brothermuff65 0 #1 February 1, 2004 just a note to those of you who haven,t heard JERRY BIRD had a heart attack yesterday (friday 10-30 ). i just left him a couple of hours or so ago after a visit and jerry is doing good .he is in good spirits ,and his color was good and all his vital signs were looking good and stable . He had some pains in his arms friday afternoon and later in the evening he wasn,t feeling good and went to the e.room where he was checked and it was determined he had indeed had a heart attack . we dont know the extent yet but he will be in the pasco county medical center on fort king road in dade city fl i.c.c. room #2.for a couple of days he is bored and wants to go home so thats a good sign he is in an intensive care unit so i dont think he can have any flowers or anything like that but he can get calls and visiters to a degree . so let him know you are thinking of him .and we can all pull for him to get squared away a.s.a.p. i will keep you all informed as i hear more .till later have fun & love each other seeya mb65johnny gates Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #2 February 1, 2004 My best wishes for the "Bird-Man's" speedy recovery.-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #3 February 1, 2004 Good luck to you Jerry. Get well soon.Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koz2000 1 #4 February 1, 2004 Quick recovery, jerry D______________________________________________ - Does this small canopy make my balls look big? - J. Hayes - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuteless 1 #5 February 1, 2004 Take good care of yourself Gerry. There is only one of you, and we cant afford to have anything drastic happen to you. We want you around for many more years. Feel better soon. Bill Cole D-41 Canada Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #6 February 1, 2004 Get well and feel better soon Jerry! maura Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #7 February 1, 2004 Just got back from the hospital and seeing Jerry. He seems to be in good spirits. He was telling some of his good ole stories. I guess the plan is to transfer him to a hospital that can do whatever it is that needs to be done. Right now they are not exactly sure what caused the problem. His Cholesterol is good and all so we just have to wait and see. I will try to keep those that are interested posted. Laters, .The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakyrat 1 #8 February 1, 2004 Get well quick Jerry. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #9 February 1, 2004 Best wish's to the one and only!!!!! Mr Jerry BirdDamn I think we're about the same age R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skr 1 #10 February 1, 2004 2:30 pm sunday feb 1 i just got an email and gave him a call the room was full of jumpers, probably having a party :-) :-), so we only talked a couple minutes he sounded like the same Jerry Bird to me pretty soon they are taking him up to tampa i guess i shouldn't let 24 years go by between visits ... skr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #11 February 2, 2004 I still remember when Jerry Bird's "All Stars" came to my home town to jump back in the early 70's. I never have met him, but he's still one of my heros. I hope he gets well and returns to jumping soon. Is there a reason he didn't go to Thailand this year? I think he was a team leader at the record jump in Thailand a few years ago....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vertifly 0 #12 February 2, 2004 {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{VIBES TO JERRY}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} I met him briefly only a few times. The first was in Z-Hills (January 98). Since then, I've read his history. Jerry is the MAN. I know he may not remember who I am, but let hime know that even the newer generations are here praying for him too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stl135 0 #13 February 2, 2004 {{{{{{{{BEST VIBES}}}}}}}}}} and speed recovery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #14 February 2, 2004 Vibes and prayers. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjulia 2 #15 February 2, 2004 Thanks for all the email messages = keep them coming = they are going right to Bird. ++++! Jerry is now at University Community Hospital in Tampa. Send your posi energy okay? All your calls, visits and emails are much appreciated. Celebrate life, with peace, light, love and hope, ever, Julia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skytash 0 #16 February 2, 2004 pass on my vibes to him please, even if I didn't buy a car off him in November! tashDon't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion. Avril Sloe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakydiver 0 #17 February 2, 2004 I had the chance to have Jerry Bird involved in my early jumping days - he is truly a wonderful person and I wish him a fast recovery. Blue skys jerry - power to birdland. -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." -- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewmonst 0 #18 February 3, 2004 Jerry!!! I hope you recover quickly and completely. I haven't seen you in quite a while or had the pleasure of taking out the base on a jump with you for a long while :)... I missed Richmond this year. I'm thinking of you and sending love your way. remember, look up when you are talking to me! peace lewhttp://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 425 #19 February 3, 2004 Get better Jer!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magless 0 #20 February 3, 2004 Hello Jerry from everyone at SkydiveRicks in Petersburg, OH. We all hope you are feeling better and wish you a quick recovery. Take care of yourself and know that there are a lot of people up here thinking about you and wishing you the best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundrushpull 0 #21 February 5, 2004 Get better Jerry and get back in the air soon Thanks for letting us know Johnny...Muff Muff John Maggio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumphopper 0 #22 February 6, 2004 Hi JerryGood luck to you and a speedy recovert.MaxMuff#350[email] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #23 February 6, 2004 Get well soon Jerry. One of my goals in life (since the 70's) was to some day jump with Jerry Bird....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddbartley 0 #24 February 6, 2004 Give Jerry my love. He's my hero from way back. I can't even begin to tell you how much I've learned from him throughout many years. dd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsalnukt 1 #25 February 7, 2004 anyone have an e-mail to send bird-man a note? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
