And It Gets Even Sadder
Just when you thought this story couldn't get anymore tragic, it does. I'm warning you. This might completely ruin your Saturday night.
UPDATE: TMZ removed their original story and corrected it. Publicists for Travis Barker and DJ AM said their sources are telling lies. Chris' wife was not about to go into labor at the time of the crash. That was also not the reason why they traveled on the Learjet. She's not even pregnant.
TMZ reports that Travis Barker and his friends weren't originally supposed to be on that Learjet last night. Earlier yesterday, Travis' assistant, Chris Baker, found out his wife was about to go into labor. Travis promised Chris that he would do whatever he could to get him home as quickly as possible. They learned that the fastest way to get from South Carolina to Van Nuys was to travel by private jet.
Travis doesn't usually fly by private plane, but did it so that Chris could be with his wife.
We all know what happened next. Four people including Chris were killed in the crash after midnight. Chris' wife went into labor this morning. They also have another child together.
Travis and DJ AM are currently being treated at a burn center in Augusta, GA. People reports that Shanna Moakler has flown from Los Angeles to be with Travis. Her mother said they haven't told Travi's kids yet until they know more. Travis reportedly suffered burns from the waist down.
One of DJ AM's friends told E! News that his face is very burned. The friend said, "More than 50 percent of his body is burned and the worst is on his face." He has been put in a doctor-induced coma so he can undergo skin grafts.
There is a whole lot of sadness on this one post. On that note, I think this is our cue to crawl into bed with a big bottle of anything alocholic.
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Holy hell I just saw what a third degree burn looks like. Not a good thing to see when you're about to go to bed, let me tell you.
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"I want a butt ugly slut with a bad drankin' problem and jealous old man in jail "- Roger Alan Wade
sorry for double post there,
Not all the memories were bad I remember wheel chair races down the hall and the nurse Mabel locking them up from us.She really got in trouble for it. The most insulting part was that I was put in a crib and I was 9 yrs old. LOL. I was very offended and refused to pee in the bedpan. Did a very strange flip out of the crib to go to bathroom.But those who are a little more mature may remember the tripods that held glass coffee pots on the table?? Well that thing collapsed full of boiling coffee and I was sitting with chin on table. Next thing I remember was a wild ride in the car.
Not all the memories were bad I remember wheel chair races down the hall and the nurse Mabel locking them up from us.She really got in trouble for it. The most insulting part was that I was put in a crib and I was 9 yrs old. LOL. I was very offended and refused to pee in the bedpan. Did a very strange flip out of the crib to go to bathroom.But those who are a little more mature may remember the tripods that held glass coffee pots on the table?? Well that thing collapsed full of boiling coffee and I was sitting with chin on table. Next thing I remember was a wild ride in the car.
Not to get into a whole religious thing here, but I've always been taught that God's greatest gift to mankind is free will. I don't believe He's sitting up there "letting" things happen, good or bad, to anyone. I think things just happen. Look at it this way, do you ever question when good things happen? No. We only question God when bad things happen.
I'm not trying in any way to be argumentative, I'm as horrified by this as anyone. I just think that when things like this happen, its human nature to place blame, because this truly isn't fair. No one deserves a fate like this. This poor woman doesn't deserve to have to deal with this for the rest of her life. But this isn't anyone's fault, including God's, if you believe in Him. I happen to, but I promise I'm not a Jesus freak or anything.
I don't know, just my two cents I guess.
Submitted by AshleyDevin on September 20, 2008 - 10:46pm.
Very devoted dad...even to Shauna's daughter from de la Hoya. Sad.
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AshleyDevin, adding to my post before this one about seeing Barker with kids at a restaurant---I remember a little girl with him that was hispanic and I was wondering at the time if it was de la Hoya's daughter. Not sure if it was, but he was absolutely watching over her and doting over her along with the other child, a son. So, I definitely agree with you.
% Mortality rate of deep burns = age + Total Body Surface area burned.
It's a bad situation for both of them.
TMZ pulled this story, so hopefully it isn't true.
Never been a big Barker fan (Although I like "All the Small Things"), & I agree that his fights w/ Shanna were incredibly juvinile & uncomfortable.
I used to watch "The Simple Life," & I remember when DJ AM showed up to surprise Nicole on Season 2. He seemed like a really nice guy.
Regardless, I can only wish what is best for those involved. Like others have said, I cannot imagine the pain, & I don't think I'd wish it on a loved one. (OF course if it was the father of my son with a chance of surviving, I might feel differently -- who knows?) I just wish peace for all involved, whatever that means.
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Submitted by onthebrink on September 20, 2008 - 8:50pm.
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I don't blame you for not wanting to take a stroll down memory lane. I cry like a baby when I burn my finger on the curling iron or when I try to cook so trying to imagine what these two guys are going through is really scary.
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"I want a butt ugly slut with a bad drankin' problem and jealous old man in jail "- Roger Alan Wade
Glad to help clear it up, just usually don't go into those memories very often. Like I said, i only had 2nd degree, Adam apparently has 3rd since I read he had surgery for grafts.
