snaptrap member has been gravley injured - Page 4

Snaptrap · 06-06-08, 08:43 PM

Ok here's some good news. Richard(aka my brother) will likely recover from his accident. He is speaking a little at a time. Sometimes it's incoherent being as drained and disoriented as he is. He wanted me to thank you guys for the support after I told him about the responses of hopes and prayers. I want to thank you guys too for the words to keep me sane. Living with my brother in the hospital has left me at home alone. Tending to his things has been a real chore. We're roomies.

The bad news is that he's going to be paralyzed for a while. Some scans were done after he indicated there was no feeling from the waist down. Thankfully because the spine was not pinched this condition is only temporary. The docs guess sometime next week he should have more feeling and possibly be able to leave the bed. It will be close to the end of the month before he'll be allowed to leave for home.

Thanks guys.
Ron.

badaboom · 06-06-08, 08:51 PM

Fantastic news Ron! both of you hang in there,we thank you greatly for keeping us informed.

Schultzy · 06-06-08, 09:31 PM

thanks for the update and thank heavens it is such good news!

You hang in there too and dont worry, once he's up and running again, he'll be doing your chores for you!!!

peabody · 06-06-08, 09:45 PM

Fantastic news, Ron!!!!!!

Peabody

Hylander_1314 · 06-06-08, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Snaptrap

Ok here's some good news. Richard(aka my brother) will likely recover from his accident. He is speaking a little at a time. Sometimes it's incoherent being as drained and disoriented as he is. He wanted me to thank you guys for the support after I told him about the responses of hopes and prayers. I want to thank you guys too for the words to keep me sane. Living with my brother in the hospital has left me at home alone. Tending to his things has been a real chore. We're roomies.

The bad news is that he's going to be paralyzed for a while. Some scans were done after he indicated there was no feeling from the waist down. Thankfully because the spine was not pinched this condition is only temporary. The docs guess sometime next week he should have more feeling and possibly be able to leave the bed. It will be close to the end of the month before he'll be allowed to leave for home.

Thanks guys.
Ron.

I know what it's like to live at the hospital with a sybling. I watched my my baby sister waste away from cancer right after her 42nd birthday at the beginning of the year. So I know the feeling bro. It's not a good one waiting. Hang in there though, as at least it will be a good recovery.

gAiNiAc · 06-06-08, 09:58 PM

Sounds like he's pulling through. Best of luck to him!

Snaptrap · 06-06-08, 10:07 PM

It's the living at home part that is difficult. Staying at the hospital is good cause I'm not alone there. Most of our family lives outside the city and they came in when Richard got injured. They are all gone back home to tend to their jobs. I find myself hitting the internet a lot more now without him to keep me company here at home. At least now I can sleep better knowing that things are much brighter.

If you are all wondering what exactly happened to Richard I will try to explain as I was told by the police. While taking a turn at a traffic intersection a part from his motorcycle came lose hitting the ground causing the bike to jerk. They think it was the kickstand. He lost control and drove into the side of the vehicle next to him taking the turn. The bike rebounded and the vehicle that was following my brother came from behind and broadsided him. The vehicle drove over my brother while he was holding on to his bike. If it were not for the bike my brother would be dead at the scene because it kept the vehicle from crushing him completely.

Lt commander lare · 06-06-08, 10:16 PM

im very glad richard is not going to be paralyzed and he is welcome for the thoughts and prayers and your welcome too you both are always welcome here and feel free to join our family here were all really close we may not know eachother personally because were from all over but were all brothers in the submarine community we will always help someone out in the time of need and im sure everyone here would agree with me were one big family we may not all agree but in the end we come together

lt commander lare

Snaptrap · 06-06-08, 10:27 PM

I'd really love to stay here but all I got for a gaming system is a PS3. The PC I own is an old handmedown that at best can handle games no later than 2005. My bro has the gaming PC and I can only use it when he isn't which is basically never. The Silent Hunter game he has installed is cool though too complex for my simplistic understanding. Rich was trying to teach me to play before the accident. Using some tutorials from around the net I am attempting to learn so when he gets out we can play online.

