Author Topic: Split second life change (Read 11565 times)

rachet · « **Reply #25 on:** March 24, 2011, 08:25:23 AM »

Praying for a speedy recovery and while we all like to think we are invincible... Thank you for the reminder.

Ride safe everyone.

kos · « **Reply #26 on:** March 24, 2011, 08:36:29 AM »

Rob,

When things like this happen to your loved ones, you learn...nothing else maters. Not what you own, what cool bikes or cars you have, how big your house is...Nothing. I wish your son a very speedy and full recovery.

I always considered these happenings, a "reset" for your life's priorities. I have had two of these phone calls in past 2 years, and both times, all has worked out or the best, but it was not easy to deal with in the moment.

Please tell your son, "to keep the rubber down and the bubble up"!

Mark McGrew
M3 RacingUSA

ttr400 · « **Reply #27 on:** March 24, 2011, 08:53:36 AM »

Rob,

Sorrry to hear this, hope your son makes a speedy recovery.

Kevin

voxonda · « **Reply #28 on:** March 24, 2011, 01:24:16 PM »

Thanks again for all the good words, do me, my wife and sons a lot of good.
Today Bryan went under surgery, took them about 3 hours to hammer a Ti rod into his lower leg from the knee down to the ankle. They also discovered another fracture that did not come up at the photo's. This has to heal 'naturally'. Rehabilitation will take up to about 3 month's if all goes well. He will have his setbacks, but will overcome them.
Last night we got a phone call from a police officer who, while going to work, saw the whole thing happen. He said Bryan is not to blame, all this was caused by a number of things, if one of these things would not have been there nothing would have happened. He said in his 33 year career he never saw someone with a angel on his shoulder so clear present. Bryan broke his leg while hitting a big lamppost, if his body was moved about 10 inches it would have been a whole different story.
But now we're on our way up again.
Cheers, Rob

bwaller · « **Reply #29 on:** March 24, 2011, 01:38:58 PM »

Wish Bryan well Rob. The rest of your family can begin breathing again.

flybox1 · « **Reply #30 on:** March 24, 2011, 01:54:24 PM »

isht can happen in a second.
tell those who you care about, that you do. and do it often.
sorry about the accident Rob, im a father of 4, and absolutely dread a call like that.
glad you all are on the mend.

simon#42 · « **Reply #31 on:** March 24, 2011, 02:49:52 PM »

when i was in the ambulance being taken to the medical centre at cadwell park with my arm smashed to bits i felt i was desperately unlucky , when i got there they where trying to save the life of a young 18 year old lad who had crashed in the race before mine [ without success ] i then suddenly realised just how lucky i was . im very pleased to know your son is going to be ok , but rob , when he's a bit better make sure you shout at him for all the worry he's caused !

KRONUS0100 · « **Reply #32 on:** March 24, 2011, 03:20:19 PM »

Here is to a speedy recovery. Best wishes.

bear · « **Reply #33 on:** March 24, 2011, 06:10:37 PM »

Quote from: scunny on March 23, 2011, 11:11:15 PM

'Risk" is only arrogant stupidity if it's not considered.
and that's coming from a sidechair driver......... sheesh.
still waiting for an address to send you the beer money Brian.
sorry for the hijack

Geez.......Larry, that's as profound as I can get and your onto me

Already imbibed Sammy's contribution, looking forward to raising a beer to you as well.
Will PM later today.

Apologies for the Jack Rob.

Cheers,
Brian

scottly · « **Reply #34 on:** March 24, 2011, 10:13:50 PM »

Quote from: voxonda on March 24, 2011, 01:24:16 PM

Last night we got a phone call from a police officer who, while going to work, saw the whole thing happen. He said Bryan is not to blame, all this was caused by a number of things, if one of these things would not have been there nothing would have happened.

Rob, is there anything to be learned from this that might prevent the same thing from happening to others?

dakota · « **Reply #35 on:** March 25, 2011, 12:22:31 AM »

Hey Rob,
van harte beterschap gewenst aan je zoon!
gp

voxonda · « **Reply #36 on:** March 25, 2011, 12:56:05 AM »

Quote from: scottly on March 24, 2011, 10:13:50 PM

Quote from: voxonda on March 24, 2011, 01:24:16 PM

Last night we got a phone call from a police officer who, while going to work, saw the whole thing happen. He said Bryan is not to blame, all this was caused by a number of things, if one of these things would not have been there nothing would have happened.

Rob, is there anything to be learned from this that might prevent the same thing from happening to others?

