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DRN member KNiles812 went down hard

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Posted by: oldguy---------------------

One of my son's and my good friends and fellow DRN member Kevin Niles went down hard last Sunday while riding at Sunset Ridge in Illinois. Kevin hit a large double but overjumped the landing by an estimated 40 feet and endo'd into the takeoff of the next jump. His injuries are severe enough he is still hospitalized (altho they did transport him back to a hospital near his home on Monday night) and had surgery today on his arm.
His injuries are a broken arm in multiple places which was surgically repaired today, bruised ribs and lungs. He also has a lacerated liver and messed up (his dad's words) ankle.

Thank fully Kevin was wearing all of his protective gear and his chestprotector took so much impact it is now deformed in the front panel.
Spider is going to visit him on Thursday and will tell him about this post so please pass on some well wishes to him as he is a great kid (19 years old but still a kid to me) and is going through some tough times with the pain and healing.
These are a couple shots of Kevin from last season

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h...der35/a3-15.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h...er35/akcopy.jpg


Posted by: thumbs---------------------

Wishing a speedy recovery to Kevin. Looks like a has some nice fans to take of him.


Posted by: jim f.---------------------

Kevin, hoping for a quick recovery. GOOD LUCK


Posted by: Aryain---------------------

Wishing a fast recovery for you, Kevin.

I'm glad you had all of your gear on.


Posted by: oldguy---------------------

forgot about these pics until it popped up on the DRN header (and he is wearing full protection in these also)
http://www.dirtrider.net/gallery/fi.../6/5/kevin1.jpg

http://www.dirtrider.net/gallery/fi.../6/5/kevin2.jpg


Posted by: Chili---------------------

We're thinking of you Kevin, hope you have a speedy recovery!


Posted by: medwaste---------------------

Hey Kevin, You will heal up fast although it may not seem like it now. Cool tie pictures!


Posted by: Okiewan---------------------

Heal up bro!


Posted by: biglou---------------------

Get well Kevin!


Posted by: Patman---------------------

Hoping for a speedy recovery!


Posted by: Coop---------------------

Well wishes for a speedy recovery!


Posted by: High Lord Gomer---------------------

Kevin, hurry up and get home, cuz you don't want *me* to come up there in my nurses outfit!


Posted by: Wolf---------------------

get well soon dude!!!


Posted by: truespode---------------------

Get well soon!

Ivan


Posted by: SIXSIXZERO---------------------

take it in stride buddy!!
get well soon. hope you recover fully.


Posted by: _JOE_---------------------

Get well soon, and good luck in the future!


Posted by: Aryain---------------------

Quote:
Originally Posted by High Lord Gomer
Kevin, hurry up and get home, cuz you don't want *me* to come up there in my nurses outfit!






Posted by: Ol'89r---------------------

Quote:
Originally Posted by High Lord Gomer
cuz you don't want *me* to come up there in my nurses outfit!


Believe me, you don't want that.

Hang in there Kevin.


Posted by: truespode---------------------

Quote:
Originally Posted by High Lord Gomer
Kevin, hurry up and get home, cuz you don't want *me* to come up there in my nurses outfit!


Why is it I'm the only one that likes it when Gomer does that?



Ivan


Posted by: YamaB---------------------

Sounds like his injuries aren't life threatening which is good. My prayers for a full and speedy recovery.


Posted by: XRpredator---------------------

with fans like those I'd be healin' up real quick like!


Posted by: thorman75---------------------

I might show up in Nurse's scrubs!


Posted by: nikki---------------------

From one rider bitten at Walnut to another.... heal up soon Kevin!! Overjumping by 40 feet.... that's pretty insane! Wishing you a speedy recovery!


Posted by: JuliusPleaser---------------------

Best wishes, Kevin.


Posted by: JD_MXRacer---------------------

ok i got three things for you kevin 1) get well soon 2) overjumping by 40 feet is pretty sweet (even though u crashed) and 3) why were you racing in a button up and tie?


Posted by: MXSparx---------------------

Get well soon!!!
Hospitals suck, hope you get out real quick.


Posted by: kniles812---------------------

Thanks everyone for the support.
After 6 days in the hospital, I finally made it home.
Feeling better and hoping to be riding in 6 months!

The button up and tie was a little joke between myself and a few friends.
Takin' care of business!

Thanks again for everyones support.

-Kevin


Posted by: Aryain---------------------

Glad to hear you're feeling better. Take it easy, man.




Posted by: 2-Strokes 4-ever---------------------

From one rider to another........ "get well quick, peace and patience till then." The tie's way nerdy (therefore cool)........ go for the bowtie as a "climbing back on" celebration.


Posted by: trial_07---------------------

I'm glad to hear you're feeling better! I remember overjumping last year with the nose down: I landed flat on the ground, but that was nowhere near 40 feet past the landing! I wish you a good recovery.


Posted by: High Lord Gomer---------------------

Glad you made it home.

Can I still come by with my nurse's outfit?!?


Posted by: LEllis7motox---------------------

Quote:
Originally Posted by High Lord Gomer
Glad you made it home.

Can I still come by with my nurse's outfit?!?


No

Glad to see u made it home fine



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