Mark is now at the Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center. He arrived here last night. When I got here this afternoon, he seemed glad to see me. I was told by the social worker that he kept asking when I was getting here. He has an attendant with him at all times. He has been agitated and has been grabbing and picking at things and has started putting things in his mouth. The attendant yesterday and today was a lovely lady who started speaking to him in Spanish and Italian. It was funny to see. I feel comfortable with someone with him. He was extremely agitated late this afternoon and evening. There have been changes in his diet, routine and medication over the last couple of days and I think these are factors. I will be meeting with the medical team tomorrow morning and am anxious to see what they say. I will update everyone tomorrow if the internet connection cooperates!
Mark's Address:
Mark R. Lalli
8112 Hampton Lake Drive
Tampa, FL 33647
8112 Hampton Lake Drive
Tampa, FL 33647
Mark's Photo Link:
October 2008/Florida
Summer 2007/Italy
WELCOME TO THE SITE FOR MARK LALLI, SGT. US ARMY
Mark, a United States Army sergeant flight instructor/crew chief, was seriously injured in a Blackhawk helicopter that crashed on a training mission in northern Italy on November 8, 2007. He sustained many life threatening injuries, including a traumatic brain injury and remained in a coma for four weeks. Prior to the accident, Mark was a avid rock climber and hiker. He is now currently recuperating and we are confident he will win this battle completely and be back doing all the activities he loves.
For those wondering about the name of this blog, Mark has a tattoo of St. Michael the Archangel on his left arm. St. Michael is the patron saint of aviators and the prayer at the bottom is one Mark said before each flight.
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St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil; may God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the divine power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
5 comments:
Hi Mrs. Lalli,
Welcome to Florida! I'm only an hour and a half away in Orlando, so if you or Mark need anything please don't hesitate to ask! My number is 440-821-7965.
Hey my name is Mike McDermid, and I am going to be moving to Tampa in about a week. Mark and I were both in Alpha Company 3/4, until he headed off to Italy. I would like to come and see him if that is appropriate. I can be reached via e-mail at michaelmcdermid@msn.com
Thanks, and hope to see you soon!
Ann,
Stay strong, Mark is going to find his way.
Drew
Ann, Glad to hear from you again after the move to Florida. Hopefully Mark will settle in so he can begin the hard work he has to do. I know he will work hard and we will be hearing more good news and progress very soon. He has come so very far....and our prayers continue.
Mary Ann and Family
Hi Mark and Ann,
This is Kathy Jillson, Andy Cook's mom from Strongsville. I met Debbie Lalli today when I was at Chippewa Elem. in Brecksville working with some of the teachers. She was substitute teaching and when I figured out the connection, the principal introduced me to Debbie who then provided be with your blog address. (BTW, the principal speaks very highly of Debbie.) I was so glad to have up to date and correct news of Mark's progress. We've recently been in contact with some of the families from hockey and I'll forward them this blog informaton. Keep up the hard work, Mark...I know you will. Ann, you and Rich stay strong. Mark and your whole family have been in our prayers. All of Strongsville's rooting for your continued progress and complete recovery!!! Let us know what we can do that would be helpful....The Cook's
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