A UL Lafayette business professor injured Saturday when his bicycle was struck by a car in College Station, Texas, is showing further signs of improvement.
According to an update posted on KATC TV3's facebook page, friends of Tanner say the professor is no longer on a ventilator and is talking. Tanner might be moved out of intensive care today, and a tube used to drain fluid collecting around his brain has been removed. KATC also reports Tanner's memory is returning.
The professor suffered a severe head injury when his bicycle was struck by a woman driving to her daughter’s wedding. No charges have been filed in the matter. Tanner, who has been at UL for nearly two decades, was teaching a summer course at Texas A & M University.
... written by Jason Alban , June 15, 2009 - 05:44 pm
The odds may be against Dr. Tanner, but I hope he pulls through. He is one of the few teachers at ULL that really seemed to care.
... written by Paige Braud , June 15, 2009 - 07:06 pm
Dr. Tanner is a wonderful teacher who makes a huge difference in the classroom. He is great with students and all of us who took his class know what a wonderful person and professor he is! He is tough!
... written by Joseph Cotton , June 15, 2009 - 07:10 pm
I pray for Dr. Tanner's recovery. He is a great teacher, an excellent mentor to students and an all-around good guy.
... written by Levi Kastner , June 15, 2009 - 08:16 pm
As stated above Dr. Tanner is a great teach and an excellent mentor to college students, I hope and pray he makes a full recovery.
... written by Jenna Martin , June 16, 2009 - 01:04 am
Dr. Tanner is one of the few professors that is willing to go the extra mile for each and every one of his students as long as the are willing to do their part. He is an honest, caring, and extemely intelligent man. He always taught us that we could achieve the impossible as long as we put our minds to it, so I know deep down inside he is fighting to recover! Both Dr. Tanner and his family are in my prayers. UL will not be the same without him!
... written by Jonathan Suldo , June 16, 2009 - 02:20 am
I hope Dr. Tanner pulls through! He is one of the best professors I've had in college. He is a good man and made college very interesting and fun at the same time.
... written by Nick Bouterie , June 16, 2009 - 04:05 pm
I would like to add agreement to the comments above. Dr. Tanner was one of the most personal professors I had at UL-Lafayette.
May God aid him and his family.
... written by Ken Morrogh , June 16, 2009 - 07:10 pm
It's hard to add anything to what's been said above. My mentor thru the MBA program, an advisor when teaching as an adjunct and just a real good friend. Hurry back, John.
... written by Brian Bille , June 16, 2009 - 08:11 pm
I can only echo what's been said above, Dr. Tanner truly cared about his students & was willing to help as much as you needed as long as you tried. He teaches much more than QMET, he taught us all about life & being challenged even if we didn't know it at the time. Here's to a full & speedy recovery.
... written by Brandy Collins , June 17, 2009 - 07:18 am
I didn't realize how much I missed him till I sat through my first summer class with the quirky professor, he would have loved it. I miss my uncle soooo much.
... written by Jan Broussard , June 17, 2009 - 12:45 pm
Dr Tanner is a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with him.
... written by Sonja , June 17, 2009 - 02:07 pm
I believe most of Lafayette knows what a great guy Dr. Tanner is and are praying for him. He's one of the best! Don't forget to let his family know we are thinking of the Tanner family.
... written by ... , June 18, 2009 - 02:00 am
The Aggie family is praying for Dr. Tanner, as well. He has been my favorite professor to date. I am thinking and praying for him and his family through this tough time.
... written by Marsha Miller , June 18, 2009 - 07:04 pm
Get well soon, John Tanner, Lafayette needs you.
... written by Brandy Collins , June 22, 2009 - 10:15 pm
I'm updating on carepages when I talk to my family. Just go to the site and search for John Tanner. Brandy Collins
... written by Alice Tanner Collins , June 28, 2009 - 05:10 am
I wish I could thank each and every one of you for all the thoughts and prayers ya'll have sent to my brother. I can't so I will say it here. It has meant the world to our family through this terrible time for so many people to care so much. We didn't realize how far Johns reach is. He is much improved but still has a long way to go. With all your prayers, I know we can make it. Thank you all so much for caring for my big brother. Alice Tanner-Collins
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A UL Lafayette business professor injured Saturday when his bicycle was struck by a car in College Station, Texas, is showing further signs of improvement.
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