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Brady · 07-03-2009, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by saltlick

man your spelling sucks.....

let him do his thing....He's like the Rippin of Portland

Vilches · 07-04-2009, 07:42 AM

Marshal, I have to say that I was impressed of how good you were looking yesterday; glad to see how fast you are recovering and to get the chance to meet your family.

One always heals better when the ones that love you are next to you!

Thanks Ed and Matt for taking me there.

Sentor · 07-04-2009, 07:54 AM

Yeah, he's doing better every day. He seemed in great spirits last night and ready to go home.

TheFactor · 07-04-2009, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by Vilches

Thanks Ed and Matt for taking me there.

No problem bro glad you came with us : )

Marshman · 07-04-2009, 05:23 PM

Hey guys. Bare with my grammer and punctuation I am only typing with my right hand. The left is in a cast. I have full function with the right side of my body, but I am a bit sore nontheless. My right collar bone is sore so holding it up to type is difficult. My left thigh bone is broken . The femur seperated on impact, but is healing well. I can lift my left leg better than I could yesterday and I can move my left arm better now than i could yesterday. This means that I am healing well. I should be home by Monday or Tuesday by the latest, depending on how my blood count is. I have anemia due to lots of blood loss during surgery. I bled a ton inside my leg. I try to do breathing excersises and to lifting my legs and arms to strengthen my muscles and range of motion for once I'm ready to go home it wont be diificult for me to move around.

I cannot belive how much love and support I am getting not only through friends and family, but through people who barely know me. I've read every post from all kinds of people; those who are conserned for me and my riding and other peoples' riding, but I want to make it clear say this is 1000% my fault. I know I would caught up to others going the posted speed limit, but I enjoyed pushing my bike and my riding skills. I wanted to improve my maneuverability and alertness, but I couldn't while breaking the law. I knew I was headed for danger when the turn came up way too fast. I remember the whole incident.

As I approached the turn I knew I had to break, but the rear wheel locked up and began to whobble. I tried to compensate for this change by downshifting from 4th to 3rd and quickly pulsating the front brake as well as the rear break again and slowed quickly to a speed at which I could manage. But this all happend in a split second and by the time i reached the corner I was way on the outside and if I were to have turned I would have fell down on the pavement and would have slid into the gauard rail. I saw a pipe gate, didn't want to go into that. So I aimed for in the middle of a tree and a guardrail. I dont remeber exactly how I hit or what I hit first, but my dad went to the scene of the accident and said there was mark on the gaurdrail were I had hit and on the tree as well. I went into shock, but never into a coma. I turned my body to get a better layout of where I was and how to asseesss the situating. Wen I pivoted, my left leg and left hip went in two different directions so I couldn't use it to help me out of the ravine. My left arm broke on impact, but I still used it to grab branches and strong gass to lift my body from my tomb. I eventually gained enough strength to use my right leg to dig into the dirt to gain leverage to get myself out of the ravine. I eventally got myself sideways to use my whole body strength to army crawl my way out of the ravine and onto a concrete slab. This took 35 to 45 minutes after the crash.

I picked up a white board to help out mainly as a tool to dig into th dirt and get myself out of the ravine. But I eventally used it to flag motorists for further assistance. About 4 or 5 mortorist and cyclists passed, looked at me and rode/drove on not knowing if I actually needed help. An ex-firefighter finally stopped to ask questions and I told home of my condition. A lady stopped to ask questions too. The firefighter turned around looking for cell phone service and so did lady. I saw the lady catch up to the firefighter who was stopped in a driveway, she informed him of the situation and asked for the firefighter to be with me as she looked for cell phone service because she knew he had more experince with CPR and C-Spine. He got my boot and sock off to get a better look at the damaged foot. The sherrif arrived 15 minutes after the ex-firefighter arrived and the medics arrived shortly after that. They asked me the whole 21 questons of name, age, gender, the accident...everything you read her is an answer for everything they asked me. Fire fighters cut through my jeans and jacket to assess my injuries. They put my left leg through traction to releace tension; hold my bone a part from one another(femer and tibia). Those were the screams heard on the youtube video. Plus, I scream when going from ground to stretcher. Going into the helicopter was bad too because I'd hit my foot on everything and even when they told me to pivot my injured leg i couldnt because i couldn't move it. ETA was 8 min from Hagg Lake to Emanual hospital.

I'll stop now and write more later. I as well as my parents thanked the firefighter for their help. Hey, this is Marshall's Mom. Getting the call Monday night at 10:30 saying we needed to get to Emanuel Hospital ASAP was a shocking experience. It was a difficult drive going to see Marsh, not knowing what to expect. Head injury? Was he mangled? Anything ripped off his body? Thank goodness he didn't have a head or chest injury; thank goodness he is still alive. Tuesday morning at 6:00 Marshall's Dad and I went to the scene. It is amazing how he got himself out of that area with a broken arm and smashed leg. His dad walked to the area and walked through the hole to see what it felt like. You can see where his bike went into the ravine and bore a hole through the blackberry bushes. He did have the chance to crawl out of that situation.

