Big Al had a stroke....

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005 · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 20:04:52

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.

SANDMAN5 · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 20:08:20

Prayers for Big Al....1 Peter 2:24.

Moonshine · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 20:12:40

Man....I hope it's not that serious. Joe keep us posted.

Skinhead · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 20:17:44

You got it. Wish him well.

Strider · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 20:18:06

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.

Big Rig · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 20:29:13

Big Al,

Prayers from New Jersey...

R J · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 20:33:07

Prayers & thoughts from Iowa for Big Al and family......

Ghost · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 20:34:12

Sorry to hear this Joe, I remember him from the first CBR that you two came to. I hope thats right. Prayers sent Joe.

Bob E. · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 20:36:24

Man...I hope he's ok.

hubcapsc · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 20:37:23

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

~ Timbrwolf · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 20:41:38

......Thoughts and Prayers for your friend Joe... from Chili n I.....heres wishn him a speedy recovery....and lotza wind in the future..

Doc Moose · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 20:54:58

Best wishes for a quick recovery with minimal probs!

ChromeDome · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 20:57:27

What!!!

Prayers & Thoughts from Northern Illinois.

Highbinder · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 21:00:20

Dam...not good news at all.....tell him we're all pulling for him to have a speedy recovery.....Don and Tracy

RoadKill · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 21:01:44

I dont think I know Al...but it is obvious he is loved. My prayers go out to him and his family.

T-Bird · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 21:05:26

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.
Terry

T-Bird · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 21:08:33

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

Black Pearl's Captain · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 21:46:18

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

Raymond and Rhonda

FryeVRCCDS0067 · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 21:54:02

Dang. Prayers sent for his quick and full recovery.

Daniel Meyer · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 21:59:36

We'll keep him in our prayers Joe!

roboto65 · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 22:00:57

Prayers sent get better soon Brother !!

Michael K (Az.) · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 22:10:42

Get better soon!
In my thoughts.

hotglue #43 · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 22:11:09

Prayers and heal up quick!!!!!!!!
Haven't had the chance to meet ya .. and I don't wanta miss out!
Hang tough Big Al.

HayHauler · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 22:13:14

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

Hay

Jimmyt

HotRod · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 22:43:42

Definitely will pray for Big Al Joe.

BamaDrifter64 · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 22:53:49

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....

(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!

Dave

bsnicely · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 22:54:26

Al is in my prayers, I look forward to riding with him again. Thanks for letting us know Joe. Healing prayers from WV.......

razor · Thu 14, Jan 2010, 23:06:10

Knee-mail sent!

Let me know how he's doin Joe. What hospital is he in?

.. · Fri 15, Jan 2010, 04:55:51

WTF

Can you get an address, room number and email address for the hospital?

Slyk Willy · Fri 15, Jan 2010, 05:17:43

Good thoughts and prayers heading his way.

6jugzz · Fri 15, Jan 2010, 07:11:12

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.!!!

Black Dog · Fri 15, Jan 2010, 07:15:22

Keep us posted Joe...

Big Al,

Get better quick. Good vibes from Wisconsin.

Black Dog

Momz · Fri 15, Jan 2010, 07:17:18

Best wishes and good thoughts for a speedy recovery.

Charlie · Fri 15, Jan 2010, 07:33:53

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!

Crazyhorse · Fri 15, Jan 2010, 08:00:40

Prayers from Middle Tennessee. Keep us updated Joe.

Mac

Fishstick · Fri 15, Jan 2010, 08:12:16

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. . . .

stormrider · Fri 15, Jan 2010, 08:23:07

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.

RedValk · Fri 15, Jan 2010, 08:25:49

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.

Popeye · Fri 15, Jan 2010, 08:34:52

Prayers on the way from Illinois.

Mickey Runie · Fri 15, Jan 2010, 08:55:02

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.

News:

Big Al had a stroke....

Mickey Runie