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Brave Little Cher Ami It’S a Tragic Reality, but It’S Always Worth the Reminder connect with us! PRST STD US POSTAGE may 2019 PAID BOISE, ID PERMIT 411 1201 3rd St Corpus Christi, TX 78404 www.herrmanandherrman.com • 844.567.6399 1201 3rd St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404 • 4121 N 23rd St, McAllen, TX 78504 Inside This ISSUE 855 E. Harrison st, brownsville, tx 78520 • 8122 Datapoint Dr. Suite 816 San antonio, TX 78229 Staying Safe on the Back of a Motorcycle Page 1 Is Summertime Bad for Your Skin? Hear What People Are Saying About Us Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Page 2 5 Tips That Can Save Your Life Strawberry Mango Paletas May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Here in Motorcycle accidents are serious business. Motorcyclists have far Page 3 Texas and all around the country, more people ride less protection than other drivers on the road. There are no air The War Pigeon Who Saved the ‘Lost motorcycles starting in May and through the bags, seat belts, or steel frames to protect them. They rely on Battalion’ summer than any other time of year. helmets and other protective gear, along with vigilant driving. Page 4 Because more people are out on motorcycles, Many motorcycle accidents also result in serious brain statistically, more people are injured and killed injury. While many bodily injuries can heal over time, brain on motorcycles during the summer months. injuries can actually get worse depending on the type of injury. Brave Little Cher Ami It’s a tragic reality, but it’s always worth the reminder. So many motorcycle accidents can be As I mentioned in our last month’s edition, even when a prevented through awareness. motorcyclist is wearing a helmet and taking all the proper safety The War Pigeon Who Saved the ‘Lost Battalion’ precautions, they may still walk away with a brain injury — and they Always look both ways before moving through an intersection. Always may not fully realize it at first. Long before the invention of radios and “We are along the road parallel to 276.4. Our own artillery is dropping a check and double-check before changing lanes, passing, or merging. cellphones, homing pigeons were used barrage directly on us. For heaven’s sake, stop it.” The challenge with brain injuries is getting them properly diagnosed to send messages as early as the While blind spots are already dangerous, it’s potentially more and then recognized by insurers so the motorcyclist is properly sixth century. During World War I, war As Cher Ami rose from the brush, she was shot down, to the despair of dangerous when a motorcycle is in your blind spot. Motorcycles take compensated. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. A pigeons carried lifesaving messages the watching soldiers. However, after a few seconds, she fought her way up significantly less space on the road, which means they’re easier to motorcyclist may be left with a bad concussion and not get the past enemy lines for the American and back into the air, flew through a torrent of gunfire, and made it to division miss when you’re looking for larger vehicles. proper care they need because they either didn’t realize they needed French armies, often being wounded headquarters 25 miles away. She had been shot in the breast, the eye, and significant care, or the insurer didn’t cover the necessary medical costs, in the process. In 1918, Cher Ami, a black the leg. Another thing to keep in mind: Never make assumptions when you’re so the motorcyclist avoids care because they couldn’t afford it. check hen used by the U.S. Signal Corps, on the road. Don’t assume there isn’t another vehicle in your blind spot became the most famous of them all. Because of Cher Ami’s brave flight, 194 of the original 554 men of the 77th or anywhere else around your own vehicle. You need confirmation. If not properly treated, a brain injury can get worse over time. The brain Division survived the battle. One month later, World War I came to an end. doesn’t heal itself like much of the rest of the body and it can actually On Oct. 2, the United States 77th Division was trapped behind enemy Cher Ami survived the war as well, thanks to the surgeons who performed A lot of us have trained ourselves to look for cars, trucks, SUVs, and deteriorate. A person with a brain injury may experience a change in lines in the Argonne Forest during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, a three- emergency surgery on her. One soldier even carved her a little wooden leg. other large vehicles. All too often, motorcycles don’t automatically personality, deteriorated motor and speech skills, and memory loss. month push by the