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I just got word that one of our own, Rams, went down hard somewhere in Missouri. At least he is able to talk about it. I wish him a complete and speedy recovery.
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« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2018, 11:56:55 AM » |
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Hoping for the best and a quick recovery.
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« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2018, 11:58:07 AM » |
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Sorry to hear it Rams. Prayers for ya.
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« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2018, 12:01:22 PM » |
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Don't like to hear that. Details. We need details. I'm just a few miles weat of Missouri. We have riders all across Missouri.
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« Reply #6 on: September 21, 2018, 12:25:45 PM » |
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oh no, hate to hear this. Praying for a good outcome. Missed seeing him at the DRU and last I knew he was planning on going
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« Reply #7 on: September 21, 2018, 12:28:49 PM » |
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I know Ron had been to Kansas to tend to his mother who was having a medical procedure. This is the first I’ve heard of the mishap!
I messaged him to see if I could be of assistance but who knows if he still has his phone if he went down.
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« Reply #8 on: September 21, 2018, 12:30:55 PM » |
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I think he is in Columbia, MO, but I am not certain. Four broken ribs, broken wrist, broken collar bone, broken scapula, torn ligaments, punctured lung, and lots of road rash. That is all I know right now. I will share more details as I get them. Wife and son are at his side.
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« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2018, 12:34:00 PM » |
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I think he is in Columbia, MO, but I am not certain. Four broken ribs, broken wrist, broken collar bone, broken scapula, torn ligaments, punctured lung, and lots of road rash. That is all I know right now. I will share more details as I get them. Wife and son are at his side.
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« Reply #10 on: September 21, 2018, 12:36:53 PM » |
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We might not hear much more today.......I know he was going into surgery.
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« Reply #11 on: September 21, 2018, 12:38:58 PM » |
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Well crap.
Thanks for letting us know, obviously as you hear more keep us updated.
Do we know when the accident was? Today or previously?
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« Reply #12 on: September 21, 2018, 12:42:07 PM » |
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Ron--man I hate to hear this. Hope and pray for a good recovery. Must be an unusual circumstance as I know how conscientious and safe you are.
Wow!
Jerry--keep us informed.
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« Reply #13 on: September 21, 2018, 12:45:49 PM » |
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All I know is that he was on his way home from Kansas being with his mother while she was having a medical procedure. From the way and timing that I heard about it, I believe it happened earlier today. But again, that is nothing more than a wag. I will post more as I find out.
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« Reply #14 on: September 21, 2018, 12:46:25 PM » |
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Keep us informed if possible I hate hearing this .
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« Reply #15 on: September 21, 2018, 01:18:23 PM » |
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Hope he is ok. I talked with him a few weeks ago.
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« Reply #16 on: September 21, 2018, 01:43:44 PM » |
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Hope he will be all right with a little TLC!
Thinking 'bout you!
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« Reply #17 on: September 21, 2018, 01:49:13 PM » |
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Please send Ron (Rams) your well wishes. Go to https://www.muhealth.org/cheer-cardSelect the card you wish to send.
Select Delivery (This is important. It means they will take it to his room.)
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Name: Ronald Blackwell
Room: 7E04
Location: University Hospital
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« Reply #18 on: September 21, 2018, 01:50:23 PM » |
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Man, that's bad news. It sounds like he went down hard.
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« Reply #19 on: September 21, 2018, 01:56:32 PM » |
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Ron, heal well. Sorry to hear. Bikes can be repaird or replaced. Let us know how yer doing when you can.
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« Reply #20 on: September 21, 2018, 02:00:37 PM » |
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I just spoke with Ron.
Make that 5 broken ribs........ribs broken front and back. He seems to be in good spirits considering. The accident happened Wednesday. According to him, he was in a construction zone when a black SUV squeezed him into the traffic cones. Next thing he remembers is waking up in the ambulance. They came in to change the bandage on his arm so he had to hang up but at least I got that much from him before that. It was good to hear from him.
His son took his bike back home to Kentucky yesterday.
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« Reply #21 on: September 21, 2018, 02:04:11 PM » |
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Wow sorry to hear that, when you have more information please post it. Especially on his condition.
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« Reply #22 on: September 21, 2018, 02:13:21 PM » |
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Sorry to hear this Rams, heal up quick.
