Dallas rider (Colby) needs your prayers...

(froese) · (froese) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 06-20-2007, 10:25 AM

I didn't see this posted yet on WW. Here's a quote from 'Spy', the original poster on dallaswakeboarding.com:

"Just info on what happen today. Me and Colby were riding and we were on our last set of the day. As he was doing one of his normal w2w jumps he got off balance at the end of the jump and caught an edge.he hit his head hard but was able to take his board off and get back in the boat. He passed out about 5min later. Hes in critical condition right now 3am. the docs say Hes totally brain dead and the doctors said they didn't think he'd make it through the night, Please pray for him he is one of our OWN."

Link to the post: http://www.dallaswakeboarding.com/index.php?option=com_forum&Itemid=26&page=viewtopi c&t=10074&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlig ht=

Say a prayer... it certainly can't hurt...

Colby:
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(Message edited by froese on June 20, 2007)

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 06-20-2007, 10:27 AM

hope he makes it through and for a quick and full recovery.

(ryan_shima1)

Keep fighting Colby, you and your family are in our prayers for a full & speedy recovery!

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 06-20-2007, 10:38 AM

That's terrible. Our prayers go out to Colby and his family!!

(innov8) · (innov8) **Join Date: May 2005** 06-20-2007, 10:42 AM

My thoughts a prayers are with you Colby and Family.

(texastbird) · (texastbird) **Join Date: May 2003** 06-20-2007, 10:50 AM

Looks like my thread was a couple of minutes after this one. Sorry for the duplication.

Hang in there Colby - we are all praying for your complete recovery!

(froese) · (froese) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 06-20-2007, 10:54 AM

From one of our site admins:

"Just heard they did some tests and there was no pre-existing condition or head injury.
He's at Parkland and on life support."

(wakereviews) · (wakereviews) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 06-20-2007, 11:20 AM

Another praying for Colby to pull through.

mendo247 06-20-2007, 11:39 AM

Thats horrible.. Definetly in my thoughts and prayers..

(mucktoerider) · (mucktoerider) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 06-20-2007, 11:42 AM

Colby.....prayers for you and your family for a complete recovery. My mom is in the I.C.U as well.....since last thursday....prayer has her off dyalisis, ventilator, and drugs and eating normal food again. So please....everyone pray for Colby...it is the best medicine for recovery. God Speed Colby...and God Bless!

(sbruns) · (sbruns) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 06-20-2007, 11:44 AM

Colby and his family in our thoughts and prayers.

kidrik 06-20-2007, 11:44 AM

Our thoughts are with Colby and his family....

(jcas) · (jcas) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 06-20-2007, 11:49 AM

My prayers are with him and his family.

(froese) · (froese) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 06-20-2007, 11:53 AM

From Spy:

"Sorry guys havent been able to make it to a computer. Hes still in critical condition, doctors said his brain stopped swelling and bleeding. They rate head injuries on a scale of 3-15 3 being the worse, last night he was a 3 today hes a 4-5. Doc said that the next 48 hrs are going to be the most critical. He can either pull threw or pass away its all out of there hands. This is one of those things that you just pray he will make it through. His full name is Colby Turner hes in the RICU Section c of parkland in downtown dallas. If you wanna know the latest you can call my cell 214-274-4991 but dont be mad if i dont answer theres no signal in the hospital. thanks again fo all the support and prayers, he needs them now more than ever!"

(jon4pres) · (jon4pres) **Join Date: May 2004** 06-20-2007, 11:54 AM

My prayers are with Colby and his family.

(jjakober) · (jjakober) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 06-20-2007, 11:54 AM

Hang in there man!!!

(o2binvallarta)

We're thinking about you here in Colorado Colby! Be strong!

(andy_nintzel)

that truely sucks! Our thoughts are out for Colby! Good Luck, stay strong!

(nuckledragger)

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Colby. Keep fighting!!

(dudeman) · (dudeman) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 06-20-2007, 12:21 PM

Prayers from NC Colby. Hang in there.

