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Douglas Pittman

3/23/2020 2:21 PM

Larry Marcum Update:

Many of you have probably heard by now that this past Saturday (March 21, 2020) Larry Marcum was riding with friends, on his 650 GS, went off the road in a curve close to Santa Fe, TN and it appears he hit a tree after going down an embankment. He was life-flighted to Vanderbilt in serious condition and I am glad to report that as of this morning (Monday) he is doing much better. Needless to say, Larry is on heavy pain medication at the moment. Seems Larry broke some ribs, had some internal bleeding and injuries but the major and immediate concerns are much better and he is on a path to recovery.

With the Coronavirus-19 and a "no visitors" policy at the hospital, even his wife and children have not been allowed to see him so they talk to Larry and the medical staff over the phone. Pat is giving me a condition update each day and she is fine and she has no current needs. There are many of us willing to jump in should she require anything and I will ask club members for help if we see there is something we can do. Pat did say blood donations might be helpful as Larry did use over 5 pints when he first arrived. Not sure where someone would go to give blood these days. The Red Cross has been suggested.

Right now is probably not a good time to contact him but sure he would love to hear from his friends a little later. For the moment, please contact me and I will share with you what I can.

Please keep Larry and his family in your thoughts and prayers

Douglas Pittman

ATGATT

Ed Zarb

3/23/2020 2:28 PM

Douglas, thanks for the update. I was not aware of his accident. We will pray for a speedy recovery.

Thanks.

Ed Zarb

Orion Financial/Partnered with Equis Financial

edzarb54@gmail.com

Stanley Bryan

3/23/2020 2:36 PM

Oh my goodness, this is the first i have heard of this. He will indeed be in my prayers....Please let us know when he will be on line for texts/calls.....

Richard Mueck

3/23/2020 2:56 PM

Hate to hear this. I was on that ride but broke off in Waverly. First I have heard of Larry's accident. Thanks for the reach out with info and please keep us posted.

Thanks Rick,

Nathan Cripe

3/23/2020 2:58 PM

Douglas,

Thanks for the update, I don’t know he had an accident. Prayers for Larry and his family.

-Nathan

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On Mon, Mar 23, 2020 at 2:22 PM, BMWMCON - Chatin' <chatin@bmwmcon.org> wrote:

Dave Smith

3/23/2020 3:24 PM

So very sorry to here this, Can Larry get phone calls for well wishers ? Please keep us up to date on his condition or find out if it's acceptable to call him at the hospital since no visitors are allowed in. Larry is such a gentleman and such a wonderful representative of the club. Prayers sent out to him and his loved ones for a speedy recovery.

Rod McDonald

3/23/2020 2:58 PM

Thanks Doug. I hadn’t heard this. Glad he’s ok. Let us know if there’s anything I can do.

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Simon Vermooten

3/23/2020 3:22 PM

Holy crap that is horrible news. Praying for his full recovery and for his family.

Simon

Douglas Pittman

3/23/2020 3:28 PM

Thanks Simon. I totally agree with you. Will pass on your best wishes

Take care,

Douglas

Don Norwood

3/23/2020 3:24 PM

Thanks for this, my thoughts and prayers with Larry, his family and medical team..

Don G Norwood

KEITH HARGIS

3/23/2020 3:47 PM

Thanks, Douglas. I will keep Larry in my thoughts and prayers. Having had my recent accident in December, I know the pain and certainly wish him the best.

Keith Steiner

3/23/2020 3:53 PM

Oh wow! This is the first that I heard about the accident. We peeled off from the group in Waverly. Yesterday I thought about the group and how the rest of the ride went....little did I know.

Larry: Take care. We are praying for a quick and smooth recovery.

Doug: Let me know if I can help in any way. Pass my greetings on to Larry if he is not getting these messages. I'll stand by.

Keith

Jim Moore

3/23/2020 5:05 PM

The Red Cross moble donation bus is at Cool Springs tomorrow. Im donating tomorrow at 2PM. Just register online.