Submitted by onthebrink on September 20, 2008 - 11:14pm.
I just wanted to say that when you are burned you cannot stand anything touching you.
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OK nevermind the kitten / chinchilla flood.
You reminded me of an ex who got burned on the leg with a motorcycle muffler while riding and although it was all healed by the time i had met him he could not stand having that area touched because it was so very sensitive
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"I want to humble myself in front of a task like embroidery."
As much as I'm not much of a fun of either and thought the whole thing with Barker and Moakler was insane, I remember seeing Barker at a Johnny Rocket's restaurant alone with his kids, absolutely focused and doting on them. He seems like a pretty good father and after seeing those kids having fun with their dad at the restaurant, it's going to be heartbreaking when those kids find out about their father. Hopefully he pulls through, especially for their sake.
Submitted by luvmehateme on September 20, 2008 - 8:41pm.
I remember reading the opening line of this book by this guy that was writing about the religious family he grew up in.
It went something like "Growing up, I remember hearing about how you should do this or that or go will punish you, go to this or that or God will make you pay. I remember not really fearing God, but wondering why he was such an asshole."
When shit like this happens, I always remember that. If he does exist, why is he such an asshole?
This is sad. I mean, as his wife was in labor? What kind of shit is that?????
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No kidding. There was a tragedy a few years ago in my state where a child was singing Christmas carols with his family, on the way home in the car from somewhere festive, when a plane crash caused some part of the plane to hit their car and decapitate that poor child. I mean, seriously, how can there possibly be a God that would let such hideous senseless and random things happen?
Personally, I think humankind's need to have a god to explain the randomness of the universe makes more sense than an all-knowing, all-seeing deity who would allow such things, and much much worse, to go on.
Submitted by onthebrink on September 20, 2008 - 8:44pm.
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Thanks for clearing that up. I probably got the small animal thing confused with some other medical condition or maybe I just made it up without realizing it. SIlly me.
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"I want a butt ugly slut with a bad drankin' problem and jealous old man in jail "- Roger Alan Wade
Submitted by FritoDorito on September 20, 2008 - 10:45pm.
Unfortunately, that is true.
-"Republicans are just democrats that have been mugged."
Submitted by FritoDorito on September 20, 2008 - 11:08pm.
Maybe I had a false memory about the whole chinchilla thing, because I haven't found anything about it on the web.
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Never heard of that but if it's true i wish them an inundation of kittens aned chinchillas at both their rooms.
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"I want to humble myself in front of a task like embroidery."
This is awful, awful AWFUL.
I have a heinous confession to make...I loved Travis and Shauna's reality show on MTV....and he honestly came across as a stand up guy, so I've always kind of liked him. Very devoted dad...even to Shauna's daughter from de la Hoya. Sad.
My heart goes out to Chris' wife...devastating. I'm not sure if there's a god, but when I hear about stuff like this, I can't help but wonder why, if there is a god, He would let something like this happen. Ugh.
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Submitted by luvmehateme on September 20, 2008 - 8:41pm.
When shit like this happens, I always remember that. If he does exist, why is he such an asshole?
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I don't know but if he is indeed the big asshole in the sky, then it makes perfect sense that a lot of the people that worship him follow suit and are assholes too.
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"I want a butt ugly slut with a bad drankin' problem and jealous old man in jail "- Roger Alan Wade
I just wanted to say that when you are burned you cannot stand anything touching you. I was burned,second degree over chest and abdomen as a child and there is nothing that relieves the pain. When they finally bandaged me and got the wound away from air it helped. but i couldn't move because your nerves are raw and even cotton gauze was agony. I feel so much for travis and adam they have a rough road and so does the families of lost ones. God speed to them and God help the others.
Submitted by Mrs.Kravitz on September 20, 2008 - 5:32pm.
I am reminded at times like these that it's a good idea to "shower the people you love with love
Show them the way that you feel."
"I don’t wanna forget the present is a gift
And I don’t wanna take for granted the time you may have here with me
‘Cause Lord only knows another day is not really guaranteed..."
hugs and smooches for all my dlisted friends.
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xoxoxoxo, right back at ya, Mrs. K.
I am extremely grateful for all my loved ones, especially my "fake" Dlisted friends. ;)
How horrible for a father to die only a few hours before his child's birth!
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too sad; all in my prayers they all heal soon from this tragedy.
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I remember reading the opening line of this book by this guy that was writing about the religious family he grew up in.
It went something like "Growing up, I remember hearing about how you should do this or that or go will punish you, go to this or that or God will make you pay. I remember not really fearing God, but wondering why he was such an asshole."
When shit like this happens, I always remember that. If he does exist, why is he such an asshole?
This is sad. I mean, as his wife was in labor? What kind of shit is that?????
-"Republicans are just democrats that have been mugged."
Prayers and love to everyone involved. Dear God how do you respond to this kind of news. Genuine sympathy, empathy, apologies, condolences and very real prayers to the families and victims.
