Rich Herald -- Saving Another Life

tm_dearborn · 07-14-2007, 11:33 PM

I was watching the 11 PM news in Detroit just now when they ran a story about a local man who received a liver translant. They went on to explain that they normally don't reveal the donor, but they had special permission in this case.

They then showed a picture of Rich Herald as the donor, and explained that he had passed away in a motorcycle accident.

You will likely be able to view the story sometime tomorrow on the station's web site "clickondetroit.com". They also mentioned that the Detriot Free Press is running a story about Rich and the transplant recipient in their Sunday morning edition (7/15).

I can't imagine what Rich's family must me going through now, but I hope they are able to find some comfort in the lives that were saved from his tragic accident.

Most of you knew Rich far better than I as we had only met that morning. My admiration for him continues to grow, however.

bwhip · 07-14-2007, 11:55 PM

Absolutely. More here:
Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity. UPDATED links to the videos.

bwhip · 07-07-2008, 08:10 PM

CBRVFR asked me to upload the news story of Richard's lifesaving gift to YouTube. Here it is:

YouTube - Richard Herald's Lifesaving Gift

DUX · 07-07-2008, 08:12 PM

Truly amazing.

I never knew him, but my respect for him continues to grow.

Thanks for posting the story.

ONEvcs · 07-07-2008, 09:10 PM

I just talked it over with my wife again. We both agree we are donors.
There are no words to express my respect and admiration for Richard and his family.

DEPO · 07-07-2008, 09:19 PM

Had my two moments.....

This got me again.... just to know that he is so present even after death.

Then after Dave and I (CBRVFR) along with Hammer's help got the plaque up.... it got me a little.

CBRVFR · 07-07-2008, 09:47 PM

Thanks for doing that, Brian.

We put the url from this forum on the plaque that will be just to the right on the tech shed whenever we go out on the track at Grattan. I hope over the years people check out these threads to see the kind of person Rich was, and the way he has affected our lives.

phobe · 07-07-2008, 10:18 PM

Nice job on the plaque.

Heavy-Dee · 07-08-2008, 08:41 AM

+1 You're a good friend Dave.

CBRVFR · 07-08-2008, 09:06 AM

Rich valued all his friendships among the people on this board. Thanks especially to Hammer and NHfirefighter13 (Randy and Chris) for their work on the plaque, as well as the many who contributed to it and set it in place.

-Dave

TornadoB8 · 07-08-2008, 03:17 PM

Thanks for reminding us once again what an honor it is to have known Rich.

SomeStrangeGuy · 07-08-2008, 03:22 PM

Amazing story, amazing man, honored to have 'known' him as much as I did.

The plaque looks great btw, that is really great

nhfirefighter13 · 07-08-2008, 04:47 PM

SheepOfBlue · 07-08-2008, 07:14 PM

He set the bar high and would have been shocked and denied it if someone had told him so.

07-14-2007, 11:33 PM	#1
tm_dearborn Join Date: 01-14-2007 Bike(s): 07 GSX-R750, 04 GS500F Posts: 41	Rich Herald -- Saving Another Life I was watching the 11 PM news in Detroit just now when they ran a story about a local man who received a liver translant. They went on to explain that they normally don't reveal the donor, but they had special permission in this case. They then showed a picture of Rich Herald as the donor, and explained that he had passed away in a motorcycle accident. You will likely be able to view the story sometime tomorrow on the station's web site "clickondetroit.com". They also mentioned that the Detriot Free Press is running a story about Rich and the transplant recipient in their Sunday morning edition (7/15). I can't imagine what Rich's family must me going through now, but I hope they are able to find some comfort in the lives that were saved from his tragic accident. Most of you knew Rich far better than I as we had only met that morning. My admiration for him continues to grow, however.

07-14-2007, 11:55 PM	#2
bwhip Every ride a gift... Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Idaho, USA Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-849-Ruckus Posts: 3,899	Re: Rich Herald -- Saving Another Life Absolutely. More here: Rich Herald's final contribution to humanity. UPDATED links to the videos. __________________ My Gallery

07-07-2008, 08:12 PM	#4
DUX Join Date: 12-28-2006 Age: 37 Bike(s): '07 R1200 GSadv,'04 RC-51 Posts: 660	Truly amazing. I never knew him, but my respect for him continues to grow. Thanks for posting the story. __________________ Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire. -Reggie Leach

07-07-2008, 09:19 PM	#6
DEPO Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 33 Bike(s): Track 954 and Uly Bagger Posts: 704	Had my two moments..... This got me again.... just to know that he is so present even after death. Then after Dave and I (CBRVFR) along with Hammer's help got the plaque up.... it got me a little. __________________ Welcome to the Dance!

07-07-2008, 09:47 PM	#7
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 55 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,030	Thanks for doing that, Brian. We put the url from this forum on the plaque that will be just to the right on the tech shed whenever we go out on the track at Grattan. I hope over the years people check out these threads to see the kind of person Rich was, and the way he has affected our lives. __________________ "...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

07-07-2008, 09:10 PM	#5
ONEvcs Bull Fighter Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Ft. Worth Age: 40 Bike(s): '05CBR1000RR. Posts: 2,461 Images: 99	I just talked it over with my wife again. We both agree we are donors. There are no words to express my respect and admiration for Richard and his family.

07-07-2008, 10:18 PM	#8
phobe circa 1970 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,634	Nice job on the plaque. __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

07-08-2008, 08:41 AM	#9
Heavy-Dee The Murph Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 2004 GSXR 600 Posts: 2,691	+1 You're a good friend Dave. __________________ Epic Fail

07-08-2008, 09:06 AM	#10
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 55 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,030	Rich valued all his friendships among the people on this board. Thanks especially to Hammer and NHfirefighter13 (Randy and Chris) for their work on the plaque, as well as the many who contributed to it and set it in place. -Dave __________________ "...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

07-08-2008, 03:17 PM	#11
TornadoB8 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: KC Age: 44 Bike(s): 2005 600RR Posts: 913	Thanks for reminding us once again what an honor it is to have known Rich. __________________ CCS#27 Dunlop, Vortex, Vesrah, Silkolene

07-08-2008, 03:22 PM	#12
SomeStrangeGuy no longer ready to mingle. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Bike(s): GS / KLR Posts: 3,811	Amazing story, amazing man, honored to have 'known' him as much as I did. The plaque looks great btw, that is really great __________________ GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency.

07-08-2008, 04:47 PM	#13
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,028 Images: 58	__________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "If thou hast not a sword, sell thy cloak and buy one." -Luke 22:36

07-08-2008, 07:14 PM	#14
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,393	He set the bar high and would have been shocked and denied it if someone had told him so. __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

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