pat update -- Psualum Forum

[ Show ]

Support VoyForums

[ Shrink ]

VoyForums Announcement: Programming and providing support for this service has been a labor of love since 1997. We are one of the few services online who values our users' privacy, and have never sold your information. We have even fought hard to defend your privacy in legal cases; however, we've done it with almost no financial support -- paying out of pocket to continue providing the service. Due to the issues imposed on us by advertisers, we also stopped hosting most ads on the forums many years ago. We hope you appreciate our efforts.

Show your support by donating any amount. (Note: We are still technically a for-profit company, so your contribution is not tax-deductible.) PayPal Acct: Feedback:

Donate to VoyForums (PayPal):

[ Login ] [ Contact Forum Admin ] [ Main index ] [ Post a new message ] [ Search | Check update time | Archives: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10] ]

Subject: pat update

Author:
Donnie

[ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

Date Posted: 12:38:29 04/03/12 Tue

I saw Pat last night. He is really sore but otherwise OK. He is really shaken up about what happened. He needs to get over some survivor's guilt, etc. He keeps saying that he doesn't know how he is alive.

Here is from one of Pat's buddies that was sent out last night with everyone's condition.

Hello everybody,

I hate to send out a blast email, but I've been completely inundated with texts and calls today about the guys' conditions. I thought this would be the most appropriate way to update everyone on the latest.

I just got off the phone with Patrick McCarthy's brother and both Patrick and Matt Swinehart (the two that fared the worst in yesterday's crash) are in stable condition. While both of their pelvises are fractured, it sounds like Patrick will be the only one that will require extensive reconstructive surgery. The doctors have managed to control most of their internal bleeding and will hopefully begin Patrick's surgery in the next couple days.

Patrick Gushue was just released from the hospital today after having suffered a mild concussion. Unfortunately, Phil Carroll is still there with what looks to be a brain hemorrhage.

Jared was fortunate to walk away with only four stitches above his eye and two on his nose. He was the only one that was released from the hospital last night and is now back home in DC.

A lot of you have asked for the guys' room numbers, so that you can send a card, balloons, etc. I called the hospital and learned that while McCarthy and Matt are both in the ICU (and it's unclear as to how long they'll be there) they're only allowed to receive cards. Once they move out of the ICU, they will make sure your card or gift is redirected to the proper room. The address to the hospital along with all the guys' rooms are below:

Christiana Care
4755 Ogleton-Stanton Rd
Newark, DE 19718

Patrick McCarthy - 2A-23
Matt Swinehart - 4D-20
Phil Carroll - 2C-02

Lastly, I thought I'd share the most recent news story (with an incorrect name) on the incident. The pictures are pretty graphic and from the looks of their car's remains, it's a miracle that they're all still alive.

http://delonline.us/H4H48G

Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I know it means the world to all the guys and their families.

Best,
Dave

[ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]