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« on: September 30, 2018, 08:20:00 PM » |
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Many of you probably know or have heard of Lamont. He was involved in the beginings of the VRCC and I remember seeing him a couple of years ago at an Inzane. The following was posted on another board that I frequent, it's an update from his wife, Joan.
"Here's the update from Joan.
Last week we hosted our event Spyders in the Ozarks. Lamont knocked himself out for weeks getting ready. As some of you know he got very sick Friday evening at the pie run and was sick at home ever since. He had a high fever from then until Monday or Tuesday. I kept begging and pleading to let me take him to the hospital. No. He had 3 appointments within 24 hours and the surgeon gave us news I wasn’t ready to hear. Supposedly he had a clear ultrasound in July. Now he was recommending a liver transplant instead of zapping the potential cancerous lesions. How did we get here? Last week this wasn’t even a consideration. I’m in shock. He was scheduled to have more tests run yesterday. He couldn’t keep anything down. But he could hardly get in the car. So I took him to the ER. So far we got acute renal failure, his kidneys were starting to shut down. His lipase level was nearly 3000. His liver and kidney labs are not good. He has pancreatitis. They are treating him with massive IV fluids for dehydration and no food or drink for the pancreatitis. He’s on heavy morphine for the pain and sleeping mostly. He’s in and out. I am going to have to make a more general post. I cannot keep up with two phones of texts and messages. I don’t want anyone bothering him although I know they mean well. Lamont has 3 sons, a sister and mother and I’m updating them as they are anxious. The only thing I ask is understanding. We still have a business to run and Jacob is handling it. Lamont and I will not be available 24/7 for questions etc as we have been in the past. We need time. We need prayer. We need compassion. We don’t have answers. We have to get him out of this crisis. Neither of us is from here so we have no family here in Missouri. It’s just us".
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« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2018, 08:37:11 PM » |
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I don't know Lamont but a prayer was just sent up for him.
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« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2018, 09:46:31 PM » |
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Have him in our prayers for a healing and return to his health
He is a good man. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to pray for him and your family
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« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2018, 09:52:38 PM » |
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Wow. So sorry to hear this news.
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« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2018, 12:46:46 AM » |
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This is a moment for any local VRCC'ers to rally round and get in touch with Mrs B to ask how they can help.
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« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2018, 01:10:57 AM » |
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« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2018, 02:34:17 AM » |
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Sad to hear. Prayers your way for a speedy recovery
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RDKLL
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« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2018, 02:36:46 AM » |
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He was one of the driving forces that created the VRCC...positivity from the desert SW.
Met him at the first InZane and then again at a gathering in Asheville NC in 2003...
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« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2018, 02:39:54 AM » |
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What a shame. Sad to hear that. He was quite the Valkyrie guy.
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« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2018, 03:37:40 AM » |
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He was one of the driving forces that created the VRCC...positivity from the desert SW.
Met him at the first InZane and then again at a gathering in Asheville NC in 2003...
LaMont is VRCC 001 That's as close to being here in the beginning that you can get. I am very sorry to hear this, he is a great guy and all of us in the VRCC owe him a great deal of thanks for his efforts in the forming of this club. He will be in my prayers. Thanks for letting us know. |
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« Reply #10 on: October 01, 2018, 03:47:06 AM » |
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Lamont will be in our prayers as well, as others have said he was VRCC 001 and was one of the driving forces in the VRCC and the M109 group and then the Spyder group.
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« Reply #11 on: October 01, 2018, 03:59:01 AM » |
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Praying in Florida. Lamont was always a live large kinda guy. Hard to hear of his situation now. I pray they can sort it out soon.
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« Reply #12 on: October 01, 2018, 04:33:40 AM » |
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Met Lamont at Inzane 1...and at numerous spots riding back to Colorado after the rally.
He is a legend here at the VRCC. I wish him well and relief from his suffering.
Prayers to him and his family.
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« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2018, 04:35:15 AM » |
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Very sad to hear this. I was able to attend a Valkyrie get together at his home in Tennessee. A most excellent host and a real pioneer in the early days of Valkyrie modifications. People who know him will all want to help but our best resource and his will be prayer.
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« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2018, 05:05:11 AM » |
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Sincere wishes for a complete and speedy recovery.
