[NLRS] Fwd: Update on Terry W8ZN of Directive Systems

[Russ Ramirez]

A reminder of the importance of always wearing a harness. Surprised a
tower-experienced guy did not have one on with an appropriate two-point
attachment to something fixed on the roof/tower. Even though my roof is
asphalt shingles and the same fall would be 13', it's still 13' too much.
Harnesses are not expensive on Amazon and other places, and much less than
medical bills obviously. Some harnesses actually have a suggested
expiration date too in case yours is dated. Good climbing ropes are similar
in that you should consult the recommended service life and not exceed it.

Russ
K0WFS

On Wed, Jun 2, 2021 at 2:14 PM Barry Malowanchuk <ve4ma at shaw.ca> wrote:

> GA All,
>
> Note how this happened….
>
> Best 73
> Barry VE4MA
>
>
> Subject: [VHFcontesting] W8ZN injury update
>
> Hi All,
>
> Please forward this to any other VHF reflectors if you desire.
>
> On May 15th, I was putting the finishing touches on my new 4 bay array for
> 2m which is on a 10' roof top tower, being at 2400' ASL has it's
> advantages! I didn't notice the back side of my metal roof was covered
> with
> pollen and when I stepped on it my feet went out from under me and I
> slid 20' and then fell 19' onto the ground. It knocked the wind out of my
> but I never got knocked out. Once I got my breathe back I verified all
> body
> parts were there and pointing in the right direction and began to assess
> the damage. My left side was numb but my leg and feet worked so I didn't
> think I injured my spine but I kept motionless until EMS arrived.
>
> I had horrible lower back pain right at my tailbone. At the hospital I go
> the news of a shattered L1 vertebrae with shards causing spinal cord fluid
> to leak, two broken ribs, fractured sternum and abdominal bleeding. Had a
> 7 hour operation to install metal rods in the back and now in rehab.
>
> Margie and I have been overwhelmed with the outpouring of offers to help
> and we thank everyone. My brother is heading in to town to help, my roving
> partner K1RA and I've called on K1WHS to assist so we will be back going
> soon.
>
> Me, K8GP, K8GP/R along with Directive Systems will be back 100%, we just
> need some time.
>
> I've climbed for 55 years, been to 1800 feet on a tower, NEVER had a
> mishap. As with K2DRH, leave it to a damn ladder or a roof to mess you
> up!!
>
> 73 and thanks to all
>
> Terry Price - W8ZN
> Directive Systems and Engineering
> 703-754-3876
>
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