Send prayers to Jeff from Attitude... (Page 3)

Excellent- thank you

I want to pu together an email list, so If you can pm that to me it would be great.  We will need as much help as possible, let me knw who has what skills and connections - Let's Ride!!

At this time it has been requested we hold on the ride, but could be possible in near future to early next year.  It also was requested to not jump to any conclusions and just send positive vibes and prayers to Jeff and his family

Thank you and I will keep everyone updated on the ride.

Anyone have new news on Jeff?

No citations have been issued and the crash remains under investigation.

Earlier this year, Waukesha County District Attorney Brad Schimel directed that the motorist who struck and killed Brett Netke on Highway 18 be issued a citation for failing to provide the required three-foot clearance when passing a bicyclist. The driver, Samuel Weirick, did not contest the citation and paid a $114 fine.

Hoping for a full and speedy recovery for you, Jeff!!!  The entire situation is just sickening.

I was in AZ when this happened and just got done reading this thread...

AWFUL!

Uggh!

Thoughts and many prayers going out to Jeff and his family!

(Lauren too!)

SICKENS ME!!

Two that end, I wish to attach two e-mails received today regarding this issue.  Many of you have seen these posted on the TriWisconsin Yahoo Group.  However, only a small percentage of TriWis members receive those e-mails, therefore, I am attaching them below. 

Here is a productive email you can forward. 

From Bill Ochowicz: This is a time for community to come together, not to antagonize and divide.  Take your passion, anger and energy and use our Bike Federation to affect change. Organizing independent efforts, rides, web sites, etc. is wasted resources when we have an excellent established infrastructure and programs through the Bike Fed. Pick up the phone and call the Bike Fed.

But also keep in mind right now we need to focus on Jeff and his family. We need good thoughts and positive energy.  We need time to take a deep breath and reflect. Let's do this right way and start with the Bike Fed. Because all of us cyclists, drivers, walkers, runners have beautiful roads to share and all need a little more awareness. In the mean time ride safe, and when you are in your car, and yes us cyclists who do the same momentary distracting things others do, let's keep our eyes on the road. This is a time to channel our energy in a positive way that helps us all.  The most positive person I know is Jeff.  So remember, contact Bike Fed and right now, good thoughts for Jeff, Kelly and the family. God Bless.

and:

Please email this to your contacts. Go to their web site...many opportunities for education, advocacy and other needs. This is what we can do now...we don't have to start new things.  They have the tools, but need the soldiers.

The Bike Fed needs you  Help the Bike Fed spread the Share & Be Aware message. With your support, Share & Be Aware will bring safety education to each of our 72 Wisconsin counties through community outreach, media and education. If you'd like the Bike Fed to give a presentation to your workplace, club or group, etc. Support Share & Be Aware. Together, we can make Wisconsin a better place to bicycle.

http://www.bfw.org/education/index.php?category_id=4659 

Join  http://www.bfw.org/join/index.php 

Advocacy with legislators http://www.bfw.org/advocacy/index.php 

That's simply tragic.  By all accounts, Jeff was a good man and there just aren't enough of those these days.  I've not been a praying man for some time and I'm sure it's unlikely Lauren will be reading these, if you are, Lauren - you have my deepest condolences and prayers for your recovery.