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Travis Barker Blogs About Crash: Thanks Fans, Addresses Shanna Moakler Rumors

Drummer says he hasn't seen Moakler 'since the week I checked in.'

Travis Barker blogged late Saturday on his MySpace page about the [article id="1595303"]accident last month[/article] that killed four people and seriously injured him and DJ AM. In the post, he thanks his fans for their support, pays tribute to [article id="1595413"]his assistant, Chris Barker[/article], and security guard, Charles "Che" Still, both of whom were killed in the accident, and apparently quashes rumors that [article id="1595346"]he and Shanna Moakler are reuniting[/article]. He also gives a report on his progress, noting that he is now able to move his hands, and said that he's been visited by both DJ AM (who was [article id="1595737"]released from the hospital[/article] late last month) and +44/ Blink-182 bandmate Mark Hoppus, whose [article id="1595488"]public silence on the crash[/article] was commented upon by fans and the media.

The post, which is accompanied by photos from the hospital, reads in full:

"Thank you.

"I want to give my deepest thanks to everyone who has helped deal with the current situation. First and foremost, Chris and Che were my friends. I would give up anything to have them here with us today, healthy and happy. To call them my employees does them such a disservice, as they were so much more than that. Chris was my best friend before anything else, and I can never put into words how much he will be missed. Che was an amazing person as well, and I was honored to have him in my life.

"I am simply amazed and will be forever grateful for all the support everyone has shown to [article id="1595382"]Chris and Che's families[/article]. It's a testament to how many lives they touched in a positive way.

"Like the doctors said from the beginning, its been a slow recovery process. I am coming up on the 7th of my surgeries Monday. Today I finally was able to move all my fingers on my right hand. Every step seems huge at this point, and I'm doing EVERYTHING I can possibly do to get back to my kids. Yes, I did start eating meat again, but if it helps me to be home holding my little humans sooner, then it's all worth it. The staff here are all bomb! Dr. Grossman and his staff are the best. The BOSS Barbara, and nurses Betty, Jay, Emily, Julio, Lolita, and Stephanie (with the best scrubs ever!) are all taking the best care of me.

"My good friend Armen has been kind enough to save me from the hospital food, and brings Jamba Juice, Wahoos, or whatever else I need to keep my calories and protein levels high.

"Despite any rumors you might have heard via my EX-wife Shanna Moakler, who I have not seen since the week I checked in, I've been treated amazingly well, both here in LA and in Georgia. The hospitals I've been treated at are THE BEST.

"My friends and family have been amazing. My pops has been with me ANY time I need him. My sisters, James, Skinhead Rob, Daniel, Hoover, Armen and of course Ricardo and Nicole, have all shown amazing support. JD and Mark Hoppus both took the time to come visit and offer their support as well. Estevan Oriol even came in with a calendar.

'Saying 'thank you' to all these guys just wouldn't be enough...

'I got to see AM the other day. Seeing him after he was discharged was an inspiration. I saw just how awesome the doctors' work here is, and got to see how well he is doing. I am so happy to see him doing well, and we are both so lucky and grateful that we are alive today.

"I'm even using some of this time to help design the summer '09 Famous line [i.e. Barker's clothing line, Famous Stars and Straps]. Maxx, Jose, Bill have been awesome helping to keep the machine going. These are some seriously dedicated people, and I'm lucky to call them friends.

"Now I'm just counting the days until I can leave. I can't wait to get home to play drums with my son, and go for bike rides with my daughter. I cant wait to see the pictures from Landon's 'Jack and Sally Nightmare Before Christmas' birthday party that we had for him today. I am bummed that I couldn't be there, but thank God I'll be around to see many, many more.

"Thank you everyone for your support!"

Barker [article id="1596545"]spoke about the accident[/article] with Us Weekly magazine last week. He and AM are [article id="1595309"]both expected to make full recoveries[/article].

If you'd like more information on the memorial funds set up to benefit Chris Baker's and Charles Still's families, visit the Famous Stars and Straps Web site.

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