Was watching the news this morning and hear a KCPL worker was seriously injured cleaning up tornado damage. Swore they said Shawn Spiwak. Man I hate to start rumers but hope this isnt our buddy Shawn. Anyone know? http://www.kmbc.com/newsarchive/16169249/detail.html I hope it's not him.
Chris, Yes it was Shawn. He's in KUMED in pretty bad shape. Call me and I'll tell you what I know. Howard
Sending out prayers for Shawn. Shawn is a great guy, and we've known each other since we were kids. Sorry to hear, keep us posted.
ugh, always a drag to hear about this sort of thing. I'll be rootin' for him. Hoping for a speedy recovery.
yes the whole family needs our prayers . I have known Shawn's dad Ted for over 25 years . the Spiwak 's have been members of the Rodiques for over 32 years . I have watched Shawn grow into the fine young man he is. All of our prayers are needed
Went up to KU MED last night after work and saw Shawn's family they all are doing good!! Shawn is stable and tuff as all get out!! Keep the prayers up!! His family has been relaying this post to him and it has been helping him know we are all here for him!!! -COS
Just wanted to give you all an update on Shawn our fellow Punk Rod member. I went and saw Shawn last week and he is doing great!!! So well that he may be released in 3-4 weeks. Shawn suffered serious burns in his mishap when he was electrocuted while working on power lines in KC. He lost his right arm and right leg. He is a great striper and he told me that he wants to train himself to use his left hand to start painting again!!! He is a stronger person than I will ever be. All of you would be impressed as his room, in the Burn Center at KU med Center, is totally customized with tons of art, pictures of hot rods and of his wonderful family. You thoughts have been felt and made Shawn a stronger man and he informed me that the limbs missing are no big deal, because he has so much to live for since he has two wonderful children. ERIC los PUNK RODS
The wife & i went to vist Shawn on Sat. He is doing great & hopes to come home in 2 to 3 weeks . Like punk rodder said Shawn is a dyno . He has faced a real trail . I know if there is anyway his dad & he can make it , we will see him at the Greaserama.
wow...i was farmin when this thread took place and missed it ! wonderful to hear he is doing well!!! is he on the hamb??? anywho, pm me if theres anything i can do to help the family! like buy a new left handed panel from him or whatnot! sounds like he is a real supe kid! prayers from the reed fam...... todd
Just stumbled on to this thread...prayers going out...sounds like a tough hombre with a great spirit! When he's ready I would be honored to have him lay down some stripes on one of my rides...get well
Last I heard from his Dad down at KKOA he is back home with his family doing good!! Spiwak you are one tuff dude!! -COS
I work for KCPL and I had no idea that shawn was a member of the punk rods, but last I heard he was doing good, but thats just hear say through the company never actually had the privelage of meeting him, maybe at the greaserama.
Shawn is doing well. He is a determined man. I went and saw him at his house a few weeks back and he was just itching to get out in the garage and work on his truck!! Punk Rod Dave talked to him last week and Shawn stated that he is GOING TO DRIVE his truck down to GREASERAMA. That kicks ass!!! He will be there so if you get a chance stop by tell him hello and keep his encouragement and drive going. He will appreciate it, I am sure.
Wow I just saw this info, thank god it sounds like he is on the road to recovery. Hope to see him at Greasearama!! Take care dude!-Sololobo
thats great to hear man..... dont forget i want his first stripin peice! glad to hear shawns has such a great outlook! good for him! was hopin to make it, but, just cant afford it...again!
Shawn says he will be at greaserama for sure, cant keep a hotrodder down for long. Could not ask for a better son. Ted & Karen Spiwak (lo-buk)
Last Sunday we had a meeting down at the garage and Shawn showed up unexpected driving his truck with his dad!!! Ted not sure if you are Shawn had the biggest smile when we saw you coming down the road!
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