<VV> John Fitch is FINE

[Brian]

Received from a friend of John ref his recent adventures.

Subject: FW: John Fitch is FINE
Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:21:57 -0500

Unbelievable Saga....open the 2 links for the Story, then see my letter to follow:  Another story link here:
http://www.countytimes.com/articles/2012/01/09/news/doc4f0b231f5c58c575188794.txt 
 
And here:
Salisbury, Conn - State Police Troop B has confirmed that 94 year old John C. Fitch of Salisbury has been found safe in a neighboring Massachusetts town. No other information is available at this time.
http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/connecticut/silver-alert-issued-for-salisbury-man 
 
From: Terry Dunne [mailto:tr7terry at hotmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 1:50 PM
Subject: RE: John Fitch is FINE
 
John is FINE.....after a day of adventure..... for us all.  He was due to be discharged from Noble Horizons this week.  In preparation for that, he had asked to have his Station Wagon Mercedes at The Home, (that was parked in the first parking space, in view of the Main Entrance.)  He was not given the keys, but had a plan with me, to begin packing his clothes, gifts, paperwork, etc., into the Mercedes with me, on Monday after lunch.  
 
On Sunday, as seen on the Security Camera tape, he walked himself out of the Building, without word to staff, or anyone else....walked straight to his car, without any difficulty, (after using a wheel chair for the past 3-4 weeks) and drove off at about 11:30 am.  He went to Mc Donald's, and then took himself out for a drive, on a beautiful day.....without ANYONE knowing so.  By Sunday afternoon, we were all out looking over the highways, over bent guard rails, in pastures, all of the local restaurants, down at the Track, even to The Geer Facility that Elizabeth lived in until she passed....at 91.
 
Troopers, and Local Police cruised 3 States looking for him.....those of us who were out driving...and re-driving....crossed each other many times, while on the hunt.  He only had 1/4 tank of gas, and it was dark and getting colder.....very scary.  Crystal stayed the the Fitch Homestead, in case he drove home......we checked the Garage and Barn several times, thinking he might just get home, and be too tired to get out of the car and walk inside.   Everybody called everybody...........and finally........at 10:30 pm, he drove himself to "The Red Lion Inn" in Mass......and booked himself a room.   
 
The Desk Agent realized that it was quite unusual for a older gentleman to check in, alone, without any belongings, and were diligent in calling the Police.....that had a "Silver Alert" out on him.  He was transported to the local Medical Facility.....spent the night in care....and was driven back to Nobel Horizons, by noon on Monday.
 
I drove to the "Red Lion Inn" and retrieved his car, and brought it to the garage in his house.  
 
The staff at Nobel Horizons has moved him to a new room, with a higher level of supervision.   I just left him....he wants his pants back!..... and a phone..... as he has "many things to do, TODAY"!   .......   and so.....
 
He was still discharged on Thursday,  return to his cherished Lime Rock Homestead, and will return to his very missed life, compete with 2 "live in" gentleman, and see that his needs are met, and he has a comfortable life, at Home.
 
He was driving the Mercedes....and he, the Mercedes, and The Phoenix are all in fine shape, back at The Fitch Homestead......prepring for an Eventful, Full, Rich Return to his Track and Events Life this spring.
 
I am So, So sorry that his adventure, put all of his loved ones in a serious state of alarm and deep, worrisome concern.
 
However, Fitch, is Fitch!
 
Terry & Crystal  
 
PS...I am actually proud of his Spirit, Resolve and sheer MOXY!   Mozel Tov!
 


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