OT: Friend's Son Injuried in Iraq
I received some good and bad news about a friend's son this week. He was injured in Iraq by an IED (bad news), but has been flown back to Walter Reed and is doing OK and his injuries will not be life threatening (good news).
The preliminary information I've recieved from his mom---
Drew was manning the gun on an MRAP vehicle when the vehicle in front of them exploded. All of his wounds were to the face, not the head, but most of the bones in his face are broken. He may lose some or all of his vision in his left eye and his sinuses are full of shrapnel. He cannot speak (tubes down his throat), but is communicating with doctors and by touch (squeezing hands). He has been moved out of ICU and is expected to be released in the next 2 weeks after some surgeries to remove more shrapnel.
Our Church is praying for Drew and his family...any prayers from you guys would be appreciated. Thanks Everyone.
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With my brother facing deployment next year
this hits close. My thoughts are with him, his family and friends, and any others affected by war.
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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 20, 2008 12:05 PM CDT 0 recs
My prayers
Are with this young man. This war is a nasty business and I am VERY thankful for our brave men and women who make this world a safer place.
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by copes006 on Aug 20, 2008 12:17 PM CDT 0 recs
My prayers are with him and his family
It’s a shame these things happen.
The critical thing to understand is that major-league pitchers don't appear to have the ability to prevent hits on balls in play. There are many possible reasons why this is the case, and I don't really have a concrete idea as to why it is.
But the one thing I do know is that it is the case.
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by nbt on Aug 20, 2008 12:20 PM CDT 0 recs
Def an awful situation, thank God his is going to be okay
My prayers go out to him.
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by nji232 on Aug 20, 2008 12:31 PM CDT 0 recs
I'm very sorry to hear about this.
Best wishes to him during his recovery and to you and the rest of his friends and family on dealing with this horrific news.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Aug 20, 2008 12:35 PM CDT 0 recs
sorry to hear about that
good thing that the injuries aren’t life threatening.
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by mjk83 on Aug 20, 2008 12:37 PM CDT 0 recs
Prayers and best wishes
The prayers and best wishes of myself and my family go out to him. I was lucky enough to make it though a tour in Afghanistan unscathed and, when my name is called for Iraq (the way my luck goes, probably in the near future) I hope to do the same there. Please keep all those that are still stuck in that sandbox in your prayers and keep looking forward to a quick and safe return of everyone we have over there.
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by snowyman28 on Aug 20, 2008 12:47 PM CDT 0 recs
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Heres to hoping you stay in the states.
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by Hammer on
Aug 20, 2008 6:43 PM CDT
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My thought
and prayers go out to you and Drew and his family and everyone affected by this. Also to anyone who has a loved one who has been injured or been killed.
by bleed that blue on Aug 20, 2008 12:49 PM CDT 0 recs
will be praying
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by digitalbenjamin on Aug 20, 2008 1:07 PM CDT 0 recs
Prayers
I hope his injuries turn out to be not as severe as it sounds and he recovers.
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by Shanghai Badger on Aug 20, 2008 1:21 PM CDT 0 recs
My thoughts are with your friend and his family...
… and thanks to him for serving our country.
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by Al on Aug 20, 2008 1:22 PM CDT 0 recs
Sorry to hear, SWL
I’ve been watching a mini-series on HBO about war…kinda like a “Band of Brothers” for my generation – and it’s been fascinating to see the loyalty and dedication and heart these men and women have over there halfway around the world. I’ve gotten teary-eyed a few times. Reminds me of your story. You’re in my thoughts.
Dan
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by dtpollitt on Aug 20, 2008 1:29 PM CDT 0 recs
So sorry to hear
about Drew. I will keep him in my prayers and am hoping for the best for him. Please thank him for his service to our country.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
by sue369 on Aug 20, 2008 1:46 PM CDT 0 recs
You have my thoughts and prayers
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by MPH73 on Aug 20, 2008 1:59 PM CDT 0 recs
My Thoughts and prayers are with all of our heros over seas
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by Galvan316 on Aug 20, 2008 2:32 PM CDT 0 recs
thank you for you sacrifice, Drew
i hope you make as full a recovery as possible.
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by joeschmitt on Aug 20, 2008 3:05 PM CDT 0 recs
Having a Brother in Law
who recently got back from Iraq, I feel for you SWL.
My prayers are with you my man.
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by eswan9 on Aug 20, 2008 3:39 PM CDT 0 recs
My thoughts are with him and his family
Keep us posted, SWL.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 20, 2008 3:44 PM CDT 0 recs
Drew and his family
have our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch.
~Ty Cobb
by Jettero2112 on Aug 20, 2008 4:13 PM CDT 0 recs
Thank you for sharing SWL....sometimes its easy to forget so many are in harms way everyday...
…my thoughts and prayers are with Drew and all of our soliders around the world.
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by JB 23 on Aug 20, 2008 4:41 PM CDT 0 recs
I am sorry to hear about Drew.
My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family and friends. May he make a full recovery.
by cubdreamer on Aug 20, 2008 4:44 PM CDT 0 recs
Thanks to all of you who have responded...and even to those who've read this and haven't.
I’ll pass along the well wishes to the family.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 20, 2008 4:45 PM CDT 0 recs
Best wishes and prayers
Best wishes and prayers to him and his family. Keep us posted.
This is kind of ironic as this week I got news about a friend of our family who was injured that I asked prayers for a couple of years ago and he made a good recovery after initially it looked pretty grim. He’s engaged to be married.