(teamvaldez) · (teamvaldez) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 06-20-2007, 12:22 PM

Dear Lord, we just lift up Colby and his family right now. We don't know why things like this happen Lord, but YOU do. We pray that you pour Your Heavenly wisdom on the doctors as they treat him and please Lord pour Your Love into the hearts of the nurses and technicians that are working on him. We ask for Your supernatural peace that goes beyond all understanding Colby and all his friends and family. We ask this in Jesus Name, Amen

(dlwsrider) · (dlwsrider) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 06-20-2007, 12:27 PM

amen

(cbk) · (cbk) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 06-20-2007, 12:35 PM

Amen

East Tennessee is praying for you and your family Colby...Be strong and pull through bro'

(migs)

headed to Stanford Church right now for a prayer and to light a candle. That could be any of us!

(denverd1)

Amen

Fro-z, thanks for the update. That's a step in the right direction.

(denverd1)

so true Migs...

(wakeparent) · (wakeparent) **Join Date: Jan 2005** 06-20-2007, 12:39 PM

Arizona is praying for you and your family!

(dnice) · (dnice) **Join Date: May 2006** 06-20-2007, 1:07 PM

Arkansas is in the prayer list as well. I have a great friend whose 17 y/o daughter is in a coma right now. I will pray as hard for Colby as I do for her!

(crescentmooners)

lolwake.com is praying for you...

(guido) · (guido) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 06-20-2007, 1:12 PM

C'mon bro... pull through.

My best wishes are with you, buddy...

(lfboarder94) · (lfboarder94) **Join Date: May 2007** 06-20-2007, 1:53 PM

hang in there

(wakebrdr38) · (wakebrdr38) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 06-20-2007, 2:20 PM

from one dallas rider to another, stay strong bro

(cheeseman) · (cheeseman) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 06-20-2007, 2:36 PM

The Payton's and all Delta riders are praying for you. A hs w2w has put a fellow wakeboarder in serious health condition. To all, remember to respect the wake, you never know!

(rbeckei) · (rbeckei) **Join Date: May 2007** 06-20-2007, 2:51 PM

Canada is praying for him. Amen

(Message edited by rbeckei on June 20, 2007)

(downfortheride)

Wow, something like this just gives me chills on how fast it all can change. Seeing a fellow rider go down hurts and effect everybody. I wish Colby the best with his health, I don't know him personally but being a wakeboarder he is a friend to all. Stay strong and never give up! My head is down wishing him the best...

(aubuchon03) · (aubuchon03) **Join Date: May 2007** 06-20-2007, 3:02 PM

AMEN. Missouri-Riders are praying for Colby.

(pottsy) · (pottsy) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 06-20-2007, 3:49 PM

Yea, it definitely does effect everyone...

Prayers are with him

(liquidmx) · (liquidmx) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 06-20-2007, 4:27 PM

Hoping for the best, get well soon!

(nizzle77) · (nizzle77) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 06-20-2007, 4:33 PM

He will be in our prayers. Get well soon!

(chrisnj) · (chrisnj) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 06-20-2007, 4:34 PM

prayers are certainly w/ him

deltahoosier 06-20-2007, 4:34 PM

Amen. Get well.

(era3) · (era3) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 06-20-2007, 4:40 PM

Colby, you are in my prayers. Hang in there.

wakelvr 06-20-2007, 4:43 PM

My prayers are with him. Please keep us informed...

(xaggie) · (xaggie) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 06-20-2007, 4:45 PM

Man I really hope he is improving, Get well buddy.

(tarkus70) · (tarkus70) **Join Date: Jan 2006** 06-20-2007, 6:30 PM

Colby, Praying for you in CT

(Message edited by tarkus70 on June 20, 2007)

(ivectoryou) · (ivectoryou) **Join Date: May 2007** 06-20-2007, 6:45 PM

I saw this video regarding traumatic brain injuries on Yahoo tonight. Here is the link:

A Look at Traumatic Brain Injury
http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/index.php?cl=3110207

Dan

(aracinelli) · (aracinelli) **Join Date: Oct 2004** 06-20-2007, 7:03 PM

I send my prayers out to the family and friends of Colby.. I do not know him but he obviously is loved by so many. Out here on the west coast we recently lost an awesome young man (Caleb Willis)to a wakeboarding accident. I am still hurting from that and this saddens me even more. I am so sorry that his family is experiencing this. I will pray for you Colby.

(dluttr) · (dluttr) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 06-20-2007, 7:12 PM

Sorry to hear...I'm definitely praying for him.

