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W. T. F... This is just awful. I can't even imagine.
He was working so hard to be able to walk again, and then this happens. Just... Terrible.

Ridiculous is what it is. Did the vehicle sustain a flat tire and roll over?? This is just awful considering that one of my good friends has been raising money for the Chad Peery fund. I hope he comes out on top of this one. My thoughts are with Chad and his family and friends.

My thoughts and prayers are with him.

Not to take anything away from the sad news.

But I am sick of the media trying to portray Peery as some type of innocent fellow who was "breaking up" a fight and just has the worst luck ever.


Just to set the record straight so this misinformation stops...
Peery power tripped that night at the bar and willfully engaged his 'attackers'. There was no reason Peery should have been trying to escort those men out of the bar.

Source: surveillance video and eye-witness reports.




Just to be clear before anyone goes on a rant, I am not defending the man serving 15 years in prison for injuring Perry. I am against the media trying to sensationalize the story and portray Perry as a hero.

Unbelievably sad and unbelievably stupid for not wearing seatbelts...I had no idea folks are still out there hoping for the best by being "comfortable"

Sadly....Chad Peery passed away from his injuries at 12:18 PM today.

I hope that some good can come of this, such as a seat belt awareness campaign.

THE sadest news ever.....I know a lot of us were pulling for him......speechless....

For those dogging him for not wearing his seatbelt, it's likely that he was in a modified vehicle, in his wheelchair. I don't have any personal knowledge, but having known someone in a similar situation would consider it likely. Yes, there are restraints for/on the chair, but who knows what this specific situation was until more information comes out. As for not having seatbelts on the kids, well, that's a bad deal no question. Either way, R.I.P.

Not to take anything away from the sad news.

But I am sick of the media trying to portray Peery as some type of innocent fellow who was "breaking up" a fight and just has the worst luck ever.


Just to set the record straight so this misinformation stops...
Peery power tripped that night at the bar and willfully engaged his 'attackers'. There was no reason Peery should have been trying to escort those men out of the bar.

Source: surveillance video and eye-witness reports.




Just to be clear before anyone goes on a rant, I am not defending the man serving 15 years in prison for injuring Perry. I am against the media trying to sensationalize the story and portray Perry as a hero.

So, how are you related to the man serving 15 years in prison for injuring Peery?

For those dogging him for not wearing his seatbelt, it's likely that he was in a modified vehicle, in his wheelchair. I don't have any personal knowledge, but having known someone in a similar situation would consider it likely. Yes, there are restraints for/on the chair, but who knows what this specific situation was until more information comes out. As for not having seatbelts on the kids, well, that's a bad deal no question. Either way, R.I.P.

It looks like it was some sort of specially-equipped van judging by the pictures (http://www.news9.com/story/21975616/okc-police-officer-chad-peery-critical-after-rollover-accident). It's amazing anyone could have survived that at all, seatbelts or not.

When kids get ejected for this reason, I grow very angry. Charges should be filed on parents who fail to buckle their kids up and are injured.




UPDATE: Oklahoma City police officer Chad Peery critically injured in Seminole County crash | News OK (http://newsok.com/update-oklahoma-city-police-officer-chad-peery-critically-injured-in-seminole-county-crash/article/3786265)


Look, I hate it when accidents happen to anyone. No matter their story. But good grief. It's easy to feel sorry but hard to not say, WELL DUH! Not wearing seatbelts nearly cost this guy his life and the life of his kids.

Buckle Up!!!

Well, a parent is dead now, the mom wasn't with them. Isn't it the responsibility of the driver to make sure everyone is wearing seatbelts? I don't think I would trust a 19 year caretaker to drive a van with a handicap man and 4 children. A lot of responsibility there.

Would it be too much to ask that we make this thread about the loss of Chad Peery and not about the guys who paralyzed him or who's to blame for the seat belts? At least until his funeral?

