Fellow FSJer down---PLEAS READ

[River Beast]

I consider everyone on this Forum a friend... more like a "Family" of sorts and foregive me for using the Tech side of the Boards to post this, but it's the most popular and widely used to get in touch with all of you to share this saddening news...

One of my close friends, and yours too (in my eyes) Bryant- a.k.a. Porkchop, just called me from the hospital. He has suffered a mild heart attack. http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/frown.gif It's hard to express my feelings in words, but this hits "home"... Bryant and I are both Marines "Band of Brothers" and we stand up for each other in all situations. I would just like for all of you to maybe post some words to lift his spirits, give words of encouragement... anything at all to let him know you care and hope things work out. I feel it would mean alot to him to see all our posts when he gets out of the hospital....Thanks everybody...

I'll go first....

Bryant, you know that Kimberly and I are ALWAYS there for you, Nichole and the boys... ANYTHING you need you know where I am... Everything is gonna be just fine... Get well soon and you'll be in our prayers and thoughts.

I PROMISE we'll get another trip together so we all can enjoy the fun...together

Todd, Kimberly and the boys...

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Todd
78 Wagoneer, "River Beast"
360/TH400/QT
Dana 44's locked w/ 4.89's
39.50x15x15 Super Swamper TSL's
7" SOA in front-7" Rear Shackle Inversion Mods
4" Skyjacker Softride
3" Trailmaster Bodylift
My FSJ site: http://www.geocities.com/~spazz4life (http://www.geocities.com/~spazz4life)
My E-mail: spazz4life@yahoo.com
"If you can't stop...SMILE as you go under!"

'93 3/4 ton 4x4 Suburban...a.k.a. "FSJ Hauler"

[This message has been edited by River Beast (edited October 26, 2000).]

[FSJ79wag]

Sorry to hear your bad fortune, but am glad you will be ok. I have really enjoyed and learned from you post. Hope we can meet at the 2002 FSJ invasion. Life always has it's setbacks, but every setback and adversity seems too make us stronger. All the best to you in a speedy recovery and hope to see your name around here soon.

God bless you and your family

Your FSJ Family members
Steve and Cheryl Anderson


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1979 Grand Wagoneer
403 OLDS V8 4bl Edelbrock carb and
intake/RVcam/TH400/QT/
Magnaflow muffler custom tubing/ Dana 44's 3.54 r&p/30x9.5 MT's 2" PA body lift

2000 TJ 6cyl,3" suspension lift,1" bodylift,Dana 30 front 35 rear 4.56 w/Detroit locker in rear/K&N filter
33x12.5 BFG MT's
Steve Anderson Dallas,TX
stevea@augustmail.com
Member of Jeeps of North Texas
Web site
http://www.jeepn.com

My personnal web site
http://www.jeepoutpost.com

[SlickKipper]

Get well soon Porkchop. Just think "strong like full sized jeep!" http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/smile.gif

Slick

[christopher]

porkchop,
It bums me to hear of your health problem. I am assuming that you are on your way to a full recovery. I am a respiratory therapist and cardiac patients are what keeps me busy every day. keep your spirits up, its the best thing you can do besides following your docs medication orders. we are all here if you need an ear to talk to. as a marine I know you have the endurance to take on a hell of a lot more than this. I am going to take my rig on a trail this weekend just for you.

[bignblue]

Hey PC--we've all got your back! By the way, can I borrow your Jeep?

I'm just kidding...I've got you in my prayers as well as your family, and I hope that everything works out and finds you here with us again soon. Take care of yourself, my friend. We're thinking about you.

[MonsterMash]

Since when is the Corps issuing hearts to the troops? http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/smile.gif
All joking aside, I am saddened to hear of your ill health. I wish you a speedy and full recovery. I'm glad to know that not only are you a member of the best fighting force in the world but you are also able to benefit from the best healthcare system as well. Take it slow and easy and never forget that not only do you have your close friends and family praying for you but all of us as well.

[Shane]

Sorry to hear the unfortunate news.

Get well soon fellow FSJ'er!!