(o2binvallarta) · (o2binvallarta) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 06-20-2007, 7:17 PM

I'm not sure how many of you have been following the DallasWakeboarding.com site, but apparently Colby is self employed and does not have insurance. whatever the outcome of this trauma, I'm certain he and his family will be facing some very unexpected financial burden.

Dallas Wakeboarding has started a fund to help them through this. I wouldn't expect anyone to donate blindly, so I encourage you to visit the thread that was posted earlier:
(http://www.dallaswakeboarding.com/index.php?option=com_forum&Itemid=26&page=viewtopi c&t=10074&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlig ht=)

Having seen this site recover stolen good, come together when a guy gets screwed on a classified add and many other things, I know this community can and will come together to help Colby and his family out.

DallasWakeboarding is accepting donations via PayPal to help Colby. I'm sure $5, $10 or $20 from each of us would go a long way!

Donations can be made via PayPal to: colbyturnerfund@gmail.com

(wakereviews) · (wakereviews) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 06-20-2007, 8:08 PM

Yep, let's rally for this guy. I chipped in, let's get it going.

(radikal) · (radikal) **Join Date: Feb 2004** 06-20-2007, 8:15 PM

Hoping a fast recovery man, MONTREAL prayying for you and your family HANG ON !!!!

paypal will be sent after this

(raftisland) · (raftisland) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 06-20-2007, 8:18 PM

our thoughts and prayers are with you colby

(downfortheride)

It used to be funny and fun to say "I got five on it!" and now it is for a cause. I'm in and payment sent for Colby! I still got the chills from my last post and now even more that he is self employed. AGAIN, don't give up! I don't have a bed side gift but if somebody can put a WBM by his bed side for a little more power and hope. Colby my friend hang in there!!!

(o2binvallarta) · (o2binvallarta) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 06-20-2007, 8:47 PM

Fro-Z, what can you tell us about Colby? I love the idea of a WBM with him at bedside. I'd like to think that my wife would have Retrospect, my favorite video without question, playing non-stop if I were in this condition.

(wakedad33) · (wakedad33) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 06-20-2007, 8:47 PM

Very nice prayer Robyn, hang in Colby. Praying extra hard tonight for you.

(gene3x)

I have been riding with Colby several times and it really sinks in when you can identify with the actual person.

Colby was a self employed DJ and had not gotten health insurance for his business yet so in case anyone wants to donate some cash we have set up two funds for him:

http://www.dallaswakeboarding.com/index.php?option=com_forum&Itemid=26&page=viewtopi c&t=10086

or

http://www.dallaswakeboarding.com/index.php?option=com_forum&Itemid=26&page=viewtopi c&t=10082&sid=ab01ab8a91947c849f23fbea3e37dbf5

http://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_send-money
Send to the paypal address of: colbyturnerfund@gmail.com

(Message edited by gene3x on June 20, 2007)

kidrik 06-20-2007, 8:58 PM

I know this is my second post, but I can't shake the thought of Colby, and his parents right now...........as I tucked my three kids in, it really hit hard, and I came downstairs and started to cry......

This is a parents worst nightmare.......but I just know he's going to make it!

Hang in there, and be strong.....

(froese) · (froese) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 06-20-2007, 9:01 PM

FYI - we're funneling ALL donations directly through the DWB site now. I transferred $350 over from the PayPal account that was initially setup, donated by 10 generous people. If you donated to colbyturnerfund@gmail.com, please rest assured that your donation has been moved over to the DWB collection system. Any further donations can be made directly at: http://www.dallaswakeboarding.com

Your generosity will be beyond appreciated... We just want to see him get out of the hospital so he can read all of these posts in his honor...

We should get an update on his condition at some point tonight.

(o2binvallarta) · (o2binvallarta) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 06-20-2007, 9:04 PM

Rik, I'm right there with you. I just recently stated going W2W consistently and got my wife and daughter trying. The thought of either of them or a friend in this condition kills me.

(rnopr8) · (rnopr8) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 06-20-2007, 11:22 PM

Thanks Robyn...Amen... Kyle and I just prayed for him. God is the great physician....and it is in His hands now.

(wakeboardlasvegas)

wow, i dont pray much, but u definitely will for him!

