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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« on: January 14, 2010, 06:04:52 PM »

You folks thats rode with me know my ridin' buddy Big Al. I'm still on the road working and was having supper tonight in Nashville ,TN when I  got the call .Al went down at work the other day and has been hospitalized since. I'm hoping to get home tomorrow and will go vist him and let y'all know how he's doing. Keep Al in your thoughts and prayers that he pulls out of this in good shape.
















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« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2010, 06:08:20 PM »

Prayers for Big Al....1 Peter 2:24.
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« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2010, 06:12:40 PM »

Man....I hope it's not that serious. Joe keep us posted.
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« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2010, 06:17:44 PM »

You got it.  Wish him well.
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« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2010, 06:18:06 PM »

Joe, please keep us informed brother.  A GOOD MAN - FOR SURE AND FOR CERTAIN!!!!!

Big Al - I have shared wind and rooms, and all between with.  You just don't get no better.

Brother, let us know how he is doing and what I can do to help - if anything.

Ya just don't get no better than Big Al man....

Even part of you Tennessee yahoos to meet us on the way up North last year....In the grey shirt.



JOE, PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT WE CAN DO BRO.





Been my roomie......And a GOOD MAN!!!!!!

Very few folks I will room with - he is one!!!!!!!!!!!!

He and his family are in my deepest prayers brother. Please keep us posted man.
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Big Rig
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« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2010, 06:29:13 PM »

Big Al,

Prayers from New Jersey...
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« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2010, 06:33:07 PM »

Prayers & thoughts from Iowa for Big Al and family......
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« Reply #7 on: January 14, 2010, 06:34:12 PM »

Sorry to hear this Joe, I remember him from the first CBR that you two came to. I hope thats right. Prayers sent Joe.
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« Reply #8 on: January 14, 2010, 06:36:24 PM »

Man...I hope he's ok.
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« Reply #9 on: January 14, 2010, 06:37:23 PM »

Big Al's the man, we're all pulling for him...

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« Reply #10 on: January 14, 2010, 06:41:38 PM »

......Thoughts and Prayers for your friend Joe... from Chili n I.....heres wishn him a speedy recovery....and lotza wind in the future..  cooldude
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« Reply #11 on: January 14, 2010, 06:54:58 PM »

Best wishes for a quick recovery with minimal probs!  Embarrassed
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« Reply #12 on: January 14, 2010, 06:57:27 PM »

What!!!  Shocked

Prayers & Thoughts from Northern Illinois.


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« Reply #13 on: January 14, 2010, 07:00:20 PM »

Dam...not good news at all.....tell him we're all pulling for him to have a speedy recovery.....Don and Tracy
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« Reply #14 on: January 14, 2010, 07:01:44 PM »

I dont think I know Al...but it is obvious he is loved. My prayers go out to him and his family.
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« Reply #15 on: January 14, 2010, 07:05:26 PM »

Big Al is good people. He & Gorden (Lucky 13) were the first people I met in the VRCC. I felt like I had known them forever. I will keep him in my prayers. Let me know if you want company tommorrow. It's gonna be a nice day to ride.
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« Reply #16 on: January 14, 2010, 07:08:33 PM »

I talked with Normandog today on the phone. He told me he is in St. Louis because his step-brother had died. Remember to keep him n your thoughts & prayers for his family during this time.

Terry
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« Reply #17 on: January 14, 2010, 07:46:18 PM »

Praying and wishing for a complete recovery for you Big Al.

Raymond and Rhonda
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« Reply #18 on: January 14, 2010, 07:54:02 PM »

Dang. Prayers sent for his quick and full recovery.
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« Reply #19 on: January 14, 2010, 07:59:36 PM »

We'll keep him in our prayers Joe!
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« Reply #20 on: January 14, 2010, 08:00:57 PM »

Prayers sent get better soon Brother !!
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« Reply #21 on: January 14, 2010, 08:10:42 PM »

Get better soon!
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« Reply #22 on: January 14, 2010, 08:11:09 PM »

Prayers and heal up quick!!!!!!!!
Haven't had the chance to meet ya .. and I don't wanta miss out!
Hang tough Big Al.
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« Reply #23 on: January 14, 2010, 08:13:14 PM »

Prayers to you Big Al all the way from TEXAS.  Hope it isn't bad and you recover quickly.

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« Reply #24 on: January 14, 2010, 08:43:42 PM »

Definitely will  pray for Big Al Joe.
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« Reply #25 on: January 14, 2010, 08:53:49 PM »

Joe, I hate to hear that, man....if you've ever met Big Al, even once, you won't forget him....

Big Al is bigger than life...and he's good folk, even if he rides a HD.... Wink (although I do love the color!)

Prayers are going up...may our Creator heal and comfort Big Al and comfort his family and friends....

Hope you're back in the wind soon, Al!

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« Reply #26 on: January 14, 2010, 08:54:26 PM »

Al is in my prayers, I look forward to riding with him again. Thanks for letting us know Joe. Healing prayers from WV.......
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« Reply #27 on: January 14, 2010, 09:06:10 PM »

Knee-mail sent! 

Let me know how he's doin Joe.  What hospital is he in?
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« Reply #28 on: January 15, 2010, 02:55:51 AM »

WTF  Shocked

Can you get an address, room number and  email address for the hospital?
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« Reply #29 on: January 15, 2010, 03:17:43 AM »

Good thoughts and prayers heading his way.
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« Reply #30 on: January 15, 2010, 05:11:12 AM »

Joe, any friend of yours is a friend of mine! I only hope for the best for Big Al! I have two friends that have had strokes and it took a couple of yrs. to fight back. So tell him to "fight back" and do what the doc's say.!!!
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« Reply #31 on: January 15, 2010, 05:15:22 AM »

Keep us posted Joe...

Big Al,

Get better quick.  Good vibes from Wisconsin.

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« Reply #32 on: January 15, 2010, 05:17:18 AM »

Best wishes and good thoughts for a speedy recovery.
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« Reply #33 on: January 15, 2010, 05:33:53 AM »

Sorry to hear this!  My Mom had one 8 months ago and she is doing pretty good, now.  Prayers for a fast healing are going out from Michigan!
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« Reply #34 on: January 15, 2010, 06:00:40 AM »



Prayers from Middle Tennessee. Keep us updated Joe.

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« Reply #35 on: January 15, 2010, 06:12:16 AM »

Give him my best for a quick recoveryl I'm hoping it was a mild one and no permanent damage. I'd like more "fireside conversations" with the big guy. . . .
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« Reply #36 on: January 15, 2010, 06:23:07 AM »

Prayer from the Betsill's. Hope he got help quickly and hope for a speedy recovery. Sounds like his family is having a rough time with his step-brother's death and now this. They all get our prayers.
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« Reply #37 on: January 15, 2010, 06:25:49 AM »

Big Al....as in the old Road Warrior? OMG.....he seems way too young to be having a stroke! This is horrible news. Keep us posted as you hear more Joe.
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« Reply #38 on: January 15, 2010, 06:34:52 AM »

Prayers on the way from Illinois. 
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« Reply #39 on: January 15, 2010, 06:55:02 AM »

I met Al this past year at Cheaha.  It only takes once to remember Big Al.

Please tell Al that us two Missouri Rune riders say to get well quickly.
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