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Redruuster · 06-11-2009, 04:34 PM

I'm sorry to report, my good friend Phil Bargman suffered a rather severe heart attack last night about 6:00 P.M. . Phil is an OKC fire fighter and he had just returned from a house fire when he felt dizzy and fainted at the fire house. As it was told to me, his co-workers worked on him for 30 minutes until he was medi-flighted to Baptist, he is currently in the ICU and has had a real hard night. If you know Phil then you know he is forever fan of wheelin and always helpful to us younger generation. Please keep him in your thoughts, he's a tough SOB and I look for him to come out on top.

Heath

okie 1 ton yj · 06-11-2009, 05:33 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with Phil and his family.

UCTJ · 06-11-2009, 06:03 PM

My prayers go out to Phil for a speedy recovery. Hope he gets well soon, back to wheelin and saving lives.

Shawn

linked&bobbed_S10 · 06-11-2009, 06:31 PM

My prayers and thoughts are with Phil! I have been around the Trailchaser group most of my life, not in the club, but around, and Phil has been a life long supporter of Oklahoma wheelin.

Keep fighting Phil! We all hope to see you back at Green Acres soon!

Keep us updated Heath, you seem to be closer to Phil than most anyone on the Pirate board.

OKMudn · 06-12-2009, 06:12 AM

Phil is a great wheeler and even better person......I've just gotten to know him personally in the last year or two. We all hope he makes a full recovery soon. Dont want those new coilovers on his rig getting rusty.

bigredcherokeeXJ · 06-12-2009, 06:20 AM

I don't know him but my prays are with him. I hope he pulls through.

jpsarvy · 06-12-2009, 06:27 AM

Thoughts and prayers are with Phil, Great guy...

yellojanda · 06-12-2009, 10:36 AM

I will keep Phil in our prayers also. I know Phil and he is as tough as you say so I believe he will pull thru this. Hang in there Phil.

HalfFastFord · 06-12-2009, 02:46 PM

get well Phil, we're all pulling for ya!

yellojanda · 06-13-2009, 09:05 AM

Redruuster, Please keep us informed on Phil. Will check this thred everyday and hope to hear he is on the road to recovery. Thanks

sayb2 · 06-13-2009, 11:44 AM

my prayers are with him.

shortsub · 06-13-2009, 06:25 PM

your in my prayers man .... sounds like one heck of a guy that will do what it takes to help others .

oldskoolss · 06-13-2009, 07:53 PM

I can't think of a better man. Love wheeling with him. We're all pullin for ya, I'll say a special prayer for you tonight.

Redruuster · 06-15-2009, 08:22 AM

Here's a copy of an e-mail from Trailchaser member Christine Foster, looks like he's starting to make some progress from a rather grim outlook.

Hello Friends,
Good news about Phil. He is improving. I went and talked to Sharon at the hospital today. Phil is still in ICU and not having visitors. However, his blood pressure is going up, it was low. The stints in his legs to his heart are removed. The balloon pump to his heart is removed. He still has the breathing tube, but is alert and can write notes to Sharon. He keeps asking for food and a Coke. He doesn't remember what happened and is concerned he collapsed in a fire, leaving his fellow fireman in jeopardy. However, he was at the station after a fire when the heart attack happened. Sharon says breathing tube will be in several more days, while the heart heals. At some point he will be moved to a regular room, but it will be awhile.
The fireman are keeping a 24 hr vigil. Two at a time stay and then two more come and releave them, 24 hrs!
Let's continue our prayers! They work.
Christine

linked&bobbed_S10 · 06-15-2009, 01:17 PM

Thank you Heath for keeping the Pirate board updated. He seems to be in good spirits from that report.

The firefighter brotherhood is amazing! Those guys should always be remembered and a prayer should be said for them.

scooter141 · 06-15-2009, 07:52 PM

Sorry to hear about Phil... We are glad he is doing better.

Keep us posted.

Todd and the Woodward gang.

mrtoddb · 06-16-2009, 09:50 AM

This was an email I got from David Austin:

Got this report from Tom and Jan Malone this morning....

