Home Page : News: Sick Call Last Updated [an error occurred while processing this directive] SICK CALL Pete Lavin: I talked to Pete Lavin this afternoon. After three weeks at Stanford Hospital, he is now at home recovering from a stroke. Although he has some difficulty talking, he is glad to get calls. Pat and Mel Howrigan have been keeping a close eye on Pete. submitted by Glen Van Ingen on 9/27/2006
William (Bill) Buzard had a massive brain aneurism in May. He was
unconscious for three weeks, then had two brain operations. Physically
he doesn't appear to have impairments.
He is having trouble with some speech but his reading and writing seem to be coming back. He is in speech therapy in the VA system. submitted by Roy Jacobson on 7/31/2006 Phil Vaughn, rotary wing captain, underwent a heart transplant operation the later part of May. Phil sounds good on the phone, and expects to spend the next several weeks in the hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. His phone number is 205 975 1793 - he is up to hearing from old friends. Submitted by: Mike Seale Walt Ranallo: This is to let you all know that the back operation was a success and I am now home recuperating. In case you didn't know already, I had a herniated disc in the Lumbar Area of my back that was squeezing against the sciatic nerve and causing a lot of pain in my hip and down my right leg. On Wednesday, May 31, I had surgery to correct this situation. The operation was a complete success, and I no longer have any pain in my hip or leg. I do have some pain where the incision was made though. I'm taking pain medicine to control the pain though, so am able to walk (very slowly) around the house with the help of a chair with wheels. Anyway, I'm doing fine and just wanted to let everyone know so I wouldn't have to explain the above over and over on the phone. You all take care and I wish you all enough. Cheers Walt submitted 6/3/2006 General Heinie Aderholt Update: Heinie has been moved from Montgomery, Alabama, to Fort Walton Beach. He is in room 123 in Westwood across from White Wilson Hospital. The address is: WESTWOOD Heinie is basically holding his own. Working therapy as much as his body will stand. Due to having difficulty keeping his blood/sugar in balance, he was moved to the hospital over the Memorial Day weekend for a few days. Visitors are welcome much of the time. However, if you are out of town, do coordinate with Larry Ropka before making the trip for a visit; in the event Heinie is not available. Joan Ropka says: "Heinie is getting the best care we can provide. The care at Westwood has been excellent. Without exception, everyone has been caring and attentive." Your e-mails are being forwarded to Heinie. Also, your comments are especially important to him...!!! He needs you and is sincerely appreciative of all your interest and care. submitted by Robert on 5/29/2006 Joe Hennesy is in the hospital and has had to cancel his trip to the AAM reunion in Washington this year. The following is form his daughter: Many thanks for your kind thoughts. He is presently in hospital with a chronic bout of emphysema and pneumonia and will probably be in for a week. This is his third time in hospital in 2 months so God love him he is having a rough old time of it. He is absolutely gutted to the core at missing the reunion but is talking about going to Tampa in September for some reason. His cell phone number is 011 353 85 723 0650. submitted by Steve Stevens 5/26/2006 Richard "Dick" Murtland Update: The doc gave the old man an 'A+' on his surgery & sent him packing. Big Dick is now terrorizing the abode of his son & future daughter-in-law. He's doing well, & we expect him to be back at the golf course in a couple of weeks. He's currently learning how to use the phone & will surely be making many calls over the next couple of days. Thanks again for all of he love & support. RJ Message from Richard J. Murtland 5/11/06 Dick Murtland is former Supervisor of Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL) at Vientiane Base, was involved in a most serious motor vehicle traffic accident, early AM (0700h) 29 April in the greater Phoenix area, while en route to attend a golf tournament. Another vehicle sideswiped his vehicle, caused his vehicle to leave to roadway, roll into an embankment, come in contact with a lighting post. which resulted in the need to have him cut out of vehicle, transferred to Scottsdale Hospital, for emergency surgery for head injuries (serious and severe). He is on the mend, with