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« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2010, 04:55:12 PM » |
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Thanks, Joe and company, for getting involved. Lots of folks wouldn't have bothered. I'm sure her family is thankful as well.
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« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2010, 05:22:47 PM » |
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Thanks for sharing Joe. You guys saved a life for sure. It always helps to be aware of your surroundings and not ride through life with blinders on. Some people wouldn't have noticed that the car wasn't running... Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2010, 05:24:58 PM » |
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Good job Joe and friends! Boy that made my heart do the flippity-flop reading this. It sure can get rough around the Holidays. Glad she made it.
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« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2010, 05:37:14 PM » |
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Amanda is stable in a Hospital.
A gift of a life that was spared.
What a miracle life is.
Joe stated above that we found this lady, really a young lady that was in the throws of
taking her own life.
Joe pulled over and noticed something odd about what he was seeing.
Greg, being sharp eyed, noticed a note in her lap.
She was nonresponsive.
If help had not arrived when it did, in the form of a Park Ranger, and ambulance crew with
narcan to administer, the outcome would have been grim.
Greg at one point was in the car with a breathing bag that the ranger had in his paramedic kit,
asisting her breathing.
Everyone there was helping to keep this lady alive.
These fellers I ride with are good samaritans, at the very least.
Damn Good Men to know and ride with.
Thanks
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« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2010, 05:42:16 PM » |
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First, for Amanda, let me say, thank you to you, Al, and Greg... you saved a life today! That is not anything to be taken lightly. It is a shame that many people take their own lives so lightly sometimes. As an almost 20 year police officer, I unfortunately have seen my share of the ones who attempt, and the ones who complete the act. There was even one who committed the act because of me (I think about it EVERY day).
The one thing they never realize is how their actions affect the ones who love them. Years later, I have contact with those families and you can still see the pain on their faces, in their actions, might I say, even in their souls.
You guys didn't just save a life today, you saved the lives of Amanda's family and friends who don't have to live with the burden of what they would of, or might of done to help her with whatever pain pushed her to this. Hopefully, Amanda will find the support that she needs to truly understand the reasons for her despair, and will receive the tools she needs to deal with those reasons, and move on to a happy, fulfilling life. That support started with you guys today!
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« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2010, 06:00:11 PM » |
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« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2010, 06:08:21 PM » |
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To Joe and company.... well done gentleman! Wouldn't you know that it would take an observant motorcyclist to even pick up on this. Most would go merrily on their own way.
To ptgb, that is a very insightful post. I had a very good lifetime friend kill himself in a pretty gruesome manner, while on the phone with his soon to be ex-wife (all his fault). It was an extremely selfish, self-pittying act that hurt everyone that loved him ...... and there were a bunch of us.
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #9 on: December 23, 2010, 06:19:04 PM » |
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First, for Amanda, let me say, thank you to you, Al, and Greg... you saved a life today! That is not anything to be taken lightly. It is a shame that many people take their own lives so lightly sometimes. As an almost 20 year police officer, I unfortunately have seen my share of the ones who attempt, and the ones who complete the act. There was even one who committed the act because of me (I think about it EVERY day).
The one thing they never realize is how their actions affect the ones who love them. Years later, I have contact with those families and you can still see the pain on their faces, in their actions, might I say, even in their souls.
You guys didn't just save a life today, you saved the lives of Amanda's family and friends who don't have to live with the burden of what they would of, or might of done to help her with whatever pain pushed her to this. Hopefully, Amanda will find the support that she needs to truly understand the reasons for her despair, and will receive the tools she needs to deal with those reasons, and move on to a happy, fulfilling life. That support started with you guys today!
Thank you for sharing the above response  My Dad committed suicide in 2002 ...In 2005 my 3 year old nephew was brutally beaten to death by this low-lfe his whore Mom ran off with down in Ocala,Florida <---I still have trouble calling her a Mom.My entire family still deals with this. My brother ( Matthew's Dad ) has never been the same. |
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« Reply #10 on: December 23, 2010, 06:35:11 PM » |
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If possible, it might be wise to pull the pictures of her off this sight. Someone going thru what she is probably doesn't need the whole world see her. Great job though guys.
