My heart is saddened....

[GAWildKat]

This article is about my friend....I found out about it reading the morning news. Will be on the way to see her husband in a few....

 

 

http://www.macon.com/2010/11/09/1334398/motorcyclist-dies-in-warner-robins.html

[kenw]

I feel for you and the family. my thoughts and prayers are with you!

[etcswjoe]

Kat,

I am saddened by your loss and my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your friends family.

[Iowawegian]

Thoughts and prayers go out to you and to her family.

[RandyR]

My prayers for her family.

 

And I hope the book gets thrown at the driver that caused this tragedy.

[Guest]

What a way to find out......prayers sent to all involved.

[GAWildKat]

I'm here at the house helping to hold down the fort....what I have learned is she was leaving work when she was hit, other driver wasn't paying attention and pulled into the intersection and hit her. The car behind her hit her and sometime in the whole thing her modular helmet flew off.

[Brake Pad]

Prayers being sent out to all her Family and friends

[Yammer Dan]

She will be in our Prayers.

[GAWildKat]

Her husband has asked me to find out about getting a motorcycle escort when the arrangements are made. She was a retired captain in the AF. Let me know what I need to do.

[oldgoat]

prayers offer up

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Tragic loss....prayers offered

[Mel]

Here is link to Georgia Patriot Guard Riders. I'm sure there are some members here that can help you with a request for escort for a fallen hero.

 

http://pgrofga.com/

[BuckShot]

So sorry to hear this---Thoughts and prayer's sent

[Aussie Annie]

Prayers and condolences to you and her family.

[Yama Mama]

Kat I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. I will pray for her family and you.

Yama Mama

[ThomWill]

Wow... sad news. I hope her family, and you, find some peace in a troubled time.

[GAWildKat]

When I left their house @ 8pm the family was still trying to come to terms with it. Her husband is in so much shock he's numb. The kids are withdrawn. I know things will improve in time....it is just so tragic and unexpected.

[GAWildKat]

Just an update.... Valerie is to be buried in Ohio...I sadly cannot be there, her husband has asked hubby and me to watch the house while he is out of town. If there is interest in anyone from the boards wishing to pay their respects to her as a Retired soldier, nurse and fellow biker let me know. I believe the funeral will be in Dayton or Middletown, have heard of both places, so not sure at this time.

 

I will give the details when I learn them. Also, her husband plans to do a memorial ride in the Middle Georgia area sometime after Thanksgiving, if there is interest again, let me know.

 

 

I have been busy all week listening and talking to him, trying to help him grieve as he can. I miss Valerie so much, and it hurts to see her husband lost without her...my hope is he can find peace in time and move on in joy.

 

Thank you for all the prayers while Fred isn't aware that I posted here, I know it will help him to know others cared enough.

[DONATALIE]

Kat,

First of all, let me extend my condolences for your loss. Something like this is never easy to handle. It sounds like you're doing everything you can to help her husband. Good on you, for that. Second, I'm in south central PA, so I wouldn't be able to attend the ride he is planning. Is there going to be a fund we can contribute to in lieu of the ride? Finally, has anyone considered contacting the PGR for her services in Ohio? I've ridden several missions with them out there, and they are very good at what they do (as are all PGR, in my opinion). Take care of yourself, you need time to heal, too. Don from PA

[GAWildKat]

There is a fund being done in her memory, when I see him I can give details, I think he and her brother are taking care of arrangements with the PGR, her husband needed us to stay behind and take care of the dog and cat and answer any questions needed while they are away.

[GAWildKat]

For those in Ohio who want to attend Valerie's funeral to honor the awesome woman she was....

 

Funeral services for Valerie Gay Whitaker will be held @1pm @ the Vineyard Community Church in Franklin OH. Go be with Lee and her brother Rodney as they lay Valerie to rest and hug them for me since I'm watching the fort here in Georgia. The PGR for district 5 was notified of the final arrangements.

 

 

Tell them Tricia sent ya....

[GAWildKat]

I'm reposting this here though I know few here knew her if anyone.

 

For the Friends of Valerie Morrison-Whitaker: Visitation is Tues Nov 16th from 6-8 pm Funeral will be Wed @1pm Both are to be broadcast live for her out of state friends and family. Go to: http://www.evineyard.org/live/ to view the live broadcasts.