Fudd
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« on: January 27, 2012, 07:38:56 PM » |
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I got the sad news today that two of my best riding buddies were involved in a bad accident. A car pulled out from a business and into their path. My friend Bernie is now in serious condition and his girlfriend, Debbie Benoit was killed instantly.
Last summer the two of them escorted me all through the Black Hills during the Sturgis rally. Bernie had a super custom Harley and was an excellent rider. I'm sure if anybody could have avoided the collision, Bernie could have.
This is one of those things that just leaves you numb. It's like a bad dream, I wish I could wake up from it.
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« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2012, 07:44:22 PM » |
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Sorry to hear it. Prayers from Ind.
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« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2012, 07:44:28 PM » |
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My condolences to the family and to you. These things happen for too often.  |
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« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2012, 07:51:39 PM » |
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« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2012, 08:11:36 PM » |
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Prayers from Texas. Too many of these lately. Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2012, 08:40:53 PM » |
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I got the sad news today that two of my best riding buddies were involved in a bad accident. A car pulled out from a business and into their path. My friend Bernie is now in serious condition and his girlfriend, Debbie Benoit was killed instantly.
Last summer the two of them escorted me all through the Black Hills during the Sturgis rally. Bernie had a super custom Harley and was an excellent rider. I'm sure if anybody could have avoided the collision, Bernie could have.
This is one of those things that just leaves you numb. It's like a bad dream, I wish I could wake up from it.
Man, hate to hear that. Prayers your buddy and family. David |
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« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2012, 08:48:15 PM » |
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Sad to hear, all the best for them and a good recovery.
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Fudd
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« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2012, 09:03:07 PM » |
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I got the sad news today that two of my best riding buddies were involved in a bad accident. A car pulled out from a business and into their path. My friend Bernie is now in serious condition and his girlfriend, Debbie Benoit was killed instantly.
Last summer the two of them escorted me all through the Black Hills during the Sturgis rally. Bernie had a super custom Harley and was an excellent rider. I'm sure if anybody could have avoided the collision, Bernie could have.
This is one of those things that just leaves you numb. It's like a bad dream, I wish I could wake up from it.
Man, hate to hear that. Prayers your buddy and family. David Hey David The accident happened in Clinton, La. |
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« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2012, 09:06:41 PM » |
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Fudd;
So sorry to hear this. My heart felt feelings to you.
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« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2012, 09:14:17 PM » |
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prayers from Texas
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« Reply #11 on: January 27, 2012, 09:56:33 PM » |
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« Reply #12 on: January 27, 2012, 10:16:44 PM » |
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Far too many of these reports as of late. Prayers up from the Ozarks for your friends and family.
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Black Dog
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« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2012, 10:39:01 PM » |
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Sorry for your loss Black Dog |
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« Reply #14 on: January 28, 2012, 03:59:17 AM » |
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Sorry to hear this... Prayers from Mass.
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« Reply #15 on: January 28, 2012, 04:47:44 AM » |
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My prayers are with Bernie & Debbie.. I am temporarily working here in Lafayette,my hometown.. I know there are stupid cage drivers everywhere,but it seems to be particularly bad here.
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« Reply #16 on: January 28, 2012, 05:11:16 AM » |
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Sorry to hear of your loss. We'll say a prayer for your friends.
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« Reply #17 on: January 28, 2012, 05:14:02 AM » |
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it really saddens my heart to read this,,,prayers are coming from Tn.
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« Reply #19 on: January 28, 2012, 06:17:48 AM » |
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Prayers from Mid-Michigan!
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« Reply #20 on: January 28, 2012, 06:29:19 AM » |
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Prayers for all involved. So sorry for your loss Fudd. very sad.... |
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« Reply #21 on: January 28, 2012, 09:32:14 AM » |
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Sorry to hear Fudd. |
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« Reply #22 on: January 28, 2012, 09:54:48 AM » |
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So sorry to hear of your loss. i'll say a prayer for your friends.
Losing friends is sometimes worse than losing family.
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« Reply #23 on: January 28, 2012, 10:51:52 AM » |
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Prayers from Iowa. Hope your buddy heals fast and correctly.
I'll say no more about the stupid cage driver..
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« Reply #24 on: January 28, 2012, 11:01:50 AM » |
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Always sad news when you hear of this type crash....Happens everyday is what's sad |
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« Reply #25 on: January 28, 2012, 12:42:06 PM » |
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REALLY sorry for your loss..
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« Reply #26 on: January 28, 2012, 01:40:47 PM » |
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So sad to read about the crash, Fudd. Be strong for your buddy. Man, I hate seeing these threads. |
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« Reply #27 on: January 28, 2012, 01:56:59 PM » |
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Prayers being raised from Arlington.
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« Reply #28 on: January 28, 2012, 05:57:19 PM » |
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So sorry for your loss. I still miss my bud killed 2 years ago.
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Fudd
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« Reply #29 on: January 28, 2012, 06:23:35 PM » |
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HERE'S A FOLLOWUP I talked with my friend Bernie a couple times today. Although his pelvis is broken in three places, has a broken hand and got stiches, they discharged him from the hospital last night at 2am. He is in a lot of pain but says he'll make it. The motorcycle hit the driver's door and left front fender. Bernie wound up on the hood of the car and Debra flew over him and landed in the street 25 ft away. She never moved again after hitting the ground. Straight across the street from the collision they have an ambulance base. The screech and sound of impact had all the paramedics running to help in seconds. There was nothing that could have been done to help Debra. The cornor pronounced her dead on the scene. I told Bernie of all the prayers and well wishes from our group, and he wanted me to thank all of you. Bernie and Debra in Deadwood earlier this year. .jpg) |
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« Reply #30 on: January 28, 2012, 06:37:23 PM » |
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so sorry fudd...prayers up from houston. |
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« Reply #31 on: January 28, 2012, 07:49:21 PM » |
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Sorry to hear about this. We will say a prayer for your friend, and may Bernie recover from his injuries.
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« Reply #32 on: January 29, 2012, 04:25:10 AM » |
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How I hate to hear about things like this,,,,.  Prayers are on the way asap to both families! |
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« Reply #33 on: January 29, 2012, 04:46:31 AM » |
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You read about this kind of thing way too often, they probably never had a chance. Prayers go out to both families from Ohio.
“You can shed tears that she is gone,
or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back,
or you can open your eyes and see all she's left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see her,
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her only that she is gone,
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back.
Or you can do what she'd want:
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