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Post by kellybelly77 on Jul 6, 2015 19:34:23 GMT
One of DH's friends was critically injured yesterday in a fireworks incident and I am just having a hard time with this I guess. Life just seems so unfair and cruel sometimes.
He and his 4yo son were driving home from their 4th of July family campout on Sunday morning and he had a bunch of leftover fireworks in his car. Really big fireworks, like the big single shot artillery shells. His brother thinks static ignited the fireworks in the car and caused them to explode. The explosion was so great that it ripped the top of the car off. Both he and his son were critically injured and life flighted out. He has hearing loss, possible vision loss, significant burns to the right side of his body and shrapnel wounds. He went into surgery today. His son has significant burns over 40% of his body and one of his legs was basically melted away. He went into emergency surgery yesterday to try and save his leg.
Despite his own injuries he was able to pull the car over and not hit anyone else, remove his son from his car seat and get him out of the car to try and help him.
He was 2 miles from his house when this happened. Just an ordinary day after a weekend with family. And now, tragedy. I just can't wrap my head around it.
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Post by myshelly on Jul 6, 2015 19:38:26 GMT
I am very, very against individuals being able to purchase and ignite fireworks.
I'm glad that it's illegal here.
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Post by ~Tracy~ on Jul 6, 2015 19:38:30 GMT
How horrible! I hope they both recover as best as possible from their injuries...  |
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Post by peasquared on Jul 6, 2015 19:38:42 GMT
OMG, I am so sorry. That is just horrific. Prayers going out to them.
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Post by tinydogmafia on Jul 6, 2015 19:44:03 GMT
That is tragic. I hope they will both recover quickly. How awful.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jul 6, 2015 19:49:20 GMT
I'm sorry |
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Post by dreamer on Jul 6, 2015 19:50:17 GMT
Oh that is tragic. Prayers
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Post by happymomma on Jul 6, 2015 19:55:14 GMT
I'm so sorry. I have seen several stories of tragedy via fireworks in the past few days. My heart feels sad with each one I read.
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Post by TankTop on Jul 6, 2015 20:04:12 GMT
That is horrible. I never knew that could happen. I will pray for them. So tragic.
Would storing them in the trunk have helped at all in this situation? I am just looking for a take away. Something I can warn others of.
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Post by kristi on Jul 6, 2015 20:05:26 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2015 20:05:53 GMT
How awful...prayers for their recovery.
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Post by newlywoods03 on Jul 6, 2015 20:07:26 GMT
Oh my goodness, how horrible! Praying for them!!
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Post by theshyone on Jul 6, 2015 20:08:56 GMT
Tragic, how horrible.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jul 6, 2015 20:09:24 GMT
OMG! What a horrible tragedy. Prayers being sent that they heal quickly.
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Post by scrappert on Jul 6, 2015 20:11:44 GMT
That is horrible. Prayers for their recovery.
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Post by shannoots on Jul 6, 2015 20:14:41 GMT
Wow, that is horrible. I worry about things like this happening. I pray for your friend and his son.
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Post by Blind Squirrel on Jul 6, 2015 20:15:06 GMT
Horrific
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Post by melissa on Jul 6, 2015 20:15:07 GMT
How horrible! I am so sorry!
The recovery will not be easy.
It's the time of year. Worst days to be working in an ER.. too many fireworks injuries. I admit I find it so unnecessary and I am glad it is illegal to sell fireworks in this state.
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Post by PEArfect on Jul 6, 2015 20:19:19 GMT
That is definitely not something you would think about happining while transporting fireworks. Terrible! Prayers for healing!
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Post by Dixie Lou on Jul 6, 2015 20:22:20 GMT
Fireworks are illegal here too.
That is so so sad! I hope they'll both recover soon.
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Post by keknj on Jul 6, 2015 20:22:52 GMT
What an awful tragedy. I had no idea that could happen. I will keep him and his son in my thoughts and prayers.
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Post by originalvanillabean on Jul 6, 2015 20:24:31 GMT
Very sorry to hear.
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Post by georgiapea on Jul 6, 2015 20:29:19 GMT
Oh, those poor people! What a terrible happening.
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Post by maryland on Jul 6, 2015 20:37:24 GMT
So sorry! I hope your friend does recover better than they expect. I too only think professionals should be doing fireworks, but I know I don't get to tell others what to do and that is fine. I just don't want anyone getting hurt!
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Post by Sue on Jul 6, 2015 20:39:11 GMT
Horrible, horrible, horrible. I wish personal fireworks would be banned nationally, leaving only the professional shows to be legal.
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Post by gar on Jul 6, 2015 20:39:06 GMT
How awful, I'm sorry. Not to detract from your story but I also heard of a 4th July fireworks celebration tragedy when a guy set of a firework that was attached to his HEAD!  |
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Post by Outspoken on Jul 6, 2015 20:51:42 GMT
Well, this is HORRIBLE! I am just so sorry to hear it and pray for their recoveries.
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Post by kellybelly77 on Jul 6, 2015 21:11:36 GMT
That is horrible. I never knew that could happen. I will pray for them. So tragic. Would storing them in the trunk have helped at all in this situation? I am just looking for a take away. Something I can warn others of. I have no idea. His brother said that they are speculating that the sub (speaker thingy) caused some static which then ignited at least one of the artillery shells which then set off all of them. But at this point they have not released an official answer. He was driving a car, so there was a trunk and you would think that would have maybe contained the explosion a little bit.. |
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Post by ~Susan~ on Jul 6, 2015 21:17:15 GMT
That is so very horrible and I can't wrap my hear around it either.
Fireworks are illegal here too, but that sure doesn't keep people from shooting them. I also hate how the city says they are illegal, but they let vendor set up huge tents and sell them in the very town where they are illegal.
I used to love fireworks years ago, but now I would just rather leave it up to the professionals. It is just way too dangerous.
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Post by melanell on Jul 6, 2015 21:21:33 GMT
How awful, I'm sorry. Not to detract from your story but I also heard of a 4th July fireworks celebration tragedy when a guy set of a firework that was attached to his HEAD! Yes, that was in Maine. The man was obviously killed in that situation. OP, I am very sorry about your DH's friend's accident and I hope for the very best possible recovery for him & his son. While I do think that there is a lot of danger involved in setting off fireworks, I never gave any thought to the possible dangers in merely transporting them. How awful. |
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