Thanks again to all of you, from me and my wife and both my sons, Graeme and Bryan.
Well if there is one thing that can be learned from this is that, whatever conditions rain or shine, wear full protection clothing, if there is one thing I will be talking to Bryan about is the fact that he wore his working shoes and not his boots. This might have affected the outcome of his accident. He wore his 4 days old helmet and his new jacket, with backprotector. The jacket is ripped and scaved, the helmet lightly touched the tarmac. So they did their job well.

Rob

turboguzzi · « **Reply #37 on:** March 25, 2011, 02:32:40 AM »

Hi Rob

Easy to get relaxed about protective gear when the weather gets better. Wore today my normal pants and riding half boots first time after the long winter in my ride to work and felt way "less protected" than with my full riding suit and boots.

You mentioned him being distracted by cleaning his visor, are you aware of the Pinlock system? I never ride in winter without one, I use it also in cold races like the one i had three weeks ago in 6 C degrees

It's dutch BTW....

http://www.pinlock.nl/en/

TG

voxonda · « **Reply #38 on:** March 25, 2011, 04:49:01 AM »

Hey TG,

He, and I, use pinlock but it was the mist given him bad sight. Not fog up from the inside.

Thanks, Rob

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #39 on:** March 25, 2011, 04:57:53 AM »

Good to hear he came through the op Ok Rob, time will heal.

Sam.

MRieck · « **Reply #40 on:** March 25, 2011, 05:06:57 AM »

Sounds like the worst is over Rob....the healing and rehab begins. Your son has youth on his side which always helps.

Think about it...if Sam broke his leg they would have to amputate everything above the shoulders!

We'd still love him.

voxonda · « **Reply #41 on:** March 25, 2011, 05:36:57 AM »

Hey Sam and Mike,

It is amazing to see how a young, strong and healhty body can withstand this. He is very positive in his approach to his rehab.

Thanks, Rob

fang · « **Reply #42 on:** March 25, 2011, 08:10:05 AM »

Rob,
I have hesitated to respond simply because of my forum 'lurker' status, but I have been hoping the best for you and your family. I have been clicking through with new post, looking for to see if you are updating your son's heath status. Godspeed to you and yours.

best wishes,
Steve

dragracer · « **Reply #43 on:** March 25, 2011, 08:34:14 AM »

Prayers for your son and family!!

Howell · « **Reply #44 on:** March 25, 2011, 12:33:57 PM »

Hoi Rob,

In dutch:

Kom net thuis uit Frankrijk van het Circuit Val de Vienne waar ik met mijn zoon Yrjo met de CB500 ben wezen trainen en lees dit onheils bericht.
Dat is wel even schrikken als het je eigen zoon betreft , maar zoals je al schrijft hij is jong en veerkrachtig en zal er denk ik wel weer bovenop komen.
Je moet er niet te lang bij blijven stil staan , motorrijden blijft gevaarlijk met name door alle onvoorziene omstandigheden op de weg, we hebben als motorrijder geen rolkooi, kreukelzone en airbags.
Yrjo heeft niet voor niets gekozen om te gaan racen mede omdat het hem te gevaarlijk werd op de openbare weg , ook aan het racen kleven risico's maar m.i. minder dan op de weg.
Ik wens Bryan een goed herstel toe en jij en je vrouw veel sterkte.

vgr.René

livefast_dieold · « **Reply #45 on:** March 25, 2011, 12:46:16 PM »

Good to hear that the surgery went well!

I was quite worried when you told me about the accident, happy to hear that in three months he will be fine!

voxonda · « **Reply #46 on:** March 25, 2011, 02:11:10 PM »

Certainly surgery went well, a Ti rod is permantly put into his bone to support.

MRieck · « **Reply #47 on:** March 25, 2011, 03:20:26 PM »

Quote from: voxonda on March 25, 2011, 02:11:10 PM

Certainly surgery went well, a Ti rod is permantly put into his bone to support.

Nice...he'll be walking around with F1 technology in his leg.

Happy to read things are going well Rob....your a good man and I'm sure a great dad.

livefast_dieold · « **Reply #48 on:** March 26, 2011, 02:03:42 AM »

Well, this post is indeed in the right place since they have put an high performance part in your son's leg

(P.S. I didn't whant to sound disrespectful about what your son is going through, I just whant to cheer you up a little)

CR750 · « **Reply #49 on:** March 26, 2011, 08:19:59 AM »

Just saw this, and my hearth jumped a beat as well when I read your first lines, Rob.

I just became a dad 1 month ago and my son is far away from riding a (motor)bike anywhere, but the most precious thing in my life.
I would/could not have related to this parental feeling a month ago as much as I can now...
It scares me just thinking about ever receiving such a call, and I am very glad it turned out 'relatively ok' for you.

Let's hope Bryan's guardian angel stay with him for the rest of his life [ as it is a good one ;-) ] and wish him a speedy recovery.
Best wishes to the rest of your family and you !

Sander

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