Thank you for the continued updates and our condolences go out to you and all of your father's family. We will continue praying for all of the loved ones who need comfort at this time.

Daniel Jessup

Lancaster, California

aka "The Hot Rod Reverend"
check out the 1955 Ford Fairlane build at www.hotrodreverend.com

Very sorry to hear of your loss.  Barry L 

After a busy night with doctors and needles and such Dad passed at 3:00AM this morning. Complications from a stroke he had Friday. 

There wont be a funeral service or anything related to that. Dad thought funerals were one of the worst rituals we as humans have ever done. He is being creamated and his ashes are being distributed over Grandfather mountain. That was one place that gave him peace. Now he shall have it eternally.    Earl Dagenhart III

55Birdman  Hickory NC

Oh, crap. that's not good. I imagine they are keeping a close eye on him? Best of luck to you all.

BOB

Doctors are looking into the possibility of dad having a stroke sometime today.  

55Birdman  Hickory NC

Thanks for letting us know about your dad's surgery.

I just logged on to see if there was any news about him.

As others have said you are all in our prayers.

jonnireb

55f100

West Monroe,La.

Dad is going to have to stay in the hospital a while longer. His blood pressure is off the charts. They cant get it to stabilize for some reason. So, he has to stay till they get that issue corrected. A few more days.

55Birdman  Hickory NC

Thats great news about the VA.Must be a tremendous weight off your families mind.I dont know how I would deal with the surgery your father is going through AND dealing with the financial obligation at the same time.Now Earl can focus on improving and getting better.Please tell him I will be thinking of him.

  

Thank God for the good news. Thank God the VA has stepped up. We will continue to pray for his speedy recovery.

John F

Ballwin, MO

I dont understand the quickness of the surgery versus going home either. They do this all the time and I guess they know whats best. I talked to the doctors last night and they said that people do better when they are home. They are in familiar surroundings and just do better.The doctors are confident they "got it all" and they saw no reason for him to stay. Although he doesnt want to go anywhere now. He is in a lot of discomfort but, not being a doctor I dont know  what they use to decide things. They simply said he should be able to go home today or in the morning. But we did have some good news though. The costs of the surgeries will be taken care of thru the VA. That is a relief for us all.  We are just waiting now for the doctors to come by and see whats what. Dad is awake and talking some so thats an improvement over yesterday.  We have a 3 hour trip home and I am not sure how well he will fare that. May take a while to get home.  

55Birdman  Hickory NC