(gina_h) · (gina_h) **Join Date: Jan 2006** 06-20-2007, 11:42 PM

We're praying for you Colby!

(bftskir) · (bftskir) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 06-20-2007, 11:44 PM

im pulling for you Colby hang on
wake up be ok

(bobbym) · (bobbym) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 06-21-2007, 12:14 AM

I just donated; be strong Colby.

(waketac) · (waketac) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 06-21-2007, 3:22 AM

All the best to Colby and his family.
It's a hard and difficult situation. My fahter is on IC since over four weeks now fighting for his life. So I donated to Colby in his name.

(fumanchoo) · (fumanchoo) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 06-21-2007, 4:29 AM

EORG is pulling for a terrific recovery.Just dont let go of the rope!!!

(kylielogan) · (kylielogan) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 06-21-2007, 4:53 AM

Sending my prayers to Colby and his family.

(lfrider139) · (lfrider139) **Join Date: May 2007** 06-21-2007, 5:46 AM

hang in there bro, be strong....GA is praying for you

(shaggystud06) · (shaggystud06) **Join Date: Feb 2007** 06-21-2007, 6:20 AM

Guys this is awesome how the whole country is praying for him! God works in mysterious ways. I know it means alot to his family! We are having Wakeboard Church tonight dedicated to him

(committed) · (committed) **Join Date: Jul 2005** 06-21-2007, 6:59 AM

My prayers to the Docs, Colby, his family and friends. I wish you luck on this journey.
Take nothing for granted and enjoy every moment. Tomorrow, is never a promise.
Please tell us good news.

(dmontandon) · (dmontandon) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 06-21-2007, 7:04 AM

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Colby. Keep fighting the good fight...

We're with you, all the way from NORCAL.

(Message edited by dmontandon on June 21, 2007)

(lzyboy) · (lzyboy) **Join Date: Jun 2001** 06-21-2007, 7:27 AM

Keep fighting Colby, our thoughts & prayers are with you, your family & friends.

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(kickasskel) · (kickasskel) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 06-21-2007, 7:27 AM

You are in my prayers tonight Colby. Keep fighting and hang in there.

(bremsen) · (bremsen) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 06-21-2007, 7:30 AM

My thoughts and prayers go out to him, his family and his friends.

(wakeboardnchica)

Hang in there Colby, Virginia is praying for you

(ronnyboy27) · (ronnyboy27) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 06-21-2007, 8:01 AM

This is so horrible. Two threads on guys getting hurt on the water right now.

Rik-You talking about tucking your kids in makes me start tearing up at work.

(swoop) · (swoop) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 06-21-2007, 11:19 AM

Latest news:

So every things been crazy sorry guys. Colby is still in critical condition. Hes officially in a coma now, and has been hooked up to a brain wave machine. The doctors said he had a seizure last night, which isnt a good thing. But to be positive when they test to see if there any reaction in him they pinch him really hard. He didnt like that and his hand moved to try and slap the doctors pinching him. So that to me is a good sign. also when they looked into his eyes they moved slightly, they say its good that there is a response but hes still in very critical condition. It appers to me that our prayers are working, i know this because they said they didnt think he would last the first night, and look whats happen. and now hes moving slightly. The power of prayers is amazing.

The donations are awesome guys, you dont realize how much this is going to help. He may be young but he owns his own house and car and has done well for himself. and not having insurance sucks also. But i know in my heart of hearts everything will be taken care of. Ill be back on later tonight with an update.

keep praying its working.
God Bless All of you
Howie.

(radikal) · (radikal) **Join Date: Feb 2004** 06-21-2007, 12:05 PM

LETS go COLBY LETS GO I KNOW YOU ARE HANGIN on hard dude and its good, dont let the rope go, youre close to the top of the water, critical part is in the past im sure, every minute since this point will be going better and better, and ill pray for it harder than yesterday !!! And for the donation it was a pelasure for me do do it, i didnt hesitate and wish it would help. Talk to you soon here COLBY !!!!!

(dnp33) · (dnp33) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 06-21-2007, 1:26 PM

ill pray for him too

(wakesetter101) · (wakesetter101) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 06-21-2007, 1:47 PM

Wow, makes you wonder sometimes. Hang in there bud and we will be praying for you.