RIP Hdslider...
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From: Texas
Hi Guys
I talked to Paul's wife today (Pauline).
As Paul always stated she is a great lady.
She wanted to thank you all for the flowers and said they were very beautiful and she appreciated them.
Paul passed away from injuries sustained in a 4 wheeler accident.
He was with his son doing what he loved at the time.
He was in the hospital for 13 days fighting hard but passed away May 28.
Please send some prayers Pauline's way.
God bless
I talked to Paul's wife today (Pauline).
As Paul always stated she is a great lady.
She wanted to thank you all for the flowers and said they were very beautiful and she appreciated them.
Paul passed away from injuries sustained in a 4 wheeler accident.
He was with his son doing what he loved at the time.
He was in the hospital for 13 days fighting hard but passed away May 28.
Please send some prayers Pauline's way.
God bless
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From: Edmonton Alberta
Hi Guys,
I had the pleasure of talking with Paul's son Rich today.
Pauline and Rich read this thread a few weeks back and it brought them great joy. They know what a great man he was and it was nice for them to see he had so many good friends. They want to thank everyone for the flowers and all the kind words.
Rich gave me the OK to add some detail, Paul fought hard until the end as we knew he would.
Paul and Rich were on some very challenging trails. Paul had come to a very steep downhill and could not stop in time, he went over the edge and the 4 wheeler landed on him. He suffered severe injuries. Broken ribs, his spine was disconnected from his pelvis, pelvis / hips broken and a lot of internal injuries / bleeding. Paul remained conscious although the pain was intense. He said it was the worst pain he had ever been in and Paul has been through a lot. Rich got Paul's 4 wheeler back up and got Paul back onto the machine. Although Paul had lost the use of his legs he insisted he would ride out. I can't even imagine how the next few hours would have been. They were a far ways back and the ride out was long and challenging. The accident happened at around 10:30 AM and Paul rode until he could no longer work the throttle at which point his son began to tow him. Paul was still conscious. At around noon Paul lost consciousness and they found some other riders who called 911 and he was air lifted to the hospital where he fought hard for 13 days.
It is very hard for Rich and Pauline but Rich seems to be holding up well. He is 1 hour away from his mother and wishing he was closer at this time.
Rich is very proud of his daddy and we all know Paul was very proud of his son.
I invited Rich to pop in here and say hi and I hope he does. I also hope he calls me again to chat.
Rich is working on getting Paul's 4 wheeler fixed up and back on the trail because he says that is what his dad would have wanted.
Our prayers are with you Rich, the grand-kids and Pauline.
I miss Paul very much
I had the pleasure of talking with Paul's son Rich today.
Pauline and Rich read this thread a few weeks back and it brought them great joy. They know what a great man he was and it was nice for them to see he had so many good friends. They want to thank everyone for the flowers and all the kind words.
Rich gave me the OK to add some detail, Paul fought hard until the end as we knew he would.
Paul and Rich were on some very challenging trails. Paul had come to a very steep downhill and could not stop in time, he went over the edge and the 4 wheeler landed on him. He suffered severe injuries. Broken ribs, his spine was disconnected from his pelvis, pelvis / hips broken and a lot of internal injuries / bleeding. Paul remained conscious although the pain was intense. He said it was the worst pain he had ever been in and Paul has been through a lot. Rich got Paul's 4 wheeler back up and got Paul back onto the machine. Although Paul had lost the use of his legs he insisted he would ride out. I can't even imagine how the next few hours would have been. They were a far ways back and the ride out was long and challenging. The accident happened at around 10:30 AM and Paul rode until he could no longer work the throttle at which point his son began to tow him. Paul was still conscious. At around noon Paul lost consciousness and they found some other riders who called 911 and he was air lifted to the hospital where he fought hard for 13 days.
It is very hard for Rich and Pauline but Rich seems to be holding up well. He is 1 hour away from his mother and wishing he was closer at this time.
Rich is very proud of his daddy and we all know Paul was very proud of his son.
I invited Rich to pop in here and say hi and I hope he does. I also hope he calls me again to chat.
Rich is working on getting Paul's 4 wheeler fixed up and back on the trail because he says that is what his dad would have wanted.