Since Marshall was going to surgery Tuesday we went to the Gaston fire station at 7 that morning and thanked the fire fighters for all their help. We got there so early that we actually woke one of them up & he came to the door and talked to us about what happened. I gotta tell ya, the problem with the YouTube post was the fact that no one asked for permission from Marshall or us (he is 21 and needs to give permission). Even when we spoke with the fire fighter at the station, nothing was mentioned about a YouTube post. A discussion could have been done then. If someone would have, maybe permission would have been given, but only for training purposes, not to post on the net. We do think it is a learning experience, the volunteer fire rescue did a terrific job, everyone who helped him did a terrific job, including the ex firefighter who stopped to help Marshall in the first place. Marshall's aunt was the one who told us about the post in an email. When we saw it it ripped our hearts out. Hearing Marshall's screams hurt to our soul. That's our son, flesh and blood screaming in pain. Very heart wrenching. The video should not have included sound. Imagine if Marshall would have died and that was the last thing we saw and heard from him. Just imagine, those with children, what you would have thought. One of Marshall's friends even commented that a similar situation happened in his family and was very heart wrenching and disturbing. This was done in poor taste to have posted onto a world wide network. Three our four days later, things are starting to get back to normal. He is now able to get out of bed and walk with a walker. He can eat, sit up in the hospital bed and get around with his walker. He may be able to come home in a day or two. We still have a long way to go for recovery and life changes. There were a couple of threads mentioned, PV2 when you read this maybe this would have answered all your questions about the accident and hopefully this makes people think hard about speeding and driving like maniacs. Don't forget, there are other people on the road driving cars, semis, bicycles, and people who don't have gear, and if you crash into them heaven help you and them. It's not only you to consider. People's lives would totally change because of poor judgment and speed.

Marshall again. I'd like to thank everyone for visiting. Matt, thank you for taking the tim out of your day to bring over movies I'vw watched most of simpsons and batman and independence day. Eleah, thank you for bringing over cookies. They no doubt have helped ease my pain. Neil. thank you fou taking the time write about improving group rides an bringing up my story for others to get an idea of what could happen to them too if they do the same things i did. Clay, Matt, Kevin, Michael and everyone else; thank you for visiting and supporting my with your love and kind words. Brady, no one is mad at you and we'd love to see you. I'd love to see more of you if you make it out. So many others who have posted and Im not naming, don't feel like im forgetting about you. I know you all care about me and if any of you were in my situation i'd gladly write to you and/or visit you in the hospital. I love and care for you all. Ride safe for god sakes. and please, for me, no blamming others. No calling out other people. Don't let your ego get in the way of respect for one another. if anyone has tips for newb experienced riders just listen, dont critisis. add to the discussion, dont bring it down by negative or heated counter replies. lets be civil and respectful. i'll be out to meet you guys one of these days and grab a burger and hang out with buddies, i.e you guys i love you all so much!!! take care.

-Marshall

Brady · 07-04-2009, 05:49 PM

Marshal, first off...Big props to you for typing as much as you did with one hand. That was pretty amazing I have to say.

What a HUGE eye opener to hear the story from the person in which it happened too, but its great to hear that your taking it all day by day and improving rapidly to a full recovery. Glad to hear your pulling through this and again, and Im sure I can speak for all the others, we are so so so very sorry this happened.

Originally Posted by Marshman

Brady, no one is mad at you and we'd love to see you. I'd love to see more of you if you make it out.

And this ^^^ means alot as well. The first day that Matt went out there, I think Wensday, he text me and said that your dad seemed a big angry and it wasnt the best idea to go out.

Though understandable with the given situation it was hard to hear when I wanted to make sure you were alright. Despite some peoples words I still felt the need for space and just get updates through here.

If I dont visit you at the hospital and your out before I get a change to go out there...Which It sounds like a pretty good possibility. You are just down the street from me. I will visit you as much as you want a visitor man.

again...glad to hear your ok and try and enjoy your 4th...Raise some hell in that hospital

Marshman · 07-04-2009, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by Brady

Marshal, first off...Big props to you for typing as much as you did with one hand. That was pretty amazing I have to say.

What a HUGE eye opener to hear the story from the person in which it happened too, but its great to hear that your taking it all day by day and improving rapidly to a full recovery. Glad to hear your pulling through this and again, and Im sure I can speak for all the others, we are so so so very sorry this happened.

And this ^^^ means alot as well. The first day that Matt went out there, I think Wensday, he text me and said that your dad seemed a big angry and it wasnt the best idea to go out.

Though understandable with the given situation it was hard to hear when I wanted to make sure you were alright. Despite some peoples words I still felt the need for space and just get updates through here.