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by cubstoseriesby100 on Aug 20, 2008 5:17 PM CDT 0 recs
I'll be praying for Drew.
He has my thanks for sacrificing so much for this country.
by jbau on Aug 20, 2008 5:24 PM CDT 0 recs
Add my best wishes.
Come home safe, all of you over there…
by MN exile on Aug 20, 2008 6:00 PM CDT 0 recs
My prayers are with him and all his brothers in arms
We Americans owe a debt to our brave soldiers which can never be repaid. They are the best of us, courageous and proud, and I pray God bestows on them the blessing of His grace. Let us all pray for not only their safe return, but for victory—victory for our country, for Iraq and Afghanistan, and mostly victory for freedom.
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"Why does that man drop his club before he runs? I would bring it with me." ~Stewie Griffin
by Goodie1969 on Aug 20, 2008 6:12 PM CDT 0 recs
Prayers for sure....
Without starting a political discussion…this pisses me off.
My prayers to him and everyone else over there. Fortunately the one person I knew over there is home safe and sound.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on Aug 20, 2008 6:41 PM CDT 0 recs
It is because of fine people
such as this young man that we CAN be safe and sound at home.
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by copes006 on
Aug 21, 2008 9:20 AM CDT
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I agree----somewhat
But according to our genius President…………………..OK I wont go there.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on
Aug 21, 2008 5:28 PM CDT
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Hammer, you're ready to bust on this one ..
But let’s leave it outside the door. Let’s just keep the fires burning for our warriors .. they are our fathers, sons, mothers and daughters and they deserve all the support we can offer them ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
by cubnational on
Aug 21, 2008 6:05 PM CDT
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+1
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on
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our family will be praying for Drew, A true
American Hero. God Bless Him and his family. May he heal quickly and not losse his eyesight. Please keep us updated on his progress and again, know we are praying up a storm for him.
I was thinking of making a comeback until I pulled a muscle -- vacuuming.
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by collies-n-baseball on Aug 20, 2008 7:04 PM CDT 0 recs
I'll keep him foremost in my thoughts, SWL
the poor man, I’ll beam complete recovery ions out to Walter Reed.
by Emelie on Aug 20, 2008 8:03 PM CDT 0 recs
SWL, your friend's son definitely is in our prayers
Say what anyone may about the politics that got them there, I regularly pray for those abroad serving our country in those hellish places .. and when my own nephew up and joined the Army four months ago, my prayer life got a whole lot more in earnest.
Two weeks ago, I came home from his graduation from basic at Ft. Leonard Wood on what was surely the hottest day I think I’ve ever experienced in the Midwest. That was the day after the huge storms that shut down the Cubs game in Chicago. It was 103 degrees there .. and watching him in full dress uniform, bathed in sweat, march to the auditorium put a huge, huge lump in my throat . That’s actually a pretty cool day in Iraq, which is very likely will he ultimately may be deployed as a combat engineer – facing down IED’s.
I saw the baby I once held in my arms and rocked to sleep and the boy who dove for salamanders in the Tennessee mountain lake I took him to and the proud young, buff track star that he now is all at once .. and when I embraced him, I felt an even greater strength in him that makes me fearful, sad, joyous and proud all at once. I wish he hadn’t gone, but now that he is there, he’s got my 110% support .. as do all of our people in arms there. I now have on my car a yellow ribbon remembering him and the others that I didn’t have before ..
God richly visit, bless and heal Drew and all the others .. grace be upon him .. Keep us advised, SWL ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
by cubnational on Aug 20, 2008 9:48 PM CDT 0 recs
God Bless Your Nephew, Cubnational
When the question is asked: “Who among you will stand up and defend America and the cause of liberty in the world?”, I cannot properly put into words the respect I have for any man or woman who stands up and answers “I will.” I have never met, and likely will never meet, your nephew, but he is now in my prayers as well. May God guide and protect him and his compatriots.
"Why does that man drop his club before he runs? I would bring it with me." ~Stewie Griffin
by Goodie1969 on
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SWL
Pray and hope for a fast recovery. These men and woman that serve, especially the soldiers who are on the ground, who know the dangers that is in front of them, are true patriots and hero’s
God bless you Drew.
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by Grockcubs on Aug 20, 2008 10:26 PM CDT 0 recs
My thoughts are with your friend's son.
Here’s to a speedy recovery and a speedy end to this war.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Aug 21, 2008 12:44 AM CDT 0 recs
Best wishes
and hopes for a full & speedy recovery for Drew.
Hopefully he can find strength through his family and friends as we find strength through him and the many other American soldiers like him.
Let’s hope they’re all home safely soon.
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by Blue W on Aug 21, 2008 10:56 AM CDT 0 recs
Our thoughts and prayers are with Drew
and all the other brave folks that are defending our country and freedoms overseas. I have a former HS basketball player over there, too. Please keep us updated on his progress, SWL.
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by tommy veryzer on Aug 21, 2008 5:35 PM CDT 0 recs
my heart goes out him and his family
I;‘ve had friends deployed and it’s a worrisome time.
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 22, 2008 7:30 PM CDT 0 recs
Please convey my gratitude for Drew's service to this country, and my warmest well-wishes for a speedy recovery.
God bless him, and thank you for posting, SWL.
by northsider on Aug 23, 2008 1:20 AM CDT 0 recs














