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January 20, 2008 at
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This message was edited on
January 20, 2008 at
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Sunday, January 20, 2008 6:14 AM CST
Thank you
To all Friends, Relatives and co-workers of Craig, Marie and Tyler Thomas.
REJOICE!!!
After a two-year wait, Craig underwent a successful eight-hour surgery for his double lung transplant at Loyola University Hospital in Chicago. He is in critical but stable condition in the CV and THORASIC ICU. Following a four-week hospital stay he will move nearby for a three-month stay for outpatient services.
Our deepest heartfelt thanks for all your concerns and prayers from his extended family.
He can have no flowers, balloons, etc., but cards are very welcome including gift cards to help with expenses. His address is:
Craig L. Thomas
CV and THORASIC UNIT
Loyola University Chicago
2160 S. First Ave.,
Maywood, Illinois 60153
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Above is a c/p from our local paper this morning ,here in Waterloo, Ia.
Craig has been a weekly regular fan at Knoxville for the past several years and has become fondly known in the pits as "Mr. Oxygen Tank Man".
He was suffering from Rhumatoid Arthritis that had settled in his lungs, and had been awaiting a lung transplant. He rarely missed a race, and loved the Nationals so much, he would drive to the the track at 8am to get a good parking spot, and then hang out all day untill the races were over, because walking had become more and more difficult, and his oxygen tanks got bigger and bigger.
About 2 weeks ago, he got his "call"!
My wife had just been on the phone with him, he was trying to figure out how he could watch the Chili Bowl. 20min. later, he was in a plane headed for Chicago!
For the first couple days he was doing GREAT, since then some complications arose and he could really use some support.
We are in contact with Marie (wife) and Tyler (son) and when we know more we can keep everyone informed.
Also, I know Wayne Johnson has been very supportive as well, Craig is probably his biggest fan. I know they appreciate it.
Craig would LOVE to hear from anyone, especially racers, so if you can, take a couple minutes and send him a card.
Thanks.
www.freewebs.com/teamwmotorsports
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January 20, 2008 at
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Sending Best Wishes for a speedy recovery from California. May god be with him and his family.
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January 20, 2008 at
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Hope all goes well, buddy.
Savage
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January 20, 2008 at
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We send prayers and wishes from central california, we hope to hear news of recovery and some day see him back at the track...
get balls and run the top!!!
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January 20, 2008 at
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so glad they found him a pair of lungs in time!!! The Man upstairs must have been listening. Hope Craig comes thru this with flying colors. Is Tyler staying with you folks while his dad is in the hospital, Team W? Get well soon, Craig
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January 20, 2008 at
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This message was edited on
January 20, 2008 at
07:18:39 PM by Team "W" Motorsports
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Posted By: ethel on January 20 2008 at 05:39:58 PM
so glad they found him a pair of lungs in time!!! The Man upstairs must have been listening. Hope Craig comes thru this with flying colors. Is Tyler staying with you folks while his dad is in the hospital, Team W? Get well soon, Craig
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Hi Ethel, Tyler just returned from Chicago a couple days ago so he could get back to school, right now he has family staying with him, down the road, he's always welcome here.
Any news from CLM??
Also, thanks to all that have posted well wishes here, but the truth is, I have no idea when Craig or his family will be able to see this MB.
Please, if you can, send him a card.
Thanks again.
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January 20, 2008 at
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no news yet. I think I still have your cell phone#. I'll give you a call as soon as there is some good news. Until then, just sitting here twiddling my thumbs.........lol
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February 02, 2008 at
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Any updates on Craig's condition?
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February 04, 2008 at
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Not alot of change as of this past weekend. He's showing some signs of improvment, but still has a ways to go.
He could use all the prayer's and thought's he can get. Thanks for asking.
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February 05, 2008 at
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Reply to:
Posted By: Team "W" Motorsports on January 20 2008 at 10:37:31 AM
Sunday, January 20, 2008 6:14 AM CST
Thank you
To all Friends, Relatives and co-workers of Craig, Marie and Tyler Thomas.
REJOICE!!!
After a two-year wait, Craig underwent a successful eight-hour surgery for his double lung transplant at Loyola University Hospital in Chicago. He is in critical but stable condition in the CV and THORASIC ICU. Following a four-week hospital stay he will move nearby for a three-month stay for outpatient services.
