What happened?
Scott Citron was in a very bad car accident this week. He was in LA doing some 3rd shift training and apparently on his way back to his hotel, he was in an accident, sometime around 3am late Tuesday night (early Wed morning). The car went off a fifteen foot embankment. His brother-in-law is pursuing more info via police reports.
Where is Scott?
Scott is currently in ICU (Intensive Care Unit) at Long Beach Memorial Hospital in California.
Is his family with him?
Scott's wife Jennifer is with him. Both Scott's and Jen's extended families are based on the west coast and are with them as well.
What is Scott's condition?
Scott has sustained serious injuries (numerous broken and fractured bones including legs, ankles, shoulders, ribs, vertabrae). The doctors have deliberately kept him under sedation, and will do so for another day or so. He has already undergone an operation yesterday to staunch bleeding in one leg. Scott is also currently on a ventilator - the doctors estimate that he will be taken off this system by the end of the weekend, if all goes well.
The good news is that doctors don't expect any paralysis nor brain damage as he has responded well to tests and the surgeries so far.
What can we do?
Jennifer is very grateful for all of the kind thoughts and consolations that she has already received, and is very encouraged to know how many people in our community know and regard Scott.
Flowers are not allowed in ICU and therefore, sending flowers or gifts at this point is not appropriate. Jen did say that cards would be welcome. One may also leave thoughts, prayers, and words of encouragement here in the comments on this blog. In this way, Scott can read through them when he is awake and able to.
For now, the best we can do is be patient while we keep Scott in our thoughts and prayers.
As more information becomes available about Scott's condition, we will update this blog. Feel free to subscribe using the RSS feed links in the right margin of this page.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
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It was very fortunate that Jen was already out in LA, but eventually she and the rest of the family will need to fly back and forth between NYC and LA to pick up stuff and handle things.
My suggestion is that anyone who has tons of frequent flier miles, leave a post here saying that they are willing to donate the miles to Jen.
If this is anything like what my sister went through after a car crash, it could take up to six months before Scott can leave the hospital.
Scott,
I have never met you but Stacy speaks very highly of you and she and our Adobe Dev Rel team are very concerned about you. I really hope that you will recover from this soon. Our spirit will be with you.
Sumi
Debbie and I are thinking of you (Scott and Jen) and sending you well wishes. I know that sounds so stilted, but a comment in a blog isn't exactly the easiest way to express the depth of our feelings. Get well soon, dang it!
Scott, I hope that you are able to read this soon! I was shocked and saddened to hear of your accident. I am praying today and in the days and weeks to come for your complete recovery. Scott, you're one of the good ones! Get well soon!
~ Keith
It's so hard to imagine what Scott's going through — and what Jen is going through with him. Broken bones and bruised emotions...
In lieu of flowers, I'm sending bouquets of healing energy their way.
(Scooter! Get well and get up to Portland so I can buy you a martini!)
Scott,
I don't think we've met, but I wanted to let you know that all of us here at Peachpit and Adobe Press wish you the speediest of recoveries!
Get well soon!
Victor
Victor pretty much said it for us here at Peachpit, but Scott, I'm so sorry to hear about your accident. I always enjoy hearing from you and am sending healing thoughts to you and your family.
-Charlene Will
Heal quickly, Scott! I know you will. You are so strong! You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Karyn
Scott, my friend...
I’m in shock and really sad to hear what has happen to you. My love and my thoughts are with you and Jen. I wish I could touch you and hold you hands right now. Get well soon!
Scott,
You and family are in my thoughts. I look forward to being able to buy you a drink, but for now, I'll settle for sending my best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Scott,
If you're reading all of these comments I'd say that's a great sign of your recovery. Welcome back! In the meantime, we're praying for quick healing, smart doctors, and caring family.
Blessings,
Adam Pratt
Scott,
I hope you're reading this soon.
You are a great designer, author, artist, and friend. I'm thinking of you, and look forward to seeing you again as soon as you've recovered. All my best to you and Jen.
Love,
Ole
Scott,
my best wishes and warmest thoughts are with you and Jen...
Get well soon, please!
Tomek Kuczborski
Scott --
Lee Ann and I are keeping you and Jen in our thoughts at all times. From the other side of the country, we're sending all the hope and strength and wishes possible your way. And we're joined scores more friends, colleagues, admirers and casual acquaintances than even you probably know you have.
Heal up...New York's already feeling a little emptier and will remain so until you're back.
- Michael Murphy
Scott,
I was shocked, and so sorry to hear about this. Please get well soon! I will be sending prayers your way, and to your wife and family as they support you during this difficult time.
..Phil Guindi
Scott, Jennifer and family:
Your news hit like a punch in the stomach for me. I am so saddened for what you have to go through and the long recovery it will take. Scott, you are undoubtedly special to have come through this with a decent prognosis, albeit a painful one. You are obviously meant for much in this world, and not just as a friend to the many who love you.
Get well soon and lean on all of us who are so anxious to offer support. (if for not for your sake, but for us, dammit!)
Scott,
Thinking of you and Jen and praying for a speedy recovery!
Scott,
I hate that something so awful has happened to someone so good. But surely the combined power of the thoughts, prayers, and love of all your friends and family will buoy you up and speed your recovery. I look forward to hugging you (gingerly) when you're better.
--Claudia
Dear Jen, Hang in there! We pray for Scott's speedy recovery...
When you are well enough to read this, Scott, I have some advice for you: Take advantage of the heavy medication to take your designs in a new, psychedelic direction.