If I dont visit you at the hospital and your out before I get a change to go out there...Which It sounds like a pretty good possibility. You are just down the street from me. I will visit you as much as you want a visitor man.

again...glad to hear your ok and try and enjoy your 4th...Raise some hell in that hospital

Brady, this is Marshall's dad. I bought him the bike and I feel responsible. I didn't think too much of letting him loose that night. I'm not mad at you or anybody. I told you to take of my son and make sure he comes home in one piece, it was said tongue-in-cheek (in a joking way), but serious about watching his back. I love my son and hate to see him in pain. I broke down in the middle of the Emergency Room crying in front of everyone. Security didn't know whether to arrest me or hug me! I was so flipped out. Even though Marshall may not be riding anymore, all I ask is that the rest of you BE CAREFUL. Remember, it's not only you that would be hurt, but also the friends and family of the people who get hurt. Take care. Thanks for supporting Marshall. He is so grateful for all the well wishes. - Jim - Marshall's dad

Brady · 07-04-2009, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by Marshman

Brady, this is Marshall's dad. I bought him the bike and I feel responsible. I didn't think too much of letting him loose that night. I'm not mad at you or anybody. I told you to take of my son and make sure he comes home in one piece, it was said tongue-in-cheek (in a joking way), but serious about watching his back. I love my son and hate to see him in pain. I broke down in the middle of the Emergency Room crying in front of everyone. Security didn't know whether to arrest me or hug me! I was so flipped out. Even though Marshall may not be riding anymore, all I ask is that the rest of you BE CAREFUL. Remember, it's not only you that would be hurt, but also the friends and family of the people who get hurt. Take care. Thanks for supporting Marshall. He is so grateful for all the well wishes. - Jim - Marshall's dad

I talked to the guys over at goodyear that day before I heard anything from Matt. They told me you had stopped by with the bike on the trailer and Kenny had shown me the video...Tuff none the less.

I appreciate your words and will hopefully see you all within the week.

BoricuaBusa · 07-04-2009, 07:40 PM

Marshall, & family, i'm so glad you are getting better. Don't blame your self either. I always believe things happen for a reason, good or bad. We are all equal humans...and we all make mistakes, but learning from them is what will you different. I know I have.

Don't hesitate to contact me anytime, hope to see you soon. Keep getting better.

Neil

ps, by the way, leave those nurses alone...

Gusgus · 07-04-2009, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by Marshman

Brady, this is Marshall's dad. I bought him the bike and I feel responsible. I didn't think too much of letting him loose that night. I'm not mad at you or anybody. I told you to take of my son and make sure he comes home in one piece, it was said tongue-in-cheek (in a joking way), but serious about watching his back. I love my son and hate to see him in pain. I broke down in the middle of the Emergency Room crying in front of everyone. Security didn't know whether to arrest me or hug me! I was so flipped out. Even though Marshall may not be riding anymore, all I ask is that the rest of you BE CAREFUL. Remember, it's not only you that would be hurt, but also the friends and family of the people who get hurt. Take care. Thanks for supporting Marshall. He is so grateful for all the well wishes. - Jim - Marshall's dad

Marshall, I am pleased you're doing better. You don't know me but I would like to address a response to your father, OK?

Jim,

I am not asking for your understanding but hoping that reading my story and talking to Marshall, that it might help a small amount.

I am a father, a full time never out of reach, kind of father. I raised both my kids with a large heart and strong hand. My kids ended up so different we all are amazed.
(for some background)
My wife and I have been married happily for 30 plus years.

We lost our son to meth, he was gone, it felt like he was dead to us. We lost his son as well, the state took him and we were punished for our son's choices. It was 7 long and tear filled years for me and my wife. The countless times we would break down. My personality seemed to split. There was one man/one side which accused and a man/one side which was guilty of each accusation.
My personal struggle of guilt was daunting. Our grandson will not ever be returned, as we don't know where he is.

One night in particular we sat sad and looking for answers when it kind of enveloped us through our discussion.

If I placed myself in my son's shoes who would I have blamed. Who would I have blamed for my first drug use, my first day of school skipped, my first time to commit crimes.
I knew almost instantly, it was a no brainer, it was a fact which I had been denying as if I had so much power to really make my son do anything.

Shortly after we awoke (best term for us) he came home asking for forgiveness. Of course we gave it to him and after 5 years, now he is married, working, and becoming the man we always hoped he was going to be.

I told him of my guilt, he told me of his guilt, we both knew it was a situation where we could walk together as we both knew how much we loved each other. We both know he chose every direction and every decision for him, not because of me or caused by me. Yes I provided him some of the freedoms that made his choices easier to make. Yet he believes he would have still made those choices, just slower.

My father bought me my first motorbike as well. I was busted up a few times, and looking back after reading your post, my heart is filled with wanting to share with you that story and my inability to even minutely place my dad as blame for my motorbike accidents.

Thanks for bringing out the story from me as well.

Peace.

Gus

Brady · 07-04-2009, 11:09 PM

This thread started off with good intent and some unfortunate bickering and finger pointing in the beginning...Made me a little worried of peoples words that may post...

