For Adrian

On Saturday, February 15th, Adrian Langford was departing the Palm Avenue Parking Garage on his way into work as a pedestrian. An 87-year-old man lost control of his vehicle entering the pedestrian area at a high rate of speed directly in front of the stairs and elevators pinning him off the ground against the pay to park meters at the base of the stairwell directly in front of Lemon Tree Kitchen and Buddy Brew.

First responders and Sarasota Police Department staff were on site within minutes. Three policemen supported Adrian's weight while the fire department moved debris in order to extricate Adrian from a horrific scene.

He was intubated by EMS as he was rushed to Sarasota Memorial Hospital as a Trauma Alert patient. The Trauma, Orthopedic and Vascular Surgeon performed a 7 ½ hour procedure to try and save his right leg.

Unfortunately, even after the heroic efforts by the SMH Team on Tuesday, February 18th, he underwent another 3-hour procedure to amputate his right leg. Adrian had his final surgery today. It may be his final procedure but it is the beginning of a long journey of recovery with the goal to return to the industry and position he loves. That goal will require a lot of time, physical therapy and the right prosthetics.

 Life is so simple and so random, asking for love for him and his family. I know he will come out on top as he always does, but just want everyone to look around yourselves at the people you love and cherish and know that anything can happen at any time, and you shouldn't neglect those who care for you and those you care for. Please take a minute out of your day to say I love you to those around you, in a blink of an eye they can be gone and its never fair, but we shouldn't take advantage of the time we think we have here. I love you all.