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« Reply #11 on: December 23, 2010, 06:38:26 PM » |
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« Reply #12 on: December 23, 2010, 06:43:17 PM » |
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Got a gnat in me eye.
Good job guys.
The girl's name Amanda \a-man-da,
am(a)-nda\ is pronounced ah-MAN-dah. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Amanda is "fit to be loved, lovable". Amanda first appeared on a 1212 birth record from Warwickshire, England. Literary: poets and playwrights brought this name into popular usage in the 17th century.
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #13 on: December 23, 2010, 06:48:12 PM » |
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That's what we was talking about Robin after they took her off the mountain....Hope she get's some help and goes on in life to do great things....One thing that made me feel better no children's car seat no french fries scattered all over the seat and floor no toys in the car.She was nonresponsive never said a word never woke up even after the EMT's worked on her. |
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« Reply #14 on: December 23, 2010, 06:52:47 PM » |
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Got a gnat in me eye.
Good job guys.
The girl's name Amanda \a-man-da,
am(a)-nda\ is pronounced ah-MAN-dah. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Amanda is "fit to be loved, lovable". Amanda first appeared on a 1212 birth record from Warwickshire, England. Literary: poets and playwrights brought this name into popular usage in the 17th century.
WOW Paul ...That gnat get's around. I'm calling in the morning and checking on her. ...Amanda...Fit to be loved...Thats heavy brother thanks for posting . |
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« Reply #15 on: December 23, 2010, 07:09:34 PM » |
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Good on all of you! I can hear the angels rejoicing! You have made my Christmas Merry!
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« Reply #16 on: December 23, 2010, 07:11:16 PM » |
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Right place, right time. Right people
Good job guys.
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« Reply #17 on: December 23, 2010, 07:28:27 PM » |
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I had a simaliar experience serveral years ago up on the BRP where lives were saved....your moments alone with your thoughts of what happen that day will stay with you for the rest of your lives......special day for her and a special day for you guys.....my hat is off to you guys for doing what had to be done.. |
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« Reply #18 on: December 23, 2010, 07:36:14 PM » |
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Great job guys. Hope all turns out well for her.
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« Reply #19 on: December 23, 2010, 07:54:26 PM » |
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Joe,
That's amazing! I can't tell you how proud I am of you and Al and the rest of the gang that was with you.
There is something magical the way you touch people's lives....there's no denying it.
Merry Christmas my friend.
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« Reply #21 on: December 23, 2010, 08:32:50 PM » |
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It's not often someone gets a second chance at life. You guys gave her one. You also gave her family a very big Christmas present. Good job. |
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« Reply #22 on: December 23, 2010, 08:54:23 PM » |
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WOW! How many lives were affected by your (all of you) simple act. She set many wheels in motion that would affect many lives and you stopped that process, at least for today. I hope she will get some help, but you've given her that chance. I'm privileged to know you guys! |
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« Reply #23 on: December 23, 2010, 09:07:17 PM » |
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"The Money Shot" Joe, Big Al and Greg give up a ride of a life time to save a life in time. that's what i call a "Money Shot" |
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« Reply #24 on: December 23, 2010, 09:44:11 PM » |
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In life there are those who live it and participate in its greatness and those who watch it go by.
Gentlemen your participation and careing has hopefully changed the life of someone who was before unable to change it on her own.
Sometimes in life acts of greatness are forgotten by man as time passes by. But the man above never forgets!
You guys are all hero's in my book!
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« Reply #25 on: December 23, 2010, 10:15:41 PM » |
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And people say the General Board is useless...
Good job ya'll! You can't control what she does tomorrow, but you helped her through to have the chance to MAKE that choice!
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« Reply #26 on: December 23, 2010, 10:21:29 PM » |
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To all the crew... I've always said that as a biker, you need a 'sixth sense', or a 'voice'... Something that you feel, or just know... I know I listen to mine, all the time. You guys 'listened to that voice today, and saved more than one life... Good on ya, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome All of you made sure her (parents, grandparents, children, friends) will never associate Christmas with the day she died... Black Dog |
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« Reply #27 on: December 23, 2010, 11:00:04 PM » |
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You can say what you want to, but -GOD will BLESS you all for what you did! I am pleased to be a small part of this club. MERRY CHRISTMAS to all !!!!!!!!!!!
