Just headin to the office – but caught This Piece on the Globe and Mail. An excellent piece overall. In fact – the Globe was denied an interview because they wanted the family to ‘get back to them’ when it was convenient for the paper’s reporter… (needless to say – their request hit the bin.) [...]
I don’t like hourly blogs – they only happen when bad things are going on. I just got a link to Will Salikin’s blog… Son – you’ve got too much in your head that matters to people – keep strong…. people need you… we’re all pullin for ya… (Link to Sal’s Blog) Now available – [...]
According to CBC / CTV news Pauls condition has been upgraded to Serious – but stable. Not bad considering the circumstances. I’ve just talked to the crew at his place – and he is now in Germany – safe, sound, awake – and probably wants a beer… He’s got some recovery to do – but [...]
CBC news is now reporting the condition of the 2 soldiers apparently attended to by Paul during the incident. The headline reads “Medic emerges as heroic figure in Afghan convoy tragedy” – and while it may seem heroic – it’s not. It’s Paul. Doing his job – no more or less… As a Soldier – [...]
Paul and the others are now enroute to Germany – expected to land at 1400hrs MST. It’s a fairly long trip, and no doubt not much fun in a military transport. Audra was on more media early this morning – and while I applaud her strength – I know how much she is hurting. Good [...]
Still no news – though Paul should be landing at Ramstein sometime in the next few hours – if he isn’t wheels down already. This Edmonton Journal Article does a pretty good job of talking about our experience yesterday – waiting for news, though again – no news is good news. Will be heading over [...]
No news is good new I suppose… We just caught the CTV and Global news stories on Paul and the Guys after getting home. It all starts again at 3:30 am – as Paul should be wheels down at Ramstein and enroute to the Landstuhl medical centre by 4:15 am Edmonton time. Darren – good [...]
Just got off the phone with Audra. She had just gotten off the phone with the Prime Minister, Paul Martin – who called to express his respect, and best wishes. Good on ya Mr. Martin… Good on ya. See the CBC video shot earlier this afternoon here www.cbc.ca/clips/… My wife did a good job of [...]
We’ve been around the Franklins most of the day now… Lots of media, friends and family about. It’s a tough time for everyone – of course Paul is such a smartass he’s got his sense of humour about him. We’be had little more information – but he’ll be arriving in Rammstein late tonight (0400 LOCAL [...]
Just got word that my buddy Paul was seriously injured in a Suicide bombing (Jihad Jeep) in Kandahar. We’re heading to his wife’s place now… I have no real right to be but I’m pretty pissed off… The guy was comin home in 3 weeks… Now – while he get’s to do it early -and- [...]