Tower of Power members struck by train

[Vegas Halo Fan]

Drummer David Garibaldi and substitute bass player Marc Van Waginingen were struck by a train at Jack London Square in Oakland as they were crossing the street to Yoshi's jazz club, where the band was scheduled to perform tonight. One is said to have internal injuries.

2 Members Of Tower Of Power Struck By Train In Oakland’s Jack London Square

[arch stanton]

Didn't their mom teach them to look both ways before crossing?

[Vegas Halo Fan]

About ten years ago, I was invited to do a photo shoot for the rhythm section in a local recording studio. I spent a lot of time talking to DG. Quite a nice guy.

[wopphil]

I have never understood how people get hit by trains. Avoiding a train should be about the easiest thing in life to accomplish.

[Adam]

1 hour ago, wopphil said:

I have never understood how people get hit by trains. Avoiding a train should be about the easiest thing in life to accomplish.

we should still ban trains. @Geoff has a petition going around

[NJHalo]

Was it the Trump Train?

[Vegas Halo Fan]

Report by band leader Emilio Castillo sent out to fans on Facebook:

"I was at the hospital last night and saw David but Marc was in intensive care and I wasn't able to see him. Dave's head and face were pretty swollen and bruised but he was lucid and expected to recover. Marc came through surgery well; his internal bleeding was stopped and they were waiting for him to stabilize in order to do further testing. The doctors were cautiously optimistic. We appreciate the responses and prayers from our former bandmates, friends, and fans and we all remain hopeful and in prayer."

[Vegas Halo Fan]

Another report from the hospital:

"Marc just got out of surgery. He has four broken ribs and had some internal bleeding. Hence the surgery. Dave is bruised and sore. His main injury is fractures in his face."

[Vegas Halo Fan]

Report from someone who has spoken to David Garibaldi.

I just spoke to David and he is doing as well as can be expected. He said it all happened so fast that he can barely understand it. The good thing is he will recover. He has a few broken bones and is waiting to hear from doctors what the next steps are. He asked me to tell everyone he'll be fine and appreciates everyone's concerns. He said Mark the bass player is in worse shape than he is, but will be OK as far as he knows. Please keep them in your prayers. It was great to hear his voice.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

13 hours ago, arch stanton said:

Didn't their mom teach them to look both ways before crossing?

According to one article, a train passed in one direction and they started to cross. They didn't see another train approaching from the opposite direction.

[Spirit]

6 hours ago, Adam said:

we should still ban trains. @Geoff has a petition going around

 

They are death machines!

 

 

 

 

 

[Amazing Larry]

hit by...

[Spirit]

Instead of putting common sense train regulations in place, CA is pouring billions into these death machines made in foreign countries. 

 

 

 

[Jobu]

Bump city. 

[vlad27]

On 1/12/2017 at 11:32 PM, arch stanton said:

Didn't their mom teach them to look both ways before crossing?

 

13 hours ago, Jobu said:

Bump city. 

The lives of 2 master musicians are at stake not a time to joke - prayers and good thoughts to each man and their family 

[arch stanton]

3 hours ago, vlad27 said:

 

The lives of 2 master musicians are at stake not a time to joke - prayers and good thoughts to each man and their family 

What joke? I'm wondering how 2 grown men got themselves hit by a train

[Angel Oracle]

20 hours ago, Geoff said:

Instead of putting common sense train regulations in place, CA is pouring billions into these death machines made in foreign countries. 

 

 

 

And probably $100+ billion ultimately on a bullet train to oblivion

[Jobu]

Doctor 1: How's he doing? 

Doctor 2: We were seeing signs of recovery. BP was improving, swelling reduced. But... 

Doctor 1: No... 

Doctor 2: Unfortunately, yes. Someone made a joke on the Internet. It wasn't even that funny. 

Doctor 1: Have there been any thoughts and prayers? 

Doctor 2: Some, but not nearly enough. He's destabilizing. 

Doctor 1: When will people learn?!? 

-fin-

[Jobu]

Also, bump city is a great album. I could have been acknowledging that. 

 

I wasn't, but I could have been. 

[wopphil]

Well done, Jobu. I laughed.

[wopphil]

And then I instantly sent thoughts and prayers.