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« Reply #28 on: December 23, 2010, 11:04:34 PM » |
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Thanks for sharing. Stories like that puts life into perspective. Lets all pray that Amanda has hit her bottom and is ready to start back up.
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« Reply #29 on: December 23, 2010, 11:09:12 PM » |
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Wow. . . outstanding job! We will pray for her that God grants her healing and understanding that He wanted her to live and put you men in place to ensure it happen! I hope to meet you someday Joe and shake your hand brother!
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« Reply #30 on: December 24, 2010, 12:05:04 AM » |
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Good job guys,God obviously wants her around a little longer,way to keep an eye peeled!
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« Reply #31 on: December 24, 2010, 12:40:13 AM » |
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good people doing a goodthing!!!!
God Bless ya!!!!!
Proud ta call Y'all Friends!!!!!!!
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I believe in prevention. Knowing what others have experienced and using that knowledge to prevent experiencing the same effects. So, my question is, what made her want to end her life? What was so bad? Is there something I can learn to prevent my own child from attempting the same?
Death is a funny thing, we’re all going to experience it, we’re all never ready.
On another note, you should take her picture off, or at least blur out her face. It’s quite eerie. It’s kind of like “rubber necking” an accident.........
I have a 17 year old daughter; she once had the same Leigh on her rear view mirror. She has made some stupid choices in the last couple of weeks, and all I can think of is how devastated I would be if she did the same as the girl in your post. (yeah, that’s me always thinking of myself…..)
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #33 on: December 24, 2010, 03:28:24 AM » |
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I believe in prevention. Knowing what others have experienced and using that knowledge to prevent experiencing the same effects. So, my question is, what made her want to end her life? What was so bad? Is there something I can learn to prevent my own child from attempting the same?
Death is a funny thing, we’re all going to experience it, we’re all never ready.
On another note, you should take her picture off, or at least blur out her face. It’s quite eerie. It’s kind of like “rubber necking” an accident.........
I have a 17 year old daughter; she once had the same Leigh on her rear view mirror. She has made some stupid choices in the last couple of weeks, and all I can think of is how devastated I would be if she did the same as the girl in your post. (yeah, that’s me always thinking of myself…..)
I can see where you are coming from and understand I have daughter same age as this young lady....The picture has been removed. |
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If this one is not Valk related...I do not know what is....
This could be a title for a folk legend " fire breathing dragon saves a life"
I am proud of my fellow dragon riders. After all this is the season, to do the things, for the right reason. The power of the dragon was used to its finest form, to speed off to summon help, to save a life. Yes ,this is how legends are born. Not planned just happen. Gentlemen, I salute you for taking the time to be vigillant, for doing the right thing. God will bless each and every one of you for your actions. Dragons are not myth's, they are real. They are here to stay. I say ride on dragon riders ,ride on, may your miles be many. The joy of a thousand angles ride with you. The love of the Son and God's peace upon you.
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I talked to Amanda's father late last night ....She is in the intensive care unit on life support and as of last night still unresponsive and in a coma. He said the doctors told him they hope to know more today as to brain , kidney damage etc. It does not sound good for her as of now. We talked for about 30 minutes and he said he would call me this evening to let me how she is doing.....A Christmas miracle is needed .
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« Reply #36 on: December 24, 2010, 04:05:21 AM » |
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Prayers sent from Rochester N.Y. May Amanda and her family be blessed with a Christmas miracle.
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Prayers sent from Indiana for this girl. I have seen too many of these in my 22 years on the FD.
Joe, you and your posse did a good thing and you have my respect. You were doing the lords work out there bro. I'm proud of all of ya.
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Joe, as Dave said, you were doing the Lord's work. What all of you have done is a great thing.
I'll also say that it doesn't surprise me. Starting with you, Joe, every one that I've met in the VRCC would've done the same. None would've sit back and said it's not my problem.
I just read your post. It was a good thing that you pulled her pic, for more than one reason.
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My dirt bike riding buddies came upon a similar scene once, but it was too late for them to do anything but
call the police. It was more than sobering, it was a real downer for them... I'm glad it wasn't too late for my
street bike riding buddies to do something... good work men...
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