I spoke with Ray at length this morning and Chase is doing very well considering he was stabbed like 14 times, and hit with a hammer! The main concern was loss of blood and 2 cuts to his liver and artery damage in his shoulder. He is actually now back in school part time and has been bugging Ray to possibly soon get back on the bike.... Long term damage may not be significant, but Ray and family are taking a wait and see attitude... Keep sending positive vibes their way!

Comming form someone that has seen my share of 10, 12 and 14 stabs to a body he is very luck. God was looking out for him. We pray that everything works out for the best....
Does anyone know who did this???

first of all never believe all you read in the paper, but this story is sort of accurate:
http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news/stories/local/01/03/0103stabbing.html

Thanks for sharing...sure makes you take stock of things. Any update on getting this nutjob off the street forever?

last I heard, he was still in jail on like 200k bond but has a slew of charges against him. btw Here is a picture Ray sent me of Chase from the hospital

and here is one Ray sent me over the weekend with these comments: "Hopefully Chase and I can make the next family day. I don't know what kind of shape he will be in tho. Attached is another pic of him a week after surgery. He is doing much better now. He is going to school 1/2 day."

If "chicks dig scars" he's gonna a pretty luck guy!

Hang tough Chase.

Hang in there Chase.......

there's lots of riding to be done...!!

doug.

Update on Chase Luxton:
His dad said this on 2-16-09
"He is doing well. He is back to school full time. The doctor hasn't released him for any strenuous upper body activity yet. He is going to physical therapy and counseling. I let him start his bike yesterday and ride it around the back yard. I thought it might give him some incentive to keep working at the physical therapy."

I know they hope to be out for the next family day....

Get better Chase.