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FIRST PERSON/OPINION
Via e-mail:
Please forward my deepest condolences and sincerest regards to the Emde family. I cannot unfortunately find the words to express my sadness at the loss which has been put upon us.
As another rider, who happened upon the scene moments after it occured, I would like to address something. After my emotions have settled, I have come to the realization that I was not prepared to try and help in an emergency situation. I was ill prepared to be of much help, other than running traffic after the initial 911 calls went out. I urge you (Roadracingworld.com), to ask people to take emergency medical/accident training classes. I will be taking emergency classes shortly, so that if I ever encounter another situation again, I will be able to help.
I ask you, to ask people to take basic emergency assistance courses so that the number of these tragedies can be lessened. It’s a terrible feeling, to feel that you should have been able to do something, anything, and were not able to. It’s a feeling, that for one incident in my life, I will never be able to forget, that I should have been able to help and wasn’t. I will however be prepared the next time, and I ask that our fellow riders be prepared as well.
I would also like to personally thank the local neighbors who were very helpful and kind. We appreciated your concern over a fellow rider, and your support in getting help. There was a gentleman passerby, who I would like to thank as well for his efforts. The EMT/Fire/Ambulance crews, thank you for your devotion to your jobs. I know that it was greatly appreciated by all. Thank you all for all your help.
May God welcome you with open arms, Dave.
Gordon Rayburn
Ramona, California
Emde Crash Scene Witness Wishes He Could Have Done More
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