Jeremy Lusk

Jeremy (google)

Jeremy Lusk was born in San Diego, CA on November 26, 1984 to his proud parents, Chuck and Gina Lusk. Jeremy's nickname was "Pitbull" for his breath-taking motorcross skills and his tenacity on a dirt bike. He started riding dirt bikes at age 3 and became pro by age 19. Jeremy mastered the back flip by 2005. In 2006, he rode in the Dew Tour, his first competition. Placing fourth for the season, for a first timer, was a great acomplishment.

Some of Jeremy's accomplishments are:

* 2007 Red Bull Fighters-Ireland-4th

* 2007 AST Dew Tour-Baltimore, MD-5th

* 2007 AST Dew Tour-Cleveland, OH-7th

* 2007 X Games Moto X- Best Trick-5th

* 2007 X Games Moto X- Freestyle-4th

* 2007 Dew Tour- Portland, OR-7th

* 2007 Dew Tour- Saltlake city, UT-3rd

* 2007 Dew Tour-Orlando, FL-4th

* 2007 Dew Tour-Overall-4th

* 2008 Moto X World Championships Moto X-Best Trick-Bronze

* 2008 Red Bull Fighters X-Texas-3rd

* 2008 X Games Moto X-Best Trick-Silver

* 2008 X Games X- Freestyle-Gold

* 2008 X Games Mexico Moto X- Best Trick-Gold

Jeremy sitting on a fence (google)

On Febuary 10, 2009, Jeremy Lusk, soaring over a 100-foot jump, attempted a "Hart Attack backflip" in a freestyle motocross competition in San Jose, Costa Rica. He sustained head injuries, severe brain damage and a possible spinal cord injury when his bike pitched forward while he attempted a landing after a back flip. His full-face helmet sheared apart on impact and stopped the forward movement of his head as his body flipped over. He entered into cardiac and respiratory failure at Calderon Hospital, and to allow swelling of his brain to subside they placed Jeremy in induced coma.

Jeremy attempting his stunt before his fatal land (http://hollywood.mywebdunia.com/2009/02/11/1234345020000.html)

It is truly unfortunate that someone so talented and with so much more to give to this world has passed so young. There is no doubt that Jeremy Lusk lived his life to the fullest and always aimed to entertain and put on a good show – and for that his fans are truly appreciative. Please keep Jeremy and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Jeremy Lusk made a difference in every person's eyes who enjoyed motorcross. He was known as one of the best motorcross stars of all time. After his death, a trust has been set up in memory of Jeremy. May you Rest In Peace.

rest in pecae picture (jeremylusk.com)

The Athlete Recovery Fund was established in 2007 and its intentions are to provide professional athletes with the needed care after a severe injury. These athletes could be a part of many sports such as BMX, FMX and Skate Boarding and they will get the special care they need such as financial support after severe injuries and granting funds for rehab, physical therapy equipment, long-term disability and educational scholarships.