family and friends in attendance. BG Heinie Aderholt Update: Heinie has started PT in earnest and with support on both sides he is able to shuffle down the hall. It wears him out but we are pleased with the effort. He is getting very good care. A couple of the nurses are a real hoot and don't take any of his guff. I would love to take them home with me. submitted by Joan Ropka on 5/8/2006 Heinie has been moved from Birmingham to a large room on the 5th floor (room 41) of the Long Term Care unit in the Jackson Hospital. He was thrilled to get out of Birmingham and have a new scene. The PT will start in earnest in the morning. He has a along way to go. The best news is Leslie, Jessie's niece and a nurse, found a night sitter. Heinie goes around the bend every night so Larry is sitting with the sitter tonight to help her know how to handle him. Heinie has full blown plans on how to escape and does not take no for an answer. Larry has been very creative in dealing with the situation. I just pray this works as we are knee walking tired. Larry expects Heinie might be here a month or so. Dick is flying in tomorrow if weather and if the plane holds up. Thanks for sending out the message to all. We really appreciate it. Get Well messages can be sent through Robert Downs robert@aircommando.net. submitted 5/4/2006 David Conley: Barb and I visited Dave and Suong last week and thought you would like to know his condition. David said it was OK if I contacted his friends. David's prostate cancer has metastasized to his hips, upper legs and perhaps his spine. I took him for cat scans and he has additional ones scheduled for next week . His pain is more intense when he gets up from a sitting position. He was reluctant to take pain pills but he told me a few days ago that he started meds for pain management. He has a difficult time walking and standing and refuses to use a walker.He was previously taking high doses of steroids that left him with a swollen face and body. Dave said he looked like Mickey Rooney.He eats very little so Suong forces him to drink Ensure. With all of this he remains in high spirits even though his doctor said he probably has only 3 to 6 months to live and he is 2 months into it. Sioung took two days off from work and as usual she cooked us wonderful Vietnamese food. One night they invited Nelda Mahaffey of Air America days and Tommy Forbes from BHI days. It was great to see them. Tho Suong is still working, her sister is staying with them and working a different shift so someone is always there to take care of Daves needs. Their twin grandsons are also living with them and they can drive Dave to the doctor. Dave and I played lots of Gin Rummy and I beat his butt. He paid me with a check made out to The King of Gin Rummy and he knows that I wouldn't cash the check made out to the King. We are so grateful to Lynn Brown and her Mother Pat Boyce who visited the Conleys the previous week and advised us of Dave's condition. I think Dave would like to hear from you. He sometimes takes a nap in the early afternoon. He spends most of his time at the computer and watching TV. Sorry to give you this sad news. Warmest regards, Al and Barb. Submitted by Al Harris Bob Stensloff: I am reporting to you that Bob Stensloff has undergone brain surgery for a tumor. He is in Memphis, Tenn. at a hospital where his son works. The surgery was last week. John [Bob`s son] held the phone for Bob to speak to me, he sounds in good spirits. I have a lot of faith in his recovery, he is a tough ole bird...........always Bill Bergman 326/06 bilber@gulftel.com Dave Crowell was diagnosed in January with throat cancer. He is undergoing outpatient radiation every week day at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston. Prognosis is very good. Treatment will continue until April 12. He is at home weekends and can be reached there by phone. See Directory. He and June plan to be at Reunion 2006. Submitted by James Doherty. Heinie Aderholt: Heinie is in the "Intensive Care Unit" at the Fort Walton Beach Hospital. He was not looking good when I last saw him. Only a limited "named" few are allowed to visit him at this time. People such as Dick Secord, Larry Ropka, Hap Lutz, etc. Please, no telephone calls to the hospital asking to speak with Heinie. He is in no condition to speak with anyone at this time. Send well wishes cards and letters to him at his office and they will be delivered to him. BGen. Harry C Aderholt 25 Miracle Strip Parkway Ft. Walton Bch., FL 32548 (850) 243-0442 Or, you can send cards and letters to him via the Air Commando Association Office: Air Commando Association, Inc. PO Box 7 Mary Esther, FL 32569 (850) 581-0099 - Office (850) 581-8988 - FAX For updates, Larry Ropka said they hope to have Heinie's current status on a telephone recording at Heinie's office starting tomorrow or the next day. Telephone (850) 243-0442. Thanks immensely for your fond memories, care, concern, and prayers for this very wonderful guy. He was and is my "Hero" ... that is for sure...!!! For updates on Heinie's condition, please visit the Air Commando
