On December 13th, we were playing a benefit show for Toy's for Tots along with 9 other bands at Kelly's Bleachers in Wind Lake, WI. It was an all day event with each band donating their time for a great cause. Because of the number of bands, each band played one set, approximately an hour long. We were down to our final two songs of our set when Bill Burki, our bass player, realized something was wrong. He asked for a glass of water, came back to his senses, and willed himself through "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Freebird." Nobody in the audience could tell Bill was on his way to a heart attack!
Knowing he had to get to the hospital fast, Bill and his wife raced to Waukesha Memorial Hospital and upon arriving, the big one hit! Two stents in his heart and five days later, Bill awoke to the world of the living. On Tuesday, the boys and I went to the hospital to see how he was doing. Although quite weak, he was sitting up and in great spirits. We talked about what had happened, had a few laughs, and found out how excited he was to return to the stage.
Its funny how life takes its rollercoaster ups and downs. Sideways, too! But in the end, this is all we got, so let's make the most of it. Get well soon, Bill! We need ya!! And that's as serious as a heart attack!!
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