Indiana Moto Guzzi Not-A-Rally June 1,2,3 2018

[nobleswood]

Kip,

I can only echo John Henry’s words.

What an unwelcome & unwanted situation.

Next year we can do this again

Tim

[kidsmoke]

Kip, I'm sorry to hear about your son. Of course family comes first, especially under the circumstances.

I'll be hoping he recovers quickly and the police are able to track down the one(s) who did this and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law.

Best wishes for you and yours!

John Henry

Thanks John.

the suspect had lawyered up by Tuesday. That part could take some time as well.

[Chuck in Indiana]

Does the perp realize he's messing with a motorcycle gang? 
Thanks for the update, Kip.. I hadn't told everyone exactly what happened. Believe me, we feel for you and yours. Naturally, all you have to do is call, and we'll do all we can. Need your chickens fed? Things done around the house? I assume your dog is with you.. but don't hesitate if you need anything at all.
Just a couple of pix from the Reunion. Several Guzzi guys were there.
Footgoose's beater Tenni.. 
2018-06-02_06-39-02 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr
and here's a rare one..
2018-06-02_06-39-16 by Charles Stottlemyer, on Flickr

[rjamesohio]

Man o man. Kip, we haven’t met and I look forward to it.

But first - thinking about your family and your son, and hope that the situation resolves itself as quickly as possible and to the fullest extent.


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[oldbike54]

 Hey Kip , I kinda new some of the story , let us know if we can do anything . These types of events are just so unfortunate .

 Dusty

[LowRyter]

best wishes for Ben and the family. 

[kidsmoke]

Hey Gents,
I really appreciate the support. It's been an eventful week here in Chicago. Ben's regained ability to feed himself resulted in his being placed in a rehab institute which has extensive experience with these sorts of injuries.







He's been diagnosed with Diffuse Axonal Injury: DAI. the time frame for recovery essentially not given. It happens when, and if, it happens. He is good natured and talkative, soft spoken. he has ZERO short term memory. No idea where we are or why. Informing him of details is futile as they are lost in seconds.  The physical part, however, is progressing very well.

I've been here at the hospital for 2 weeks.  Returning to Indy tonight. Need my own bed. Need to preserve my employment, and see my dog. His Mom is here in Chicago and will continue to keep tabs as he remains in inpatient therapy. 2-4 weeks expected. Then, hopefully, he relocates to her spare room and continues outpatient. Odds are he'll need  constant supervision because the likelihood is that he'll not possess the tools to be alone, using appliances, not wandering off, etc. My father suffers from advanced Alzheimers.  It's surreal that he, and now my son, are sharing these traits.

Bringing this back around to the original topic of this post....I live in hope that at some point, likely several months from now, best case, he could come live with me for an extended period, and enjoy the park like setting of my home, while on his path to hopefully, a full recovery.

For the record, these are my kids. Ben is 30, Em is 26. She's here this weekend with us. She lives in seacoast New Hampshire where most of my family resides.

[Unkept]

Thanks for sharing your story. I'm so sorry to hear what happened to your son.

I hope that he is able to make a full recovery, it's clear you will be there for him no matter what happens,and that says a lot.

Take care,

Joe

[vintagehoarder]

Prayers for strength and recovery buddy, so sorry to hear this. Hope the attacker gets his due!  We're all with you and here for you!  I have brand new salesman in Indy and  so I am over there a lot these days, and stay right by your place.  So shout out if I can be of assistance.  Love and healing buddy!