Florida Forum rider goes down 5/29 UPDATE
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Florida Forum rider goes down 5/29 UPDATE
I was urged to start a new thread about a fellow rider that went down on our ride last Saturday as a place to give updates on his condition and provide information for any one who wants to help in any way.
Last weekend the Florida Crew of HDForums planned a ride to meet up for the annual Leesburg Bikefest for those who could get away. The "Southern Division" met up in Moore Haven and I had asked a non forum member, Bob, to ride along with us, because he wanted to attend the event. He rode up to north of Haines City with us where we met up with the central and western divisions for breakfast. Bob ate with us and heard us talking of meeting at another member's site before heading to bike fest. Bob decided to skip that and head on up by himself to meet the friends he was to ride back with. The details are still sketchy of what actually happened, but he ran into the back of a vehicle and is seriously hurt.
He is presently in ICU at Lakeland Regional Medical Center with a head injury (not as bad as first thought, but still serious), broken ribs (fluid on the lungs is #1 priority now), broken leg (had surgery today and it went well), broken shoulder, and multiple lacerations. He has to be sedated and has a ventilator. Once he is awakened I will go visit him personally.
He has 2 daughters and their mother up there with him. Any one wanting to send an encouragement of some kind can send it to.
Bob Elliott ICU
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd.
Lakeland, Fl. 33805
Thanks to all my Forum friends.
Last weekend the Florida Crew of HDForums planned a ride to meet up for the annual Leesburg Bikefest for those who could get away. The "Southern Division" met up in Moore Haven and I had asked a non forum member, Bob, to ride along with us, because he wanted to attend the event. He rode up to north of Haines City with us where we met up with the central and western divisions for breakfast. Bob ate with us and heard us talking of meeting at another member's site before heading to bike fest. Bob decided to skip that and head on up by himself to meet the friends he was to ride back with. The details are still sketchy of what actually happened, but he ran into the back of a vehicle and is seriously hurt.
He is presently in ICU at Lakeland Regional Medical Center with a head injury (not as bad as first thought, but still serious), broken ribs (fluid on the lungs is #1 priority now), broken leg (had surgery today and it went well), broken shoulder, and multiple lacerations. He has to be sedated and has a ventilator. Once he is awakened I will go visit him personally.
He has 2 daughters and their mother up there with him. Any one wanting to send an encouragement of some kind can send it to.
Bob Elliott ICU
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd.
Lakeland, Fl. 33805
Thanks to all my Forum friends.
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RE: Florida Forum rider goes down
Very, very sorry to hear about Bob. Very best wishes to he and his family and that he attains a complete recovery from his injuries.
I am relieved though to hear it wasn't any of you "regular" Fla Crew though.
I am relieved though to hear it wasn't any of you "regular" Fla Crew though.
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RE: Florida Forum rider goes down
Understandably painful when a friend goes down.
Here's hope and prayers for Bob and a complete speedy recovery.
Keep us informed on how's he's doing, please
Here's hope and prayers for Bob and a complete speedy recovery.
Keep us informed on how's he's doing, please
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RE: Florida Forum rider goes down
thanks mike he has been on my mind everyday since then.
what kind of "gifts" can be allowed there?
like i said earlier i never meet bob but he feels like family.
give him mine and my wifes love and support to him and his family.
what kind of "gifts" can be allowed there?
like i said earlier i never meet bob but he feels like family.
give him mine and my wifes love and support to him and his family.
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RE: Florida Forum rider goes down
sorry to hear that i wish you speedy recovery. The good Lord will take care of you.
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RE: Florida Forum rider goes down
let me know when you guys ride over there. the wife and would like to join in and visit.
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RE: Florida Forum rider goes down
Hey Dave,
Probably not flowers in ICU, but I am sure a card would be appreciative by the family. That is what I did until they wake him and I can go see him. I will let you know and maybe we can meet up for lunch or something that day.
Probably not flowers in ICU, but I am sure a card would be appreciative by the family. That is what I did until they wake him and I can go see him. I will let you know and maybe we can meet up for lunch or something that day.