Even though you may not be up to using Creative Suite right away, take some notes and make some sketches with Crayons while heavily influenced by the pain killers. Then, when you are fully recovered (hopefully soon) and no longer taking morphine (hopefully not so soon) you can refer back to your sketches as inspiration for a new dawn in the design career of Scott Citron.
And I would like to be the first to see some of your new work...soon, please.
Russell Viers
Get well soon, Scott!
Your fan,
Maxim Zhukov
Scott, Adobe NY sends encouragement and prayers your way. You are very special and very well-loved by many and we will be checking in often to see how your recovery is going. If there is anything we can do to help your family and you while you are laid up, just say the word. We'll do our best to lend a helping hand.
Warmest regards,
Lynn
Thought folks might like this info:
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
2801 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90806
The hospital has a page on their web site where you can email patients.
Scott,
Sorry to hear this news...just meet you Monday 7/21 at a CS3 class at the N.Y.Times. One day at a time and soon you'll be doing fine.
Get well soon,
ilona
Scott,
I can't begin to express what a shock this was for all of us. Scott and I and everyone at Flux and the L.A. Times is thinking of you every day and wishing for a fast recovery and return home to New York. Please let us know if we can do ANYTHING for you.
Jennifer
Scott,
All of us at the Type Directors Club are sending our very best thoughts your way. And we're looking forward to your speedy and complete recovery.
Yrs,
Charlie
Hey Scott,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. This morning, I spent quite some time reflecting on what you and Jen are going through. I can only imagine the challenge you are both facing. I will be in LA in a week and would like to visit you if it's appropriate at the time.
All my best,
Gabriel
Scott,
I was saddened to hear about your accident and across the miles am wishing you all the best in the recovery process.
You and your family are in my thoughts.
Warm regards,
Cari Jansen - Perth, Western Australia
Although we have never actually met, I do feel that in some small way at least i know you from reading your posts here and there, as well as through the IDUG community. I hope you are able to read these posts yourself soon - wishing you well and a speedy recovery from myself and the London IDUG.
Tony
Scott-
You are such a value and inspiration to this graphics community. Get well soon! My thoughts are with you and your family.
-April
Scott (and family)-
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please get well soon so I can come see you in NYC!
- Ginna Baldassarre
Scott,
I am so sorry to hear of this, you are one of the best there is (I've been touting your wonderful book all over the place, a bunch of my students have purchased it).
You are in a terrific hospital, they will take good care of you. GET WELL, MISTER!
Mari Hulick (Cleveland IDUG)
Scott and Jen,
I 2nd Sandee's comments. Or let us know if you'll be financially ok or not. While not everyone can donate. A hundred here and there can add up eventually.
Scott, on behalf of our entire group, our best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.
Kindest regards,
=jim cooper
Scott,
I hope you're reading these comments soon.
I was shocked to learn about the accident. But I have no doubt that you will recover in no time. Get well soon!
Regards,
Trish (Melbourne, Australia)
Hey Scott, it was just terrible news to hear what happened, I'm so sorry. You're in my thoughts daily, and it gives me hope to know that you're in great hands over there, and that your family is near. Sheesh ... and in the line of duty, too! Adobe should award you the Purple InDesign Training Heart. (Or maybe that should be the CMYK Heart.) Well I hope when you read this (or hear someone reading it to you) it makes you smile a bit. I wish I could be there, Scott. I hope to see you soon, banged up maybe but with some interesting tales to tell.
-- Anne-Marie
Dear Scott, I am so shocked that I came to this blog and left in disbelief, and then came back many times. I am truly at a loss or words. What I can tell you is that you are in our thoughts daily, since the unimaginable happened. Get well soon!
--Rufus
Oh, Scott!
May you have the courage and strength to fight for your recovery. You and Jen will be in our thoughts and prayers. Please, get well soon.
-Kacey Crouch
Dear Scott,
I'm in a state of sadness and disbelief that such a bad thing can happen to such a good person. Esta and I hope this goes as well as it can, and that you're recovery is swift.
We'll be following your progress here on this blog and sending our healing wishes.
Lance Jacobs, and Esta
Are there any updates? He was being sedated through the weekend. Is he out of the coma and responsive?
Ignore my plea for updates. Doofus here didn't see the posted updates. Glad to see he's making progress.
Michael Murphy has nothing but good things to say about you, and I enjoyed your Adobe Press book immensely. Best wishes for a swift recovery!
Scott,
We are thinking positive thoughts and saying prayers for your strong recovery. We look forward to helping you regain your strength with lots of pasta (Lidia wants to come and cook for you!) and the Big Man wants to pump iron with you (and we are not talking about Arnold!). We are so grateful for everyone who has taken care of you every step of the way and please let us know if there is anything we can do to help. All our love, The Peak Geek Family
(Suzanne, Jeff, Christopher and Riley)
PS I still want to learn how to cook that talipia dinner you made for us in NYC...one of the best meals I have ever had!!!
Scott, we just found out what happened. It sounds like you will make a successful recovery and we are wishing you all the best here at Noble Desktop... get better soon! -- Scott Carson and Dan Rodney
Scott,
Get well soon. May GOD give you strength to overcome the difficult time. We all pray for your speedy recovery.
Best Wishes
Sandeep Grover
Scott, you are in my thoughts. Get well soon. You're a Good Man. I know this will be a long recovery... be strong. The Orlando Chapter has you in our hearts.
— Edward
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