But I have to say, where this thread is going is inspirational...Heart warming,and just plain and simple amazing. The stories shared and the words that are said. This is one amazing thread. Probably close to one of the most touching threads Ive seen on here.

Thank you Gus for sharing your story, Thank you Marshal for having a kind forgiving heart and posting your story as well. Thank you Jim as well as your wife for raising a good kid and being such kind welcoming people.

It is a blessing and a honor to know you and be a part of this community we have here!

TheFactor · 07-05-2009, 10:26 AM

Marshal glad your doing better and healing fast, its simiply amazing how fast your healing. It was great seeing you and meeting your family the other day . Get well fast !!!!

Vilches · 07-05-2009, 10:51 AM

Marshal,
Glad to see you are getting better by the minutes, and thank you for sharing the events that lead to this… Hopefully people will learn from it, or at least keep it on the back of their minds when riding. (I know I will…)
As a side note … this world is really small… it turns out that Eleah works in the same building Warren and I do…(her face looked familiar when I saw her at the hospital) I saw her yesterday as I was leaving the building and we chatted for a bit about you. You have a good friend there!

Marshman · 07-05-2009, 11:10 AM

Hi, Gusgus: This is Marshall's mom, Lucy. Thank you for sharing your story. So sad. Glad your son is doing much better. Jim and I know that parenting is the hardest job. Everything you wrote is so true. I cannot add anything else to what you said, other than our hearts go out to you and anyone else who goes through such trauma. Hang in there and good luck. God speed.

yellowpens · 07-05-2009, 12:46 PM

This is all so sweet.. I'm really happy to be reading it. Thanks for sharing your story, Gus, and thanks Marshall for being so forgiving and loving to everything that happened. I am glad you are up walking.. and you'll be out of there before you know it! Can't wait to see you back at coffee night cracking jokes!
Jim and Lucy- you 2 are some amazing parents. Marshalls lucky to have such support. Jim.. you remind me of my dad when you get all teary eyed over Marshalls steps to recovery. Shows how much you really love it!

Best wishes-
Eleah

Marshman · 07-05-2009, 04:07 PM

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Brady · 07-05-2009, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by Marshman

New avatar photo marshal? you got crazy man eyes!

Gusgus · 07-05-2009, 07:59 PM

Hey Marshall your girlfriend is sure cute.....

I am so pleased to see you able to smile.

Thanks everyone, after reading my story. My heart aches for parents after I witnessed how quickly life can take the wheel and you're simply a rider, not the driver we have always told ourselves we were.

Marshal, let me know if I can help you fix your bike.

I am a mechanic and have a good tool selection.

All free of charge. I do have a full time job, but would like to be part of the help for you.

yellowpens · 07-05-2009, 08:20 PM

nice hat!

BLawruk · 07-05-2009, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by Gusgus

Marshal, let me know if I can help you fix your bike.

I am a mechanic and have a good tool selection.

All free of charge. I do have a full time job, but would like to be part of the help for you.

LOVE seeing people help other people - Gusgus you're an awesome perosn for offering this! Although i'm like Mikey in a shop (Mikey from OCC - haha) if I lived in the area I'd jump in on the repair action!!!

pdxnathan · 07-05-2009, 08:59 PM

jeez man I hate to have to tell you this but I think the surgeon screwed up and sewed a dog onto your right side... that's gonna hurt coming off!

glad to see you smiling and boy do I feel for your parents having to see you like that, as a parent myself it would just be the worst kind of fear to get that call. thank god you're ok.

best for a speedy recovery!

nathan

h2oboy · 07-05-2009, 08:59 PM

Hey Marshall glad to see you're in good spirits.

Your bike doesn't look that bad at all. I have some experience with crashed FZ6's

I'd be happy to help you out either getting it back to stock or making it a streetfighter

Brady · 07-05-2009, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by h2oboy

I have some experience with crashed FZ6's :

what happened???!!!!

h2oboy · 07-05-2009, 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by Brady

what happened???!!!!

Don't make me linkback to all my crash threads

One more word outta you and I'll pull this thread over.

Marshman · 07-06-2009, 09:14 AM

[QUOTE=
jeez man I hate to have to tell you this but I think the surgeon screwed up and sewed a dog onto your right side... that's gonna hurt coming off!

glad to see you smiling and boy do I feel for your parents having to see you like that, as a parent myself it would just be the worst kind of fear to get that call. thank god you're ok.

best for a speedy recovery!

nathan[/QUOTE]

LOL! The damn dog wont come off!

Marshman · 07-06-2009, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by Gusgus

Hey Marshall your girlfriend is sure cute.....

I am so pleased to see you able to smile.

Thanks everyone, after reading my story. My heart aches for parents after I witnessed how quickly life can take the wheel and you're simply a rider, not the driver we have always told ourselves we were.

Marshal, let me know if I can help you fix your bike.

