Minuteman happy to be alive after losing legs
I would like to alert you to an incident that occurred this past weekend. NorCal's first Chapter Director and current Advisory Board member John Clark, witnessed an illegal alien traveling at 55 mph in a 25 mph zone slam into his car where, moments earlier, his wife placed their two young boys in their car seats, pinning her between two cars. Both of her legs had to be amputated. Both boys witnessed this accident and are traumatized. See the article below.
I ask that you consider sending a monetary donation to offset any medical expenses that they are incurring due to the illegal alien being uninsured. In addition, please consider donating blood in her name. The donors do NOT have to be the same blood type, but follow the procedure so that donations are credited directly to her "account" to "repay" the units that were used.
Regards,
Steve Giraud
MCDC NorCal Chapter Director
707-769-8633
http://www.napavalleyregister.com/ar...2607939612.txt
Mother of two happy to be alive after losing legs in accident
By MARSHA DORGAN
Register Staff Writer
Thursday, February 07, 2008
The Napa woman whose legs were crushed when she was hit by a drunk driver Sunday night has a long, tough road to recovery.
Doctors at Queen of the Valley Medical Center operated on Lilian Clark the night of the crash, amputating both of her legs just above the knee, according to her husband, John Clark.
Clark, 38, is the mother of two boys, 4 and 6. She was pinned between the rear bumper of her car and a 1990 Plymouth driven by Francisco Pacheco, 24, of Napa.
The crash happened around 6:30 p.m. Sunday on South Terrace Drive, north of Shetler Avenue.
After the crash, Pacheco put his car in reverse and sped away from the scene. Neighbors followed him to his house about a block away, where they held him until police arrived and arrested Pacheco on felony DUI, hit and run and driving without a valid license. Pacheco has a prior misdemeanor DUI conviction from January 2007. He is on probation.
He is being held in the county jail on $100,000 bail.
Pacheco does not have auto insurance.
"I have no idea at this time what will be involved in Lili's recovery. I know there will be months, maybe years of rehab, and she will have to be fitted for prosthesis," her husband said.
A fund has been set up to help the family with medical expenses and to bring Lilian Clark's family from Chile, where they live, so they can help out with the children and their family member's recovery.
Donations may be made at Washington Mutual Bank, 699 Trancas St., Napa, 94558. The account is under the name Lilian Clark and Children.
Clark said that on the night of the accident, his wife had double-parked her car and was putting their sons, Jake and Sam, in their child safety seats.
"She went around to the back of the car to get to the driver's door. I was right there. I said `see you later,' and within a split second I heard tires screeching and saw this car come roaring down the street about 50 miles an hour and just slam into the back of Lili's car, pinning her between the two bumpers," Clark said.
With the impact of Pacheco's car, John Clark said, "The trunk popped open, and she flew inside. Then, the guy threw his car in reverse and left. Lili just fell to the ground in a heap. The neighbors ran out of the house. I was yelling `Call 911.' They said they already had and asked me which way the guy went. They followed him in their car and found his car parked in front of his house down the street.
"I was holding Lili. She was conscious. All she kept saying was `Check the kids.' Her legs were crushed, and she was just worried about the kids," he said. "The kids were crying and saying `What happened to Mommy?' The neighbors helped me and we kept the kids from seeing what happened. Just horrific, horrific is the only way I can describe it."
Doctors amputated her legs that night. "There was no way they could save her legs." She had over 60 breaks in her bones, Clark said.
Clark said his wife had undergone her third operation on Tuesday. "She knows what has happened. She's such a strong woman, I just can't believe it. Like I said, her main concern is the kids.
"They took the tubes out Tuesday and she got to see the kids. They need to know that mom is going to make it. Lili is in good spirits. She feels very fortunate to be alive. That woman is just remarkable," Clark said.
Lilian Clark is from Chile.
"I met her when I was visiting friends in Chile in 1996. We struck up a friendship which blossomed. I tried everything to get her a visa to live in America. Nothing worked. I was finally successful in getting a fianc? visa. She came to Napa in 1999, and we got married," Clark said.
Lilian Clark had worked as temporary office employee. More recently, she has been a stay-at-home mom.
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I ask that you consider sending a monetary donation to offset any medical expenses that they are incurring due to the illegal alien being uninsured. In addition, please consider donating blood in her name. The donors do NOT have to be the same blood type, but follow the procedure so that donations are credited directly to her "account" to "repay" the units that were used.
Regards,
Steve Giraud
MCDC NorCal Chapter Director
707-769-8633
http://www.napavalleyregister.com/ar...2607939612.txt
Mother of two happy to be alive after losing legs in accident
By MARSHA DORGAN
Register Staff Writer
Thursday, February 07, 2008
The Napa woman whose legs were crushed when she was hit by a drunk driver Sunday night has a long, tough road to recovery.
Doctors at Queen of the Valley Medical Center operated on Lilian Clark the night of the crash, amputating both of her legs just above the knee, according to her husband, John Clark.
Clark, 38, is the mother of two boys, 4 and 6. She was pinned between the rear bumper of her car and a 1990 Plymouth driven by Francisco Pacheco, 24, of Napa.
