Update on Firefighters

This is a report from Rick Marr..

As you know, last week George was on a ventilator. I went to see George on Tuesday morning March 20, 2007. The nurse was with George in the downstairs lobby for a while, allowing him to meet visitors. George was going to be off the ventilator for 20 hours that day so they could see if he was able to handle it. I returned to visit on Wednesday night. George stated he only has to have the ventilator when he is sleeping at this time. That is good news. George is leaping over difficult hurdles every day. In the three weeks since the accident, George has had some set backs but he fights them with his positive attitude. The nurses are always there for him. I commend them for their compassion and professionalism. Thank you, nursing staff in the ICU, for helping our friend.

Jamie Waffle is starting physio on Friday. Jamie stated he does have some pain with his headaches and backaches but considers them minor compared to George's injuries. He wants to concentrate on keeping George in a positive focus. Jamie says he hurts as all of us hurt about George but he asks that we all keep positive thoughts for him.

Bill Hopkins stated he is doing 'okay'. He is hurting in muscles he never knew he had! He was up and walking the other day at the river. Bill starts physio next Monday. As Bill was still hurting, of course, he was still able to verbally abuse me.

Richard Marr