God made Man
Man made Jeep
If only man could fix man as man can fix jeep

Our prayers to you Porkchop.

Shane

[Brian]

Hey Porkchop hope you feel better. You have given me much insight and help regarding my FSJ and I want to thank you for that. Hang in there!!! http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/biggrin.gif

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Brian
66' J-3000 "Great White Ghost"
327AMC/T-18a/Dana20
Dana 44 front
Dana 53 rear
My FSJ (http://www.geocities.com/punkrock405/myfsj.html)

[scotty]

hey porkchop,im always at a loss for words in unpleasant situations,but just wanted to let ya know that im pullin for ya as well,and fear not,as the jeep gods are most certainly on your side on this one! http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/smile.gif



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scott
85 grand wagoneer
258 with motorcraft 2bbl/904/twin stick dana 300/dana 44/welded amc 20
38x15.5 gumbo mudders
snorkel/dual batteries/onboard air/"custom" convertable
3 inch body lift/mostly stock suspension/"modified" fender openings
custom front/rear bumpers and brushgaurd

T18/dana 20 swap very soon
searching for dana 18 to replace the 20...

[bigbry]

porkchop.....

most of us here are built like our rigs, big powerhouses that always need something fixed!! And like our beloved rigs you too shall come out of this bigger, stronger, faster..and a lot more life out of your original "engine"

praying for a swift recovery
bryan spellman

[jezmond]

porkchop,may the hand of GOD touch your heart and heal it's pain. get well soon. thanks for the help in the past,hope to see you in 2002 j.martino and family

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83 WAGONEER LTD 360/ 727/ 4"SKYJACKER 31'S

[Coley]

I'm a clod when it comes to this type of thing, but I wanted to I wish you a speedy and full recovery, Porkchop.




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84 GW
360 727 NP229
Totally stock
"You're obsessed with that thing!"

[PAJEEPER]

Like alot of us I have a hard time with what to say in bad times but I'll try my best. Hang in there Porkchop this will pass and you'll feel good as new. Just like my old J10 has come back from being rolled over stronger than ever you will to http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/smile.gif I wish you a speedy recovery and my prayers are with you.

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Greg

'81 J10
258,727,208
custom bumpers 4" pipe f,square tube r.
Yellow powdercoated wheels.

'77 J20
360 4BBL,400,Q-trac.
Heavy duty steel flatbed.
Currently under construction with new frame.

[okidoc]

Give 'em hell Porkchop. Tell those corpsman what for. I trust you are finding your way to a speedy recovery. Get better soon I'll look forward to reading your tech advice agian.

Keep 'em rolling...

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87 GW spankin' new 360
??everything else.
31x10.50 stock rims and height. NO RUB

[bignblue]

Todd,

See if you can dig up a copy of Leon Uris' book "Battle Cry." It's about the Sixth Marines and the invasion of Guadacanal and it's a great read for Bryant if he's able. It's not all hoorah cr*p, either...pretty good stuff about personal loyalty and courage in the face of danger and all that. The writer was in the Sixth for the invasion, so he's writing from experience...

[River Beast]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by bignblue:
Todd,

See if you can dig up a copy of Leon Uris' book "Battle Cry." It's about the Sixth Marines and the invasion of Guadacanal and it's a great read for Bryant if he's able. It's not all hoorah cr*p, either...pretty good stuff about personal loyalty and courage in the face of danger and all that. The writer was in the Sixth for the invasion, so he's writing from experience...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Joe,

Thanks... I will do that for him...

Take care...



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Todd
78 Wagoneer, "River Beast"
360/TH400/QT
Dana 44's locked w/ 4.89's
39.50x15x15 Super Swamper TSL's
7" SOA in front-7" Rear Shackle Inversion Mods
4" Skyjacker Softride
3" Trailmaster Bodylift
My FSJ site: http://www.geocities.com/~spazz4life (http://www.geocities.com/~spazz4life)
My E-mail: spazz4life@yahoo.com
"If you can't stop...SMILE as you go under!"

