Huntsville Alabama / Tennessee Valley Chat
JK Enthusiast
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From: Hunstville, AL
I do not know if you guys saw or heard in the news about the boy who was run-over and killed by a lawn mower today but I knew this family pretty well and for many years. Many of you know that I stay out at the in-laws when I am in town but these folks were neighbors and most of my family were first on the tragic scene. The reports are very unclear but I just wanted to say that it was a horrible tragic accident. From what I heard from family on the scene was that his father was mowing the neighbor's grass, he put it in reverse not knowing the child was behind him and that is when it occurred. He was 8 years old. To top it off my sister-in-law was driving the parents to the hospital when a teenager pulled out in front of them at Dughill and HWY 72. The mother is in surgery now, father is okay, big brother with lacerations to the face and my sis-in-law has a broken ankle... of course all that pain pales in comparison to what they are going through with their loss. My wife is bawling her head off back in Arkansas while I am away on business all week in North Carolina. Really sucks. Anyway, keep the family in your prayers... this kind of loss is never easy. Be safe when you mow the grass folks... always be aware of your surroundings.
http://www.waaytv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12345692
http://www.waaytv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12345692
I saw the story on the news. Such a horrible thing to happen to somebody. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this tragedy. Defineitely puts things in perspective.
Anthony
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From: North Alabama
I do not know if you guys saw or heard in the news about the boy who was run-over and killed by a lawn mower today but I knew this family pretty well and for many years. Many of you know that I stay out at the in-laws when I am in town but these folks were neighbors and most of my family were first on the tragic scene. The reports are very unclear but I just wanted to say that it was a horrible tragic accident. From what I heard from family on the scene was that his father was mowing the neighbor's grass, he put it in reverse not knowing the child was behind him and that is when it occurred. He was 8 years old. To top it off my sister-in-law was driving the parents to the hospital when a teenager pulled out in front of them at Dughill and HWY 72. The mother is in surgery now, father is okay, big brother with lacerations to the face and my sis-in-law has a broken ankle... of course all that pain pales in comparison to what they are going through with their loss. My wife is bawling her head off back in Arkansas while I am away on business all week in North Carolina. Really sucks. Anyway, keep the family in your prayers... this kind of loss is never easy. Be safe when you mow the grass folks... always be aware of your surroundings.
http://www.waaytv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12345692
http://www.waaytv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12345692
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Arab, Alabama
My Prayers go out to the Family
I do not know if you guys saw or heard in the news about the boy who was run-over and killed by a lawn mower today but I knew this family pretty well and for many years. Many of you know that I stay out at the in-laws when I am in town but these folks were neighbors and most of my family were first on the tragic scene. The reports are very unclear but I just wanted to say that it was a horrible tragic accident. From what I heard from family on the scene was that his father was mowing the neighbor's grass, he put it in reverse not knowing the child was behind him and that is when it occurred. He was 8 years old. To top it off my sister-in-law was driving the parents to the hospital when a teenager pulled out in front of them at Dughill and HWY 72. The mother is in surgery now, father is okay, big brother with lacerations to the face and my sis-in-law has a broken ankle... of course all that pain pales in comparison to what they are going through with their loss. My wife is bawling her head off back in Arkansas while I am away on business all week in North Carolina. Really sucks. Anyway, keep the family in your prayers... this kind of loss is never easy. Be safe when you mow the grass folks... always be aware of your surroundings.
http://www.waaytv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12345692
http://www.waaytv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12345692
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Arab, Alabama
Are you finally going to get the big lift...?
JK Junkie
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From: North Alabama
JK Freak
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Littleton, CO
Well now I'm itching to get back on the Southern trails out here again. Being that as of Wednesday I'm a college graduate
I have some free time on my hands.....due to lack of REAL job 
. Anyone know of anyone hiring? 
I would love to get back out to Bama as I think I've exhausted the GA trails. Anyone been to Gray Rock OHV?
Another picture I like (Although I did not take this one) Going up Hell's Gate when everyone told me not to...
