10 years ago on March 10th.....

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Edited Date/Time 3/12/2015 10:24pm
My son Ricky was paralyzed racing an Amatuer National at Lake Whitney....He loved this sport as much someone possible could. It's hard to believe it's been that long already when I can remeber that moment like it happened today. I can't believe a sport he and I love so much could bring so much pain...but it is what it is I guess.

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XXVoid MainXX 3/9/2015 10:50pm
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As bad as it may seem, it could be worse. I'm happy to hear that he's still here and you can still spend time with each other. I'm sure you're finding positives out of this in some way. Best wishes.
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ocscottie 3/9/2015 11:35pm
3/9/2015 11:35pm
Thats right Big Rick, it is so crazy how time flys! March 17th will be 30yrs for me Blink ...THIRTY fucking years! totally boggles my mind.

I hope and pray that Ricky doesnt end up w/ any lingering spine problems like im dealing with when he gets my age from all the abuse we put ourselves through when we were younger.
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Old-Man 3/10/2015 9:03am
3/10/2015 9:03am
Bless all of you! I can't even start to imagine what it's like, all I can do is be a listening ear when times get tough. You all have done an amazing job.
Stay Tough! your Family needs you.
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824 Dad 3/10/2015 9:38am
3/10/2015 9:38am
Thanks for the comments guys.
Scottie, 30 years damn....hang in there buddy.
It been a roller coaster of highs and lows for us.
Take a minute a google up images for "ricky james " and you can see some of them....
He's an amazing guy and proud to have him as my son

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mxb2 3/10/2015 11:11am
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So sorry man., and ocscottie.
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Crash82 3/10/2015 1:35pm
3/10/2015 1:35pm
I love all you guys and hope everyone finds peace in this crazy world.
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JPT 3/10/2015 8:47pm
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Best thoughts to all three of you. Wish I had something better than that to say but it all sounds hollow.
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Cygnus 3/10/2015 9:02pm
3/10/2015 9:02pm
Crash nailed it for me. He has proven to be one tough man I am sure you are very proud. As you should be.
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olddude 3/10/2015 9:10pm
3/10/2015 9:10pm
Respect.
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PressPassP 3/12/2015 1:43am
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For what it's worth I'm 13 years in next month since my crash ending up a C6/7,sure time flies,,make the most of it,it's so easy to hide away so to speak,I googled Ricky and was blown away,riding again is amazing and Ricky's a real inspiration,you must be so proud of him

So much is possible in life,it's tough at times but hey I have a 7 month old son now Smile
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500guy 3/12/2015 8:37am
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You guy's are all incredibly strong and an inspiration. Sending positive thoughts to all of you.
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GuyB 3/12/2015 2:19pm
3/12/2015 2:19pm
I was there that year...though I think I got there the day after. I still remember how shook up everyone was about it.
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jonjon714 3/12/2015 10:24pm
3/12/2015 10:24pm
olddude wrote:
Respect.
+1

Massive respect for all you fellas.

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