don and pat garlits - Page 3

Chris DeGidio · 02-23-2012, 11:00 PM

Prayers to the Garlits',get well and home soon

Mack Reeves · 02-24-2012, 06:39 AM

My thoughts and prayers are with you both......

danny waters sr · 02-24-2012, 07:53 AM

Prayers sent from the Waters family

67 Post GS · 02-24-2012, 08:13 AM

They are both in our thoughts and prayers.

Kenny Wigington · 02-24-2012, 09:18 AM

Prayers for Don and Pat both ! They were both extremely friendly to us at the museum, every time. Good folks !

wayne sipos · 02-24-2012, 10:11 AM

hate to hear this......a speedy recovery to both

JIM MEREDITH · 02-24-2012, 12:24 PM

being 67 years old, I grew up with Don Garlits, Gods speed with Don and Pat.

Kevin Lang · 02-25-2012, 10:39 AM

God bless you both and get well soon !!

Jim Wahl · 02-25-2012, 08:15 PM

From NHRA's Bob Frey via DRC:

As many of you know by now, "Big Daddy" Don Garlits recently had some medical problems. The exact medical term for what he had was a T.I.A, or Transient Ischemic Attack, sometimes referred to as a "mild stroke." Unlike a major stroke, T.I.A's often resolve themselves and don't result in any long term problems.

Don was at home having a cup of coffee when a friend, who had stopped by to clean out Tom Lemons' old apartment, noticed that Don seemed a little sluggish. When Don began speaking they noticed that he seemed to be a bit confused (one of the signs of a T.I.A.), and when they asked him several questions, including how old he was, which he was not able to answer, they determined that something was wrong and immediately took him to the hospital. Once there he was diagnosed with the T.I.A. and was also informed that he had extremely high blood pressure. After almost two days in the hospital he was released and he is now back home and doing well.

I spoke with Don today and he sounds perfectly normal. He was responding to all of my questions and remembered almost everything about the incident. "One moment I was having a cup of coffee and the next thing I know I was in the hospital," he said. But he did recall almost everything about his stay in the hospital and the discussions he had with the medical team. "I feel good now," he told me. "I never liked taking medicine but I have to take these blood pressure pills. Other than that I'm ok."

Having just celebrated his 80th birthday, and now getting ready for the annual Hall of Fame inductions in two weeks, this is a very busy time for Don. After talking with him for a while he assured me that he is up to the task and will be at the induction ceremonies.

Ed Fernandez · 02-26-2012, 12:46 AM

It's good to hear this news.The disturbing news was the post below.Is Pat seriously ill?

Friends,
I put my wife into the hospital Friday and Saturday the Doctor told me she would never come home! The very next morning I had a stroke, however I was rushed to the hospital and they got to me in time and I’m home now doing great. Just a small memory loss for about an hour! The good Lord was with me! Pray for both of us.
Thanks,
Don

02-23-2012, 11:00 PM	#21
Chris DeGidio Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 364 Likes: 8 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: don and pat garlits Prayers to the Garlits',get well and home soon __________________ Nautilus Racing

02-24-2012, 06:39 AM	#22
Mack Reeves Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Elkin, NC Posts: 672 Likes: 168 Liked 44 Times in 13 Posts	Re: don and pat garlits My thoughts and prayers are with you both...... __________________ Mack Reeves 2377 STOCK & SUPER STOCK

02-24-2012, 07:53 AM	#23
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: don and pat garlits Prayers sent from the Waters family __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"

02-24-2012, 08:13 AM	#24
67 Post GS Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Buffalo New York Posts: 72 Likes: 6 Liked 13 Times in 4 Posts	Re: don and pat garlits They are both in our thoughts and prayers. __________________ Ronnie Kaczmarek 1226 STK

02-24-2012, 09:18 AM	#25
Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Re: don and pat garlits Prayers for Don and Pat both ! They were both extremely friendly to us at the museum, every time. Good folks ! __________________ 2894 STK

02-24-2012, 10:11 AM	#26
wayne sipos Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ontario canada Posts: 39 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: don and pat garlits hate to hear this......a speedy recovery to both __________________ Wayne Sipos HR 3959

02-24-2012, 12:24 PM	#27
JIM MEREDITH Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: LOUISVILLE, KY Posts: 17 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: don and pat garlits being 67 years old, I grew up with Don Garlits, Gods speed with Don and Pat. __________________ JIM MEREDITH 3069 SS

02-25-2012, 10:39 AM	#28
Kevin Lang Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: southern connecticut Posts: 38 Likes: 5 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: don and pat garlits God bless you both and get well soon !!

02-25-2012, 08:15 PM	#29
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,841 Likes: 626 Liked 672 Times in 121 Posts	Re: don and pat garlits From NHRA's Bob Frey via DRC: As many of you know by now, "Big Daddy" Don Garlits recently had some medical problems. The exact medical term for what he had was a T.I.A, or Transient Ischemic Attack, sometimes referred to as a "mild stroke." Unlike a major stroke, T.I.A's often resolve themselves and don't result in any long term problems. Don was at home having a cup of coffee when a friend, who had stopped by to clean out Tom Lemons' old apartment, noticed that Don seemed a little sluggish. When Don began speaking they noticed that he seemed to be a bit confused (one of the signs of a T.I.A.), and when they asked him several questions, including how old he was, which he was not able to answer, they determined that something was wrong and immediately took him to the hospital. Once there he was diagnosed with the T.I.A. and was also informed that he had extremely high blood pressure. After almost two days in the hospital he was released and he is now back home and doing well. I spoke with Don today and he sounds perfectly normal. He was responding to all of my questions and remembered almost everything about the incident. "One moment I was having a cup of coffee and the next thing I know I was in the hospital," he said. But he did recall almost everything about his stay in the hospital and the discussions he had with the medical team. "I feel good now," he told me. "I never liked taking medicine but I have to take these blood pressure pills. Other than that I'm ok." Having just celebrated his 80th birthday, and now getting ready for the annual Hall of Fame inductions in two weeks, this is a very busy time for Don. After talking with him for a while he assured me that he is up to the task and will be at the induction ceremonies. __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association. SSSSA Forum Moderator

02-26-2012, 12:46 AM	#30
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: don and pat garlits It's good to hear this news.The disturbing news was the post below.Is Pat seriously ill? Friends, I put my wife into the hospital Friday and Saturday the Doctor told me she would never come home! The very next morning I had a stroke, however I was rushed to the hospital and they got to me in time and I’m home now doing great. Just a small memory loss for about an hour! The good Lord was with me! Pray for both of us. Thanks, Don __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA