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Lewis County ABATE

Tragedy Strikes the Ackermans

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The Ackerman’s, Friends, family, brothers and sisters were stricken with a tragedy. Loren “Lowrider” and Shelli Ackerman were in a horrific accident on their motorcycle traveling back from Sturges. While the details remain unclear as to the cause, what we do know is that Shelli and Low were life flighted to the hospital with numerous injuries. Currently, if you know the unfortunate details about the amount of trauma, then the family wants you to know. If not, please understand that the last thing the family needs to do is continue to repeat and relive the details over and over. The family is forever grateful and appreciative of the outburst of love, prayers and passion to want help and do something.

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Unfortunately, Shelli passed away from her injuries. Lowrider is currently in a rehab facility. He will be home soon.

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Due to many of you that have reached out asking to donate. The link below will allow you to process a donation that will go directly to Low and his families needs. Additionally, as the condition of Low develops and changes please allow the family time to process and we will get the information they choose to share out.

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Donate to Low and the Ackerman family

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Coordinator Report

Hello Everyone,

I wish I could come out and share all the excitement we had in August, but there really wasn’t. 

It saddens me when I have to report on such a tragedy. As most of you know Low and Shelli were in a horrific motorcycle accident while traveling back from Sturgis this year.  The tragedy was so sudden that most of us are still in just shock over it. Shelli passed away unfortunately leaving her husband Loren Ackerman, her three sons Kevin, Tyler and Scotty. Along with her precious grandson Otto and amazing daughter in law Mackenzie and just many more loved ones.  Lowrider is currently in rehab dealing with his injuries and facing the unfortunate reality.  While Shelli will be forever missed be sure to keep Lowrider in your thoughts and prayers. 

As if we didn’t have enough tragedy one of our life long members Debi Mosher suffered a massive heart attack. Thankfully medical services were able to help and get her the treatment she needed. She is on a long road of recovery as well.  I wish it ended there but our new member Thomas Costello and another member of ABATE unexpectedly passed away due to heart attacks  the last part of August as well. You will be missed!

Our 20th Annual Kickback Campout went on as planned and it was a great time as always. Unfortunately the rain came in and gave us a pretty good beating on Saturday night. Patrons still made the best out of it. Filling the tent with friendship and fun while the storm carried on throughout the night.

Nominations have been made, and the vote will be at our last meeting in September for the next quorum.

Current nominations are:

Gary Knutter - Coordinator
Lowrider / Paul Mordick - Deputy Coordinator
William Dye - Treasurer
Jennifer Knutter - Secretary.

If you would like to nominate any one for any of these positions please be at the our meeting on September 11 to add your appointment.   Vote will be on September 25th and seating October 9th.


Finally, Low, I can’t express the pain and sorrow that members of the chapter are enduring in your time of need and none of us can comprehend the hurt and pain you are going through. Just know that Shelli touched each and every one of us in a special way and she will be forever missed! Take comfort knowing that she always did everything she loved and loved doing everything she did with you by her side.

With a heavy heart and shear gratitude for everyone that has answered the call for support. 

Thank you,
Gary Knutter
Coordinator

UPCOMING EVENTS
22SEP

41st Annual Oyster Run

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Sunday, Sep 22nd

Anacortes, WA

Vendors, Live Music,

Cossack Drill Team

This is a free event. No official starting point. No time schedule. No required route.

We don't care what you ride. We don't care if you drive, walk, crawl, sail or swim. Everyone is Welcome! 

MEETING INFORMATION

Our September meetings will be on the 11th and 25th. We meet the second and fourth Wednesday of the month., Social hour starts at 6PM. Business meeting at 7PM. Guests are welcome. We meet at the Oakview Grange in Centralia.

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Oakview Grange

2715 N Pearl St

Centralia, WA

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ABATE OF WASHINGTON

2024 Spring Opener is in the books. A good time was had by all. Thank you to all the people that help put it together. 

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There is plenty to do this summer. Keep and eye on our EVENT page for rides and happenings. STEAM will be coming up in October.

GALLERY
NEWS
SPONSORS

 Check out the photos from some of our past events.   A good time was had by all! 

  • Watch MCrider's video on being  "The Greatest Risk".

  • Read the bulletin from the Motorcycle Rider's Foundation.

  • Read Erin's Chaplain Tid Bit.

  • Contact information for your state Representatives.

Be sure to visit our Sponsors. Support the sponsors that support us and let them know you saw them on our website.

 

 If you want to be a sponsor or renew your sponsorship. Email us at lewiscountyabate@gmail.com  Your business will be listed on our website and in our monthly Newsletter.

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