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John *.?-!.* cu

12-21-2004 16:34:08

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Many of you probably remember my posting about 3 months ago about a friend that was brushhoging when his loader caught a wild grape vine and broke a large limb out of a tree striking him on the back of the head and neck leaving him paralized. He was making progress recovering from the paralisis, but an infection from the long exposure (spent a day and a half slumped over the tractor steering wheel before he was found) started destroying his organs. While he was still able to talk he told his wife and the Doctors that he did not wish to continue as he was, since he was progressively getting worse and only was being kept alive by machines with no hope for recovery. Last Friday they disconnected the breathing apparutus and he died shortly afterward. He was a husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be missed.

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will in Tx./Mn./ USA

12-23-2004 19:53:33

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Re: Tractor accident update in reply to John *.?-!.* cub owner, 12-21-2004 16:34:08

So sorry to hear that,i remember another post either here or somewhere else,can't recal ..but somethi'n bout a grandpaw n his foot slippi'n on a clutch pedal as his grand son was dismounti'n from a tractor n bush hog while it was runni'n,sad to say the youngster was run over n died of his injuries, anyway however sad these stories are,i believe it is good to post em,cuz they sure wake the rest of us up,we can't turn back the clock of time in this life,even out in the woods just walki'n i am looki'n up there is always rotten limbs that could be potential spears or dead weight just waiti'n to fall on some unsuspecti'n person..

let's all be careful out there in our daily lives

~Will

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buickanddeere

12-23-2004 04:08:26

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Re: Tractor accident update in reply to John *.?-!.* cub owner, 12-21-2004 16:34:08

That's pretty sobering and a good reminder to the rest of us. How short life can be and how quickly life can be taken away from us without any warning at any age. To think how quick we are to quarrel over petty things with anyone. Let alone those near and dear when we may never get a chance to say "sorry".

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300Randy

12-22-2004 11:10:34

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Re: Tractor accident update in reply to John *.?-!.* cub owner, 12-21-2004 16:34:08

Sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. I think you telling people about this will save other lives. I have many trees that have those vines on them. I will always be on the watch now that I don't snag one.

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John *.?-!.* cub owner

12-22-2004 15:56:20

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Re: Tractor accident update in reply to 300Randy, 12-22-2004 11:10:34

Randy, that was my purpose in both the original post and this one. Hopefuly everyone will pay attention to circumstances such as this.

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T_Bone

12-22-2004 09:20:03

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Re: Tractor accident update in reply to John *.?-!.* cub owner, 12-21-2004 16:34:08

Prayers from our house to yours

T_Bone & Family

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Walter Squires

12-22-2004 07:11:02

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Re: Tractor accident update in reply to John *.?-!.* cub owner, 12-21-2004 16:34:08

So sorry to hear the loss of a friend, Sometimes we dont relize how fragile life really is.

Walter Squires

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Kevin (FL)

12-22-2004 05:50:26

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Re: Tractor accident update in reply to John *.?-!.* cub owner, 12-21-2004 16:34:08

John,

I remember your earlier post and like the other folks here, am sorry for you losing a friend. I also send condolences and prayers for you and the man's family. Painful though they are, these cases always remind us of the dangers of working around powerful machinery and also how precious life is. Remember the good times you had with your friend and support his family as best you can.

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Mike M

12-22-2004 05:49:52

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Re: Tractor accident update in reply to John *.?-!.* cub owner, 12-21-2004 16:34:08

Most would never ever let an animal suffer like this.
I have my doubts about the benefits of modern medicine. Dr. Kavorkein was crucified for giving people what they wanted,to die with dignity and not prolonged pain and suffering.

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txblu

12-22-2004 05:21:11

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Re: Tractor accident update in reply to John *.?-!.* cub owner, 12-21-2004 16:34:08

Sorry for everyone. I am surprised he survived the original ordeal in the first place.

Had a son on machines from a bad car accident. After consulting clergy, had the machines removed. Lasted about 6 hrs. Absolutely horrible.

Mark

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Mark - IN.

12-21-2004 21:55:53

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Re: Tractor accident update in reply to John *.?-!.* cub owner, 12-21-2004 16:34:08

I'm real sorry to hear that John. Send our condolences to the family please.

I guess, that the only good thing that can be said with regards to this very misfortunate accident that can happen to any of us at any given fluke of a moment as happened to him, is that your friend has gone to a better place, and will suffer no more.

Our sincere regrets and condolences to his family and friends (yourself included) John.

Mark

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thurlow

12-21-2004 19:32:40

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Re: Tractor accident update in reply to John *.?-!.* cub owner, 12-21-2004 16:34:08

Sad situation, John, ..... ..... (most of the younger folks can't/won't/don't understand); took me several decades, but I have come to know that there are worse things than death..... .....

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Engineer20

12-21-2004 17:22:54

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Re: Tractor accident update in reply to John *.?-!.* cub owner, 12-21-2004 16:34:08

Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend.

God Bless

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