15 years ago today

[Rich]

My St. Jude turned 15 today.
My congratulations to all whose milestones I have missed.
To all my old friends here I want to explain why I havn't been around.
The reason and only reason is that early this year I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Needless to say it has kept me VERY busy.
I hope this finds all doing well.
Rich

 

[dick0236]

Rich, it's good to hear from you. Congrats for the 15th anniversary and my best wishes on steping over this next hurdle:thumbup:......and remember the George Carlin quote at the bottom of your signature:biggrin2:

 

[JimL]

Congratulations!

 

[Bina]

Rich, congrats on the 15th valversary. That is a huge reason to be thankful.
And I just know that you will be very strong in your fight against cancer. Poke your nose in here more often

 

[Duffey]

My St. Jude turned 15 today.
My congratulations to all whose milestones I have missed.
To all my old friends here I want to explain why I havn't been around.
The reason and only reason is that early this year I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Needless to say it has kept me VERY busy.
I hope this finds all doing well.
Rich

Rich,
Congratulations on #15. That's a BIG one! Prayers that you will do as well with the cancer as you have in putting the long ago valve replacement behind you.

 

[skeptic49]

Congratulations on 15, Rich. You are in my thoughts.

Jim

 

[epstns]

Rich - It is good to hear from you again. Congrats on number 15. Our hearts and prayers are with you in your newest battle.

 

[normofthenorth]

Congrats and all the best from a newbie, Rich. If you haven't read "The Median Isn't the Message" by Stephen Jay Gould, at
http://cancerguide.org/median_not_msg.html , you might find it helpful.

 

[neil]

congrats on your 15th, and good luck in your other battle

 

[Lionheart]

Rich,
Congratulations on your valve's 15 year anniversary. We've missed your presence here, but know that we are all thinking of you and supporting your battle to overcome this next challenge. Fight the good fight my friend and please stay in touch.
Best,
John

 

[Cooker]

Congrats and many, many more!!!

 

[camgough]

Congrats on the 15 years. Prayers for your new battle.

 

[Mentu]

Rich, thank you for taking the time to share your anniversary with us. Those of us who still easily count the time since surgery in months are in your debt. You remind us that our focus on surgery will pass as our lives become filled with living. I am sad to hear that you must now confront this new crisis. I hope for the best for you.

Larry

 

[LUVMyBirman]

Wish I would have seen your post Rich . So sorry to hear about your battle with Cancer. Rest in peace my friend. We will miss you.

 

[Boston Tiger]

Congrats on the 15th, and best of luck with your fight.

 

[Greg a]

RIP Rich

Whenyou first posted this I held out hope you would beat this .....may you rest without pain or suffering

 

[Sarah_Louise]

Congratulations Rich!
Sarah xxx

 

[normofthenorth]

For those who didn't see http://www.valvereplacement.org/forums/showthread.php?39635-Rich&highlight=Rich+cancer , Rich lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on Feb. 4. RIP, Rich.