Brother injured from IED

Sendero_Man · #1 07-15-2007, 12:13 PM

Just got news this morning that my brother is having complications from IED impact from last Feb. His hummer was hit side impact when the hummer in front right of his, ran over IED. Had severe concusion from impact.

Eye problems from what we understand, detached retina in right eye, no vision to sides or to lower. Left eye is blacking out. 2 other Soldiers in hummer having similar symtoms. Memory lose, sight problems, etc.

He is being flown out to Germany, then possibly Walter Reid for surgery.

Thanks all, keep ya posted.
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demarpaint · #2 07-15-2007, 12:45 PM

Prayers Sent.

Frank D

308Bronco · #3 07-15-2007, 02:03 PM

Sendaro,
Very sorry to here about your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and all of his troops.

jwp475 · #4 07-15-2007, 02:05 PM

I hope that your brother makes a full recovery.. My cousion was wounded in 4 places a couple of months ago from a motor round shrapnel .He is back with his unit now.He also hit an IED once,but was uninjured,thank God....Please keep us informed and ours thoughts and prayers are with your brother and the rest of our TROOPS.........

royinidaho · #5 07-15-2007, 02:12 PM

Not happy about hearing that.

I sure hope his recovery will be full.

I'll try to do my best to be worthy of the service and sacrifice he has made.

God Speed

Jimm · #6 07-15-2007, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by royinidaho

Not happy about hearing that.

I sure hope his recovery will be full.

I'll try to do my best to be worthy of the service and sacrifice he has made.

God Speed

and God bless

Jim B.

davewilson · #7 07-15-2007, 03:13 PM

my thoughts and prayers go out to all injured and their loved ones.