Godspeed OCScottie.

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plowboy 4/5/2022 3:36pm
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You're a good man, Michael. I have no answer to relieve Scottie's pain but "maybe" having something to distract him might help. He has a van...maybe following the national circuit this summer could take his mind off things for a bit. Hook up with someone...idk. Just spitballing.
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nytsmaC 4/5/2022 4:08pm
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I think if people knew Scotty’s struggles they would be a lot more understanding of his conclusion. I just hope he makes the right decision for himself, no judgement here.
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Phantom 661 4/5/2022 5:13pm
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I'm usually just in the background but OC and I have a bit in common. I too am a paraplegic along withothers here and have been for 32 years now. It does get downright tough at times with the pain, sores, flap surgeries, burning bladder, infections, and all the other issues of wheelchair life. There's no need to go on about how debilitating pain can be....at least not here on Vital MX. I'm hoping that he can get some relief. He's done real good getting this far. I offer him my understanding to the point I can relate with his pain. Not all paras are equal when it comes to the spinal injury. There can be differences like spasm intensity and or burning pain areas and levels for example. Hang in there Scottie, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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eric513anderson 4/5/2022 5:36pm
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Praying that Scottie can get out of these dark times and hopefully be pain free or day
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Muttly 4/5/2022 5:51pm
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Mike is a great guy for doing that. We were emailing back and forth trying to figure out what we could do. Scottie wouldn’t take my call last night, but we probably shot 30 texts back and forth. OC hasn’t responded to me today, but I’m resting assured he’s ok, because ML rang the alarm bell with his family!

We LOVE YOU OCSCOTTIE!
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ML512 wrote:
Scottie may not be happy with me for this one but I called… I think things are okay for now, if anything major comes up I’ll...
Scottie may not be happy with me for this one but I called… I think things are okay for now, if anything major comes up I’ll update further.
You’re a great man. Earned my total respect in these last 24 hours.
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Hang in there Scottie, you have a lot of people that care about you...
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I hope he finds relief in a way that he can enjoy
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ProKawi24 4/5/2022 6:22pm
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Phantom 661 wrote:
I'm usually just in the background but OC and I have a bit in common. I too am a paraplegic along withothers here and have been...
I'm usually just in the background but OC and I have a bit in common. I too am a paraplegic along withothers here and have been for 32 years now. It does get downright tough at times with the pain, sores, flap surgeries, burning bladder, infections, and all the other issues of wheelchair life. There's no need to go on about how debilitating pain can be....at least not here on Vital MX. I'm hoping that he can get some relief. He's done real good getting this far. I offer him my understanding to the point I can relate with his pain. Not all paras are equal when it comes to the spinal injury. There can be differences like spasm intensity and or burning pain areas and levels for example. Hang in there Scottie, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Same here, been in this chair as a paraplegic for 21 years now. There's quite a few of us in chairs on this site. People don't see all the "behind the scenes" shit that we go through. Bowel & bladder care / accidents, I've pissed or shit myself at the office on multiple occasions and it's embarrassing. The back pain from the injury, shoulder pain from pushing a chair all day, lifting myself into my truck, the bed, shower, toilet, etc. Leg spasms, urinary infections, losing your independence and that sinking feeling when you go somewhere or to someone's house and you have to deal with stairs you can't get up. Dating - finding a good chick to see past the chair and all that crap that comes with it I just mentioned. It's a tough life no doubt. I've found myself on many occasions thinking about just ending it and finally getting out of this chair.

People always say taking your own life is the most selfish thing you could do, but to me I always thought it was more selfish for people to make me stay alive and deal with this Hell every day just so they didn't have to go through the pain of me being gone. They aren't the ones waking up every day not able to feel or move half your body, they don't have to lift themselves into a chair every morning and deal with the constant physical and mental/emotional pain that we do. I miss riding my bike every day. I have dreams of me riding all the time and wake up crying every time because I miss it so much and want the dream to never end. That's something people don't see us dealing with. I got sucked into the world of opiate painkiller, taking percocet & oxy every day until it sucked everything out of me. Getting off of all that was the worst, miserable time I can remember. The problem is, once the meds our out of your system, the pain is still there and sometimes the Dr's just can't do much else about it. Surgery after surgery, physical therapy, etc. It's just something we're forced to live with and try to put on a smile for those around us.