Would it be too much to ask that we make this thread about the loss of Chad Peery and not about the guys who paralyzed him or who's to blame for the seat belts? At least until his funeral?
Uh, you were posting about seatbelt campaigns after the news of his death was posted. Let he who is without sin, cast the first stone...

I was defending him against people who were railing on the seatbelt thing, including someone who used the word "stupid." I'm sure many more details will be emerging. Everyone should just agree that it is a sad deal, and wait for more to come out.

Sadly....Chad Peery passed away from his injuries at 12:18 PM today.

Damn... Damn, damn damn

Sad to see this. I would hate for this guy's life to have been ended by a negligently manufactured tire.

Sad to see this. I would hate for this guy's life to have been ended by a negligently manufactured tire.

Or terribad roads. I blew out a tire one time when I ran over a big chunk of concrete on the old I-40 once. It was on a bridge and with another car to my left, I had no room to maneuver.

Sad news. Prayers and good thoughts for his family.

Sad day. Prayers to his loved ones

Rip

Not to take anything away from the sad news.

But I am sick of the media trying to portray Peery as some type of innocent fellow who was "breaking up" a fight and just has the worst luck ever.


Just to set the record straight so this misinformation stops...
Peery power tripped that night at the bar and willfully engaged his 'attackers'. There was no reason Peery should have been trying to escort those men out of the bar.

Source: surveillance video and eye-witness reports.




Just to be clear before anyone goes on a rant, I am not defending the man serving 15 years in prison for injuring Perry. I am against the media trying to sensationalize the story and portray Perry as a hero.

So are you also aware of the off camera eye witness testimony that stated after Peery escorted the gentlement out and the guys who he helped out kept the staff inside by holding the doors down so no one could get out to help Chad while he was dropped on his head??

Who cares about the freaking media. I don't think Peery would have acted like an ass in front of his father and friends. Whatever the case may have been, no one deserves to be dropped on their head and the results being paralyzed from the waist down.

I am not defending the violence. I am actually largely against fighting as it is very dangerous. I am only stating that it is absurd how everyone considers this guy a hero. What did he do that was heroic? I still am unaware. If this man was not an officer, we would have no idea of this event.


The video clearly shows Peery jawing it up with the two fellows and he actually engages in the fight willingly and arguably throws the first punches. (the other guy places his hand against Peery's shoulder - this is when Peery attacked the man).



It is sad that he has lost his life now, but at least the media will stop creating some strange following for this random man.

Dear Anonymous,

Why is Chad Perry a hero? First of all, you're an idiot. He was ATTACKED in the bar fight in question when he tried to break it up. He did no antagonizing and was not the agressor. As a result, he sustained a terrible injury. But he didn't give up.

That's when he faught. Chad never felt sorry for himself or blamed others for his injuries. He struggled EVERY SINGLE DAY through hours of therapy to regain the use of his arms and eventually, to be able to stand on his own. Throughout this process, he exemplified grace and courage. He was an inspiration to others who had sustained similar injuries.

Trolls like you who sit in their mother's basements, spouting hate will NEVER, EVER make the kind of positive impact on the lives of countless others the way Officer Chad Peery has. He was a hero. And his memory deserves to be honored.

Dear Anonymous,

Why is Chad Perry a hero? First of all, you're an idiot. He was ATTACKED in the bar fight in question when he tried to break it up. He did no antagonizing and was not the agressor. As a result, he sustained a terrible injury. But he didn't give up.

That's when he faught. Chad never felt sorry for himself or blamed others for his injuries. He struggled EVERY SINGLE DAY through hours of therapy to regain the use of his arms and eventually, to be able to stand on his own. Throughout this process, he exemplified grace and courage. He was an inspiration to others who had sustained similar injuries.

Trolls like you who sit in their mother's basements, spouting hate will NEVER, EVER make the kind of positive impact on the lives of countless others the way Officer Chad Peery has. He was a hero. And his memory deserves to be honored.

What hate did he spout? He had an opinion you can either agree or disagree with. From reading your post it seems you're the one spouting hate.

Sad to see this. I would hate for this guy's life to have been ended by a negligently manufactured tire.

