	#8
nomadbehappy Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 332	Good rider down, not out! Sorry to hear about your friend. Sounds like he has a positive attitude which is so important in one's recovery. Best wishes to your friend __________________ Brian Muscat bamuscat@gmail.com Barrie, ON KawaNOW #1404 2008 Kawasaki Nomad (Ultra) *Red* and Black because they're the fastest colours! Winter is nature's way of telling us to add more *Chrome!*
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04-17-2011, 03:44 PM	#9
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	Good rider down, not out! Thanks, all! I will certainly pass on the info. Dave, Thanks for your offer, and your courage. Will let you know. Right now, he's surrounded by a good group of "old heads". __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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04-17-2011, 04:18 PM	#10
deacon Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Spencorport, NY Posts: 325	Good rider down, not out! Thirty years ago it would have severely limited his mobility. Prosthetics have vastly improved! Prayer sent.
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04-17-2011, 04:54 PM	#11
jesse Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Farmington, Arkansas Posts: 1,013	Good rider down, not out! Send my best wishes for a speedy recovery. I also lost my right leg below the knee (check avatar picture, life is short when you can't have fun) I would be happy to talk to him anytime he feels the need. Sounds like the right attitude already. __________________ 2012 Goldwing 80,000+ & counting 2005 Nomad 76,585 mi VBA #628 IBA #54485
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04-17-2011, 04:59 PM	#12
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Good rider down, not out! I'm sure that Jesse can offer him words of encouragement also. Hope that he heals up soon and doesn't lose his spirit for riding. I have a ton of respect for people like Dave, Jesse, and Gina who have survived a crash and not lost their will to ride. I don't know if I could do the same under the same circumstances. __________________ 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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04-17-2011, 05:42 PM	#13
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Good rider down, not out! I am sorry to hear about your friend. It sounds like he has the right attitude for a quick recovery and I wish him the best. And, hats off to Dave and Jesse for offering their help. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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04-17-2011, 07:17 PM	#14
bobhamlin Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Thurmont MD Posts: 760	Good rider down, not out! Tell him to hang in there. My father, a Marine, lost his right leg to a land-mine in Korea. He toughed it out with a prosthetic (aka "wooden") leg. Just last weekend, I was talking with a couple Walter Reed patients that had lost legs to IEDs. One of them was working with a transition leg that is computerized. He was calibrating it by walking around at a local PGR fund-raiser. The look of excitement on his face was an incredible thing to behold. Only later in the day could I perceive him starting to noticeably limp. He said he overtaxed some muscles and should probably have known better. I could just imagine my dad's jaw dropping if he could have seen what this leg could do. Walking smoothly is a very complex act. __________________ Bob Hamlin RC PGR '06 VN1600D6F
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04-17-2011, 07:23 PM	#15
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Good rider down, not out! Best wishes for a speedy recovery. He'll need his friends more than ever right now....glad you are there for him. __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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