[il-talk] FW: [nfbwnews] Bill Meeker

[mgrunwald at sbcglobal.net]

My thoughts and pprayers go out to both nof you.
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From: "Lin H. via il-talk" <il-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "Don Gillmore" <don.gillmore at gmail.com>; "NFB of Illinois Mailing List" 
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Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2014 2:07 PM
Subject: Re: [il-talk] FW: [nfbwnews] Bill Meeker


> Our prayers will be with Bill and his family at this difficult time. 
> Sincerely, Linda
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> From: Don Gillmore via il-talk
> Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2014 1:38 PM
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> Subject: [il-talk] FW: [nfbwnews] Bill Meeker
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> From: Larry Sebranek [mailto:lesebranek at q.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 7:32 PM
> To: Larry Sebranek
> Subject: Fw: [nfbwnews] Bill Meeker
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> From: Cheryl Orgas  <mailto:meekerorgas at ameritech.net> & William Meeker
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> Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 6:17 PM
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> To: 'National Federation of the Blind of Wisconsin News List'
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> Subject: [nfbwnews] Bill Meeker
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> Dear Friends,
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> I am sure some of you have heard about Bill already. I was hoping to have
> more news before doing a big email but it turns out I still don't know 
> much.
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> This is what I can say at this point.
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> Bill was hit by a car at the corner of Edgewood and Maryland after walking
> with me to the 30 bus stop on the South east corner. He was recrossing
> Edgewood going North at Maryland. A car hit him, and he flew up on to the
> hood and then rolled off on to the street. The bus hadn't moved yet, I was
> able to get off and be close to him. He sounded in great pain and I 
> believe
> he was calling out my name. It was determined very quickly that he had a
> head injury and flight for life took him to Froedtert.
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> He went into surgery yesterday because of bleeding on the right side of 
> his
> brain and brain swelling. They removed part of his skull to take care of 
> the
> situation and are monitoring him closely. He also has fractured ribs.
> Because of his agitation, all a part of brain injury, they are keeping him
> sedated and on pain medication.  Recovery will be very slow.
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> I wish I had more to tell you, I don't know much else. I can say he's
> strong, and tough and his vital signs are good. Our son was taken by
> helicopter from the site where he was doing wildland fire fighting down to
> Boise. He flew out for home tonight. Bill's sister and brother-in-law are
> coming in tomorrow. Friends have been very helpful with rides and support.
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> All your thoughts, prayers and positive energy mean a lot to us.
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> Please know that all your emails also mean a lot to us. Given the 
> situation
> I won't be able to get back with everybody but knowing you care really
> matters. A friend suggested I read these emails to Bill to keep his spirit
> strong, great idea.
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> I will try to figure out a way to get email updates out to everybody. It
> won't be that often because I understand Bill's recovery will be very 
> slow.
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> if I don't get back to you personally it doesn't mean your emails don't
> matter, they matter a great deal. I just want to be by Bill's side as much
> as possible, and there is Christopher, and my wonderful job, well so much.
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> With much gratitude,
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> Cheryl
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