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2006-02-06 Home Front Economy
Hundreds Of US Troops Die, Over 1,000 Injured In Motocycle Accidents
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Posted by Anonymoose 2006-02-06 14:33|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07]  Top

#1 There's only one way to keep these thrill seeking soldiers safe. Send them all immediately to Tehran.
Posted by Nimble Spemble 2006-02-06 15:10||   2006-02-06 15:10|| Front Page Top

#2 Let 'em have a little R'n'R in Damascus first, right?
Posted by Seafarious">Seafarious  2006-02-06 15:14||   2006-02-06 15:14|| Front Page Top

#3 Geat! Now we're going to outlaw Harley's and Honda's like in the late 70's. Helmets, gloves, jacket, and reflector things are required as well as motorcycle safety classes. So how many troops die each year comparing combat vets to non-combat vets and also the years before 911. They are comparing apples to sea food. Spitt, kuss, here we go again, wrap us in bubble wrap cause we are to valuable to be in society.
Posted by 49 Pan">49 Pan  2006-02-06 15:16||   2006-02-06 15:16|| Front Page Top

#4 Two words: Track Days.

If they want an adrenaline fix, let 'em have one. Just make sure it's in a controlled environment like a race course instead of on the street where the presence of idiot motorists is difficult to control.
Posted by Bomb-a-rama 2006-02-06 15:28||   2006-02-06 15:28|| Front Page Top

#5 SPC. Brian Stewart from Utah served for 14 months in Iraq.

He came back home, bought a motorcycle and was killed on it 22 June, 2004.

The next day his liver was transplanted into me.

From what I know from his family, he was a great guy and his tragic death crushed them. Tell your loved ones to be careful and wear helmets.
Posted by Penguin 2006-02-06 16:21||   2006-02-06 16:21|| Front Page Top

#6 But... but...

how are the bikes?
Posted by Chuck Simmins">Chuck Simmins  2006-02-06 16:48|| http://blog.simmins.org]">[http://blog.simmins.org]  2006-02-06 16:48|| Front Page Top

#7 Penguin: I was going to put in some snarky comment about a "motorcycle quagmire," but after reading your post . . . I just can't.

Rest in peace, Spc. Stewart, and thank you for your service. All of it.
Posted by Mike 2006-02-06 17:03||   2006-02-06 17:03|| Front Page Top

#8 Whoa Penguin!
Posted by Snaggle P 2006-02-06 17:16||   2006-02-06 17:16|| Front Page Top

#9 What Mike said, and wear a helmet and fill out a donor card anyway.
Posted by Snaggle P 2006-02-06 17:17||   2006-02-06 17:17|| Front Page Top

#10 He came back home, bought a motorcycle and was killed on it 22 June, 2004.

The next day his liver was transplanted into me.


Penguin,

for real?
Posted by RD 2006-02-06 18:13||   2006-02-06 18:13|| Front Page Top

#11 Here's his obituary RD:
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4188/is_20040624/ai_n11463701

A guy in LA has his heart, a guy in Oakland has a kidney. Some blind 23 year old woman has his corneas. That's all we know about.
Posted by Penguin 2006-02-06 18:27||   2006-02-06 18:27|| Front Page Top

#12 Penguin, You were blessed by SPC Stewart and his decision. My condolences for this loved ones. He clearly made good decisions to donate, as we all should.
Posted by 49 pan">49 pan  2006-02-06 18:50||   2006-02-06 18:50|| Front Page Top

#13 my luck I'll end up with Keith Richards' liver....damn
Posted by Frank G">Frank G  2006-02-06 19:04||   2006-02-06 19:04|| Front Page Top

#14 
Frank, Hey kieth's liver, now thats one tough liver, probably made of tungsten carbide!

*
Penguin, How many days after 22 June, 2004 did you recieve his liver? if you don't mind nme asking.


Posted by RD 2006-02-06 19:17||   2006-02-06 19:17|| Front Page Top

#15 I hope SPC Stewart's liver has found itself in good company here at Rantburg. And thanks for sharing, Penguin.
Posted by Seafarious">Seafarious  2006-02-06 19:35||   2006-02-06 19:35|| Front Page Top

#16 and fill out a donor card anyway.

This is the bottom line and one great way to respect the sacrifices our troops make overseas. I've been a donor ever since I had the opportunity. The low donation rates in our modern society are nearly criminal.

my luck I'll end up with Keith Richards' liver....damn

On the bright side, it has a street value of $30,000.
Posted by Zenster 2006-02-06 20:08||   2006-02-06 20:08|| Front Page Top

#17 Can't think of anyone welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven faster than a warrior who served several others even after death! God bless you, SPC Stuart.
Posted by Bobby 2006-02-06 20:22||   2006-02-06 20:22|| Front Page Top

#18 Penguin, I was going to write snark about Keith Richards, but then I went back and read your comment.

No words, just gratitude to SPC Stewart and all those who sacrifice for us.

Posted by lotp 2006-02-06 20:26||   2006-02-06 20:26|| Front Page Top

#19 Motorcycles: Why Do They Hate Us?
Posted by Tibor 2006-02-06 20:42|| http://incompetenttibor.blogspot.com]">[http://incompetenttibor.blogspot.com]  2006-02-06 20:42|| Front Page Top

#20 The comment about adrenalin void after combat is a big part of this problem.

After WWII, troops took weeks or months to get home by ship. It was (I'm told) an important adjustment time. These troops go from places like Fallujah and Anbar province to home in a couple of days.

Leadership challenge for commanders stateside.
Posted by lotp 2006-02-06 20:55||   2006-02-06 20:55|| Front Page Top

#21 The "I am bullet proof - nothing can kill me syndrone" aggrevated by a fat checkbook and an appitite for a Harley. I've been assigned to too many survivor assistance details to think differently.
Posted by Besoeker 2006-02-06 20:57||   2006-02-06 20:57|| Front Page Top

#22 Thanks Penguin, somehow I misse the day you posted already,

Glad to hear you found a matching donor in time Penguin. Thanks for sharing about it.

To SPC. Brian Stewart, and all doners and their families, the gift of life your love ones gave is priceless.

I recieved my donor liver March 18, 2003.

My family will always be grateful.
Posted by RD 2006-02-06 22:09||   2006-02-06 22:09|| Front Page Top

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