Gulf Air - Capt Rad Gammage critically ill
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Hi guys and gals,
Thanks so much for your great support, this just goes to show how well respected and liked Rad is amongst his peers.
I just came back from a flight and am desperately trying to find out news. Latest I heard is that he still is in the ICU in "serious but stable condition".
Our thoughts and prayers are with you mate, I know you will put up a great fight and overcome this.
Get well soon old friend
PS The moment I have anything new I'll post it.
Thanks so much for your great support, this just goes to show how well respected and liked Rad is amongst his peers.
I just came back from a flight and am desperately trying to find out news. Latest I heard is that he still is in the ICU in "serious but stable condition".
Our thoughts and prayers are with you mate, I know you will put up a great fight and overcome this.
Get well soon old friend
PS The moment I have anything new I'll post it.
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Mach, what we need is a Cyprus address or phone contact so that we can re-assure Ronnie. I cannot add anything to the wealth of sympathy shown in these columns. I had the pleasure of flying with him many times on the 767 and came away having learned from the Master. Impossible not to like him & I don't think I ever heard him say anything bad about anybody !
Hang in there Rad. In our thoughts, in our prayers.
Hang in there Rad. In our thoughts, in our prayers.
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Hope better news soon
Mach 084, please advise us asap if Rad recovers which we all wish here...
This man is not only a good pilot , one of our best instructors in GF but he is a real gentleman ...
Not the time to leave us Rad, get back to a better shape and enjoy your house in Cyprus.
Everytime i do fly on the big bus i remember all your comments during the line training I had with you...
Please mister Gammage , everyone is with you in this battle... We all send our message of sympathy to your family in the meantime we just pray for his recover.
This man is not only a good pilot , one of our best instructors in GF but he is a real gentleman ...
Not the time to leave us Rad, get back to a better shape and enjoy your house in Cyprus.
Everytime i do fly on the big bus i remember all your comments during the line training I had with you...
Please mister Gammage , everyone is with you in this battle... We all send our message of sympathy to your family in the meantime we just pray for his recover.
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Slowjet and others,
Please guys it has been specifically requested by Ronnie for people NOT to call and we have to respect this at this time. She is obviously going through a really rough time so above all we must not make it worse for her. As mentined I shall keep everyone updated as to Rad's condition when I have news, hopefully by tomorrow I will have an update.
Once again thanks to all on Rad's behalf, I know he would be really touched by all your support.
Cheers
Mach
Please guys it has been specifically requested by Ronnie for people NOT to call and we have to respect this at this time. She is obviously going through a really rough time so above all we must not make it worse for her. As mentined I shall keep everyone updated as to Rad's condition when I have news, hopefully by tomorrow I will have an update.
Once again thanks to all on Rad's behalf, I know he would be really touched by all your support.
Cheers
Mach
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Gentlemen I just found out the following
Rad is still in ICU and sadly suffered another massive heart attack as well as a stroke which has left him paralized. Till now he was on a ventilator to help him breath. The doctors have now performed a trachiotomy and inserted a pipe to provide air to his lungs to keep him breathing.
The news is not good but I was told that his condition is "critical but stable".
I know Rad is a fighter and he will give it his best.
My thoughts and prayers are with him and Ronnie.
Thanks again to all here for their warm support.
Mach
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My thanks to Gulf air as well as I was told that they have undertaken through the company insurance all of Rad's medical treatment. The man has served the company for over 30 years and deserves the best attention possible at this time.
Rad is still in ICU and sadly suffered another massive heart attack as well as a stroke which has left him paralized. Till now he was on a ventilator to help him breath. The doctors have now performed a trachiotomy and inserted a pipe to provide air to his lungs to keep him breathing.
The news is not good but I was told that his condition is "critical but stable".
I know Rad is a fighter and he will give it his best.
My thoughts and prayers are with him and Ronnie.
Thanks again to all here for their warm support.
Mach
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My thanks to Gulf air as well as I was told that they have undertaken through the company insurance all of Rad's medical treatment. The man has served the company for over 30 years and deserves the best attention possible at this time.
Last edited by Mach084; 8th Jul 2007 at 09:33.
Oh gosh. Such sad news. Never realised Rad was still with GF! Flew with him during the first Gulf war when we were based in Muscut - remember that time!! Did a Lhr and back followed by Bkk and Hkg trip. What a gentleman to fly with and quash a few beers!!
Best of luck Rad. Twiggy if your out there keep us informed!!
Best of luck Rad. Twiggy if your out there keep us informed!!
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Update
Just spoke to a mutual friend who found out that Rad is still in a coma but is now breathing on his own. Till now he was totally dependant on machines to keep him alive.
At least the latest news is somewhat encouraging, there seems to be some kind of improvement.
Wishing as always all the best for our mate Rad.
Mach
At least the latest news is somewhat encouraging, there seems to be some kind of improvement.
Wishing as always all the best for our mate Rad.
Mach
