Steve Helton's Accident Facts
10-18-2007
Today was a great and wonderful day. At 3:33 PM I received a phone call from Steve Helton. His wife, Lisa's, cell number came up on my Caller ID and I expected her to speak when I said, hello! I can't tell you how shocked I was to hear Steve say, "Hey Johnny, this is Steve." I'm thankful that the Lord saw fit to answer our prayers. Steve's voice was weak because of the extended time on the vent. He said that he remembers pretty much everything but his body is weak. He has started rehab and said that he's determined to have a quick recovery from here on out. It was a very emotional conversation at times. He said, "You are the first person I have called." That was very humbling to me personally. Steve has been like a brother to me and I can't stess how thankful I am that he is better. Times like this can cause us to take inventory of our lives and consider what things are really important. If we do that, then something good can come from a bad situation. When bad things happen, it gives us the opportunity to do something good and change things for the better. Many of you have taken the opportunity to do good things for Steve and his family and the things you all have done have be much appreciated. The love and concern you all have expressed has been amazing. Please keep Steve and his family in your prayers and thoughts as he goes through rehabilitation.
Today was a great and wonderful day. At 3:33 PM I received a phone call from Steve Helton. His wife, Lisa's, cell number came up on my Caller ID and I expected her to speak when I said, hello! I can't tell you how shocked I was to hear Steve say, "Hey Johnny, this is Steve." I'm thankful that the Lord saw fit to answer our prayers. Steve's voice was weak because of the extended time on the vent. He said that he remembers pretty much everything but his body is weak. He has started rehab and said that he's determined to have a quick recovery from here on out. It was a very emotional conversation at times. He said, "You are the first person I have called." That was very humbling to me personally. Steve has been like a brother to me and I can't stess how thankful I am that he is better. Times like this can cause us to take inventory of our lives and consider what things are really important. If we do that, then something good can come from a bad situation. When bad things happen, it gives us the opportunity to do something good and change things for the better. Many of you have taken the opportunity to do good things for Steve and his family and the things you all have done have be much appreciated. The love and concern you all have expressed has been amazing. Please keep Steve and his family in your prayers and thoughts as he goes through rehabilitation.
Thanks to you all,
Johnny
10-12-07
Steve is now completely off of the ventilator and the Kidney Specialist says Steve's kidneys will begin to work again. He is speaking-in a whisper- to Lisa and she says his mind is strong. He will be going Monday to begin rehabilitation. He and his family are thankful for your prayers and support.
Johnny 10-05-07
Steve is completely awake, still on ventilator, kidneys aren't functioning and he is very down. Keep the prayers coming.
Johnny
10-01-07
Steve is still in the Critical Care Unit. His situation has improved some but he is not out of the woods by any means. He is still on a ventilator and being semi-sedated. Once out of the Unit, he will have a very long road to recovery. The extent of the damage is still not completely known. Keep praying for him and his family.
Steve is still in the Critical Care Unit. His situation has improved some but he is not out of the woods by any means. He is still on a ventilator and being semi-sedated. Once out of the Unit, he will have a very long road to recovery. The extent of the damage is still not completely known. Keep praying for him and his family.
Johnny
9-13-07
As most of you know by now, SSGT Board Member Steve Helton was involved in a motorcycle accident September 29. He remains in the Critical Care Unit at the Tennessee Medical Center - Knoxville. In an attempt to offset the financial burden of this situation, we are asking that everyone who can make a donation to the "Steve Helton Fund" which is set up at the Tennessee State Bank. You may send a check or make a Wire Transfer into the account. Situations like this require the support of family and friends. I would appreciate all of our SSGT friends and associates coming together to help a Brother Law Enforcement Officer and his family in a time of need. Steve is a devoted family man and has dedicated over 20 years of his life to the Law Enforcement Community. Let's do what we can to help lift some of the burden of this horrible situation off the backs of Steve and his family. "Many hands make light work."
Contact information for the Tennessee State Bank provided below.
Sincerely,
Johnny Lee Smith
President
SSGT DEFENSIVE TACTICS
Send checks payable to:
Steve Helton
Tennessee State Bank
P.O Box 1260
Pigeon Forge, TN 37868
To wire transfer into the Steve Helton Fund contact:
The Tennessee State Bank
Phone: 865-453-0873
9-09-07
Dixie Stampede benefit to help officer with medical bills
PIGEON FORGE - Persons can help defray the medical expenses of Pigeon Forge Police Lt. Steve Helton by purchasing discounted tickets to the 8:30 p.m. performance Sept. 13 at Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede.
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9-06-07
I spoke with Steve Helton's wife today and the swelling in reducing on his brain. They are now slowly taking him out of induced coma. He is hopefully headed toward recovery but still in critical condition. Keep the prayers coming.
Johnny
9-04-07 at 8:30AM
Steve is running a temperature of 104 degrees. The Doctors don't know if it is pneumonia or some other infection. He is still in induced coma. Please pray for Steve and his family.
More worries for Steve's family
Johnny
09-02-07
The guy that hit Steve was drinking, no license and has a long criminal history-he's well know for his criminal activities by the law enforcement community in Sevierville and Pigeon Forge. He was involved in a hit-and-run once before. Then, just as now, he claimed HE wasn't driving the vehicle. His girlfriend was.
Johnny
8-29-07
I'm sorry to say that Steve Helton has been involved in a serious motorcycle accident-the night of the 28th. A guy driving a truck/suv clipped Steve's motorcycle causing the crash. The guy then left the scene-hit and run. He has severe head trauma and is in critical condition. Please keep He, Lisa, Taylor, and Bo in your prayers.
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