Most accidents are not caused by a singe event, but a series of events that lead up to the final outcome.

I'm sure there are many out there who have driven passenger vans, and you know how they handle even when everything is going well. For those of you who have never driven a full size van, it's a diferwent animal than driving a car. Curves, high winds, bumps, sudden manuvers,... all affect the way a van handles to a greater degree than in a car. Take your average full size van, add a high roof conversion, extra equipment and weight for accessabilty, and load up 5 or six people and luggage. Now, combine all that weight and much higer center of gravity with highway speeds, an inexperienced driver, a blown tire and sudden manuvers, and what do you get.

Just take a look at all of the accidents there have been involving fullsized vans and blown tires. .

Dear Anonymous,

Why is Chad Perry a hero? First of all, you're an idiot. He was ATTACKED in the bar fight in question when he tried to break it up. He did no antagonizing and was not the agressor. As a result, he sustained a terrible injury. But he didn't give up.

That's when he faught. Chad never felt sorry for himself or blamed others for his injuries. He struggled EVERY SINGLE DAY through hours of therapy to regain the use of his arms and eventually, to be able to stand on his own. Throughout this process, he exemplified grace and courage. He was an inspiration to others who had sustained similar injuries.

Trolls like you who sit in their mother's basements, spouting hate will NEVER, EVER make the kind of positive impact on the lives of countless others the way Officer Chad Peery has. He was a hero. And his memory deserves to be honored.

While I disagree with him, this is way overboard. Anonymous is a good, regular poster & has never said anything that could be considered "trolling" or spouting hate. It's obvious you are very passionate about the subject, but there's no sense in being a complete jerk-off just because you disagree with him. Like kelroy55 said, it seems you're the one spouting hate, not Anonymous.

On topic though, R.I.P. officer Perry. He was an inspiration & it's heartbreaking this happened to him.

Not that its going to prove to be true, but two individuals in law enforcement both shared the same RUMOR with me that there appears to be evidence the van went off the road and that caused the tire to blow and then the driver overcorrected.

Wild speculation - even amongst law enforcement officers - is usually rampant after any event receiving media attention. But, I could see this as a possibility.

Am I the only one that thinks that the accident may have been less than an accident? Maybe I'm just being a conspiracy theorist here, but there is family of the meatheads that paralyzed him out there... Am I out of line to be having thoughts that maybe the van had some assistance leaving the road? Do we have any witnesses of the accident?

And yes... telling me I watch too much TV is an acceptable response... lol

Am I the only one that thinks that the accident may have been less than an accident? Maybe I'm just being a conspiracy theorist here, but there is family of the meatheads that paralyzed him out there... Am I out of line to be having thoughts that maybe the van had some assistance leaving the road? Do we have any witnesses of the accident?

I give that a near 0% chance of being the reality. Prisons are full of people with friends and family on the outside - and while we do occasionally (as in current headlines) see retribution directed towards prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges and more often testifying witnesses - it is extremely rare.

And yes... telling me I watch too much TV is an acceptable response... lol

You've been watching too much Jesse Ventura :)

You've been watching too much Jesse Ventura :)

This.

FWIW, there are far more relatives of garden variety meatheads who are quietly relieved certain family members aren't free worlders than there are relatives who ponder, let alone plot, exacting some form of revenge.

thread title updated to reflect current information... -M

I hope his kids and his caretaker are OK or getting better.

Last I heard, the one child who was in critical condition was still just that...brain bruised. Sad.

Quick Question: How many people contributing comments to this thread have actually worked as a bartender/bouncer/enforcer or a police officer? show of hands . . . ? . . . OK. (not many)

I am so sorry that Chad Peery's positive efforts in connection with attempting to be a peace officer both on and off duty wound up like this. I suppose that it is another example that life is not--or doesn't seem to be--fair. God Bless Chad's family. Please.

