I'm hurting, friend killed - Follow-up
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I'm hurting, friend killed - Follow-up
I can't tell you how much you have guys helped me with this. Thank you all for the kind words. If I'm nuts to keep riding, then I have found that I'm, by far, not the only nut riding a bike. The details of William's death is that he was probably killed instantly - didn't suffer, for that I'm thankful. His wife (Tena, not Tina - I wasn't thinking straight on the original post) was following him as he rode his bike to the Harley shop in Columbus (I called the Harley shop and was told that he had an appointment set up for Friday, but was going to drop it off Thursday) to be serviced. Thursday, around 2 PM, He was travelling south and was hit head-on by a cage travelling the opposite direction. The 60-yr old cage driver drifted left into William's lane and struck him head-on. Both vehicles were trvelling about 45 mph, 90 mph closing speed. Don't ask why William didn't swerve to avoid it, maybe it all developed too fast, maybe William was thinking about the upcoming repair, who knows?, I guess we'll never know. Don't know about what charges are to be brought. Don't know for sure, but I don't think alcohol was involved.
Something I failed to say - the cage driver was a man, not that it would have made a difference.
Ride safe (not just words)
Hack
Something I failed to say - the cage driver was a man, not that it would have made a difference.
Ride safe (not just words)
Hack
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RE: I'm hurting, friend killed - Follow-up
Chances are good that he was looking at the cage coming at him, who wouldn't? Unfortunately, people tend to automatically steer where they are looking. Same thing for the old lady in the cage, looking at the motorcycle she is about to smash instead of how to get back in her lane. So, let some good come of this. Should someone be saved by this lesson, his death would not be in vane If you (anyone reading this) ever find yourself in a bad situation like this, force yourself to look where you need to go to be safe, not at the hazard that is about to get you, no matter how scary it is.
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RE: I'm hurting, friend killed - Follow-up
Hack,
I don't think you are nuts. Don't take this the wrong way, but I'd love to go like your friend William went, smiling on my bike one second, gone the next. Prayers for his family and friends sent.
I don't think you are nuts. Don't take this the wrong way, but I'd love to go like your friend William went, smiling on my bike one second, gone the next. Prayers for his family and friends sent.
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RE: I'm hurting, friend killed - Follow-up
ORIGINAL: Oldtimer of NM
Chances are good that he was looking at the cage coming at him, who wouldn't? Unfortunately, people tend to automatically steer where they are looking. Same thing for the old lady in the cage, looking at the motorcycle she is about to smash instead of how to get back in her lane. So, let some good come of this. Should someone be saved by this lesson, his death would not be in vane If you (anyone reading this) ever find yourself in a bad situation like this, force yourself to look where you need to go to be safe, not at the hazard that is about to get you, no matter how scary it is.
Chances are good that he was looking at the cage coming at him, who wouldn't? Unfortunately, people tend to automatically steer where they are looking. Same thing for the old lady in the cage, looking at the motorcycle she is about to smash instead of how to get back in her lane. So, let some good come of this. Should someone be saved by this lesson, his death would not be in vane If you (anyone reading this) ever find yourself in a bad situation like this, force yourself to look where you need to go to be safe, not at the hazard that is about to get you, no matter how scary it is.
Hack
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RE: I'm hurting, friend killed - Follow-up
It's so difficult to deal with a loss of a good friend. But be comforted that he died in an instant......and felt no pain. Personally, I'd prefer that to lingering on at an advanced age and having to endure a prolonged drug-fogged existence. There are so many levels of Life that are far worse than death. Be comforted in the fact that he is where we all want to be and is looking down on you and protecting your happiness.
Don't despair......rejoice in his eternal happiness and release! Sounds sappy.....but it's true. Prayers for you and his family............
P.
Don't despair......rejoice in his eternal happiness and release! Sounds sappy.....but it's true. Prayers for you and his family............
P.
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RE: I'm hurting, friend killed - Follow-up
Sorry for your loss dude but think of this. The lucky ones get out of here quick the rest get to enjoy the miracles of modern medicine for a long miserable time. T.
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