[Dixielandjazz] Roger Krum

[Robert Ringwald]

Roger Krum is the past Exec Director of the Sacramento Jazz Festival and Jubilee.  He is also a former member of the Fulton Street Jazz Band.  

The following note is from his daughter.  


> Hello Family and Friends, 
> My dad had his heart surgery today.  He was worked on from 8:00am until 
> almost 11:00pm.  Unfortunately, he had a difficult time with the procedure; or 
> more specifically some complications from his condition and the procedure.  
> The surgeon did successfully complete four bypass' and replace one valve and 
> repair another.  So, his heart is now in good shape.  However, his lungs 
> did not fare well.  At this point, they have failed completely and he is 
> receiving 100% oxygen artificially.  This level of artificial oxygenation can 
> only be sustained for a period of time.  The next 24 to 48 hours will be 
> critical.  The hope is that his lungs will begin to heal themselves and will be 
> able to start to work on their own.  At this point they are "resting."  In 
> addition to this, he has experienced kidney failure.   Although, this is of 
> lesser concern at this point.  His doctor tells us that his chances for 
> survival are 50/50.  We were able to see him in the ICU.  He is unconscious but has 
> many nurses and doctors keeping close eyes on him. 
> We are hoping for the best and concentrating on sending all of our love to 
> my dad.  Please send him your best wishes, as well.  I will send out another 
> update when I have more information. 
> Alison 


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