Quick Question: How many people contributing comments to this thread have actually worked as a bartender/bouncer/enforcer or a police officer? show of hands . . . ? . . . OK. (not many)

I am so sorry that Chad Peery's positive efforts in connection with attempting to be a peace officer both on and off duty wound up like this. I suppose that it is another example that life is not--or doesn't seem to be--fair. God Bless Chad's family. Please.

I worked as a bartender, and I can testify that when your in a room full of people who have been drinking, things can get very ugly, very fast. When your trying to get someone to leave, and they don't want to, it does get physical. And there were times when I had to enlist the help of "good guy" patons to throw someone out. So I can see what Chad Peery was up against, and the risk he took when he got involved.

Quick Question: How many people contributing comments to this thread have actually worked as a bartender/bouncer/enforcer or a police officer? show of hands . . . ? . . . OK. (not many)

I am so sorry that Chad Peery's positive efforts in connection with attempting to be a peace officer both on and off duty wound up like this. I suppose that it is another example that life is not--or doesn't seem to be--fair. God Bless Chad's family. Please.

Long time bartender, bar manager and even worked nights as a bartending instructor for many years. I started in the bar business as a bouncer before I was 21 (Bricktown bars like Rockabillie's and Brewer's original dueling piano bar - forget the name). Young, testosterone driven drunk males in a group are a scary thing. I personally preferred to use other means to get people out of bars besides physical contact - usually worked and often led to management positions. But, there are times the patrons are dead set to get physical. I personally think its a huge no-no and liability to deputize other patrons to get someone out of a bar. Many bars have found themselves in legal hot water over doing so. From what I've been told and read in PCA's, the bar most likely had time to call for uniformed patrol officers to get the rowdy patrons out of the club and possibly arrested for trespassing, public drunk, etc. For whatever reason, they didn't and Peery appears to have only assisted after being solicited to do so. I don't think the video shows him as a hot head looking to get into a fight. I'm sure he would have preferred to simply enough his evening with family.

Long time bartender, bar manager and even worked nights as a bartending instructor for many years. I started in the bar business as a bouncer before I was 21 (Bricktown bars like Rockabillie's and Brewer's original dueling piano bar - forget the name). Young, testosterone driven drunk males in a group are a scary thing. I personally preferred to use other means to get people out of bars besides physical contact - usually worked and often led to management positions. But, there are times the patrons are dead set to get physical. I personally think its a huge no-no and liability to deputize other patrons to get someone out of a bar. Many bars have found themselves in legal hot water over doing so. From what I've been told and read in PCA's, the bar most likely had time to call for uniformed patrol officers to get the rowdy patrons out of the club and possibly arrested for trespassing, public drunk, etc. For whatever reason, they didn't and Peery appears to have only assisted after being solicited to do so. I don't think the video shows him as a hot head looking to get into a fight. I'm sure he would have preferred to simply enough his evening with family.


Where I bartended wasn't some trendy bar in an entertainment district. It was a small hole in the wall that did get rough at times. There were several regular patrons who were more than willing to help make someone go airborne out the back door. There was no worry of liability. It was their place to hangout and they didn't appreciate some idiot causing trouble.

Since you bring that up, here's the question I've been wanting to ask for a long time. Since Peery was a professional lawman, why didn't he call in and say " this is badge # so and so" and get OKCPD possey on the scene. There are cops all over the place on that side of town.

To be honest, it looks to me that the proprietors of the establishment kind of threw Peery under the bus so to speak. When i had to have some help, I didn't stand back and watch. I was right in the fray with them.

Where I bartended wasn't some trendy bar in an entertainment district. It was a small hole in the wall that did get rough at times. There were several regular patrons who were more than willing to help make someone go airborne out the back door. There was no worry of liability. It was their place to hangout and they didn't appreciate some idiot causing trouble.

Since you bring that up, here's the question I've been wanting to ask for a long time. Since Peery was a professional lawman, why didn't he call in and say " this is badge # so and so" and get OKCPD possey on the scene. There are cops all over the place on that side of town.