Our deepest heartfelt thanks for all your concerns and prayers from his extended family.
He can have no flowers, balloons, etc., but cards are very welcome including gift cards to help with expenses. His address is:
Craig L. Thomas
CV and THORASIC UNIT
Loyola University Chicago
2160 S. First Ave.,
Maywood, Illinois 60153
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Above is a c/p from our local paper this morning ,here in Waterloo, Ia.
Craig has been a weekly regular fan at Knoxville for the past several years and has become fondly known in the pits as "Mr. Oxygen Tank Man".
He was suffering from Rhumatoid Arthritis that had settled in his lungs, and had been awaiting a lung transplant. He rarely missed a race, and loved the Nationals so much, he would drive to the the track at 8am to get a good parking spot, and then hang out all day untill the races were over, because walking had become more and more difficult, and his oxygen tanks got bigger and bigger.
About 2 weeks ago, he got his "call"!
My wife had just been on the phone with him, he was trying to figure out how he could watch the Chili Bowl. 20min. later, he was in a plane headed for Chicago!
For the first couple days he was doing GREAT, since then some complications arose and he could really use some support.
We are in contact with Marie (wife) and Tyler (son) and when we know more we can keep everyone informed.
Also, I know Wayne Johnson has been very supportive as well, Craig is probably his biggest fan. I know they appreciate it.
Craig would LOVE to hear from anyone, especially racers, so if you can, take a couple minutes and send him a card.
Thanks.
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hello marie, could you please e-mail me @jpsworks@aol.com,i tried to e-mail you at the address shown on the post, but apparently did`nt get thru,by the way, my name is john, thanks
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February 05, 2008 at
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That's jpsworks@aol.com just in case there was any confusion.
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February 06, 2008 at
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Had an update from Craig's wife today and thankfully things are looking better.
He's still listed as "critical but stable", but the Dr's are going to start trying to remove his ventulator a little at a time.
Marie said they have received a few cards from the race crowd, and they are truly appreciated. Thanks to those who have sent them.
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February 22, 2008 at
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Latest Update:
Craig seems to be doing much better!! Sitting up in a chair, watching NASCAR!! That's GREAT news!!
May be moving him to re-hab soon!
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February 23, 2008 at
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Hope to see you in the pits again soon!!!
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March 11, 2008 at
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Sad news.......We lost Craig today.
Over the past several weeks there had been glimmers of hope, which were nearly always followed by a re-lapse of some type.
In the end, it was just too much for his body to handle.
Craig was a fighter, and did so throughout this entire ordeal.
He left behind a wife and son that need alot of prayers and sttrength right now.
Racing, and especially Sprint car racing, has lost a devoted fan.
Our most heartfelt condolences go out to Marie and Tyler.
Craig......see'ya at the races buddy.
www.freewebs.com/teamwmotorsports
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March 11, 2008 at
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Reply to:
Posted By: Team "W" Motorsports on March 11 2008 at 02:24:06 PM
Sad news.......We lost Craig today.
Over the past several weeks there had been glimmers of hope, which were nearly always followed by a re-lapse of some type.
In the end, it was just too much for his body to handle.
Craig was a fighter, and did so throughout this entire ordeal.
He left behind a wife and son that need alot of prayers and sttrength right now.
Racing, and especially Sprint car racing, has lost a devoted fan.
Our most heartfelt condolences go out to Marie and Tyler.
Craig......see'ya at the races buddy.
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damn! Godspeed Craig. Condolences to Marie and Tyler, we will miss him in the pits!
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March 11, 2008 at
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My sincerest condolences to Marie, Tyler, family, and friends. RIP Craig
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March 11, 2008 at
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Wayne and I are deeply saddened by this news! We were so hopeful that we'd see him at Knoxville this season. He was not only a fan of Wayne's but a good friend and we'll both miss him very much! Marie and Tyler, we're thinking of you and if you need anything, please let us know.
Wayne and Erin Johnson
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March 11, 2008 at
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We'll miss you, Craig. Sad news.
Savage
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March 12, 2008 at
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So sorry to hear this. God Bless.
MB
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