Blackjack Posted May 23, 2013 Share #1 Posted May 23, 2013 It is with a very heavy and very sad heart that I inform all of you that Pastor Paul died on Tuesday from complications related to his recent motorcycle accident. Toni has just told me that he went into a Code Blue status (likely the result of all the broken ribs) and was rushed into emergency surgery. If I understand correctly, his spleen was engorged, then ruptured, and he bled out. I apologize for the sketchy details, but that is all I know right now. Paul was a giant of a man with a heart and a laugh that easily accompanied his size. He was both diligent and vigilant in his friendship and ministry to a great number of his motorcycling brothers and sisters, including those he knew here on this Forum. Truthfully, every time I bite into seafood I think of the great times many of us enjoyed on Tybee Island with Paul, Toni, and each other. The funeral will held next Wednesday morning (May 29th) at: Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 2524 Lumpkin Road, Augusta, GA 30906 | 706-793-0123 | http://goo.gl/maps/ZM018 PGR will escort Pastor Paul to his place of internment at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Milledgeville GA. http://goo.gl/maps/FNozZ For those of you in the area, your attendance, if at all possible, will be greatly appreciated by Paul's family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 23, 2013 Share #2 Posted May 23, 2013 Wow, sorry to hear this. I only met him once at the M&E at Tybee Island several years ago but what a nice guy he was. Prayers sent to the family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted May 23, 2013 Share #3 Posted May 23, 2013 I'm very sorry to hear this! Never met him in person but will in the promised land. Did get to know him a little on the forums. Prayers to friends and family in this tragic time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted May 23, 2013 Share #4 Posted May 23, 2013 RIP Pastor Paul. Thank You for your service to our nation. My condolences to Paul's family and friends. To Anyone attending the PGR mission for Paul, please find a little room in your vest pocket for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiehammer Posted May 23, 2013 Share #5 Posted May 23, 2013 Very sad to hear of a VentureRider passing, especially due to a motorcycle accident. And although I didn't know Paul, I am lamenting his passing. Ride In Peace, Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgoat Posted May 23, 2013 Share #6 Posted May 23, 2013 my prayers go out to the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted May 23, 2013 Share #7 Posted May 23, 2013 Really sorry to hear this news. It's always hard to lose a fellow rider, especially when it is one of our own. God bless the family in their time of need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillrider Posted May 23, 2013 Share #8 Posted May 23, 2013 The world has lost one of the good ones. Rest in Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted May 23, 2013 Share #9 Posted May 23, 2013 I am very sorry to hear of his passing. My Condolences to his family. May God be with him and help his family through this sad time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrycuda Posted May 23, 2013 Share #10 Posted May 23, 2013 I am sorry to hear about that and it is always a sad day when these tragedies occur. May he rest in peace and best wishes and prayers to his family and loved ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted May 23, 2013 Share #11 Posted May 23, 2013 I was hoping he was gonna pull through this too. Really sorry to hear this. He will be missed. I enjoyed our conversations at the meets we had. He was a very nice man and quite funny. I'll dig through my pics for a photo of him. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted May 23, 2013 Share #12 Posted May 23, 2013 Pastor Paul, sir, I did not know you, but my next ride will be in your Honor. Your work here is done, and your ride home is now complete. Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted May 23, 2013 Share #13 Posted May 23, 2013 Very sorry to hear, condolences to his family and friends. RIP Pastor Paul. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckShot Posted May 23, 2013 Share #14 Posted May 23, 2013 Never met Pastor Paul, But my thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painterman67 Posted May 23, 2013 Share #15 Posted May 23, 2013 Met Paul on a few mission the wife and I went on. He impressed me as a really nice man. Paul you will be missed. On another note does anyone have a link to the pgr of ga. If I can get my bike back up and running I would love to be in that mission. I ride with the local's here in NC when I can and I would love to get the info to them also. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddoggma Posted May 23, 2013 Share #16 Posted May 23, 2013 Sad news indeed. RIP Brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share #17 Posted May 23, 2013 Met Paul on a few mission the wife and I went on. He impressed me as a really nice man. Paul you will be missed. On another note does anyone have a link to the pgr of ga. If I can get my bike back up and running I would love to be in that mission. I ride with the local's here in NC when I can and I would love to get the info to them also. David http://www.pgrofga.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted May 23, 2013 Share #18 Posted May 23, 2013 R.I.P. Brother Paul. Prayers for family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted May 24, 2013 Share #19 Posted May 24, 2013 Rest In Peace, Pastor paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbran Posted May 24, 2013 Share #20 Posted May 24, 2013 Sorry to hear this. Prayers sent for the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted May 24, 2013 Share #21 Posted May 24, 2013 Sorry to hear the sad news, prayers for the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydoc_17 Posted May 24, 2013 Share #22 Posted May 24, 2013 Both Jean and I are sad to hear of Pastor Paul's passing. Paul was a Mountain of a man, both in size and spirit. Always a smile for a stranger, always time for a friend in need. I often wondered if he was in fact an angel, pretending to be a humble motorcycle rider like the rest of us. Best wishes to his family during this time of sadness, Remember that he will live on thru the lives of the people's hearts he touched. God Bless You Pastor Paul. Earl and Jean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted May 24, 2013 Share #23 Posted May 24, 2013 No words ever seem appropriate when folks pass on. It is always hard to loose a kindred spirit in our riding community. I, like many others, never met Paul besides here on the forum. May his family have some peace knowing that he is free as any human can be now, with his savior and his God....RIP Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa Hal Posted May 24, 2013 Share #24 Posted May 24, 2013 God Bless You Pastor Paul. Hal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted May 24, 2013 Share #25 Posted May 24, 2013 Sad news indeed. Never easy losing a fellow biker let alone one of our own. RIP Pastor Paul Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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