Website: Robert "Bob" Wofford: Bob is very sick with cancer. His phone number s listed in the latest directory but we are not sure if calls are welcome. Reported to Jack Knotts by Bill Bergman - February 14, 2006 Judy Porter: Hello All - Just realized you might hear some news about my health on the telegraph and didn't want you unduly concerned. While in North Carolina for surgery on the right arm, broken at Reno, I hit one of life's speed bumps. Ended up 24 days in Duke Hospital with a number of aliments I was not aware of previously; bladder cancer the most serious, along with pulmonary embolism, but I WON!!! I'm cleansed and renewed and will head back to my home in Florida the second week in February. If it hadn't been for the broken arm, the cancer would not have been discovered and removed before further damage was done. Frequent monitoring will be necessary in the future but I've still got lots of miles ahead of me. See you in Alexandria, VA. Judy Porter submitted on February 1, 2006 Jim Baker: After three days in the Naval Hospital, San Diego, for full blown Pneumonia, to date, he has been on antibiotics. He has had some side effects. He is very lethargic, usually wakes up with body aches, until about noon, when it wears off. No energy at all! X-Rays on Monday show he still has bacteria in lungs, although very little. Doctor said these side effects are normal for Pneumonia cases. Has appointment tomorrow, with Primary Physician for follow up. Hope he is restored to normal health, with minimum after effects (such as "complications following Pneumonia". et al!) Good health to all! Submitted by Como Baker on 1/27/2006 Bill Leary has a tumor in his upper stomach/esophagus area. He went for tests and will see a specialist Tuesday (December 20). Hopefully surgery will follow swiftly after. Submitted by Margaret Leary via Mac Thompson 12/17/2005 Pat Landry: "I just called "King Pat" as he called himself when he answered and he's screwball as usual but sounds strong, thus probably is no longer in the ICU. (Methodist Hospital, 6565 Fannin, Houston, TX 7730, main # 713-790-3311, his room #915 in the Dunne bldg.)" Evidently Pat passed out at home, was taken to the hosptal, ICU for a spell, tests, not a stroke, but no update on what happened. submitted by Karl Stertzbach via Mac Thompson 10/15/2005 Chau Thompson Update - I would like to update everyone on Chau's condition. We want to thank you all for the “get wells” and your prayers. Evidently Chau did have a minor pre-stroke at work where she complained about not being able to annunciate her words. She also had some numbness on the right side of her mouth and cheek. She didn't think anything of it at the time, however when she got home and told Paul and me about it we called the doctor and he said he wanted to see her right away. They did a complete checkup at the doctor's office including a thorough cardiovascular exam ending with a stress test. She also had an MRI of her brain to see if there was any blockage there. And finally yesterday she had a neurological exam. The Doc also put her on some special medication to prevent a stroke and also a blood thinner. As of yesterday, August 19, all the tests have been completed. We received the doctor's report today and he indicated that all the tests were normal and took her off the stroke medication and the blood thinner. The only thing I've noticed is that she seems to be a little tired. However, she has been getting to bed rather late trying to get the house cleaned up and ready for our son Richard's wedding on September 3rd. (How do you slow that women down???) Thanks for your prayers and your concern. Submitted by Stan, Paul and Richard Thompson 8/27/2005 Initial information submitted by Dave & Suomg Conley 8/16/2005 Dick Hamilton Update From Nora: Dick is recovering very well but slowly. He has been transferred to rehab and is undergoing rehabilitation. He is still unable to use his left arm or left leg but his speech