Lights out.
Ron.

Digital_Trucker · 06-06-08, 10:43 PM

Wonderful news, Ron. Thanks for keeping us up to date (especially with such good news). Take care of yourself, as well as your brother.

As a former motorcycle rider, I know how close we all are from an accident like your brothers. Tell your brother to keep the faith and take things one day at a time.

pcAssasian · 06-06-08, 11:18 PM

SnapTrap-
I wish there was more I could do, other than Offer My Friendship and prayers. but one thing I do know is that this community of wonderful ppl, from all over the world, is one of the best support groups I have ever seen.after seeing the outpouring of love and support in this thread, I have to say I am not only Humbled. but truly Honored to see such caring. You and Your Brother are in Excellent Hands. If You ever need someone to talk to, I have great Ears. GOD bless
Victor Taylor

THE_MASK · 06-06-08, 11:53 PM

This is just the best forum in the entire world , Cheers bro .

Defiance · 06-07-08, 05:03 AM

Sure Is Nice To Hear Good News

And make sure you get rest as well (i know this is tough to do) , You need to be 100% yourself to keep helping your bro out

Speedy Recovery my Co-Sub-Simmer

Ciao

Def

andycaccia · 06-07-08, 05:33 AM

Thanks God!
Keep us informed!

sturmer · 06-07-08, 08:15 AM

i am just back from a vacation (with no internet) and i was quiet shocked when i opened my mailbox with the terrible news about Snappy, i hoped there would be more news on the forum here and then i saw this thread. i wish also the quick recovery for snap, cause the mods cant keep waiting

(just kidding) im glad that he is okay, considering the heavy accident. wish him the best of luck of me.
and like Sober said: this is the best forum in the world.
grtz to all of you

sturmer
ps: i will check in again when im back home.

06-06-08, 08:51 PM	#47
badaboom Weps Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 359 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	Fantastic news Ron! both of you hang in there,we thank you greatly for keeping us informed. __________________

06-06-08, 09:45 PM	#49
peabody Admiral Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York State, USA Posts: 2,390 Downloads: 126 Uploads: 7	Fantastic news, Ron!!!!!! Peabody __________________ System Spec: Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3, PentiumD Dual Core Presler 945 3.4Ghz, Gigabyte Geforce 7600GS, 2-1GB Corsair XMS2 800Mhz in Dual Channel, 2-WD 250 SATA 3Gb/s, Onboard Realtek HD 7.1 Audio, DVD ROM, DVD burner, Hiper 580 Watt Power supply, WinXP SP2.

06-06-08, 10:43 PM	#55
Digital_Trucker Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Peach State Posts: 4,171 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 10	Wonderful news, Ron. Thanks for keeping us up to date (especially with such good news). Take care of yourself, as well as your brother. As a former motorcycle rider, I know how close we all are from an accident like your brothers. Tell your brother to keep the faith and take things one day at a time. __________________ RSM-GIEP-Killflags-LV Tribute-Playable Elco __Peace be with you, Dave.

06-06-08, 11:18 PM	#56
pcAssasian Watch Join Date: May 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 16 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	SnapTrap- I wish there was more I could do, other than Offer My Friendship and prayers. but one thing I do know is that this community of wonderful ppl, from all over the world, is one of the best support groups I have ever seen.after seeing the outpouring of love and support in this thread, I have to say I am not only Humbled. but truly Honored to see such caring. You and Your Brother are in Excellent Hands. If You ever need someone to talk to, I have great Ears. GOD bless Victor Taylor __________________ "Jesus was a Jew.......I Win".- Gene Simmons

06-07-08, 05:33 AM	#59
andycaccia XO Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Italy Posts: 418 Downloads: 261 Uploads: 2	Thanks God! Keep us informed! __________________ "Memento Audere Semper"

