Topic: Ralph Fraizer dies in freak mc accident (Read 6006 times)

16HD117 · « **on:** July 06, 2012, 02:34:12 PM »

Ralph Frazier Jr, owner of Fraziers's Harley Davidson in Buford GA, was killed while riding his bike near Cades Cove TN. He had stopped to wait out a storm and a tree branch was blown down and struck him in the head.....

RIP

http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/buford-businessman-killed-in-1472696.html

http://www.fraziersharleydavidson.com/

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #1 on:** July 06, 2012, 02:37:02 PM »

Very sad. But when your time is up...

North Georgia Hawg · « **Reply #2 on:** July 06, 2012, 03:13:54 PM »

Ralph Frazier, owner of Frazier's Harley-Davidson in Buford, GA, was killed yesterday as he rode his motorcycle in the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. A falling tree limb struck him on the head about a half mile east of the Townsend Wye, WATE television in Knoxville reported.

http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/buford-businessman-killed-in-1472696.html?cxtype=rss_news_81963

My condolences to the Frazier family, and the employees of Frazier's H-D.

KennyC · « **Reply #3 on:** July 06, 2012, 03:16:34 PM »

Prayers for family and friends!!

Eagle Eye · « **Reply #4 on:** July 06, 2012, 03:23:41 PM »

Dang, talk about timing. RIP Ralph. The thought crosses my mind whenever I'm in the forested areas. tree limbs give no warning. Hopefully he did not suffer. God bless and give his family the strength to make it through the next few weeks.

North Georgia Hawg · « **Reply #5 on:** July 06, 2012, 03:42:08 PM »

Quote from: Eagle eye on July 06, 2012, 03:23:41 PM

Dang, talk about timing. RIP Ralph. The thought crosses my mind whenever I'm in the forested areas. tree limbs give no warning. Hopefully he did not suffer. God bless and give his family the strength to make it through the next few weeks.

Yeah, Ken. The really weird thing that came to mind is that Ralph would not have been in the position for that tree limb to actually hit him on the head for more than a tiny fraction of a second... and yet it did.

When these kinds of things happen, it makes me step back and really think about how very PRECIOUS and tenuous life really is, and how quickly anyone's life can be snuffed out, without any notice whatsoever.

We all need to value every day that we are given on this Earth, and learn to truly appreciate the MANY blessings we have been given.

Ken

Buy early · « **Reply #6 on:** July 06, 2012, 05:26:07 PM »

Quote from: NorthGeorgiaHawg on July 06, 2012, 03:42:08 PM

Yeah, Ken. The really weird thing that came to mind is that Ralph would not have been in the position for that tree limb to actually hit him on the head for more than a tiny fraction of a second... and yet it did.

When these kinds of things happen, it makes me step back and really think about how very PRECIOUS and tenuous life really is, and how quickly anyone's life can be snuffed out, without any notice whatsoever.

We all need to value every day that we are given on this Earth, and learn to truly appreciate the MANY blessings we have been given.

Ken

Amen! Every day is a gift! Unwrap each one fully and enjoy it! Our prayers to the family.

Cvostu · « **Reply #7 on:** July 06, 2012, 07:19:36 PM »

Now this is truly sad to hear about. Really sorry to read something like this. You just never know when it's your time I guess.

Eagle Eye · « **Reply #8 on:** July 06, 2012, 07:47:50 PM »

Quote from: NorthGeorgiaHawg on July 06, 2012, 03:42:08 PM

Yeah, Ken. The really weird thing that came to mind is that Ralph would not have been in the position for that tree limb to actually hit him on the head for more than a tiny fraction of a second... and yet it did.

When these kinds of things happen, it makes me step back and really think about how very PRECIOUS and tenuous life really is, and how quickly anyone's life can be snuffed out, without any notice whatsoever.

We all need to value every day that we are given on this Earth, and learn to truly appreciate the MANY blessings we have been given.

Ken

Thing is, I've been all trough the Blue Ridge and Appellation mountains when I lived in Atlanta from '85-2000. Never saw or heard a tree fall in thousands of miles. It really was a fluke. Poor kid. It's good the passenger is okay and wishing her a speedy recovery.