Our prayers are with you Rich, the grand-kids and Pauline.
I miss Paul very much
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Amen to that. I pray that I never ever have to be in a situation like that with my Dad of all people. I can't even imagine it. I would NEVER be right again. My dad is my hero and always will be.
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Hi Guys,
I had the pleasure of talking with Paul's son Rich today.
Pauline and Rich read this thread a few weeks back and it brought them great joy. They know what a great man he was and it was nice for them to see he had so many good friends. They want to thank everyone for the flowers and all the kind words.
Rich gave me the OK to add some detail, Paul fought hard until the end as we knew he would.
Paul and Rich were on some very challenging trails. Paul had come to a very steep downhill and could not stop in time, he went over the edge and the 4 wheeler landed on him. He suffered severe injuries. Broken ribs, his spine was disconnected from his pelvis, pelvis / hips broken and a lot of internal injuries / bleeding. Paul remained conscious although the pain was intense. He said it was the worst pain he had ever been in and Paul has been through a lot. Rich got Paul's 4 wheeler back up and got Paul back onto the machine. Although Paul had lost the use of his legs he insisted he would ride out. I can't even imagine how the next few hours would have been. They were a far ways back and the ride out was long and challenging. The accident happened at around 10:30 AM and Paul rode until he could no longer work the throttle at which point his son began to tow him. Paul was still conscious. At around noon Paul lost consciousness and they found some other riders who called 911 and he was air lifted to the hospital where he fought hard for 13 days.
It is very hard for Rich and Pauline but Rich seems to be holding up well. He is 1 hour away from his mother and wishing he was closer at this time.
Rich is very proud of his daddy and we all know Paul was very proud of his son.
I invited Rich to pop in here and say hi and I hope he does. I also hope he calls me again to chat.
Rich is working on getting Paul's 4 wheeler fixed up and back on the trail because he says that is what his dad would have wanted.
Our prayers are with you Rich, the grand-kids and Pauline.
I miss Paul very much
I had the pleasure of talking with Paul's son Rich today.
Pauline and Rich read this thread a few weeks back and it brought them great joy. They know what a great man he was and it was nice for them to see he had so many good friends. They want to thank everyone for the flowers and all the kind words.
Rich gave me the OK to add some detail, Paul fought hard until the end as we knew he would.
Paul and Rich were on some very challenging trails. Paul had come to a very steep downhill and could not stop in time, he went over the edge and the 4 wheeler landed on him. He suffered severe injuries. Broken ribs, his spine was disconnected from his pelvis, pelvis / hips broken and a lot of internal injuries / bleeding. Paul remained conscious although the pain was intense. He said it was the worst pain he had ever been in and Paul has been through a lot. Rich got Paul's 4 wheeler back up and got Paul back onto the machine. Although Paul had lost the use of his legs he insisted he would ride out. I can't even imagine how the next few hours would have been. They were a far ways back and the ride out was long and challenging. The accident happened at around 10:30 AM and Paul rode until he could no longer work the throttle at which point his son began to tow him. Paul was still conscious. At around noon Paul lost consciousness and they found some other riders who called 911 and he was air lifted to the hospital where he fought hard for 13 days.
It is very hard for Rich and Pauline but Rich seems to be holding up well. He is 1 hour away from his mother and wishing he was closer at this time.
Rich is very proud of his daddy and we all know Paul was very proud of his son.
I invited Rich to pop in here and say hi and I hope he does. I also hope he calls me again to chat.
Rich is working on getting Paul's 4 wheeler fixed up and back on the trail because he says that is what his dad would have wanted.
Our prayers are with you Rich, the grand-kids and Pauline.
I miss Paul very much
I also wish the best for Rich and Pauline. It has to be difficult for them. Rich sounds as tough as Paul! I would also encourage him to post here (even if he drives one of those dirtymax trucks
)I still miss you Paul...
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From: Hempstead, TX
That was tough to read, but helps with closure and healing. I'm glad you were able to speak with him and thanks for sharing it with the rest of us. That does sound like Paul though - tough to the end!
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I can't imagine being able to ride in that condition! Paul was definitely one tough dude, but he was also one of the most gentle people that I have ever corresponded with. I still say a prayer for his family every time I think of him.