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By Alex Kuretz • October 12, 2008

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  1. Tim Huffam Oct 19th, 2008 at 5:03 pm

    Woos – ya great big numpty! All this.. for a bed bath??? I trust they’ve reserved the best nurse for you… a strapping 6 footer… called Dave ;-)

    Seriously though, really sorry to hear about your situation. I hope you heal really quick mate – I’m sure you will as you always were a tough bugger.

    Hi and regards to Megan and the Clark whanau.

    Cheers
    Tim (yes… timmy-tight-pants!)

    PS, have you been subjected to a catheda? – ooooo – nasty!… all the lads will be sympathising!

  2. Gaylene Spencer-(nee Bentley) Oct 19th, 2008 at 5:04 pm

    Hi Aaron,I am your dads cousin Gaylene, (Aunty Marys daughter).I read of your accident in yesterdays paper and was saddened.I havent seen you for many years but remember visiting the farm and yourself ,Megan and Danny were playing in the pool.I remember the smell of cow dung and drinking fresh cows milk.Recently i relived that when Perry showed us around the farm.Aaron my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.John,Raye and Megan if there is anything i can do back in NZ just let me know . i am only to happy to help out.I live in Akld.

  3. Alex Kuretz Oct 19th, 2008 at 7:28 pm

    Hey Clarkie, the other morning while taking Jackson to daycare, out of the blue he asked “Did you go to see Clarkie? Does he still have lots of owwies?” He’s also been telling several people about you, I think you’re his mind frequently. I think he’s pretty in touch for a 3-year old!

    You’re in the all out thoughts here, it’s hard to get the words to say, but we think and talk about you a lot. Heal up soon!

    Alex, Lynn, and Jack

  4. Aaron Haas Oct 19th, 2008 at 8:34 pm

    Clarkie,

    You are in my thoughts and prayers. You amaze all of us out at the track and I know you can do it with your recovery.

  5. JACKIE JONES Oct 20th, 2008 at 12:56 am

    TEDDI,AARON,SCOTT JUST A NOTE TO LET YOU KNOW WE ARE THINKING AND PRAYING FOR YOU. WE MET THE THREE OF YOU LAST OCTOBER IN DEADWOOD,SD, WHEN YOU CAME OUT AND SURPRISED YOUR FOLKS. THAT WAS REALLY NEAT. REMEMBER, AARON IS IN GODS HANDS AND THE BEST DRS THAT ARE WHERE YOU ARE. WE ARE GOING TO DEADWOOD THIS WEEK AGAIN WITH YOUR FOLKS. WE KEEP POSTED ON AARONS PROGRESS FROM THEM. YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYERS. LARRY AND JACKIE JONES

  6. Richard Huffam Oct 20th, 2008 at 2:03 am

    Geez mate, I know it’s been a while, but I wasn’t expecting to see you in the NZ Herald for the wrong reason. Hope you get better real soon – I know you will. Sounds like you’re being well looked after over there.

    All the best to you and the whanau
    Rich

  7. Tim Godshall Oct 20th, 2008 at 5:46 am

    Clarkie, I just read about what happened and my prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family. I am sure you will be up and out in good health soon. Keep up the fight, your great attitude, and strength will pull you through.
    Tim

  8. PJ and Paige Oct 20th, 2008 at 5:47 am

    Aaron,

    It great to hear the update about you being alert and being your usual self! We’re watching the site for updates (thanks Megan and Alex!).

    Keep the Kiwi Spirit strong and we’ll be watching along and praying as you beat this!

    PJ

  9. Bill Stone Oct 20th, 2008 at 9:09 am

    Aaron,

    I just got the word of your accident today and after reading through the pages and pages of messages, I am happy to hear of your strides to recovery. What a lucky guy you are to have the tremendous support of your family and multitude of friends. It seems you continue to inspire people, just as I remember in the early days of the Aprilia Cup. You’re in a different race now but the same grit and determination will help you win again. I, along with all of your friends here, are watching this battle. And we are all hoping and praying for another Clarkie victory. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Bill

  10. Jen Evenson at MMP Oct 20th, 2008 at 10:04 am

    Welcome back Aaron. Good to hear that you’re awake and “with it”! I’m looking forward to hearing how the surgery goes today. Be strong!

