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[FLYNDYNA]

We had been talking about the importance of family, and making time to see your parents. That point was driven home to me and my family when my father failed a stress test. The doctors figured there was a little blockage and that he would need Angioplasty or a stint to correct the problem. On Monday April 14 at 7:15 p.m., my mother called in a panic...they rushed my dad to Bon Secour hospital just outside of Richmond to do a quadruple bypass, he had 95% blockage in the main artery, and 75-80% in the other three. My wife and I quickly threw stuff in the truck, grabbed the dog & drove the two hours down to the Montross/Northern Neck area to be with my mom and to see my dad the next day. Needless to say, it was a very emotional time. We saw my dad at 9:00 a.m. the next morning. My sister and her husband were there, as well as the minister from my parents church. I've only seen my dad weep one other time, he was so scared!
  It was unbelieveable to all of us, as "Poppy" Walker is one of those "larger than life" figures who never takes a break, he constantly has something he is working on. I grew up in a time when black haired men ruled the earth with iron-fisted diligence, their booming voices likened to the rolling of thunder to my mind. As tough as iron, these men were the leaders of the family, and great examples of strength and fortitude.
  He is now in ICU, in alot of pain...but he is ALIVE! My dream has been to ride with him, me on my 07 Dyna CVO and him on his custom built three wheeler (when it finally gets completed). He sold his Road King a few years ago and invested in having a three wheeler built. The guy building it has had to put the project off for long periods of time, so I am going to go down and beg him to finish it soon. my wife and I have decided to create a Declaration making April 15th National Poppy's Day, that will give us one more reason to be with my mother and father. Precious are the days we have with our loved ones, don't take them for granted! I am extremely grateful to be a member of this site, which has taught me daily the value of human kindness, friendship and family.
Much love to all...
Flyndyna

[naitram]

his, extended CVO family is thinking about him, and wishes him a full and speedy recovery

[miker]

Hang in there!

[pumkinownerswife]

Happy to hear that they found and fixed the problem. I hope you ride with him soon. Please keep us posted.


Helen

[Capo]

Good to hear they were ahead of the many bad possibilities. Sending white light his way and yours!

[Air1]

Your right, thanks for sharing. God Bless

[FLYNDYNA]

Thank you all so much for your words of kindness in a very difficult time. As soon as he is up to it, I am going to get him on this site. Again, this site is an incredible gift...God Bless All!

Flyndyna

[J-Carr]

It's tough and scary to go through and we wish you the best and him a speedy recovery.

In 1984 at the age of 44 my father had a heart attack.  They did 6 bypasses on him.  They were going to do 7 but that area of his heart had already been destroyed.  He'll be 69 this August.  He's still going strong.  He's had stents twice since the original bypass but has no loss of quality of life.  It took him about 6 months to feel fully recovered but after that he was better then ever.

At least they found it before any of those blocked and caused a much worse outcome.  But look at it this way.  Your dad will probably get alot of years riding that trike and now you can go guilt the guy into getting it done now!

Ride Safe,
J-Carr

[alejandro]

hang in there brother. you are lucky to have such fond memories of you and your father. i pray that he gets well.

[Gettinold]

It's tough and scary to go through and we wish you the best and him a speedy recovery.

In 1984 at the age of 44 my father had a heart attack.  They did 6 bypasses on him.  They were going to do 7 but that area of his heart had already been destroyed.  He'll be 69 this August.  He's still going strong.  He's had stents twice since the original bypass but has no loss of quality of life.  It took him about 6 months to feel fully recovered but after that he was better then ever.

At least they found it before any of those blocked and caused a much worse outcome.  But look at it this way.  Your dad will probably get alot of years riding that trike and now you can go guilt the guy into getting it done now!

Ride Safe,
J-Carr

Cherish your time with him J-Carr. He's a lucky man and so are you.  And by the way I got a kick out of the screamin-nemo logo. 

[FLYNDYNA]

Just a quick update...

 I went down to visit this past Saturday, Poppy is walking around doing little stuff all ready! He gets tired and has to sit every so often, but DAG! It is nothing short of a miracle to see this speedy a recovery from something as major as this. As an off note, the guy building the trike for him has begun again without me needing to ask, evidently he caught wind of the situation and took it upn himself to get this project rolling! Hopefully before the end of summer, I'll be riding with Poppy! I thank everyone on this site for just being themselves...this site rocks! 

Flyndyna

[erniezap]

That's great to hear!

[amigo Jorge]

I wish a speedy recovery for your dad.....I got one angioplast and 2 stent last October......hopefully he will be riding with you pretty soon.... 

[AXIL]

mitch,  let me know when the time is right and I'll ride with ya. 

[07 CVO]

Best wishes to you and your family and I hope your dad is comming along strong