Gene Whitaker accodent

[HUNT LOFTIN]

Gene fell today on the first water crossing of the Buck Ridge trailhead. Emergency services carried him back to the parking lot on a flat board and drove him to the Culpeper hospital. We visited him this afternoon in the hospital. He broke his left hip in three places and was to begin the surgical process at 4 PM. He may spend the night at the hospital but they will have him up and walking shortly after the surgery. 

His wife and daughter were at the hospital when we arrived. 

Please keep him in your thoughts. It is hoped that he recovers quickly and we see him later this year. 

Thanks

Hunt

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[Carol Christensen]

Thanks for letting us know. So sorry this happened. Please keep us updated.

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On May 27, 2025, at 6:31 PM, 'HUNT LOFTIN' via Vigorous Tuesday Hikers <vigorou...@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Gene fell today on the first water crossing of the Buck Ridge trailhead. Emergency services carried him back to the parking lot on a flat board and drove him to the Culpeper hospital. We visited him this afternoon in the hospital. He broke his left hip in three places and was to begin the surgical process at 4 PM. He may spend the night at the hospital but they will have him up and walking shortly after the surgery. 

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[Josh Silverman]

I'm very sorry to hear the news.  Please keep us posted on developments.

Josh

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[Debbie Yee]

So sorry to hear about Gene’s accident. Hope he has a quick recovery ❤️‍🩹!

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[Bruce Freedman]

Thank you for letting us know. Hopefully he can recover smoothly.

Bruce 

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[Mohsen Salehi]

Thank you for letting us know:

Gene,

You are my hero, Please recover quickly.

I am now living in California, But, I did want to keep contact with all my dear vigorous hikers.

I sincerely wish you (gene) a quick recovery.

I really hope someday I have a hike with you all.

Best regards

Old Mo (now Mohsen)

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[Gene Whitaker]

Thanks for all the good wishes. Hip is all pegged and screwed together.  Doesn’t hurt now and going home tomorrow. It will be a while before I am back to hiking 😪

Thanks again,

Gene

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[Esther Park]

Hi Gene!!!!

In the middle of work, but your email caught my attention and I feel obliged to respond!!!

I'm so glad to hear you're feeling better and going home soon! 🥳 You are so strong and truly an emblem of VTH. It’s wonderful to know that you don’t feel any pain. I will miss you though. Take your time healing, and we will be waiting for you when you're ready! Wishing you a smooth recovery! 💪🌄

Esther

On May 28, 2025, at 1:04 PM, Gene Whitaker <gene...@gmail.com> wrote:



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[Bart Rhoades]

Gene,

So very sorry to hear about your accident... But very pleased to know that you are on the mend and will be back in shape to lead the Tuesday vigorous hikers!.. you are an inspiration to me and many others!...

Blessings,

Bartman 

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