Superman: Christopher Reeves passes away - Page 2

amberstar · October 11th, 2004, 12:13 PM

Sounds Perfect to me Dawg!

julix · October 11th, 2004, 01:12 PM

I think so too!

Dawg · October 11th, 2004, 01:46 PM

I was perusing at lunch and found this interesting article:

http://www.comcast.net/News/HEALTHWE...ab9ccd52c.html

Very interesting reading under the circumstances.

I am
Dawg

BST · October 11th, 2004, 01:53 PM

Muffit · October 11th, 2004, 02:17 PM

I am in total, stunned, disbelief. A piece of hope in my own life passes with him.

May you soar as the highest angel, Mr. Reeve...

Captain Bran · October 11th, 2004, 03:32 PM

He will always be Superman to me. He will be truly missed.

braxiss · October 11th, 2004, 03:46 PM

goodbye, farewell, and god speed

Rowan · October 11th, 2004, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dawg

I was perusing at lunch and found this interesting article:

http://www.comcast.net/News/HEALTHWE...ab9ccd52c.html

Very interesting reading under the circumstances.

I am
Dawg

Except that pressure sores should be prevented in the first place!! There are special beds now that constantly move so that the patient is not spending anymore than 20 minutes on any one area. Also the skin should be checked daily for any red areas that is the first sign of the development of a pressure sore, as soon as it's detected that area should be kept from experiencing any pressure (through various means) until the redness goes away. There are many things that can be done well in advance of a pressure sore developing it's all in the preventative care!!! Someone was not checking him properly and not treating the area properly BEFORE if became an actual wound! You would think that with all that money you could get proper care! You have to be vigilant and committed to excellence day after day it only takes one lazy day for it all to go down hill!

http://www.spinalcord.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=21486

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Conclusion

95% of all pressure sores are preventable. The key to preventing a pressure sore is maintaining healthy skin. For individuals with spinal cord injury, prevention of pressure sores is an ongoing, lifelong process.

amberstar · October 11th, 2004, 05:03 PM

20/20 ABC is showing a special on Reeves tonight at 8:00pm.

thomas7g · October 11th, 2004, 06:48 PM

I just wanted to add how we should give credit to his wife. Alot of lesser women wouldn't have been able to handle this. She stuck in, for better or for worse. And if not for her, he couldn't have been able to get sofar.

She is also an incredible person. WHo is going through remorse.

amberstar · October 11th, 2004, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by thomas7g

I just wanted to add how we should give credit to his wife. Alot of lesser women wouldn't have been able to handle this. She stuck in, for better or for worse. And if not for her, he couldn't have been able to get sofar.

She is also an incredible person. WHo is going through remorse.

So true Thomas......my prayers are with her and all of his family.

repcisg · October 11th, 2004, 07:02 PM

We have lost a true hero, a man of great courage.

julix · October 11th, 2004, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomas7g

I just wanted to add how we should give credit to his wife. Alot of lesser women wouldn't have been able to handle this. She stuck in, for better or for worse. And if not for her, he couldn't have been able to get sofar.

She is also an incredible person. WHo is going through remorse.

I agree Tom
She is an incredible woman...prayers to all his family and all of us who have felt the loss so deeply.

thomas7g · October 11th, 2004, 07:32 PM

I just created this little icon. Feel free to use it.

[icon]mourningsuperman[/icon]

braxiss · October 11th, 2004, 07:41 PM

great work tom

Rowan · October 11th, 2004, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomas7g

I just wanted to add how we should give credit to his wife. Alot of lesser women wouldn't have been able to handle this. She stuck in, for better or for worse. And if not for her, he couldn't have been able to get sofar.

She is also an incredible person. WHo is going through remorse.

She is an amazing woman I fell in love with her !!! but why is she going through remorse did you read something?

Dawg · October 11th, 2004, 07:59 PM

Remorse as in mourning, Rowan.

Yes, a remarkable woman who stood by her husband's side through the worst that could happen.

A very sad day.

I am
Dawg

warhammerdriver · October 11th, 2004, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CommanderTaggart

Nothing I can add to what has already been said here. I share the shock and anguish of all fans of Christopher and Superman. If there is comfort to be had, it is that Chris is now free from all earthly pain and suffering, and can now walk into the welcoming arms and love of the Lord.

I'm just gonna have to borrow CT's words. He pretty much sums it up.

I didn't even know he was ill.

bsg1fan1975 · October 12th, 2004, 03:19 AM

Christopher, may you rest in eternal peace and look down at this world knowing you will be missed. You gave hope and inspiration to many.

julix · October 12th, 2004, 05:30 AM

I think what is the most heart-wrenching part of loosing Christopher, besides the obvious. Is that I held out hope that we would see him walk again.....And now that he is gone a part of that hope feels like it is gone. I know there are many things in life to be hopeful about, although the world I am living in today compared to my childhood is harder to maintain that level of hope(outside of God)So having Christopher gone is even harder to take for me because of that specific loss. The research he was so passionatley fighting for (is controversial-I know) now has lost a wonderful spokesperson with clout. I am worried about how that fight will go because the research could tremendously help my son. I was at special olympics last night with my Chris and looked at all the kids who could themselves benefit from the research and felt a little concerned about that aspect of the Christopher Reeves loss(now that the initial shock is waning some). I don't have all the answers about the resarch and I know some people are against it but put yourself in his place or my son's and I think a lot of you would try to do whatever you could to help a loved one who is struggeling.

Ethan · October 12th, 2004, 10:34 PM

I have a dear friend who has a C-4 Back injury. Christopher Reeves was an inspiration to both of us.

He will be missed.

Ethan

The 14th Colony · October 13th, 2004, 11:40 AM

God, this is so sad. He was and is a hero to me. It's hard to believe he came so far after his accident, only to die from something so simple.

PlaidSquadron · October 15th, 2004, 01:36 PM

This is sad, but rather then focus on that....

It was Chris Reeve's as Clark Kent/Superman that showed me the goofy disguise of glasses really could work. His performance as stumbly Kent versus his confidence as Superman was amazing. He was a fantastic actor.

Death Trap (as noted earlier) is very funny, and if you ever get a chance to see Noises Off..., both Reeves and John Ritter are hillarious

cobrastrikelead · October 18th, 2004, 07:35 AM

gmd3d · October 21st, 2004, 05:02 AM

I was so saddend to hear of Christopher Reeve passing , He is a fine man, full of inner strenght who gave the Superman charactor deeper meaning. As Superman , Chris Reeve allowed us too dream that we could fly . To me he gave Superman heart and a wonderful personality . he will be missed.

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