06-06-08, 08:43 PM	#46
Snaptrap Eternal Patrol Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 224 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ok here's some good news. Richard(aka my brother) will likely recover from his accident. He is speaking a little at a time. Sometimes it's incoherent being as drained and disoriented as he is. He wanted me to thank you guys for the support after I told him about the responses of hopes and prayers. I want to thank you guys too for the words to keep me sane. Living with my brother in the hospital has left me at home alone. Tending to his things has been a real chore. We're roomies. The bad news is that he's going to be paralyzed for a while. Some scans were done after he indicated there was no feeling from the waist down. Thankfully because the spine was not pinched this condition is only temporary. The docs guess sometime next week he should have more feeling and possibly be able to leave the bed. It will be close to the end of the month before he'll be allowed to leave for home. Thanks guys. Ron.

06-06-08, 09:31 PM	#48
Schultzy Commander Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Großbritannien Posts: 452 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	thanks for the update and thank heavens it is such good news! You hang in there too and dont worry, once he's up and running again, he'll be doing your chores for you!!!

06-06-08, 09:58 PM	#51
gAiNiAc Weps Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 369 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	Sounds like he's pulling through. Best of luck to him!

06-06-08, 10:07 PM	#52
Snaptrap Eternal Patrol Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 224 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It's the living at home part that is difficult. Staying at the hospital is good cause I'm not alone there. Most of our family lives outside the city and they came in when Richard got injured. They are all gone back home to tend to their jobs. I find myself hitting the internet a lot more now without him to keep me company here at home. At least now I can sleep better knowing that things are much brighter. If you are all wondering what exactly happened to Richard I will try to explain as I was told by the police. While taking a turn at a traffic intersection a part from his motorcycle came lose hitting the ground causing the bike to jerk. They think it was the kickstand. He lost control and drove into the side of the vehicle next to him taking the turn. The bike rebounded and the vehicle that was following my brother came from behind and broadsided him. The vehicle drove over my brother while he was holding on to his bike. If it were not for the bike my brother would be dead at the scene because it kept the vehicle from crushing him completely.

06-06-08, 10:16 PM	#53
Lt commander lare Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: southlyon michigan Posts: 897 Downloads: 781 Uploads: 35	im very glad richard is not going to be paralyzed and he is welcome for the thoughts and prayers and your welcome too you both are always welcome here and feel free to join our family here were all really close we may not know eachother personally because were from all over but were all brothers in the submarine community we will always help someone out in the time of need and im sure everyone here would agree with me were one big family we may not all agree but in the end we come together lt commander lare

06-06-08, 10:27 PM	#54
Snaptrap Eternal Patrol Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 224 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'd really love to stay here but all I got for a gaming system is a PS3. The PC I own is an old handmedown that at best can handle games no later than 2005. My bro has the gaming PC and I can only use it when he isn't which is basically never. The Silent Hunter game he has installed is cool though too complex for my simplistic understanding. Rich was trying to teach me to play before the accident. Using some tutorials from around the net I am attempting to learn so when he gets out we can play online. Lights out. Ron.

06-06-08, 11:53 PM	#57
THE_MASK Ace of the deep . Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,226 Downloads: 901 Uploads: 73	This is just the best forum in the entire world , Cheers bro .

06-07-08, 05:03 AM	#58
Defiance Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK Posts: 908 Downloads: 673 Uploads: 0	Sure Is Nice To Hear Good News And make sure you get rest as well (i know this is tough to do) , You need to be 100% yourself to keep helping your bro out Speedy Recovery my Co-Sub-Simmer Ciao Def

06-07-08, 08:15 AM	#60
sturmer Navy Dude Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Posts: 178 Downloads: 74 Uploads: 0	i am just back from a vacation (with no internet) and i was quiet shocked when i opened my mailbox with the terrible news about Snappy, i hoped there would be more news on the forum here and then i saw this thread. i wish also the quick recovery for snap, cause the mods cant keep waiting (just kidding) im glad that he is okay, considering the heavy accident. wish him the best of luck of me. and like Sober said: this is the best forum in the world. grtz to all of you sturmer ps: i will check in again when im back home. __________________ "One Torpedo . . . one Ship" - Otto Kretschmer