The crash happened around 6:30 p.m. Sunday on South Terrace Drive, north of Shetler Avenue.
After the crash, Pacheco put his car in reverse and sped away from the scene. Neighbors followed him to his house about a block away, where they held him until police arrived and arrested Pacheco on felony DUI, hit and run and driving without a valid license. Pacheco has a prior misdemeanor DUI conviction from January 2007. He is on probation.
He is being held in the county jail on $100,000 bail.
Pacheco does not have auto insurance.
"I have no idea at this time what will be involved in Lili's recovery. I know there will be months, maybe years of rehab, and she will have to be fitted for prosthesis," her husband said.
A fund has been set up to help the family with medical expenses and to bring Lilian Clark's family from Chile, where they live, so they can help out with the children and their family member's recovery.
Donations may be made at Washington Mutual Bank, 699 Trancas St., Napa, 94558. The account is under the name Lilian Clark and Children.
Clark said that on the night of the accident, his wife had double-parked her car and was putting their sons, Jake and Sam, in their child safety seats.
"She went around to the back of the car to get to the driver's door. I was right there. I said `see you later,' and within a split second I heard tires screeching and saw this car come roaring down the street about 50 miles an hour and just slam into the back of Lili's car, pinning her between the two bumpers," Clark said.
With the impact of Pacheco's car, John Clark said, "The trunk popped open, and she flew inside. Then, the guy threw his car in reverse and left. Lili just fell to the ground in a heap. The neighbors ran out of the house. I was yelling `Call 911.' They said they already had and asked me which way the guy went. They followed him in their car and found his car parked in front of his house down the street.
"I was holding Lili. She was conscious. All she kept saying was `Check the kids.' Her legs were crushed, and she was just worried about the kids," he said. "The kids were crying and saying `What happened to Mommy?' The neighbors helped me and we kept the kids from seeing what happened. Just horrific, horrific is the only way I can describe it."
Doctors amputated her legs that night. "There was no way they could save her legs." She had over 60 breaks in her bones, Clark said.
Clark said his wife had undergone her third operation on Tuesday. "She knows what has happened. She's such a strong woman, I just can't believe it. Like I said, her main concern is the kids.
"They took the tubes out Tuesday and she got to see the kids. They need to know that mom is going to make it. Lili is in good spirits. She feels very fortunate to be alive. That woman is just remarkable," Clark said.
Lilian Clark is from Chile.
"I met her when I was visiting friends in Chile in 1996. We struck up a friendship which blossomed. I tried everything to get her a visa to live in America. Nothing worked. I was finally successful in getting a fianc? visa. She came to Napa in 1999, and we got married," Clark said.
Lilian Clark had worked as temporary office employee. More recently, she has been a stay-at-home mom.
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www.lframerica.com
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Print this out and take it with you to the voting booth. 0 -
nowhere in the artical does it say he's illegal.
Piece of cr[}:)]p will hopefully get whats coming to him though.0 -
Another example of the liberal injustice system letting someone out to do more harm. Following their line of illogic, the car should be banned. 0 -
John has a copy of Pacheco's 502(Drunk driving) from last year 1/15/07. The guy is illegal.
After the crash, Pacheco put his car in reverse and sped away from the scene. Neighbors followed him to his house about a block away, where they held him until police arrived and arrested Pacheco on felony DUI, hit and run and driving without a valid license. Pacheco has a prior misdemeanor DUI conviction from January 2007. He is on probation.
He is being held in the county jail on $100,000 bail.
Pacheco does not have auto insurance.
quote:Originally posted by diver-rig
nowhere in the artical does it say he's illegal.
Piece of cr[}:)]p will hopefully get whats coming to him though.
Here is a report from the local paper.
Mother of two happy to be alive after losing legs in accident
By MARSHA DORGAN
Register Staff Writer
Thursday, February 07, 2008
The Napa woman whose legs were crushed when she was hit by a drunk driver Sunday night has a long, tough road to recovery.
Doctors at Queen of the Valley Medical Center operated on Lilian Clark the night of the crash, amputating both of her legs just above the knee, according to her husband, John Clark.
Clark, 38, is the mother of two boys, 4 and 6. She was pinned between the rear bumper of her car and a 1990 Plymouth driven by Francisco Pacheco, 24, of Napa.
The crash happened around 6:30 p.m. Sunday on South Terrace Drive, north of Shetler Avenue.
After the crash, Pacheco put his car in reverse and sped away from the scene. Neighbors followed him to his house about a block away, where they held him until police arrived and arrested Pacheco on felony DUI, hit and run and driving without a valid license. Pacheco has a prior misdemeanor DUI conviction from January 2007. He is on probation.
He is being held in the county jail on $100,000 bail.
Pacheco does not have auto insurance.
"I have no idea at this time what will be involved in Lili's recovery. I know there will be months, maybe years of rehab, and she will have to be fitted for prosthesis," her husband said.
A fund has been set up to help the family with medical expenses and to bring Lilian Clark's family from Chile, where they live, so they can help out with the children and their family member's recovery.
Donations may be made at Washington Mutual Bank, 699 Trancas St., Napa, 94558. The account is under the name Lilian Clark and Children.
