Davis leaves hospital
PFC Matt Davis is making progress daily.
More treatment and therapy ahead for BG Marine
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May 24, 2006
It is just a move of a couple of blocks, but it was a big move for Matt Davis, the Blooming Grove native hurt in Iraq while on duty with the U.S. Marine Corps.
Davis was released from Bethesda Medical Center late Monday, where he had been since May 5 being treated for injuries received in battle in Iraq.
He will still be undergoing “intensive” physical therapy and frequent medical treatments at the hospital, but has moved to a nearby residence hall along with his mother Pam, who has been at his side since he arrived from a military hospital in Germany.
Davis is showing steady improvement after undergoing numerous surgeries for his injuries. He has metal plates and pins in his left arm, but is able to walk more as his therapy continues. He remains under the care of occupational and physical therapists, as well as medical specialists for continued medical treatment of his leg and hand injuries.
A special weekend visit from his grandparents, Jimmy and Pat Davis from Waxahachie, was highlighted with a “weekend pass” from the hospital. Davis and his family, who were observing Jimmy Davis’ 70th birthday, attended a Marine function that included band performances and a demonstration by “The Platoon of 24” drill team. Marine Commandant General Michael W. Hagee was in attendance at the “Evening Parade,” and Davis and his mother were seated at the head table for the evening.
“What a way to celebrate a birthday! You can’t top this,” the elder Davis said.
The family was also surprised last Friday with four boxes of mail that finally made their way through the military postal maize to Davis’ hospital room.
“We thank God for our friends and our community. We have been amazed at the outpouring of support for Matt,” Davis’ mother Pam said.
“We firmly believe in prayer and ask for you to co0ntinue to pray for Matt and his comrades, and for their recovery,” she added.
Davis also wanted to thank her parents, Melvin and Christine Wilson, who have been taking care of the family’s home in Blooming Grove while she has been with Matt in the hospital.
Bob Belcher may be contacted via e-mail at belcher@corsicanadailysun.com.