Rick Alexander's hospitalization and passing

Jeff Strouse · Post by **Jeff Strouse** » 19 May 2009 5:03 am

I talked to his daughter briefly last night, and he was just getting out of surgery. Must have been an afternoon surgery. She hadn't seen him or talked to the doctor at that point, but they were getting his room ready in ICU. She is going to call me this morning with more news. I'll keep everyone posted!

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 19 May 2009 5:08 am

Please do!

Anthony Locke · Post by **Anthony Locke** » 19 May 2009 7:28 am

Yes Please do! I've been wanting to call him but I figure it's better for him if he can just rest and recuperate.

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 19 May 2009 7:46 am

Thanks for the updates, Jeff.

John Lang · Post by **John Lang** » 19 May 2009 9:22 am

Rick,

Best wishes for a speedy recovery from Annie and I. Looking forward to seeing you again in Dallas next year.

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 19 May 2009 10:06 am

Thanks for the updates Jeff.......Rick,.....we're all with ya'......

Denny Turner · Post by **Denny Turner** » 19 May 2009 10:08 am

YES ...UPDATES FROM ANYONE ...PLEASE; THE SUSPENSE HERE IS NO FUN AT ALL.

Prayer amp is turned up to 11.

Jeff Strouse · Post by **Jeff Strouse** » 19 May 2009 10:51 am

I received a phone call today, but wish I had better news to report.

Rick is in the ICU and is still critical at this point. Last night, he went into cardio-pulmonary arrest, and is currently on a mechanical ventilator, which is doing his breathing for him. He is in a medically induced coma, so his body won't naturally fight the work of the ventilator.

His heart appears to be okay at the moment...we're just waiting for his body to stabalize itself from the arrest, which causes a systemic lack of oxygen to the tissues and organs (hypoxia).

His daughter said he's beginning to show signs of stabalizing, but a post-operative infection has also developed, which is yet another thing for his body to fight.

The family is holding up as well as can be expected. They appreciate all the thoughts and prayers from everyone. We won't know much more until they try to wean him off of the vent in a couple of days.

Rick, hang in there, we're all pulling for you!

wt golden · Post by **wt golden** » 19 May 2009 11:07 am

As you rest and heal, know that an orchestra of steelers think warmly of you and wish you a quick recovery.

Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 19 May 2009 11:12 am

Jeff, thanks for keeping us informed. That's bad news indeed. Let's hope for the best possible outcome and raise a tonebar toast to Rick who has contributed so much to this community. Get well and back behind those steels where you belong, man!

Eric Ebner · Post by **Eric Ebner** » 19 May 2009 3:59 pm

We need you back here soon! Wishing you the best recovery. All the best.

Eric Ebner

Don Kona Woods · Post by **Don Kona Woods** » 19 May 2009 4:29 pm

The latest news means that we just have to pray harder, longer, and wiser.

Let's do it for Rick!!

Aloha,

Don

Chuck Wilson · Post by **Chuck Wilson** » 19 May 2009 4:39 pm

Rick,

Sending you good thoughts of sound, health, and best wishes as we all here would love to have you back as soon as possible to be posting and regaling us with tunage.

Chuck

David McMillan · Post by **David McMillan** » 19 May 2009 5:41 pm

I'm new to TSGF and am glad to finally get to communcate with you and rest of you fine folks. Hope you get well soon and I pray God will comfort you and your family.

Best of everything!

David McMillan

Charley Wilder · Post by **Charley Wilder** » 19 May 2009 5:46 pm

I haven't been hanging out here much lately. I check in and this is what I read?
Rick, you've sure helped me a lot with your posts. My thoughts are with you and your family. Get well, man, just get well.

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 20 May 2009 1:09 pm

Thanks for the posts, Jeff. Rick is definitely in my thoughts and prayers. He is a most generous soul and a friend to all of us.
Chuck

Todd Weger · Post by **Todd Weger** » 20 May 2009 1:17 pm

I've been out of town and off the PC for a couple weeks, and just saw this.

Rick, my thoughts a prayers are with you and your family, buddy. Hang in there and get soon.

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 20 May 2009 2:35 pm

Thanks for letting us know, Jeff. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rick and his family during this tough, tough time.

As a reminder, cards may be sent to:
Rick Alexander
PO Box 370
Hallandale, FL 33008

John Dahms · Post by **John Dahms** » 20 May 2009 3:06 pm

If anyone wants confirmation of how much Rick is thought of by this community they need only look at how many times this topic has been viewed.

Everyone is thinking of him.

John Subik · Post by **John Subik** » 20 May 2009 3:31 pm

Thanks for all the updates, Rick is always in my thoughts. A good friend's dad is in the exact same situation at the moment, ironic.
Once again sending all my best and positive thoughts all around to Rick and his family.

John Bechtel · Post by **John Bechtel** » 20 May 2009 3:58 pm

Get well soon Rick. We are all pulling for you and a speedy recovery!

Bill McRoberts · Post by **Bill McRoberts** » 20 May 2009 6:10 pm

Rick, Get well soon. you are in our prayers for a speedy recovery.
Bill

Bill Thomson · Post by **Bill Thomson** » 20 May 2009 7:10 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Wish you all the best. Hang in there Rick

Papa Joe Pollick · Post by **Papa Joe Pollick** » 20 May 2009 7:38 pm

I just want to hear some good news about our bro.Maybe in the morning when I check in..Still prayin'..

Duane Solley · Post by **Duane Solley** » 20 May 2009 8:09 pm

A nicer person I have never met. Best of luck Rick.

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