    Hugs to all of you!
    Jen

  11. Gary Poole Oct 20th, 2008 at 10:50 am

    Good luck with the surgery today and keep up the good work
    with the recovery.
    Let us know if you need the Idaho contingent to come down and
    sort that nurse out!

    Gary

  12. Wyeth Jackson Oct 20th, 2008 at 1:38 pm

    Good luck today Aaron! So glad to read the updates that you’re back to being grumpy, that’s fantastic progress. ;) Tedi and Scott you’re in our thoughts, and all of the rest of the family too. We’re praying for a gentle recovery from the surgery.

    Best wishes to everyone,
    Wyeth & Aaron

  13. Lesley Donelley and family from Parua Bay Tavern Oct 20th, 2008 at 1:54 pm

    Hi to all the Clarks,
    Thinking of you all today and hope the surgery goes well. Aaron must be enjoying having you all around him giving him strength.
    Beautiful weather back here in Whangarei for a change. Called into Mondos yesterday Raye and all the staff seem to be intact (I think)!!!
    Love from us all, keep up the good work.
    Lesley, Murray and family
    xx

  14. Angela Skinner Oct 20th, 2008 at 2:18 pm

    Hi

    Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you lots here in New Zealand. It sounds like you have a great support crew in both family and friends. Take care of yourself

    Lots of love

    Angela Skinner

  15. Sue McKinney Oct 20th, 2008 at 2:22 pm

    Thinking of you all every minute. I know Aaron can do this. He is swamped with love and his determination will see him through. My heart goes out to all of you today. I wish there was something we could do to help.

    All our love

    Sue, Rob, Deb, Frazer & Hayden and all the families

  16. Brian Whipple Oct 20th, 2008 at 2:38 pm

    Our prayers continue for your recovery and good health, Aaron.

    Thanks to those who keep this site updated with progress reports, as we check back often!

  17. Holly Ricker Oct 20th, 2008 at 4:49 pm

    Hi again,
    I just wanted to send you all another message to let you know that you are constantly in my thoughts. I can’t wait to come visit when things have become a bit more stable. It has been so nice to have this website to check in on your progress- and to see all the people that you have met in your life. It is nice to see the Loudon crew post too- brings back memories for us of home :) You have even more people pulling for you than have posted here- We send your progress on to all the people you have met at our house- all the crazy red sox fans that keep you up late on race nights yelling at the TV…we lost last night- I think all our energy was focused on a much more important person in Colorado. Get well Aaron! And use those eyebrows to tell Scott and Tedi- and your family from NZ- to make sure they rest, eat, and care for themselves too- we are all worried about them just as much as you. You have the easy job- You just get to lie there in bed and get sponge baths and nice drugs- they actually have to sit awake and worry!!
    If there is anything at all that I can help with please let me know- My love to all of you,
    Holly

  18. XBAM Oct 20th, 2008 at 6:51 pm

    Thank you so much for keeping the posts up so consistently, I check it 5 times a day. Clarkie you are in my thoughts and I think good thoughts for you all day long. Tedi, Scott and Aaron’s family – though I haven’t met all of you, I send you my warmest regards and know that Clarkie has the best possible team behind him.
    Just wanted to share a story about Aaron and how great he is with you – Tedi knows this one, but for those of you who don’t – Aaron and I knew each other in passing from my first season with the MRA in 2007, so in ‘08 when I began branching out to the AZ and UT series it took me by surprise when Clarkie took the initiative to post nice things about me on the forums when I wrote on the boards to introduce myself. To have someone I didn’t know very well look out for me and try to help my small business grow meant more to me than I can tell you. Not only did he post good things about my business, he supported my efforts by hooking up some friends out in AZ with sports massage when he wasn’t even there.
    Clarkie’s the only racer who has traveled this year to all the venues I have, from AZ to UT to CO and NE…and it’s been good to see him and get to know him and Tedi and Scott. I’ll always remember his kindness and generosity and as someone who has never hesitated to put 1000% into everything I do, I look to him as an inspiration.
    Thank you so much Aaron; I am wishing you a speedy recovery.

