Pedxing injured in fire

“He wont be out of danger for quite a while and his family will have needs in the meantime. Their lives dont just stop because of this.”

“In any event, when a need is identified I'm sure we will all rise to meet it.”

“Okay. Perhaps they can describe what they need, or someone close to them can get it from them. I'd be glad to help, but I don't want to get in the way with things they don't or want.

If I were in the situation, I'd probably want a little time to come to grips.”

“Ditto what HPM said.”

“I think we could all agree with that.”

“I understand that Phaedrus.”

“there goes that timing thing again.”

“yep”

“The anxiousness I feel is probably one one-hundredth what they feel. I'm so sorry for them.”

“I know Phaedrus, HPM and I just went through something similar, when one of our Scouts was killed last month. I hope they have family nearby who can help them.”

“Me and Nicole send good wishes and we will have his family in our thoughts.


God be hith him and his family.”

“I can't even imagine how horrible this must be for them. I'm sure when the time comes we'll all pull through with whatever they need.”

“I sent an email to Ellen asking if there is a way that we can contribute to the family. I will let you know how she responds.”

“I don't even know what to say becuase I read the one post that said what shape he was in and it brought a tear to my eye.


This is very sad...8(”

“I've had the pleasure of meeting Ped last winter in Maine. I really enjoyed his company and his witty stories, especially his funny accents. I am floored by this news and I pray for a complete recovery. Get well Dave. I want to hear your stories again.”

“I never know what to say when stuff like this happens.

I hope ped gets better and can return to hiking, and I am optimistic as to his chances. My prayers are with him and his family.”

“OMG, this is just awful. Best wishes to you and your family.”

“even though i've never met the Pedster, i feel like i know him...i can't wait until we hear he's recovering and doing well. i know how serious burns are, my dad was once hospitalized for several months with whatever-the-worst-degree-is burns on his body...he got lots of skin grafts and everything. didn't sound fun!”

“Does pedxing have any photos of his adventures online, like in a Webshots album? I'd sure like to check 'em out. I've never met the guy in person, but I sure feel shaken up by this news and I can't stop thinking about the horrors he just went through.

If pedxing doesn't have any personal online photo albums of his own, can anyone share links to theirs with trips they've taken with pedxing? Thanks.”

“One of the persons who was on the hike with Pedxing and I on Saturday will email me some photos tomorrow. I will post a link.”

“Oh man, that's terrible news (I just found out today)....get well soon PedXing...and our prayers are with you.”

“The very definition of heroic is saving someone else with full knowledge that you are going to be badly hurt, but doing it anyway.

I am annoyed when some action is described as heroic when the person is at no risk because it cheapens the true heroism of actions such as PedXing performed in saving those 2 lives, possibly at the cost of his own, and certainly at the cost of incredible pain to himself.

All my wishes and prayers for your complete recovery, you are an inspiration and we need people like you, not just on the trail but everywhere.

Get well”

“I am sorry to hear this devastating news. My prayers and heart felt thoughts go out to Pedxing and his family. I will be glad to contribute in anyway needed. Just let me know”

“Were his sons hurt at all? I sure hope they're OK.”

“Oh, my God. Bless you, Ped, and your family. Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.”

“OMG how terrifying! I heave tears in my eyes....My prayers are with you pedx and family for speedy and a compleate recovery. If anything is needed Mike and I will gladly pitch in.”

“How tragic. Best wishes for a quick and full recovery.

Hopefully, this also sends a message to everyone about candle safety. We've all read too many times about fires being caused by candles.”

“ped,

the trail ahead will be really tough... inconsistent blazes, black flies, lung-busting climbs, knee-tearing descents, and ankle-twisting rocks, streams without bridges and sidehill without water bars, you'll feel lost at times and you'll fall, stumble, and want to give up.

This is the toughest trail you'll ever hike, and you have no choice but to rise to the challenge. If anyone can do it, it is you. Every trail comes to an end and all of this pain and difficulty will ultimately pass.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”

“If there is anything we can do...please let us know. Our thoughts and prayers are with ya.”

