Friday, January 3, 2014

Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates Hurt In Fall

Photo: Official portrait of United States Secretary of Defense Robert Gates

Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates Hurt In Fall -- CNN

(CNN) - Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates was back home on Thursday after injuring his neck in a fall on New Year's Day.

Gates accidentally fell and fractured his first vertebrae at his home in Washington state, according to a statement by his office that said nothing more about what occurred.

Gates, 70, was treated at two hospitals, including one in Seattle. He then returned home and was resting comfortably. He is expected to make a full recovery.

Read more ....

Update: Gates plans book tour while in neck brace -- USA Today

My Comment: His injury will probably receive more coverage than his book.

No comments: