Bobby G Posted October 11, 2010 Share #1 Posted October 11, 2010 My PGR buddy Al "War Dog" Burns and his wife Tonya were in a very bad motorcycle accident in Knoxville yesterday, and are in critical condition at University Hospital. Tonya was pronounced dead at the scene. Their kids are either there or are en route, and they may need some assistance with housing, since they are all from out of town and none of them are very well off financially (recent job losses and one who just had cancer surgery). If anyone is aware of some very inexpensive housing/hotel options in that area, please PM me and I'll pass it on to them. Please keep Al in your prayers. Here is the article I found about the accident: http://www.wbir.com/news/article/137882/2/One-dead-one-injured-after-Monroe-Co-motorcycle-accident Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kregerdoodle Posted October 11, 2010 Share #2 Posted October 11, 2010 Prayers sent!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massey130 Posted October 11, 2010 Share #3 Posted October 11, 2010 We can't do much from here in Louisiana, however, prayers are sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan52577 Posted October 11, 2010 Share #4 Posted October 11, 2010 Prayers sent from Iowa Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgn Posted October 11, 2010 Share #5 Posted October 11, 2010 Could not find much for really inexpensive lodging but this list on the hospital website. See the attached file I'm 2 hours away SGN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solodadof2 Posted October 11, 2010 Share #6 Posted October 11, 2010 Not much help here in Illinois but have them check with the hospital they normally have something set up with the nearby hotels. My Prayers go out to the family as they walk this difficult Journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturbar Posted October 11, 2010 Share #7 Posted October 11, 2010 prayers offered from our home..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted October 11, 2010 Share #8 Posted October 11, 2010 Prayers sent. You might have the kids check with the hospital, sometime they have pro-bono rooms available for greaving relatives.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalstarjac Posted October 11, 2010 Share #9 Posted October 11, 2010 Prayers sent! Check with the hospital to see if they have a local Ronald Mcdonald House. They can help with lodging for out of town relatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted October 11, 2010 Share #10 Posted October 11, 2010 Best we can do is pray, so done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top Posted October 11, 2010 Share #11 Posted October 11, 2010 Prayers are there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckShot Posted October 12, 2010 Share #12 Posted October 12, 2010 Sorry to hear this--Prayers sent for the entire family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbran Posted October 12, 2010 Share #13 Posted October 12, 2010 Prayers sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnite Posted October 12, 2010 Share #14 Posted October 12, 2010 Prayers sent from the other side of the state. Hope everything goes as well as can for the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painterman67 Posted October 12, 2010 Share #15 Posted October 12, 2010 prayers sent to you and yours............ David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 12, 2010 Share #16 Posted October 12, 2010 Prayers sent. Such a tragic loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby G Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share #17 Posted October 12, 2010 *UPDATE* Here is the latest from Dreamcatcher, the TN state PGR Captain: No Boundries goes for our brothers and sisters as well.....We have been there with the family all night, have them in a hotel, and if all goes well, there will be a paypal account active by morning to assist them for anyone who is able to assist. Al is not out of the woods yet, but our prayers are being heard! He has been upgraded to critical....knee mail is continuing from TN.... Al's family has several of our contact numbers, we don't want to intrude, but they know we are there if they need us....they are also part of our extended family... As soon as I know how to make a contribution to this fund to assist the family, I'll pass it on for anyone who might be interested in helping. Until then, please keep the prayers for War Dog and his family coming. This is a terrible tragedy they are now dealing with, one that could happen to any of us at any time. Thanks to my VentureRider family...... Bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpbragwell1215 Posted October 12, 2010 Share #18 Posted October 12, 2010 Prayers are certainly with this family. I talked with Bobby a short time ago and offered my help. I will check with UT hospital on tuesday for a family status report and see what we can or need to do for the family members. Everyone take care, and be safe. Jim Bragwell in Knoxville TN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby G Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share #19 Posted October 12, 2010 Prayers are certainly with this family. I talked with Bobby a short time ago and offered my help. I will check with UT hospital on tuesday for a family status report and see what we can or need to do for the family members. Everyone take care, and be safe. Jim Bragwell in Knoxville TN. Thanks for calling Jim. See the update above. Looks like the immediate hotel needs are covered, but anything else you find out on site tomorrow would be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted October 12, 2010 Share #20 Posted October 12, 2010 Prayers sent from Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zfrebird4 Posted October 12, 2010 Share #21 Posted October 12, 2010 ... from Colorado. Please keep all of us posted. Jack Tharp Ft Collins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlyons Posted October 12, 2010 Share #22 Posted October 12, 2010 Prayers sent from the wife and I also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted October 12, 2010 Share #23 Posted October 12, 2010 Very sad indeed, all the best in the recovery for Al....knee mail sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby G Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share #24 Posted October 12, 2010 *UPDATE* Al remains in critical condition, but the family is there with him and they are surrounded by many PGR, ALR and AmVets members (and a few VR members as well). Here's the latest info from our PGR State Capt. on how to help this family out if you'd like: We have a donation fund set up for Al's family. They have been in need of accommodations, food and transportation. I have to tell you I have been in contact with Annette the Tn SC since I found out about Al and his wife last night. She and her team have been working tirelessly to help Al and his family. They have helped transport family from the airport to the hospital. Helped get and pay for hotel rooms, even got a hotel discount for the family. They've been visiting, staying with and comforting the family at the hospital. Provided gas money for Al's active duty son-in-law to go to Ft Campbell and back to the hospital. They've solicited help and funds from Tn PGR, ALR and local clubs. Now they've set up a PayPal account to accept donations. They've been amazing. Thank you to SC Annette Robeck, ASC Deb McKay and Randy 'Sportypig' Hall. Donation information: Paypal: Send payments to alburnsfund@comcast.net For those that don't use PayPal, mail donations to the address below Al Burns Fund c/o Patriot Guard Riders of TN 5948 Port Yakima Ct. Hermitage, TN 37076 Make checks payable to Patriot Guard Riders of TN. Checks will be deposited into the account. Continue to pray for Al. He's still in bad shape and needs all the help he can get. Thanks to all for the continued prayers for this great American rider. - Bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naugh-T Posted October 13, 2010 Share #25 Posted October 13, 2010 Prayers sent from Canada Naugh-T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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