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General Forums => Axis vs Allies => Topic started by: Guppy35 on February 06, 2007, 01:34:43 PM
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Posted this on the general forums too, but I know 880 spends a lot of time in AvA.
Got word from Shifty of 880 FAA squadron that his son Thomas lost both his legs in an IED explosion in Iraq.
His son was serving with Delta 1-5 of the 1st Cavalry. Seven other soldiers were also wounded in the attack
At this point Shifty's son has been flown to Germany. Shifty and his oldest son will be flying there to be with him. The word from the Army is that Thomas is in stable condition.
Hopefully in time Shifty will be able to let us know where we can send cards and well wishes for Thomas. Obviously things are a bit crazy for the family at this point.
At this point all the prayers, best wishes, karma etc are needed to speed Thomas's recovery.
With that in mind all best wishes for a speedy recovery from the 80th Headhunters.
Hang in there Shifty and family.
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Originally posted by Guppy35
Got word from Shifty of 880 FAA squadron that his son Thomas lost both his legs in an IED explosion in Iraq.
That sucks. Kid was hardly home from his first tour before they turned him around and sent him back.
- oldman
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prayers on the way
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In times like these, we must stick together.
Shifty, on behalf of all the chaps from 249 and myself, I wish the best and quickest recovery for your son.
That he may win this battle. Our thoughts are with you all.
Sparrow
249 Sqn RAF "Gold Coast"
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I am very sorry to hear this. I will be praying for him and his family.
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Shifty i speak for all the LTARs when i say we wish the best of luck to you and yours on a speedy recovery. i will add you all to my prayers
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shifty, words fail me.
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My prayers are with you Shifty, Thomas, and the rest of the family and friends.
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First off. Thank all of you very much from me and my family.
Guys I've talked to the Army at least ten times today. I was fortunate enough to talk to the nurse caring for him. Commander Mort, US Navy. She told me he was in very stable condition and reacting well to stimulus test . Besides the loss of his legs, he has some superficial burns to his hands, and fighting a fever. She informed me the fever was expected due to the bacteria in Iraq, and that they were controlling it. If he continues without any furthur complications they are planning to evac him to Ft Hood Texas Friday. So Travis and I hopefully will not be going to Germany, instead we'll just have a three and a half hour drive to Ft Hood. She said he is a strong young man, and they expect him to pull through this. Her final words to me were I know you're his father, but now he's my son too, and I'll take good care of him. I don't know where they find these people, I'm just glad they do.
Speaking of these kind of people. Thomas's Commander a Lt Col called me from Baghdad this afternoon. He couldn't go into great detail and I hope to get more info. The patrol was hit with an IED and came under small arms fire. The Lt Col told me a soldier went above and beyond at risk to himself to get to Thomas and stop the bleeding. He stated it's very doubtful Thomas would have made it had it not been for the actions of this young soldier. I hope I can find out the name of this young man in the next few days. I want to thank him and his family, from all of our family. Like I said I don't know where they find these people, but I'm glad they do.
I'll keep you folks posted as best I can.
Again thank each and everyone of you very much. The entire Vandeventer family appreciates it.
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his family will be in my familys prayers
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Words fail at times like this.
Thomas. I will pray for your speedy recovery.
Prayers also for the family. Strength and courage, my friends.
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Very sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you all.
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Haven't been on the Boards for a Few days Shifty. Sorry to see this has Happened. I'm about 25 minutes away from From Darnell Army Hospital, and am Standing By to do whatever you or Thomas need. Just let me know if there is anything I can do to Help. Besides having all of you in My Heart and mind.
An Old Friend.
John, PM Me if there is anything I can do, and you need contact info. I Hope you may still have My e-mail addy.
Jaek
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Hey skipper, I just stumbled upon this thread and am absolutely stunned at the news. Stunned isn't even a strong enough word. As others have said you and Thomas and the rest of your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I'd like the think the AH community is a bit tighter than your average online group, and I think I'm right that we are, regardless of differences. I am so terribly sorry for what happened to your son.
With my most humble gratitude and deepest respect,
Kyle
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Shifty, words fail me.....Please pass best wishes to your Son and my prayers are with you all.
Ian
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Shifty
325th Sends it's prayers. We'll all include him and your family in our prayers each day!
Not much more we can say. Let us know how it goes and when he gets to TX.
Fireof59
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He's at Brooke Army Med Center in San Antonio now Fire, and doing very good. Thanks all fo you.
Shifty
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Glad to hear it Shifty :).
asw
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Shifty:
Prayers to you and Tom. Brooks is one of the best in the world when it comes to the care of soldiers. He is in good hands.
Please let him know that there are a lot of proud americans that support his actions and those around him.
Its a very sad event I hope for a speedy recovery.
Viper 61