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Deadly accident closes major roadway northwest of Valley

Officials say two people on a motorcycle were killed and two others were injured.

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justiceforall - 5/3/2009 4:26 AM
If the "americasucks" person reads this......do all of us AMERICANS a favor....go live in Iraq, you obviously are not an AMERICAN and would be much happier (as we all would be) if you lived in any better of a place than the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Your a communist, towel head piece of s*it. It sounds like just maybe we have bin laden living right here in the Good Ol' United States of America. Someone really needs to put you out of your misery. Do you know there's a place in HELL for scum like you? If you dont you will someday soon!!

Michellecue - 4/27/2009 10:18 PM
To the family members of Mike and Gail: There is a large group of people that would love to show their respects and help with any financial needs that you may have. With your permission, we would like to have a Memorial Run in honor of Mike and Gail, and have the proceeds go to the family members. Please contact me at michellecue20042003@yahoo.com or my screen name at “Bikers or Not” is Michellecue. I am not sure you are aware of the large biker community that feels that Mike and Gail are part of one big extended family, and we need to help.

Michellecue - 4/27/2009 10:05 PM
As you know we are only allowed so my characters, so here are the rest of my thoughts…. How do you justify this in your head? Then this same friend of mine said, “They were a couple and they went quickly and painlessly together doing something they loved.” I thought what a great way to find some kind of hope in what happened. Everyone wants to try to find an answer for why this happened and put the blame on something like photo radar, the man who killed them, and telling people to slow down, but that will not bring back this couple back. Don’t get me wrong, I think people do need to slow down and start seeing motorcycles, and the man responsible for this should be punished, so we can prevent this from happening again. We can just honor and give our prayers to the families affected by this tragedy and offer our help. If the families need our (biker community) help, please let us know because I am positive that this unique group of people is already trying to find a way to help and support the families of Mike and Gail. I would like to propose a memorial ride in honor of our fallen family members Gail and Mike and to help the family members they have left behind. Michellecue20042003@yahoo.com I also would like to thank Julieskit for being there to comfort Gail. I am not sure you remember me, but I was in a long sleeve white shirt and blue and white bandana, and I asked you if you needed and thing and talked to Gail for just a moment while touching her face. Like I said, “It takes a special person to be able to comfort someone under those conditions.” I was not able to stay as long, but I commend you for staying. I am still having a hard time with what I saw, but you know you have to move on. If I could help the family in someway, I think it would be a big help. If the family is willing, the ride I spoke of above to honor Mike and Gail, I would like to help.

wildhoneyart - 4/27/2009 9:35 PM
My friend Michelle wrote and told of our groups experience and I just want the family and friends to know that I was having a hard time finding peace on this trip because I could not stop thinking of all of you and what you must be feeling! I asked god for a sign of peace and a few minutes later one of my friends pointed to the sky, as we were all riding and there was a giant heart made from a single cloud in the sky...and as i rode on..i looked up as much as I could and it turned into the wings of an angel...and God sent the sign and now it has reached all of you. Love and peace to all of you that are here left behind. I will always have you in my prayers. They may be gone, but never forgotten.

juleskit - 4/27/2009 3:41 PM
Hi juleskit here we were at tail end of this accident and drove through all the rubble to see what was going on, that's when I heard someone yelling he's gone didn't make it then i pulled over and parked while my husband and friends pulled over. I was looking for her and saw her I yelled out Does anyone know first aid or CPR? I knew we had to be sure she was at least comfortable and needed someone with her while waiting for emergency vehicles. So just letting you know i was the one sitting with ( now i know ) Gail in her last few moments and she was that i can tell in no pain . She was very peaceful her eyes open staring into the clouds on this very beautiful day I will never forget this day as it was my birthday on our way to Laughlin for rally. I stayed until i heard Police get there and asked the one other woman next to me if she could stay with her so i could move my bike so emergency vehicles could get in. I felt comfortable knowing if this other lady was by my side comforting her as well she was in good hands when I left. I just wanted someone to be there saying good positive things to her in these last moments. The hardest thing for me to do was leave but I had to make sure my son knew we were ok as he was ahead of us a few miles. It took all I had to get back on my bike and continue my ride with this on my mind . Through my tears and prayers I finished to my destination. I had 5 more kids and 5 grandkids back home that i had to text and tell them all how much I loved them . I am so sorry for your loss to the family of Gail and Mike.