Hello to everyone,

You won't believe this. Tom just called me from the hospital and he just finished talking to Sharon and his fireman friends. Phil is no longer on the respirator, he is sitting up in bed, he is eating food(real food not liquid diet) and drinking coke. Sharon says he is laughing and joking around. Tom heard the word "miracle" from the firemen more than once. They were with him when he had his heart attack. They were also using the work amazing. He will be in a room of his own in a day or two. Of course, his life will still have to change, but right now were are all so happy at his fast recovery. He still has a way to go, but this is so encouraging. He is very sore and we are sure his is on some pain meds. He is sore in his chest where they had to shock him and beat on him and also in his legs where they had to go up through an artery to the heart. But all in all he is doing great. Keep on praying for him. He has a long way to go. They will begin taking tests now to see the damage on the heart. Then they will have to go in and fix whatever damage they find. Now that he is feeling better, they will have to really try to keep him down. I will keep you up to date when I hear news.

Later,
Jan

David Lee Austin
WWW.C4X4.com
WheelsUp

martyman · 06-16-2009, 12:31 PM

great news! he will be back on the trail in no time

Scrambler · 06-17-2009, 01:58 PM

I was able to visit with Phil in the hospital yesterday afternoon. He is out of ICU and in a private room. He was sitting in a chair eating ice cream while we visited. Just needs some time to heal.

Redruuster · 06-17-2009, 06:38 PM

Finally got to visit Phil this evening and he is doing damn well for someone that was shocked 16 times with debrillator and died several times less than a week ago. He was bragging that he was able to get his first shower since he showed up to the hospital. He's in alot of pain from the chest compressions that kept him alive for awhile, in fact hiccups looked especially painful. Anyhow I'm now happy to report my good friend Phil is alive and on his way to being well.

linked&bobbed_S10 · 06-17-2009, 07:39 PM

Awesome news!

Scott410 · 06-17-2009, 08:49 PM

I have only talked to him a few times at the Trailchasers meetings, but he seems to be a very cool guy. I heard the bad news while wheeling at Katemcy, and am glad to hear all is getting better, I hope to see him on the trails soon so I can get a ride in his sweet rig.

yellojanda · 06-18-2009, 08:05 PM

Man that is great news!! I am sure glad to hear he his doing better. Hang in there Phil and get well soon!

oldskoolss · 06-19-2009, 07:34 PM

you can't keep the good ones down. Great news. Glad you're feeling better, Phil.

murse · 06-20-2009, 01:36 AM

Awesome....

06-11-2009, 04:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Redruuster Spin Doctor Supreme Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 119713 Location: Moore, OK Posts: 333	Phil Bargman I'm sorry to report, my good friend Phil Bargman suffered a rather severe heart attack last night about 6:00 P.M. . Phil is an OKC fire fighter and he had just returned from a house fire when he felt dizzy and fainted at the fire house. As it was told to me, his co-workers worked on him for 30 minutes until he was medi-flighted to Baptist, he is currently in the ICU and has had a real hard night. If you know Phil then you know he is forever fan of wheelin and always helpful to us younger generation. Please keep him in your thoughts, he's a tough SOB and I look for him to come out on top. Heath Attached Images

06-12-2009, 06:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
jpsarvy papa club member Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 45931 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 409	Thoughts and prayers are with Phil, Great guy... __________________ Aimlessly Wandering

06-13-2009, 06:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
shortsub Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 46216 Location: Sealy Texas Posts: 583	your in my prayers man .... sounds like one heck of a guy that will do what it takes to help others . __________________ 396 forged and rollerd' [U]small block[/U], propane, 60 /14 with chromos ,th400, ord doubler , HAD 1410s f/r , full hydro, lockd 42 sxs .... all wrapped up in a glittery package 07 d max LBZ with a fatgirl on the back

06-13-2009, 07:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
oldskoolss drawing a blank Join Date: Jun 2005 Member # 49211 Location: oklahoma Posts: 496	phil I can't think of a better man. Love wheeling with him. We're all pullin for ya, I'll say a special prayer for you tonight.

