3/21/22 6:09PM PST, I got an email from Deathray a few minutes ago, seems he was clearing snow off of his barn/shop about 10′ to 12′ off the ground and fell. He fractured his Right ankle with multiple fractures. He was airlifted to Fairbanks and he said he got some good drugs and is heading into surgery. He said he would update me tomorrow and I will pass that on. Send Prayers and thoughts!

Update: 8:14PM PST. I just got this from Deathray, “Just saw the surgeon. It is not a good situation. It is broken in many places and all kinds of pieces. Waiting for a cat scan. Spend night. He may do a surgery tomorrow just pinning stuff together to immobilize it. Can’t operate for at least a week or two. “

Update: 3/22 2:03PM PST Deathray emailed me and said he was going into surgery about 4:00 PM his time to stabilize his fractures. Said he was okay, bad night with pain. He had a great nurse last night but said the nurse today is an old burnout that should retire.

Update: 3/22 8:01 PM PST. Deathray got out of surgery and said this,

“So I’m out of surgery for the time being. This is some type of carbon fiber box that is held in place by pins that are running through the bones. They finally Gave me good drugs and for the first time since this happened I’m not chewing nails. Dr and I had a talk about that and I told him I wasn’t happy. Neither was he when he saw the swelling under the first cast. I’m thinking that I may actually get some sleep tonight.” 

Update 3/23 11:00AM PST, Called Deathray at the hospital and he is doing a little better, still sore and mostly pain-free, had a heart to heart with the surgeon and nursing care seems to have improved 100%. He is just waiting for the care plan to mature and waiting for a prognosis. He still needs yours prayers and well wishes.

Update 3/23 8:36PM PST They took off the box and we can now see the hardware. Death is saying he is hurting, may be an infection or a reaction to bolts sticking in him…