Son of DU poster critically injured

[norepubsin08]

I'm not sure which forum this belongs in, so if it doesn't belong here, please forgive me and direct it to the right forum.

Last Sunday February 28th the 14 year old son of a DU poster was kayaking on a lake in Pierce County and was hit direct on by a powerboat. The boater who him, fled the scene of the accident and it took an undetermined time for a fisherman to find him floating face up in the water. By the time he was brought into the hospital his core temperature was 82 degrees. The signs have not been very good since then and he is still very critical in a Tacoma hospital.

I ask DU'ers to either pray or think positive thoughts for this young man who has already in his short life worked for progressive causes and I ask prayers and good thoughts for his mom that she has the suppport and strength to make it through this.

Peace

[regnaD kciN]

1. I read about that story in the local papers...

If it's not too much of an intrusion, which DUer is it?

[MarianJack]

2. My best wishes and prayers for this young man...

...and his family. :grouphug:

[Solly Mack]

3. K&R

Healing vibes!!

[leftstreet]

4. K&R

[sufrommich]

His parents must be going through hell. I hope all turns out well.

How horrible.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. How dreadful...

I hold him in my heart...

And I pray that his mom has the strength to withstand this horrifying situation...and its possibly unfortunate outcome.

I am terribly saddened...

Healing thoughts to him...

Love and support to all who love him...

[liberal N proud]

6. K&R

Prayers for this man and his family

[fortyfeetunder]

7. Washington(state) forum

Know about the details. Thanks for sharing. But glad it's on GD.

[norepubsin08]

25. I'm sorry

I should have put in the WA State forum...are you from Washington?

[immoderate]

63. I think GD is the right place.

In the WA forum most of us would not see it. I'm sure all DUers wish him the best.

--imm

[alphafemale]

8. omg! How horrible!

:cry:

I hope he recovers fit and well.

And I hope they catch the low-life that left him there. After all there's only so many places to dock a boat on a lake, and hopefully everyone's watching.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

9. All my hopes and vibes to the young man and his family

May he be well soon, and may his family feel their love for each other strengthen.

[blaze]

10. Prayers sent n/t

[The Doctor.]

11. 'Fled the scene'...

COWARD!

He could have helped that boy.

I have a son the same age, I cannot imagine the pain, fear, and rage his parents must feel right now.

[villager]

36. I have a son the same age, too -- and likewise can't imagine the pain...

Condolences/wishes to all...

[norepubsin08]

75. I have a daughter who's 12

and I picture them running around the church where we meet, chasing each other!

[Schema Thing]

12. All my best wishes

[JuniperLea]

13. My heart goes out to all

Please keep us updated.

I'll hold this young man in my heart... healing vibes to him, and peace of mind to his parents. I cannot imagine their pain.

[G_j]

14. good thoughts

winging their way

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

15. The person who hit the kid has been identified by police.

No arrest has been made. Or charges filed of yet.

Apparently it was an accident and the boater was unaware he had struck the kayak, given the circumstances.

[alittlelark]

19. Did the 'circumstances' include case of beer?

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

22. They probably would have arrested him if it did.

Don't you think?

[alittlelark]

35. It depends on who he knows - and how long after he fled the scene

If you are talking deep fog - that would be different.

[DoctorMyEyes]

55. Is that in any of the papers yet?

The last I read the police were still searching for the boater and were offering a reward for information.

[smoogatz]

65. How could he not be aware that he hit a kayak?

What was he driving--the frickin Queen Mary? Of course he was aware.

[Junkdrawer]

72. Newspaper articles are now saying the "fisherman" who brought him in...

was the boater who hit him.

[norepubsin08]

74. Wouldn't he be charged with obstruction

or lying to an investigating officer? I'm not a lawyer, but was wondering from those who might know.

[norepubsin08]

101. They're still not sure yet!

[omega minimo]

111. right

[Ticonderoga]

163. C'mon dude

I've piloted boats for 30 years and you would definatley know if to had run over a kayak. Nice Try Though.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

166. Really?

How?

[abq e streeter]

16. The young man , and his family , are in my prayers

[girl gone mad]

17. rec'd.

Please let us know if there is anything we can do.

[Bozita]

18. K&R

Sending good vibes.

[TBF]

20. K&R nt

[Jamastiene]

21. Healing vibes to the son and the family.

I hope he recovers.

[UpInArms]

23. ...

can't even imagine what I would be feeling other than fear (as a parent)

[MinneapolisMatt]

24. Thoughts and prayers to all.

Take care out there.

[flvegan]

26. My thoughts are with this young man and his family and loved ones.

[enigmatic]

27. Oh no

Good vibes are on their way :hug:

[espiral]

28. re:

I feel sympathy beyond all words, and hope with all my heart
for this youth.

[irish.lambchop]

29. I shall hold her and her son in my thoughts and heart.

May their family and friends surround them and provide the strength and support needed.

[Old and In the Way]

30. Very best wishes...I know this is every parent's worst nightmre.

[H2O Man]

31. Certainly.

I will definitely be praying for both of them.

[Raine]

32. How awful ... sending positive thoughts

for a full recovery

[TuxedoKat]

33. This is so sad

prayers being sent for the family. Let us know if we can do anything else.

[stillcool]

34. They've got mine..

[tavalon]

37. I'm so sorry

I hope he is able to make a recovery or a gentle exit. I wouldn't wish the hell of protracted vegetablism on any one.

[OhioChick]

38. He's in my thoughts and prayers.

:kick:

[RiverStone]

39. How very sad --- sending out healing wishes

:grouphug:

[readmoreoften]

40. Sending positive thoughts and best wishes.

:hug:

[Catherine Vincent]

41. Speedy recovery for the young man

:kick:

[PDJane]

42. Thoughts and prayers

for healing and peace on their way. I shall be thinking of him and his mother, and wishing for the best possible outcome.

[Hepburn]

43. OMG.....

...strong healing vibrations being send his way.

This is horrible.

[av8rdave]

44. Best prayers/vibes/thoughts sent

I can't imagine how difficult this must be!

[Pool Hall Ace]

45. Healing and comforting vibes to the young man and his family.

[jhain]

46. of course..........

Praying........

[proud2BlibKansan]

47. Oh how horrific

Thanks for posting.

[Blue Diadem]

48. Prayers and hugs being said and sent.

Please tell her we are all thinking about him and praying and sending vibes for his recovery.

[jwirr]

49. Praying for him right now.

[I Have A Dream]

50. I will pray for this dear child.

:(

[NikolaC]

51. K&R

My thoughts and prayers go out to the young man and his family. I really hope that he will be able to pull through this and be okay.

[pleah]

52. Good vibes sent their way for a speedy recovery.

[LosinIt]

53. I hate to hear of these tragic 'accidents'

Best thoughts and good karma on their way to the young man and his family.

[Generic Other]

54. Oh my! What a sad story!

I just read the particulars in the Trib.

http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/crime/story/643669.html

Then I read this follow-up story!

<snip>A Gig Harbor neurosurgeon accused of beating a man with a thermos in an alleged road rage attack told investigators he was upset because he’d been treating a teenage kayaker critically injured Sunday on American Lake.

Dennis J. Geyer, a Madigan Army Medical Center neurosurgeon, was arraigned Tuesday in connection with the incident Monday. He pleaded not guilty to a charge of second-degree assault with a deadly weapon.

Court documents gave this account:

A van cut off Geyer, 37, while he was driving west over the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Geyer followed the van for about 10 minutes to East Bay Drive Northwest and Wollochet Drive Northwest.

He got out of his car and knocked on the van’s window. The 60-year-old van driver later told deputies that he tried to apologize to Geyer, but said the doctor pulled him from the van and began hitting him.

A witness said Geyer hit the other man in the face with the man's thermos.

Geyer later denied using the thermos as a weapon, but the 13-inch-tall steel container was found at the scene with several dents in it.

Deputies arrived to find the van driver still at the scene. He had several cuts and chipped teeth and was taken to a local hospital.<snip>

http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/crime/story/644868.html

[BrklynLiberal]

56. This is a tragic situation...I will be sending positive energy and

healing light out to this family.

[Ocracoker16]

57. I will keep him in my daily prayers

My prayers also go out for his family and friends.

[Gregorian]

58. Unimaginable. I pray you can find strength.

It's hard to find words. Only thoughts and prayers.

