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Old Apr 22, 2009
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R-F has the best members in the world!!!! GOOD READ!!!!

I would like to say a special thanks to Chris (a.k.a. Sea-Bass) For helping out a fellow Member, Good friend, Loyal R-F member and most of all a Great Honest Man---Jerry (a.k.a. Jazz921.) Chris bought Jerry's body lift and I (a.k.a. jeweler54) bought gap guards for Jerry and let me tell you guys.... He deserves it. With his Girlfriend in the hospital with a serious brain injury, he has stayed by here side %110 of the way. He has been through a rough time and has put his money towards traveling to see her. He has talked to me on the phone several times and has mentioned doing a Body Lift. Well Chris took care of it. As did I. Jerry Is a Awesome guy and great friend and I can't give Chris enough respect for this self-less act. We hope Jerry enjoys this gift for years to come. Stuff like this is the reason I love this site. Hope she gets better Jerry! Keep us updated... You and your girl are in our thoughts and prayers!

Again Chris.... Dude.... I think your palace in heaven just got a bit larger my friend... When you go can I have your front bumper? LOL!


Jerry's Story:

Originally Posted by Jazz921
Well, I havn't mentioned any of this so here goes.


In December my girlfriend had a bad wreck (yes, it was in her Ranger). She hit a patch of black ice and hit a tree. She seemed to be fine but a few days later we noticed her pupils dilating and she was forgetting things. They did a cat scan and found a clot which they removed and put her on blood thinners. Well she had a massive bleed in her brain a night later and that surgery left her unable to speak and she couldn't remember anything from before the accident and also couldn't use her left hand or leg very well. We had to take her back to the hospital last week for headaches and black eyes and they said her brain was swelling again and had to go in to relieve the pressure or she would die so they did. Well, we lost her 3 times while she was in the 7 hour surgery and when it was over she was on total life support and they were preparing us for the worst. Well, she stabilized and yesterday they decided since she was awake and breathing on her own to remove the vent. pipe and as soon as she did she let out a full sentence. Everyone in the room just stopped because its been months since we heard her say anything, it was so amazing and she is remembering bits here and there so we have her back but she still has a long way to go to get better. I just wanted to share this as I am higher than cloud nine that I got my baby back!!! She should get to come home in a few weeks and we can get back to normal life again.
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Just wanted to share the story guys. There is some good people on this site!

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Old Apr 22, 2009
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wow stand up guys just another example of how their are some amazing people on here.
on the other hand while your ordering that kit mind ordering me one too? haha
 
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Old Apr 22, 2009
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wow, idk how i overlooked this story...
its great to hear she'll be out of the hospital! (if she isn't already, idk how long ago this was posted)

and a huge thumbs up goes to you guys for getting this stuff for him! this place and the people here never cease to amaze me
 
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Old Apr 22, 2009
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thats really great for you guys to do that for a good guy. definitely made my night. well done.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2009
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Thats good stuff guys. Way to up lift spirits on the forum!
 
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Old Apr 22, 2009
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Wow, what a horible thing to happen. That was a kind thing you guys did.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2009
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Thats awesome! Nice to see people around like this!!!
 
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Old Apr 22, 2009
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i'll be helping with his lift for sure
 
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Old Apr 22, 2009
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Distance might set many of us apart, but in this community we're all neighbours.

Kudos to you guys and hope Jerry's girlfriend is doing well.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2009
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whats he doing about tires? Should we get donations together for tires?
 
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Old Apr 22, 2009
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Its beautiful man... just beautiful. I just shed a tear of joy! lol
 
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Old Apr 22, 2009
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Wow, I don't know how I missed that story either, but that is a great thing you guys did for him, kudos
 
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Old Apr 22, 2009
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Originally Posted by redranger4.0
whats he doing about tires? Should we get donations together for tires?
I believe he has something lined up... Ill call him tomorrow to make sure.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009
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you guys are awsome.
thats a seriously sad story too. hope for the best for ya
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009
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Amazing guys. What other forums do this for their members?! RF EXCLUSIVES!
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009
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I'll quote my self

This is why i love this place
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009
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Guys that's a truly selfless act!

God bless him and everyone here.

If you guys need any more donations let me know I'll try my best to help.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009
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Man that is an amazing story, glad to hear she is doing better and god bless both of them.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009
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Chris and Ben you guys are the bomb! R-F Rocks!!
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009
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Whos is gonna install it? Is he?

I'm in the opposite corner of the state but I will drive down and help him if he needs it.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009
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man i wish i was home he is from my town. i would definately help for sure
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009
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You guys rock.

I say get his truck up ZABEARD Offroad and have a big mod day for him.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009
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Wow guys! I havnt been on here for a few days but this thread just blew me away. I cant say thank you enough for all the support and what Ben got together. I just dont know what to say but thank you so very much. My girl, Fawn, is back in ICU but she is awake again. The doctor tells us that she will probably have seizures for the rest of her life and they are trying to match the medication to curve them. She is groggy and a little confused but hanging in there. We were hoping to bring her home in May but still not sure. She has been in the hospital this time for over a month now. I showed her this thread and the other one I had started and she cried.

Thanks again everyone, from both of us!!!
 

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Old Apr 23, 2009
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Originally Posted by zabeard
Whos is gonna install it? Is he?

I'm in the opposite corner of the state but I will drive down and help him if he needs it.
I think they are planning on putting it on at the Branson meet, he does need someone to make some brackets/do some cutting/welding for lifting his grill guard after the BL though. I think (From just looking at his avatar) he has the one that mounts to the underside of the frame.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009
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Originally Posted by Jazz921
Wow guys! I havnt been on here for a few days but this thread just blew me away. I cant say thank you enough for all the support and what Ben got together. I just dont know what to say but thank you so very much. My girl, Fawn, is back in ICU but she is awake again. The doctor tells us that she will probably have seizures for the rest of her life and they are trying to match the medication to curve them. She is groggy and a little confused but hanging in there. We were hoping to bring her home in May but still not sure. She has been in the hospital this time for over a month now. I showed her this thread and the other one I had started and she cried.

Thanks again everyone, from both of us!!!
Your welcome man!!
 
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