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10-02-2015, 09:34 AM | #1 |
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Accident at Antlers Rally
It is with great sadness that I type this.
There was an accident on Thursdays ride. We were riding Talimena Drive in eastern Oklahoma. Verne "old dog" Arnesen was killed when he unable to negotiate a series of sharp turns. His bike left the roadway and he struck a tree. We were riding in two groups and Verne was in the rear of the first group I won't speculate on the exact cause. It was an awful accident. I don't have much to add at this point. Crystal and I will keep Verne and his family in our prayers. We all send our deepest condolences to his wife, children, family and friends.
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10-02-2015, 09:58 AM | #2 |
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Hate this. RIP Verne. Prayers to the family.
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10-02-2015, 10:26 AM | #3 |
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Always sad to hear............RIP.
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10-02-2015, 10:32 AM | #4 |
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Found out about Verne yesterday afternoon. Still can't believe this happened. I, wont speculate on what happened either but having ridden with Verne many times I know he was a skilled rider. I am sorry about Verne and for his family.
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10-02-2015, 11:36 AM | #5 |
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I just met Verne Wednesday evening when he rolled in with Amin. We had diner together and breakfast the next morning. He was a great story teller. He talked about his wife and friend and his love for riding. My wife and him sure hit it off. He will be missed by me and the entire VBA community. Here's a pick of my wife and Verne.
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10-02-2015, 11:42 AM | #6 |
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That's too bad. My condolences to his family.
Dave, I'm trying to place him, was he a regular at the Antlers Rally?
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10-02-2015, 11:53 AM | #7 |
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No Scott, it was his first time at Antlers.
He said he was having a great time and was glad he had decided to come.
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10-02-2015, 12:50 PM | #8 |
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My condolences to his family and friends.
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10-02-2015, 12:51 PM | #9 |
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I just learned about this. Such a terrible tragedy.
Our thoughts are with his family.
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10-02-2015, 01:02 PM | #10 |
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Prayers to his family and friends.
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10-02-2015, 02:16 PM | #11 |
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Wow, this is something no one ever likes to hear. Prayers and condolences to his family and all those involved.
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10-02-2015, 02:17 PM | #12 |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Verne. RIP "old dog."
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10-02-2015, 02:46 PM | #13 |
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<pegs down>
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10-02-2015, 02:47 PM | #14 |
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Sure hate to see this.... Family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.
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10-02-2015, 02:58 PM | #15 |
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This is awful news. I am so sorry to hear this, I can't imagine what his family and friends are going through, my thoughts and prayers are with them.
Framer, was Verne's wife with him? Your post seems to suggest she was at the rally.
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