Lost a Friend Monday Night

Big Mac · 11-05-2008, 08:32 AM

<H1 class=marginMidSide>UPDATED: Crestview man killed in motorcycle accident</H1><SPAN id=comments>Comments <SPAN class=Article_Comment_Count id=articleCommentCountArticlenwfdn12475>0 | <SPAN id=recommendations><SPAN id=recommendlinkArticlenwfdn12475>Recommend <SPAN class=Article_Recommend_Count id=articleRecommendCountArticlenwfdn12475>0 <DIV class="subhead marginMidSide"><H2></H2></DIV><DIV class="articledate marginMidSide">November 4, 2008 - 6:32AM</DIV><DIV class="byline marginMidSide">Wendy Victora</DIV><DIV class="source marginMidSide">Daily News</DIV><DIV class="newstext marginMidSide">

CRESTVIEW -- A Crestview man died Monday evening when his motorcycle struck the side of a vehicle that turned in front of him on State Road 85.

Mark W. Lachapelle was traveling north on 85 around 10:30 p.m. when a 2003 Dodge pickup driven by Juanita D. Young of Crestview turned in front of him to enter Little Silver Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol's report.

Lachapelle's 2006 Harley Davidson struck the front ride side of the truck.

Bystanders performed CPR on him until rescue crews arrived on scene. He was taken to North Okaloosa Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Young, who is 48, received minor injuries and was also taken to North Okaloosa Medical Center.

Lachapelle, who was 46, leaves a wife, stepdaughter and granddaughter.

Friends say he was driving home from his job as a civilian guard with the 96th Security Forces Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base when the accident occurred.

He had retired from active duty service several years ago. He had been a flight line crew chief with the 33rd Fighter Wing.

"He was a great mentor," said his friend and former co-worker Jim Suarez. "Everything that he did, he achieved quickly."

Suarez said that family came first for Lachapelle and that he was very proud to become a grandfather.

"He was very well-loved," Suarez said. "A great leader. Everybody looked up to him."

Lachapelle and three of his friends - including Suarez -- had started riding motorcycles at the same time.

Lachapelle was focused on following the rules in everything he did and always wore his helmet, Suarez said.

He was wearing it at the time of the accident, according to the FHP report.

The accident happened around the time of the shift change at the nearby prison. Guards were among the first to arrive on scene and attempt to help Lachapelle.

His Harley Davidson was heavily damaged in the accident. There was also damage to the front passenger side of the truck.

Northbound traffic was shut down for about 45 minutes.

Alcohol was not a factor in the crash, according to the report. Charges are pending.

Please send your thought and prayers out to Mark's family and friends, he will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him.

Thanks,

Mac</DIV><INPUT id=realstory type=hidden value="UPDATED: Crestview man killed in motorcycle accident">

Shiznik · 11-05-2008, 08:54 AM

Our prayers go out for him and all the familes.

:angel:angel:angel:angel:angel:angel:angel:angel

God Bless

inshorecatch · 11-05-2008, 09:41 AM

Prayers sent :angel

need2fish · 11-05-2008, 09:42 AM

:angel I'm sorry for your loss. Prayers for friends and family.

konz · 11-05-2008, 10:42 AM

He and his family are in my prayers.

mpmorr · 11-05-2008, 10:46 AM

So very sorry, it can happen to anyone, his family will be on our prayers tonight and right now.:angel

shanester · 11-05-2008, 10:52 AM

sorry man thats the second motorcycle related accident this week . watch for motorcycles there everywhere.

Misn 1 · 11-05-2008, 10:58 AM

:angel:angel:angel:angel:angel:angel

freespool50 · 11-05-2008, 11:06 AM

Quote:

shanester (11/5/2008)sorry man thats the second motorcycle related accident this week . watch for motorcycles there everywhere.

hey, im sorry for your loss, family/friends in my thoughts/prayer.

yes, WE are everywhere. but this is always a time as riders for US to reflect on our paying-attention skills. some collisions cant be avoided, sure. but when anyone on a crotch rocket loses it due to being reckless, it is no accident. my thoughts are with his family as well. hope his friend wasnt racing him. that wont turn out well.

sorry to slightly derail. my wife and i both ride. this topic is close to our hearts and always on our minds. any loss of life is tragic.

john 5:28,29

fishnfool · 11-05-2008, 11:07 AM

prayers go out to my fallen brother in arms and his family. Sad to hear.

