The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly....
Rob and Sue Krentz
Rob & Sue Krentz (2007)
"Whether you are someone concerned with endangered species or border security or simply a fellow American touched by the struggle of other Americans abused by their government, after reading the following none of us should ever again complain of how tough we have it or why we can’t stand together. This woman and the lady she was helping cross the street deserves our prayers and deep respect.
God Bless them and God Bless America."
Jim Beers
Sue and I became friends about 14 years ago when we both started attending the Jaguar Conservation Team meetings. Through the years it became obvious the state and federal agencies were out of control and needed to be held accountable for their decisions. As a result of our dissention we got nicknamed the "evil twins" - a name we glory in!!
Last week I had the pleasure of staying with Sue a few days. Here's an update on her injuries.
As a result of the accident, Sue suffered 5 breaks in her pelvis, 4 in front and 1 in back. As her surgeon told her, "she got her butt busted". She now wears an external fixator (or halo) below her waist that is screwed into either side of her pelvis to hold her together as her breaks heals. She can not stand or walk but slides on a board from bed to wheel chair. Last week her surgeon said she had an abundance of new bone growth and things are looking good. This week he said she'd get the fixator off Nov 23rd. She will not be able to put any weight on her hips for at least two more months so she'll be wheel chair bound during this time.
Sue also had two cracked vertebras in her neck and a fracture at the base of her skull. She wears a neck brace to keep from compounding these injuries. I'm not sure how long she'll have to wear this contraption. Although she suffered some head trauma, it was not extensive and she's not lost a lot of memory or comprehension. She does not remember the day of the accident, but that's probably a good thing.
The tip of her right tibia was shaved off behind the knee. It was fixed soon after the accident and is healing well.
Add to all this, the man who hit her had 6 prior DUI arrests and no insurance. Her insurance has been pretty good but is now saying they may no longer pay for her therapy. Her stay in the Rehabilitation Center may soon come to an end too so pray this all gets straightened out and she gets the help she needs until fully recovered.
And then.... I called her today. She tells me the Coronado Forest Service showed up at their ranch yesterday with a Caterpillar. They intend to cut a road from the Krentz's forest allotment south through two of her neighbors' forest allotments to Hwy 80. The families were given no advance notice, no NEPA has been done and they have no say in what the Service is doing.
My first thought was why is the Forest Service cutting a north/south road through one of the drug corridors they warn everyone to avoid?? Nothing makes sense any more. What's the intent? Where's the accountability? Who's in charge of the asylum???
Sue appreciated all the cards, flowers and well wishes but she still needs your support and prayers.
ACGA has established an account to help the family with all the costs. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact their office- 602-267-1129.
Wells Fargo - Sue Krentz Recovery Fund 5206283169
Keep everyone in your prayers!!
Judy
Update on Sue Krentz
Wife of Rob Krentz, AZ rancher murdered by illegal aliens.
Most of you already know Sue Krentz was hit by a drunk drive about a month ago (article below). She and a friend were crossing the street when a car came around the corner and hit them.
Both ladies were injured and air vacced to the University Hospital in Tucson. Sue suffered severe injuries including 5 breaks in her hip, a broken leg, head injuries and several fractures in her spine. She has been in ICU in the University Hospital for the last month.
She was moved into Rehab last week and I’m here to report she’s on the mend!! Thanks to everyone’s prayers and thoughts she’s doing much better.
Sue still has a lot of surgeries and rehab to look forward, but Sue’s a fighter!!! She's set her mind to be home by Nov 18th, pray she gets to be there for their shipping!!
October 31st is Sue’s birthday. Thought you might like to send her a card or give her a call and let her know you're thinking about her.
If you call or visit, try to be brief (I know that's hard to do with Suzie), but she’s still on pain meds and they make her sleepy. If she falls asleep, it’s not because she doesn’t want to hear from you!!
Sue Krentz contact info:
Susan Krentz
Health South
2650 N. Wyatt, Rm 218
Tucson, AZ 85712
520-322-7819 (room phone #)
520-508-7596 (cell)
Several people have asked about making donation to help offset the medical costs. ACGA has established the following account to help the family. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact their office- 602-267-1129.
Wells Fargo - Sue Krentz Recovery Fund 5206283169
Please keep Sue in your prayers!! She has a long row to hoe!!
Judy Keeler
Out of Douglas comes more sad news for the Krentz family.
Sue Krentz, widow of Rob Krentz, murdered by a suspected drug scout on his ranch on March 27, was struck by a car as she was leaving St. Luke's Catholic Church on 15th Street in Douglas Saturday night. The incident occurred about 6 p.m.
Krentz was seriously injured and airlifted to University Medical Center in Tucson. She was thrown 30 feet and suffered a broken pelvis, head and facial injuries and internal bleeding, according to family friend Gary Thrasher, a Cochise County veterinarian.
She underwent surgery and has had blood transfusions. The latest word is she is conscious and in stable condition, says another friend, Douglas rancher Wendy Glenn. Glenn's daughter, Kelly, is in touch with the Krentz family, several of whom have gathered at UMC.
Thrasher added that one of those on hand at the UMC emergency room was Dr. Roland Snure, a neighbor and close friend of the Krentz family. Dr. Snure was among the speakers who eulogized Rob Krentz at his funeral service in Douglas.
The driver of the car who struck Krentz has been identified as Ramon Saucedo of Pirtleville. He has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.
Also injured in the incident was Shirley Gregory, a former Douglas High School physical-education teacher believed to be in her early 80s. Krentz was helping her across the street at sunset when they were stuck, Saucedo claiming the sun blinded him.
Glenn says Krentz and Gregory were airlifted to UMC in separate helicopters after police cleared the area to allow the choppers to land. Gregory also suffered a broken pelvis and a broken leg.
"Shirley is just a wonderful, beautiful lady, just the sweetest person," says Glenn.
As for Sue, Glenn says she had been doing better recently; she's been more able to maintain her composure when speaking of her late husband.
"On Thursday night, she was at the County Fair when they dedicated it to Rob," says Glenn. "The state land commissioner came down and presented a plaque in memory of Rob, and a lot of people got up and spoke. Sue has been at so many places where Rob has been honored, and she's done really well."
It has helped, says Glenn, that Sue has had a lot of friends and family around her. But she has also had the support of strangers and a few national political figures. Sue and four of her friends attended the recent Glenn Beck rally on the Washington Mall.
"They went sightseeing and just had a ball," says Glenn. "They all flew back together and had front-row seat right in front of Beck. It was awesome, a tremendous experience."
In the months since her husband's murder, Sue Krentz has become a reluctant symbol of the ongoing fight to take back our southern border from the people- and drug-smugglers who've become such a dominating and dangerous presence.
She knows better than anyone the threat they pose to our sovereignty and our citizens.
Sue and I have talked about this topic on numerous occasions, and we trade frequent e-mails. I have come to know her as a good person with a big heart.
And even though she's unpolished in the way she expresses herself to the media, with her emotions often on open display, she pushes on anyway.
She does so, without consideration of her flaws, because she believes it's the right thing to do, and her message needs to be heard.
That's the definition of courage. We should all have so much.
I also know she never wanted to be a symbol. She only wanted to be a wife, mom, friend and good citizen, able to live freely and without fear on her land.
She doesn't have that peace now, and hasn't for a long time, in spite of what the federal government tells us.
But she deserves it, as do all the citizens of our borderlands.
Sue needs us now. Pray for her.
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