David Johansen
so sorry to hear they put you through that Derik. I would have replaced the first person i could get my hands on's eye with my thumb or a finger. that would have stopped them from continuing once they know you have no fear of permanently injuring someone.
sign with V.C. or ... as prefix, and/or possibly the other hand.
lesson to all others, shoot first. if your going to get beaten, make it worthwhile.