I'll be a bit quiet for a little bit

Vince

Good Evening/Morning all,

I received some absolutely devastating news tonight. Earlier on this afternoon, about 5pm, my son in law was involved in a motorcycle accident. He was about 100m from home and he swerved to avoid something on the road...he struck a power pole and was very badly injured.

Broken pelvis, badly smashed leg, a gash from calf to hip on the inside of his leg and a ruptured femoral artery.

I think the worst part of it all is his eldest son, only 12 years old, heard the sirens and run up the street to see what was going on. He saw his Dad laying on the road all bent and broken and watched them put him in the Ambulance. He is devastated, as are his two younger brothers...9 and 5 years old respectively. It was his 5 year old son's birthday as well. Luckily there is a Grief Counsellor on tap for them.

He was rushed to hospital and they worked to stabilise him until about 11pm, then they sent him by Air Ambulance to a major hospital about four hours away. They gave him a 20% chance and sent every ounce of blood they had with him, but unfortunately we got word at about 1:30am that he didn't make it through the flight. He was only 30 yrs old.

So...Rest in Peace Steve Gatehouse, loving husband of Danielle, father of Zak, Byron and Kie, and a better Son in Law a man couldn't ask for. You will be badly missed mate.

Dell

Zak

Byron

Kie

There are many more crying for you mate, myself included. You will never be forgotten.

Vince Crying or Very sad

Dawgdad

Sorry for your loss Vince. Prayers from the prairie for the kids and you.

Vince

Thanks mate.

My daughter and her boys really need them.

Cheers, Vince

lesterg3

I am so sorry for you and yours, and will say many prayers for Steve Gatehouse and you and your family.

My heart goes out to you and yours.

Les

DallanC · Site Admin Joined: Jan 18, 2005 Posts: 3572 Location: Utah

Very sorry to hear that Vince. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

-DallanC

ripper007 · Member Joined: Mar 05, 2006 Posts: 199 Location: Colorado

Vince, I have read many stories of family deaths and accidents.

the one you just told hit me really hard.
I am so sorry to hear this.
my thoughts, condolences and prayers goes out to you and your family members.

Kevin C.

Duce · Member Joined: Mar 01, 2008 Posts: 124 Location: Kentucky

Vince you are one heck of a good man that I like and enjoy talking to. Your family and you will be in my prayers.

Duce

Arron

Mine as well big guy! It will take time and there is NO time line for grief. You all will be ready for things when YOU are ready for them same thing for his family.

Just tell them; and yourself, to do what you can and let others take up the rest! I will also pray each of you for the strength and piece of mind to be able to do what you all need to do.

Like I said; you have helped me deal with my bad stuff and it is my turn now to return those actions.

all my best to you and the family: MR. Vince

Pumpkinslinger

Vince, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

shrpshtrjoe

I am very sorry to hear of you and your family's loss Vince. Your in my thoughts mate.
Joe

popgun

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the whole family especially his eldest son. Time heals but nothing can replace the loss of a father but somehow the good memories work their way forward to help the healing process. Being the eldest son will bring on the responsibilities of caring for the family and I am sure he will step up to the task.

All of us here love you and send our strongest prayers.

gelandangan

Sorry to hear the bad news Vince.
My condolences to your family.

ElyBoy

Prayers from my Family to your Family Vince.

Eric

1895ss

Vince, you and all your family all in my thoughts and prayers. I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Sad

Gil Martin

Vince,
I am very sorry to hear this news. Take care and I wish everyone involved all the best...
Gil