# Announcement **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 20, 2000, 10:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcement/22965 "2000-06-20T10:26:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Amy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Amy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amy)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2000, 10:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcement/22965/1 "2000-06-20T10:26:28Z")
My Dad, WallyM7, had a very serious fall at work yesterday. He is out of surgery and in intensive care. His condition is listed as critical. He has lapsed in and out of conciousness several times, but we still have high hopes for his recovery. Mom has rented a hotel room near the hospital so we can be nearby. I cannot access his e-mail because I don’t have the password. My e-mail is [amym5@visto.com](mailto:amym5@visto.com). Everyone has now been notified, and many people have come to offer their support and prayers. I wish there was more to tell, but at this point we know very little. We hope to know more later today. I am writing this in the hope that you will join us in praying for his recovery. If you can set a moment aside and offer a little prayer on Dad’s behalf, we would be most grateful. Thank you in advance for your kind thoughts. Amy ---
**Author:** ![Michi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c37758/32.png) [@Michi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Michi)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2000, 10:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcement/22965/2 "2000-06-20T10:33:44Z")
Oh dear. My thoughts are with you. Keep everyone informed, if you can. ---
**Author:** ![GaWd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f08c70/32.png) [@GaWd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaWd)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2000, 10:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcement/22965/3 "2000-06-20T10:42:44Z")
Amy, tell him GaWd is on his side 🙂 Try and stay strong, both you and your mother. I pray for his health. -Sam ---
**Author:** ![ultress](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/7c8e57/32.png) [@ultress](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultress)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2000, 10:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcement/22965/4 "2000-06-20T10:59:10Z")
I’m so sorry to hear that. We all love Wally dearly. Please keep us posted. He is in our thoughts and prayers. ---
**Author:** ![VaHermit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ed655f/32.png) [@VaHermit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VaHermit)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2000, 10:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcement/22965/5 "2000-06-20T10:59:22Z")
Amy Our prayers to you, your family and of course Wally. Please keep us informed. ---
**Author:** ![tatertot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c37758/32.png) [@tatertot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tatertot)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2000, 11:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcement/22965/6 "2000-06-20T11:00:28Z")
My thoughts are with your father, you and your family. Make sure you remember to take care of yourself (and remind your mother to do the same), it’s the best thing you can do for him right now. -Tracy ---
**Author:** ![Wicked\_Blue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/2acd7d/32.png) [@Wicked\_Blue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wicked_Blue)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2000, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcement/22965/7 "2000-06-20T11:04:09Z")
Poor Wally! My heart goes out to you and your family. Keep us posted. Rose ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2000, 11:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcement/22965/8 "2000-06-20T11:16:30Z")
Oh Amy! My thoughts are with y’all! ---
**Author:** ![CanadianSue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71e660/32.png) [@CanadianSue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanadianSue)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2000, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcement/22965/9 "2000-06-20T11:18:17Z")
My prayers are with you Wally and your family. God Bless. ---
**Author:** ![Globe-trotter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cab0a1/32.png) [@Globe-trotter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Globe-trotter)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2000, 11:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcement/22965/10 "2000-06-20T11:19:00Z")
I’m so sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![Crunchy\_Frog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ebca7d/32.png) [@Crunchy\_Frog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crunchy_Frog)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2000, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcement/22965/11 "2000-06-20T11:23:00Z")
Amy, like everyone else, I’m sorry to hear about Wally. We all enjoy hearing from him on this board, and we will miss him unitl he returns. You have my best wishes and prayers as well. Let him know we’re all pulling for him. ---
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2000, 11:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcement/22965/12 "2000-06-20T11:37:58Z")
Holy shit. I was wondering about him, because I didn’t see him post yesterday. This really, really sucks. Amy, all the best to you and your family. And tell your dad we all love him very much. Take good care of him, yourself, and your family. I am not religious, but rest assured my thoughts are with you guys! I can’t wait for the moment that Wally logs on again in good health. Some people seem to have all the bad luck… Get well soon, pal. ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2000, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcement/22965/13 "2000-06-20T11:46:39Z")
Wally, here’s to a quick recovery and BOY, some people will do anything to be surround by pretty nurses all day long! We love Wally (While I am not speaking for the 7000 plus dopers on board, I am speaking for the little voices inside my head. And they like the word " Putz".) ---
**Author:** ![bunnymom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c4cdca/32.png) [@bunnymom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bunnymom)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2000, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcement/22965/14 "2000-06-20T12:01:34Z")
Amy, I am so sorry to hear that.Best of luck to you and your Dad.He’s a great guy, and I aways enjoy his contributions here. Your all are in my thoughts and prayers. ---
**Author:** ![TwistofFate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cdc98d/32.png) [@TwistofFate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwistofFate)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2000, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcement/22965/15 "2000-06-20T12:09:03Z")
wow… Amy, tell him we are all thinking of him. He is one of the reasons I post here. Get well soon, Wal, we’re here for ya. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Corrado](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a88e4f/32.png) [@John\_Corrado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Corrado)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2000, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcement/22965/16 "2000-06-20T12:22:19Z")
Tell him we’re all pulling for him. ---
**Author:** ![SwimmingRiddles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/43a26b/32.png) [@SwimmingRiddles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SwimmingRiddles)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2000, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcement/22965/17 "2000-06-20T12:23:31Z")
Amy, know that there are a lot of people pulling for your dad. I had my father laughing at the tale of Wally’s Harley on Sunday, I’m not religious, but I’ll send my fair share of good thoughts your way. ---
**Author:** ![SmoothOperator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3bc359/32.png) [@SmoothOperator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmoothOperator)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2000, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcement/22965/18 "2000-06-20T12:27:32Z")
I will include you, Wally and your mom in my prayers tonight. I was wondering why I hadn’t seen any posts from him. I’m so sorry. Keep us updated when you can. ---
**Author:** ![PUNdit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3da27b/32.png) [@PUNdit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PUNdit)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2000, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcement/22965/19 "2000-06-20T12:28:00Z")
Amy, geez what some people will do to get out of buying me dinner. I hope all goes well for Wally, and that he is up and about soon. Tell him to take care and that Sue will be praying for him, and I will keep positive thoughts. ---
**Author:** ![Trion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ccd318/32.png) [@Trion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trion)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2000, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcement/22965/20 "2000-06-20T12:33:04Z")
Amy, I too will keep your Dad and your whole family in my thoughts today. Get well soon Wally. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcement/22965.md?page=2)