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Some already are aware but I have many I consider friends on this board, so with great regret I would like everyone to know Kevin, our eldest was fatally injured in a Motorcycle accident Saturday afternoon on the Interstate. He was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the Trooper and the information he got from witnesses, he was changing lanes when he lost control. It had just started to rain hard when the accident occurred. According to the trooper, speed was not a factor, and there was no involvement with another vehicle.
I can only speculate that he might have hit a pool of water that accumulated in the tire track that the heavy truck traffic produced and hydroplaned, that there may have been oil or diesel on the highway, that the first rain in weeks turned into a slippery patch, and after visiting the crash site, the possibility that the 1' wide tar strip that they ran down the center line could be a cause as it occurred on a slight curve. I thank everyone in advance for their kindness and concern. Richard
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Richard, your loss saddens me deeply, Godspeed Kevin...
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I am so sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you and your family.
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Richard, I can't imagine words that would come close to touching your pain. Don't let the pain consume you.
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our families prayers are with you; very sad indeed. john, from buffalo
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Shocking news. I am very sorry for your family's loss.
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Richard I can't tell you how bad I feel for you and your family. God bless you all!
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I'm very sorry to hear about your son. My thoughts are with you and your family.
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Richard,
So sorry to hear of your loss. There are no words that can take away the pain of losing a child. It is not the natural order of things, but there is a plan in place. Somehow it just isn't right. My deepest condolences to your family.
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Very Sorry for your loss Richard. Take the time to grieve and be thankful for the life he shared with you. I pray for comfort to your and your family. -mg
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That's a terrible tragedy Richard.
I'm truly sorry for you and your family's loss. God rest Kevin's soul.
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Richard, I am so very sorry for your loss. The loss of a child is the most grievous loss I can imagine. May God bless you and your family during this time of great loss.
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So very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts too are with you and your family.
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Very sorry to hear
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The words to express my profound sorrow & empathy for your family's untimely & tragic loss escape me. Peace be with you.
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A parent's WORST nightmare has become reality for you... I am very, very sorry to read this and I am sure no one can relate to the pain you are feeling.
My thoughts are with you and your family and I hope that you will eventually recover from your loss... as you will certainly never get over it. My deepest condolences!
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Godspeed Kevin, Sorry for your loss Richard, you are in my thoughts and God Bless!
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May someone close to you hold on to you until God gives you the strength to make it through this. I have four adult children of my own. I too am saddened by your great loss.
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I'm so sorry to hear this. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
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I am very sorry to hear about your families loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
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