fredkap
09-25-2005, 10:01 AM
Three Segway I180's were donated this week in Washington DC to three of our country's heros, soldiers that lost a leg (or two) in service to our country. We had one man identified by Walter Reed Hospital, United States Army Staff Sergeant Hilbert Caesar and one man identified by Bethesda Naval Hospital, Lance Corporal Kevin Davis. After training Hilbert indoors, we headed outside (btw a huge thanks to Chris Walker who flew in from Salt Lake City at his own expense to insure that the men were trained properly). While we were outside, a car stopped and one of Hilbert's friends from Walter Reed stopped and asked "What is that?" Kevin Pannell bounded from his car wearing a metal prothesis for both of his legs, one above the knee and one below. A decision was made (spur of the moment) by yours truly to get a Seg for Kevin Pannell as well.
Kevin Davis has not yet been trained. It originally had been hoped that he would receive an artificial femur bone and not lose his leg. His leg was amputated 10 days ago. DRAFT founders Jerry Kerr and Leonard Timm joined me, Barry Pressman and Steve Krogman on a visit to Bethesda Naval Hospital to meet with Kevin Davis.
I will continue this story tonight - suffice it to say that both men received red I180's and Kevin Davis will receive his machine, when he is ready either here or in his parent's home located in a flooded area of Texas.
We gave them both quick release bolts, we will be getting them both 14.0 bags, hitch haulers and spare red keys. Unfortunately, there are about 1,400 other men (and women) that we haven't the funds to take care of yet. We need $5 million dollars to do the job right. Whether you want to pay for a 14.0 bag, a hitch hauler or a Seg, DRAFT needs your help. I will be a persistant pest until all 1,400 of these soldier heroes receive a Seg. Please send your check to DRAFT, 500 Fox Ridge Road, St Louis, MO 63131.
Fred
Kevin Davis has not yet been trained. It originally had been hoped that he would receive an artificial femur bone and not lose his leg. His leg was amputated 10 days ago. DRAFT founders Jerry Kerr and Leonard Timm joined me, Barry Pressman and Steve Krogman on a visit to Bethesda Naval Hospital to meet with Kevin Davis.
I will continue this story tonight - suffice it to say that both men received red I180's and Kevin Davis will receive his machine, when he is ready either here or in his parent's home located in a flooded area of Texas.
We gave them both quick release bolts, we will be getting them both 14.0 bags, hitch haulers and spare red keys. Unfortunately, there are about 1,400 other men (and women) that we haven't the funds to take care of yet. We need $5 million dollars to do the job right. Whether you want to pay for a 14.0 bag, a hitch hauler or a Seg, DRAFT needs your help. I will be a persistant pest until all 1,400 of these soldier heroes receive a Seg. Please send your check to DRAFT, 500 Fox Ridge Road, St Louis, MO 63131.
Fred