is returning and he is able to talk and is lucid. For those who would like to send a get well card or note his address is: George Hamilton Select Specialty Hospital Dick suffered a severe stroke on July 7, 2005, in Houston, Texas. We will continue to post updates as soon as we receive them. Submitted by Dick Elder 7/8/2005 Larry Dacey Update Wil Charette visited Larry at Larry's Hospice in Niceville, Fl over the 6/10-6/12 weekend. There is not a great deal more to add to Larry's condition since the last sitrep. Larry is deteriorating slowly as the cancer invades his lungs. He remains on a feeding tube, constant oxygen and an internal morphine reservoir arrangement that allows him to deal with his pain. His morale is good and he speaks excitedly about the phone calls and letters he has received from many of you Larry provided an opening to discuss "arrangements" when he made an unsolicited comment about his cremation plans. He desires to be cremated in one of his "Power lifting" tee shirts with his Army jump wings attached. He has donated "what is left and serviceable of this bod" to medicine. Imagine a 174 pound very fit--(not too many years ago) Dacey bench pressing 390 pounds, to Larry now at a lean mean 90 pounds. What a sinister disease. Another sad vignette relating to Larry's power lifting achievements surfaced when I noticed a photo on his bedside table of Larry in his power lifting togs standing among an array of power lifting trophies acquired throughout the U.S.. When I commented on the photo Larry said that "they all went to the dumpster" when he vacated his trailer and moved into hospice. While we were on the delicate subject of arrangements I asked Larry for his DD-214 (DOD service form) so I could finalize the arrangements for a Military Honor Guard from Hurlburt Field. I had previously asked Bill Cervenak to ask Farmer John Perkins and Tim Casey to get into Larry's 201 file in an attempt to see if his DD-214 was there. They were in the process of digging into Larry's records when I visited Larry and obtained from him a badly mouse nibbled copy of his DD-214. All the information needed is legible, however, and my contacts at the Base say the honor guard is a done deal and will be woven into whatever the cremation protocol entails. During one visit Larry said he wanted to visit some friends. Right. So we loaded him into the car and he directed us to his favorite watering hole called "The Oasis" on Rt-20 between Niceville and Freeport. Had it not been for Larry's presence this little social call would have justified hazpay. However, when we entered this Pabst Blue Ribbon bastion all of Larry's disciples came to their own version of attention and welcomed us with unarmed open arms. I haven't had a PBR in years, particularly at 0940 hrs. Larry's oxygen was running low so we took our leave after a brief visit. The response since my last (first) sitrep on Larry has been good. I will tell you that whatever form of communications you prefer it will be appreciated and, moreover, it will make Larry's day/week. Let me be brutally candid for a moment, and I take this delicate liberty because I know the readership of this note appreciates candor. Larry served hard and honorably, but like some of us he had some personal problems and some of his managers (also his friends) had to make some serious administrative rehabilitation decisions. Larry holds no animosity or grudges. God knows I would not want to have this mighty little warrior pissed off at me --even in his current state. Here is what is going on in his head with all of the time he has to languish in his hospice among very old and very sick people who have absolutely nothing in common with Larry Dacey. Nice folks, but not like him/us. First off Larry feels like he let down his superiors, peers and the fraternity. He is also internalizing some embarrassment for some of his behavior. As he sits around sucking oxygen he reflects on the past, and because his mind is sharp he recalls more than perhaps he should for his own good. He will reach out to only a few, but he will be responsive to all. He is upset with himself because he knows some of his personal activities precluded him from realizing his potential in the Company. Having had a number of eye to eye hours with him of late I know what makes him happy and peaceful. He does not want any atta boys, medals, money, (He would love a beer and a burger) or pity. He is proud to be one of us and all he wants is as much commo as we will share with him. To Larry, a message in