Shipmates: One of our association members (John Correia) is currently in the hospital after suffering an accident to his right hand. I just spoke with John and he is in really good spirits and has a great attitude about recovery. His surgeon says they are focusing on him continuing to use his right hand at this time. He lost most of his index finger and has more damage to other fingers. The doc doesn’t know at this time if he will lose any additional digits. There will be a few months of physical therapy, and maybe more surgery. At this time he doesn’t know the extent of his hospital stay. He is a trooper and I am sure the outcome will be satisfactory. Keep him and Sonia in your thoughts and prayers.