I don't know where to start, but if you have not heard
about Jay Schultz, I am sorry to inform you via email.
Jay and Kathryn (wife)were in town last weekend (Sept
14-16) here in Chicago for a mini-reunion for the
Navy-Northwestern football game. Eleven guys from our
class were suppose to fly in for the game, but only
four of us made it due to the terrorist attacks. To
cut to the point, Jay and one other guy from the USNA
Class of 1994 were jumped while they were walking back
to my apartment in downtown Chicago. Jay was beaten
to the ground and was kicked in the head several
times. Jay is still in critical condition and has
undergone brain surgery. He is a fighter and we are
all hopeful for his full recovery. However, the
doctors are not sure how long the healing process will
take.

How you can help:
1. Pray for Jay, his wife Kathryn, and their families.

2. A few people have sent care packages (i.e. flowers,
fruit baskets, and sandwiches) to the hospital. The
outpouring of love and support so far has been
tremendous. If inclined, please continue to support
his family in this way. Jay is at Cook County
Hospital, 1835 W. Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60612.
Please DO NOT CALL THE HOSPITAL for it is too
difficult for the family to relive the events of that
night. We are trying to figure a means of
communication to keep everyone updated on Jay's
status, so please bear with us.

3. Cards or letters of encouragement to Kathryn (Jay's
wife) and Mrs. & Mr. Schultz (Carol & Bob) can be sent
to my work address:
Matt Friedlander
RailMarketPlace
Atten: Starrin Kinser
10 South Wacker Drive 13th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606

4. In preparation for Kathryn and her mom or dad to
move in with me, I purchased a queen-size bed. I am
only five minutes from the hospital. I am sub-leasing
a friend's apartment until December. There is a spare
storage room that I am in the process of converting to
a room for however long she needs to stay in the area.

Any financial support in this and other odds and ends to furnish the bedroom would be greatly appreciated. Please contact me via emai(matt_friedlander@yahoo.com) for this or otherfinancial assistance you wish to extend to Jay and Kathryn in their time of need.

5. Pit Crew Only: Becker Surfboards (310) 320-6278 or
www.beckersurf.com.

Mark and Amy Christenson have been sending out updates
to a small group of friends. The following is taken
from their emails:

September 16, 2001
Around 6 a.m. brought to Cook County Hospital in
Chicago
Critical condition
Linear skull fracture
Brain swelling
Contusion in temporal lobe
Epidural hematoma 1 mm (very small)

September 17, 2001
CAT scan showed more pronounced brain shift
Cistern (space) surrounding brain stem was becoming
less clear and more crowded
Surgery recommended

Surgery
Surgery is craniectomy and partial removal of temporal
lobe at contusion (right side)
Removed 8-1