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Lightning Strike Kills Man on Motorcycle

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Troy Gentzler, 45, was volunteering for Bikers Against Child Abuse when he died.

(April 27) -- A Lawrence, Kan., man died Saturday after he was struck by a bolt of lightning as he and six companions rode their motorcycles through a rainstorm, the Lawrence Journal-World reported.
Troy Gentzler, 45, was killed shortly after visiting an abuse victim for the northeast Kansas chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse.
The bolt struck as the group was traveling between the towns of Grantville and Perry.
"You can sum it up in one word: bizarre," Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Herrig told the newspaper.
A woman riding next to Gentzler was injured in the accident. She was treated at a hospital and released.
Bikers Against Child Abuse supports children who have suffered physical or sexual abuse. Members of Gentzler's chapter conducted their annual tour Saturday, visiting people who had been in the program for several years, the Journal-World reported. Gentzler had been a member for about two years.
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Stevebjones915

08:24 AMApr 28 2009

He must of been living the good life for he Died with no pain, Fast and doing what he loved to do Helping other & Rideing. Sure hope I can go that way. Nows he's riding where there is no bug's & your bike stays clean for ever..unclebuck..Destin,Fl.

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Rdnkmomfl

08:20 AMApr 28 2009

It kills me when people comment on others they know nothing about. The closest some of you negative people have ever been to a rider is watching a documentary on tv. We ride in at least 4 charity runs a month, you'd be suprised how much money riders bring into your community and local charities. My bf's husband was killed in a Toys for Tots run, tell me how evil he is?

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FantasticMike

08:12 AMApr 28 2009

Wow, god speaks.

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Dvldogdw

08:05 AMApr 28 2009

RIP Brother , We each live our own lives , make our own decisions and then we deal with the outcomes. No better peace than being with our "kind " feelin the wind and chewing up asphalt". Respect is free , give it to get it ! Long live 81, Devildog

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Gordonmacwilliam

07:37 AMApr 28 2009

Lightening can travel a mile through air. The three inches of tire rubber of a motor vehicle tire will make no difference. The reason a car or truck is safe is that the occupants are surrounded by well conducting metal and electricity takes the path of least resistance. You are not safe from lightening in a rag top.

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Dawgzog2

07:33 AMApr 28 2009

Where does it say he was a Hell's Angel? No where! Because you ride and belong to a group of riders, doesn't mean you are a Hell's anything. GOD Bless him for the good work he was doing that day and imagine being able to die doing something you loved! He is at peace now!

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Cid14u

07:31 AMApr 28 2009

I'm sure he is pleased with the way he went.

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Myjeremy73

07:20 AMApr 28 2009

MorninGLorrie43 07:07 AMApr 28 2009 Your Hells Angel Story is a good one PLEASE DON'T LET IT FADE.This world needs all the help we can get. At least put it on paper somewhere.ok. I don't ride anymore, but I WILL. This too shall end<and soon I hope.

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Iipripper007

07:16 AMApr 28 2009

I have ridden since i was old enough to walk, its a passion bikers share. This guy was doing what he loved to do and for a fantastic cause. I cant imagine why the Big Man decided to take him, i am sure He had His reason<s>. Rest in Peace brother...my complete and heartfelt sympathies to your family and friends. God Bless.

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MorninGLorrie43

07:07 AMApr 28 2009

to:Xlttydu--PLEASE don't say anything about "Hells Angels" Bikers! When i was a young teenager,a group of HELLS ANGELS BIKERS saved my life,and the life of my friend as well!! We were walking to a local "DQ" and as we got close to the intersection,we noticed a number of Bikers underneath a bunch of shade trees,and we kinda slowed down a little,a man in a car stopped and tried to force us into his car,the Bikers saw it ,and came to our rescue!! One Biker "hollered" at the man,as he was walking towards us,and it scared the man so,he took off!! If it hadn't been for them,we most likely would have been dead.SO-MANY THANKS TO THE HELLS ANGELS BIKERS THAT SAVED OUR LIVES THAT DAY!!!

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