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larry dowty 02-23-2012 03:53 AM

don and pat garlits
 
don and pat garlits could use everybodies prayers

Don Kennedy 02-23-2012 08:07 AM

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What happened?

jmcarter 02-23-2012 08:19 AM

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Not sure why Pat went to the hospital but Don had a stroke...

http://www.dragracingonline.com/agen...-xiv_2-41.html

Prayers go out to them both..Don is my all time racing hero...

black88coupe 02-23-2012 08:53 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jmcarter (Post 311046)
Not sure why Pat went to the hospital but Don had a stroke...

http://www.dragracingonline.com/agen...-xiv_2-41.html

Prayers go out to them both..Don is my all time racing hero...

prayers sent.

Bob Don 02-23-2012 09:08 AM

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They are both in our thoughts and prayers.

Chad Rhodes 02-23-2012 09:59 AM

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prayers sent

Hemiparts 02-23-2012 11:26 AM

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Prayers sent

Jim Wahl 02-23-2012 11:34 AM

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"Eighty-year-old Don Garlits, arguably the greatest drag racer in history, had a bad couple of days last weekend. He had to check his wife, Pat, into the hospital last Friday and then on Sunday he suffered a stroke. Garlits has sent out a note saying that he is recovering nicely from the stroke with no serious damage."

My prayers go out to Don and Pat. I recently had a good talk with Don at the PRI, he is a remarkable person. Positive thoughts and prayers do help. Jim


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larry dowty 02-23-2012 11:46 AM

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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

JCChildress 02-23-2012 12:08 PM

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I pray that God will bless them both.

Lew Silverman 02-23-2012 12:26 PM

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Praying G-d will shower his blessings on both Pat and Don. Pat is such a wonderful person and Don is, well, Don!

Lew

treessavoy 02-23-2012 12:37 PM

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Lord, these two are most loved and examples of what you want us all to be, bless them and help them with their burden, Amen.

JimR

NewHemi 02-23-2012 12:44 PM

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Indeed, Prayers are being made.

David
The New Hemi Guy

Carguy49 02-23-2012 01:06 PM

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What a dynamic duo. They have survived the ups and downs of both married life and drag racing. Prayers are indeed sent to help these icons of the sport. May God bless them in this time of need.

mark schafer 02-23-2012 01:55 PM

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Prayers go out to both of them,he is Mr. Drag Racing ,wish both a speedy recovery.

Gary Parker 02-23-2012 05:11 PM

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God Bless both of you. In my prayers. Gary

Hemi Moose 02-23-2012 05:40 PM

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Mr & Mrs Big...I wish both of you get well soon.

Shake & Bake 02-23-2012 07:00 PM

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Hate to hear this. They are the "icon" of this wonder sport we all love and appreciate.

Hope all is well and continues to improve.

Myron Piatek 02-23-2012 08:05 PM

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Hopefully the doctors are wrong. Praying that Don's wife can also get better and join him at home.

Frank Castros 02-23-2012 08:47 PM

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Pat and Big my prayers and thoughts are with you. Get well soon.

Chris DeGidio 02-23-2012 11:00 PM

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Prayers to the Garlits',get well and home soon

Mack Reeves 02-24-2012 06:39 AM

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

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

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Prayers sent from the Waters family

67 Post GS 02-24-2012 08:13 AM

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They are both in our thoughts and prayers.

Kenny Wigington 02-24-2012 09:18 AM

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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

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

JIM MEREDITH 02-24-2012 12:24 PM

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

Kevin Lang 02-25-2012 10:39 AM

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God bless you both and get well soon !!

Jim Wahl 02-25-2012 08:15 PM

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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

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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

chevy620 02-26-2012 10:53 AM

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Our prayers are with them. What kind of a guy is BIG?
He knew us from nobody and we called the Museum and asked if we could park the rigs in the lot that night and visit the Museum the next day. He unlocked the gate and showed us where to park. All he said, with a slight smerk on his face was "Don't be leaving none of that "blue stuff" on my parking lot" and he drove off.

A true bonafide LEGEND who never got to full of himself. I hope Pat gets to come home and have coffee with him in the mornings.

Jok & Barb

ss wannabee 02-26-2012 01:56 PM

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If anybody could be termed "Mr. and Mrs. Drag Racing" it would have to be the Garlits'.
Prayers to both...hope there's an update on Pat's condition.

Carguy49 03-16-2012 11:55 AM

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Just out of curiousity, Is there any latest news on how Pat is doing. I see that Don has been to a few events lately, but nothing on Pat's condition. I do want to respect there privacy, but was just wondering. Prayers are still going out for them.

denbreeden 03-16-2012 12:21 PM

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She was at Gainesville when Don was inducted into the hall of fame.

Dennis Breeden

Hemi Moose 03-16-2012 03:25 PM

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That's good news to hear, and hope all is well...
HM.

Carguy49 03-17-2012 10:29 PM

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:):) Thanks for the update. Sounds like Pat beat the odds. I believe the word was that she wouldn't come home from the hospital. Looks like another miracle happened. I hope I can be as active as Don is (and Pat) when I am their age.

Bob Bender 03-18-2012 07:26 AM

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They are both in our thoughts and prayers..................


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