August 14th, 2012, 12:24 PM | #521 |
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Forum isn't the same without you bro!
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August 14th, 2012, 01:59 PM | #522 |
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RIP, brotha.
I saw this thread earlier, but it honestly made me soooo bummed that I away off the forum, especially after reading the severity of his condition. My condolences to his family. Alex joined the boards around the same time I did, and we posted in a lot of the same threads. I didn't know him personally, but you could tell he was definitely a genuine guy. Even under criticism, he was always friendly and helpful. You are missed! |
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August 14th, 2012, 02:10 PM | #523 |
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August 14th, 2012, 04:42 PM | #524 |
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I know this is kind of late, but there will be services Aug 16th at 11AM in Mobile, AL. After that they will be taking him back home to his country for funeral services.
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August 14th, 2012, 05:29 PM | #525 |
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My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
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August 17th, 2012, 07:43 PM | #526 |
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Just found this thread. He seemed like a pretty friendly guy and he helped me out on a few issues. My condolences to his family.
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August 17th, 2012, 09:14 PM | #527 |
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The question that keeps running through my head is "how did he suffer such a horrible brain injury with a full-face helmet"? Does anyone know if his helmet was an "older one" (older than 6 years), or if it didn't fit him correctly? I'm interested in learning more about what a full face helmet can and can't realistically do and what it did or didn't do in this situation. The overall research of accidents and helmets (which helmets protect the best, and worst) is a hot topic for me. Thx.
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August 17th, 2012, 09:23 PM | #528 | |
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I highly doubt his helmet didn't fit him properly. He was a very safety gear oriented guy.
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August 17th, 2012, 09:25 PM | #529 |
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A sudden stop (change of direction) on a immovable object , doesn't matter what type of helmet you have, something has to give.
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August 17th, 2012, 09:28 PM | #530 |
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About the helmet thing. I remember reading that his eye socket got messed up right? So maybe something broke the visor off and impacted through his visor. Just throwing out guesses. It interests me too but I doubt we will ever know what exactly happened.
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August 17th, 2012, 10:40 PM | #531 |
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The least protective direction of impact with a helmet is full frontal face, because at that angle the only impact-absorbing foam contact with the skull is that just above the eyes, along the forehead. If there was an incursion from part of the car such as the edge of a fender or mirror that entered the visor area then the helmet would offer no protection whatsoever.
I wish I could get the time off from work to attend the memorial ride Sunday, but was unable to. I've been thinking about this tragedy from the first post of this thread, and am truly saddened that someone so close to the beginning of their life had it taken from him, especially under these circumstances. |
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August 17th, 2012, 10:42 PM | #532 | |
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It's usually the brain bouncing around in the skull that does most of the damage, that's how the expression motorcyclists = organ donors hows come about. Safety gear only goes so far in protection.
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August 18th, 2012, 12:23 PM | #533 |
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I'm gone for a month and I come back to hear this depressing news? I'm so sorry to hear this
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August 18th, 2012, 12:30 PM | #534 | |
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all i'll say is that people saying if they rode a scooter they would be better off are wrong in this case. they way the chick ran the stop sign at 35-40mph you could slow down to 10mph and still receive serious trauma.
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August 18th, 2012, 01:43 PM | #535 |
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man i hate to here this kinda stuff our thought and prayers are out for you man take care and god bless
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August 18th, 2012, 02:37 PM | #536 |
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This was one of the coolest dudes I've ever had a chance to exchange with. You could tell he was an incredibly positive person. I'll pray for his family as a loss is hardest for those of us left behind...RIP Alex
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August 20th, 2012, 08:41 AM | #537 |
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Wow, this is shocking and sad news, my condolences to his family and friends. I didn't know him personally but, I did enjoy reading his posts and videos - and sharing in this part of his life that he obviously loved.
I just finished reading through the whole thread and once again, I'm impressed by the compassion and respect of the members of this board. We all know the dangers we face every time we throw a leg over. We take that risk knowingly because we truly love riding and hopefully this event will not convince anyone to give up riding. Personally, I feel like riding even more - trying to enjoy every minute of my life as best I can - with this reminder of how fragile and special life is, he will be in my thoughts and actions while riding.
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August 22nd, 2012, 09:46 AM | #538 |
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This is terrible news. RIP.
I would appreciate any further details about this collision (don't want to call it an "accident"). Name of the female driver. Whether legal action is taken. |
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August 22nd, 2012, 07:43 PM | #539 |
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How the !@#*$@#@%^! did I miss this thread??????
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August 31st, 2012, 11:28 AM | #540 |
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I'm still new to this forum, but I just came across this thread and read it all the way through from beginning to end...
RIP Ethioknight -- I never even knew the guy (this all happened before I joined), but reading through this thread was kinda heartwrenching. Now, at least I get all the avatar pictures, with people in full gear cornering on chairs Terrible news though and I hope Alex's family at least gets some justice for this tragedy. Don't know you, but ride on Ethioknight man! |
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September 7th, 2012, 09:12 PM | #541 |
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I've been gone for a while now and started trying to figure out which Alex was being mentioned here and there. I just can't believe it. All teary and snotty at my computer right now. Will be looking back at the laughs we had in the 'dudes rock' thread. I'm just stunned. Why?? why the **** why??? I'm so angry and heartbroken. To me, he was an example of personal courage, didn't give a hooey if someone didn't like his mohawk but sometimes asked other peoples opinions on here. More because he was interested in what others thought not that it would have changed his personal views. He was kind to me and joked with me. He had the courage to wear gear when some guys his age don't. He had fun and appreciated life. I can't believe it. I've always slowed down at every intersection and have missed a t bone once because of it. Alex, you will always keep me safe at every intersection, thank you. Rest in peace on The Big Track. I'll carry you with me, pegs down for you here too. Ride safe everyone, I never want to read another like this. Don't practice your skills, master them. A bit better every day. People care about you. |
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September 14th, 2012, 09:00 AM | #542 |
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I know this is very late, but I only got my track riding gear today, and I didn't want to take a pic without full gear... Here is mine...
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September 14th, 2012, 09:13 AM | #543 | |
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September 14th, 2012, 09:51 AM | #544 | |
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September 28th, 2012, 08:31 PM | #546 |
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I will be praying for him!
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September 28th, 2012, 08:55 PM | #547 |
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September 28th, 2012, 09:11 PM | #548 |
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please pray for his family as well.
he is in a better place now.
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September 29th, 2012, 05:51 AM | #549 | |
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September 29th, 2012, 08:29 AM | #550 |
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September 29th, 2012, 12:25 PM | #551 | |
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it does not take much for a person to become "impaired"... and the effect amplifies when they are combined. even without being impaired people have messed up priorities when it comes to taking responsibility for their own actions... protect yourself at all times.
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September 30th, 2012, 11:01 AM | #552 |
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I had been absent from the forums for awhile now, very sad to see this. RIP, and prayers to his friends and family.
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October 5th, 2012, 02:15 PM | #553 |
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Wish the best for him. Get well Soon fellow Ninja.
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October 5th, 2012, 10:16 PM | #556 |
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October 6th, 2012, 07:25 PM | #558 |
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@IdRatherDrum, get your head out of your ass and read before you post, because you are being disrespectful
I'm sick of people not reading, especially in such a grim circumstances like this @Alex, I think this thread needs to be closed, nothing more needs to be said
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