'93 3/4 ton 4x4 Suburban...a.k.a. "FSJ Hauler"

[andy d]

hey PC, do what they tellyou and get well and get outta that hospital before ya catch something that will make ya really sick. (just foolin)im lousy in these situations. get well soon. andy d

[porkchop]

Well I don't really know what to say except thank you. I broke out of the hospital this afternoon and the second thing I did, first was give my boys a huge, was to see if I could get any good advice from the best.

It is hard to believe that this happened to me. I am only 29 years old. They said it was brought on by stress (guess I should stop kicking the jeep). One good thing is that they said that if I had not quit smoking when I did 5 months ago this would have been alot worse. I have learned alot from this I hope some one else will too.

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'67/'79 Wagoneer mix
"Old Timer"
Body of a 33 year old
Heart and legs of a 21 year old.
Spirit of a 1 year old.
360,TH400,QT,D44's F&R
SOA 32X11.50's

"I regret that I have but only one paycheck to give to my Jeep."

[AcelaTech]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by porkchop:
Well I don't really know what to say except thank you. I broke out of the hospital this afternoon and the second thing I did, first was give my boys a huge, was to see if I could get any good advice from the best.

It is hard to believe that this happened to me. I am only 29 years old. They said it was brought on by stress (guess I should stop kicking the jeep). One good thing is that they said that if I had not quit smoking when I did 5 months ago this would have been alot worse. I have learned alot from this I hope some one else will too.

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Glad to see that you are doing ok PC! I knew those NAVY Docs would take good care of ya! Like the ole saying goes " The Marines already have a few good men, NAVY corpmen" ! http://smilecwm.tripod.com/cwm/heart-on.gif

Seriously, take care of yourself and give the boys and wifey another hug!


ps. looks like ya gonna have to change that signature now!!!!! http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/smile.gif




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DON

1988 GW mostly stock, &lt;---Wifey's truck (won't let me "fix it up")

1971 J-4000,Rhino Grille
360 CID 8.5/1 ratio 2v, 245 HP, 365 ft/lb
T-18A, Dana 20, PTO, DANA 44 Full (Front)
DANA 44 Semi (Rear)
7' Meyers Plow
Soon to be torn down for frame-off!

[Wagthe78]

I'm new to the group, but I found everyone friendly from the get-go. FSJ's have to stick together!

Don't worry. My uncle had a heart attack when he was in his very early thirties, and he lived until the age of 79, and he actually died of lung cancer in the end (he was a smoker.) They didn't even have any high-tech drugs back then.

Think of this as a minor setback, like when an FSJ wears out a waterpump http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/smile.gif You'll get yourself back in shape in no time.

[reddog]

Hey Bryant,

Glad to see that your up and around. You and your family will be in my prayers. Seeing the first thing you did after you "escaped" I can tell ya know what really matters. Take care of yourself - your Jeep needs you!! (KIDDING! http://www.ifsja.org/ubb/smile.gif )

Kerry

[bignblue]

"Porkchop's baaaack and there's gonna be trooouble....hey laaaa, hey la Porkchop's back!" Way to go, Bryant. I know you got a scare but you can only go up from here. God's little wakeup call to remind you he's there, I guess. I'm glad you're out--just remember to take it easy for the next couple of months and you'll be out cussing at your Jeep with the rest of us in no time. You know how to find me if you need *anything.*

[mark]

hey porkchop
glad to hear things are going better.my computer has been down or i would have replied sooner.im sure all will go well.we could all use a little less stress.

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mark
79 cherokee chief
11 in lift 42 in swampers
(ABOVE THE LAW)

[GRAT]

Bryant,

I had the privelege of meeting you and your family when I drove down from San Diego a few months ago. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I an glad to hear that you are going to get better.

When you are better, sit back for a while and smell the roses if you know what I mean.


God Bless


Gary aka GRAT



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79 Chero WT/ TH400 /QT /360 /3" Dynomax / K&N

[irbob]

Porkchop,
So glad to here that your doing better. And here I was out hunting all weekend and all this is going on. I dedicate the mud on my wagon to you oh honorible one. Did River Beast walk your wagon while you were ill. Hope he did a good job. Friends'n Jeeps. Have a good one and keep the faith.

