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Aggie in accident in Lake Charles | Help would be amazing, if you feel inclined to donate
Posted on 9/22/20 at 1:01 pm
Posted on 9/22/20 at 1:01 pm
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Howdy Ags! This past weekend one of our own was in a horrific accident while volunteering in Lake Charles for the hurricane relief efforts. Brandon ‘16, was on top of a church and hit a live wire which flung him off of the two-story building and onto the concrete below. He is in critical condition and undergoing numerous procedures for his many injuries in Houston. Brandon served our country as a marine before attending Texas A&M to obtain his bachelors in agricultural economics. He has a servants heart, loves Aggie football and will be sure to flash his big smile every time you’re around him. He has a passion for entrepreneurship and is one of Dr. Ed Risters “survivors”. His friends and family have put together a GoFundMe and if you feel so inclined to donate, please do so as he has a long, tough road ahead. Please keep him in your prayers and send positivity his way! Thanks and Gig’em!
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Posted on 9/22/20 at 1:06 pm to EKG
Damn that's sad. I pray he recovers.
Posted on 9/22/20 at 1:15 pm to EKG
I used to do roofing during the summers when I was in High School and am very thankful I never got hurt. Very dangerous up on a roof and most people don't even realize it.
This post was edited on 9/22/20 at 1:16 pm
Posted on 9/22/20 at 1:16 pm to EKG
We can do it 
Posted on 9/22/20 at 1:19 pm to EKG
That's heartbreaking. Thoughts and prayers to him and his family. Hoping he has a swift and complete recovery.
Posted on 9/22/20 at 1:27 pm to EKG
Prayers sent to Aggieland
Posted on 9/22/20 at 1:31 pm to EKG
Will donate later to his cause. I'm not an Aggy, but a fellow Marine and wish my brother the best in this painful time.
Posted on 9/22/20 at 1:45 pm to EKG
Done. Hope the young man has a speedy,full recovery.
Posted on 9/22/20 at 2:25 pm to EKG
That's terrible. I've seen several of these injuries in what I do, and they are extremely bad. It's a long road to recovery.
Posted on 9/22/20 at 2:29 pm to EKG
Is there any way to follow his progress?
Posted on 9/22/20 at 2:33 pm to EKG
I hate to hear this. I will be praying for him. Very sad as he was volunteering, to help other people, now he needs help. People in Lake Charles are really hurting. Why isn't the media reporting it?
Posted on 9/22/20 at 2:38 pm to EKG
That’s awful, prayers for full recovery. Sounds like a great guy the world can’t afford to lose.
Posted on 9/22/20 at 2:39 pm to EKG
Hope he recovers quickly and fully.
Posted on 9/22/20 at 2:40 pm to wahoocs
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Is there any way to follow his progress?
Thank you for asking, wahoocs.
The organizer of the GoFundMe account, as well as Brandon’s family, has provided daily updates; however, the accident just occurred, so updates are limited thus far.
This post was edited on 9/22/20 at 2:49 pm
Posted on 9/22/20 at 3:56 pm to EKG
RAing for a sticky
Posted on 9/22/20 at 4:15 pm to Murph4HOF
That’s not necessary; but what a lovely thought, Murph4HOF.
I don’t even know that this is the correct board for my thread—but there isn’t a prayer request forum here, and I was hoping to reach as many folks as I could.
I want y’all to know that Hurricane Harvey was hell on Earth for many Texans, and our neighbors to the east stepped up and helped in ways that were compassionate, brave, and kind.
When the opportunity arises, we’re here to do the same in return.
Brandon and his family need prayers right now—probably more so than monetary donations.
So if any of y’all could take a few seconds to talk with God on his behalf, I know he’d be unspeakably grateful.
Thank y’all.
I don’t even know that this is the correct board for my thread—but there isn’t a prayer request forum here, and I was hoping to reach as many folks as I could.
I want y’all to know that Hurricane Harvey was hell on Earth for many Texans, and our neighbors to the east stepped up and helped in ways that were compassionate, brave, and kind.
When the opportunity arises, we’re here to do the same in return.
Brandon and his family need prayers right now—probably more so than monetary donations.
So if any of y’all could take a few seconds to talk with God on his behalf, I know he’d be unspeakably grateful.
Thank y’all.
Posted on 9/22/20 at 4:39 pm to EKG
I donated.
Posted on 9/22/20 at 5:29 pm to 1BIGTigerFan
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I used to do roofing during the summers when I was in High School and am very thankful I never got hurt. Very dangerous up on a roof and most people don't even realize it.
It is scary work when you get right down to it. I think we all prefer work where, if you take one wrong step, it just means that you need to redo something. Not that you plunge 10 stories to your death.
Posted on 9/22/20 at 10:24 pm to EKG
Nah, for all the shite we talk to each other about a bunch of kids playing a game, this kid was doing real shite that matters and it deserves a sticky.
Posted on 9/22/20 at 10:53 pm to Murph4HOF
Thanks, Murph 
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Update from this evening, btw. Sounds like it’s as positive as could be expected:
Injuries to manage:
- Multiple fractures of pelvis, skull, back, ankle and bleeding in the brain
- Plastic surgery for wound on head, caused by contact with high voltage wire
- Clean out dead tissue around skull. Skin section from left side of head to create flap to lay over bone
- Skin graft on area around flap (not permanent fix; will require more surgery in ~6 months)
- Perform tracheotomy, so breathing tube can be removed
- Surgery next week on ankle to insert stabilization plates
- Holes in diaphragm, lungs—caused internal bleeding—required surgery; continue monitoring
- Five broken ribs (two w/ multiple breaks). Required plating
. Update from this evening, btw. Sounds like it’s as positive as could be expected:
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TODAY
by Danielle Scaife, Organizer
Good evening! Surgery was completed around 4 p.m. today and the Dr. was very pleased with the results. He now has a head bandage completely around the head and ears. Kind of looks like a football helmet or a Russian winter hat! The Neurosurgeon stopped by, lowered the sedation and we tried to wake Brandon up. At one point, he began to move and when the Dr. asked him to give us a thumbs up, he raised his thumb on his left hand! Praise the Lord! Progress! I was informed that they will do the trach on Brandon on Friday. This will allow them to slowly bring him off sedation so they can determine how well he responds to commands and how well he breathes with the trach. They will put in a feeding tube as well. Good news also concerning the pelvis. Even though fractured, they will not have to operate. It will heal on its own! Another praise!
His response was very encouraging even if it was a little thumbs up! I was waiting for the Aggie Whoop but that didn't happen - yet! Thanks again for all the prayers! Brandon is being prayed for by people all over our country, in Japan and Australia! God is good! Remember, stop and give God thanks in all things! Be blessed!
Injuries to manage:
- Multiple fractures of pelvis, skull, back, ankle and bleeding in the brain
- Plastic surgery for wound on head, caused by contact with high voltage wire
- Clean out dead tissue around skull. Skin section from left side of head to create flap to lay over bone
- Skin graft on area around flap (not permanent fix; will require more surgery in ~6 months)
- Perform tracheotomy, so breathing tube can be removed
- Surgery next week on ankle to insert stabilization plates
- Holes in diaphragm, lungs—caused internal bleeding—required surgery; continue monitoring
- Five broken ribs (two w/ multiple breaks). Required plating
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