I feel for you, Bob, and especially for your son. I am hoping for him to return to airborne duty next year.
Maris Bob Blakely wrote: > After a first surgery to clean and inspect the damage did to my son's > feet, my son and his doctors have agreed to remove what is left of > his left foot. He will have a synthetic heal built into his right > foot. He's scared, but this will give him his best chances of > returning to airborne duty and the life he loves. Rehabilitation will > take about a year. Surgery for his amputation is scheduled for > Tuesday. I'll be there with him.