Prayers Requested (Rider Down) (updated 27JUN 6:54pm)

seamus · 06-25-2007, 01:53 PM

RAH-VFR took a spill this morning and was evac'd.

Current situation is femur broken in two places and a chest tube inserted to relieve a collapsed lung. They're currently attempting to prep him for surgery to set his leg.

Please take some time to say a prayer for a quick and uneventful surgery and recovery.

Will update as info comes in.

Thanks all.

4theRide · 06-25-2007, 02:25 PM

RAH-VFR My prayers are with you man!!! I hope all is well.

gt702 · 06-25-2007, 02:45 PM

Prayers are definitely sent for a quick and thorough recovery.

Definitely sorry to hear.

G-ForceJunkie · 06-25-2007, 02:46 PM

Aw crap! Get well soon!

DevilDawg · 06-25-2007, 03:19 PM

Thoughts and prayers for RAH to heal up quick and right. God lay your healing hands upon our friend.

tigerblade · 06-25-2007, 03:25 PM

Heal up quick, RAH!

Now, nobody else, okay!

ISIS · 06-25-2007, 03:29 PM

Hope they're giving you good drugs...Sorry to hear about your fall.....Get well soon...

Hamburglar · 06-25-2007, 03:33 PM

Heal up well! I hope you have a quick recovery. Glad you are still with us.

Edit: Just read post #9. Man, that is some serious stuff. I hope the fracture is stable. Rah, good luck in your recovery and I will pray that in a few months you will be back up to speed.

seamus · 06-25-2007, 03:47 PM

Update:

Broken collarbone
Broken ribs
Collapsed lung
Femur broken in two places
Compression fracture in a vertebrae (didn't get location)

He's in a bunch of pain and having a little difficulty breathing so they knocked him out and put him on a respirator. He will most likely remain that way for a couple of days for his body to rest and recuperate a bit before they go to work on repairing his leg.

Sorry if this is short, it's hard enough just typing it.

DevilDawg · 06-25-2007, 03:52 PM

Seamus, thank you for taking the time to provide us with this difficult information. You're right right there in our thoughts from us back home, as well as the rest of our bro's and sis's up there. Let us know if there's anything at all we can do from here.

jose_jimenez · 06-25-2007, 04:35 PM

Prayers sent. Get well buddy!

maxib · 06-25-2007, 04:43 PM

Yeah, thanks Seamus for the report. We don't like to hear about one of ours going down, but at the same time we'd like to know.

RAHVFR, you hang in there and get better soon. If there is anything I can do to help, just holler.

Bacchus · 06-25-2007, 05:31 PM

Aw crap!!

I really hate hearing this news. Best wishes for a speedy recovery mate.

SerialThriller · 06-25-2007, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxib

Yeah, thanks Seamus for the report. We don't like to hear about one of ours going down, but at the same time we'd like to know.

Here's to a full recovery, RAH VFR.

And no one else is allowed to crash!

OSIRIS · 06-25-2007, 06:54 PM

Get well soon RAH!

DoctorFell · 06-25-2007, 06:59 PM

RAH, if they offer you any cybernetic replacement parts, take the chance; nobody doesn't want to be a cyborg. Get back on your feet sooooon.

nhfirefighter13 · 06-25-2007, 07:01 PM

He's in rough shape but he'll pull through soon enough. He's in good hands.

lawdog · 06-25-2007, 07:03 PM

sorry to hear, prayers for a full and fast recovery. + good pain killers

gt702 · 06-25-2007, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nhfirefighter13

He's in rough shape but he'll pull through soon enough. He's in good hands.

I'm sure having all the good friends nearby wishing him well is helping. Thanks for the updates.

KF810 · 06-25-2007, 07:57 PM

Thought and prayers are with you RAHVFR!

CBRVFR · 06-25-2007, 09:05 PM

From the hospital - He's stabilizing, but they won't wake him for several days. His injuries are very serious, but there is no indication after 2 CT scans of any brain or spinal cord damage, despite the compression fracture of T14 (12?)

He landed hard on that Arai helmet, and it did a fine job of saving his life. ( The Knox back protector and the BB leathers helped greatly, too) With all the complications he's got now, any neuro damage could have been devastating.

Please continue to pray/send good thoughts. If this trauma would have occurred out on the road instead of 1000 feet from an ambulance, or if the hospital didn't have a heart/lung ICU of the caliber of this one, we would have been in the deepest shit.

One of the docs races Ducatis in AHRMA. That's comforting, somehow.

lawdog · 06-25-2007, 09:08 PM

we are prayin for you rahvfr

deftones156 · 06-25-2007, 09:17 PM

Prayers sent, heal up soon buddy!

Jetbdude · 06-25-2007, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBRVFR

From the hospital - He's stabilizing, but they won't wake him for several days. His injuries are very serious, but there is no indication after 2 CT scans of any brain or spinal cord damage, despite the compression fracture of T14 (12?)

He landed hard on that Arai helmet, and it did a fine job of saving his life. ( The Knox back protector and the BB leathers helped greatly, too) With all the complications he's got now, any neuro damage could have been devastating.

