Mutiny injured.

[C J Gagner]

Lots of prayers for you Tom and your Family!

[Eric Carson]

Hoping for a fast and healthy recovery.

[barry]

Tom
Lots of Love and Positive vibes are flowing to you and your family from all of us up here on the central coast

[stemple]

Positive vibes and energy. Get well soon Tom!

Syd

[Willy Kelly]

Tom,

Sending out super positive healing vibes from Humboldt from your kneelo bros, Willy and Wesley. Get well soon. See you in the water.

[Mike Fernandez]

Just saw Tom. He is doing well. It was a relief to see him bobbing his head, and moving around while talking. He is in and out of sleep this morning, but is in good spirits, and joking around as usual.
The doctor did some reconstruction of his spine, and Tom has a permanent plate with screws in his neck to add to the precious metal already in his body. It's really going to be good watching him go through airports now.
They say Tom will surf again.
He is in ICU today, then a couple more days out of ICU, then home if all goes well.
Tom says he feels like he got hit by a bus, but is just glad to be alive.
He said one of the things he thought of in the water was Kenny's experience last year.

[Moderator]

Very glad to hear Tom is okay, and the prognosis is good

There's been too much of this lately in this community... Scary

[WayneK]

Apparently, Tom had a cervical fracture (broken neck) in addition to multiple herniated discs. They used ceramic disc spacers and a bone graft from his hip then stablized the fracture with a bone palte. His prognosis is "good" for a full recovery. Time will tell.

Like MF said his spirit and sense of humor are good. It warmed my soul knowing our friend is going to be OK. He was pretty doped up on narcotics and have to admit I was tempted to tie his beard into a knot.

[JohnS]

Tom,
Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery,
John Sieraski

[eqKneelo]

Thank God he is OK and will make full recovery. We're all getting older... injuries like this can be life altering.

Stoked it's just another bump in the road (Although a BIG bump indeed.) and we'll see him in the water again.




So... is it about time we gave him a new nickname? I mean, Come on! He's indestructible.

[mmanners]

Tom,

Prayers to you and yours during this time. Saving yo a set at the cove.

After reading the report of the incident and in response to Ed Quinn's request for a new nick name I submit . "LIP BISKIT"

M2

[cake]

I am very glad to hear Tom is on the mend and in good spirits. Thanks to everyone who helped him on the beach, and to all that are keeping us up to date on his progress. Steve

[Jeff Wallis]

Good news and we will keep the positive smoke and thoughts flowing that way!

Hope his progress on the road to recovery will be smooth and fast!


Jeff

[KEL]

i cant see s*&^ because tears rolling down my face...............backer is my hero and a mentor.........I love his work.....dude get better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!KEL

[Joe Taylor]

What a shocker! Just got home from a great trip to Nica, when the phone rings...and it's Razor with the news of Tommy.
Tonight, we had the chance to see him, and he looks great! He's laughing and joking around.
Mike F and his sister were in the room. It's hopeful he will get moved to general population either late tonight or tomorrow.
He is truly blessed to be alive, thanks to quick response from Ed Dimick and Longboard Larry. Thanks you guys for helping out a great friend.

Tommy, do what the doctor says and you will be back in the line up in no time... just ask Amanda! You guys have matching scars. How cool.
Sending healing thoughts to you and the surf gods.

PS - can't wait to see the hand planes you and MF are shaping and glassing. Sounds fun!
JT and Singe/Amanda