Travis Barker’s ex-wife says their lives have been “been changed forever” following the plane crash which left Travis critically injured.
Former Miss USA Shanna Moakler – who has two children with the former Blink
182 drummer, four-year-old son Landon and daughter Alabama, two – is
currently at Travis’ side as he recovers at Georgia’s Joseph M. Still Burn
Center and has thanked his fans for their messages of support.
In a statement, Shanna said: "There are not enough words to express how
thankful we are for the outpouring of love and support we have received
during this difficult time. We can only ask for prayers as we heal and mourn
the loss of our dear friends who we considered part of our family. Our lives
will be changed forever."
Travis’ close friend DJ AM – real name Adam Goldstein – was also injured in
the accident, which occurred at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport after the
two men had played a free concert under the name of TRVSDJ-AM in Columbia,
South Carolina, on Friday (19.09.08).
Both men suffered second and third degree burns, but are expected to make
full recoveries.
Shanna was reportedly “devastated” when she heard about the accident, which
claimed the life of Travis’ assistant Chris Baker.
A source said: “When she got the call, she was in shock. She was very upset.
It was devastating for her. But she knew she had to keep it together for
Travis, her kids and her family. She's there trying to lift his spirits.
She's there for him and will be there for him as long as it takes. She loves
him.
“They lost Chris, he was part of the family. They are really upset about his
death.”
Memorial funds have been set up in honour of Chris and Travis’ security
guard Charles Still who was also killed in the crash.
While a cause for the accident has yet to officially be determined, a blown
tire during takeoff may be to blame.
In a statement, Goodyear, the tire's manufacturer, said: "We have been
contacted by the National Transportation Safety Board and will cooperate
fully with its investigation. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families
of the victims of this accident."
Pilot Sarah Lemmon, 31 and co-pilot James Bland, 52, also lost their lives.
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