Bad News about bill - Badly Hurt

Many of you know or have otherwise corresponded with bill on this forum.

I have just received a call from his son saying bill was taken to the hospital this morning. The details are as yet sketchy but here is what I know. bill was in a motorcycle accident this morning. He has been taken to the trauma center. His son says he has apparently experienced brain trauma and is having a tube inserted (presumably to relieve pressure/swelling?). His son was having trouble keeping his composure during the conversation so it must be very serious.

I will probably not post again until late this evening but please keep bill in your thoughts and prayers.

Artie(RT)

 

Definitely keeping him in my prayers.... Hope all turns out for the better.

 

He is definitely in my prayers.

 

Oh my gosh!! He'll be in my thoughts and prayers!

 

Bill, you are in my prayers

 

Bill, you are in my thoughts. I wish you only the best.

 

Hang in there, Bill. You're in our thoughts.

 

My thoughts/prayers for Bill and his family...

 

My thoughts and prayers are with Bill and his family as well.

 

Get well soon man. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

 

Keep us posted Artie, us local guys are willing to help his family is they need anything.

 

Wow this is some heartbreaking news... I really hope and pray that he will have a full recovery. I also pray for his family in this time.
I have just recently joined this website and Bill was the first one to welcome me. I was truly impressed with not only his knowledge but his willingness to share it with anyone on the site.
I was really looking forward to meeting him in person on the Aviation Museum ride in a few weeks.
He is in our thoughts......

 

Hoping for the best for Bill and his family.

 

Bill just helped me yesterday and this weekend fix my bike Get well, dude.

 

Bill was also the first person to welcome me to the forum. His XS 400 thread was what made me decide to post and not just lurk. He is a wealth of knowledge, and he shares it freely. Please pull through Bill, I just don't know what else to say... you have everyone's thoughts and prayers.

 

Bill, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hang in there and a speedy recovery bud!

 

Bill,
Here's for a speedy recovery. I was looking forward to meeting you on the 8th, so we will just make it a little later, that's all. Hope to see you soon,

 

Bill and his family are in my prayers. Just about every person on this forum has read something useful written by him. I owe him many thanks for all his help!

 

Best wishes for a speedy recovery from England.

Mark

 

Bill; our thoughts are with you and your family. Hang on, brother.

Artie: Bill is an integral part of the "core" of this forum; a LOT of us have corresponded with him with great regularity. PLEASE keep us posted with any news you get.

 

Here is the latest about Bill.

http://www.wral.com/news/news_briefs/story/5670447/

My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family during this time.

Kent

 

Gods speed on a full recovery... praying for you in MI

just read the news link :evil:

 

We're all pulling for you bill. Get well!

 

Best of luck, Bill!

if there is anything those of us around the board can do, let us know.

 

Ditto's for me too Mark...I hate to see things like this happen to fellow bikers anywhere but this time it was too close to home. Hang in there Bill and get well for us all. I'll pray for you and your family in hopes for better days ahead.

Steve

 

My gosh! I just shipped him some parts last week. God be with you Bill! Get well!

 

My thoughts and prayers are for your complete recovery Bill.
The oncoming left is one of the things we can't control.

 

Bill, may God bless you & yur family with a full & complete recovery. We need you back.
Gregg

 

I am new here and this is my first post, but my thoughts and prayers are with Bill and his family. This is very close to home as my dad was in a bike wreck also about 6 years ago. It will be a very long road ahead but the support of others helps so much. Get well soon!

 

Hang in there Bill.We're all behind you buddy.

 

I'm terribly saddened by this bad news concerning Bill.

We ask The Almighty for the Grace to allow Bill to recover from his injuries and return home, soon, to be with the ones that love him and need him.

Lord, be at Bill's side to strengthen and comfort him and all of those who appeal to You for Bill to recover from this accident and be well again.

Amen.

 

Bill helped me a lot with my projects. Ever more the realism of our dangerous lifestyle hits home. I hope him a quick recovery.

 

Bills been a real asset to our community.

Heal up soon buddy.

 

I'm so shocked and saddened to read this. I will be thinking of you Bill.

 

UPDATE on bill

First the bottom line: bill remains in critical condition but he is stable. Of course he has been unconcious and kept unconcious since the accident.

Now the details:

I went to the hospital to visit his wife and children (ages 18 and 20). They were already surrounded by many friends and relatives. According to them around 7 am a woman in a van turned into his path as she turned into a private drive. Bill must not have even had a chance to slow. He was about a mile from his house. He has head/brain trauma, a broken right wrist, maybe a broken right shoulder, and some indeterminate gash on his left knee. It goes without saying that he is massively bruised. It was interesting that even with all these injuries, the paramedics and hospital staff said his helmet did its job. I of course could not see bill as only family are allowed in critical care.

The news first reported that he had been killed. This was based on the fact that the paramedics twice lost his pulse. Once at the scene, and once in the ambulance. I also saw this news post along with two of my co-workers who also know bill via me. We were besides ourselves until we could confirm otherwise. (His son had called me prior to the post)

His wife heard the sirens and tried to call him on his cell and at work to no avail. The accident happened in front of the house of an off duty Raleigh Police officer who happens to go to their church. He immediately contacted their pastor. Bill's wife and children first heard of the accident from him. You know when your pastor unexpectedly shows up at your house early in the morning the news is not likely to be good.

The next 72 hours for bill are very important. This is when the swelling will be at its worst. Fortunately he is where he needs to be...at a good hospital with all those who know him praying for him.

I told his son, daughter, and wife of the tremendous response from this forum. They were very appreciative and I think a little proud that bill has positvely affected so many people...most of whom have never met him.

I will continue to post as I know more.

In the meantime keep him in your prayers. The world is a much more interesting place with bill in it.

Artie(RT)

 

Wow, ummm I am very sadened to read this esp. about a man who has helped so many even without physically meeting us. I wish him and his family the best and hope he makes a full and speedy recovery. I think about this everyday on my way to work as my bike is all I have to drive. Good to hear he wore his gear even tho his injuries are bad It may have made all the difference between the worst and him recovering.

 

Bill you are in our prayers.

We must be all vigilant on motorcycle awereness. You could not see him, that should not be an excuse. You weren't looking for him!!

 

Our prayers go out to bill and his family at this time.

 

Bill, we're all pulling for you. Get well soon!

Artie, thanks for keeping us in the loop. Is there an address where we can send flowers, get-well cards, bike parts?

 

Thinking of you and your family. Get well soon.


MN

 

thats just plain ugly news, you hang in there Mrs. Schmitt, Bill's going to be OK

 

Wishing Bill a speedy and complete recovery.

 

my thought and prayers go out to him and his family

 

Bill, you and your loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you a speedy recovery.

 

stay strong Bill. there are so many pulling for you and wish the best buddy

 

Hoping you a speedy recovery!
Seen that there were no charges being pressed on this lady in the van. I know accidents happen but a person should be held accountable for their innablity to pay attention. I think there should be charges pressed against people for not paying attention to what is around them. Then maybe these kind of things would be less likely to happen. Sorry didn't mean to go off like that. It just bothers me!
My thoughts are with you and your family!

 

Damn. I'm sure you're in the best of care Bill, but we're praying for a quick and complete recovery.

 

Prayers for a speedy recovery from the Captain....

 

I am in compete shock.. That news report was unreal.. Bill my friend, I wish you a speedy recovery. You've always been there for us, now its our turn to be there for you. Bless, and Respect Mahn. You'll be jammin in no time
-Christopher Allen

 

Bill, you & your family are in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. You've helped so many people here, let us now reach out to you and yours in prayer.