any form from any of us is confirmation to him that he did good, he remains part of the fraternity and we are thinking about him. Larry and I knew each other over the years. We have even had a few beers together, we never served side by side, we didn't exchange Xmas cards, but I always liked him for the easy going, unassuming and generous person that he is. I don't need to be encouraged to make the long drive North to see him. The truth is I believe I get as much or more satisfaction out of the visits, exchange of stories, helping with small things etc.. Finally, I know some of you are wondering as I am how much more time Larry has. I do not know and I did not have the opportunity to talk with his Doctors. The hospice staff wont say even if they have a clue. The point is we all now know enough about what is destroying him to know that he is on short final. But then I recall what my cardiologist said to me when I qualified for the heart transplant program--"I suggest you do not take out an annual subscription to Golf digest, better buy it monthly". That was three years ago. LARRY DACEY WILL BE 69 YEARS OLD ON 3 JULY. PLEASE COMMUNICATE WITH HIM. Alterra Sterling
House of Blue Water Bay Regards to all, Wil Charette Larry Dacey served as a case officer, call sign "Boston." Larry worked in Laos & Cambodia '60's & 70's. Was also an AFSFO. submitted 6/20/2005 An Update on Judy Porter Judy Porter was injured during the reunion in Reno, NV. In addition to some serious cuts and bruises, she suffered a broken upper arm. After a stay at a local hospital, she returned to the reunion and was able to attend some functions to include the GM Meeting and Banquet. She has returned home and is recovering. Here is an update from Allyson Porter: Mum went in to see an orthopedic surgeon today who commented that the splint that was put on in Nevada was great and to leave it as such. She stayed the night at Michie and Steve Stevens last night, but is home today. Her neighbor downstairs is checking on her, and Steve has "runners" who will call upon her in the near future. Mum said that she wants to get a tread machine because she won't be able to make it to the gym (we're a family of manual transmissions and it's her right arm that's out of commission) and she doesn't want to lose the stamina she's recently built up. She can't take walking around the condo complex because I guess the heat has set in for the summer. She'll have to keep the splint on for 12 weeks! That's a long time. She had quite the setup in Nevada with round the clock care. Those AAM women take care of their own like no other! I am so very thankful for having them in our lives! Kind Regards, Allyson submitted by Allyson Porter 6/8/2005 An Update about Ross Cafaro from Ross, Jr.: Dad's been doing just great with rehab here at the house. Walking around / took him to his house 3 or 4 times over the last few weeks for 4 hr. each time. He's getting better. On 4/25/2005 he went in to the hospital for a 4 1/2 hr reconstruction surgery of the bladder/urology items. Every things repaired as best that can be done. He was in recovery for an entire day and went home on 4/27/2005. The doctor released him early, as he's doing better than expected. Submitted by Ross Jr via Judy Porter on 4/28/2005 Update on Aree and Bob Thanks again to all of you for your good wishes and messages. I wish I could answer them all individually, but cannot at present. We finally got some good news, actually very good news. The PET scan results are back and completely negative, so the lymphoma has not spread to any organs or other parts of her body yet. We were sweating bullets on this one because obviously if it had already spread, treatment would be much more difficult. All your prayers and good wishes apparently are helping, so we ask that you continue. Next step is the appointment to begin her chemo on the 26th, wish us luck. Best wishes and many, many thanks to all, Bob & Aree _______________________ From Associate Member Bob Vaughn Yesterday we received the results of Aree's bone marrow biopsy. As I suppose is the case with many doctor's reports, it was not as bad as it could have been, but decidedly not as good as we had hoped. Aree has non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. It is a form of cancer, no use dancing around that word. However, it is in its very earliest stages and that should be a big plus. So early, that the oncologist said she probably would not have even noticed symptoms directly from it for another five years. We are