We at Pat's 605 Cyclery bike shop in Downey were saddened to hear of yesterday's tragic shooting in Colorado. We got news that a bicyclist riding across the country was one of the fifty who were injured
in the shooting, which killed twelve people.
The cyclist, Stephen
Martin of Connecticut, was on a cross-country trip with his friend Ethan,
and decided to go to the movies with a friend at the Aurora, Colorado theater, where the shooting occurred.
Martin was shot in the back of the neck, and sustained other injuries from
shrapnel. He underwent surgery for his injuries, and is recovering in the hospital.
He says hopes to continue
and finish his cross country ride, which has been in planning for three
years. Martin said he has not yet been told whether or when he will be able to
finish, but he is hopeful. "In some sense, I'd feel like if we can't
complete it, it's like the terrorists have really won...I have some scars, but
I'll be fine," he said. "I really want to ride."
Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragedy. Stephen
Martin, we are inspired by your spirit, and wish you the very best in your recovery.
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