Farewell Friends!

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  • CherylHutch
    CherylHutch Member Posts: 1,375
    #42
    Words
    Are so not appropriate at a time like this. Goodbyes, Farewells, See you on the other side.... they all are so meaningless. Yet, hearing from your friends both here on CSN and in real life, have to have some sort of closure for you. I just want to say that you have contributed so much to this board and everyone's journey. What a fight you have put up... which I know you have learned so much from that fight and probably have no idea how many others have learned from you. It's your turn to rest now... and enjoy the time you have left with your family.

    Go in peace, my friend!

    Cheryl
  • Buckwirth
    Buckwirth Member Posts: 1,258 Member
    #43
    John,
    You will be missed. As it seems with everything else you have posted, you are leaving us with the same sense of honor and commitment that has ruled your life, from your service to our country to the loyalty and care you have shown for your family.

    Rest well, and let your family know that we are here if there is anything that we can do for them in the weeks ahead.

    Yours,

    Blake
  • tanstaafl
    tanstaafl Member Posts: 1,313 Member
    #44
    inspiration
    I am so sorry to hear this, John. We will all miss you. Thank you for all your candid thoughts and advice, bringing a light to the trail for the rest of us, and those that follow. Your fight has been an inspiration and a phenomenon.
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #45
    John
    I am so sorry to read this post. You have been a strong courageous warrior in this fight. You have opened our eyes to new treatments + ways of fighting this this disease. Please know you + your family are in my thoughts.
  • kersha
    kersha Member Posts: 63
    #46
    John I am very sorry to hear
    John I am very sorry to hear about what is happening to you now, after all that you have done. You tried so hard to beat this. I hope and wish a peaceful and painless end although I wish it was not the end. Would keep you and your family in my prayers and thoughts. Keep reminding your son of all the good times you all shared. He will always remember you and the love you have for him.

    God bless
  • Jaylo969
    Jaylo969 Member Posts: 824 Member
    #47
    AnneCan said:

    John
    I am so sorry to read this post. You have been a strong courageous warrior in this fight. You have opened our eyes to new treatments + ways of fighting this this disease. Please know you + your family are in my thoughts.

    John
    I read your post this morning when I logged on and I had to take a few hours to gather my wits about me because I know that I don't have the words in my vocabulary to express my feelings. Please know that my heart is with you and your loved ones at this time.

    Thank you John for your inspiration, your help, and your care for all of us semi's.Thank you for always being 'real'. I appreciate it more than I am able to express.

    Hugs to you John and know that you have a host of friends and our hearts and minds will be with you in this phase of your journey also.

    Peace & Love,
    -Pat
  • daydreamer110761
    daydreamer110761 Member Posts: 487 Member
    #48
    kersha said:

    John I am very sorry to hear
    John I am very sorry to hear about what is happening to you now, after all that you have done. You tried so hard to beat this. I hope and wish a peaceful and painless end although I wish it was not the end. Would keep you and your family in my prayers and thoughts. Keep reminding your son of all the good times you all shared. He will always remember you and the love you have for him.

    God bless

    damn
    I don't really know what to say. I logged on to facebook this morning and saw your post. Had to come here and make sure thats what I really saw. A close friend of mine had problems with his right foot on sunday. then his left arm went numb. we thought maybe a small stroke although we weren't sure how that could affect different sides, and all urged him to go to the ER, he waited a couple days - "because his wife had to work." yesterday, they diagnosed him with a huge mass in his lungs, and 4 masses in his brain. inoperable.

    You came to this board about the same time I did. This is too much for me to digest in a day. Peace be with you and your family. I am soooo sorry. Love to you - Sherrie
  • Love2Cats
    Love2Cats Member Posts: 127
    #49
    John
    I am new to this board, but I must say that I have been impressed by your courage, and selflessness in the short time I have been here. You are a brave and honerable man, and I wish all the the best to you and your family in this difficult time.

    Sandy
  • karguy
    karguy Member Posts: 1,020 Member
    #50
    John
    I am sorry that you are leaving us,I hope your journey is a peaceful one.You have helped everyone here in one way or another,and you will be missed greatly.I will see you when I reach the other side.Semper fi.
  • GaryinUK
    GaryinUK Member Posts: 62
    #51
    Thank you
    John

    I am relatively knew here, but I have seen some of your posts, so I wanted to add my wishes that you enjoy the next few days, know that people accross the globe have you in their prayers and feel better for knowing you, even though it is through this site.

    My regards to your family and hope they know, that you based on the comments here have enriched many a persons life.

    Gary
  • ketziah35
    ketziah35 Member Posts: 1,145
    #52
    John,
    Sending you prayers
    John,

    Sending you prayers and wishing you peace.

    Hugs
  • Hatshepsut
    Hatshepsut Member Posts: 336 Member
    #53
    Peace and comfort

    John: I wish you and your family peace and comfort. Yours has been a courageous fight.

    Hatshepsut
  • menright
    menright Member Posts: 256 Member
    #54
    Astounding bravery
    Your post and acceptance is evidence of your proud and well fought battle. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Mike
  • mukamom
    mukamom Member Posts: 402
    #55
    menright said:

    Astounding bravery
    Your post and acceptance is evidence of your proud and well fought battle. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Mike

    I am so sorry
    You have touched the lives of so many. Peace to you and comfort to your family.


    Angela and Robert
  • PGLGreg
    PGLGreg Member Posts: 731
    #56
    Good luck.
    I've read many of your posts here with the greatest interest and attention. Seeing phileg's post above reminds me that I never did pick a fight with you. Sorry about that -- no disrepect intended. Please let us know how things are going.

    --Greg
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    #57
    mukamom said:

    I am so sorry
    You have touched the lives of so many. Peace to you and comfort to your family.


    Angela and Robert

    John....
    My heart is breaking...... I have no words.....just tears. I just cannot believe this... I don't want to beleve this. I love you John...... I love your everything..... Oh God.... this so sucks...... Not going to say goodbye but choose instead to pray for a miracle.

    Jennie
  • fighting for mom
    fighting for mom Member Posts: 96
    #58
    PGLGreg said:

    Good luck.
    I've read many of your posts here with the greatest interest and attention. Seeing phileg's post above reminds me that I never did pick a fight with you. Sorry about that -- no disrepect intended. Please let us know how things are going.

    --Greg

    You fought the good fight...
    I have been on the board about 2 years- mainly lurking the last one. You have always been very inspiring and a wealth of knowledge. You have fought for your health more than anyone I know. May it be a peaceful transition to the next phase- where there is no more pain. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

    Susan and family
  • Luv2lunch
    Luv2lunch Member Posts: 270
    #59
    I'm sorry. I don't know what
    I'm sorry. I don't know what else to say. Prayers to you and your family.
    Love,
    Linda and Mom
  • Erinb
    Erinb Member Posts: 293
    #60
    Please know that you have
    Please know that you have been an inspiration to me and someone I admire for not giving up. Thank you for having the strength to consider alternative options and following through. You gave a heck of a fight!
    Erin
  • damama24
    damama24 Member Posts: 174 Member
    #61
    PGLGreg said:

    Good luck.
    I've read many of your posts here with the greatest interest and attention. Seeing phileg's post above reminds me that I never did pick a fight with you. Sorry about that -- no disrepect intended. Please let us know how things are going.

    --Greg

    John
    I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Your strength and determination have been an inspiration for me throughout my fight.
    Deb

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