Jon and I have been friends for many years. He was a New York City Bike messenger then he moved into IT and managed a piece of the network for California Fire Department. He has come up with a battle that he is courageously fighting stage 3 Thymoma cancer. (According to Jon, "no fun.") It is a rare form of cancer and it is in his ribs, throat, stomach etc. as of June 27, 2009 he is just completing his 3rd round of chemo. He asked the doctors if they were able to make a dent in it what is the next step? They said "we will get really aggressive with the chemo and or surgery. Jon is the kind of friend you call when you need some good energy, even when he is fighting this cancer of the Thymus Gland.
I have a confirmed report that Jon passed today 02/22/2011. He put up a gallant fight to the bitter end. I admire his tenacity, conviction and will to live. Thankfully I had an opportunity to visit him during the end of the summer of 2010. Rest in peace brother you are missed. Here is a last song for you brother.
Get well buddy
ReplyDeleteOur love and prayers are with you, and with Jon
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Bernie and Karima
Thanks Bernie, at least he is no longer in pain. It was very rough sledding in the end.
ReplyDeleteYou were a true friend to spend time with him and by him in his battle...to the end. Sorry for your loss Jim. Eight bells for your friend...
ReplyDeleteDude you were "all right"! I miss hangin with you! "dude! check this out..(inside joke)"
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