Great News Folks!
Jon Hammar, Marine jailed in Mexico, to be released from prison today
According to Fox News, Joh Hammar's father received a phone call last night indicating his son, a Marine jailed in August for attempting to take an antique gun through Mexico on his way to Costa Rica to go hunting, was to be released and taken to the border this afternoon.
If this actually happens, it will be a blessing. Jon Hammar , 27, joined the Marines and deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq before receiving an honorable discharge in 2007, and serving another four years in inactive reserve. He deserved better than what our country has done for him (seemingly nothing). His parents hired a Mexican lawyer who could not get anything done for 4 months and finally resorted to Fox News and Bill O'Rielly to bring this event to National attention, which I believe is the true cause for his release.
Yeaaa! Thanks for the update. I've been following the story and was watching when Bill O. told the mex govt they better release or else. Go Bill!!
Oh maaan! That was great ---- And I needed that. Thanks!! *still chuckling*
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Okay - Here's the Bluesman update. Sorry I've been remiss, but everything was kinda still up in the air.
Thursday, Blues had his surgery (double bypass). Looks like it all went well with one hitch. When they restarted his heart, his rhythm was "off". Dunno if that's supposed to just kick in to a regular rhythm or not, but they need to keep an eye on it.
This morning, he had a transient ischemic attack. That's a mini-stroke. It temporarily slurred Blues' speech and numbed the right side of his body. The doctor said those symptoms lasted about 20 minutes and now have passed. He seems to be normal now. They will need to maintain very close observation and take precautions to avoid further problems. It is not rare to experience a TIA after heart surgery, but they do not want Blues to suffer a stroke.
Frankly folks, I'm freaking out a bit because I can't be there with him. Please continue to send your positive thoughts and prayers his way.
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Thanks for the update on Blues. Been lurking and praying for him.
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