[Bunny]

59. Oh no. Strongest prayers to the young man and his family.

:hug:

[SpookyCat]

60. Just awful...

Comrade Snarky and I will keep them in our thoughts.

:hug:

[Skittles]

61. I am hoping for the best

:cry:

[bkkyosemite]

62. Positive thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.

[barbtries]

64. i'm so very sorry to hear this

[cboy4]

66. Sad, sad

I'm still trying to get over those young fishermen lost at sea in the gulf.

:(

[madamesilverspurs]

67. Many prayers

for him and all who love him!

[qanda]

68. Oh my, I'm so sorry to hear this

What a terrible thing to happen. My prayers are with him and his family. I hope we, as a community, can do something to help.

[emilyg]

69. Will keep him and the family in my prayers.

[Feron]

70. I don't pray, but..

I wish the boy and his parents all the best. :)

[norepubsin08]

71. Thanks and I honor your good thoughts!

[OneGrassRoot]

73. Oh, absolutely!

Healing, supportive thoughts and prayers sent to the young man and his mom.

:grouphug:

[derby378]

76. K&R

My heart goes out to that young man and his entire family.

[unkachuck]

77. amen, my prayers and positive thoughts go out....n/t

[nickyt]

78. Candle lit here, so awfully sorry for the youngster and his family, yes,

please do keep us posted on his condition.

[windbreeze]

79. Wishing them the best..

This brings back memories of a co-worker who lost her 14 yr old daughter rafting down the Puyallup River in 1979...The pain and grief of such losses can't be imagined. I hope for his full recovery...wb

[MasonJar]

80. I will pray for him; please keep posted.

[Seldona]

81. Wishing them the best.

I hope he pulls through.

[brentspeak]

82. Prayers for DK and his family

[GreenPartyVoter]

183. OMG! I am so sorry! *healing and comforting vibes going out*

[EFerrari]

83. Prayers and wishes.

[pacalo]

84. He & his family are in my prayers.

I found the article about the accident: http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/crime/?cat=265

[tularetom]

85. Positive vibrations to the family of this young man

[chill_wind]

86. Thoughts and prayers in this awful time. My heart goes out

to all affected, trying to cope.

[CoffeeCat]

87. Sending...

...loads of sparkly, healing light their way.

Positive, healing thoughts...all around.

[CLANG]

88. I'm not religous, but I will wish and hope with all my heart that he pulls through

[norepubsin08]

90. Thank you...I honor your good thoughts and wishes

you don't have to be religious to be a caring person!

[Stargazer09]

89. That is so sad

I sincerely hope that the boy recovers soon. He is in my thoughts tonight.

I also hope they are able to find the criminal who ran into him.

[upi402]

91. absolute prayers to the guy, and family too

I hope he gets to Harborview asap

[Dorian Gray]

92. How horrible....

my thoughts and prayers are with this young man and his family. I truly hope that he recovers from this.

[Festivito]

93. May this boy and his family be made whole again.

May all touched in this story achieve peace.

[Berry Cool]

95. You said it.

Motorboat strikes are horrible--someone slams into a swimmer or someone in a boat without a motor and disaster ensues, usually because the power boat was someplace it did not belong. I'll keep them in my prayers.

[tosh]

94. I'm giving all of my best wishes for healing and for strength

to this young man and those close to him.

[rasputin1952]

96. This young man and his family are in my thoghts and prayers...

Horrid things happen...and it breaks my heart ...:(

[lonestarnot]

97. Oh how horrible! Sending prayers!

:hug: to anonymous DUer family. :grouphug:

[Tommy_J]

98. My heart goes out to you

and I hope your son fully recovers

[FrenchieCat]

99. My prayers are with the family and with this young man!

:cry:

[Sarah Ibarruri]

100. I am praying, praying. Please keep us posted. Peace nt

[MagickMuffin]

102. Sending vibes, prayers, good thoughts, healing energy, for DK and his Family

I certainly hope DK is able to pull through and he can recover from all his injuries.

