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Title: Tom007 report ( I am heaving weeping as I post)
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Published: May 29, 2007
Author: me
Post Date: 2007-05-29 23:29:04 by tom007
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Adam just got out of surgery and things were not as good as we had hoped. The skin grafts were not healing on his buttocks and turns out he took a nasty piece of shrapnal through the right butt cheek and it left a tube of a wound which is not healing. The surgeon took pretty much all of his right butt cheek off but did not have to go to bone. Adam will have to have a colostomy bag put in place on Thursday but only as a way to prevent contamination to the wound. The surgeon thinks he will only need it 6-12 months. Hopefully this will help him conquer the fever. Tomorrow we will find out how the arm burns are doing but right now not much hope for saving his fingers. The good news, the lower back and all the head skin grafts are doing well. I am glad to have you all as my family, it gives me strength to share our burden with you all. Love you all,
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#8. To: tom007 (#0)
Stay as positive as you can, Tom. It helps. A lot. And thank you for sharing and please keep us posted. My best....
Oh no. Oh Tom, I am truly heart sick to hear this.
"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." ~George Washington
Tom's nephew was wounded in Iraq, the initial report was 2nd degree burns.
"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." ~George Washington
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"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." ~George Washington
Thank you for telling us. It hurts to think of you suffering too, tom. But, how could you not? I wish I could say something, anything but how shocked and saddened I am by this news.
Your nephew and your family are in our hearts and prayers.
That pretty much covers the bases, As far as I know.
Oh, Tom. I am so sorry. One more broken body struggling to heal, one among thousands broken without good reason. An entire world broken without good reason. The warmongers and empire-lusters need to pay for what they have done -- in full. It will hardly compensate, though, for what the Adams of this world have paid already (and will continue to pay), be they American or Iraqi. May Bush, Cheney and all the rest of the serial killers atop our criminal government burn in hell for what they have wrought.
Check out my blog, America, the Bushieful.
Tom, hang in there dude, and tell your nephew to also. As far as my thinking goes it will be "this will only end up positively". I'm praying for your nephews recovery, and your peace of mind. I'll be imagining legions of his white blood cells and antigens rallying to kick ass on any and all invaders to his body and for the metabolic construction crews to recover and rebuild quickly!
"I might have to go do something less stressfull, like core pavement on a busy freeway, at night..."
by Gordon Lightfoot Down the hall their voices ring, their feet are on the run All the games are ended now, their voices have been stilled You've seen the fires in the night, watched the devil as he smiles Goodbye you lost children, God speed you on your way Down the hall their voices ring, their feet are on the run This is a song that Gordon Lightfoot wrote that comes to mind when I think of the unnessesary horrors and sheer waste of wars. My thoughts and best hopes and wishes for his best and fastest recovery. I work doing anti-recruiting in schools, something us veterans can do well; cut through the bullshit Military recruiters feed these kids. Next kid I talk into forgetting a commitment or plan to go into the military I'll think of your nephew when that happens. It's a sad thing that we have to save our kid's lives by talking them out of going for the upward social mobility and pay and benefit advantages of military life. That they go that route out of sheer bordom in a land where adventure and enjoyment have been legislated out of existance. A place of service and other menial jobs and high rents and other costs to escape from, that's the downer of anti-recruiting; you know that which ever option kids take, service or civilian life, both have bleak, dangerous aspects to them. It is a damn shame we have a government intent on imperial aquisition of oil no matter how many kids they kill or maim to do this. Conversely, it is also a damn shame that they care so little about quality of life and oppertunity in this country unless you are rich. I want to see these guys on trial and in prison for their war crimes. Sorry for the rant, but this sort of thing really pulls my chain. I really hope he recovers fast and intact. Even more, I hope this country and allof us recover from this horrible and bloody ordeal these neocons have dragged us through.
Thesis: Official 9/11 story is an unproven conspiracy theory. http://911truth.org http://Justicefor911.org http://summeroftruth.org Probable-cause standards have been met for an unlimited investigation of unsolved crimes relating to the events of Sept. 11, including allegations of criminal negligence, cover-up, complicity or commission of the attacks by US officials and assets of intel services.
thanks Arator for keeping us informed through the years. You were a mighty hero in spreading news over at FreeRepublic and on LP.
Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
thanks tom for this extremely important news story. Support our troops.
Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
Good God. Either I've lived a sheltered life, or I'm at an age where I was never close up to war. During Vietnam I was a little kid and young teenager and didn't pay attention to those things, was just unaware of them. Since reading about your nephew from when you first reported his being hit by the bomb under his vehicle, and reading the graphic accounts of his wounds, it's made me think of this whole situation in general, I've been praying for all the wounded people in the Walter Reed hospital, and wondering how they endure all of the suffering. Also their parents and other relatives must be besides themselves, and there are so many of them. How does a person cope with having parts of their bodies removed, horrible burns, colostomy bags and raging infections? It sounds like hell to me, or what I would imagine hell to be like. It's made me feel very fortunate that I've never encountered such a thing in my life, and have never known anyone who has. At the same time it makes me realize this sort of thing could happen to any of us, we have no idea what the future holds, it's a wake up call to be sure. I hope they are giving him plenty of morphine and sedatives.
This story of tom's nephew really brings home the reality of that for me. We don't hear much of these details in the news, for instance I had no idea of the conditions of Walter Reed hospital until reading about this, it sounds like it's not much more than a dumping ground for badly wounded troops. tom I'm glad Adam is in a good hospital now.
Read Johnny Got his Gun by Dalton Trumbo That is if you haven't already. It is an older book, but it's message is timeless.
Thesis: Official 9/11 story is an unproven conspiracy theory. http://911truth.org http://Justicefor911.org http://summeroftruth.org Probable-cause standards have been met for an unlimited investigation of unsolved crimes relating to the events of Sept. 11, including allegations of criminal negligence, cover-up, complicity or commission of the attacks by US officials and assets of intel services.
What gets me is the recruiters go to high schools and get the guys all hyped up to join. I know young guys tend to think they are immortal, that nothing bad can happen to them, they must think that because who would want to take a chance ending up with half their body blown away? I just don't get it. I suppose the recruiters don't focus much on that possibility when trying to get them to enlist, makes me curious as to what they tell them, how they sell to them joining the military to go into combat.
Tom, I'm so sorry to hear about your nephew's injuries. How many of our youth are being damaged, destroyed and discarded ? I don't think we'll ever really know the truth, but each one is too many.
RON PAUL or REVOLUTION
I was listening to Bush's comments about amnesty for the illegal Mexicans yesterday and couldn't help thinking that he sounded desparate in his threats towards those opposed to his plan. He needs troops and Americans are disenchanted. Poor Mexicans will become the cannon fodder when he runs out of Americans.
RON PAUL or REVOLUTION
Last I saw, the Bush clan was quite large, with lots of younger nieces and nephews and such. So, how many young Bush's and Cheney's are going to fight in this war? Hmmmm, let me guess.....
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#10. To: All, christine, Zipporah, lodwick, rowdee, IndieTX, innieway, noone222, BTP Holdings, SKYDRIFTER, Itisa1mosttoolate, Eoghan, Dakmar, Red Jones, Fred Mertz, aristeides, ++ALL PRAYER WARRIORS++ (#9)
#11. To: All, HOUNDDAWG, christine, Zipporah, ladybug, Lady X, Esso, randge, mirage, Jethro Tull, MUDDOG, Mekons4, Ferret Mike (#10)
#12. To: tom007 (#0)
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#14. To: kiki (#2)
I will pray and concentrate on the positive. I really don't know what else to say.
"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men" Plato
#15. To: tom007 (#0)
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#17. To: tom007 (#14)
The Lost Children
Phantoms on the winter sky, together they do come
Faded lips and eyes of blue they're carried in the wind
Their laughter filled the countryside but they'll not laugh again
Their fathers built the tools of war by which they all were killed
Their fathers made the uniforms showing which side they were on
And the young boys wear the middle name for guns to pray upon
You've heard a mother's mournful cry as she searches for her child
You've seen the lines of refugees, the faces of despair
And wondered at the wise men who never seem to care
Your little beds are empty now, your toys are put away
Your mother sings a lullaby as she gazes at the floor
Your father builds more weapons and marches out once more
Phantoms on the winter sky, together they do come
Faded lips and eyes of blue they're carried in the wind
Their laughter filled the countryside but they'll not laugh again
#18. To: Arator (#15)
#19. To: tom007 (#0)
#20. To: tom007 (#0)
#21. To: Arator, tom007 (#15)
One more broken body struggling to heal, one among thousands broken without good reason.
#22. To: Diana (#20)
#23. To: Ferret Mike (#22)
A World War I-era American soldier in a hospital realizes that he was hit by an artillery shell and lost his arms, legs, ears, eyes and most of his face. The remaining torso and head is being kept alive by machines. Using his head to tap out morse code, he asks someone to help him leave the hospital or die. Neither of his wishes are granted.
#24. To: tom007 (#0)
#25. To: Diana (#23)
#26. To: noone222 (#25)
He needs troops and Americans are disenchanted.
 | Gold and silver are real money, paper is but a promise. |
#27. To: Elliott Jackalope (#26)
I thought that I really hated Clinton, but Bush has given a whole new meaning to hate from my perspective. Worse and worser.
