» Hail to the King, Baby.

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Speak of the Devil, and he will appear. A few days after my last post, Brewce called. He was transfered to Columbus, Ohio for rehab. With Amber by his side, he was able to visit his brother on day passes. He had made incredible progress. He still missed Skatopia, proving his love for Skateboarding is Legendary.  Eventually, he asked the doctors if he left if they’d arrest him. The kindly signed him out.

Hail to the King Baby, Brewce is back at Skatopia. All the worries and fears over lasting effects of his injury have been put to rest. He is doing great. He explained that the impact from the exploding tire compounded with a previous injury from his childhood. Given sufficient rest, he plans to skateboard as soon as possible.

Who knows what really happened when that tire hit his head. Some say, it unleashed Battle Bot Brewce. Others say he made a pact with the devil. Whatever it was, he has assured me Skatopia is taking a new direction; The desire to fill the farm with concrete is now secondary to the craze that’s consumed him. Speakers, Skateboards, Construction… Bigger, Large, Triumphant, Brewce will build a thrown as pope and a legend of skateboarding.

About the last post: I am one of the few who do not live at Skatopia.  Some “locals” dislike the fact an “outsider” (non-resident) is deeply involved.  They do not see the organization behind the scenes work.  And when Brewce was gone, some like Eric Martin, had changed passwords even during Bowl Bash to further his personal goals… whatever those are.  At the time Brewce needed us the most, some were petty and juvenile.

Brewce told me today,

“There are many who think they’re in charge. They’re in for a rude awakening.”

Tags: Accident, Brewce Martin, Future Plans, Hospital, Quotes, Skatopia
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» Brewce Martin in Critical Condition

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

Update #3 Tuesday, June 23th, 2009

Brewce has been moved out of the Intensive Care Unit at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. He is now able to eat, communicate, and is on the long road to recovery. He is unable to attend Bowl Bash XIV which starts Thursday.

We ask you keep up the positive energy and keep him and the the safety of all those traveling to Bowl Bash in your prayers.

We’re all exhausted.

Amber has barely left Brewce’s side since the accident. Brandon has been going back and forth from working at Skatopia to visiting his father at the Hospital. And I, Foo, have been on the phone and myspace all day speaking to bands and Brewce’s well wishers.

We’re very grateful for having friends and family such as you. The positive outpour of energy is exactly what Brewce needs. Keep it up. He is doing better, but he isn’t out of the woods yet. Due to the type of injury, doctors have advised against visitors. What Brewce needs now is a quiet recovery. We ask instead you help out at Skatopia instead of coming to the hospital.

Bowl Bash XIV is still on.
This year’s Bowl Bash is a very special one. I chose the theme of Aspiration. Skatopia is Brewce’s Aspiration since his first mini-ramps out of doors in his bedroom. This Bowl Bash, musically and event wise, was one of mine. Over 100 bands are preforming: Folk, Punk, Bluegrass, and Metal. Green Jelly will be recording a live CD Friday and Saturday night. All the bands are playing for free making the entry free.

If you cannot make it out to Skatopia or Bowl Bash to help or attend, we are asking you donate money for concrete. When Brewce recovers we want to show him Skatopia met his aspirations and poured more concrete.

Click Here to Donate for Concrete.

Last night I was informed, that Brewce Martin was injured and transported to a regional hospital.

Brewce had received major head trauma when a tire exploded in a tire shop near Skatopia. Surgery was preformed to relieve pressure around his brain caused by swelling. I have just gotten off the phone with the Cabell-Huntington Hospital where he is still in the ICU and listed under Critical condition as of June 18th, 2009 7:47PM.

Bowl Bash XIV 2009 will still be going on. We ask all bands, skaters, and patrons to attend to show love and support for Brewce Martin and his skateboarding legacy. You may find the band list at: http://skatopia.us/events/bowl-bash/bowl-bash-xiv/

Skatopia: 88 Acres of Anarchy the documentary about Brewce Martin, Skatopia, and his vision will have a sneak peak on Saturday June 27th at the Bowl Bash. From there, it will Premiere at the Acefest in New York. Further information the Premeire can be found at: http://acefest.bside.com/2009/films/skatopia88acresofanarchy_acefest2009
http://www.skatopiathemovie.com/

While Brewce and the Skatopia family appreciates your show of support, please avoid calling if at all possible, to keep the lines free for hospital related calls. Brandon would appreciated a well needed break.

-Foo

The Original Posts:

Date: Jun 18, 2009 8:37 AM
Subject: Pray for Brewce Martin, SkatePope
Body: Brewce “The Skate Pope” Martin was admitted to Cabell-​Huntington hospital last night. He is currently in the Intensive Care Unit under “Critical” condition. This was confirmed June 18th, 2009 at 8:35am.

When further information becomes available I will post it.

Foo

Date: Jun 18, 2009 1:43 AM
Subject: pray for Brewce
Body: The Pope was in a terrible accident and was lifeflighted to a hospital in huntington though he’s in very bad shaped with brain swelling he’s fighting through Pray for Brewce send him positive vibes to huntington pass this along

Henry

Tags: Accident, Bowl Bash XIV, Brewce Martin, Concrete, Critical Condition, Skatopia, Skatopia the Movie
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