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July 7, 1980
32 years ago today a drunk driver ran a stop sign at the northern intersection leaving the island of Key West and smashed into me on my Yamaha XS 500 motorcycle. Fortunately I had a good helmet which saved my life, but my right leg was almost severed, I had compound fractures and third degree burns on my right leg, my right foot was crushed, both of my lungs collapsed, I had four broken ribs, my left wrist and thumb were broken, I had second degree burns on my back, I had a vicious concussion, and major soft tissue damage over most of my body. I was in the hospital in Key West for three months, the Naval hospital in Jacksonville, FL for two months and the Naval hospital in Bremerton, WA for over a month. I had a dozen major surgeries. I was told they could save my leg, but it would only last between five and eight years. It was almost two years before I was able to walk again without a brace and crutches or cane. But, here I am, more or less intact. Happy 32nd Survival Anniversary!
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Your signature says "I may be old but I got to see all the good bands" it could say "I almost didn't make it to Old but I'm glad I did"
You must be a very strong person to have made it through all of that.
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From another survivor, who is enjoying another chance at life, congrats on the 32nd anniversary of your rebirth! God bless the talented doctors and surgeons that have kept us ticking.
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on your 32nd Survival Anniversary!! Dale
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Congratulations on both your survival and your great attitude from a three time surviver!
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Great narrative. Happy anniversary.
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Happy Anniversary from one survivor to another!
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Navy? signalman?
best wishes. Keep it up.
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GOS member (Girls On Spyders)
Another survivor here, not accident but auto-immune. Great anniversary to you and God Bless!!
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