Friend down

    • 2072 posts
    September 21, 2010 1:56 PM PDT
    Went for a lunch ride with a bunch of my riding buddies yesterday. Just before we got to our destination, one of my good friends hit sand on a curve and went down hard on his Suzuki M109. I was two bikes behind him. Was able to get up and walk away but was hurting. Got home and his wife took him to the Emergency Department. He is in the hospital with a fractured Scapula, seven broken ribs and a bruised lung. They are going to keep him for two or three days for pain management and observation. Please keep him and his new bride (just got married two weeks ago) in your prayers
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    September 21, 2010 2:05 PM PDT
    I always hate to hear about a downed rider Rob, whether I know them or not. Your friend and his wife are in my thoughts and prayers. Those ribs are gonna hurt for a long time.
  • September 21, 2010 2:11 PM PDT
    Let the Spirit guide and protect our thought are with him and family.
  • September 21, 2010 2:45 PM PDT
    Thoughts and prayers for both ~ thank you for letting us know Rob.
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    September 21, 2010 3:31 PM PDT
    Glad it wasn't any worse.. hope he recovers quickly without to much coughing!!
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    September 21, 2010 11:23 PM PDT
    WOW, In my thoughts he will be. Seven ribs, man that's gotta hurt...
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    September 22, 2010 12:28 AM PDT
    Aw bless - thoughts and kind regards are with him and his wife. Hoping for a speedy recovery. Hope you're ok too - big hug (o:
  • September 22, 2010 12:32 AM PDT
    Blessed be. Let's all pray for speedy healing.
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    September 22, 2010 12:48 AM PDT
    May the Lord God grant speedy recovery and tolerance to your friend and his family.
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    September 22, 2010 3:36 AM PDT
    Prayers are with him and his
  • September 22, 2010 3:55 AM PDT
    Good Luck with the recovery - God Speed my friend...
  • September 22, 2010 7:02 AM PDT
    thoughts and prayers for your buddy, lets hope he is back in the saddle quickly. Im not sure what your scapula is but ive broken ribs and they unfortunately will hurt for a long time.
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    September 22, 2010 11:03 AM PDT
    Scapula is the large flat bone on the back of your shoulder also known as the shoulder blade.....
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    September 23, 2010 8:23 AM PDT
    My thoughts will be with him and his bride. Hope that he up and back riding with you at a 100 percent ASAP.