  19. Cheryl Thompson (nee Ferguson) Oct 20th, 2008 at 7:12 pm

    Well I must say I was shocked to read the Northern Advocate here in Whangarei NZ and see that smiley face I remember so well from School. I will keep track of your progress Aaron. Hello there to Megan and Mrs Clark, stay nice and strong for him, and please pass on my regards to his wife.

    Lots of Love from NZ, Cheryl

  20. Ennis and Dave Francis Oct 20th, 2008 at 8:57 pm

    Hi John and Raye.
    Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you during this very trying time. Hukerenui/Maromaku ites are bred pretty tough, so I’m sure you will all pull through this in time! Take care, and all good wishes and positive vibes are sent your way.
    Cheers, Ennis and Dave Francis.

  21. Karen Gillespie Oct 20th, 2008 at 10:57 pm

    Hey there… Cousin Karen here again. I’m glad to see the surgery seems to have gone well. I”ve been thinking about you all the whole day…

    I haven’t seen Aaron for years, since we were kids really – and so it would be fair to say I don’t really know him at all – just what I remember from when he was terrorising Megan and I…lol…

    …what I do know about Aaron though I have learned from this website and I have discovered that he is very loved, very respected and a downright awesome ‘kiwi’ bloke. The very fact that this website was created says enough and reading through the messages and comments makes me want to know him.

    Kia kaha Aaron and big hugs to Aunty Raye, Uncle John, Megan and even though I don’t know you either, big hugs to Tedi and Scott. xx

  22. Hayden SKinner Oct 21st, 2008 at 2:00 am

    Hey There!!! Good to hear everything went well…. It’s awesome there is such a good group by your side. Great to hear the updates from Mum via Ray. I know it’s been said alot around here but Our thoughts are with you all!! Your all doing a great job. Keep it up Aaron..

    Love Hayden And Rebecca (NZ)

  23. ian richardson Oct 21st, 2008 at 2:56 am

    great news everything went well for Aaron. lisa and I are still pulling hard for you guys. more power too Aaron and family……cheers guys

  24. Patrick Oct 21st, 2008 at 7:20 am

    We are praying for your full recovery Aaron. Take care and Heal quickly.

    Cheers

  25. lee waldman Oct 21st, 2008 at 8:45 am

    hay Aaron, your on the 3rd lap of a 28 lap race. you just got bumped of the track in turn 4 and fell back to 12th position. you grit your teeth and one by one you pick’em off. my money is on you baby!! I,m sure you’re going to need that grit and determination on your road to recovery.
    keep on moving forward!!!!! your friend lee

  26. Jennifer Eads Oct 21st, 2008 at 10:35 am

    Just wanted to say “YAY” that the surgery went well and Clarkie is resting comfortably.

    I check in on this website each day and am so happy to hear of the progress he is making.

    I love the updates!

  27. Craig Bradley Oct 21st, 2008 at 10:42 am

    Hey Aaron, sorry to hear you’ve taken a bit of a knock. Huff sent me a link to the Northern Advocate article – you make front page news for THIS!?! Your rise to Whangarei fame should’ve been for all your achievements over the years on the race track..! Mate, I am sorry we lost touch over the years but I do visit your Mum’s cafe whenever I am home and catch up on your news with her. I am living in Oregon in the good ol’ US and A with wife and three kids. It’s a long way from those old days of Motocross in Whangas and having you take my bike to the track for me as I could not race Sunday mornings for ‘religious’ reasons… Looks like your lifelong generosity on and off the track has won you more than a few friends. Get well soon and our prayers are with you and your wonderful family. I am impressed with the friends you have made over the years – what a great, supportive bunch of people. The Yanks are pretty cool people, I married one and made a few more! God bless, Craig.

  28. DALE TWEEDIE Oct 21st, 2008 at 12:02 pm

    Hi to you all I ,m glad to here Arron,s surgery went well.My love and prays for healing are for Aaron and strength and comfort for Tedi ,Scott Raye, John and Megan. I hope all goes well to day. Big hugs to all from new zealand.xxxx oooo

  29. Ashli and Hoopty MRA #33 Oct 21st, 2008 at 12:54 pm

    So happy to hear the good news about his surgery. Your posts are fantastically descriptive and we love hearing all the good news. Clarkie is a scrapper all right :o ) Thank you for keeping us so updated!!!! Keep trucking Clark!