Clark said that on the night of the accident, his wife had double-parked her car and was putting their sons, Jake and Sam, in their child safety seats.
"She went around to the back of the car to get to the driver's door. I was right there. I said `see you later,' and within a split second I heard tires screeching and saw this car come roaring down the street about 50 miles an hour and just slam into the back of Lili's car, pinning her between the two bumpers," Clark said.
With the impact of Pacheco's car, John Clark said, "The trunk popped open, and she flew inside. Then, the guy threw his car in reverse and left. Lili just fell to the ground in a heap. The neighbors ran out of the house. I was yelling `Call 911.' They said they already had and asked me which way the guy went. They followed him in their car and found his car parked in front of his house down the street.
"I was holding Lili. She was conscious. All she kept saying was `Check the kids.' Her legs were crushed, and she was just worried about the kids," he said. "The kids were crying and saying `What happened to Mommy?' The neighbors helped me and we kept the kids from seeing what happened. Just horrific, horrific is the only way I can describe it."
Doctors amputated her legs that night. "There was no way they could save her legs." She had over 60 breaks in her bones, Clark said.
Clark said his wife had undergone her third operation on Tuesday. "She knows what has happened. She's such a strong woman, I just can't believe it. Like I said, her main concern is the kids.
"They took the tubes out Tuesday and she got to see the kids. They need to know that mom is going to make it. Lili is in good spirits. She feels very fortunate to be alive. That woman is just remarkable," Clark said.
Lilian Clark is from Chile.
"I met her when I was visiting friends in Chile in 1996. We struck up a friendship which blossomed. I tried everything to get her a visa to live in America. Nothing worked. I was finally successful in getting a fianc? visa. She came to Napa in 1999, and we got married," Clark said.
Lilian Clark had worked as temporary office employee. More recently, she has been a stay-at-home mom.
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7 comment(s)
richaelsmommie wrote on Feb 7, 2008 5:03 PM:
" May God be watching over this family with the long struggle they have in front of them. Lili you are a strong woman and have two kids to raise God will be with you and everything will work out for the best. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU "
frenchtoast wrote on Feb 7, 2008 2:19 PM:
" This story is heartbreaking, but Lily sounds as if she's got the strength,heart and soul to deal with the loss of her legs, knowing she can still be a mother to her children and wife to J-M. It sickens me this guy was on the road and tried to run for it. Maybe people will call a cab the next time they ponder whether to get behind the wheel after thinking about this tragedy -- one that could have been entirely avoided. My prayers are with the Clark family. "
Mr_Napa wrote on Feb 7, 2008 1:06 PM:
" What an amazing woman. Best wishes to you and your family. "
blessed wrote on Feb 7, 2008 12:47 PM:
" May God bless this family and the children who will also be effected by there mothers injury.This is again a very sad story of an inoccent person becoming a victim of driving under the influence!!!Please people dont drink and drive!!!
MAY GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY IN THERE TIME OF NEED AND HELP THEM STAY FOCUSED ON LILIANS RECOVERY AND THE CHILDREN AND BLESS THEM WITH LOVE AND THE HELP PHYSICALLY AND FINANCIALLY AS NEEDED "
NVR Moderator wrote on Feb 7, 2008 11:01 AM:
" Many comments to this story have been deleted because they address the issue of illegal immigration.
There is nothing in this article about immigration issues.
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mominapa wrote on Feb 7, 2008 9:06 AM:
" I don't know Mrs. Clark or her husband, but she sounds like she is going to use this as an opportunity rather than a tragedy. Good for her to be such a strong and devoted mom. I hope life gives her happiness every day. She will overcome this and raise her sons to be as strong as she is. The Clark family has all my prayers and hopes for a good and loving future. Mr. Clark sounds like he loves his wife very much. It is going to be tough on him too, but I think, from what I read, he will make it. It isn't the end of the world, but it should be the end of Mr. Pacheco's freedom. He should be sentenced to take care of her for the rest of his natural life. "
GregN. wrote on Feb 7, 2008 7:24 AM:
" Wow, this story is just awefull. I hope that Mr. Pacheco get the book thrown at him (and hopefully it hits him in the legs). I for one, bank at wamu, and am planning on giving a little next pay period to their fund mentioned above.
For those of you who dont understand, Mrs. Clark will probably not be getting ANY help financially from Mr. Pacheco considering he is not insured, and from the sounds of it, is probably not legally here.
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Dean Cascio
Senior Member
USA
1298 Posts
Posted - 02/07/2008 : 11:40:59 PM
John has a copy of Pacheco's 502(Drunk driving) from last year 1/15/07. The guy is illegal.
WTH? Why don't they deport pieces of poop like that?0 -
and it was a chilean woman and not a minute man?
sheesh0 -
The "Chilean woman" is a legal immigrant citizen who is a member of the Minuteman. Slomo you commie POS,if you would ever pull your head out you might realize that the illegals hurt the legal immigrants as much, if not more then natural born citizens.
Dean
quote:Originally posted by slackmason
and it was a chilean woman and not a minute man?
sheesh0
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