06-15-2009, 08:22 AM	#14 (permalink)
Redruuster Spin Doctor Supreme Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 119713 Location: Moore, OK Posts: 333	Update Here's a copy of an e-mail from Trailchaser member Christine Foster, looks like he's starting to make some progress from a rather grim outlook. Hello Friends, Good news about Phil. He is improving. I went and talked to Sharon at the hospital today. Phil is still in ICU and not having visitors. However, his blood pressure is going up, it was low. The stints in his legs to his heart are removed. The balloon pump to his heart is removed. He still has the breathing tube, but is alert and can write notes to Sharon. He keeps asking for food and a Coke. He doesn't remember what happened and is concerned he collapsed in a fire, leaving his fellow fireman in jeopardy. However, he was at the station after a fire when the heart attack happened. Sharon says breathing tube will be in several more days, while the heart heals. At some point he will be moved to a regular room, but it will be awhile. The fireman are keeping a 24 hr vigil. Two at a time stay and then two more come and releave them, 24 hrs! Let's continue our prayers! They work. Christine

06-11-2009, 05:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
okie 1 ton yj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 39882 Location: Norman Oklahoma Posts: 197	My thoughts and prayers are with Phil and his family.

06-11-2009, 06:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
UCTJ The Devils Trailboss Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 51571 Location: Texas Posts: 3,893	My prayers go out to Phil for a speedy recovery. Hope he gets well soon, back to wheelin and saving lives. Shawn

06-11-2009, 06:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
linked&bobbed_S10 Rock God Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 77089 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,410	My prayers and thoughts are with Phil! I have been around the Trailchaser group most of my life, not in the club, but around, and Phil has been a life long supporter of Oklahoma wheelin. Keep fighting Phil! We all hope to see you back at Green Acres soon! Keep us updated Heath, you seem to be closer to Phil than most anyone on the Pirate board.

06-12-2009, 06:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
OKMudn Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 76809 Location: Geary, OK Posts: 762	Phil is a great wheeler and even better person......I've just gotten to know him personally in the last year or two. We all hope he makes a full recovery soon. Dont want those new coilovers on his rig getting rusty.

06-12-2009, 06:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
bigredcherokeeXJ Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 73104 Location: Shreveport Posts: 34	I don't know him but my prays are with him. I hope he pulls through.

06-12-2009, 10:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
yellojanda Wheeler Join Date: May 2009 Member # 135976 Location: oklahoma Posts: 258	I will keep Phil in our prayers also. I know Phil and he is as tough as you say so I believe he will pull thru this. Hang in there Phil.

06-12-2009, 02:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
HalfFastFord Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17904 Location: OKC Posts: 2,383	get well Phil, we're all pulling for ya!

06-13-2009, 09:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
yellojanda Wheeler Join Date: May 2009 Member # 135976 Location: oklahoma Posts: 258	Redruuster, Please keep us informed on Phil. Will check this thred everyday and hope to hear he is on the road to recovery. Thanks

06-13-2009, 11:44 AM	#11 (permalink)
sayb2 Granite Guru Join Date: Mar 2009 Member # 131153 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 926	my prayers are with him.

06-15-2009, 01:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
linked&bobbed_S10 Rock God Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 77089 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,410	Thank you Heath for keeping the Pirate board updated. He seems to be in good spirits from that report. The firefighter brotherhood is amazing! Those guys should always be remembered and a prayer should be said for them.

06-16-2009, 12:31 PM	#18 (permalink)
martyman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Member # 67544 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 247	great news! he will be back on the trail in no time __________________ Sammy on Propane,36 SX's,98 Wheel base,6.5-1 t case, 5.29's YJ's,Shaved Toy's,Exo cage,warn 9000

06-15-2009, 07:52 PM	#16 (permalink)
scooter141 Wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Member # 82838 Location: Woodward, Oklahoma Posts: 472	Sorry to hear about Phil... We are glad he is doing better. Keep us posted. Todd and the Woodward gang. __________________ DRUNKEN ROCK BRIGADE Bronco II,Rockwells,5.0L H.O.,C-6,203/205,44's.