    Ashli and Hoopty

  30. Chris Taylor Oct 21st, 2008 at 1:19 pm

    Well Wishes from AZ. I have been holding my breath for about two weeks now and feel like i can finally let out a sigh of relief for the good results of the surgery. Tara and I and the girls are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers daily. Best wishes and hugs to you all.

  31. Felix Da Cat Oct 21st, 2008 at 1:25 pm

    Many thanks for the updates on Aaron’s progress. Good to hear the op went well.

    You go Clarkie, you’re a tough cookie. Well wishes from the dark continent that you will be strong again soon.

    Cheers,
    Felix da Cat

  32. Yoshi and Mura Oct 21st, 2008 at 2:05 pm

    The bed has been cold and the couch is lonely. We are anxiously awaiting your return for sole purpose of keeping us warm; because really, that is what you are good for ;-) This situation is unacceptable. We are positive you miss our purring and will be returning home soon so we may again grace you with our presence and allow you to scratch our precious heads.

    Meow Meow,
    Yoshi and Mira

  33. Erc Angelo Oct 21st, 2008 at 4:14 pm

    Dear Raye and Megan

    Sally and I thinking of you constantly. obviously receiving updates from Ray. He seems okay Raye!! even serving tables and thankfully the staff are supporting him. As he and I discussed yesterday, whats relevant and whats not certainly becomes very clear!! Love to you both and while we havent met Aaron, love to him too. I look foward to working with you and the Trust.

    Erc xoxo

  34. Steph Grant Oct 21st, 2008 at 6:34 pm

    Hi John, sorry to hear of Aarons accident, am thinking of you all. Missing you in the bookshop mate.
    Take care and love to you all
    Stephanie Grant
    Whangarei

  35. Tonya Destarac Oct 21st, 2008 at 7:31 pm

    Hey guys!

    You ALL are amazing!! Sounds like he is doing better. That’s awesome!

    Clarkie, hang in there. You have an awesome Pit Crew from the Hospital to Denver to NZ!! You are in our thoughts & prayers!!

    Tedi, Biscuit is waiting to see you! I think you may actually spoil him more than I do. If you need anything please call. You can get my number from Josh.

    Scott, sounds like you truly ARE the Rock!

    Hang in there! Each day will be a little better! Little by little…One day at a time!

    XO Tonya & Brian #38

  36. chad and elaine wentz Oct 21st, 2008 at 9:30 pm

    We are soooo glad to see that Aaron is doing well. He is always on our mind and prayers. Hope to see you soon mate!

  37. Daphne and Herb. Perrett Oct 21st, 2008 at 10:13 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers and love are with you all at this worrying time.You will all be strong and Aaron will win through. Prayers constantly with you. Daphne and Herb. 2 Tui Grove, Paihia.

  38. Lesley Donelley and family from Parua Bay Tavern Oct 21st, 2008 at 10:57 pm

    Hi Raye and all the Clarks,
    Caught up with Ray at Parua Bay tonight and pleased to hear that the 2nd op went well. What a strong young man Aaron must be. Thinking of you all, we’re sure all our good vibes are getting through.
    Looking forward to seeing you all back here in N.Z. sometime soon.
    Love from us all at the ‘Tavern on the Water.’
    Lesley and family, Parua Bay, New Zealand.

  39. Ted Stimac Oct 22nd, 2008 at 8:02 am

    Hi Clarkie, it was great to see you and Scott Friday at Laguna. My wife and I stoped buy on our scooter to talk about your direct hit we saw you had with the lapper at Miller. It was fun hearing your on board explanation.
    Candice and I have been checking the site every day, we are so happy you are getting better.

    Great updates every one. Thanks.

