I just got off the phone with the nurse. They are very concerned because Dan isn’t showing any improvement at this point. They have him on his back to give him a break for four hours but they will continue to put him back on his stomach because his blood gasses are dipping into the 80’s – even on his stomach they are going down. They are keeping him on the paralytic and heavily sedated.
If he gets better he will have to probably have a tracheotomy to assist with his breathing but he is too sick for that now. They have him on blood thinners to keep his blood from clotting and antibiotics to hopefully help if any infection develops. They are still waiting on the results from the sputum test they took a day or so ago.
Please keep praying.
Daniel Hopkins 
Praying for Dan and the entire Hopkins family!
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Thank you for the update! I’ve been praying for your dad as he fights this and for your family as you wait it out. Sending love to you all! ❤
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I love that man Dan. He is a strong soul who can put up a good fight. He is in my constant prayers. I love all the Hopkins. Stay strong and know he is in good hands. 💕
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Please let me know what we can do for Dan and his family. We at Kent Co Sheriffs office are all thinking and praying for him. He is our absolute favorite person. We hate to hear that he is sick. Let us know what we can do to help.
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Give dan my love and my prayers for all of you
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Thank you for providing this care page. This is the first I’ve heard that Dan is sick and I’m devastated by the news. I’m encouraged knowing he has a strong will and immeasurable love for his family, both powerful motivators to get better. You all will be in my thoughts. Sending love and positive energy.
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This is the first I’ve heard that Dan is sick. I’m so so sorry to hear this news and thankful for this page to stay updated. I work with Dan through the KCSO, he is a lovely, caring soul. Lifting Dan, and you, his family in prayer, for strength and healing.
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Praying and sending so much love. Thanks for sharing this page. I love you all so much and know Dan is going to keep fighting.
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Thank you for sharing the updates! Lots of prayer for the Hopkins family!
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We in Butterworth ED are thinking of you and your family during this very difficult time. Praying and hoping for a full recovery.
I’ll never forget the kindness he showed a grieving family one night when I was working in the ED. His understanding of grief and compassion were so evident … he had a job do and was called on in the middle of a cold and snowy night to do it. “How about I go get a coffee and sit in the cafeteria and wait… just call my cell phone when you think they’re ready.” The gift he gave that family was so valuable and appreciated – they never knew the alternative.
Prayers for strength and patience as you wait and hope for him. We’re pulling for him!!
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Prayers, prayers, prayers.
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We will certainly keep Dan and the family in our prayers!
To echo Scott Dietrich, please let us know if there’s anything the KCSO can do!
Keep the faith
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Sending love and prayers from the Lietaert (Poli) family.
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