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« Reply #23 on: September 21, 2018, 02:16:58 PM » |
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Yikes. Best wishes to him...ribs SUCK...
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« Reply #24 on: September 21, 2018, 02:51:30 PM » |
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Best wishes for a quick and full recovery.
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« Reply #25 on: September 21, 2018, 02:56:23 PM » |
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Just got a text from Alice, Ron’s wife, and he just got out of surgery about an hour ago. Ok but hurt pretty bad we’re her words.
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« Reply #26 on: September 21, 2018, 02:57:18 PM » |
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I just spoke with Ron.
Make that 5 broken ribs........ribs broken front and back. He seems to be in good spirits considering. The accident happened Wednesday. According to him, he was in a construction zone when a black SUV squeezed him into the traffic cones. Next thing he remembers is waking up in the ambulance. They came in to change the bandage on his arm so he had to hang up but at least I got that much from him before that. It was good to hear from him.
His son took his bike back home to Kentucky yesterday.
 I'm glad you had a chance to talk to him Jerry. By the grace of God there by we all go. |
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« Reply #27 on: September 21, 2018, 03:01:56 PM » |
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Please send Ron (Rams) your well wishes. Go to https://www.muhealth.org/cheer-cardSelect the card you wish to send.
Select Delivery (This is important. It means they will take it to his room.)
Name: Ronald Blackwell
Room: 7E41
Location: University Hospital
Fill in your message and select Submit.Thank you Done. Thanx for the link. Ribs and road rash are the worst (in my experience). |
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« Reply #28 on: September 21, 2018, 03:53:24 PM » |
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Man, that sucks. Heal up Rams.
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« Reply #29 on: September 21, 2018, 04:21:12 PM » |
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Sorry to hear and hope for a quick recovery. Card sent |
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« Reply #30 on: September 21, 2018, 04:42:46 PM » |
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Never met you in person, Rams/Ron, but have become fond of you on this forum. This brought tears to my eyes and an immediate need to pray for you. Done. Please know that there are many people here in this tribe that are also sending sincere, heartfelt prayers for your well-being. That should be enough to heal at least two of the ribs! All the best. -KUGO
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« Reply #31 on: September 21, 2018, 04:52:55 PM » |
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Sorry to hear this. Let's paper his room with messages. We've done it before! That form works well. Prayers for complete healing going up.  |
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« Reply #32 on: September 21, 2018, 05:08:14 PM » |
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Wow, just tuned in to read all this. I have had the pleasure to meet Ron a couple times and have talked on the phone several times. I sure hate to hear this and pray he heals fast and completely.
Glad you have family by your side to take care of you and your Valk.
If there is anything you need make it known to this group, I know myself and many here are willing to help.
Hang in there, keep us posted.
Thanks to Willow for the link. Card sent.
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« Reply #33 on: September 21, 2018, 05:52:35 PM » |
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Done. Thanx for the link. Ribs and road rash are the worst (in my experience).
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« Reply #34 on: September 21, 2018, 06:18:51 PM » |
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Very sorry to hear this times like this always make me wonder why we ride!
Then I think back to the fact that my grandfather died walking across the street he was hit by an RV and killed on impact. I live for today and try to enjoy myself while still trying to limit risk taking without forgoing the joys of life!
Prays to you and the family hope you recover quickly and fully!
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« Reply #35 on: September 21, 2018, 06:30:49 PM » |
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Hate hearing about this, I really enjoy Rams posts and hope to meet him and get in a ride with him someday. Prayers out.
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« Reply #36 on: September 21, 2018, 06:44:41 PM » |
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 Dang! Sure sorry to hear of your accident Rams! I sure hope you'll be on the rode to a fast recovery. Prayers for your comfort and healing. You'll be back good as new!
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« Reply #37 on: September 21, 2018, 07:09:55 PM » |
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Sad news for sure. Thoughts and prayers for fast and full recovery.
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« Reply #38 on: September 21, 2018, 08:50:02 PM » |
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I wonder if the driver of the black suv saw the result of their carelessness and stopped, or if it was an oblivious distracted driver who didn't even notice?
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« Reply #39 on: September 21, 2018, 11:40:03 PM » |
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