Sad Day...Horrible Death of a Friend

Back at the end of October I got the shocking news a good friend of mine and his wife had been killed. It was very abrupt and I had exactly zero details. It was so shocking in fact, I didn't even believe it was real. A few weeks later I learned it was in a car accident, but again no one had any details. There were no news stories, nothing, just zero information.

Today I learned the details, and they are horrible and tragic beyond description. My good friend and his wife were driving in their SUV towing an enclosed trailer on the interstate when they came upon a construction zone (3 lanes down to 1). The slowed down, and to make a long story short, they were rear-ended by a tractor trailer which did not slow down and plowed through several vehicles after being impacted by another semi behind him. The wife was killed on impact, but my dear friend was not. Their SUV erupted into flames and my good friend was burned alive inside the vehicle while firefighters and police tried to extract him and extinguish the flames.

Thirteen children and grandkids have been left behind.

The driver of the semi has been charged with two counts of vehicular homicide.

Please say a prayer, or a nice wish, for my good friend. He was beyond a great guy who would give a stranger the shirt off his back.

a reply to: Flyingclaydisk

I am so very sorry for their family’s loss. And yours.

OMG! Of all the ways to go, being burned alive is the one that terrifies me the most. I've had nightmares about fire since I was very young.

I can't even imagine.

I'm so sorry about your loss, and there are no words.

a reply to: Flyingclaydisk

So sorry for your loss FCD. Prayers upward...MS ☝️🙏

What a tragic and horrible incident

Prayers to them and their family, and to you as well.

Terrible, tragic story.
Sorry for your loss.

Oh how devastating. I'm so sorry.

FCD you have my most sincere condolences. It sounds like your life was very much enriched by his friendship. Non of us are going to get off of this rock alive, but so sad at the way they passed.

a reply to: Flyingclaydisk

That is horrible. I am very sorry to read this.

May Christ be with you and that family for any comfort you may need.

HV.

a reply to: Flyingclaydisk

Sorry to hear that bad news brother.

a reply to: Flyingclaydisk

So sorry to hear of your loss, friend. I lost the 1st girl I loved from an auto accident. I read up on after-life/near-death experiences quite often to provide comfort of what might be on the other side. Hang in there man.

It was strange in a way. Somehow, in my subconscious mind, in the complete vacuum of information, I had constructed this narrative in my mind which said it was just some twisted rumor and the names must have been wrong. It just couldn't be true.

Today, when I read the actual reports, I knew there was no longer any mistake.

The real tear jerker here is he had just retired late last year after 30 years of faithful service. He was greatly looking forward to enjoy enjoying his retirement with all of his children and grandchildren. He got 6 months, and POOF!

Dbl

triple.

I am so sorry FCD.. that is truly horrific. Saying prayers for his family and yours. I hope everyone's heartfelt condolences can carry you through this tragic news.. Sending a Christmas Toast for the happy times you had with them.

a reply to: Flyingclaydisk

I am sorry for your loss.

Cry your friend today and remember him until you meet again. Then you will smile together.

a reply to: Flyingclaydisk

I am so sorry for your loss, and the horrible loss their family is experiencing, the stuff of nightmares.

a reply to: Flyingclaydisk

interstate when they came upon a construction zone (3 lanes down to 1). The slowed down, and to make a long story short, they were rear-ended by a tractor trailer which did not slow down and plowed through several vehicles after being impacted by another semi behind him.

This always freaks me out........

I'm soo sorry for your loss..

originally posted by: Flyingclaydisk
Back at the end of October I got the shocking news a good friend of mine and his wife had been killed. It was very abrupt and I had exactly zero details. It was so shocking in fact, I didn't even believe it was real. A few weeks later I learned it was in a car accident, but again no one had any details. There were no news stories, nothing, just zero information.

Today I learned the details, and they are horrible and tragic beyond description. My good friend and his wife were driving in their SUV towing an enclosed trailer on the interstate when they came upon a construction zone (3 lanes down to 1). The slowed down, and to make a long story short, they were rear-ended by a tractor trailer which did not slow down and plowed through several vehicles after being impacted by another semi behind him. The wife was killed on impact, but my dear friend was not. Their SUV erupted into flames and my good friend was burned alive inside the vehicle while firefighters and police tried to extract him and extinguish the flames.

Thirteen children and grandkids have been left behind.

The driver of the semi has been charged with two counts of vehicular homicide.

Please say a prayer, or a nice wish, for my good friend. He was beyond a great guy who would give a stranger the shirt off his back.

Done!

a reply to: Flyingclaydisk
Not to dismiss this tragedy, but I rolled my vehicle at the end of October, 4 times, upside down. Was wintery mix coming down as I was going around an on ramp. Had to speed up at the top because some asshole was coming up behind me at 80-90 mph.

When the overpass turned back into pavement, I lost traction and started dovetailing.

People need to slow down, pay attention. Driving has become too reckless and people just don't care anymore.

As I crawled out of the car back seat door, I looked at the cop as I heard another car start spinning over up the hill above me, right where I came off.

Looked at him and asked what they're doing about this. About 8 officers, all looking around sheepishly and shrugging their shoulders.