Rdutch 0 #1 April 24, 2003 Sorry to post this here, and I will put it in the Incedent's as soon as I find out all the Detals. But right now we need to send out prayer's and hope for the best. Chris Callwell, From Ouregon suit's (Please forgive my spelling) had a freefall collision with a student today, on the sunset load. He was knocked unconcious and luckily he had a cypress. He landed on the airport ,downwind and unconcious. When the first people arrived he was still unresponsive, but later he showed signs of activity. By the time the Medivac helicopter showed up he was complaining of shoulder pain, and he had no feeling in his feet. Last heard was he was in surgery for potential spinal injury. But due to swelling it is inconclusive. Let's all pray and hope for the full recovery of one of our friend's. If anyone know's the Email for Ouregon suit's please post it, so we can all send a positive Email to Nancy, Chris's wife. It would be great to see the huge community we have here sending our support. Edited: here is the Email: ouragan4e@hotmail.com Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #2 April 24, 2003 Prayers on the way... Speedy, full and fast revovery! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiaKrembs 0 #3 April 24, 2003 God be with him! Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #4 April 24, 2003 Sending prayers his way..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #5 April 24, 2003 Sending good Southern Vibes and prayers your way Chris. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skymonkey13 0 #6 April 24, 2003 Was the student injured also? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derekbox 0 #7 April 24, 2003 Letters of love and hope can be sent to Nancy at ouragan4e@hotmail.com Get well soon Chris. D. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #8 April 24, 2003 Chris will be in my thoughts today... sending good vibes his way!!! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #9 April 24, 2003 QuoteLetters of love and hope can be sent to Nancy at ouragan4e@hotmail.com Get well soon Chris. D. Hey guys lets all get together and make sure we send our best hopes to Nancy. ouragan4e@hotmail.com Let's fill her box up with our love and hope's. Come on with me on this one. She need's support as much with this as Chris, its her new husband. Let's show what Dz.com can do. Take one minute of your life and send an Email. Thankyou. Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dove 0 #11 April 24, 2003 Thank God for Cypres. Coming from someone who has been unconscious in freefall due to a freefall collision I am a huge advocate. All my heartfelt prayers to Chris and his family.Skydivers are fighters... he can do this! Fall in dove. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #12 April 24, 2003 e-mail sent. Keep us posted, okay Ray? In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #13 April 24, 2003 Done deal dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #14 April 24, 2003 Nancy is one of the sweetest and most friendly people that I've ever met. I've never seen her at the dz without a big smile on her face and she's always dispensing hugs to everyone and inquiring if they are doing well. It saddens me so much to know that they have to go through this pain. I'm sure she will be so touched that so many people are thinking of her and Chris. Thanks you guys! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalle 0 #15 April 24, 2003 I was one of several people at the hospital with Chris and Nancy. Chris was conscious and responsive. He was aware of the accident and recogonized those around him. I have a working relationship with the staff at the hospital and had the chance to see his X-ray as well as time to speak to his nurse. Chris fractured vertabre c6 and c7 for those of you who dont know vertabre c6 and c7 are in the neck. According to the nurse and the x-rays, the fractures are severe and Chris is paralyzed from the nipple line down. He currently has function in both arms although he lacks sensation. Chris will be in surgery this morning to repair other spinal cord damage. As far as the incident goes I can only tell you what we saw from the video, I will not speculate beyond that because I can not be sure and I will not propagate rumor. Chris and a freefly student were on a dive, at one point the student fell rapidly. Chris assumed a head down position and closed altitude (the student was not in the video frame at this point) approx 2 or 3 seconds after Chris went head down the camera stopped working for approx 1 second due to the impact. when the camera began operating again you could see chris's hads and feet, in the video, it is obvious that he has not control over them. I do not know if he lost consciousness as a result of the collision. Chris continued to fall until his ADD fired. Chris then impacted the runway in what was described to me as a downwind landing. Chris was conscious shortly after assistance arrived and could be heard speaking on the tape. The video is one of the most disturbing things I have ever seen and I never want to see it again. Chris was transported by helecopter and is currently located at Halifax Hospital 301 South Clyde Morris Blvd Daytona Beach FL 32114 As of 0030 hrs Chris was in ICU and will be most likely moved to SICU subsequent to his surgery. Like Ray said keep him and Nancy in your prayers his got a long road to recovery. But let there be no doubt Chris will recover. The Student in this accident was transported to a local hospital by ground for evaluation of possible fractured ribs. I do not know the name of the student at this time, but lets keep him in our prayers as well as this incident and its results must be weighing heavily upon him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #16 April 24, 2003 Already done.... From dreary rainy Seattle.... Amazon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #17 April 24, 2003 Email has been sent. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redtwiga 0 #18 April 24, 2003 Sent. My thoughts are with them today. Hugs, patience and speedy recovery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #19 April 24, 2003 Prayers and healing vibes sent.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TB99 0 #20 April 24, 2003 We're all praying for Chris ... I just posted all the details about the incident in the incident forum. Everything's going to be fine ... details are there if you want to read. Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Push 0 #21 April 24, 2003 Too many bad things have happened to too many good people. Email sent. -- Toggle Whippin' Yahoo Skydiving is easy. All you have to do is relax while plummetting at 120 mph from 10,000' with nothing but some nylon and webbing to save you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #22 April 24, 2003 email sent.....get well soon Chris!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffGordon 0 #23 April 24, 2003 Sent an email. Mt thoughts and prayers are with Nancy and Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoobieCootie 0 #24 April 24, 2003 Heal fast bro. ~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~. >>>>>>>>> Prayers and Vibes<<<<<<<< ~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cajones 0 #25 April 24, 2003 Thanks Ray. Keep us updated, as you can. Let's hope for a speedy recovery for Nancy and Chris. - Cajones The laws of physics are strictly enforced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