Allies during the final throes of World War I to force the She became a well-known hero to both soldiers and children in the States. register in our brains. They’re smaller and drivers tend to ignore In fact, many of the symptoms of an untreated brain injury are very Germans to surrender. It became the bloodiest battle in U.S. history. For six For her service in Verdun, the French Army awarded her the Croix de Guerre, motorcycles when they determine their next move, such as similar to the symptoms of dementia. days, the encircled division endured relentless attacks and suffered heavy and she was inducted into the Racing Pigeon Hall of Fame. changing lanes. casualties, but their orders were clear: don’t retreat and don’t surrender. When it comes to motorcycle safety, we can all do our part. Be aware of Cher Ami finally succumbed to her wounds in June of 1919 and is now on The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration agrees. They say, everyone who’s on the road and your surroundings. Stay safe and have The division dispatched two homing pigeons with requests for help, but display in the Smithsonian alongside Sergeant Stubby, a terrier who served “When motorcycles and other vehicles collide, it is usually the other non- fun this summer! both birds were shot down. When friendly fire began raining down on the 18 months on the Western Front. motorcycle driver who violates the motorcyclist’s right of way.” 77th, Major Charles White Whittlesey felt he had no choice but to send the –Gregory Herrman last pigeon, Cher Ami. The pigeon’s desperate note read: 4 844.567.6399 www.herrmanandherrman.com 1 Soak Up the Sun Without Damaging Your Skin BEFORE THE RIDE 4 Tips for Happy Summertime Skin 5 Motorcycle Tips That Can Save Your Life Safety should never be taken for granted. When it comes to any crashes motor vehicle, there are always things you can do to ensure a safer involving Summer is a wonderful time of year for your products are generally considered safe drive. In recognition of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, we have supersport health. The warm weather encourages alternatives to sunbathing, as long as five tips to keep in mind before you or a loved one hits the open road bikes have outdoor activities, and the vitamin D they’re used as directed.” So read on the back of a motorcycle. a death rate produced by sunlight can boost your the directions and enjoy a great four times that mood. Unfortunately, sunshine can summer tan while keeping your When buying a helmet, look for the DOT (Department of of other types of also do a number on your skin. skin safe. Transportation) sticker. This lets you know the helmet meets all cycles. Here are a few tips to protect your required federal safety standards. The National Safety Council also skin while having fun in the sun. Take cool showers. recommends wearing a full-coverage helmet, which offers more When driving, drive Hot showers are relaxing, protection over open-face helmets. However, should you wear an defensively. Half of all Don’t forget the sunscreen! but they also dry out your open-face helmet, be sure to wear goggles or protective glasses. motorcycle collisions happen at intersections. Watch all traffic as People of all complexions should skin, especially in the heat of they pull up to stop signs or lights. Be prepared to slow down, even wear sunscreen every day. Even summer. Do your skin a favor Never buy a used helmet. Whether it’s a bicycle helmet or a if you have complete right of way, in order to anticipate any potential if you aren’t at the beach, harsh and turn down the temperature. motorcycle helmet, once it’s been involved in any type of collision, its moves other drivers may make. sunlight can still damage your skin As a bonus, taking a cool shower integrity is compromised. It will not offer you the protection you need when you’re walking around or driving after sweating can reduce acne in the event of a crash. Do what you can to make yourself visible. This includes using your car. Dermatologists recommend breakouts. headlights during the day and night. Wearing bright or reflective applying sunscreen with SPF 30 first thing in When purchasing a motorcycle, buy one that fits you well. Test out clothing can also help you stand out on the road. While many the morning and reapplying periodically through Stay hydrated. how you sit in the seat and how your legs and arms fit within the motorcyclists prefer darker colors, the brighter you are, the more likely the day. Hydrated skin is happy skin, so keep a water confines of the bike. At the same time, make sure you can handle you will be seen, which reduces your chances of getting in a wreck.
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