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Useful Information
The following was sent in by Eric.
This is something that could affect us all :-
Subject: Blood Clots
STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters.... S.T.R.
My nurse friend sent this and encouraged me to
post it and spread the word. I agree.
If everyone can remember something this simple,
we could save some folks. Seriously..
Please read:
STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall,
she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered
to call paramedics) .....she said she had just tripped
over a brick because of her new shoes.
They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of
food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went
about enjoying herself the rest of the evening.
Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his
wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm Ingrid
passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ.
Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke,
perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don't die,
they end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.
It only takes a minute to read this...
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim
within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a
stroke... totally . He said the trick was getting a stroke
recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient
medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.
RECOGNIZING A STROKE
Thank God for the sense to remember the
'3' steps, STR . Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify.
Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The
stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when
people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke .
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke
by asking three simple questions:
S * Ask the individual to SMILE.
T * Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE
(Coherently) i.e. It is sunny out today)
R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks,
call 999/911 immediately and describe the
symptoms to the dispatcher.
New Sign of a Stroke ------- Stick out Your Tongue
NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person
to 'stick' out his tongue.. If the tongue is 'crooked',
if it goes to one side or the other , that is also an
indication of a stroke. |
Memory Jogger
Hastings Transport
York Transport
Do these two jog a few memories
Both sent in by : Gil Stanley
"Today celebrations were held in Cairo to commemorate Police Day and remember those who died in the conflict on January 25, 1952.
Egyptian Television aired a documentary relating the details of that historic day by some of those who took part in
the confrontation with the British forces and are still alive."
I am sure that these lads of the Lancashire Fusiliers remember it well
It is with sad regret that I have to announce the death of
Tony Rigden
Tony was the S.V.A. Treasurer for many years
He will be sadly missed by all who new him
The following was sent in by John Smoothy
Hunts Post. dated 30 Jan.08
TONY RIGDEN passed away peacefully at home on 24 Jan 08 aged 75. Beloved Husband of Lilian and dear father of Jackie and Kevin. Celebration of his life and cremation to be held at the Cambridge Crematorium (West Chapel) on 1st. February at 2.15 p.m. and afterwards at the BRJ Club Sallowbush Road, Huntingdon. No flowers please, but donations can be made to The Macmillan Nurses and would be greatly appreciated.
Hunts. Post Dated 6 Feb.08
Lilian and the family of TONY RIGDEN would like to thank Friends, Neighbours, RAOB, BRJ Club, and Suez Veterans Association for their kind messages of sympathy, cards, and donations to the Macmillan Nurses received during their recent sad loss. The presence of so many at the funeral and celebration of Tony's life was a great comfort to us all.
Calling all you ex SAPPERS, another publication, go to the
Publications Page
The S.V.A. plot at Westminster Abbey November 2007
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
We will always remember them
The National Memorial to Suez Veterans
Hi, I re-visited the National Memorial today with my visitor from Australia; a guided tour happened to pause at the SVA memorial as we placed our crosses, so it was more of a tribute than we had envisaged even the Sun peeped through to watch as well. Regards
Eric
We will always remember
By Tony Tolan
The S.V.A. Memorial at Alrewas November 2007
Laying of a wreath at the S.V.A. Memorial at Alrewas
November 11th 2007
Both photographs by Richard ( Dick ) Wooley