fortunate that in doing the tests for the hemolytic anemia we found this. Did it cause the anemia? The doctor said we will probably never know, but there is a chance it did. On the plus side, her red blood count was much improved from the prednisone, 10.4 yesterday vs the 7.0 when she was in the emergency room initially. Since she is having some of the expected side effects from the prednisone - dizziness (may have caught that from me) and insomnia, we were happy to hear the doctor say that based on her improved red blood count we will now reduce the amount she is taking, and that should reduce those side effects hopefully. She says she feels better and the jaundice in her eyes is barely noticeable today. As to the non-Hodgkin's, we are quite concerned of course, especially since my own brother died from Hodgkin's a few years back after living with it for more than 10 years. But the oncologist and hematologist believe that since it is in such a very early stage that we stand a good chance of fighting it, maybe even defeating it. We are nearing 60 years old, so his verdict at this time is that it will probably not be fatal to her, something else will likely come along before it does its work. Were we in our 30s, this would be much more tragic in other words. Of course, cancer is unpredictable, so one never knows. She will be getting a PET scan on Wed to make sure it hasn't spread to any soft organs (doc gave us a 95% probability it has not, but wanted to have a baseline to work from and it couldn't hurt). Then she will begin chemotherapy next week and weekly blood count tests. Chemo has ominous connotations, but he says it will not be aggressive chemo; only consisting of taking some pills that should have low or no side effects. So many of you have offered and are saying prayers for us, or offering good wishes, that we can only thank you by doing the same for you in return. Please know that we are doing that, and that we are grateful for having each one of you in our circle of friends. I will try not to bore you all with details as we progress and only report significant discoveries or changes, I know how the mass of emails can get overwhelming at times. And until I have more time to spend at it, my replies will be spotty. But we cherish each one of your emails and it really brightens Aree's day that so many of you should send your good wishes to her, especially her being from a foreign land and culture (although 150% American now). So certainly don't feel like you need to not send to us, I will read each to her as we have time. And if you get my emails as a forward from someone else and wonder why we didn't sent to you directly, it's only because my head is not working so good right now (if it ever did), it doesn't mean that we have forgotten you. Tremendous thanks and all our best to each of you, Bob & Aree
bkkbob@att.net Bob Mehaffey had a slight stroke while at work in Colombia. He is at home in Breckenridge, TX (254-559-1261). He said the only functions slightly affected are his speech and right hand. He hopes to be back in the saddle in 2-4 months. Reported to Steve
N. Stevens by a friend on the same contract in Colombia. Wil Charette sent in the following on 28 February 05. He recently visited Larry Dacey in hospice care in Florida. Date: 2/28/2005 2:36:51 PM Eastern Standard Time I spent the weekend in Niceville, Florida with Larry Dacey. The good news is there is good news. The drive to Niceville was agonizing in that I had interpreted the reports I had received to suggest that Larry was down to a few days/hours. The good news is Larry is lucid, comfortable, well cared for, and vertical. The bad news is he has terminal throat cancer that is migrating to his lungs. He has been through all of the cancer arresting procedures--surgery, chemo, radiation et. al to no avail. A lesser person would have perhaps expired already. Larry is comforted by his constant oxygen, feeding tube and morphine. Larry has been under hospice supervision for a few weeks and he has already charmed his hospice handlers with his grit and wit. As you all know there is no whine in Larry. Prognosis: I am told not too long, but perhaps months as opposed to weeks. It depends on how fast it migrates. At the moment his lung capacity is not good. Just a few steps and he is winded to the point of hyperventilation. Amy and I made the trip for essentially two reasons. Larry had no intentions of "putting us (Any of us) out". I was the first of his KUBARK/HOPE friends his hospice friends located, so I naturally