GetRDoneStangs
01-10-2007, 05:42 PM
I don't know if this has been posted here yet. Lets kep the young man, his family and the community in our prayers:
Vigil held for injured star football player
By BILL MILLER and STEFAN STEVENSON
Star-Telegram staff writers
Friends, teachers and parents gathered Tuesday night at New Hope Baptist Church in Weatherford to pray for Willie B. Fielder, a star football player at Weatherford High School who remained hospitalized in critical condition after a wreck Monday.
Fielder, 17, breathed on his own for a few minutes Tuesday morning after doctors at John Peter Smith Hospital briefly removed a breathing apparatus, said Jeff Brazzell, his cousin and a summer youth track coach.
"He was off the breathing machine for only five minutes," Brazzell said. "He's no better, no worse. We just have to keep on hoping and praying. It's in God's hands."
In addition to head injuries, Fielder, nicknamed B.B., has pelvic fractures and kidney injuries, Brazzell said.
"He means so much to this community," Brazzell said. "He has touched so many lives."
The 5-foot-11, 180-pound senior running back was named Offensive MVP for District 4-5A this season. He led the area in Class 5A rushing, with 1,327 yards, despite missing two games with an injury. He scored 17 touchdowns.
The collision occurred about 3 p.m. as Fielder, who was driving a 1997 Dodge Avenger to track practice, turned north onto South Main Street from Cleburne Avenue. A southbound Chevrolet pickup hit the car in the driver's door, police said.
Staff writer Martha Deller contributed to this report.
FUND FOR WILLIE FIELDER
The Weatherford Youth Association benefit fund for Willie "B.B." Fielder has been set up at Weatherford National Bank, a bank spokeswoman said Tuesday. Contributions can be made at any of the bank's branches or by mail to Box 259, Weatherford, TX 76086.
Vigil held for injured star football player
By BILL MILLER and STEFAN STEVENSON
Star-Telegram staff writers
Friends, teachers and parents gathered Tuesday night at New Hope Baptist Church in Weatherford to pray for Willie B. Fielder, a star football player at Weatherford High School who remained hospitalized in critical condition after a wreck Monday.
Fielder, 17, breathed on his own for a few minutes Tuesday morning after doctors at John Peter Smith Hospital briefly removed a breathing apparatus, said Jeff Brazzell, his cousin and a summer youth track coach.
"He was off the breathing machine for only five minutes," Brazzell said. "He's no better, no worse. We just have to keep on hoping and praying. It's in God's hands."
In addition to head injuries, Fielder, nicknamed B.B., has pelvic fractures and kidney injuries, Brazzell said.
"He means so much to this community," Brazzell said. "He has touched so many lives."
The 5-foot-11, 180-pound senior running back was named Offensive MVP for District 4-5A this season. He led the area in Class 5A rushing, with 1,327 yards, despite missing two games with an injury. He scored 17 touchdowns.
The collision occurred about 3 p.m. as Fielder, who was driving a 1997 Dodge Avenger to track practice, turned north onto South Main Street from Cleburne Avenue. A southbound Chevrolet pickup hit the car in the driver's door, police said.
Staff writer Martha Deller contributed to this report.
FUND FOR WILLIE FIELDER
The Weatherford Youth Association benefit fund for Willie "B.B." Fielder has been set up at Weatherford National Bank, a bank spokeswoman said Tuesday. Contributions can be made at any of the bank's branches or by mail to Box 259, Weatherford, TX 76086.