Re: update Sam

Sam thinks he broke his hand earlier when he took a tumble running.  You
don't always know you've sustained damage immediately after the incident.
When he discovered the problem while trying pushups in preparation for
taking his PT test,  he requested attention, his Sgt refused to let him go
on sick call, and ordered Sam to take the PT test which included push-ups.
He couldn't pass the test because of the broken hand.  He then went on sick
call regardless of the opposition by his Sgt.
Sam is on base, his job involves handing out parking tickets and such.  He's
not in a war zone, so there's no reason not to let him get medical attention
if he needs it.  Especially when you consider he's scheduled to go to war
next month; you'd think it's important to get medical problems taken care of
before sending him over there.

RE > ...the officer in charge not really to blame as there was no report
> of serious/additional injury prior to them making the guys continue their
> training.

In Sam's case he did notify the Sgt.  He was refused.

Kitty

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Donna" <gossiper@sbcglobal.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 7:25 AM
Subject: RE: [CHAT] update Sam


> I think I am missing some messages here, but didn't you say Sam didn't
> realize it was broken till he was doing his pushups- and in Daryl's DH
case,
> the 1st doctor was to blame saying it wasn't damaged...
>
> Both make the officer in charge not really to blame as there was no report
> of serious/additional injury prior to them making the guys continue their
> training.
>
> I am missing something here.
>
> Donna
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On
> > Behalf Of kmrsy@netzero.com
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 1:38 PM
> > To: gardenchat@hort.net
> > Subject: RE: [CHAT] update Sam
> >
> > Donna, I see your point, but...soldiers are our Army's "equipment", and
> > must be kept in good condition. When a humvee gets a flat, they must fix
> > it if possible rather than drive on the flat for days causing further
> > damage which may put the vehicle out of commission even longer. Just as
> > the soldier is obliged to care for equipment entrusted to his care, so
> > should the Army be expected to take care of its soldiers.
> >
> >
> > Kitty
> >
> > -- "Donna" <gossiper@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> > I am not going to voice my opinion on this whole mess of a war... but!
> >
> > Training is just that- training -
> >
> > If they get hurt out in the field- they have to be able to withstand it-
> > continue on- and hopefully get the hell out of there alive! Their
> > instincts
> > have to allow them to do it, and while it is unfortunate that they are
> > experiencing irreversible damage.... it could save their life later.
> >
> > Donna
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On
> > > Behalf Of Daryl
> > > Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 12:33 PM
> > > To: gardenchat@hort.net
> > > Subject: Re: [CHAT] update Sam
> > >
> > > Pam,
> > >
> > > Some things never change. Back close to 40 years ago, while in basic
> > > training,  my husband had a truck run over his foot and it really
messed
> > > up
> > > his ankle, tearing several ligaments. They made him march and train on
> > it
> > > for a couple of days. (The first Dr. sent him back to his unit!) . It
> > > still
> > > bothers him.
> > >
> > > d
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Pam Evans" <gardenqueen@gmail.com>
> > > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 1:13 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [CHAT] update Sam
> > >
> > >
> > > > Some ignorant moron made him do push ups w/ a broken hand?? I'd file
a
> > > > complaint, that is outrageous. Cripes.
> > >
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