Our dear friend, John, has passed

Trubrit
Trubrit Member Posts: 5,804 Member
edited September 2017 in Colorectal Cancer #1

I am so, so heartbroken. 

Our friend John (John23) passed away on March 20th. 

His life touched ours, and he shared so much good information and advice. 

He truly fought the good fight. 

Thank you, Simone, from the CSN support team, for sharing this information. It is good to know that we can read his profile and all of the information about TCM that he shared. 

Fly free, dearest John. 

TRU

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  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #2
    Oh my goodness

    He has been a friend and a support person for many years.  I'm sorry to hear of his passing.  I didn't realize he was not doing well.  I'm hoping that CSN doesn't take his posts down like they did in the past.  He has much information to give.

    May God be with him and his family.

  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    edited September 2017 #3
    Yup He's Gone

    Makes me so darn frustrated that CSN wants to erase a person because they died and make then non existant.  Why can't they just leave his posts up? He gave so much help to many people.  I'm so sad for his family and this deletion.

    Kim

  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #4
    So sad

    I too am so very sorry to hear of John's passing.  He suffered greatly, but was always willing to share his story and successes.

    Thank you to CSN for letting us know of his passing.

    May his soul fly high and in peace.

    Marie who loves kitties

  • kristasplace
    kristasplace Member Posts: 957 Member
    edited September 2017 #5
    That isn't right!

    CSN must put John's profile back up! He survived a long time using TCM, and others will benefit from the wealth of knowledge he shared here. It's hard enough to know he passed...erased is simply unbearable!!!

  • Canadian Sandy
    Canadian Sandy Member Posts: 784 Member
    #6
    So sorry to hear this. His

    So sorry to hear this. His posts should be kept.....much valuable information and helpful thoughts.

  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #7
    kristasplace said:

    That isn't right!

    CSN must put John's profile back up! He survived a long time using TCM, and others will benefit from the wealth of knowledge he shared here. It's hard enough to know he passed...erased is simply unbearable!!!

    profile there

    profile for Joh23 is still there.  I am a bit confused though as it says last accessed in April.

     

  • csn_jeff
    csn_jeff moderator Posts: 22
    #8
    John23

    We were saddened to hear of his passing as well. His information was not removed and all his posts are still there. He is listed under John23.

     

    Best regards,

    Jeff

    CSN Support Team

  • lhduffer
    lhduffer Member Posts: 90 Member
    #9
    So very sad to hear this

    I am very sorry to hear of John's passing.  Although I rarely post, I obtained so much valuable information and inspiration from all of you on this site during my "phases" of treatment beginning in August 2015.  John was so very knowledgable and such a voice of reason and fact.  On of the best pieces of advice he always dispensed was to trust your gut and your own feelings.  His knowlegde will be sorely missed. 

  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,804 Member
    #10
    csn_jeff said:

    John23

    We were saddened to hear of his passing as well. His information was not removed and all his posts are still there. He is listed under John23.

     

    Best regards,

    Jeff

    CSN Support Team

    Appreciation

    We appreciate the work of the CSN support team, and it makes us all happy to know that you have found a way to keep the profile, while blocking any illigal use of our dear friends names.

    Tru

  • beaumontdave
    beaumontdave Member Posts: 1,289 Member
    edited September 2017 #11
    Damn, John was a rock. He

    Damn, John was a rock. He knew how to lay out the facts in a calm, easy manner, though he didn't suffer fools gladly. He knew what mistakes were made, both by him and those who should have been looking out for him. And though he predicted this outcome, it doesn't make it easier to acknowlege he's gone. A lot of new folks won't know what they missed, a steady, studied "voice" on a number of frightening subjects. Adios JOHN23........................................................................................Dave

  • beaumontdave
    beaumontdave Member Posts: 1,289 Member
    edited September 2017 #12
    Lovekitties said:

    profile there

    profile for Joh23 is still there.  I am a bit confused though as it says last accessed in April.

     

    That's sounds right, it's

    That's sounds right, it's been quite a while since he was last here.

  • beaumontdave
    beaumontdave Member Posts: 1,289 Member
    #13
    Annabelle41415 said:

    Yup He's Gone

    Makes me so darn frustrated that CSN wants to erase a person because they died and make then non existant.  Why can't they just leave his posts up? He gave so much help to many people.  I'm so sad for his family and this deletion.

    Kim

    Frustrating that they shut

    Frustrating that they shut down a person's story/history, but any ten year old thread can bring them up, leaving only questions about a smiling or funny avatar and a kind, thoughtful response...................................Dave

  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,804 Member
    #14
    Lovekitties said:

    profile there

    profile for Joh23 is still there.  I am a bit confused though as it says last accessed in April.

     

    His wife

    probably accesses his account.

    I have his obituatry. It is short and doesn't say much about him, so I didn't post the link. Plus, he was quiet about his private life, thus I think it best not to share his full name.  If the admins feel differently, then they have the link and can post it. 

    Tru

  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,804 Member
    #15

    John emailed on March 2nd, just 18 days before he passed. His latest PET said there was no tumour in his body. He knew better. He was down to 80lbs. He probably starved to death at that weight. 

    What a blessing it was to get to 'know' him via the forum and email.  

    Tru

  • UncleBuddy
    UncleBuddy Member Posts: 1,019 Member
    #16
    Sad...

    Damn this cancer! I'm so sorry to hear this! My condolences to his family!

    Lin

     

  • Ruthmomto4
    Ruthmomto4 Member Posts: 708 Member
    #17
    I am so sorry

    very sorry for the loss your friend 

  • NewHere
    NewHere Member Posts: 1,429 Member
    edited September 2017 #18
    :(

    Thank you Tru.  I posted awhile ago.  And checked that he was last here mid-April, though I it seems otherwise on who who was here.  

    I want to punch something right now.  And somehow I know he would approve after he and I discussed things about whether it was correct to do so.  Righjt now I am torn between trrying to be calm and mature about this or curse a ton.  

    I really want to punch my computer screen right now.  Frown

  • Coachjim
    Coachjim Member Posts: 19 Member
    edited September 2017 #19
    So sorry to hear this

    He stood up for what he believed in even when others disagreed.  Rest in Peace John. 

     

  • marbleotis
    marbleotis Member Posts: 720 Member
    #20
    So Sad

    This makes me so sad to read of another CRC passing.  John's posts were great and many times provocative.  He was a wealth of info.  I pray he is at peace.  He will be missed.

     

  • JanJan63
    JanJan63 Member Posts: 2,478 Member
    #21
    Oh no. Oh, I am just sick. I

    Oh no. Oh, I am just sick. I'm sitting here crying my eyes out. I didn't know him other than through his posts but I'm so sad. I think the best word to use is the British word gutted. I am gutted. Dammit. 

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