Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Day 4 - Dean

Not long after all the riders got into Glen Innes and were rested and showered, one of our riders (Dean) got a call to advise his two little boys had been involved in a bus crash in Singleton. Brad drove Dean back to Singleton to be with his family.

Tragically Dean's son Harry passed away and his other son Luke was airlifted to Hospital.

Our riders are all very distraught for their team mate Dean. They have all become so close and Dean is such a treasured member of our team.
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9 comments:

  1. CathSeptember 11, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Oh my goodness. I cannot imagine the grief that Dean and his family are going through right now. Even reading the newspaper article brought me to tears, now seeing that one of the amazing people participating in this fundraising cycle has had this life changing, devasting blow is unbelievable. I will be thinking about Dean and his family...

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  2. CathleenSeptember 11, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    My heart goes out to Dean and his family. xxx

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  3. Flight Dance SuppliesSeptember 11, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    We are all devastated about what has happened and are praying for Dean and his family.

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  4. The Lewis FamilySeptember 11, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Thinking with great sadness about all the riders and support crew. You are all a great inspiration to everyone. Love Denise & George Lewis and family(Clint's family)

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    Absolutely devastating news, thoughts and prayers to all of Dean's family, thinking positive thoughts for Luke to make a full recovery. Keep riding, riders and do this for Harry.
    Jo, Shaun, Holly, Liam and Kyle West (Westy's family)

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  6. Aaron Sharkie DexterSeptember 11, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    Dean my prays go out to you and your family in this difficult time. We understand their may not be a lot we can do for you right now except pray for you son in hospital but please understand you only need ask and your camp quality family will all be there for you.

    Guys and girls you are all amazing for even thinking about doing this letting alone actually doing it. You all impress me more and more the longer I know you. Kokoda, Kilimanjaro, 1000k's for kids... when will the madness end?
    Keep fighting the good fight guys.
    Love Sharkie xox

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  7. Lisa EvansSeptember 12, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    Thoughts, wishes and prayers to Dean and his family. There are no words to express sympathy for such heart ache.

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  8. HeidiSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    Sending love to Dean and his family at this very sad time. You are all in our thoughts.

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    Donna, u guys are an amazing bunch of people. Thankyou for sharing your glen innes stop ova with us and I was.honoured to meet you all. Excited for the next one
    Nat xx

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