I am a mechanic and have a good tool selection.

All free of charge. I do have a full time job, but would like to be part of the help for you.

Holy crap

I dont know what to say. Such a gracious offer. i don't know if we(the parents and i) could accept because i want to be off of a bike for a long while. A huge hug and thanks from the Peters family.

Marshman · 07-06-2009, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by h2oboy

Hey Marshall glad to see you're in good spirits.

Your bike doesn't look that bad at all. I have some experience with crashed FZ6's

I'd be happy to help you out either getting it back to stock or making it a streetfighter

I saw the pics from your accident and you sir are the luckiest mother f*cker ever. Jesus...I am so happy you are alive and well. I saw your "new" bike and man is that thing badass or what?!

Thank you and everyone for your love and support.

-The Peters Family

xqsme · 07-06-2009, 09:31 AM

YAY!! I was gone for a few days and just saw this one.

Heal up quick brotha!

Gusgus · 07-06-2009, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by Marshman

Holy crap

I dont know what to say. Such a gracious offer. i don't know if we(the parents and i) could accept because i want to be off of a bike for a long while. A huge hug and thanks from the Peters family.

Gonna fix it for sale? Keep it for a later project?

No pressure, no need on my side to help, simply willing to be there for a needy brother.

Peace

Gus

Marshman · 07-06-2009, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by Gusgus

Gonna fix it for sale? Keep it for a later project?

No pressure, no need on my side to help, simply willing to be there for a needy brother.

Peace

Gus

I think we'd fix it to sell it. My father was talking to one of our neighbor's kids and he said he'd buy it as is

We're not in a big hurray to fix it or to sell it.

Marshman · 07-06-2009, 07:42 PM

Letting everyone know that i am home and recovering on a nice big comfy couch. Shoot me a PM if you would like to come over sometime. Thanks again for all your love and support.

-Marshall

dscott3509 · 07-06-2009, 08:20 PM

Congrats on making it home, Marshall. Heal quickly. Thanks again for being brave enough to step up and talk openly about the incident.

TMMR · 07-06-2009, 08:26 PM

Glad to hear that you are home -- it wil still be a long road for you --but attitude will get you far.

Sounds like you have a great support group with your family -- and that includes your biker famiy.

Best Wishes!!!
Lisa and Aaron

TheFactor · 07-06-2009, 08:32 PM

COOL

Glad your home Marshall in the comforts of your home with real food to : )

BoricuaBusa · 07-06-2009, 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by TheFactor

COOL

Glad your home Marshall in the comforts of your home with real food to : )

haha...just came back from his house...got him some taco bell and he already had pizza, but he ate both...

Marshall, was nice to see you at your house. Your doing great....

BTW,

Next time I'm stealling that couch, oh and the Chavelle...

05viffer · 07-06-2009, 11:34 PM

I might have to come by and say howdy sometime this week... maybe we can have a "TNC go visit marshall" ride (to be kept small)

glad to hear you are home and doing better

Sentor · 07-06-2009, 11:45 PM

Hey, just got your message, glad to hear your home Marsh! I'll see you within the next couple of days, let me know if you need anything.

Matt

yellowpens · 07-06-2009, 11:47 PM

woo-hoo! glad youre home.

No more smelly nurses.

pv2 · 07-07-2009, 10:27 AM

So dude when do you get your bike fixed?
When is your target date for getting back on it?

Best to you, glad to see that ZEST in your eyes.

Dog gone it!

