STORM2K

Posted: **Sat May 17, 2003 2:30 pm**

The paper just arrived "LATE!" I couldn't believe my eyes, another VERY good friend of mine is in critical condition :cry:

I've known Rick for over 30 years, we played football together, baseball way back in high school! Please say a little prayer for him, he's in ICU in a drug induced coma :cry:

Here's the link to his story :cry:

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0517lupe17.html

Dennis :cry:

Posted: **Sat May 17, 2003 2:41 pm**

OMG Dennis, poor guy! :o I feel so bad for him! :cry:

Prayers galore for him!

Posted: **Sat May 17, 2003 2:51 pm**

I'm so sorry Dennis. Prayers going up right now for him. Sounds like his excellent physical condition prior to this may save his life.

Posted: **Sat May 17, 2003 8:12 pm**

Thanks! Seems like everytime I turn around, another friend of mine has either passed away or is seriously hurt :cry:

Dennis

Posted: **Sat May 17, 2003 9:10 pm**

I'm hoping for a good outcome for Rick.

Posted: **Sat May 17, 2003 10:00 pm**

Well keep Rick and his family in our prayers Dennis!

Posted: **Sun May 18, 2003 8:00 am**

Thank you once again for your prayers and concerns. Rick is a *special guy*! Growing up on the reservation was different, I mean being a white guy with Native American blood in me, made it difficult at first, then after a few years, I was made to feel like I was one of them, I learned to speak Apache and understand it very well. Rick took me *under his wing* and treated me like a brother. Yes, we played sports together BUT we also partied, at times, like there was no tomorrow!!

I can't even begin to imagine how BAD the pain must have been when he walked out to the chopper, my WORST fear is to be burned to death!! My God, just a *little burn* on your fingers, hand from cooking is enough to send me to the ER "LOL!" but to have 3rd ° burns over 40% of your body!!!

Dennis

Posted: **Sun May 18, 2003 11:50 am**

I'm truly sorry to hear about your friend Rick. I certainly due hope that the coma is temporary and that he recovers!

Posted: **Sun May 18, 2003 12:46 pm**

Dennis I am so sorry to hear about your friend! I also have a big fear of burns (I had 3rd degree burns on my left hand that required plastic surgery when I was about 7 yrs old, and I remember the pain very clearly, and that was just my hand)

I will be praying for your friend to make a full and speedy recovery.

Posted: **Sun May 18, 2003 2:08 pm**

I'm sorry to hear about your friend Rick. I certainly due hope that the coma is temporary and that he recovers as soon as possible.

Posted: **Sun May 18, 2003 4:21 pm**

The article stated that he will remain in this drug induced coma anywhere from a month to maybe 2 months. I talked to one of his brothers, Russell, this afternoon after church, said he was in bad shape, Russell went down to the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale Friday for a visit, they've got Rick on life support while he's in the coma, said his face is really burnt, I can't imagine!

Dennis

Posted: **Sun May 18, 2003 4:23 pm**

So sorry about your friend

Just wondering, but was this why you put up the assisted suicide thread? or is this new?

Posted: **Sun May 18, 2003 4:26 pm**

No, this is new, this happened after I posted the suicide thread or should I say, I found out about this after the fact.

Dennis

Posted: **Sun May 18, 2003 6:03 pm**

Sorry Dennis...my family and I will pray for him :olympic:

Posted: **Sun May 18, 2003 6:05 pm**

I'm praying too Dennis.

Poor guy!

Posted: **Sun May 18, 2003 6:22 pm**

Rick and his family are in my prayers and thoughts, Brother!

Posted: **Sun May 18, 2003 10:37 pm**

Dennis - so sorry for your friend Rick. Prayers already being said for him.....hugs.

Posted: **Mon May 19, 2003 7:40 am**

We *MAY* try to make a trip down the Scottsdale in a few weeks to see him, I need to.....he's such a great friend!

Dennis

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