To be honest, it looks to me that the proprietors of the establishment kind of threw Peery under the bus so to speak. When i had to have some help, I didn't stand back and watch. I was right in the fray with them.

I only listed two places I was employed. I was also the only white bartender at the Ebony Club on Lincoln Blvd. (you'd be hard pressed to find a club in the city that got any rougher than that one), and worked many, many other bars of all sizes.

The whole 'airborne out the back door' always turns out fine in movies starring Patrick Swayze, but its asking for real world trouble most anywhere else. Not that I haven't seen it happen quite often.... through my PI business I work for a law firm out of state that goes after small clubs that illegally access pay-per-view fight nights. This means I have to visit many really rough, and mostly Hispanic, bars on the south side. I see lots of people sent 'airborne' but that is usually indicative of the class of the joint and their ignorance/indifference to doing things 'right.'

I do agree that Peery most likely should have called it in if the bar was not willing to. But, since I wasn't there I have no idea how quickly things were escalating.

The bars i managed, the policy was to turn off the music, turn on the lights, draw attention to the person and have them leave. Followed by a round of beers for the patrons for the inconvenience. But, that's just my style. Everyone and place has its own.

Yeah, my personal experiences follow what has been talked about in the last few posts... I think Anonymous just hates cops or something.

I've never been a bouncer or security for a bar officially... but I HAVE been asked on more than one occasion to assist if it became necessary at several different bars and even restaurants. Obviously Brian is right... it does open up a possible litigation situation, but I'm not the type to avoid some necessary involvement to help people in need. And, I don't think Chad Peery was either.

And, I have lots of experience with the type of meathead that he encountered that night. Those idiots were looking for a fight. They spent their free time watching MMA, lifting weights, and figuring out ways they can hurt people. They relished the opportunity to hurt someone and sought out the situation. Unfortunately for Chad he was the one that had his life changed because of it... but he almost certainly saved multiple people from going though it afterwards. In my opinion all 3 of those individuals involved should be in prison. PERIOD. And, I consider Chad Peery nothing but a hero for stepping up and doing something in a situation that would make most people hide and just hope and pray it goes away.

Long time bartender, bar manager and even worked nights as a bartending instructor for many years. I started in the bar business as a bouncer before I was 21 (Bricktown bars like Rockabillie's and Brewer's original dueling piano bar - forget the name). Young, testosterone driven drunk males in a group are a scary thing.


Where I bartended wasn't some trendy bar in an entertainment district. It was a small hole in the wall that did get rough at times. There were several regular patrons who were more than willing to help make someone go airborne out the back door. There was no worry of liability. It was their place to hangout and they didn't appreciate some idiot causing trouble.

Back in the mid-70's, I tended bar at a dive out on NE 23rd street, in Crutcho. I'm not sure that it was inside of any official city limits at the time--although OKCPD, MWCPD and the County Sheriff's Office probably shared jurisdiction.

The clientele was a mix of crazy rednecks, barflies and floozies, oil-field hands, rodeo bullrider wannabees, cockfighters, ex-cons, bikers, one authentic black/afican-american cowboy/rodeo rider and one authentic black/african-american pimpster/after hours club owner. They ranged in age from around 21 to 81. I got the job because the over-the-road trucker who bought the place as an investment wanted to elevate the ambiance to the point where more "decent people" might want to come and spend some money. Although I was a semi-employed biker at the time, I guess he thought that I might make a passable bartender and wouldn't rip him off. Plus, as a regular patron, I already had a lot of "friends" in there.

In addition to his investment of trust he also provided a long-barreled revolver to be kept behind the bar in case of emergencies.

Over a period of several months, the number of fights decreased and the quality and behavior of the patrons improved. It became a place to which "regular decent" people seemed to gravitate on Friday and Saturday nights.

The fly in the ointment was this oil-field-management, suit-and-tie prick who liked to come in, on Friday or Saturday nights, get a few drinks in him and start abusing his girlfriend/wife/fiance whatever while sitting on the stools next to the pool table. Nobody liked this type of rude, disruptive behavior, but he was always buying rounds for the house, etc. so a certain amount of latitude was given.

