Friday, August 1, 2008

Message from Col Brad Thompson


A message from Col Brad Thompson, 720 STG/CC, follows: Start Quote

Special Tactics family-

Late Thursday 31 July – we were notified that SSgt Shaun Meadows of the 22 STS team was wounded in action when the HMMWV he was riding in as rear gunner was struck by an IED. Sadly, his wounds include the amputation of both legs – one just below the knee and the other above the knee. He is receiving superior care and is being evacuated to Lahnstul, GE where fortunately, his spouse Nicole – also an AF member – will be able to meet him there.

As expected – the entire ST community starting w/ his leadership and team have done an extraordinary job ensuring everything is in place for him and embracing his family during this arduous time.

In order to allow the 22 STS to work this -- please direct any questions/queries you may have to the Group/vault. We will keep you apprised of his situation.

Please keep he and Nicole in your thoughts and prayers. End quote.

5 comments:

  1. Chief,
    Change to my last. Shaun is now moving about the hospital in a wheel chair!!
    This afternoons physical therapy was done at the MATC (Military advanced training center) where all the amputees go for therapy especially when they are outpatients. I have not seen them take a guy there this quickly! Shaun looks great and says he feels real good to! It was amazing to see him sitting up in a wheel chair waiting for the therapists to come and get him!!
    I thought he was going to "bust" out of there on his own!


    Later,
    -MACK-

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