11-05-2008, 08:32 AM	#1
Big Mac Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Niceville, FL Posts: 79	Lost a Friend Monday Night <H1 class=marginMidSide>UPDATED: Crestview man killed in motorcycle accident</H1><SPAN id=comments>Comments <SPAN class=Article_Comment_Count id=articleCommentCountArticlenwfdn12475>0 \| <SPAN id=recommendations><SPAN id=recommendlinkArticlenwfdn12475>Recommend <SPAN class=Article_Recommend_Count id=articleRecommendCountArticlenwfdn12475>0 <DIV class="subhead marginMidSide"><H2></H2></DIV><DIV class="articledate marginMidSide">November 4, 2008 - 6:32AM</DIV><DIV class="byline marginMidSide">Wendy Victora</DIV><DIV class="source marginMidSide">Daily News</DIV><DIV class="newstext marginMidSide"> CRESTVIEW -- A Crestview man died Monday evening when his motorcycle struck the side of a vehicle that turned in front of him on State Road 85. Mark W. Lachapelle was traveling north on 85 around 10:30 p.m. when a 2003 Dodge pickup driven by Juanita D. Young of Crestview turned in front of him to enter Little Silver Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol's report. Lachapelle's 2006 Harley Davidson struck the front ride side of the truck. Bystanders performed CPR on him until rescue crews arrived on scene. He was taken to North Okaloosa Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Young, who is 48, received minor injuries and was also taken to North Okaloosa Medical Center. Lachapelle, who was 46, leaves a wife, stepdaughter and granddaughter. Friends say he was driving home from his job as a civilian guard with the 96th Security Forces Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base when the accident occurred. He had retired from active duty service several years ago. He had been a flight line crew chief with the 33rd Fighter Wing. "He was a great mentor," said his friend and former co-worker Jim Suarez. "Everything that he did, he achieved quickly." Suarez said that family came first for Lachapelle and that he was very proud to become a grandfather. "He was very well-loved," Suarez said. "A great leader. Everybody looked up to him." Lachapelle and three of his friends - including Suarez -- had started riding motorcycles at the same time. Lachapelle was focused on following the rules in everything he did and always wore his helmet, Suarez said. He was wearing it at the time of the accident, according to the FHP report. The accident happened around the time of the shift change at the nearby prison. Guards were among the first to arrive on scene and attempt to help Lachapelle. His Harley Davidson was heavily damaged in the accident. There was also damage to the front passenger side of the truck. Northbound traffic was shut down for about 45 minutes. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash, according to the report. Charges are pending. Please send your thought and prayers out to Mark's family and friends, he will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him. Thanks, Mac</DIV><INPUT id=realstory type=hidden value="UPDATED: Crestview man killed in motorcycle accident">

11-05-2008, 08:54 AM	#2
Shiznik Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Walton County, Fl Posts: 2,102	RE: Lost a Friend Monday Night Our prayers go out for him and all the familes. :angel:angel:angel:angel:angel:angel:angel:angel God Bless

11-05-2008, 09:41 AM	#3
inshorecatch Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 1,564	RE: Lost a Friend Monday Night Prayers sent :angel __________________ American by birth, Southern by the grace of God! http://bayoujoes.com/cgi-bin/p/awtp-...s-marina-grill Team Hoo's ur Savior Hillcrest Baptist Church

11-05-2008, 09:42 AM	#4
need2fish Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Navarre Posts: 1,491	RE: Lost a Friend Monday Night :angel I'm sorry for your loss. Prayers for friends and family.

11-05-2008, 10:42 AM	#5
konz Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Someplace fishing Posts: 3,100	RE: Lost a Friend Monday Night He and his family are in my prayers.

11-05-2008, 10:46 AM	#6
mpmorr Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 2,077	RE: Lost a Friend Monday Night So very sorry, it can happen to anyone, his family will be on our prayers tonight and right now.:angel

11-05-2008, 10:52 AM	#7
shanester Senior Member Snapper Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 562	RE: Lost a Friend Monday Night sorry man thats the second motorcycle related accident this week . watch for motorcycles there everywhere.

11-05-2008, 10:58 AM	#8
Misn 1 Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 444	RE: Lost a Friend Monday Night :angel:angel:angel:angel:angel:angel

11-05-2008, 11:07 AM	#10
fishnfool Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: cantonment/Sherman Cove Posts: 425	RE: Lost a Friend Monday Night prayers go out to my fallen brother in arms and his family. Sad to hear.

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