Michellecue - 4/26/2009 8:32 PM
I was riding with a group of friends to Laughlin, and we stopped at the accident about three minutes after it happened. I think I can speak for our group, and say this was the saddest thing we had ever seen. What was once a motorcycle was now just a pile of mental and unrecognizable for what it once was. The biker community is strong in Arizona and fellow riders stopped in the disbelief in what they saw, and offered any help and support to the victims; however, the gentlemen (Mike) had died, and his passenger (Gail) was trying to hold on. A woman that I did not know was holding her hand to comfort her, and telling her to hold on and that help was on the way. This unknown woman stayed by Gail’s side until the end. I want to say even though Gail was trying to hold on, she was not in any pain and had a look of peace on her face. I want the family to know that she was not alone during the last minutes of her life and that she did not suffer. I would like to thank the woman that stayed by Gail’s side because it takes a strong, passionate and caring person to do what she did. I am sure the Gail’s family is very grateful for her compassion. As our group drove off, I think we all tried to make sense of what we just experienced, and let out our emotions of this senseless loss of life. We made our next stop for gas and talked about the accident. I think most of us, and especially me, was having a hard time moving on. One of my fellow riders said it best when she said, “How do you just drive away from something like that?” I know the biker community is a tight group of people, and when one of us goes down, it affects all of us because we are all one big family. I don’t think most people realize the bond that we all have. Trying to find some kind of closers to settle your mind is difficult. How do you justify this in your head? Then this same friend of mine said, “They were a couple and they went quickly and painlessly together doing something they loved.” I thought what a grea

courtbr - 4/26/2009 7:18 PM
I rode by this scene on my way to Laughlin about 2 minutes after it happened. It was one of the saddest things I have ever seen in my life. There were no skid marks. I couldn't tell you if the mangled piece of metal was a Harley. The Nissan hit the bike so hard that it ripped the front tire, strut and axle shaft out of the car. I am about 99% positive it was a no passing zone for the southbound lane as well. The guy in the Nissan is lucky to be alive, and I hope they don't release his name. F**k that...I hope they do. So his buddies can take care of business. Everyone PLEASE take the extra second to check your blind spots for bikes, and slow the hell down. 2 people are gone because this jack off couldn't wait for 1 more mile where the road becomes 2 lanes each way!

pueblo73 - 4/25/2009 11:47 AM
To the America sucks jerk.... I'm really glad I don't know you! You are such a negative jerk. If you think photo radar cameras could've prevented this accident, you're dead wrong. It may point out what happened, but we already know. No one says the Nissan driver was speeding, he took a chance without making sure he had good clearance. We don't know what was in front of him or if he fell asleep at the wheel. He has taken 2 lives and hurt many families, which is really sad and we should all learn to respect the roads. My condolences to the families envolved, icluding my brother and his girlfriend, in the black truck who were also on the way to Laughlin bike run. They are also grieving for their horrible experience. Marty 4/26

tish0716 - 4/24/2009 8:08 PM
I am in shock! These were two of the nicest people you could ever know. My mother and I can't think of anyone that didn't like them. They loved life, animals and each other. We both learned a great deal about love and marriage from Gail and Mike. If anyone needs anything please get ahold of Harold and let him know Tish and Jackie want to help out. My sincere condolence to their family and friends left behind. Please take good care of the dog.

mad is hell - 4/24/2009 7:55 PM
madishell slow down people that was my baby sister and bother-in-law that was kill on us93 some people are in hurry they forget there other people on the highway. they will be missed gail & mike we love you little sis.


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