  40. Tom Beagle Oct 22nd, 2008 at 8:19 am

    aaron, it is great to see you finding your way through this. As i said in an earlier message, you are destined to be the king of this mountain as well.
    You are in my thought every day, i have put a picture of you in a race as my computer wallpaper. Maybe you willl remember or maybe not, but i always remember you “scolding’ me at Gingerman back in 2001 about trying to ride my Mille like a Motocross bike. That little tip stays with me on the racetrack even now, almost 9 years later.

    You are a great man Mr. Clark and everyone is pulling hard for you.

    tom

  41. Noelle & Rex Coulthard Oct 22nd, 2008 at 1:36 pm

    Aaron & his whole (extended) family are in our thoughts & prayers every day!!! We will continue to hold a vision of him FULLY RECOVERED, & are deeply touched by all that this racing community has done to offer support!!! Much love & healing blessings, Noelle & Rex

  42. Ray-Ray Oct 22nd, 2008 at 5:49 pm

    Just thinking about you! Hope you had a restful day!

  43. Hot Carl Oct 22nd, 2008 at 7:13 pm

    Keep pulling man! My wife Lacy and I are thinking about you and your family every day. And here’s another HUGE thanks to Josh, Glenn and Brownie!! Heal up my friend!

  44. denise collins Oct 22nd, 2008 at 11:42 pm

    hi guys,mum has just texted me today to say Aaron had being in a serious accident,thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family hope you get well soon. your cousin denise and paul,jordan,dana from inside pakistan

  45. Arwen Oct 23rd, 2008 at 1:22 am

    Hi Aaron, Megan and Team

    Great to hear that you all made it thru the past few days, I have been thinking of you all lots and checking regularly for the updates. I am not sure if you have been reading these messages out to Aaron or not Megan, (or others) but I assume over the weeks to come he will not be able to do much other than listen so figure the odd entry might help pass another long minute or two. Funny some of the memories you get when something like this happens. I keep remembering Aaron and Mark de Latour at yours and Susans 21st Megan, down on their knees singing with all their might, al-be-it after a few drinks. Recording material for sure :-) . Keep fighting, thinking of you loads. cuidate mucho.

  46. PJ and Paige Oct 23rd, 2008 at 6:02 am

    We’re still watching a praying for you Aaron! Keep up the great fight, and thanks to everyone keeping the updates going while you’re busy supporting Aaron!

  47. DALE TWEEDIE Oct 23rd, 2008 at 12:38 pm

    HI GLAD TO HERE AARON RESTING WELL HE NEEDS THAT TO HEAL.WE ALL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR AARON AND YOU ALL. RAYE I THINK OF YOU OFTEN AND SEND YOU ANOTHER BIG HUG. BRENDAN, SARAH AND BETH SEND LOVE AND GOOD WISHES TO AARON AND YOU ALL.BRENDAN SAYS AARON A GREAT FIGHTER AND HE,LL WIN. THANK YOU ALL FOR KEEPING US UP DATED ON THE WEB. I HAVE SOME IDEAS FOR RAISING FUND IN N.Z BUT WILL WAIT AND DISCUSS THIS WITH RAYE BLESSINGSFROM N.Z.XXXXX

  48. Jill Hartles Oct 23rd, 2008 at 2:32 pm

    Hi Aaron, Raye, John, Megan & Aaron’s partner
    You are all so very much in my prayers. Asron I know how resilient you are, determined and when you were working on a project in class that interested you, you put 100% effort in and achieved. I know you will be doing the same now as you work on recovering from this accident.
    Kia kaha, go well, with prayerful love to you all,Jill

  49. Sue & Rob McKinney Oct 23rd, 2008 at 3:19 pm

    Hi to you Bedside Sitters. Wonderful news about the MRI. You must all be feeling a tiny bit relieved. It will be a long hard road still but hopefully you can all relax a little. Keep fighting Aaron. You are definitley our Kiwi Steve Austin – 6 Million Dollar Man!!!

    All our love

    Sue, Rob, Deb, Frazer and Hayden

  50. Duncan Oct 23rd, 2008 at 3:51 pm

    thanks for keeping us all informed, we’re watching closely and sending you all our thoughts Aaron, you’re all doing so great, Megan and team you guys are brilliant, get well soon Aaron
    Duncan

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