Snow 86 Posted March 18, 2013 I'm so deeply sad to read this. But there's really only two places to go after life here on earth and that's Heaven or Hell! I pray that Fred is in heaven dining at the Lords table having some Lemon Meriegne Pie! May God Bless his family and friends through this time. My deepest sympathy to them all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewKristen 356 Posted March 18, 2013 I am still so haunted tonight by his passing. I am sure others feel mixed up, too. He was on my mind a lot today. I go from feeling sad for him, to feeling blessed I am still here, to feeling sick as to what his family is going through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tstorm1070 192 Posted March 18, 2013 May he rest in peace My prayers to his family Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mangomic2000 3 Posted March 18, 2013 I am so sorry to near this.My prayers go out to his family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Losing weight 126 Posted March 18, 2013 So sorry to hear that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UPRR Wifey 89 Posted March 18, 2013 Hopefully this will open everyone's eyes to the complications and also signs to look for as far as blood clots. It makes me incredibly nervous and scared but my surgery has been done, now I am Very aware…. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mactrio 41 Posted March 18, 2013 My prayers are with his family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MamaM 72 Posted March 18, 2013 Prayers for Fred's family and friends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malexa03 18 Posted March 18, 2013 Read this last night and could not fall asleep. So terribly sad! Prayers for his family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigFatLoser 331 Posted March 18, 2013 Read this last night and could not fall asleep. So terribly sad! Prayers for his family. It just hits home in all the bad ways. I heard the news while recovering in the hosp. I don't usually cry for strangers, but I cried for him. Just so sad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGKirk 855 Posted March 18, 2013 So guys, best way to honor him is to do something he can't now... Take an extra lap at the gym, play with your children, do something nice for your spouse, make a co-worker laugh, stick to your program being thankful you're alive and have this opportunity to do great things with your new healthier you! Tragic, so young, yes - now rock your sleeve for Fred! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spiritstalker 29 Posted March 18, 2013 Sad to hear this, sounds like a great guy that saved other people's lives. Thoughts go out to his family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigFatLoser 331 Posted March 18, 2013 Great, Kirk. So incredibly true. I will do this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jc4444 120 Posted March 18, 2013 Rest in peace brother, it's a sad day for me and many more about hearing anyone die from anything. Thank you for serving the public as a fireman and thank you for sharing your stories here. Watch over us, keep us on track, and enjoy some of AUNT BEE's famous fried chicken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LMFAO575 112 Posted March 18, 2013 May you rest in peace Fred! Heaven must have needed you! May God bless your soul and comfort your family. And while everyone talks about what their doctor does or doesn't do such as TED hose, sequential compression devices, blood thinners or whether you walked and walked right after surgery, this just reduces our chance of developing deep vein thrombosis and does not prevent it 100%. Blood clots can occur hours, days, even MONTHS after surgery. Blood clots are a normal part of the body's repair process and most dissolve on their own. Some cause serious medical complications. Be aware of the signs and symptoms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
