A great story about Brett posted on web forum site Motorcycle Addicts.org by Dale Hallgren.
Dale, thanks for a well written article.
The Cole Family
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
AMA weekend
Brett with Jake Zemke
Brett with Josh Hayes
Brett with Miguel Duhamel
Hello everyone! You haven’t heard from me in a while; so, I thought I would post.
This past April’s AMA races were the best yet for the Cole family. Brett had first class treatment, and because we are his family, we got special treatment as well.
Betsy R. got passes for us that allowed us to enter the 2nd floor of the paddock building. It was great being able to watch the races from there - inside the temperature controlled building! And the free food was great! These passes also got us into parking lot A. They also gave us access to the courtesy vans. (The vans will pick you up anywhere and drop you off anywhere!) Thank you Betsy!!
For those of you that do not know, Brian Pope from Fox 6 News contacted Brett and asked if he could do a story on him. Of course, we all said yes. Cameraman Allen (our new friend) went out to Little Talley and recorded Brett riding. He did a great job! Then Allen and Fox 6 News reporter Sheldon Haygood (another new friend) came to the house, in Trussville, and interviewed the family. The story aired on Fox 6 News on, Sunday, April 27, around 5:00 pm. Fox 6 team did a wonderful job!
We saw Allen at the races and he got passes for Brett and me to go to the 3rd floor of the paddock building and meet some of the racers. We watched Speed TV interview the race winners. Brett got to meet, shake hands with, and have his photo taken with several racers including Jake Zemke, Josh Hayes, and Miguel Duhamel. These guys are all so very nice.
Jake Zemke autographed his podium hat and gave it to Brett. (I don’t know why, but I cried when Jake gave Brett his hat) He also received autographed photos from Jake, Josh, Miguel, and Ben Spies.
While we were on the 3rd floor, Brett and I got to meet and shake hands with Mr. Barber himself. What a great guy! With a great track! And a great museum!
While we were on the 3rd floor, Brett and Stacey got to stand next to Mr. and Mrs. Hayden, the parents of racers Tommy, Nicky, and Roger Lee Hayden.
Thank you Allen!!
While we were at Barber, Doug Demmons from the B’ham News came out and did a story on Brett. There are 2 on the web and one in the paper (April 21st). The stories are all the same, but the headlines and photos are different. Thank you Doug. It was a very good article!
http://blog.al.com/blogoftomorrow/2008/04/trussvile_teen_hopes_to_race_b.html
http://www.al.com/birminghamnews/stories/index.ssf?/base/sports/120876575814580.xml&coll=2
Brett also got to hang out with several friends from the FBR group. We all had the joy of meeting Misty Hurst. She was the only female racer in the AMA’s that weekend and did very well on Sunday. It is impressive to see her race against all the guys and see her do so well.
She had a race buddy pitted with her named Josh. Josh needed an umbrella girl, and Brett was the man of the hour! He negotiated for Josh and got Kim to come and be Josh’s umbrella girl. I believe Josh was very pleased with Brett’s choice of girls!
Brett still suffers from the phantom pains. Please pray that God will heal his pain as He leads, guides, and directs Brett’s heart and mind in the path that He has planned for his life.
Thank you all for your prayers and support of our precious son!
Blessings to you all,
Coleen (aka Brett’s mom)
This past April’s AMA races were the best yet for the Cole family. Brett had first class treatment, and because we are his family, we got special treatment as well.
Betsy R. got passes for us that allowed us to enter the 2nd floor of the paddock building. It was great being able to watch the races from there - inside the temperature controlled building! And the free food was great! These passes also got us into parking lot A. They also gave us access to the courtesy vans. (The vans will pick you up anywhere and drop you off anywhere!) Thank you Betsy!!
For those of you that do not know, Brian Pope from Fox 6 News contacted Brett and asked if he could do a story on him. Of course, we all said yes. Cameraman Allen (our new friend) went out to Little Talley and recorded Brett riding. He did a great job! Then Allen and Fox 6 News reporter Sheldon Haygood (another new friend) came to the house, in Trussville, and interviewed the family. The story aired on Fox 6 News on, Sunday, April 27, around 5:00 pm. Fox 6 team did a wonderful job!
We saw Allen at the races and he got passes for Brett and me to go to the 3rd floor of the paddock building and meet some of the racers. We watched Speed TV interview the race winners. Brett got to meet, shake hands with, and have his photo taken with several racers including Jake Zemke, Josh Hayes, and Miguel Duhamel. These guys are all so very nice.
Jake Zemke autographed his podium hat and gave it to Brett. (I don’t know why, but I cried when Jake gave Brett his hat) He also received autographed photos from Jake, Josh, Miguel, and Ben Spies.
While we were on the 3rd floor, Brett and I got to meet and shake hands with Mr. Barber himself. What a great guy! With a great track! And a great museum!
While we were on the 3rd floor, Brett and Stacey got to stand next to Mr. and Mrs. Hayden, the parents of racers Tommy, Nicky, and Roger Lee Hayden.
Thank you Allen!!
