Posted by: Kale BeersUpdates on Preston's condition have been emailed periodically by Coach Longo as he receives information from Mr. Ted Plevretes and the doctors. If you are not already receiving the updates and would like to, please email coach Longo directly at Longop@lasalle.edu and request to be put on the email list. Thank you for your support and prayers.
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On Saturday, November 5th La Salle freshman linebacker Preston Plevretes sustained a devasting hit while covering a punt toward the end of the Explorers game at Duquesne. The hit caused a substantial brain injury which produced swelling and bleeding that required surgery to alleviate.
It was later discovered that during the time between suffering the hit and being rushed to the hospital in Pittsburgh he also suffered a stroke.
Preston remains hospitalized at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh and shows slow signs of improvement.
If you would like to post a message to Preston or the Plevretes family please send an e-mail to lasallesid1@aol.com Please title the message "Preston" in the subject line so we can readily identify your message. Your thoughts will be posted below as they are received.
Thank you for joining the Plevretes and La Salle University families in praying for one of our own.
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I just want to say that I've been keepin Preston,Perry, and the rest of the family in my thoughts and prayers..and that I hope he gets well soon.....
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We will keep you & Your Family in our prayers.
God Bless
Harry & Linda Bingaman
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As a friend and colleague of Coach Petitte as well as a high school athletic trainer myself, I have been very concerned about Preston Plevretes and his recovery from this devastating injury. My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with him, his family and the La Salle football team.
Karen Flint
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Our sincere thoughts and prayers to Preston, Tammy, Ted, Perry and the entire
La Salle football family. Preston, we know that you are a tough kid and will give 100% to fighting back from this. Keep making some progress each day and you'll be on your feet in no time!
The Herstich Family, Bethlehem, PA
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Preston, Tammy, Ted, and Perry - We keep you in our thoughts and prayers all day long. We wish for Preston's recovery.
Hamm Family
River Edge, New Jersey
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To: Ted, Tammy, Preston & Perry:
I want you to know that Preston and your entire family are in my daily thoughts and prayers. Keep strong, keep the faith and NEVER stop believing. "By my stripes you are healed......thus says the Lord" - it is written!
Coach Gary Dorsi
Marlboro Pop Warner
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Preston and the Plevretes family.
- The Jump Family
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Our prayers are that Preston takes his drive and determination and uses it to battle back from this injury. May God give him and his family the strength to join together in this time of need. Our prayers also include the entire LaSalle family which has been touched by this event. We have sent word to all the prayer warriors we know to include Preston in their prayers. May God who is the Great Physician put His hand on Preston and work a miracle.
Our love and care,
The McCormick Family
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We want to wish Preston and the entire Plevretes family all of our best, our hopes and our prayers for a speedy recovery. If there is anything we can do; we would be more than happy to. We have been down a similar road in our family. We know the fear and the pain. But we also know the hope and the faith. Preston will "tough it out". All of you will be the stronger for this (I am sure you already know that). We are all thinking of you (thought you should know that as well).
The Cornely Family (Jake #40)
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The Christian Brothers at La Salle continue to pray for Preston's complete recovery, and our prayers go out to his family and friends. I had the pleasure of having Preston in class for two semesters last year and thoroughly enjoyed his effervescence and upbeat spirit. I know his character and determination will enable him, with God's help, to overcome this tragic injury. God bless you,
Brother Dave Rogers
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As one of three daughters of Coach Petitte I would like to send my sincere heartfelt prayers and faith with Preston's family, team, and friends.
I have watched my father for 28 years put his whole huge heart into his players as the sons he does not have, each one of them. Preston is one great son to my dad and defensive player , he will use his skills off the field now and show us! Preston's injury has touched and reached so many people and made so many cherish each other more and open there eyes. Pleveretes family please remember that faith can move mountains, so many people have newly developed faith or stronger faith because of Preston. He is strong and will be stronger, he is lifting his weights internally right now and will show us. Go # 45!
Ami Hays
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Preston and Family:
We want you to know you have been in our prayers daily since we heard of your accident. We're continually lifting you and your family up in our prayers. We know that our God is the great physician and healer and we pray earnestly that he will restore you to full recovery soon. We have also asked our Church to pray for you. Thinking of you.
Love in Christ,
The Creighton Family (CJ #32)
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Preston and his family during this
very difficult time. May our Lord hold you in his hands and bless you
with the power of his healing.You are in our hearts as we pray for your
recovery, as well as for peace of mind for the entire family. With love,
The Lewis Family (Eileen, Gary, and Andrew Lewis '08)
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May God bless you and your family during painful time.
