prayers needed, for real

danger boy
danger boy Posts: 15,722
edited September 2008 in The Clubhouse
On August 30th a former coworker and friend was in Los Angles on a Sunday out for a ride on his motorcycle when the worst thing possible happen. A car changed lanes to the right, not seeing my friend and threw him about 30 feet to the right.. his helmet was knocked off.. and he sustained a terrible head injury.

Since the accident he's been in a drug induced coma... he's had part of his skull removed in hopes to relieve the pressure to his brain. In the past few days the doctors started to bring him out of the coma.. but with mixed results... so they proceeded slowly.

Yesterday they did a brain scan and realized he has no brain functions at all. All hopes were lost that he would recover from this horrible accident.

tonight at midnight pacific standard time.. his family will take him off life support and pray for a miracle that he pulls through. At this point a person has nothing left but hope and faith that someone up there is listening and will help my friend Mark through this toughest of times.

A little bit of background.. I met Mark when I a started my current job as TV cameraman about 18 yrs ago. Mark was one of the best of the brightest up and coming cameraman at the time. Much more experienced than I was in this profession. He worked as a free lance videographer for about 16 yrs on TV shows like the FOX show COPS, he's also worked on shows like the Amazing Race, A Current Affair and many others. He has traveled the world for his career, getting into some very dangerous situations. He is well liked by everyone and always got freelance work because of his easy going nature and good work ethic, not to mention his talent as a photographer.

So if you could find it in your prayers to send one to my friend Mark, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks, AL
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited September 2008
    Done.

    Very sad, hoping the best of this situation.

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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited September 2008
    I lost a friend like that his brain swelled, and it was over.
    Prayers sent for him and family.
    Ben
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited September 2008
    my best hopes for a miracle on this one.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited September 2008
    Sorry to hear that Al,, prayers sent .
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited September 2008
    Prayers sent for Mark, friends and family. Hoping for the best.
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited September 2008
    Prayers sent.
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited September 2008
    Sad to hear this terrible accident to your friend... Praying for your friend and his family.
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,678
    edited September 2008
    Prayers for your friend and for his family, that they find peace regardless of the outcome.
    Sal Palooza
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited September 2008
    I'll be lighting some candles and offering some words later on today.
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited September 2008
    Done man I hope for the best.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2008
    My prayers and thought are sent.

    RT1
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  • bdaley6509
    bdaley6509 Posts: 1,167
    edited September 2008
    Prayers sent for him and his family.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited September 2008
    I'm so sorry Al. Sending thoughts of comfort your friends way.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,066
    edited September 2008
    So sorry to hear about the tragic event. Prayers & thoughts sent. Keep the faith, miracles do happen!!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited September 2008
    Prayers sent.
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  • John30_30
    John30_30 Posts: 1,024
    edited September 2008
    Light & prayers to this good man and his family.l_8d4051c762d7507afed817ef8bf3803c.jpg
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited September 2008
    Prayers sent.
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited September 2008
    Prayers sent.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited September 2008
    As a fellow motorcyclist, its hard to hear stuff like this. Just a week ago a car pulled out of a parking lot and hit a guy on a motorcycle going about 50 mph. Stuff like that just makes me sick. This was right in front of where I work. Luckily, he only suffered some serious road rash and a broken hand.

    Please guys, it only takes a couple seconds to look again, and always, always use blinkers. Tragedies like this can all to often be avoided with a blinker.

    My prayers are with him and his family, God speed.
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  • phoneisbusy
    phoneisbusy Posts: 867
    edited September 2008
    Prayers sent.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited September 2008
    I will pray for your friend and his family.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited September 2008
    What a terrible tragedy. Prayers have been sent.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • ajanzalone
    ajanzalone Posts: 128
    edited September 2008
    With God, All things are possible.

    I ask the Lord Almighty, to bring fullness back to his body, and the the peace of God to all that love him.
    Amen

    I ride also, you have my prayers
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited September 2008
    I've prayed and please keep us posted.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited September 2008
    Al,
    What's the latest?
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited September 2008
    Many prayers for his family.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited September 2008
    Terrible story! My thoughts and prayers are with your friend, and his family and friends. I am so sorry!
    Carl

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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,516
    edited September 2008
    So sorry to hear Al.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited September 2008
    thanks to everyone here for your thoughtful words of caring and comfort. It means a lot.

    I have been talking non directly to the family... I haven't heard much of anything today. once I do.. i'll let you all know.

    thanks again. AL
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • sophie
    sophie Posts: 511
    edited September 2008
    prayers sent
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