Oregon state legislator Jason Atkinson (R-Central Point) sent out an email update to friends and supporters last week. It was regarding a freak incident eight weeks ago that left his right leg/kneecap in shambles due to a gunshot wound.
He’s undergone major surgery and the former bike racer (and supporter of several bike-friendly bills last legislative session) is just now looking down the road to recovery. Check out the photo and the email below:
To All-
I’ve been helping a buddy prep for a race in the morning: The (Jean Chinn Memorial) Mt. Ashland Hill Climb from Lithia Park to Mt. Ashland, originally named after another friend who died tragically-Jean Chinn. For years Jean was one of the most competitive women cyclists in Oregon and Northern California.
Tonight I worked on his Cervelo in the same place my life changed 8 weeks ago. At the end, I just had to throw my leg over and make sure “it still felt right.”
It does, it did, and it will-
Hopefully Jason will be out riding again by next spring. Either way, it’s good to see him back on the bike!
Good to hear you\’re feeling better!
Take Care of Yourself!
All The Best!
K\’Tesh
Glad Your Feeling better Jason.
have a speedy recovery Jason – and hang in there! Good to see you on a bike again.
Everything will be great now if he just changes that (R) to a (D).
glad he\’s okay, and what bork said. this should at least change his republican idea that any idiot who wants one should have a loaded gun anywhere they want one.
Glad to hear he is doing better. When I heard bullet to the knee I thought he wouldn\’t be able to walk on 2 legs again. Maybe his friend will consider purchasing a better firearm than a Derringer. Maybe a S&W or Walther.