Gregg Richter injured in a fall

I just wanted to let everyone know that I got an email from Gregg's son Joe today and Gregg has severely injured his leg in a fall. Basically he has shattered his lower leg and has undergone 2 surgeries so far to try and repair the damage. His lower leg was in about 20-30 separate pieces prior to the surgery. If you're so inclined say a prayer that he recovers quickly. The doctors are saying that he won't be able to put any weight on his leg for 3+ months. I think Joe may post some more information soon but for now that's about all I know. If anyone want's his hospital room number to give him a call it is 303-788-3628 which is in Denver so be sensitive to the time that you call. Joe said he was pretty groggy - they probably have him on quite a bit of meds.

Thanks for the info, Gary.

Thanks Gary and he's in my prayers.

Thanks for the info, Gary. Will add him to my prayer list.

I am so sorry to hear that...... Hope he gets well as quickly as possible.

Thats bad news. Hope he gets well soon!

I'll send some up on his behalf for sure.

YIKES!!!

We will keep him in our thoughts. My mother broke her leg enough that she has a rod keeping it together now, stepped out of her trailer at a show and BANG there it went...

Sounds like Gregg is going to need some serious help there...

Prayers Sent. I wish him all the best for a full and speedy recovery.

Randy, The Birddog.

That's pretty serious - hope everything works out and he gets to go out to play soon.

PRAYERS DONE!!

If Joe can keep us updates that would be nice.

Gregg, best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Dick

That's very bad. Best recovery and "Gute Besserung"!

Greg and family,

Know that Jesus is our saviour, sanctifier, HEALER, and coming king. I pray for a swift and complete recovery.

God bless you.

Jeez--i just saw him a couple months ago. I'll call him in a couple days.

I just got of the phone with him a few minutes ago, he is in better spirits today and giving the nurses hell. Gregg called me a couple of days ago to tell me what had happened. His spirits I could tell were pretty low. He simply slipped on the ice and with his bad knees, well it got ugly in a hurry. Its like we said if you are living life things are going to happen from time to time.

They are telling him he may go home tomorrow so I will probably run over to his house and help him inside if I can. He is too big of a load for his wife, (most of you don't know it but Gregg is about 6'9" tall, not over weight at all but not a small man) and see what I can do around there to help him out some over the next few weeks.

I think I may be visiting him a lot more as it is only about 4 miles from my house to his. He may need a kick in the butt every now and then but the good news is he should be mobile for hunting season again!

Appreciate the update. Will continue to keep him in my prayers.

Just talked to him and he said he had 2 pretty nurses giving him a wash down so I said to enjoy the hands on experience and will call him later........

Best wishes, high hopes and of course, prayers from Indiana too!

Ice? It's 83 here today........unseasonably HOTTTTTTTTT!

All I wish to thank you all for your Prayers, Please Keep them coming! And may God Bless all of you!

As you know my Father has suffered a severe compound fracture of his lower left leg (the same leg he happens to have a knee replacement on), both of his Tibia and Fibula are compromised (between 20-30 separate pieces of bone now), luckily his knee replacement is fine. He was rushed into surgery Monday Morning ~3:30 am for what would be a 4 hour surgery. 23 screws and 2 plates later he is recovering at swedish medical center in Denver. He had a follow up surgery Wednesday night.

Yesterday he started his physical therapy. He is having a hard time with the stairs portion of it. I will keep you posted.

That says it all for me...
Praying for you Greg

Yup same here and hope you recover quickly enough to enjoy the summer.
Mike

Thanks for yhe updates fellows.
Sounds like the prayers are working, keep'em up.

I spoke to Gregg a few hours ago, intentionally keeping the conversation short, just to let him know that we were thinking about him and praying for his quick return to comfort and early recovery.
Gary, thanks for letting us know, and Joe and Bill, thanks for the updates.
Ken O'Neill

I crushed my right leg in a tree stand accident 11 years ago. Gregg's next month is going to be living hell as he adjusts to life in a reclining chair 24hrs a day and the associated pain he will endure, so keep the prayers coming for him.

Gregg, PM me anytime to talk about the recovery process. I know all too well what you are and will be going through. Be patient because you will get well!

Thanks to all for the updates...

Gregg, prayers for a speedy recovery! You'll be back at 'em in no time...

My Thoughts and Prays go out to Gregg
and his family. I pray for a quick and easy
recovery. My God Bless you while you heal.

I have been gone for a couple of days and just saw this. Here is hope and prayers for Gregg and his family. May you have a speedy recovery. Mark Hampton

Best wishes to Gregg and his family.

Get well soon Gregg! I hope you have a speedy recovery!

Happy Easter to everyone.

My Father made it home from the Hospital last night. He seemed very tired when I was talking with him. The trip home from the hospital was enough to wipe him out. All in all he was in good spirits and happy to be home.

And today as we celebrate our lord Jesus, please remember to thank him for all the blessings in life. As you all know things can change in an instant. Although this will be a rough patch in my Dad's life, with your prayers he will emerge victorious.

God Bless!

Good to se you are home, best of luck with your recovery

Glad he's home, Joe. Thanks for the up-date. Continueing prayers that the recovery goes well.

I am humbled.

First off, Joe: Thank you Son. My words are inadequate...

Thank you Gary, for your posting and for your blessings for the postings.

And thank you: all my fellow brothers and sisters, here on The Handgun Hunter Magazine, for your many public, and private messages, of prayers, good will and encouragement. And for the private telephone calls; those which I was able to answer, as well as for those who called when I was not able to reach the phone.

And Thank You Lord Jesus for the many blessings given, from You as well as my friends. Happy Easter to all.

http://www.handgunhunt.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=67661&page=0#Post67661

Good to see you posting again, Gregg.

Gregg,
Glad you are home-Prayers continue.

Greg I just seen this. I am glad you have made it home and are in good spirits. I will pray for you and your family. Trust in the Lord!

Gregg,
Glad you are home and I wish a speedy recovery.

You guys are all the best. Your words of inspiration along with your prayers really help.

Update:
http://www.handgunhunt.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=67661&page=0#Post67661

Just take it easy, Gregg -- don't rush your recovery.

Wishing a speedy recovery to one of the best.

Recoil

Glad your Home Gregg, take care and GOD BLESS you each and everyday.

Gregg, I hope you are feeling better. Tom

Gregg, Glad you're home. Our thoughts and prayers are continually with you. Mark Hampton

Gregg,

Glad you are home, God bless you and yours!

Doc

Thanks everyone!

For update:

http://www.handgunhunt.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=67845&page=0#Post67845

Keep up the good progress, we keep the prayers coming.

Gregg,
I just read all what has been happening. I am so sorry and I will be praying for you. I know how things can change in a second. I will be praying for your family also.I know the physical pain is hard to deal with, but I think the mental things that we deal with has been the hardest for me. so I pray that time will go by easy and fast and a full recovery.

Here is to a speedy recovery......

I went to see my orthopedic surgeon yesterday, took more x-rays, etc. Doc says all looks ok, but then said more like 3 to 5 months before I can go back to my construction business.

Just get well, Gregg!