Please drink to a guardian angel.

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DavShill · #1 Post by **DavShill** » Sun Nov 11, 2007 11:24 am

I need you all to raise a glass to a guy who saved my brothers life on Friday morning.

It was a bizarre freak accident on Oxford Rd Reading. He fell off his push bike (we don't know yet if another vehicle was involved) but he came down and the handlebar end pierced his groin and severed his main artery. A guy in van across the road watched events unfolding and when his jeans tuned red in a matter of seconds he ran across to help.

This guy (we now know his name) was ex-forces and trained in battlefield emergancy first aid. He kept my bro talking and applied pressure but couldn't stem the flow. He resorted to plunging his finger into the wound, finding the artery and plugged it with his finger, occassionally releasing the flow because he realised his leg was starved of blood. He had to scream at the people standing by to call 999.

The ambulance took 4.5 minutes to get there. The surgeon said if not for this guy Bro would have passed out in 3 minutes and been dead after another minute or so.

This morning the surgeon has said when he arrived at A&E the options were so poor the the loss of his leg would been the best they could hope for.

He's doing well this morning and has his leg and his life.

God bess those good men and women who fight for our country and serve the public in any way they can. God bless this man especially. It seems especially appropriate today of all days.

Cheers.

Samray · #2 Post by **Samray** » Sun Nov 11, 2007 11:35 am

Well done that man. Respect.

Best wishes to your bro.

D-Rider · #3 Post by **D-Rider** » Sun Nov 11, 2007 1:27 pm

When we hear so much about how bad things have become and how bad people are becoming in our society it's good to hear the other accounts of people doing good - the actions of the quiet heroes out there. There is more of a balance than we sometimes give credit for.
Of course we'd all prefer your brother wasn't hurt in the first place - but life isn't a smooth path and I think it would be unbearable if we didn't have a mix of highlights and tougher times.

Best wishes to all your family Dave as your concerns for your brother's recovery continue and a big thank you to the guy that saved his life and the medical staff that have now taken over.... and prayers for the continued recovery of your brother.

I'll raise my glass to them.

ligloo · #4 Post by **ligloo** » Sun Nov 11, 2007 2:12 pm

well done that man! and here's to a speedy recovery for your brother ...

Fausto · #5 Post by **Fausto** » Sun Nov 11, 2007 3:01 pm

That's amazing and I'm glad it's looking good for your brother.

#6 Post by **Kwackerz** » Sun Nov 11, 2007 4:31 pm

Glad he's okay.

Glass duly raised

Gio · #7 Post by **Gio** » Sun Nov 11, 2007 4:57 pm

Well done to that man and hope your brother recovers quickly

snapdragon · #8 Post by **snapdragon** » Sun Nov 11, 2007 7:59 pm

Bless him - how wonderful for both your brother and him that the skills he learned have enabled him to save a life

falcomunky · #9 Post by **falcomunky** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 6:49 am

Your Bro is one lucky guy and that van driver one bloody hero! Hope your Bro gets well soon!

Falcopops · #10 Post by **Falcopops** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 2:16 pm

Wow, lucky and impressive.

Hope your bro makes a full and speedy recovery.

The van driver deserves to be promoted for one of those awards you see on the TV. A true hero.

BikerGran · #11 Post by **BikerGran** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 7:37 pm

What everyone else said!

Those vital moments that can make all the difference!

Well done that man!

Viking · #12 Post by **Viking** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:03 pm

Well I'll be damned. There are still good people out there.

One glass raised to the hero in the van, and one more to your brother for a speedy recovery.

Aladinsaneuk · #13 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 6:30 am

respect

DavShill · #14 Post by **DavShill** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:53 am

Thanks for all your good wishes . Bro is doin fine and making good progress. Met the guy who helped him and the surgeon who operated - wonderful people.

Oh yes.... if anyone lives lives in Reading bro says sorry - it was his fault the Oxford Rd was closed for two hours on Friday morning.

Thanks again

morph · #15 Post by **morph** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:23 pm

Glad to hear your brothers doing ok and as others have said its nice to be reminded there are still a lot of good people out there.

Best wishes to your bro and one raised glass to his guardian angel.