William Brightwell...Gold Coast

[bkdice 0]

I am so sorry to hear this Laurel. You will both be in my thoughts. Please keep us posted. Stay strong.

Bettina

[ladyskydiver 0]

My best wishes for a speedy recovery. Hugs, hon!

Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile.

[Judit 0]

My thoughts are with you Laurel, I wish him a speedy full recovery and for you to stay strong.

{{{VIBES}}}

Take risks not to escape life but to prevent life from escaping

[tearseyes 0]

Laurel,
You guys are in my prayers!!! If u need anything from Jeremy or I please let us know. We will try and be out that way this weekend. Hang in there! Jeremy is good at video editing if u need him to help out let him or I know.

Jana

[BillyVance 34]

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He droppeed both toggles at the last second and curled up in the fetal position to protect his internal organs. He struck the grass hill instantaneously and bounced about 30 feet into the air eventually landing on the concrete tarmac. His pilot chute tangled around one of the runway lights preventing him from hitting the fuel truck. He was wearing a Bonehead Composite camera helmet, which burst into more than 7 pieces upon initial impact.

Holy shit! And I thought Fred Goebel's frap there a few years ago was scary! Fred left a good sized impression in the ground when he hooked in, and all he got was a broken eye socket and some blurred vision for a while...

All my best to William for a fast recovery!

"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban

[RkyMtnHigh 0]

Here is William's address in the hospital. Since he is in SICU he cannot have flowers yet but he can have cards. Just mail them to

University South Alabama-SICU (8th Floor)
2451 Fillingim St
Mobile, AL 36617-2293
ATTN: William Brightwell

Please...keep the prayers going...

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[elizfowler 0]

Prayers & Warm Regards from NC....

Elizabeth & Frank

[skycurlycat 0]

Laurel...you and William are in my thoughts...very sorry you both are going through this
Also thank you for taking the time to write us an update. Take care and don't hestic to ask if you need our help/support.

PMS #113
PMTS #19

[TrophyHusband 0]

i just got news that william is awake and talking to the nurses. i don't have any details beyond that but i'm sure that more info will be coming soon.

"Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama
www.kjandmegan.com

[skyminxx 0]

Laurel:

You and Will are both in my thoughts...
We miss him at CSS...

You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.-Richard Bach

[tearseyes 0]

Thanks for the Info KJ...That is great news.
Jana

[gemini 0]

Laurel:

We are so glad that William is awake and talking. Please let him know that all of us at Spaceland have prayers and good vibes for him and you.

Blues,

Jim

[RkyMtnHigh 0]

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i just got news that william is awake and talking to the nurses. i don't have any details beyond that but i'm sure that more info will be coming soon.

Thank You..awesome news.

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[cocheese 0]

Yay . Whew ! Go William !
Keep talking . We are all cheering for you.

[GratefulDreamer 0]

That is the best news I've ever heard!!!!!
Cheers for William and Laurel!

-Tammy, Pink Mafia Sister #190
Pink Mafia Tunnel Sister #20

[DontPanic 0]

Glad to see alittle good news coming out.

I thought I'd cross post this e-mail that came from Mike Igo on the rworg mailing list:

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Hello Everyone,

As promised, Leanne and I are trying to keep everyone posted on
William's condition. The prognosis seems to be getting better. I spoke with Laurel
this morning and she relayed the following. William is talking, knew his
name and why he was in the hospital. He was wrong on the year, thinking it was
2000, but I do that often without any head trauma. He removed his own
breathing tube and tried to take his clothes off. When asked to open his eyes and
point his fingers he said he didn't want to. That's the stubborn Marine
coming out. They sedated him again to settle him down so he's resting
comfortably again. Things are looking better and better. We will post more as it
becomes available.

Blue Skies,

Mike

[bbarnhouse 0]

Thats some of the best news I've heard in awhile. Thanks for taking the time to let us know.
B2

[Amazon 7]

Whew.. that is sweet news.... Its good to get that news

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[foxyroxtail 0]

Laurel and William -

Randy's and my thoughts are with you both. While we have not met you, Laurel, we met William the day he made his first skydive. Randy was his AFF instructor. It seems like it was last month!!

Laurel, hang in there. Let your friends do as much for you as possible, and you concentrate on that big sweet man of yours and yourself.

William - keep fighting, heal, listen to your wife and the medical folks, and know that even those of us who are far away physically are still right there with you in spirit.

Hugs and love -

Pam

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[justaflygirl 0]

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Glad to see alittle good news coming out.

I thought I'd cross post this e-mail that came from Mike Igo on the rworg mailing list:

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Hello Everyone,

As promised, Leanne and I are trying to keep everyone posted on
William's condition. The prognosis seems to be getting better. I spoke with Laurel
this morning and she relayed the following. William is talking, knew his
name and why he was in the hospital. He was wrong on the year, thinking it was
2000, but I do that often without any head trauma. He removed his own
breathing tube and tried to take his clothes off. When asked to open his eyes and
point his fingers he said he didn't want to. That's the stubborn Marine
coming out. They sedated him again to settle him down so he's resting
comfortably again. Things are looking better and better. We will post more as it
becomes available.

Blue Skies,

Mike

Praise God!

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[judedude 0]

William is my AFF instructor and skydiving mentor. I was crushed to hear about his accident but am so very glad that he is awake and aware. Hang in there!

[Laurel 0]

I was elated this morning when I found out he had been talking but later on that morning, William's blood pressure shot up and his temperature spiked and he has lost consciousness ever since. I'm a very scared girl, but I just know he will pull out of this quickly.

THANK YOU ... THANK YOU ... THANK YOU for all the phone calls and emails and pms and posts. The love feels so good and is keeping me upbeat, strong and sane.

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PMS#28, Pelogrande Rodriguez#1074
My Pink M

[VanillaSkyGirl 6]

Oh Laurel, we love you, girl! We are all thinking about you & William, and we're sending much love and prayers your way.

So glad that you are so strong through it all. Take good care of your husband, my dear.

[peacefuljeffrey 0]

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i just got news that william is awake and talking to the nurses. i don't have any details beyond that but i'm sure that more info will be coming soon.

Rock on!!!!! I don't know him, but that's great to hear, when an injured sky-brother's condition is improving. Peace and recovery, William!

Blue skies,
-Jeffrey

-Jeffrey
"With tha thoughts of a militant mind... Hard line, hard line after hard line!"

[RkyMtnHigh 0]

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I was elated this morning when I found out he had been talking but later on that morning, William's blood pressure shot up and his temperature spiked and he has lost consciousness ever since. I'm a very scared girl, but I just know he will pull out of this quickly.

Stay strong Laurel. Your positive attitude and strength is making a big difference in William's recovery.
Love and Prayers.

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