“OMG, our prayers are out to Pex and the family! I am very sorry to hear the condition of Pex. If there is anything we can do please let us know.”

“Well put, jmitch. I've been thinking about Pedxing all day long. I just can't get him and his family out of my mind. I think that's a good thing. Maybe all our thoughts and prayers will help. We're pulling for you, Pedxing!”

“Pedxing, you and your family will be in my thoughts & prayers. May God see you thru a speedy recovery.”

“Ped is the first TT'er I met and hiked with, also. He took my daughter and I to the Whites. Since then, we have had the good fortune to have met up again. My wife and my daughters love him and what's not to love? David, I trust you will continue to go for the glory, and recover from this. This is quite the heartbreak.”

“Same here, Skiracer. I should be painting, but I can't get moving, and am distracted...

I'm re-reading an article that he wrote and sent me a little while back, having to do with the use of narrative, incongruity and language in psychology theory. It's fascinating stuff, and he's a brilliant guy.”

“I am in tears, and in sorrow. I don't know what to say.... Get well Dave.”

“My sympathies and prayer are with you pedxing.

I've never met him, but he is always the first person I think of when I'm going down the road and see those little signs that say... " Ped x-ing "
Maybe our paths will cross in the future, and I wish you a safe recovery.”

“I've never met Ped, and don't think I've ever even bantered with him here. That said, this really makes me feel awful, and I am definitely sending every ounce of good thoughts his way. As bad as it seems, it is also heartening to know that there are actually real people in the world who do heroic things. I can imagine a day in the hopefully not too distant future where the TTers organize a huge hike to celebrate Ped's first day back on the trail!!”

“I never met Pedxing. But, any man who has the stones to save two boys from a fire while he himself was ablaze seems like a real nice, caring guy. I hope he has a speedy recovery and gets back on the trails soon. He's in my prayers.”

“hugs and prayers......”

“this is sad news. Prayer is a powerful thing so lets all move mountains with it for Pedxing”

“MadRiver --

Thank you very much for handling what is/will be a dificult and thankless task.


Being the bearer of this kind of news is hard; made harder because I know that you hiked a few time with Ped . . .as recently as this weekend.

So. Thanks.”

“I can add nothing to the so eloquent words already written here, except my prayers. My prayers and good thoughts are with you and your family.

Thank you Mad River for the information.”

“very poetic, jmitch. couldn't have been said better.”

“I can only add my prayers to this very long list.
Ped, I hope you're feeling this great surge of caring going on here. And I hope it helps.
My heart goes out to you and your family. We'll keep praying.”

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you pedxing and your family. I hope you get well soon. What a hero to save two kids, not even thinking about himself. If there's anything I/we can do please let us know or if you can get an address so we may send a donation. My email is: fogduo@ywave.com”

“yeah, BTW thanks ChuckD for letting us on the "other side" know what is up! After all, we all have the same fancy....Backpackin'”

“Like many here, I've never met Ped but am now worried about him. I can't figure out what to write, so I'll settle for asking God to help him through this...”

“Until Ped makes the full recovery I know he'll make, and joins us on the trail again, I'd like to continue being positive by posting a few pictures of him. These were from our Maine winter trip last year which was a very happy time. Looking back at the pics makes me smile and gives me positive vibes about Ped's recovery.



Ped in Maine 1
Ped in Maine 2
Ped in Maine 3
Ped in Maine 4
Ped in Maine 5”

“I am so saddened by this news. Like many of you I have never met Ped but it has always been obvious that he commands a tremendous amount of respect in a group where respect is not easily gained. And like many of you I find myself wishing that there was some way I could help.

My prayers will be with David Vogel and his family.”

“I pray for Pedxings recovery - may the pain be manageable and the recovery swift. I pray also for the boys that were with him at the time of the fire - may their trauma be healed and may their stress be eased.

I consider Pedxing to be a friend even though I have never met him in person we have met many times through the net.”