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Old 07-15-2008, 12:49 PM   #1
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Default Cousin loses leg in motorcycle wreck

My cousin and her husband were riding to Yellowstone when they were hit headon by a pickup truck. The elderly guy driving the truck fell asleep at the wheel after driving all night from Reno, NV. He swerved into the oncoming lane, barely missing the people riding with my cousin. My cousin's husband was killed instantly. My cousin survived but her left leg had to be amputated just above the knee. She has MANY broken bones. I don't have the full story and can't find it online, but here are some pics.
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Old 07-15-2008, 12:52 PM   #2
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OMG, Cap, I am so so sorry. This brought tears to my eyes. Your poor family, my condolences to you all on your loss, and best wishes for an uneventful and speedy recovery to your cousin.
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Old 07-15-2008, 01:11 PM   #3
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Motherfuckers. Sorry to hear about your cousin... what's the prognosis?
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Old 07-15-2008, 01:29 PM   #4
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Holy shit!!! Man that sucks. Hang in there man, our thoughts are with you and your family.
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Old 07-15-2008, 01:30 PM   #5
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I'm so sorry to hear that man. My thoughts and prayers go out to your cousin and your family.
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Old 07-15-2008, 01:51 PM   #6
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Sorry for the accident. Keep us posted on how your cousin is doing both physically and mentally. I can't begin to imagine what she is going through.
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Old 07-17-2008, 07:55 AM   #7
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Im so very sorry to hear.
Rip to her husband, I sure hope she gets better soon.
Damn those cagers who drive tired!!
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I just wanted to offer you my condolences Cap, and wish your cousin a good recovery from this tragidy.
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Old 07-17-2009, 09:09 PM   #9
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Wow...May her Husband RIP and My Condolences to you and your Family...as well as your Cousin...

The picture of the bike is absolutely chilling.
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Old 07-17-2009, 09:15 PM   #10
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Holy old thread batman. First time I've seen it though.

Those pictures make my heart drop. I can't even imagine. I hope your family has made some amount of peace with everything that happened.
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