MORE STRENGTH
FOR PHILLIP "PIXS"
MERCHANT
Artist in Critical
Condition following
STX Shooting
Phillip "Pixs" Merchant,
a member of the D.A.P.P. Band and the former bassist for Midnite
remains in critical condition at an STX hospital after being shot several
times outside of a concert that took place at the Frontline Nightclub in St.
Croix on January 9, 2009. Phil and his bredren Shiloh
were outside of the venue when shots were fired from an AK-47 being wheeled
about by an unknown gunman.
Pixs was rushed to the hospital,
and the bullets were removed, but he sustained substantial internal damage
to his spleen, liver, pancreas and small intestine. Several days
later, fluids and mucous began to build up in Phil's lungs, which had
also been punctured. Lung surgery was initially prescribed, but was
postponed after his symptoms improved slightly.
Phil remains in critical condition
in the hospital's Intensive Care Unit. Phil did not have any
sort of health insurance, so any contributions that can be made through his
PayPal account will go a long way towards shifting the energy on a
financial level.... Please keep Phil in your thoughts and send your
contributions to dappband@yahoo.com.
1/26/09 Update: Phil is still in
ICU. He is still fighting pneumonia & a serious infection. His chances for
survival have improved though. Please continue to keep sending positive
vibes his way & sending prayers to the Most High. Family and friends give
thanks for the continued support...it means alot to all of we. He knows how
much everyone is praying for him.
The next bredren Shiloh is also still in the hospital. He had serious
injuries to his leg and just underwent another sugery a couple days ago.
Still not sure when he will be released.
Donations for phil can be made thru his PayPal
dappband@yahoo.com any & all help is
apprecialoved as he is going to have a very long recovery time.
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