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My FSJeep Site (http://fsjeep.tripod.com/fsjeep/) IFSJA Window Sticker (http://www.angelfire.com/az/irbob/sticker.html)
83 Brougham"Mystery Machine", 360, 999 Auto, NP229, F/Dana 44F, R/AMC 8 7/8", 31X10.5 Pathfinder's, Rancho 9000's, 2" blocks, Custom Turbo II 2.5" single exaust, 3" Performance Products Bodylift. "Have you been off road lately?"

[MonsterMash]

I'm happy to hear that you are recuperating at home around those who love you and around your own stuff. It's much more pleasant than a sterile hospital room. Nothing like a trip to the hospital to make you appreciate the important things like your wife & kids.

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" I'm not going to make policy based on guilt."
--Gov. George "Dubya" Bush

"The internal combustion engine is the single greatest threat to life on this planet."
--Vice Pres. Al Gore
(I guess he walks to work?)

'84GW360--"Spinner"
'84 Ford truck ignition
Electric fuel pump
9.50x30x15 Dirt-Diggers
No emmissions crap
Otherwise stock
(soon to be 4v)

[Millerluck]

I'm kinda new here.


Glad to hear you're gana be ok.

I wish you and your family well.


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88GW "Mississippi"
Black,
360,727,NP229
D44F/R,3.31gears,
Tracklock F/R,
Superwinch hubs,
4" Skyjacker springs all
the way round,
31x10.5x15 BFG AT's.
New TEAMRUSH UPGRADE
With MSD wires and BLASTER TFI coil

[Teach]

Hang tough, boyo. Nothing like breakage to encourage beefing your parts up! Glad to hear that your family was there for you... Makes you glad that they can help you!

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Teach
'76 Wagoneer
360,Q-T,Edlebrock Intake/carb, D44's, 3.07, really big after market gas tank!
"If it ain't one thing, it's another...."

[Veepster]

That PC is one tough critter....!!

We are camping in the desert and I come back from a ride in the FSJ and who do I find sitting in camp? Porkchop! moving a little slow, but he just couldn't miss out on a little fun in the desert...it was good to see you PC.

God Bless



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Peace.............BartG

the Green Flash!
78 Cherokee
360 2v, TH400 QT with low
4" skyjacker Rancho 9000's
33x12.50 BFG KO's 8" American Racing Baja Rims
Thorley headers, 3" exhaust, Dyno Max
Infiniti power leather seats
50%LuxuryCar,50%Tractor

[Narnian]

Boy I'm catching this one late!

It's good to hear you're doing better PorkChop. I generally enjoy your posts. BTW, there is no age to young for a heart attack. You are about the 5th person I've heard of under 30 to have one. A friend of mine drove himself to the hospital last year to find out he needed a 5 bypass thingamabobby that instant.

Stick with the doc's orders and keep us posted! We're all rootin for ya.

[justin cace]

i tip my drink to you and your health sir
live a good and long life
like a fsj




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rectum hell!! dam near killed him !!!

[stuart]

Speedy recovery to you porkchop, and it sounds like it will be.

Stuart

[QDM]

Hang in there porkchop. I am relatively new to the list but have heard nothing but great things about you. Hope you have a speedy recovery!

John

[Rob]

Here's another newcomer in this forum. I enjoyed reading some of your old post and the post from the last weeks since you're out of the hospital. I think you're a great guy. I hope you can forget the bad thing and not worry too much about it. I wish you all the best and full recovery.

Rob

[angry joe]

Hello Mr. Chop,
Being a newborn here to the fsj family, Iam inclined to say a few words....I here that a month ago you had a falling out. Being that heart attacks are unpredictable, Iam happy to here that you have been spared. I was moved by all the replies and thought I would wish you all the best as well. Now that you have been give an overhaul at life, go out and give 'em hell!!
-angry joe