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Fort Hood Solider Killed in Motorcycle Accident.
A 35-year-old Fort Hood soldier has died in a crash that left the motorcycle he was riding in a tree.
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(June 22, 2008)—Fort Hood Sgt. Oliver Laurence Jones, 35, died Saturday when he failed to negotiate a turn on his motorcycle while riding on FM 2484 in Bell County.
The Department of Public Safety said Sunday the motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it hit a culvert and went airborne.
As the bike came down, it struck a second culvert.
Jones was thrown from the motorcycle, which was catapulted into a tree.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene at 5 p.m., about an hour after the accident.
Jones, of Columbia, S.C., had been assigned to the Warrior Transition Unit since November 2007.
He joined the Army in March 1999.
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Posted by: jon jon
Location: camp falcon, iraq
on Jun 26, 2008 at 01:20 PM
I personally don't know Sgt oliver jones, but I'm a fellow rider and soldier. That been around him, seen him and had a few rides with him. But never had the chance to get to know him like some. Sgt Oliver was many things to alot of people. He was a father, husband,a son,a friend, fellow rider and a fellow soldier. So on be half of all the people that's apart of 4ID, that is serving over in Iraq. Fellow rider and friends, we send our heart, love and prayers go out to the family. Sgt Jones will not go forgotten. R.I.P king!
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Posted by: The McDonald's
Location: Killeen
on Jun 26, 2008 at 11:49 AM
Oliver, you were a wonderful person and we loved you very much. There is no doubt in our minds that you will be in heaven smiling down on us. You loved your family, you loved to work, you loved to ride your bike, and you loved to laugh. You kept us laughing and we will miss your smiling face. Meya, our hearts and prayers go out to you, the kids and all of your family. We love you Oliver...Rest In Peace!
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Posted by: Bigwash
Location: Killeen/Iraq
on Jun 26, 2008 at 07:07 AM
First i would like to give my deepest sympathy to the Jones Family, and i am so so sorry for your loss. I hope that God will shine on your family and get you thru this most difficult time. I was a rider in the 14.5 M.C. and after one of my friends nearly died after a crash i kind of lost the thrill to ride curves,so when i rode with the club i always hang back, it was no thing to me i rode a 1300 GSXR, and then there was another time i rode with the group, one of the guys that was trying to join the club got killed that day and i just quit all together it was just so sad to see all those young lives destroyed .I am still gone ride my bike but i will respect it. I love motorcycles the same as Mr. Jones did, i am no way bashing him, but things can go wrong just going to the store or around the corner .I have learned to have great respect for the power that these machines have, and will continue too. To the Swat M.C. Family i wanna say that i am sorry for the loss of one of your own.BWASH
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