RON PAUL or REVOLUTION
#28. To: tom007 (#0)
Best wishes and prayers. His sacrifice and your pain are the result of a foreign policy which has been hijacked by sick, evil individuals. Every one of these kids needs to leave that sandpit NOW- alive and healthy – by any means necessary.
#29. To: tom007 (#0)
Not good at all. Hope Adam improves soon. When you have a few moments, check out this piece.
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one." Edmund Burke
#30. To: tom007. Adam (#0)
We haven't met in person, but your story puts a face on this insanely horrific "war" for me. Thank you for sharing here.
Continued thoughts and prayers for you and all your family.
#31. To: tom007 (#0)
tom, my heart goes out to you, your family, and especially to adam. i just pray that they are able to save his fingers. i wish there more that i could do. love,
#32. To: Red Jones (#18) (Edited)
We were a company of mighty heroes. I was but one among many (there as here). And what's with the past tense anyway? We ain't dead yet. ;^)
You were a mighty hero in spreading news over at FreeRepublic and on LP.
Check out my blog, America, the Bushieful.
#33. To: tom007 (#14)
I pray that Adam will do as well as can be done in this bad situation. Be strong for him.
#34. To: Ferret Mike, Jethro Tull, Peetie Wheatstraw, robin, christine, Zipporah (#22)
That is if you haven't already. It is an older book, but it's message is timeless. Mike, Although your sensitivity is well known I'm not sure that this is the right time to reference this most disturbing book and film. Perhaps because the plot is my worst nightmare, and I live clean and am honest in all my dealings just so our creator will take notice and hopefully never allow this to happen to me. The thought of anyone suffering that way makes me want to weep and scream. And, I don't have a loved one undergoing a medical ordeal. To those who are inclined to make anti war statements here, I ask for your compassion for those who are beyond that now.
Read Johnny Got his Gun by Dalton Trumbo
#35. To: Diana (#23)
The video game Counter Strike is perfectly safe.
What gets me is the recruiters go to high schools and get the guys all hyped up to join. I know young guys tend to think they are immortal, that nothing bad can happen to them, they must think that because who would want to take a chance ending up with half their body blown away?
"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." ~George Washington
#36. To: HOUNDDAWG (#34)
You make a good point. Just recently Ferret posted that when he sees a wounded/maimed veteran, he thanks them for their service to our country, and I replied to him that it's what I say also. Nothing more.
"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." ~George Washington
#37. To: robin (#36)
Very good, and thank you.
#38. To: All (#36)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXq8Qbe2nR0 Here's Bob Dylan's opinion.
Galatians 3:29 And if ye [be] Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
#39. To: Elliott Jackalope (#26)
The ChickenHawks and all their little chicks are all despicable. The Brits are smarter, they dressed up Harry like he was going to Iraq (hoorah), then there was a flurry of articles about how he was already a target and he would endanger his whole unit.
"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." ~George Washington
#40. To: tom007 (#0)
As a family member I will share this with you. Those of us of WW2/Korea duty are passing on to a better life at a national rate of 1200 per day. Soon our numbers will be few and our burden will rest upon veterans of Vietnam and Iraq. We have grieved for years over lost family and friends, a grief that never ends. Now we can only silently cry as we witness once again the innocent young men of our country that pay the price for the arrogance of its elders. May God bless your nephew and his family...
I am glad to have you all as my family, it gives me strength to share our burden with you all.
#41. To: Cynicom (#40)
heartfelt, Cyni
#42. To: tom007 (#0)
Please take my best wishes and hopes. I'll go do something I haven't done in a long time; dig out the candles and the rosary...
America is not at war. The military is at war. America is at the mall and the Congress is out to lunch.
#43. To: mirage (#42)
Light one from all of us here.
#44. To: robin (#36)
Ditto. Many actually look surprised when I do so.
Just recently Ferret posted that when he sees a wounded/maimed veteran, he thanks them for their service to our country, and I replied to him that it's what I say also. Nothing more.
Remember...G-d saved more animals than people on the ark. www.siameserescue.org
#45. To: tom007 (#0)
Tom, please accept my prayers, best wishes, affection, and deep respect in this terrible time.
Puissent tous les hommes se souvenir qu'ils sont frères!
#46. To: lodwick (#43)
You got it.
Light one from all of us here.
America is not at war. The military is at war. America is at the mall and the Congress is out to lunch.
#47. To: robin (#35)
They probably promise them college and other benefits that most will never see.
The video game Counter Strike is perfectly safe.
#48. To: Diana (#47)
Yep.
"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." ~George Washington
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