Please continue to pray/send good thoughts. If this trauma would have occurred out on the road instead of 1000 feet from an ambulance, or if the hospital didn't have a heart/lung ICU of the caliber of this one, we would have been in the deepest shit.

One of the docs races Ducatis in AHRMA. That's comforting, somehow.

Dave, what you did today, and what you're still doing is just amazing. From all of us, thanks!!!!!!

FrenchieR6 · 06-25-2007, 09:43 PM

Prayers sent indeed....even in french right CBRVFR?

Get well soon RAH...

Thanks for keeping us up to date Dave.

bwhip · 06-25-2007, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetbdude

Dave, what you did today, and what you're still doing is just amazing. From all of us, thanks!!!!!!

Dave - you are a great friend. Thank you.

RedRider · 06-25-2007, 09:55 PM

RAH, you will pull through this...we're praying hard for you.

Dave, you

06-25-2007, 01:53 PM	#1
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 34 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 5,460	Prayers Requested (Rider Down) (updated 27JUN 6:54pm) RAH-VFR took a spill this morning and was evac'd. Current situation is femur broken in two places and a chest tube inserted to relieve a collapsed lung. They're currently attempting to prep him for surgery to set his leg. Please take some time to say a prayer for a quick and uneventful surgery and recovery. Will update as info comes in. Thanks all. __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant The nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools. --- Thucydides Last edited by CBRVFR; 06-25-2007 at 09:08 PM.

06-25-2007, 02:25 PM	#2
4theRide Lost now found... Join Date: 05-18-2007 Location: Mobile, Al Age: 37 Bike(s): Bikeless.... ;-( Posts: 221	Re: Prayers Requested (Rider Down) RAH-VFR My prayers are with you man!!! I hope all is well.

06-25-2007, 02:45 PM	#3
gt702 Gear Driven Cams Join Date: 12-18-2006 Bike(s): Some Hondas and a Kwacker Posts: 1,159	Re: Prayers Requested (Rider Down) Prayers are definitely sent for a quick and thorough recovery. Definitely sorry to hear. __________________ Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one. Albert Einstein

06-25-2007, 02:46 PM	#4
G-ForceJunkie Who's driving? Join Date: 12-15-2006 Location: Valencia, CA Bike(s): BMW GS1150 ADV, DRZ400 Posts: 625	Re: Prayers Requested (Rider Down) Aw crap! Get well soon!

06-25-2007, 03:19 PM	#5
DevilDawg It's not a question of how he grips it! Join Date: 01-10-2007 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 35 Bike(s): 2003 RC51 Posts: 262	Re: Prayers Requested (Rider Down) Thoughts and prayers for RAH to heal up quick and right. God lay your healing hands upon our friend. __________________ Godspeed #20.

06-25-2007, 03:25 PM	#6
tigerblade Just curious Join Date: 12-15-2006 Location: The MIL Age: 34 Bike(s): SV650S Posts: 2,114	Re: Prayers Requested (Rider Down) Heal up quick, RAH! Now, nobody else, okay! __________________ Seems that doomsday's come early this year Last edited by tigerblade; 06-28-2007 at 12:42 PM.

06-25-2007, 03:29 PM	#7
ISIS I love the mountains... Join Date: 12-18-2006 Bike(s): Honda CBR600rr Posts: 152	Re: Prayers Requested (Rider Down) Hope they're giving you good drugs...Sorry to hear about your fall.....Get well soon... __________________ It is a common delusion that you make things better by talking about them. - Dame Rose Macaulay

06-25-2007, 03:33 PM	#8
Hamburglar Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Age: 27 Bike(s): Aprilia Tuono Posts: 188	Re: Prayers Requested (Rider Down) Heal up well! I hope you have a quick recovery. Glad you are still with us. Edit: Just read post #9. Man, that is some serious stuff. I hope the fracture is stable. Rah, good luck in your recovery and I will pray that in a few months you will be back up to speed. Last edited by Hamburglar; 06-25-2007 at 05:23 PM.

06-25-2007, 03:47 PM	#9
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 34 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 5,460	Re: Prayers Requested (Rider Down) Update: Broken collarbone Broken ribs Collapsed lung Femur broken in two places Compression fracture in a vertebrae (didn't get location) He's in a bunch of pain and having a little difficulty breathing so they knocked him out and put him on a respirator. He will most likely remain that way for a couple of days for his body to rest and recuperate a bit before they go to work on repairing his leg. Sorry if this is short, it's hard enough just typing it. __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant The nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools. --- Thucydides

06-25-2007, 03:52 PM	#10
DevilDawg It's not a question of how he grips it! Join Date: 01-10-2007 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 35 Bike(s): 2003 RC51 Posts: 262	Re: Prayers Requested (Rider Down) (updated 3:48pm) Seamus, thank you for taking the time to provide us with this difficult information. You're right right there in our thoughts from us back home, as well as the rest of our bro's and sis's up there. Let us know if there's anything at all we can do from here. __________________ Godspeed #20.