[norepubsin08]

105. How did you know it was DK?

Do you live in Washington? If so, I am wanting to do a DU get together in the spring or summer..maybe get a speaker, and a couple of workshops and then follow up with a big huge potluck...please let me know if you might be interested. Thanks-Mike

[MagickMuffin]

113. I don't live in WA, unfortunately I wish I did ;=)

I've been there a couple of times and really fell in love with Western WA.

I only knew DK by reading some of the links posted in this thread.

[EFerrari]

115. It was in the paper. n/t

[Pacifist Patriot]

129. I was curious about more information because of some of the conflicting...

comments in this thread. It was not much of a Google search to find the news articles about it. The most recent I could find was Saturday though. I haven't seen anything further on how they will proceed legally, if at all, with the fisherman/boater.

[BobTheSubgenius]

103. Hoping for the very best for these poor people.

[earcandle]

104. Prayers for Mother and Child and deep breaths to bring him back to her.

[Mollis]

106. Hit and runs make me so mad.

Prayers and vibes for him and his family.

[PopSixSquish]

107. I'll Keep This Family in My Prayers

I just read the newspaper account of the accident. Horrible. May the Lord bless them and keep them.

[horseshoecrab]

108. thoughts of love and strength

Healing thoughts and prayers to the young man and his family.

:grouphug:

horseshoecrab

[AllyCat]

109. Many thoughts and prayers coming their way. How sad.

[bluedawg12]

110. Sending thoughts and prayers for a full recovery.

[JSK]

112. Peace, love and prayers coming your way.

God bless.

[Granny M]

114. Prayers and healing thoughts going out. n/t

[backscatter712]

116. Vibes going out.

Hope he gets better soon.

[ClayZ]

117. Lighting a candle!

K and R

[uppityperson]

118. Oh hell. I read about him, 14 yrs old. Best wishes to him and his parents and family.

I cannot begin to imagine, hoping for rapid healing. To find out his mom is a DUer, best wishes to her, and to DK's dad.

[FloridaJudy]

119. Healing thoughts on their way.

[SeattleGirl]

120. Prayers being sent to this family, and especially to the 14 year old.

What a sad, sad thing.

I hope he recovers.

[shaniqua6392]

121. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.

Keep us posted if you can.

[malaise]

122. This is too sad

Lots of positive thoughts :grouphug:

[tpsbmam]

123. Very sad. I hope the asshole who did this is living through his/her

own private hell right now. Doesn't help this family though -- sending tons of positive thoughts their way. K&R

[Ken Burch]

124. My prayers for the young man and his family

n/t.

[lightningandsnow]

125. That's awful!

Sending lots of good thoughts.

[JNelson6563]

126. I have teenage son and can't imagine the agony

My thoughts are with this boy and his family. :hug:

Julie

[Wetzelbill]

127. my thoughts and prayers are with all involved

[Pacifist Patriot]

128. FYI to those who feel they want to do something.

According to one article I read, the parents have asked people to donate blood as a tribute to their son. “By donating blood, you will be helping someone else in need just as D.K. was fortunate in his time of need,” they said.

My hopes and thoughts are with the boy and his family at this time. I have a son about his age and cannot imagine the anguish.

[kegler14]

130. I understand what these parents are going through.

I've been there. It's the worst feeling possible.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

131. Sending thoughts of healing and love.

[FailureToCommunicate]

132. We send our children out into the world hoping for the best... Prayers and

thoughts of hope and safe recovery for you and your child we send your way...

[myrna minx]

133. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

[spanone]

134. k&r

[Kajsa]

135. Positive thoughts and prayers

going out for this young man
and his family.

:cry: :grouphug:

[FightingIrish]

136. Prayers and positive thoughts really do help

We got the call parents never want to get when our son was nearly killed in an assault in San Francisco. He was left for dead with multiple fractures including a severe spinal cord injury. I don't think there was a faith not represented in the many who prayed for him. Today, after years in a wheelchair, he is walking and getting ready to graduate from college. Faith, family and friends will get this young man through this.

[norepubsin08]

139. wow what an inspiring note you have sent-thanks!

[kitty1]

137. I pray in faith for his recovery

[LiberalEsto]

138. blessings of healing and peace

to this boy and his family

[democrank]

140. Sending positive thoughts.

I hope this young boy recovers soon.

[elizfeelinggreat]

141. They are in my thoughts and prayers

Hoping for the best possible outcome ...

