jumperconway 0 #1 July 25, 2005 Prayers have helped a lot so please pray for our friend Ellie "Rico" Estrada! He's in ICU breathing on his own but needs all the help that we can supply. His recovery is in the hands of our lord! Speak up. please!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #2 July 25, 2005 May God grant a speedy and complete recovery. Vibes and prayers going comin on down. -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonRose 0 #3 July 25, 2005 May the armour of god protect him. Our prayers are with you and him. Some day I will have the best staff in the world!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluskidave 0 #4 July 25, 2005 Rico, my prayers are with you , hang in there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brits17 0 #5 July 25, 2005 I heard the news today... Sent several prayers up already for family and loved ones... may God be with him in these uncertain times. _______________________ aerialkinetics.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #6 July 25, 2005 Prayers for you & your family Rico! Blue skies forever, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #8 July 25, 2005 Not sure what happened but here are some <<>> and good vibes. I met Rico when I was at Skyfest last year...what a great guy. He even invited me to visit Puerto Rico with him. Get well soon, hon. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #9 July 25, 2005 Lisa, He's broken pretty bad and will likely never walk again. From the ER,crushed 5,6,7 vertibrae in the neck on a botched "deadman" swoop. He was kept alive by outstanding care at the scene by Spaceland emplyees befoe the medics got there. He was breathing on his own after about 3 or so hours. He better survive so we can kill him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salsa_John 0 #10 July 25, 2005 Prayers for full recovery "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaryshari 0 #11 July 25, 2005 Rico and his family are in my thoughts and prayers as he struggles through this terrible, terrible time. is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
namgrunt 0 #12 July 25, 2005 our prayers are with rico and family heal fast bro ..59 YEARS,OVERWEIGHT,BALDIND,X-GRUNT LAST MIL. JUMP VIET-NAM(QUAN-TRI) www.dzmemories.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanduh 0 #13 July 25, 2005 QuoteHe was kept alive by outstanding care at the scene by Spaceland emplyees befoe the medics got there. Definately. The guys out there pulled together so fast and worked so hard to make sure Rico has every chance at survival. I give props to the Spaceland crew for all of their efforts. Rico, pull through man! You and your family are in my thoughts and I'm praying for you all the time! I need your magical hands 'Mr. Massouse!' hang in there! I'm pullin for you, bro! ~*Amanda*~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #14 July 25, 2005 Oh no. Rico, hang in there & stay strong. We're all praying for you!! you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psipike02 0 #15 July 25, 2005 Hang in there Rico, my prayers are with you and your family.....God will make a way, he didn't bring us this far to let it end now....Puttin' some stank on it. ----Hellfish #707---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merkur 1 #16 July 25, 2005 Prayers from Germany! M.vSCR No.94 Don't dream your life - live your dream! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,150 #17 July 25, 2005 This sucks. Vibes and prayers both coming. It's a long hard road, but he's a really good guy who has the equipment to face it and make it. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chip 0 #18 July 25, 2005 I have had the good fortune to get to jump out at Spaceland a fair bit in the past month and have enjoyed the friendliness and camaraderie of all the extended family of the dropzone. On Sunday morning, before the first load of the day, I was particularly taken with the spirit and playfulness of one local character who was running around giving people backrubs, donning various items such as a mask and goggles and ‘becoming’ different characters, and just generally goofing around, having fun and making people smile. Rico just seemed so happy and full of life that he really did put an even bigger smile on my face than I ordinarily just naturally have at a dropzone. That is why the image of his lifeless body on the ground as I came in from landing after that first jump just struck me so profoundly. As I told Greg - who along with Chris and the others who gave such incredible care to Rico until the medics arrived that there is no question that he would be gone if not for their efforts – I wanted to add hysterical yells to the tears I couldn’t hold back. And on the note of the amazing care, I might add that it was not limited to attention to Rico. Once he had been airlifted out, Greg went around to myself and others who were in shock and gave many hugs and much reassurance, as did many others of the Spaceland community. My thanks to all of you for all your support throughout the tragic events yesterday. And to Rico, just know that your spirit touched me and I trust it is strong enough to pull you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
igottude 0 #19 July 25, 2005 Prayers and hugs Rico Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaryshari 0 #20 July 25, 2005 Beautifully said Chip. Rico really knows how to light up a room. We just really need to keep those prayers rolling. is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeiber 0 #21 July 25, 2005 Sounds like a great guy, the world needs people like him. Hang in there Rico! JeffShhh... you hear that sound? That's the sound of nobody caring! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramon 0 #22 July 25, 2005 Hang in there Ellie, buddy........ We're all pulling for you. Ramon"Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #23 July 25, 2005 QuoteMay the armour of god protect him. Our prayers are with you and him. That's a beautiful sentiment. I'll say 'me too' to that.~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #24 July 25, 2005 I just talked to Angie, his wife. This morning they weaned him off the heavy meds for a while and he came to and was giving acknowledgement by blinking his eyes to the doctor and nurse. They will do it again this afternoon after she gets back to the hospital. She was told that the damage is to #4,5 and 6 vertebrae. He wouldn't discuss anything else until she returns. This is all the info I was told. I don't know if he's moving anything else yet or has feeling anywhere. Angie is holding up well. Let's keep the prayers going. This is going to be a long slow road to whatever type of recovery they may hope to attain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,150 #25 July 25, 2005 Thanks for the update, Conway. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
