From AllRailroads Yahoo list via PRRT&HS list:
On February 24th Legendary Rail Artist Gil Reid suffered a heart attack at his home in Brookfield , WI and was taken to Waukesha Memorial Hospital to under go open heart surgery . He was operated on February 27th and came through with flying colors. Doctors were amazed that an 85 year old man survived the attack and surgery . Gil is now resting and is in fine fettle. He was moved from ICU on Saturday, March 1st to a regular room. As most of us know Gil has been painting our and his beloved PRR since 1935. Anybody wishing to send a card or best wishes may send it to Mr. Gil Reid , 18455 Harvest Lane Brookfield, WI 53045-5446. Gil has recieved many awards but his most cherished is the award we the PRRT&HS gave him in 2001 . . On talking to him Sunday afternoon (March 2nd) I asked how he felt, his replied - " Like A K4 after a Boiler wash ! " Only Gil! He should resume his normal routine in a few months . So let's show Gil we care, as we all know a get well card is great medicine .

ddg14@attbi.com