pv2


07-04-2009, 07:42 AM	#122
Vilches Training Wheels Joined: Jun 2009 From: Beaverton OR I Ride: SV650 S '01	Marshal, I have to say that I was impressed of how good you were looking yesterday; glad to see how fast you are recovering and to get the chance to meet your family. One always heals better when the ones that love you are next to you! Thanks Ed and Matt for taking me there. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-04-2009, 07:54 AM	#123
Sentor Zone Head Joined: Feb 2006 From: Bend, OR I Ride: 2004 Yamaha R1	Yeah, he's doing better every day. He seemed in great spirits last night and ready to go home. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-04-2009, 05:23 PM	#125
Marshman Training Wheels Joined: May 2009 From: Portland, OR I Ride: in an ambulance	Hey Guys Hey guys. Bare with my grammer and punctuation I am only typing with my right hand. The left is in a cast. I have full function with the right side of my body, but I am a bit sore nontheless. My right collar bone is sore so holding it up to type is difficult. My left thigh bone is broken . The femur seperated on impact, but is healing well. I can lift my left leg better than I could yesterday and I can move my left arm better now than i could yesterday. This means that I am healing well. I should be home by Monday or Tuesday by the latest, depending on how my blood count is. I have anemia due to lots of blood loss during surgery. I bled a ton inside my leg. I try to do breathing excersises and to lifting my legs and arms to strengthen my muscles and range of motion for once I'm ready to go home it wont be diificult for me to move around. I cannot belive how much love and support I am getting not only through friends and family, but through people who barely know me. I've read every post from all kinds of people; those who are conserned for me and my riding and other peoples' riding, but I want to make it clear say this is 1000% my fault. I know I would caught up to others going the posted speed limit, but I enjoyed pushing my bike and my riding skills. I wanted to improve my maneuverability and alertness, but I couldn't while breaking the law. I knew I was headed for danger when the turn came up way too fast. I remember the whole incident. As I approached the turn I knew I had to break, but the rear wheel locked up and began to whobble. I tried to compensate for this change by downshifting from 4th to 3rd and quickly pulsating the front brake as well as the rear break again and slowed quickly to a speed at which I could manage. But this all happend in a split second and by the time i reached the corner I was way on the outside and if I were to have turned I would have fell down on the pavement and would have slid into the gauard rail. I saw a pipe gate, didn't want to go into that. So I aimed for in the middle of a tree and a guardrail. I dont remeber exactly how I hit or what I hit first, but my dad went to the scene of the accident and said there was mark on the gaurdrail were I had hit and on the tree as well. I went into shock, but never into a coma. I turned my body to get a better layout of where I was and how to asseesss the situating. Wen I pivoted, my left leg and left hip went in two different directions so I couldn't use it to help me out of the ravine. My left arm broke on impact, but I still used it to grab branches and strong gass to lift my body from my tomb. I eventually gained enough strength to use my right leg to dig into the dirt to gain leverage to get myself out of the ravine. I eventally got myself sideways to use my whole body strength to army crawl my way out of the ravine and onto a concrete slab. This took 35 to 45 minutes after the crash. I picked up a white board to help out mainly as a tool to dig into th dirt and get myself out of the ravine. But I eventally used it to flag motorists for further assistance. About 4 or 5 mortorist and cyclists passed, looked at me and rode/drove on not knowing if I actually needed help. An ex-firefighter finally stopped to ask questions and I told home of my condition. A lady stopped to ask questions too. The firefighter turned around looking for cell phone service and so did lady. I saw the lady catch up to the firefighter who was stopped in a driveway, she informed him of the situation and asked for the firefighter to be with me as she looked for cell phone service because she knew he had more experince with CPR and C-Spine. He got my boot and sock off to get a better look at the damaged foot. The sherrif arrived 15 minutes after the ex-firefighter arrived and the medics arrived shortly after that. They asked me the whole 21 questons of name, age, gender, the accident...everything you read her is an answer for everything they asked me. Fire fighters cut through my jeans and jacket to assess my injuries. They put my left leg through traction to releace tension; hold my bone a part from one another(femer and tibia). Those were the screams heard on the youtube video. Plus, I scream when going from ground to stretcher. Going into the helicopter was bad too because I'd hit my foot on everything and even when they told me to pivot my injured leg i couldnt because i couldn't move it. ETA was 8 min from Hagg Lake to Emanual hospital. I'll stop now and write more later. I as well as my parents thanked the firefighter for their help. Hey, this is Marshall's Mom. Getting the call Monday night at 10:30 saying we needed to get to Emanuel Hospital ASAP was a shocking experience. It was a difficult drive going to see Marsh, not knowing what to expect. Head injury? Was he mangled? Anything ripped off his body? Thank goodness he didn't have a head or chest injury; thank goodness he is still alive. Tuesday morning at 6:00 Marshall's Dad and I went to the scene. It is amazing how he got himself out of that area with a broken arm and smashed leg. His dad walked to the area and walked through the hole to see what it felt like. You can see where his bike went into the ravine and bore a hole through the blackberry bushes. He did have the chance to crawl out of that situation. Since Marshall was going to surgery Tuesday we went to the Gaston fire station at 7 that morning and thanked the fire fighters for all their help. We got there so early that we actually woke one of them up & he came to the door and talked to us about what happened. I gotta tell ya, the problem with the YouTube post was the fact that