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An update on the condition of Lt Colonel Tim Karcher from ABC’s Martha Raddatz –
July 03, 2009 6:14 PM
Today, for the first time since he was transported from Iraq to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, Lt. Colonel Tim Karcher woke up. Colonel Franklin Childress, who has been by his bedside since Tuesday, tells me that despite losing both his legs to a bomb attack on Sunday in Baghdad, Karcher “has a very positive attitude as does Alesia,” his wife. Childress adds, “He is one of the greatest American's I have met. He is a real hero that people should remember on Independence Day.”
In the next few days, Karcher is expected to fly to the US where he will continue his recovery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
July 3, 2009 in Tim Karcher | Permalink | Share | User Comments (9)
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He is a true HERO. I was shocked to hear about this, i just saw him on the new the day before. He stands for FREEDOM. He is a father, brother and someone's child, god bless him and his entire family. We hope that ABC keeps us updated and never forget our men overseas. This would be a great story for them to follow. We love our troups
Posted by: Denise | Jul 3, 2009 7:50:11 PM
On the eve of a special American holiday, we should all give thanks for Lt.Col. Karcher and all those in harm's way wearing our uniform. Bless them all.
Memo to Media: May the day come soon when this story and other's like it become headline news, and not the lives and deaths of dysfunctional aging rockstars and wackjob, hypocritical, and/or alduterous politicians.
Posted by: B. Bear | Jul 3, 2009 8:28:03 PM
Memo to Media: Thank you, Martha Raddatz, for your coverage of our hero LTC Tim Karcher.
Posted by: Bruce | Jul 4, 2009 12:24:57 AM
I m 29 and not ashamed one bit to say a tear of relief filled my eye when i just read that LTC Karcher is awake and goin to make it . God bless you sir as well as the other brave service personnel abroad , you guys make me proud to be an American !!
Posted by: Chad B. | Jul 4, 2009 12:34:13 AM
Good news!! No doubt in my mind that LTC Karcher is going to pull through this ordeal. Many thanks to Martha Raddatz for keeping us updated. Also thanks to our great military medical personnel who are doing so much for Tim, and the magnificent troopers of 2-5 Cav who are doing so much for all of us.
Posted by: CSM (Ret) Tim Mace | Jul 4, 2009 7:28:26 AM
I first heard about Col. Karcher thru Caringbridge. A childhood friend of my mother in law has a grandchild who is in hospital. His mother Beth is a childhood friend of Col. Karcher's. I was in Europe when the hostages were released way back in 1980/81. I am now the proud mother of a US Marine patrolling the Iraq/Syrian border and the daughter of a Vietnam Vet. My heartfelt prayers go out to the Col. and his family. Please Col. know that you left no man behind, they are with you. Your men will be with you always. With prayers and sincere gratitude God's Blessings Be Upon You and Your Family. So it is asked so shall it be... Charlie (Beth)
Posted by: charlie | Jul 4, 2009 9:25:44 PM
We've been following your updates through the church emails. Know that are prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you and your family. We continue to pray for God to heal you and bring you back to TX soon.
Posted by: Michelle | Jul 6, 2009 2:04:19 PM
I am so grateful for the strenght and courage that LTC Karcher and his family show and will continue to do so. My prayers are with you and yours. I would also like to send his drivers family my sincerest sympathy and prayers. We stuggle with the loss of ours but soar knowing that those who return will need our strength and love.
Posted by: PS | Jul 7, 2009 6:57:46 PM
Tim is in our thoughts and prayers. I know the Ironhorse soldiers and Commander miss him dearly and look forward to seeing him on their EML!
The Karchers are amazing family and so honored to know them!
Posted by: Susan Green | Jul 9, 2009 10:16:38 AM
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