[Peacetrain]

142. Keeping this family in my thoughts and prayers..

[Uzybone]

143. Sending my prayers and best wishes for this young man and his family, hope it all turns out well

[glinda]

144. This is very sad. Thinking and sending positive energy for his recovery.

[eleny]

145. The family is in my thoughts

[Saturday]

146. Prayers being sent. nt

[AzDar]

147. Positive vibes to this young man and his family.

:hug:

[guitar man]

148. Great Spirit be with him

and his family :hug:

[ewagner]

149. Good thoughts are directed

toward the young man and his family....

so sad :cry:

[jesus_of_suburbia]

150. My thoughts are with him and his family. Hope he can recover.

[noiretextatique]

151. claiming a full and speedy recovery

for this young man and his family.
and so it is.

[renate]

152. I'll be praying for him

This is so heartbreaking. What a complete nightmare.

It shouldn't be relevant, but he looks exactly like my son, so reading the story was like a punch in the gut. I will be praying very very hard for him.

I thought this was interesting--D.K.'s dad is praying for the man who hit him:
He did say he was praying for the man. "He's suffering, too," Hermansen said. "It was an accident." What generosity of spirit.

[tomg]

153. Peace, love and prayers. nt

[blueraven95]

154. I'm sending healing prayers for both the mother and son

:hug:

[mentalsolstice]

155. Positive thoughts

to this young man and his family.

[GETPLANING]

156. Prayers

Thank God for life vests.
The stink-boater may not have even realized he hit someone.

[mahina]

157. Prayers and aloha to him and his family.

I'll be sending light and love. I hope the powerboat can be identified somehow.

[rvablue]

158. So sad. Prayers and good thoughts for a speedy and full recovery!! n/t

[JohnWxy]

159. Sending positive thoughts and best wishes for the boy and his family.

[foxfeet]

160. Sending positive energy and blessings for the best outcome for all.

I've been following this in the local news, but until today didn't realize it involved a member of the DU community. I can only imagine what kind of shape I'd be in if this were my child.

[Idealism]

161. That is horrible!

I hope everything ends up okay.

[BEZERKO]

162. Yes, please keep us updated on the boy!

We have a son also, and I can't and don't want to immagine what the parents are going through. I hope he gets well soon!

[backtoblue]

164. in my thoughts

I wish the very best for this young man and hope he has a speedy recovery. O8)

[BlueIris]

165. All best to the kid and his family. nt

[CreekDog]

167. i'm going to keep hoping for some good news here

:cry:

[Rebubula]

168. Best prayers

Peace to the DU poster and family

[gademocrat7]

169. Thoughts and prayers for the young man and his mother.

[Duval]

170. Sending positive thoughts as well as prayers.n/t

[burning rain]

171. Best thoughts and hopes for him and all concerned.

Hope he pulls through.

[Vehl]

172. Sending positive thoughts and wishing he will pull through

my heartfelt wishes go towards a full recovery by this young boy.

[RagAss]

173. My best thoughts and hopes.

[RedCloud]

174. May "Lightie" do her stuff

We need as many good people as possible and this one has so much potential.

[disndat]

175. I pray that the young man

is getting the latest and the best medical possible care for this kind of head injury. There was a famous case of a woman, a pianist, brutally attacked with a brick on her head and by luck a great doctor(Iranian, I think) at New York-Cornell Hospital brought her back whole, the last I heard. This was over 10 years ago. I imagine this technique should be well known by now.

[lovuian]

176. so sorry

prayers are with you

[flyarm]

177. My thoughts and prayers are with this young man and his family. n/t

[anneboleyn]

178. why couldn't this jerk at least have called 911 before leaving the scene?

Wow. This is such a sad story. Please keep us updated, if you can.

)

[anneboleyn]

179. And maybe something can be set up to help the family? They will no doubt be facing enormous medical

debts with even the "best" insurance. And probably enormous legal bills.

[Ilsa]

180. Sending hopes and positive thoughts for this man and his family.

:cry: Why are people so inhuman and won't stop to render aid?

[Fire1]

181. Best wishes for recovery sent forth to mother and son.

[devilgrrl]

182. Sending good vibes

:hug: