Friday, May 4, 2007
On April 19th and 1130 pm Brian's tank was hit by a roadside bomb. Brian was thrown around inside the tank. Brian sustained a skull fracture, 4 broken bones in his neck, a cracked sacrum and a scalp laceration. Brian was taken to a field hospital in Iraq, stabilized and flown to an army hospital in Germany. Two days later he was flown to Washington DC and admitted to the ICU. On Thursday he underwent surgery to stabilize the worst of the fractures in his neck. Surgery went well and he is currently recovering. Brian continues to have trouble with his lungs filling with fluid mainly because he is not able to move around and fully inflate them. They keep him sedated for any pain so he sleeps a lot. The plan is to work on getting his lungs back to full capacity and move him to a different hospital to get started on physical therapy.
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Thanks for posting the info. I'm sure it's tough to do, but ALOT of people are thinking of you guys and appreciate the updates. Thanks again. BJohnson
We are glad to receive updates. Thoughts and prayers from everyone at Rochelle Community Hospital.
Janet Stewart
Brian~
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you pull through recovery. We are all very proud of you, as we always have been. In your own words: "Never give up!" Dave and Elaine, please let us know if there is anything we can do to help out.
Cindy Gildea & Reporting Center staff.
Dave~
I just want you to know that Brian, you, and the rest of your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will continue to check your blog to see how Brian is progressing through this whole ordeal. I wish I could do more for you and your family. Please take care of yourself too. JLodico
Brian, one of the things I will always remember about you is how strong your spirit always was. It didn't matter if you were just being stubborn or trying to prove a point. It's trying times like these that make me understand that you will pull through this. May God heal you and bless you in your time of need. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Dave,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Just take it a moment at a time and remember to take a deep breath once in awhile. Remember to take care of yourselves also so you may stay strong for him. Thank you for updating the site so we can root for Brian's progress. Please let any of us know if there is anything we may do for you. Just know we're here supporting you and your family.
God Bless you all,
Bonnie & Carl Johnson
Brian , we just want you to know that your in our prayers and we know you'll make it through this your a very brave young man.we just wanted to let you that you and your family are in our prayers. We are very proud of you.
~The Carlson Family~
Richard, Kathy, and Brittany
Brain and family just wanted to let you know you are always in our thoughts and prayer. Let us know if we can do anything. We love you Brian.
Denny, Ginger, Trent, Tye and Mary
As the moving day gets closer, let us know at the station if you need anything done or taken care of. we speak of you guys everyday. Thanks for the updates. BJohnson
Dear Dave,
My heart goes out to your family and Brian is in my thoughts and prayers everyday. The news traveled fast as I got word of Brian from family back home. Stay strong because Brian is a strong young guy....I wish I could be closer to try to help your family in any way possible. May God be with Brian and heal his injuries and may he help your family with the struggles and emotions you must be feeling now and in the future.
Thank you for posting updates regarding Brian's progress. You are all in our thoughts and prayers every day and we appreciate news on his progress.
Take Care,
Rich & Dawn Johnson
I am curious if this is the sawlsville that I was in bravo company 1/63 with... If so could someone please contact me at michaellagueux@yahoo.com I would greatly appreciate it since I have not heard from anyone in such a long time from my old unit......
mike
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