Judy Hunley

3/23/2020 6:23 PM

I hate to hear this news but thankful for the good report! I know you’ll keep us posted if there’s anything we can do to help him and his family!

Sending prayers!

Judy Hunley

3210 Carl Road

Franklin, TN, 37064

iPhone: 931-797-1776

Larry Marcum Update:

Right now is probably not a good time to contact him but sure he would love to hear from his friends a little later. For the moment, please contact me and I will share with you what I can.

Please keep Larry and his family in your thoughts and prayers

Douglas Pittman

ATGATT

Jim Moore

3/24/2020 7:03 PM

Here is a note to all the old folks wanting to donate blood to help Larry. I went today at 2 PM. The nurse came to bring me into the bus. I had brought some extra masks I had at home and she told me they could not use them as it was against their rules. She then told me there were 10 others in the bus donating at that time. Im 73. I went home. Im going to check out other sites to donate, but i won’t be coming to a bus. Sitting in a bus with that many strangers, not even wearing masks, seems like a risk. Guess Im chicken.

Douglas Pittman

3/24/2020 7:15 PM

Sounds like a good plan to me. Thanks for the heads up.

Michael Umphres

3/24/2020 7:21 PM

I always go to the main donation center on Charlotte. Less crowded and more space.

Mike Umphres
Principal, Compensation Advantage
615-406-3280

Jason Brazeal

3/25/2020 5:35 PM

I joined the club after the last MOA gathering out in Lebanon. I have yet to engage in any rides, just hasn’t worked with my schedule. I was really wanting to go on the ride last weekend and almost did, but my wife travels for work and we wanted to keep everyone safe. Sorry to hear about Larry and the accident. My prayers are with him and his family.

I was curious, was anyone able to pick up his bike and get it home for him?

Lee Waggoner

3/23/2020 6:57 PM

Thanks, Douglas,

I’ve been waiting on this report on Larry.

Lee.

Douglas Pittman

3/23/2020 7:33 PM

You are welcome. If anyone knows what it is like in a hospital, you do. My bet is he will be on a bike sooner than later.

Take care,

Douglas

Charles Noble

3/23/2020 7:27 PM

This is a shocker Doug. I believe that all will agree that Larry is one of the nicest guys around and that he needs to know that we are all pulling for him during this difficult time. Thanks for letting us know about this and thanks in advance the for the future updates.

Charles

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On Mar 23, 2020, at 2:22 PM, BMWMCON - Chatin' <chatin@bmwmcon.org> wrote:

Douglas Pittman

3/23/2020 7:33 PM

You are welcome Charles. Hope to continue having good news. Sure he would love to hear from you when he can.

Take care,

Douglas

Skip Neuhoff

3/23/2020 7:57 PM

This is such a surprise. A wonderful man and a great rider. I am with you all in praying for his speedy recovery

Skip Neuhoff
Treasurer

Beth Brown

3/25/2020 3:42 PM

Does anybody have an update on Larry today? Scott

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Douglas Pittman

3/25/2020 4:16 PM

Seems he is holding his own. Needed some more blood last night and was still in the trauma unit . Hope to give better update tomorrow evening or Friday.

Ed Zarb

3/25/2020 4:57 PM

Douglas, really appreciate you keeping everyone updated

Ed Zarb

E-mail: edzarb54@gmail.com

(M) (865)389-0462

Judy Hunley

3/25/2020 8:03 PM

I agree with Ed! Thank you for the updates!

Judy Hunley

3210 Carl Road

Franklin, TN, 37064

iPhone: 931-797-1776

Douglas, really appreciate you keeping everyone updated

Ed Zarb

E-mail: edzarb54@gmail.com

(M) (865)389-0462

Polly Wright

3/25/2020 7:25 PM

Thanks Douglas: I wish I could give blood but the time I tried to do it, they couldn't get enough out of me and gave up. Let me know if there is anything else I could do. Is he alert and talking? Please keep us up on what you hear about him.

