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Zoe Dotes · 05-13-2008, 06:52 PM

My wife says that when its your time, its your time, and there is nothing you can do about it....

From Newsday:

NY motorcycle rider killed by falling branch
May 12, 2008
GARRISON, N.Y. - A falling tree branch is being blamed by police for the death of a 60-year-old Connecticut man who was riding his motorcycle to have dinner with his mother and sister on Mother's Day.

Putnam County Undersheriff Peter Convery says Eugene Wolfthall, of New Milford, was riding on Route 9 on Sunday when the large branch fell and hit him in the head as he passed the Garrison firehouse. The undersheriff says Wolfthall was killed instantly in the freak mishap, and his motorcycle continued riderless for a quarter of a mile.

Traconite · 05-13-2008, 07:02 PM

I agree with your wife.
I've heard about big branches falling on cars and killing the driver.
When it's your turn, it's your turn!

Alex13 · 05-13-2008, 07:19 PM

That is insane. How crazy would it be to see his bike just ghost riding down the street?

frostbitevinnie · 05-13-2008, 07:47 PM

My only fear when riding is not getting killed but maimed for life. That would suck!!

Davecm203 · 05-13-2008, 07:50 PM

Holy... What are the chances of that? That is one of those things that make you believe that when it is your time...

SuzukiBD · 05-13-2008, 08:31 PM

Sometimes there's nothing you can do no matter what you're doing. The guy could have been walking down the street and the same freak thing could have happened.

I just want to go in my sleep. No muss, no fuss.

tricker · 05-13-2008, 09:25 PM

in my car i had a branch break off 2 seconds after i passed by it... dropped in the middle of the road. My sisters who were in the car ahead of me didn't believe me at first

cycloptic1dr · 05-13-2008, 10:13 PM

damm.... i wanna go in my sleep like my grandpa not yelling and screaming like the passengers in his car.

couldn't help my self. they say that when god ordains a man to die. he naturally goes to that place.

bikerbabe · 05-13-2008, 10:57 PM

That's awful!!!!! My prayers go out to his family and friends!!!!

busa-boy33 · 05-14-2008, 06:09 AM

sad but true. The girl I'm seeing is a nurse and she says it amazes her how the ones you wouldn't think would live.. live..

but the ones you think should live pass away.. your day is numbered for sure.

KD57 · 05-14-2008, 07:38 AM

Wow, that's crazy.

MOTOHOLIC! · 05-14-2008, 02:34 PM

that sure is sad.

05-13-2008, 06:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zoe Dotes In Training Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: '05 C50 Limited - traded in for '07 C90T Location: Rome, NY Posts: 133	Biker Down My wife says that when its your time, its your time, and there is nothing you can do about it.... From Newsday: NY motorcycle rider killed by falling branch May 12, 2008 GARRISON, N.Y. - A falling tree branch is being blamed by police for the death of a 60-year-old Connecticut man who was riding his motorcycle to have dinner with his mother and sister on Mother's Day. Putnam County Undersheriff Peter Convery says Eugene Wolfthall, of New Milford, was riding on Route 9 on Sunday when the large branch fell and hit him in the head as he passed the Garrison firehouse. The undersheriff says Wolfthall was killed instantly in the freak mishap, and his motorcycle continued riderless for a quarter of a mile. __________________ When all else fails, read the Manufacturer's Handbook!

05-13-2008, 07:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Traconite Where Am I ? Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: Vento Rebellian Location: El Salvador Posts: 47	I agree with your wife. I've heard about big branches falling on cars and killing the driver. When it's your turn, it's your turn! __________________ Traconite

05-13-2008, 07:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Alex13 Fender Buffer Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: 2007 Boulevard M50 (Black) Location: Stockbridge, GA Posts: 431	That is insane. How crazy would it be to see his bike just ghost riding down the street? __________________ Set low goals so you can overachieve.

05-13-2008, 07:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie No Significant Other Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250 Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 2,411	My only fear when riding is not getting killed but maimed for life. That would suck!! __________________ "People are more violently opposed to fur than leather, because it's easier to harass rich women than Bikers..." ---Unknown

05-13-2008, 08:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
SuzukiBD Kickstand Operator Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: '06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Virginia-Near Winchester Posts: 250	Sometimes there's nothing you can do no matter what you're doing. The guy could have been walking down the street and the same freak thing could have happened. I just want to go in my sleep. No muss, no fuss. __________________ 2006 Suzuki C50T I have a feeling I'm the square peg trying to fit in a round hole.

05-13-2008, 07:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Davecm203 Third gear and cruising Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 2006 GSXR750 Location: Central North Carolina Posts: 531	Holy... What are the chances of that? That is one of those things that make you believe that when it is your time...

05-13-2008, 10:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
cycloptic1dr In Training Joined: Feb 2008 Bike: '02 marauder vz800 Location: cedar rapids, IA Posts: 146	damm.... i wanna go in my sleep like my grandpa not yelling and screaming like the passengers in his car. couldn't help my self. they say that when god ordains a man to die. he naturally goes to that place. __________________ GET TO THE CHOPPA!!!!!!!!

05-13-2008, 10:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
bikerbabe Fifth gear streak Joined: Dec 2007 Bike: 02' volusia Location: Beloit, WI Posts: 1,428	That's awful!!!!! My prayers go out to his family and friends!!!! __________________ www.grasshopperlimited.com Motorcycle Drivers Backrest http://www.phcustoms.com

05-14-2008, 06:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
busa-boy33 M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,922	sad but true. The girl I'm seeing is a nurse and she says it amazes her how the ones you wouldn't think would live.. live.. but the ones you think should live pass away.. your day is numbered for sure.

05-14-2008, 07:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
KD57 No Significant Other Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2008 ZZR600 Location: Under a rock in Texas Posts: 2,373	Wow, that's crazy. __________________ The "other" ZZR rider.

05-14-2008, 02:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
MOTOHOLIC! Sit speling cheker Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: don't have one Location: Eastern Kentucky Posts: 1,731	that sure is sad. __________________ One person with commitment is worth a hundred who have only an interest.

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