One night, after seeing him slap his companion for maybe the third time, I told him he had to leave. Surprisingly, he grabbed her by the arm and went out the front door. A minute or so later, hearing his loud voice outside, I went to check it out. He was out there banging her head on the hood of his car. I said, "Hey! Don't you think she's had enough of that?" He went into his pocket, pulled out a knife, and said, "You want some of it?"

I went back into the bar, retrieved the pistol, checked to be sure that it was loaded, and went back outside fully intending to put an immediate end to the discussion. All I saw was a cloud of dust from parking lot and his tail-lights bouncing onto the highway headed east. Probably toward The Sawmill Club, The Red Barrel, The Nook, or The Martinique. Maybe even The Frog Pond or The Eagles Nest out by Harrah.

In retrospect, I am thankful to this day that the situation ended like that. I'd probably still be serving time. Although . . . On the other hand . . . There were probably at least half a dozen patrons in there--maybe including some off-duty cops--who might have helped load the body into the back of a pickup and deposit it in "The North Canadian Emergency Room" about half a mile away.

What's that old saying . . . "Blessed are the peacemakers" . . ?

RIP, Mr. Peery. May God Bless Your Family.

Back in the mid-70's, I tended bar at a dive out on NE 23rd street, in Crutcho. I'm not sure that it was inside of any official city limits at the time--although OKCPD, MWCPD and the County Sheriff's Office probably shared jurisdiction.

The clientele was a mix of crazy rednecks, barflies and floozies, oil-field hands, rodeo bullrider wannabees, cockfighters, ex-cons, bikers, one authentic black/afican-american cowboy/rodeo rider and one authentic black/african-american pimpster/after hours club owner. They ranged in age from around 21 to 81. I got the job because the over-the-road trucker who bought the place as an investment wanted to elevate the ambiance to the point where more "decent people" might want to come and spend some money. Although I was a semi-employed biker at the time, I guess he thought that I might make a passable bartender and wouldn't rip him off. Plus, as a regular patron, I already had a lot of "friends" in there.

In addition to his investment of trust he also provided a long-barreled revolver to be kept behind the bar in case of emergencies.

Over a period of several months, the number of fights decreased and the quality and behavior of the patrons improved. It became a place to which "regular decent" people seemed to gravitate on Friday and Saturday nights.

The fly in the ointment was this oil-field-management, suit-and-tie prick who liked to come in, on Friday or Saturday nights, get a few drinks in him and start abusing his girlfriend/wife/fiance whatever while sitting on the stools next to the pool table. Nobody liked this type of rude, disruptive behavior, but he was always buying rounds for the house, etc. so a certain amount of latitude was given.

One night, after seeing him slap his companion for maybe the third time, I told him he had to leave. Surprisingly, he grabbed her by the arm and went out the front door. A minute or so later, hearing his loud voice outside, I went to check it out. He was out there banging her head on the hood of his car. I said, "Hey! Don't you think she's had enough of that?" He went into his pocket, pulled out a knife, and said, "You want some of it?"

I went back into the bar, retrieved the pistol, checked to be sure that it was loaded, and went back outside fully intending to put an immediate end to the discussion. All I saw was a cloud of dust from parking lot and his tail-lights bouncing onto the highway headed east. Probably toward The Sawmill Club, The Red Barrel, The Nook, or The Martinique. Maybe even The Frog Pond or The Eagles Nest out by Harrah.

In retrospect, I am thankful to this day that the situation ended like that. I'd probably still be serving time. Although . . . On the other hand . . . There were probably at least half a dozen patrons in there--maybe including some off-duty cops--who might have helped load the body into the back of a pickup and deposit it in "The North Canadian Emergency Room" about half a mile away.

What's that old saying . . . "Blessed are the peacemakers" . . ?

RIP, Mr. Peery. May God Bless Your Family.

From here on out, I will now ASSUME you look like Patrick Swayze.