While we were at Barber, Doug Demmons from the B’ham News came out and did a story on Brett. There are 2 on the web and one in the paper (April 21st). The stories are all the same, but the headlines and photos are different. Thank you Doug. It was a very good article!
http://blog.al.com/blogoftomorrow/2008/04/trussvile_teen_hopes_to_race_b.html
http://www.al.com/birminghamnews/stories/index.ssf?/base/sports/120876575814580.xml&coll=2
Brett also got to hang out with several friends from the FBR group. We all had the joy of meeting Misty Hurst. She was the only female racer in the AMA’s that weekend and did very well on Sunday. It is impressive to see her race against all the guys and see her do so well.
She had a race buddy pitted with her named Josh. Josh needed an umbrella girl, and Brett was the man of the hour! He negotiated for Josh and got Kim to come and be Josh’s umbrella girl. I believe Josh was very pleased with Brett’s choice of girls!
Brett still suffers from the phantom pains. Please pray that God will heal his pain as He leads, guides, and directs Brett’s heart and mind in the path that He has planned for his life.
Thank you all for your prayers and support of our precious son!
Blessings to you all,
Coleen (aka Brett’s mom)
Sunday, April 13, 2008
April update
Brett has recently experienced an increase in pain and discomfort. On Monday 4/7 he received another nerve block. Today he seems to be doing much better. (We continue to ask for prayer and relief from this pain.)
Two weeks ago (3/29/08) Brett enjoyed another track day at Talladega. He rode in the intermediate group and performed very well. His riding skill and confidence continue to improve both on and off the track. (He was also filmed by the Fox 6 news team in advance of a story they plan to complete about Brett.)
I know he is anxious to finish the remaining month of this term at Jeff State. He seems to be doing okay in school.
Stacey is now living at home and also attending Jeff State and is doing very well. She is also working at the Foodworld pharmacy. It has been good to have her around more often.
We are all excited about the upcoming AMA races at Barber. It is an event we all enjoy as spectators. Hope to see you there.
Recent pictures of Brett at Talladega.
Two weeks ago (3/29/08) Brett enjoyed another track day at Talladega. He rode in the intermediate group and performed very well. His riding skill and confidence continue to improve both on and off the track. (He was also filmed by the Fox 6 news team in advance of a story they plan to complete about Brett.)
I know he is anxious to finish the remaining month of this term at Jeff State. He seems to be doing okay in school.
Stacey is now living at home and also attending Jeff State and is doing very well. She is also working at the Foodworld pharmacy. It has been good to have her around more often.
We are all excited about the upcoming AMA races at Barber. It is an event we all enjoy as spectators. Hope to see you there.
Recent pictures of Brett at Talladega.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Dirt biking at Highland Park in Georgia
Much has happened since Thanksgiving. We all enjoyed time together during the holidays and welcomed the New Year.
Excerpts…
Posted by: "John Harrison" johnharr@hiwaay.net jmh_bham
Sun Feb 17, 2008 6:32 pm (PST)
FBRs, ………….
“One of my favorite things to do is watch (and help if I can) riders learn new skills and learn to enjoy riding off-road. Everyone was grinning for most of the day and watching fellow FBR's branch out into something new, do it so well, and have so much fun made for a very special day.”
…………
“But the two that I was most impressed with were the Cole boys. Brett's dad, David, looked a bit like a monkey on a football with his tall frame folded up on Brett's old TTR225. I think this was his first time in the dirt too. Because he was too tall for the bike, he could not get his weight forward enough on the climbs and had a hard time keeping the front wheel down long enough to steer. But he never gave up or demonstrated anything but a huge dose of enthusiasm for being out riding with his son. What a great sport he is, not to mention a great dad. All he needs is a bigger dirt bike and some more saddle time.
That brings me to Brett. Words cannot describe what I saw Saturday. This young man's riding ability is beyond impressive. He handled everything we tried and every time I looked at him to see if he was OK, he gave me a look that seemed to say "OK, what else you got?" Did I mention that I love riding with these guys. “
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From: Ryan Nelson
To: FloribamaRiders@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 8:35 PM
Subject: Re: [FloribamaRiders] Re: Dirt Ride this Weekend?
……………….9 FBR's had a great time at
Brett's motorcycle talent amazes me, and his Dad David did great on his first
dirt adventure.
Pics at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/RyanNelson515/20082DirtBikesAtHighlandPark
Best pic of the day:
http://picasaweb.google.com/RyanNelson515/20082DirtBikesAtHighlandPark/photo#5167766333838508530
Brett:
http://picasaweb.google.com/RyanNelson515/20082DirtBikesAtHighlandPark/photo#5167765938701517026
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Petition: "Assault in the First Degree....
Dear Friends,
I have just read and signed the petition: "Assault in the First Degree for
drivers with suspended or revoked licenses"
Please take a moment to read about this important issue, and join me in signing
the petition. It takes just 30 seconds, but can truly make a difference. We are
trying to reach 2,000 signatures - please sign here: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/851354389
Once you have signed, you can help even more by asking your friends and family
to sign as well.
Thank you!
David Cole
http://www.thePetitionSite.com
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Thanksgiving
We had a good track day on Friday 11/23 at the Jennings Motor Grand Prix in
As we approach the Christmas season – I wish you all a blessed holiday season and thank God for our savior Jesus.
Keep up the prayers – they work miracles.
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