Thanks,

Polly

In a message dated 3/25/2020 4:17:29 PM Central Standard Time, chatin@bmwmcon.org writes:

Posted by: Douglas Pittman on 3/25/2020 at 4:16 PM
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Seems he is holding his own. Needed some more blood last night and was still in the trauma unit . Hope to give better update tomorrow evening or Friday.

Martin Johnson

3/26/2020 9:20 AM

My prayers are within. Can’t wish for a better person.
Martin�

Richard Mueck

3/27/2020 6:54 PM

Does anyone have any up to date info on Larry's condition?

Douglas Pittman

3/27/2020 7:34 PM

Will have an update on Larry tomorrow.

Polly Wright

4/16/2020 5:21 PM

Douglas, has there been any news on Larry this week?

In a message dated 3/27/2020 7:36:54 PM Central Standard Time, chatin@bmwmcon.org writes:

Posted by: Douglas Pittman on 3/27/2020 at 7:34 PM
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Will have an update on Larry tomorrow.

Douglas Pittman

4/16/2020 6:45 PM

Had a couple setbacks. His wife is worried his recovery is going too slow.

Polly Wright

4/16/2020 8:48 PM

Thanks Douglas. I appreciarte you keeping me up to date about Larry. Please let me know if we can do anything to help Pat.

Polly

Douglas Pittman

4/16/2020 7:06 PM

Had a good conversation with Larry's wife this afternoon (4/16/2020) and she says it is the proverbial 2 steps forward and 1 back - but progress is being made. She worries about Larry all the time and not being able to see him, only have short conversations and limited information from the medical staff makes it all the more challenging. Larry is a fighter, strong and will beat this.

One of the steps backwards was more bleeding in his chest that required another drain tube.

Larry's wife Pat and the family are grateful for the thoughts and prayers.

Douglas

Dave Smith

4/16/2020 7:19 PM

Thank you for the information, prayers sent out to him and his family.

Dave Smith

4/17/2020 8:31 AM

I had a thought, does Larry's room have a window would it be possible to organize a group of bikes together and do a lineup of members on their scooters and make an appearance in view of his room in his honor. It may be uplifting to know we're all thinking of him.

Michael Umphres

4/17/2020 8:35 AM

Great idea Dave!

Mike Umphres
Principal, Compensation Advantage
615-406-3280

Douglas Pittman

4/17/2020 8:49 AM

No idea what room he is in. No one in his family has been able to visit him. He has moved to a stepdown unit somewhere in Vanderbilt. I will see what I can find out. Would be something to do at some point in time. Maybe when he gets into rehab.

Douglas

Rod McDonald

4/17/2020 9:13 AM

I have a friend who did just that while his buddy was in Vandy for Covid-19. Banners and such no motorcycles. I think it is a good idea.

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Jose Aznar

4/17/2020 9:35 AM

Perhaps a group video recording via ZOOM with positive messages would be another feasible idea. Zoom could also be used to host Club meetings during these crazy times.

Sending best wishes and prayers to Larry.

José

David Stephens

4/18/2020 7:40 AM

I’m up for Zooming

David Stephens

931-309-6681

Christopher Morris

4/18/2020 10:36 AM

Same here. Can someone get a laptop or tablet to him?

Steven Brown

4/17/2020 9:23 AM

Great idea and we would like to be one of the scooters!

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Judy Hunley

4/16/2020 8:38 PM

Imagine that we were in Larry’s spot. How comforting that so many people are cheering for a fellow rider and friend! We are blessed to have each other in good times and not so good times!

Judy Hunley

3210 Carl Road

Franklin, TN, 37064

iPhone: 931-797-1776

Richard Mueck

4/16/2020 8:58 PM

Thanks Douglas, keeping Larry and his family in our prayers.

Polly Wright

3/23/2020 8:35 PM

Douglas, I just now heard about Larry. Please keep me up on his condition. If and when he can have visitors, please let me know. I am so sorry to hear about this. Thanks for posting it and do keep us informed on his condition.

Polly Wright

3/23/2020 8:36 PM

Also, call me if I can do anything.

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