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« Reply #15 on: October 01, 2018, 05:17:55 AM » |
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I remember the first time I saw the TV show American Chopper and saw Paul Sr and thought he reminded me of Lamont, except Paul had a pissy attitude. Here's a video where his blown Valk makes an appearance. https://youtu.be/9oh3MYrMM50 |
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« Reply #16 on: October 01, 2018, 05:25:13 AM » |
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Thoughts and prayers for Lamont and family....  |
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« Reply #17 on: October 01, 2018, 05:35:54 AM » |
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Praying in Florida. Lamont was always a live large kinda guy. Hard to hear of his situation now. I pray they can sort it out soon.
Jeff, Yep... LaMonster was indeed a live large kinda guy! An amazing character, and one who contributed greatly to the early development and evolution of the Valk community. I share your hope for the best for him and his... and I also have my fingers crossed for this to be sorted out... DDT |
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« Reply #18 on: October 01, 2018, 05:37:21 AM » |
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All good wishes to you "Lamonster". Hoping for a speedy recovery for one of the good guys!
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« Reply #19 on: October 01, 2018, 05:43:34 AM » |
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Beat wishes to Lamont & family for a complete recovery.
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« Reply #20 on: October 01, 2018, 06:45:46 AM » |
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Met him in Johnson City over 10 years ago... prayers to Lamont and your whole family as you work though this crisis.
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« Reply #21 on: October 01, 2018, 07:59:34 AM » |
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Prayers from Wisconsin  Stay strong Lamont!!! Black Dog |
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« Reply #22 on: October 01, 2018, 08:06:21 AM » |
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Wow...that's terrible! We'll keep him in our thoughts!
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« Reply #23 on: October 01, 2018, 08:28:44 AM » |
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What,  very sad news. Prayers for a full recovery Lamont. |
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« Reply #24 on: October 01, 2018, 10:16:05 AM » |
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Prayers for comfort and strength.
I never met him, but he's highly regarded and I respect that.
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« Reply #25 on: October 01, 2018, 05:51:09 PM » |
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« Reply #26 on: October 01, 2018, 07:04:57 PM » |
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Wow i am saddened by this news,when i needed help Lamont was first to reach out after my accident he and many other vrcc members came through i can never thank him enough for the help to myself and family .I pray for him and his family ,Lamont lets have a miracle wishing you and yours the best. Lamonster the hell out of this cancer bro. Best to you. Ill be praying for you .Also all vrcc members who helped me words can not express my gratitude your all family to me. John aka Badnuf its been to long. Keep the shiny side up and rubber side down.
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« Reply #27 on: October 01, 2018, 07:15:44 PM » |
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An update was posted last night by Joan.
"Update. Out of respect to his 3 sons and his mother and sister I am keeping updates close. I don’t want rumors and half truths hurting his immediate family. I can tell you he slept day and night all weekend. He’s heavily sedated. His numbers are going the right way".
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« Reply #28 on: October 01, 2018, 07:24:20 PM » |
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An update was posted last night by Joan.
"Update. Out of respect to his 3 sons and his mother and sister I am keeping updates close. I don’t want rumors and half truths hurting his immediate family. I can tell you he slept day and night all weekend. He’s heavily sedated. His numbers are going the right way".
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« Reply #29 on: October 01, 2018, 07:33:13 PM » |
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And let me add to the power of prayer. For a good man and his family and loved ones....prayers from Central Florida.
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« Reply #30 on: October 02, 2018, 05:21:49 AM » |
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I recall the first time I chatted with him, was years ago during Bike Week in Daytona. Don't believe his bike was on display officially, was just sitting there in front of a vendor at the mall in south Daytona but was drawing quite a crowd at times. It was the yellow one shown in the pic above, except I seem to remember he had a couple NOS bottles hanging on it back by the shocks. Had a nice chat for quite some time, very congenial, he commented about a couple of his items I had on my bike. I then asked about his exhaust so he obliged by starting the bike....you could feel the power in that sound. It's tough to hear what's happened recently and the stress it places on the family. Here's hoping and praying the numbers continue to move in the right direction.
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« Reply #31 on: October 02, 2018, 08:08:20 AM » |
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Very sad to hear. Lamont's a great guy. Hoping for the best.
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« Reply #32 on: October 02, 2018, 03:02:02 PM » |
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Not sure it was mentioned yet, but he was a founding member of the VTXOA also.
All good thoughts and prayers to Lamont and his family.
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« Reply #33 on: October 02, 2018, 04:07:51 PM » |
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Met him at Biketoberfest one year, nice guy and a icon in the world of Valks and the VRCC.
He was blasting down the road in Daytona, heading into the Honda shop, on that beautiful yellow machine.
And yeah John, I think I remember he had the nitrous bottles mounted near the rear shocks.
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