did what any one of us would have done. Knowing Larry I had no idea what to expect in terms of current status and preparation and I wanted to do what needed to be done to ensure he passed on with dignity. I also wanted to see for myself that he was being cared for and as comfortable as possible, and just visit with him. Larry is doing just fine. His day to day hospice volunteer handler is a former Army Air Corps B-24 Pilot with 19 takeoffs and 18 landings. Henry Wolcott is one of the original "Carpetbaggers" of WWII fame and a Prince of a warrior. Henry spent some of the war as a POW. Henry knew that Larry had to have some friends somewhere in the Special Ops community so he mentioned Larry to one of his golfing buddies, USAF Col (ret) Dennis Barnett, former Chief of Staff, Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt. Col Barnett e-mailed an old Special Forces friend of mine who contacted me with a message that essentially said, "there is this guy in hospice-------". Larry is also a former SF'er so I asked Col Barnett (now an old friend) if he could arrange for a military supported farewell for Larry when the time comes. "Can do Easy". In the interim. I am six hours away from Larry. I will try to visit him at least a weekend a month. Dick Secord lives in the immediate area of Larry. Dick had not a clue that Larry was under hospice care since they have not been in contact. Dick is now aware of all of the above. If you visit Larry: I stayed at the (new) Hampton Inn located a few minutes from Larry's place @ 4400 Ansley Drive, Niceville, Fl. 32578; Tel:850-897-4675. Larry is located at: Alterra Sterling House MWB 1551 Merchants Way Niceville, Fl 32578 C/O Larry Dacey #140 Tel: 850-729-3323 If you call Larry turn up your receiver volume. His voice is very raspy but you will be able to work it out in a few seconds. Please also keep in mind that Larry is more bashful and inherently independent than he is stubborn, so he will enjoy your visit---but he will not ask for anything and will refuse everything; Dacey charm. He might even dissuade you from making the trip because, "it is too long a drive and there is no time". He tried that on me. We had a delightful weekend, although I starved myself because I would not dare eat in front of him. I am doing a few very basic admin things for Larry. He was not aware that there is such a thing as an Air America Association--he now has my AA polo shirt I was wearing because I assumed he had a closet full of them. I will arrange for him to become a member. We emptied his old P.O. Box so those of you who have P.O. Box-810 in Freetown please disregard and use the address above. For me, a delightful weekend of sharing the same old stories with a very nice man. I believe it was somewhat the same for Larry. It was a happy weekend for both of us. It only got sad for me when I had to leave, but I left him in good hands---the "Carpetbagger" was there. Bill Cervenak or Bill Anderson or Don Stephens etc: Please share this sitrep with Farmer John and Tim Casey. As it turns out I do not think we need anything to ensure Larry's comfort/support now and when he leaves us. Fraternally, Wil Charette Larry Dacey served as a case officer, call sign 'Boston,' and is currently is in Alterra Sterling House of Blue Water Bay, Niceville, FL (850) 729-3323. Larry worked in Laos & Cambodia '60's & 70's. Was also an AFSFO. Submitted by Jack Knotts 2/25/2005
An Update about Ross Cafaro from Ross, Jr.: Dad is at my
place now and we're working on his rehab for 2 weeks. Then its
off to the Hospital for an endoscope "look see" on the bladder. Dr.
wants to see what condition everything is in and what portions he'll
have to reconstruct. Reconstruction will take place about 2 months
after that. In the interim, we'll do rehab and he should be ready to
go home to his place 2 weeks after reconstruction.
Dad is getting out of bed and using a walker to navigate over to the wheelchair. I keep moving the wheelchair further away.
What a ride this has been. Anyone out there still riding a motorcycle?
I stopped riding in the late 70's because it became an everyday fight
to stay alive on the road. Dad's been riding almost 60 years
without any problem. However you can't control the idiot that
pulls out in front of you and hits you head on. Just a note for
anyone who thinks calculated risks are worth it. As Justin
Wilson used to say " I guaranteeeeee - Its NOT "
I'll keep you all updated.... 20050204 Submitted by Ross, Jr. |
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