Aren't you near Buford? Our home was in Snellville. We did a lot of fishing near Buford on the south end of Lake Lenier.

Live each day as if it were the last...one never knows when that time will come.

Later,
Ken2

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #9 on:** July 06, 2012, 08:54:17 PM »

I saw in the news about a motorcyclist killed a near Cades Cove, they had stopped to wait on the storm when the tree limb hit them on the head. Did not realize it was Fraizer, of Fraizer HD.

Tragic and sad way to go. RIP.

Craigisdad · « **Reply #10 on:** July 06, 2012, 09:06:36 PM »

Prayers to the family. R.I.P. Ride in peace

Jock · « **Reply #11 on:** July 06, 2012, 09:19:14 PM »

Very sad indeed...prayers to the families and friends...

cvobiker · « **Reply #12 on:** July 06, 2012, 11:15:19 PM »

Woo man,, this is sad.. .last summer on a business trip to Atlanta our group visited his dealership to pick up T-Shirts.. I still have two I havent worn. Condolences to his family and friends.

HDSLK · « **Reply #13 on:** July 07, 2012, 12:07:17 AM »

This past April, had a mechanical issue with my bike and stopped in to the dealership on my way from Florida to Michigan. It was pouring down rain and not only did they fix my bike, but as I waited the rain out, they took care of several other things. They couldn't have been more helpful. The owner sets that tone.

Very sorry to hear this and my prayers are with his family and friends.

Chains · « **Reply #14 on:** July 07, 2012, 11:22:42 AM »

RIP, what a shame, prayers for his friends and family

North Georgia Hawg · « **Reply #15 on:** July 07, 2012, 11:29:27 AM »

Quote from: FLSTFI Dave on July 06, 2012, 08:54:17 PM

I saw in the news about a motorcyclist killed a near Cades Cove, they had stopped to wait on the storm when the tree limb hit them on the head. Did not realize it was Fraizer, of Fraizer HD.

Tragic and sad way to go. RIP.

I had assumed that he was riding when it happened. This is just shocking. I have done business with Frazier's H-D many times, as they are only about 15 minutes from my house. I can't imagine the sadness there today.

I offer my condolences again to the family and to the employees of Frazier's H-D.

North Georgia Hawg · « **Reply #16 on:** July 07, 2012, 11:36:36 AM »

Quote from: Eagle eye on July 06, 2012, 07:47:50 PM

Thing is, I've been all trough the Blue Ridge and Appellation mountains when I lived in Atlanta from '85-2000. Never saw or heard a tree fall in thousands of miles. It really was a fluke. Poor kid. It's good the passenger is okay and wishing her a speedy recovery.

Aren't you near Buford? Our home was in Snellville. We did a lot of fishing near Buford on the south end of Lake Lenier.

Live each day as if it were the last...one never knows when that time will come.

Later,
Ken2

Yes, Ken... we live in Buford, only a half-mile from the Buford Dam, a 5-minute walk to down to Lake Lanier. We ride across the dam and through the lake park every time we leave the house. We ride among all of the trees in the North Georgia mountains a lot, as so many other riders here do. I guess I'll be looking up a bit more often, especially when we stop. We have taken breaks many times standing in the shade of trees in the mountains.

I'm still in shock about this.

Ken

D-N-D · « **Reply #17 on:** July 07, 2012, 02:32:36 PM »

Sorry, RIP.

BUBBLEHEAD · « **Reply #18 on:** July 07, 2012, 08:18:35 PM »

So sad to hear. I have had dealings with Ralph several times. He was a big help in my recent bike purchase. He will be missed.

RIP

MikeD · « **Reply #19 on:** July 19, 2012, 08:41:52 AM »

Sad. Well respected dealership in the Atlanta area. RIP

16HD117 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 19, 2012, 09:20:14 AM »

Maybe this type of accident happens more often than we think!

Another guy in the Augusta area was killed the same way this week!

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2012-07-16/grovetown-man-killed-tree-limb?v=1342472219

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