But we're also some of the toughest sob's there are. We choose to keep fighting every day and trying to find the good things in life to keep us going. I just hope Scottie is feeling a little better today. Not gonna lie....I've written a few of those notes myself with the intent of going through with it. I think sometimes just the ACT of writing the note and putting yourself in that mindset can be a bit of a relief, almost therapeutic. Getting those emotions out and releasing some of the pain.

Scottie - if you read this and I hope you do, just know you've got so many people here that love you, cherish your friendship, and would do anything it takes to help. We've been through so much of the same shit, if you ever wanna talk on the phone or text or email you can reach out to me buddy, I'll be here and I know exactly how you feel.
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AUS_Twisted 4/5/2022 7:05pm
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Thinking of you OC

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Phantom 661 wrote:
I'm usually just in the background but OC and I have a bit in common. I too am a paraplegic along withothers here and have been...
I'm usually just in the background but OC and I have a bit in common. I too am a paraplegic along withothers here and have been for 32 years now. It does get downright tough at times with the pain, sores, flap surgeries, burning bladder, infections, and all the other issues of wheelchair life. There's no need to go on about how debilitating pain can be....at least not here on Vital MX. I'm hoping that he can get some relief. He's done real good getting this far. I offer him my understanding to the point I can relate with his pain. Not all paras are equal when it comes to the spinal injury. There can be differences like spasm intensity and or burning pain areas and levels for example. Hang in there Scottie, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
ProKawi24 wrote:
Same here, been in this chair as a paraplegic for 21 years now. There's quite a few of us in chairs on this site. People don't...
Same here, been in this chair as a paraplegic for 21 years now. There's quite a few of us in chairs on this site. People don't see all the "behind the scenes" shit that we go through. Bowel & bladder care / accidents, I've pissed or shit myself at the office on multiple occasions and it's embarrassing. The back pain from the injury, shoulder pain from pushing a chair all day, lifting myself into my truck, the bed, shower, toilet, etc. Leg spasms, urinary infections, losing your independence and that sinking feeling when you go somewhere or to someone's house and you have to deal with stairs you can't get up. Dating - finding a good chick to see past the chair and all that crap that comes with it I just mentioned. It's a tough life no doubt. I've found myself on many occasions thinking about just ending it and finally getting out of this chair.

People always say taking your own life is the most selfish thing you could do, but to me I always thought it was more selfish for people to make me stay alive and deal with this Hell every day just so they didn't have to go through the pain of me being gone. They aren't the ones waking up every day not able to feel or move half your body, they don't have to lift themselves into a chair every morning and deal with the constant physical and mental/emotional pain that we do. I miss riding my bike every day. I have dreams of me riding all the time and wake up crying every time because I miss it so much and want the dream to never end. That's something people don't see us dealing with. I got sucked into the world of opiate painkiller, taking percocet & oxy every day until it sucked everything out of me. Getting off of all that was the worst, miserable time I can remember. The problem is, once the meds our out of your system, the pain is still there and sometimes the Dr's just can't do much else about it. Surgery after surgery, physical therapy, etc. It's just something we're forced to live with and try to put on a smile for those around us.

But we're also some of the toughest sob's there are. We choose to keep fighting every day and trying to find the good things in life to keep us going. I just hope Scottie is feeling a little better today. Not gonna lie....I've written a few of those notes myself with the intent of going through with it. I think sometimes just the ACT of writing the note and putting yourself in that mindset can be a bit of a relief, almost therapeutic. Getting those emotions out and releasing some of the pain.

Scottie - if you read this and I hope you do, just know you've got so many people here that love you, cherish your friendship, and would do anything it takes to help. We've been through so much of the same shit, if you ever wanna talk on the phone or text or email you can reach out to me buddy, I'll be here and I know exactly how you feel.
Thanks for sharing. I really feel for you Moto Brother. I hope you find ways to deal with everything.
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Johnny Ringo 4/5/2022 7:46pm
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Thinking of you Scottie.

