3 minutes ago 2009-07-05T20:55:59-07:00
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Just weeks after the fatal plane crash that took the lives of four people and left DJ AM and Travis Barker severely burned, the former Blink-182 drummer has reached out to fans to discuss his recovery, mourn his lost friends and address rumors regarding his ex-wife, Shanna Moakler.
"I want to give my deepest thanks to everyone who has helped deal with the current situation," he wrote on his MySpace Celebrity Blog on Saturday.
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He took a moment to remember Chris Baker and Charles "Che" Still, both employees and friends of his who were killed along with two pilots in the Sept. 19 Learjet crash.
"I would give up anything to have them here with us today, healthy and happy," he wrote.
On his own quest toward health, Travis will have his seventh surgery on Monday and was able to move all the fingers in his right hand today - a step he calls "huge."
"Every step seems huge at this point, and I'm doing EVERYTHING I can possibly do to get back to my kids," he wrote, noting that he's been chowing down on Jamba Juice and Wahoo's.
He went on to compliment his doctors - and address rumors regarding Shanna, who accompanied him on his drive back to Los Angeles, according to the Associated Press.
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"Despite any rumors you might have heard via my EX-wife Shanna Moakler, who I have not seen since the week I checked in, I've been treated amazingly well, both here in LA and in Georgia," he wrote. "The hospitals I've been treated at are THE BEST."
The reference to Shanna has been edited from the MySpace Celebrity blog, though it remains on Travis' personal page.
He also mentioned his musical collaborator, DJ AM, who was also burned in the crash and has since been released from the hospital.
"I got to see AM the other day," Travis wrote. "Seeing him after he was discharged was an inspiration... We are both so lucky and grateful that we are alive today."
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Pepper WWow people suck....If you cant find empathy for someone in a bad situation then you shouldnt say anything at all...Too bad it wasnt you that got burned in a plane crash...Sounds like you desreve it...DJ Slick...Victoria...Ryen....report abuseposted October 14, 2008 11:45 AM PDT
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HGI was relieved to find out that Travis and Dj AM made it out of the crash. At the same time saddened by the news of those that passed. It's very disrespectful of "DJ Slick D" "Victoria""Ryen S" and any others for the negative comments. Keep them to yourselves!report abuseposted October 13, 2008 8:19 PM PDT
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actualityI FEEL BAD 4 HIM. PLEASE BE NICE. I DONT LIKE U RYEN S.!report abuseposted October 13, 2008 7:34 PM PDT
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LinkleOMG, what a sad thing to happen to anyone....God Bless you Travis, may you heal quickly. Get well soon sweetie.report abuseposted October 13, 2008 6:34 PM PDT
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eyes_of_augustI feel so sad that he was burned. I know people who have gotten third degree burns and its horrible. It will always be fresh like it just happened.report abuseposted October 13, 2008 5:55 PM PDT
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Pomo PrincessOh and Ryan S and Victoria you people are pathetic LOSERS You people are pathetic losers, Don't you know Haters get no where in LIFE??report abuseposted October 13, 2008 5:47 PM PDT
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Pomo PrincessDJ slick your a fricken JOKE for real get a damn life! You were suck a tight DJ you wouldn't be on OMG yahoo commenting on pictures you LOSER. He almost died and here you are talking down on him, You know gods going to punish your sorry a $$ for this!!report abuseposted October 13, 2008 5:43 PM PDT
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Ryen SThis guy Travis is soo UGLYreport abuseposted October 13, 2008 3:48 PM PDT
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Judy JHe is an %@!*#. He is lucky for making thousands for being a drummer because he makes me want to puke.report abuseposted October 13, 2008 3:32 PM PDT
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sugur chigurhmay god keep blessing u...&...your Ohana (family) were thinkin' of u in Hawaii..report abuseposted October 13, 2008 3:20 PM PDT
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