Accidents on the road can be dangerous, resulting in the death of loved ones. If you’ve been in a vehicle or bike accident and can’t thank God enough for your survival, you know how miserable, apprehensive, and emotional trauma it causes on yourself and family members. In this story a family had to experience this heartbreaking trauma and tragedy.
Family and friends of a Florida father who was killed in a bike crash that gravely injured his 8-year-old son gathered for a candlelight memorial and ride in his honour.
David Parham was killed Friday afternoon in a motorcycle accident. A 71-year-old driver pulled out before him while he was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle with his little kid, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report.
The 41-year-old leaves behind his 8-year-old son Jase, his adolescent stepdaughter, and his better half of right around two years.
His sibling Kenneth described his brother as an incredible person who adored his kid and cherished his family and would do anything for anyone.
David’s cousin Heather Rhyne expressed that Dave was active, sweet, mindful, kind, adoring, cherished everyone. He was a huge teddy bear.
“It took our lives. It shattered us. “This is something you don’t want to happen in your family,” she remarked, referring to her cousin’s death in an accident.
Parham’s young child is as yet recuperating in the hospital from major wounds including a broke pelvis. He’s on a ventilator and hasn’t been informed that his father has passed away.
“It will be difficult. The last thing he did is call out for his daddy,” his cousin added.
A GoFundMe campaign has garnered more than $2,000 toward a $50,000 goal to assist Parham’s wife with unforeseen expenses and to permit her to focus on visiting her child who is in the hospital which is an hour from their home.
David had begun a new job three months prior to his accident, therefore he had no advantages or life insurance, according to his family.
Relatives have likewise made shirts, koozies, and key chains in Parham’s honor and memory. Any cash raised will likewise go to his significant other to assist with unanticipated expenses and hospital bills.
“It is hard, going from a spouse with a caring husband and two youngsters to being a widow with two kids and having to do it all alone,” his cousin noted.
According to the media source, officers say the 71-year-old driver has not been cited yet, but charges will be filed soon.
Parham’s family are requesting that drivers be mindful on the streets. “Look out for bikes. Please, that is someone’s kid, that is someone’s family, someone’s dad,” Rhyne added. “There’s an excess of bike mishaps, there are such a large number of death on bikes, it is frightening. Just take a second more. You might be able to save someone’s life.”
My heart breaks for the family of this man. Rest in peace and may he find happiness in the hereafter. Hoping and praying his young boy causes a full and fast recuperation and the family to get all the help and care they need through this troublesome time.