If someone comes up with something to help Scottie out I’ll chip in faster than you can crack an ice cold Red Bull
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motokiwi 4/5/2022 9:07pm
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You cant get away from us that easy Scottie

I hope it gets better mate - hopefully there is a doctor on here who can get you the really good stuff.

Best of luck brother (got to give it to ya, you have big balls)
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FB gone. Instagram gone. Love you brother.
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side-pipe 4/5/2022 10:42pm
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hope all is well.

Thoughts and prayers.
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Sawfish 4/5/2022 11:27pm
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Ride in peace, Scottie. I hope you left guilt free knowing that none of us would judge you negatively.
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NorCalRedRyder 4/5/2022 11:33pm
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Sawfish wrote:
Ride in peace, Scottie. I hope you left guilt free knowing that none of us would judge you negatively.
What does the wording on the post mean? Hopefully not what I think it does...
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epoxymx 4/5/2022 11:40pm
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Sawfish wrote:
Ride in peace, Scottie. I hope you left guilt free knowing that none of us would judge you negatively.
NorCalRedRyder wrote:
What does the wording on the post mean? Hopefully not what I think it does...
It means exactly what you think it means. God Speed Scottie, hope you’re pain free now
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slipdog 4/5/2022 11:54pm
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I as well as other people have been keeping in contact with Scottie and he messaged me at 8:30 this evening and asked me to post this for all of his friends.


Its about that time, I love you Brian, please post this on Vital after midnight tonight or even tomorrow:

Farewell my friends. I am sorry it has come to this, but I can no longer carry on in this amount of pain. This has not been a spur of the moment decision, I am of sound mind and thinking clearly. Over time my physical well being has declined at a rapid pace and each day gets worse and worse. I can no longer function like this, I have seen many doctors and pain clinics and there is no solution that brings my pain down to a level that is acceptable. I have been dealing with this for over 10 years, and in recent times, the last 2-3 years, the pain has become unbearable. I never thought it would come to this, but it is the cards I have been dealt. I look forward to moving on and ending this suffering.

I have known a lot of you for many many years and your love and support over these years have been amazing, I am truly grateful to each and every one of you. I know some will not support my decision, all I ask is please accept that I am doing what is right for me. I have the loving support from my family and they have been at my side throughout this entire journey. I know it is going to be painfully hard for them to endure losing their youngest son, but watching me day to day in pain also affects them. They only want what is right for me, and all I ask is the same from you.


All I ask is you please respect my decision and support me, when you think of me, think of good thoughts and how I have touched your lives. I love you all and truly wish my life would have turned out differently. I have accomplished a lot in my 52 years and there are many things I am truly proud of; I hope I have touched lives and made a positive impact on them.

In closing, I will miss all of you dearly and hope to see you on the other side.

*side note: Ironically this is also the same day both Kurt Cobain and Layne Staley passed. along with my favorite cat Ty three years ago.
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NorCalRedRyder 4/5/2022 11:54pm
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epoxymx wrote:
It means exactly what you think it means. God Speed Scottie, hope you’re pain free now
Damn. RIP Scottie. Hate to see you go, but glad you're pain free now.
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ridge 4/5/2022 11:56pm
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RIP Scottie.
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Rip OC 💫
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J. Sloan 4/6/2022 12:05am
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RIP Scottie. I saw your FB post last night that said EOL, and didn’t know what it meant. Godspeed and I nor anyone else blames you one bit for your choice.
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MX45 4/6/2022 12:16am
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RIP Brother.
Thank you for your inspiration, laughs, and good times.
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Whitey 4/6/2022 12:31am
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Scottie was Moto to the core, his suffering is now over and hopefully he is busting berms with Dwayne and Newman somewhere on the otherside.
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Motodave15 4/6/2022 12:34am
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Wow, R.I.P oscottie you will be missed. I hope he’s no longer suffering and ripping those tracks in moto heaven.
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Scottie had requested this. Thank you Chris (308) for helping add the final touch.

Rest In Peace beautiful friend

28 for life

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drmarkr 4/6/2022 12:49am
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Whitey wrote:
Scottie was Moto to the core, his suffering is now over and hopefully he is busting berms with Dwayne and Newman somewhere on the otherside.
And TFS, Red Rider, Oldx, Dougie....probably a few others I shouldn't be forgetting....
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