From http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20100227/NEWS/100229508 :
In May of last year, Barta was hit with the most unlikely of double whammies — a spinal stroke that left him paralyzed from the chest down, and a rare form of blood cancer that complicated physical therapy with chemotherapy.
Wacky Tred, God Love him...he was blasted for his shows but I always enjoyed his enthusiasm. I have only seen 1 of his new shows, I wish him the very best. Did you know he is an exceptional pilot and owns an aircraft resell business? the best in the industry.
I haven't had access to Tv with his shows for a coupe of years, so I only recently heard of his troubles- and no details. Someone told me he got attacked by a hog that mangled him. I guess that was rumor.
I always liked his attitude and courage and skill. It doesn't surprise me that he's out in his wheelchair at all! May God bless him.
It just brings a tear to my eye.. My dad was paralyzed form the waist down for about as long as i can remember until the day he died. He didnt want to do anything. All i wanted to do is take him fishing before he died. He actually died while i was fishing. To see tred with so good spirits i mean its just awesome. Plus tons of money can make anyone comfortable also. So he has that as a plus. god bless him. When he shot that deer he was about to cry on tv. I felt what he was feeling.
