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Show r 75 LIFETIMES. by TSgt. George A. Dedsaul 388th TFW Public Affairs After suffering a stroke June 19, A1C James E. Martin d is now listed in fair condition at Hall Medical Center, Lackland life-threateni- Wil-for- AFB, Texas. According to a hospital spokesman, Airman Martin has improved as of Aug. 16. He is now able to move one J arm and hod his head to questions. Doctors have yet to understand why student from the 533rd the Field Training Detachment had the' stroke. He would have graduated in early ld July. day-roo- m ' A 21 QDTfQ ' ". ? ," F-1- 6 "I Thun-derbird- s. I His love of the 6 and the Air Force didn't go unnoticed after his stroke as Capt. Ivo Kisic, 388th Headquarters Squadron commander, arranged for a visit by one of the Thunderbird pilots the afternoon of their arrival. When the pilot's crew chief learned of the reason for the visit, he quickly asked to join in. s The pilot took a print of the flying in formation to each of the other pilots for signatures and it was given to Airman Martin. "I was with them when they visited," Sergeant Eaves said thoughtfully. "They had just given him some medication to prepare for minor surgery the next day. But still the look that crossed his face when his mother told him that the pilot was there to visit . . " Sergeant Eaves paused before continuing, "You just had to see it." A F-1- Thun-derbird- T-bi- rd 4 U.S. Air Force Photo by Sgt. Gory Kunich Hats off MSgt. Michael Eaves, 388th Headqurters Squadron first sergeant, presents an assortment of hats to A1C James Martin at his hospital bed in St. Benedict's Hospital, Ogden, Utah, as Judy Finto, Airman Martin's mother, watches. mance, two more of the crew chiefs paid a visit to Airman Martin in the hospital. "We grew up in the Army," said his mother, Judy Finto. "I can't remember them ever doing anything like this he ended sadly. The Thunderbird team was so affect- for their people. When the Air Force ed by their visit to the hospital that says 'A great way of life,' it really is the very next day, after working on true. You just don't know what this the flightline in temperatures of over has meant to us." 100 degrees for the open house perfor According to the first sergeant, the doctors saw improvement begin after their visit "and it has continued to improve every day. But they still don't foresee him returning to the service," lYlailhandlcr Participant INSURANCE ACCEPTED Quality Chiropractic Care 621-174- 0 . Call Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, I I Mon. Tues. Wed, Friday Roberts Chiropractic Center 924 24th w.,w I Hilltop Times ATTENTION: I J F-16- F-1- Airman Martin attended classes which lasted until midnight, after .which he and friends would often go for supper. He was playing pool alone at 4:30 a!m. June 19 in the dormitory when two of his friends heard him fall. Finding him unconscious and thinking their friend had fallen asleep, they started carrying him to his room on the third floor, but he regained consciousness along the way and complained of numbness. They immediately rushed him to the base hospital which transferred him to St. Benedict's Hospital in Ogden, where he stayed in critical condition. The stroke was caused by a blood clot located in his brain, which blocked the flow of blood. The clot lodged itself in the stem of his brain. According to doctors, it has damaged the area which regulates his body's temperature, causing the young man to run I I S7Uy J' W high fevers. Airman Martin was flown to Wilford Hall Medical Center on July 3 where he is still undergoing intensive care treatment. Doctors there are doubtful he'll be able to return to service. "He loves the Air Force and the said MSgt. Michael Eaves, 388th Headquarters Squadron first sergeant. Students assigned to the 533rd FTD are part of this squadron. "More than anything else, he wants to be an crew chief," Sergeant Eaves said. Airman Martin suffered his stroke only four days before the base's open house and a performance by the Air Force's premier 6 group, the Aug. 17, 1990 NOV OPEN! cHititi i" ' I 1 J I I I I mUL LAsMaucw Jl tMUVOUSMB OGDEN raimer uriouaia I 8 DANGER SIGNALS UCMWCKZ ) mrotgor Suite 2 Dr. Kevin A. Roberts, DC mm mmm E WARNING! I MON - FRI 9:00 A.M. 5:00 P. AA. -- Unfinished Furniture Custom Picture Framing Stanlev Gallerv fr I III Layton Hills Mall Convenience Center 546-650- 0 Giant Sandwiches Party Trays Sandwiches Salads 5 mm w J Personnel Bring This Coupon in and Save 10 on any purchase Hill A.F.B. J Ftf ! Tho Purchaso of a Small or Large Sandwich or Largo Salad! Sandwich or SaladSST SExpire m Dec. 31, 1990. One Coupon per m m- f Siv - " " " w-- ,' CALL AHEAD JL - - NX v rNa j I Soups Spaghetti 1.. & - w 0 FOR FASTER SERVICE 'lb HOURS: 8:00 a.m. tJ'UMJWl 1150WestRlverdal9Road Ogden (North ol Quality Quick Print) to 8:00 p.m. AS " |