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    Travis Barker 'Thankful to Be Alive' After Plane Crash

    • Posted on Oct 8th 2008 12:00PM by John D. Luerssen
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    Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker says he's glad to be alive after surviving the deadly plane crash last month in South Carolina, which left four dead, including his assistant, Chris Baker. Barker, who has aerophobia, endured severe burns in the tragic incident, as did fellow survivor DJ AM.

    "I hate planes," Barker, 32, tells Us Weekly. "My biggest fear ever is to be involved in a plane crash, so when that happened ... well, I'm just thankful to be alive. I'm just grateful to be here at all."

    After being released from a hospital last week, Barker was transported to a burn center in Los Angeles. Still too afraid to fly cross-country, Barker traveled by bus with his father and ex-wife, Shanna Moakler.

    "I am doing the best I can possibly be," Barker adds. "I'm so anxious to get out of here. I've just been in surgery after surgery. I have third-degree burns basically from my feet up to my waist and both hands. One of my hands has second-degree burns and one has third-degree burns. I'm trying to have a quick recovery and play the drums again and be able to hold my kids again."

    Barker hopes to leave the L.A. hospital within two weeks.
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    jemmo123at 10-08-2008

    WHATS THAT CRAP ON HIS NECK? BURNED???

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    Lindaat 10-08-2008

    your an idiot.

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    dozer483at 10-08-2008

    your an idiot !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    pglgeorgiaat 10-08-2008

    you're both idiots

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    Jeffat 10-08-2008

    first of all that pictures OBVIOSLEY WAS TAKEN A WHILE BACK U FUCKIN IDIOT......For 2 THERE CLEARLY TATTOOS......Third Your Dumb Ass Is Proboly Foriegn Youre A Sand Bigger Replacing B With N and U Dont Know Who He Is ANYWAYS!!!!!!!

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    Augustat 10-08-2008

    Last time I checked, they were called tatoos.

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    Daniellejoat 10-08-2008

    How insensitive you are jemmo! BTW....they are tatoo's umm...ever heard of them? I am sure you knew that and are just being a smartass. People like you sicken me.

    Best wishes to Travis for a fast recovery.

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    bonito07at 10-08-2008

    WOW!!! Jessica Simpson posing nude here:
    http://www.scelebvideo.com/video.php?link=Jessica_Simpson_nude

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    kjandthelawat 10-08-2008

    Jeff, what on earth are you talking about?

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    jemmo123at 10-08-2008

    HAHA..I WAS FIRST!! and second.still, he looks freakish with those tats

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    Mommyat 10-08-2008

    your an idiot jemmo123

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    StankOnYaat 10-08-2008

    i believe the correct term for "jemmo" would be .... douchebag.... not many friends huh jemmo

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    Jenaat 10-08-2008

    I hope all goes well, the recovery from your burns is one thing but please remember to get help for dealing with being a SURVIVOR. Well wishes go out to you and the others!

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    midouri18rwat 10-08-2008

    I LOVE HOW PEOPLE CAN STILL COME UP WITH NEGATIVE COMMENTS TO SAY ABOUT SOMEONE WHO JUST LIVED THROUGH A HORRIBLE PLANE CRASH! REALLY YOU SHOULD TAKE A LOOK AT YOURSELF BEFORE YOU JUDGE OTHERS!
    gET WELL SOON TRAVIS AND DJ AM AND HAVE A SPEEDY RECOVERY :)

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    gajnixaat 10-08-2008

    GOOD LUCK MAN. RECOVERY FROM BURNS IS A TOUGH DUTY. BUT I WISH YOU LUCK AND A PRAYER.

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    Melindaat 10-08-2008

    so happy for you and your family!!!!! you are blessed!!!!! and hot as hell too

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    Heidiat 10-08-2008

    I just keep praying that they make a quick recovery and the families of those lost can find peace. My heart goes out to them all.
    The site where the plane went down is a very scary site. I live less than 30 minutes from the airport, as a matter of fact, I have a picture of a UPS plane that has taken off from the airport. Its scary to know how close that happened to my house.

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    meadow1998at 10-08-2008

    Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

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    Hi, Nikkiat 10-08-2008

    I hope you feel better soon Travis.I was shocked when I heard about the crash.I hope you and Dj Am are back to normal before you know it.

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    Hi, Nikkiat 10-08-2008

    Whats your problem bitch this guy just lived through a plane crash and all you can do is talk shit about him get a life.

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