Ty Edwards and his kids prior to his injury
From Tranquilla II on the Back of Eddy Creek - Lake Barkley --
Without much detail but to bring you up-to-speed, Lt. Col. Ty Edwards was with a group that was attacked while he was serving with the Marines in Afghanistan. Being the brave leader he is, Ty was the first on the ground commanding his soldiers when an enemy bullet managed to hit his head (despite the fact he was wearing a helmet). Ty was in a very remote, mountainous area, but they were able to get him to a hospital quickly. We understand that Ty was cared for by some of the best neurosurgeons in the world which is answered prayer. He was transported to Germany, then to Bethesda, MD.
This is the latest on his condition from family that has visited:
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 10:42 AM, EDT
I visited with the Edwards family the weekend before Easter and all are doing well. Dennis & I went down so we could keep Mason & Alaina while Ty & Anna went on a date. The date was actually a Chamber dinner honoring the military. Ty was dressed in his uniform - sporting all of his medals, while Anna looked beautiful in her "little black dress". Anna said Ty was definitely the man of the hour and really enjoyed it. He is able to come home most weekends now for the day with the aid of a special wheel chair accessible taxi. He made the comment to me that he just loves his new house. Mason & Alaina are really enjoying it, too, especially the pool. I was most impressed by Ty's optimism and positive outlook. He is so very remarkable. He's wheeling that chair around very well now and is very hopeful about his therapy - as we all are. We all appreciate your thoughts and prayers. Love, Virginia
Now, with this being tax day nationwide and with so much of our taxes going to social welfare and bailout programs as we go about "redistributing the wealth" I would like for you all reading this to realize that the President and his administration on March 15th proposed that returning veterans pay for their own rehabilitation! I am proud to say that the American Legion took a strong stand against such a ridiculous concept and you can read all about it here:
American Legion Strongly Opposed to President's Plan to Charge Wounded Heroes for Treatment
Something for everyone to think about this tax day! Cherrio and twat, twat ole chaps!
Dr. Darryl
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