My prayers are with you.
Matt Smith
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Mary Jane and Stephanie Szulborski, class of 2006.
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As someone who has been around football all of my adult life, I can't even imagine what Preston's family is going through.
The entire Saint Peter's College Athletics Department is praying for this young man. We hope the he fully recovers and will
be able to make the trip with the team Jersey City in 2006.
Dan Drutz
Sports Information Director
Saint Peter's
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Preston
Family and friends our prayers go out to Preston in hope of a speedy and full recovery.
May God Bless
Brian & Leora Muschko
Craig Muschko Sophomore at La Salle
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prayers of all our prayer group here in atlanta are with Preston and his family.
John Keane 66
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To the Plevretes Family,
We are all saddened to learn of the injury that Preston sustained in the football game.
My family promises to pray for his successful recovery. We will also pray that his family
be given the spiritual wisdom to turn directly to god and ask him for guidance and inner peace.
God Bless,
The DeFazio's
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Preston you are in my prayers and will be until you are back on that field or doing
whatever you want to be doing. I wish you a speedy recovery and want to thank
you for making me welcome at LaSalle.
-Wes Emme #44
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We think of and pray for Preston and the Plevretes family everyday.
Keep on fighting, #45, and we'll keep praying for your speedy and
complete recovery.
The Sipics Family
Whitehall, PA
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Good Luck with everything and when you get back if you need anything feel free to ask.
Chad Morrow
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Preston,
You are in my thoughts every single second I have in a day. I miss my
phones calls every Sunday after a game. I keep my cell phone close to me
because I know I will recieve a call from you very soon. They say, one of
the greatest thing about coaching is how coaches impact many young athletes
lives. But in this case, Preston, as a former athlete of mine, inspired my
life tremedously in many different ways. Preston, keep fighting. We all miss
you and love you.
Love your Coach,
Bobby Acosta
Marlboro HS
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We pray for you, Preston, and your family. We pray that the message of faith, hope,
and love comes through loud and clear. We can and will pray that God will refresh you,
Preston, and your family's spirits as the healing process continues.
JJ Luney's godparents,
Carl Anthony and Mary Joseph,
are cheering for your next moves.
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Tammy, Ted, Preston and Perry
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Frugard
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We were so very sorry to hear of your injury. Please be assured that as a La Salle family you
and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that our almighty Father blesses you and
your family in a special way through his Son, Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, during this difficult
time in your life.
Walt, Jane, and Matt Lambie
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Preston, our prayers are with you and our hearts go out to you and your family.
Hang in there and keep fighting. Youre warrior man, and I know you'll pull through.
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To Preston and the Plevretes family.
I wanted to wish you all the best of luck with the
recovery. I hope everything works out for you guys.
God bless.
James Walker
Head Soccer Coach
Duquesne University
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From one La Salle football family member to another, the Smith's are wishing
Preston a full recovery and are keeping the entire Plevretes family in their prayers!
kevin smith "04"
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yo buddy,
pull through, you're in all our prayers and we're awaiting you're come back. we're here for you.
-perez
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To Preston and Family,
We were saddened to hear of your injury. We are all thinking of you and keeping
you in our prayers. We wish you a successful recovery and the support and love of many
friends, family and teammates.
Warm regards,
Tim Murray and the Marist College Athletics Department
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Prayers for Preston!
Love from Mrs. Lindenmuth, a friend of La Salle.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you Preston and your family as you go through this trying time. Mercy
is a wonderful hospital, my father had double bypass surgery there a few years back and they treated us
well and the medical staff was excellent. I pray for a full recovery and for God to provide the comfort and
support you and your family need now and in the future as you recuperate and rehabilitate.
Sincerely,
Shaney Rudar
Coach, Duquesne University Majorettes and Dukettes
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i'll be praying that your roar to recovery is paved with blessings and miracles.
sincerely, marianne dooley, class of '75
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As a member of the Duquesne Marching Band, I was present at that game on that tiresome day. As I watched
you being wheeled off I hoped that you would recover quickly. I did not realize all that you have suffered so
much since then. I wish you the best of recovery in your days to come.
Dave Galpern
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You have a whole lot of Explorers behind you, who are praying for your recovery.
G-D bless you.
Mark L. Belas
Class of 1974 and 2000
Palatka, Florida
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I am a member of the Duquesne University colorguard in the marching band. My heart
truly goes out to you. I will keep Preston and his entire family in my prayers.
God Bless you all as you go through such a difficult time.
Stephanie Shook
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You are thought of often and you are in our prayers.