Of course I end up reading this post while listening to sad music...damn, life is so hard, confusing, difficult, and just so unfair sometimes. Nothing but peace, love and blessings...=/
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Maybe I had a false memory about the whole chinchilla thing, because I haven't found anything about it on the web.
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"I want a butt ugly slut with a bad drankin' problem and jealous old man in jail "- Roger Alan Wade
If man had been meant to fly, it would be legal for me to hurl them off cliffs.
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Terrible story. My heart goes out to family and loved ones.
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Submitted by LOVE ANDERSON on September 20, 2008 - 8:25pm.
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I know. This whole ordeal is gut wrenching.
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"I want a butt ugly slut with a bad drankin' problem and jealous old man in jail "- Roger Alan Wade
FritoDorito on September 20, 2008 - 10:19pm
I kind of figured he was a bit better than the normal fare of HollyWeird, he loves his kids, they seem to keep him grounded.
That's what makes it so much sadder, the irony of it, you know Travis was totally all in about getting this man to be there for the birth of his kid.
...I am aka BRADIFUL BITCH, I SWEAR!!!...
My sincere condolences to the deceased and their loved ones..
and prayers for full recovery for DJ AM and Travis.
Just shows you how quickly ones life can change..
this is very sad.
my god! this is just awful.
Has anyone else ever heard about there sometimes being small furry animals like kittens and chinchillas in burn units? It's supposed to be very soothing and feel good on the burned skin to have something cuddly rub up against the damaged skin.
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"I want a butt ugly slut with a bad drankin' problem and jealous old man in jail "- Roger Alan Wade
I heard about this earlier on and cried. I dunno if she knew when she was having the baby that he died, but imagining the pain of this new wife kills me. ____________________________________________
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Neither of them is out of the woods yet. Either one can still die from this. They're probably both intubated and on ventilators at this point. LOTS of complications from burns. :(
Submitted by Mrs.Kravitz on September 20, 2008 - 10:02pm
Right back atch'ya
Submitted by fuckingclassy on September 20, 2008 - 9:33pm.
His family will get over it? The fuck?! Have you EVER lost anyone close to you? Especially a spouse/significant other? Did you just "get over it?" Have some compassion for fucks sake.
So, if you ever lose anyone close to you, just keep it to yourself, and get over it. You seem to think it's an easy thing to do.
Submitted by FritoDorito on September 20, 2008 - 10:16pm
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You're reading my mind. I was just thinking that child will grow knowing his/her father died trying to be there to see him/her into this world.
Jesus, it's just so fucking sad.
Submitted by LOVE ANDERSON on September 20, 2008 - 8:13pm.
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I've never read or heard any accounts of Travis being less than a stand up guy, even when he made the bad decision of hooking up with Paris Hilton. With all of the superficiality that goes on Hollywood, it's nice to hear about someone in that world who has more than an ounce of human decency.
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"I want a butt ugly slut with a bad drankin' problem and jealous old man in jail "- Roger Alan Wade
Good Night Joanne
Submitted by speakit on September 20, 2008 - 8:12pm.
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I feel for the baby as well. Imagine having your birthday on the anniversary of your father's death every year. For Chris' wife, this is going to be a wound that is opened again and again as each year passes.
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"I want a butt ugly slut with a bad drankin' problem and jealous old man in jail "- Roger Alan Wade
Tragic. I hope dlisters know that I wouldn't wish any harm on my worse enemy. Good night all and give your loved ones an extra hug (those of you that can)
omg, Travis was trying to be a stand up guy.
I should have waited to come back for an update until tomorrow, this is just heart breaking.
And DJ AM, God have mercy on him.
I don't think I would want to survive like that.
All these families, all now in pieces and sorrow.
Damn.
...I am aka BRADIFUL BITCH, I SWEAR!!!...
That is devestatingly bad news. Chris' poor wife. How terrible for all involved.
Submitted by gyeah on September 20, 2008 - 10:05pm.
Submitted by FritoDorito on September 20, 2008 - 10:20pm.
I would be going fucking crazy if I were her. I would be a wreck. I hope that she is surrounded by people who love her so she can get through this difficult time.
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Yes hopefully she has a strong support system. This is fucking unthinkable, i'm still trying to wrap my head around it.
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It's such a horrible twist of fate, it's really difficult for it to be conceivable. That's the stuff nightmares are made of.
Everyone close to them must be feeling every spectrum of emotion. I don't think I'm exaggerating.
Well I'll just cuddle up in my bed with a bottle of wine and Bill from Tokio Hotel.
It's nice there's a "get well soon" website for Travis, but is there one for Chris' wife and family? They are the ones who really need the moral support .
Submitted by Madam Pince on September 20, 2008 - 10:32pm.
This reminds me that Eric Clapton was supposed to be on the helicopter with Stevie Ray Vaughan when it crashed.
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Well said Frito
Get well DJ AM and Travis
fucking classy says : On a different note, who cares about some random Chris guy.
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Not some random guy who's wife was in labor, you douchebag.
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