06-16-2009, 09:50 AM	#17 (permalink)
mrtoddb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Member # 110184 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,817	This was an email I got from David Austin: Got this report from Tom and Jan Malone this morning.... Hello to everyone, You won't believe this. Tom just called me from the hospital and he just finished talking to Sharon and his fireman friends. Phil is no longer on the respirator, he is sitting up in bed, he is eating food(real food not liquid diet) and drinking coke. Sharon says he is laughing and joking around. Tom heard the word "miracle" from the firemen more than once. They were with him when he had his heart attack. They were also using the work amazing. He will be in a room of his own in a day or two. Of course, his life will still have to change, but right now were are all so happy at his fast recovery. He still has a way to go, but this is so encouraging. He is very sore and we are sure his is on some pain meds. He is sore in his chest where they had to shock him and beat on him and also in his legs where they had to go up through an artery to the heart. But all in all he is doing great. Keep on praying for him. He has a long way to go. They will begin taking tests now to see the damage on the heart. Then they will have to go in and fix whatever damage they find. Now that he is feeling better, they will have to really try to keep him down. I will keep you up to date when I hear news. Later, Jan David Lee Austin WWW.C4X4.com WheelsUp __________________ Life is tough, it's even tougher when you're stupid.- John Wayne 91 YJ, 5.3, TH400, Atlas 3.8, 35 spl 60's f&r Pick up your trash you nancy little bastards or sell that shit and go buy a fawkin low rider so you can be around more of your own kind! :flipoff: Last edited by mrtoddb; 06-16-2009 at 09:50 AM.

06-17-2009, 01:58 PM	#19 (permalink)
Scrambler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10518 Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma Posts: 93	I was able to visit with Phil in the hospital yesterday afternoon. He is out of ICU and in a private room. He was sitting in a chair eating ice cream while we visited. Just needs some time to heal. __________________ http://www.trailchasers.com

06-17-2009, 06:38 PM	#20 (permalink)
Redruuster Spin Doctor Supreme Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 119713 Location: Moore, OK Posts: 333	Finally got to visit Phil this evening and he is doing damn well for someone that was shocked 16 times with debrillator and died several times less than a week ago. He was bragging that he was able to get his first shower since he showed up to the hospital. He's in alot of pain from the chest compressions that kept him alive for awhile, in fact hiccups looked especially painful. Anyhow I'm now happy to report my good friend Phil is alive and on his way to being well.

06-17-2009, 07:39 PM	#21 (permalink)
linked&bobbed_S10 Rock God Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 77089 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,410	Awesome news!

06-17-2009, 08:49 PM	#22 (permalink)
Scott410 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Member # 89908 Location: Moore, Oklahoma (Currently Deployed) Posts: 334	I have only talked to him a few times at the Trailchasers meetings, but he seems to be a very cool guy. I heard the bad news while wheeling at Katemcy, and am glad to hear all is getting better, I hope to see him on the trails soon so I can get a ride in his sweet rig. __________________ http://www.zukikrawlers.com/showthread.php?t=14532

06-18-2009, 08:05 PM	#23 (permalink)
yellojanda Wheeler Join Date: May 2009 Member # 135976 Location: oklahoma Posts: 258	Man that is great news!! I am sure glad to hear he his doing better. Hang in there Phil and get well soon!

06-19-2009, 07:34 PM	#24 (permalink)
oldskoolss drawing a blank Join Date: Jun 2005 Member # 49211 Location: oklahoma Posts: 496	phil you can't keep the good ones down. Great news. Glad you're feeling better, Phil.

06-20-2009, 01:36 AM	#25 (permalink)
murse Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Member # 118577 Location: Las Vegas, NM Posts: 1,017	Awesome.... __________________ What doesn't kill you, makes you wish it had.

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