Hello everyone, it's been a long time since I've been on. Just wanted to come on and say to EVERYONE out there to be safe. My cousin and I went out together for a day trip in Dolgeville,NY yesterday (3/19/04). We started out at 6:15am and hit the road. We stopped for some breakfast and continued on. We got to the Fasttrack gas station and unloaded the sleds. Everything was going great we kidded about me haveing my shoes tied because of the incident I had early in the seasion in my back yard!! We started out and headed to trail 8C. We were planning on going to Boonville. The trails were alittle sticky and bare in some spots but, we continued on. About a half mile up the trail I lost sight of my cousin. I approached the turn to see him lying on the ground next to a tree with his sled about twenty feet beyond him. I instantly got out my cell phone and dialed 911. They sent an emergancy crew as quick as possible to the scene. I knew from looking at him when I approached that it would be bad. All he said coherently was "That was stupid.....it was just stupid." He then began to just mumble....and eventually passed out. The ambulance took him to near by Little Falls hospital where his was pronounced dead on arrival. This is two incidents for me this year but I would let you know I will continue to ride. The sled he was riding was a 2002 Arctic Cat ZR800 and he had been riding since he was six years old. He died enjoying what he loved to do. Guys be safe and take care. You never know what could happen. Paul I'll Always love you!!!

deeply sorry to hear about your loss, condolences to you and your family

My condolences to you, the family and friends.

I'm sorry. My prayers are with you.

My best to you and his family.....................Rick.

my sympathy to you and the family. Ron

sorry to here about your lose

Originally posted by Xtremeski74@Mar 20 2004, 12:30 PM
Hello everyone, it's been a long time since I've been on. Just wanted to come on and say to EVERYONE out there to be safe. My cousin and I went out together for a day trip in Dolgeville,NY yesterday (3/19/04). We started out at 6:15am and hit the road. We stopped for some breakfast and continued on. We got to the Fasttrack gas station and unloaded the sleds. Everything was going great we kidded about me haveing my shoes tied because of the incident I had early in the seasion in my back yard!! We started out and headed to trail 8C. We were planning on going to Boonville. The trails were alittle sticky and bare in some spots but, we continued on. About a half mile up the trail I lost sight of my cousin. I approached the turn to see him lying on the ground next to a tree with his sled about twenty feet beyond him. I instantly got out my cell phone and dialed 911. They sent an emergancy crew as quick as possible to the scene. I knew from looking at him when I approached that it would be bad. All he said coherently was "That was stupid.....it was just stupid." He then began to just mumble....and eventually passed out. The ambulance took him to near by Little Falls hospital where his was pronounced dead on arrival. This is two incidents for me this year but I would let you know I will continue to ride. The sled he was riding was a 2002 Arctic Cat ZR800 and he had been riding since he was six years old. He died enjoying what he loved to do. Guys be safe and take care. You never know what could happen. Paul I'll Always love you!!!
my condolences to you and your family

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.

man that really sucks, i ride around the same spot you do (near Utica) we have alot a deaths latly it seems

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,

It's the worse senerio possible. My condolences.
Wayne

I'm deeply sorry to hear about this tragic loss. I couldn't imagine seeing first-hand a close family member or friend suffer, my thoughts go out to you and to your cousin Paul's family.

Sorry for your loss. Don't forget about your well being, an incident like that may take some help to deal with. Dave

my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family,,,,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Really sorry to hear about your loss, all my best to your family and his.
-Jay

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. Myself and the family appreciate that. I talked to his wife yesterday to answer all her questions about what happened. I told her that I posted this. Her reply was to tell you all to be very careful. You may think your invincible while riding but your not. She also said to be safe and keep the sport going. Thats what her husband would want! So, again I would say be safe I'll see you all on the trails! http://www.legacy.com/timesunion-albany/Le...ersonId=2047549 (http://www.legacy.com/timesunion-albany/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=2047549)

Very sorry to hear about your cousin Xtremeski, its scarry how quick things can happen :( . My prayes go out to you and your family.

my thoughts and prayers are for you and your family. so very sorry abou your lose.

I am so sorry to hear about your cousin, how sad. My prayers go out to you and your family, and to all the snowmobilers on earth, God bless all of us and keep us safe, Kevin

As I read your post I kept hoping you would say he was hurt badly, but would be ok.
I got a lump in my throat and felt sick in my stomach when you said he didn't make it.
I don't know what to say but I'm very sorry.
I'd like to wish you and his family to try and be strong during this time.
God bless you all.
Carl

we would like to send our deepest sypathy from my family to yours.

Bad news....God be with you and your family.

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and his family.
Always live life to it's fullest, you never know when it will be your time to go.
Sheri

Even though this is very sad, like you said, atleast he was doing something he loved. My prayers go out to you and his family and friends.
Robb

That was tough to read. I wish all affected the best.

That was very tough to read. We lost a friend riding last year in much the same way. You have my deepest sympathies.

I am very sorry, my prayers go out for you and his family.

Sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathies to you and his families.

Always remember you have a large extended family here for support.

My thoughts and prayers to your Family :(

So very sorry to here about your loss.

So sad to hear of your loss.
We all need to be careful out there. God Bless.

Thank you all again for your support in this tough time for our family. This post is going to be added to his scrapbook for his kids when they get older. Again thank you very much. I hope to see you on the trails next year. Jason