no one asked for permission from Marshall or us (he is 21 and needs to give permission). Even when we spoke with the fire fighter at the station, nothing was mentioned about a YouTube post. A discussion could have been done then. If someone would have, maybe permission would have been given, but only for training purposes, not to post on the net. We do think it is a learning experience, the volunteer fire rescue did a terrific job, everyone who helped him did a terrific job, including the ex firefighter who stopped to help Marshall in the first place. Marshall's aunt was the one who told us about the post in an email. When we saw it it ripped our hearts out. Hearing Marshall's screams hurt to our soul. That's our son, flesh and blood screaming in pain. Very heart wrenching. The video should not have included sound. Imagine if Marshall would have died and that was the last thing we saw and heard from him. Just imagine, those with children, what you would have thought. One of Marshall's friends even commented that a similar situation happened in his family and was very heart wrenching and disturbing. This was done in poor taste to have posted onto a world wide network. Three our four days later, things are starting to get back to normal. He is now able to get out of bed and walk with a walker. He can eat, sit up in the hospital bed and get around with his walker. He may be able to come home in a day or two. We still have a long way to go for recovery and life changes. There were a couple of threads mentioned, PV2 when you read this maybe this would have answered all your questions about the accident and hopefully this makes people think hard about speeding and driving like maniacs. Don't forget, there are other people on the road driving cars, semis, bicycles, and people who don't have gear, and if you crash into them heaven help you and them. It's not only you to consider. People's lives would totally change because of poor judgment and speed. Marshall again. I'd like to thank everyone for visiting. Matt, thank you for taking the tim out of your day to bring over movies I'vw watched most of simpsons and batman and independence day. Eleah, thank you for bringing over cookies. They no doubt have helped ease my pain. Neil. thank you fou taking the time write about improving group rides an bringing up my story for others to get an idea of what could happen to them too if they do the same things i did. Clay, Matt, Kevin, Michael and everyone else; thank you for visiting and supporting my with your love and kind words. Brady, no one is mad at you and we'd love to see you. I'd love to see more of you if you make it out. So many others who have posted and Im not naming, don't feel like im forgetting about you. I know you all care about me and if any of you were in my situation i'd gladly write to you and/or visit you in the hospital. I love and care for you all. Ride safe for god sakes. and please, for me, no blamming others. No calling out other people. Don't let your ego get in the way of respect for one another. if anyone has tips for newb experienced riders just listen, dont critisis. add to the discussion, dont bring it down by negative or heated counter replies. lets be civil and respectful. i'll be out to meet you guys one of these days and grab a burger and hang out with buddies, i.e you guys i love you all so much!!! take care. -Marshall __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-04-2009, 07:40 PM	#129
BoricuaBusa Streetfighter Joined: Apr 2009 From: Beaverton, OR I Ride: 2004 Hayabusa LE	Marshall, & family, i'm so glad you are getting better. Don't blame your self either. I always believe things happen for a reason, good or bad. We are all equal humans...and we all make mistakes, but learning from them is what will you different. I know I have. Don't hesitate to contact me anytime, hope to see you soon. Keep getting better. Neil ps, by the way, leave those nurses alone... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-04-2009, 11:09 PM	#131
Brady MotoGP Contender Joined: Jul 2008 From: Hillsboro, Oregon I Ride: like the wind bullseye	This thread started off with good intent and some unfortunate bickering and finger pointing in the beginning...Made me a little worried of peoples words that may post... But I have to say, where this thread is going is inspirational...Heart warming,and just plain and simple amazing. The stories shared and the words that are said. This is one amazing thread. Probably close to one of the most touching threads Ive seen on here. Thank you Gus for sharing your story, Thank you Marshal for having a kind forgiving heart and posting your story as well. Thank you Jim as well as your wife for raising a good kid and being such kind welcoming people. It is a blessing and a honor to know you and be a part of this community we have here! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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07-05-2009, 10:26 AM	#132
TheFactor Superbiker Joined: Jul 2008 From: Hilllsboro,Or Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: 2006 CBR 1000 rr	Marshal glad your doing better and healing fast, its simiply amazing how fast your healing. It was great seeing you and meeting your family the other day . Get well fast !!!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-05-2009, 10:51 AM	#133
Vilches Training Wheels Joined: Jun 2009 From: Beaverton OR I Ride: SV650 S '01	Marshal, Glad to see you are getting better by the minutes, and thank you for sharing the events that lead to this… Hopefully people will learn from it, or at least keep it on the back of their minds when riding. (I know I will…) As a side note … this world is really small… it turns out that Eleah works in the same building Warren and I do…(her face looked familiar when I saw her at the hospital) I saw her yesterday as I was leaving the building and we chatted for a bit about you. You have a good friend there! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-05-2009, 11:10 AM	#134
Marshman Training Wheels Joined: May 2009 From: Portland, OR I Ride: in an ambulance	Replying to Marshall's blog Hi, Gusgus: This is Marshall's mom, Lucy. Thank you for sharing your story. So sad. Glad your son is doing much better. Jim and I know that parenting is the hardest job. Everything you wrote is so true. I cannot add anything else to what you said, other than our hearts go out to you and anyone else who goes through such trauma. Hang in there and good luck. God speed. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-05-2009, 12:46 PM	#135
