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‘Doctor said he was nothing but a miracle’

“In May 2011, he was in a serious motorcycle accident. The guy who caused the wreck ended up robbing him. He was left down by the bayou, 30 feet from the water. He was unconscious for two weeks in the intensive care unit at Ben … Continue reading‘Doctor said he was nothing but a miracle’

Posted on September 17, 2019September 18, 2019by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Motorcycle enthusiast not quitting anytime soon

“I’ve been riding since I was 5 years old. As a kid I had a bunch of different dirt bikes. As an adult I’ve had two street bikes. The last one, a Harley Sportster, I’ve had for 16 years. Her name is Herbie. “I’d really … Continue readingMotorcycle enthusiast not quitting anytime soon

Posted on November 18, 2016June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

After motorcycle accident, he’s just trying to get by

“About two years ago I was in a bad motorcycle wreck. I had just bought a new Harley. I hadn’t even put 300 miles on it. I was going around a curve when this guy came all the way over in my lane. He ran … Continue readingAfter motorcycle accident, he’s just trying to get by

Posted on October 28, 2016June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

He fights health challenges to get back on Harley

“I had a lack of oxygen going to my blood. After I fell three times, they loaded me up and took me to the hospital. I was on a ventilator for two months. “Whew, it’s been a rough time. I told them to just let … Continue readingHe fights health challenges to get back on Harley

Posted on August 10, 2016June 20, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

He can’t remember accident that took his legs

“A lady ran a stop sign and broadsided me on my Harley-Davidson. An eyewitness said she hit me on the right side and I spun 180 degrees, still on top of the motorcycle, and then she hit me on the left side. “The EMT who … Continue readingHe can’t remember accident that took his legs

Posted on July 14, 2016June 28, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Learning to walk again after losing both legs

“After losing both legs, my biggest challenge was learning how to walk again with the artificial ones. You don’t realize what all it takes for the human body just to get out there and walk down that street. You really have to concentrate to do … Continue readingLearning to walk again after losing both legs

Posted on July 14, 2016June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

He likes the freedom to ‘hook up and go’

“This is where I live. This is all part of the RV park. Actually, this is spot No. 1 right here. I’m numero uno. “I moved here Christmas Day four years ago, and it’s the perfect spot for me. There’s nobody on one side. I’ve … Continue readingHe likes the freedom to ‘hook up and go’

Posted on January 2, 2016June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Their retirement is filled with motorcycle riding

“When we retired, we said we were going to travel once a month. A couple of years down the road, we hadn’t done anything.” “Then she came in one morning and said, ‘I’m buying a Harley and I’m going to ride. You can either ride … Continue readingTheir retirement is filled with motorcycle riding

Posted on June 11, 2015June 22, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment
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