Thanksgiving is just days away, the official start of the holiday season and the time of year when folks celebrate with family and friends, reflecting upon the people and things they’re truly grateful for in their lives. Skylar Nelson, who survived an apparently random stabbing that left him with a punctured aorta, has a great deal to be thankful for this holiday season. The 28-year-old father of a 6-year-old son took time Friday to say mahalo to the people whose Herculean efforts ensured he was around to express his gratitude — Hilo Medical Center surgeon Dr. Daniel Hudak and the trauma team at the hometown hospital, who saved his life. Sitting in a small conference room, he said, “The people I want to thank are all out there,” referring to the HMC lobby, where the trauma team was. He thanked Hudak, who declined an interview, and the others, privately. Louise Fincher, HMC’s Trauma Program coordinator, described Nelson as “a walking miracle.” “This is a happy occasion because Skylar is here and he’s with his family,” she said. Subscribers follow the link for the full story.
Posted on: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 22:30:14 +0000
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