06-25-2007, 04:35 PM	#11
jose_jimenez Not Sure's Legal Representation Join Date: 01-05-2007 Bike(s): Hurricane Posts: 1,977	Re: Prayers Requested (Rider Down) (updated 3:48pm) Prayers sent. Get well buddy! __________________ http://www.bushslastday.com/

06-25-2007, 04:43 PM	#12
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,006	Re: Prayers Requested (Rider Down) (updated 3:48pm) Yeah, thanks Seamus for the report. We don't like to hear about one of ours going down, but at the same time we'd like to know. RAHVFR, you hang in there and get better soon. If there is anything I can do to help, just holler.

06-25-2007, 05:31 PM	#13
Bacchus RooOfBlue Join Date: 01-04-2007 Location: Fleurieu Peninsula / Down Under Age: 61 Bike(s): No bike at present Posts: 194	Re: Prayers Requested (Rider Down) (updated 3:48pm) Aw crap!! I really hate hearing this news. Best wishes for a speedy recovery mate.

06-25-2007, 06:54 PM	#15
OSIRIS FEAR Alma Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 30 Bike(s): none Posts: 930	Re: Prayers Requested (Rider Down) (updated 3:48pm) Get well soon RAH! __________________ OS X Underground

06-25-2007, 06:59 PM	#16
DoctorFell I'm wacky times. Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: The moon. Age: 24 Bike(s): 1995 CBR F3 Posts: 262	Re: Prayers Requested (Rider Down) (updated 3:48pm) RAH, if they offer you any cybernetic replacement parts, take the chance; nobody doesn't want to be a cyborg. Get back on your feet sooooon.

06-25-2007, 07:01 PM	#17
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,028 Images: 58	Re: Prayers Requested (Rider Down) (updated 3:48pm) He's in rough shape but he'll pull through soon enough. He's in good hands. __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "If thou hast not a sword, sell thy cloak and buy one." -Luke 22:36

06-25-2007, 07:03 PM	#18
lawdog love bug killer Join Date: 06-20-2007 Age: 50 Bike(s): gsxr1000 Posts: 39	Re: Prayers Requested (Rider Down) (updated 3:48pm) sorry to hear, prayers for a full and fast recovery. + good pain killers

06-25-2007, 07:57 PM	#20
KF810 D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F. Join Date: 01-08-2007 Location: Michigan Age: 30 Bike(s): 600rr track, 954 Posts: 528	Re: Prayers Requested (Rider Down) (updated 3:48pm) Thought and prayers are with you RAHVFR!

06-25-2007, 09:05 PM	#21
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 55 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,025	Re: Prayers Requested (Rider Down) (updated 3:48pm) From the hospital - He's stabilizing, but they won't wake him for several days. His injuries are very serious, but there is no indication after 2 CT scans of any brain or spinal cord damage, despite the compression fracture of T14 (12?) He landed hard on that Arai helmet, and it did a fine job of saving his life. ( The Knox back protector and the BB leathers helped greatly, too) With all the complications he's got now, any neuro damage could have been devastating. Please continue to pray/send good thoughts. If this trauma would have occurred out on the road instead of 1000 feet from an ambulance, or if the hospital didn't have a heart/lung ICU of the caliber of this one, we would have been in the deepest shit. One of the docs races Ducatis in AHRMA. That's comforting, somehow. __________________ "...the TV also never took away the screwdriver and shoved it up the repairman's ass." Our own Mr.2nd Amendment, explaining the difference. Perfectly. Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

06-25-2007, 09:08 PM	#22
lawdog love bug killer Join Date: 06-20-2007 Age: 50 Bike(s): gsxr1000 Posts: 39	Re: Prayers Requested (Rider Down) (updated 9:00pm) we are prayin for you rahvfr

06-25-2007, 09:17 PM	#23
deftones156 I'll never tell a lie.......SUCKER!! Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 27 Bike(s): 1996 900RR (sold) Posts: 553	Re: Prayers Requested (Rider Down) (updated 9:00pm) Prayers sent, heal up soon buddy! __________________ http://www.gighive.com/the-buzz/ "My friend said to me, ‘You know what I like? Mashed potatoes.’ I was like, ‘Dude, you have to give me time to guess. If you're going to quiz me you have to insert a pause."

06-25-2007, 09:43 PM	#25
FrenchieR6 Live life to the fullest and smile while doing it Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Ohio Age: 41 Bike(s): R6 Posts: 2,363	Re: Prayers Requested (Rider Down) (updated 9:00pm) Prayers sent indeed....even in french right CBRVFR? Get well soon RAH... Thanks for keeping us up to date Dave. __________________ Fear and Distraction are the enemies of presence, and concentration is the cure. http://befit4riding.com/ http://www.apex2apex.net/ http://www.americanpowersport.com/

06-25-2007, 09:55 PM	#27
RedRider Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 49 Bike(s): 929 Posts: 2,383	Re: Prayers Requested (Rider Down) (updated 9:00pm) RAH, you will pull through this...we're praying hard for you. Dave, you