yellowpens Pit Crew Joined: Mar 2009 From: Tigard, OR I Ride: '96 Kawi Ninja ZX6-R	This is all so sweet.. I'm really happy to be reading it. Thanks for sharing your story, Gus, and thanks Marshall for being so forgiving and loving to everything that happened. I am glad you are up walking.. and you'll be out of there before you know it! Can't wait to see you back at coffee night cracking jokes! Jim and Lucy- you 2 are some amazing parents. Marshalls lucky to have such support. Jim.. you remind me of my dad when you get all teary eyed over Marshalls steps to recovery. Shows how much you really love it! Best wishes- Eleah __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-05-2009, 04:07 PM	#136
Marshman Training Wheels Joined: May 2009 From: Portland, OR I Ride: in an ambulance	Pictures of the Bike and Hospital Photos NWS/NSFW Graphic Pictures .................................................. ............................ .................................................. ...................................... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-05-2009, 07:59 PM	#138
Gusgus MotoGP Champion Joined: Dec 2008 From: VanHooter, Wa Blog Entries: 2 I Ride: Valkyrie/R1150GS Adventure	Hey Marshall your girlfriend is sure cute..... I am so pleased to see you able to smile. Thanks everyone, after reading my story. My heart aches for parents after I witnessed how quickly life can take the wheel and you're simply a rider, not the driver we have always told ourselves we were. Marshal, let me know if I can help you fix your bike. I am a mechanic and have a good tool selection. All free of charge. I do have a full time job, but would like to be part of the help for you. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-05-2009, 08:20 PM	#139
yellowpens Pit Crew Joined: Mar 2009 From: Tigard, OR I Ride: '96 Kawi Ninja ZX6-R	nice hat! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-05-2009, 08:59 PM	#141
pdxnathan Pit Crew Joined: Mar 2009 From: hillsboro I Ride: white ducati m1100s	jeez man I hate to have to tell you this but I think the surgeon screwed up and sewed a dog onto your right side... that's gonna hurt coming off! glad to see you smiling and boy do I feel for your parents having to see you like that, as a parent myself it would just be the worst kind of fear to get that call. thank god you're ok. best for a speedy recovery! nathan __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-05-2009, 08:59 PM	#142
h2oboy WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Nov 2008 From: Hillsboro, Or I Ride: 06 FZ WTF is that? , 06 WeeStrom, 05 FZ6 mini tourer	Hey Marshall glad to see you're in good spirits. Your bike doesn't look that bad at all. I have some experience with crashed FZ6's I'd be happy to help you out either getting it back to stock or making it a streetfighter __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-06-2009, 09:14 AM	#145
Marshman Training Wheels Joined: May 2009 From: Portland, OR I Ride: in an ambulance	[QUOTE= jeez man I hate to have to tell you this but I think the surgeon screwed up and sewed a dog onto your right side... that's gonna hurt coming off! glad to see you smiling and boy do I feel for your parents having to see you like that, as a parent myself it would just be the worst kind of fear to get that call. thank god you're ok. best for a speedy recovery! nathan[/QUOTE] LOL! The damn dog wont come off! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-06-2009, 09:31 AM	#148
xqsme WMRRA Qualifier Joined: May 2007 From: NE Portland, OR (gresham/troutdale) I Ride: Triumph Daytona 675, 08 BMW g650 xmoto	YAY!! I was gone for a few days and just saw this one. Heal up quick brotha! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-06-2009, 07:42 PM	#151
Marshman Training Wheels Joined: May 2009 From: Portland, OR I Ride: in an ambulance	Letting everyone know that i am home and recovering on a nice big comfy couch. Shoot me a PM if you would like to come over sometime. Thanks again for all your love and support. -Marshall __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-06-2009, 08:20 PM	#152
dscott3509 Pit Crew Joined: Aug 2008 From: Milwaukie I Ride: Triumph Bonneville	Congrats on making it home, Marshall. Heal quickly. Thanks again for being brave enough to step up and talk openly about the incident. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-06-2009, 08:26 PM	#153
TMMR WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Aug 2008 From: Vancouver Washington I Ride: broken ones	Glad to hear that you are home -- it wil still be a long road for you --but attitude will get you far. Sounds like you have a great support group with your family -- and that includes your biker famiy. Best Wishes!!! Lisa and Aaron __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-06-2009, 08:32 PM	#154
TheFactor Superbiker Joined: Jul 2008 From: Hilllsboro,Or Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: 2006 CBR 1000 rr	COOL Glad your home Marshall in the comforts of your home with real food to : ) __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-06-2009, 11:34 PM	#156
05viffer Endorsed Joined: Mar 2009 From: tigard oregon I Ride: 05 vfr	I might have to come by and say howdy sometime this week... maybe we can have a "TNC go visit marshall" ride (to be kept small) glad to hear you are home and doing better __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-06-2009, 11:45 PM	#157
Sentor Zone Head Joined: Feb 2006 From: Bend, OR I Ride: 2004 Yamaha R1	Hey, just got your message, glad to hear your home Marsh! I'll see you within the next couple of days, let me know if you need anything. Matt __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-06-2009, 11:47 PM	#158
yellowpens Pit Crew Joined: Mar 2009 From: Tigard, OR I Ride: '96 Kawi Ninja ZX6-R	woo-hoo! glad youre home. No more smelly nurses. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-07-2009, 10:27 AM	#159
pv2 Streetfighter Joined: Jun 2008 From: Portland, Oregon I Ride: 03 RC51 SP-2	So dude when do you get your bike fixed? When is your target date for getting back on it? Best to you, glad to see that ZEST in your eyes. Dog gone it! pv2 __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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