| [Becks] Wednesday, May 19, 2010 9:43:28 PM | |
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| Evening everyone! Just got home from work and felt like popping in to say hi! I hope you are all doing ok. |
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| [Deep Freeze] Wednesday, May 19, 2010 10:53:49 AM | |
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Your philanthropy is inspiring, joe. Its good to try to give back and support whenever and however you can. We are playing a benefit in July. No pay. We are doing it as our way of supporting as well. The feeling of trying to help is payment enough, no?
As I menitioned a couple days ago, TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF! See your doctor regularly. Get the proper exams. Most importantly, DO WHAT YOUR DOCTOR TELLS YOU!! That is something I simply cannot wrap my my around...people that ignore doctor's orders!! Our guitar player and drummer are both like this. They are told about certain health issues and figure they just won't go back to that doctor! ....?????!?!?!!??!? *YEEEESH*
I know it can be difficult to do what you need to do, especially if the problem is not immediate or it is only potential. I ask ALL of you to please, please look after your health. Cherish it. Protect it. Above all, MONITOR it!
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by joedraper from Wednesday, May 19, 2010 10:17:41 AM)| |  | joedraper wrote: | | I also believe that everyone of us have had dealings with this demon. Thankfully she is alive but my mother had ovarian cancer and lost everything, womb, ovaries and on hormone therapy for life. Craig's Aunt had breast cancer when she was in her 70's. My mother's husband's first wife died horribly of breast cancer that went wild in her body. She was the most loving woman and not once did I hear her complain or feel sorry for herself. She just got on with the bit of life she had left. A good family friend lost his father to liver cancer, my aunt to a brain tumor, another aunt to breast cancer and a good friend's father had colon cancer and now has to poop into a bag for the rest of his life but he's sitll alive and that counts. My mother in law had leukemia but survived it.
I put all my backing behind cancer research foundations. In cycling season, I ride for cancer research foundations and I will never give up hope of this one day being a battle that nobody has to go through.
| | | Deep Freeze wrote: | | Well said, joe. It is a most insidious and horrible disease. I believe nearly everyone has been affected by it either directly or indirectly. It lurks in the shadows. It infests without regard to race, age, social status, gender nor decency. It infects and it steals. It destroys and it is oh so pervasive. I know ALL too well the loss of someone close to this foul demon. I may not live to see it eradicated but it is my sincere wish that , someday, it is.
I would like to say how very PROUD I am of us, the regulars. As always, our bond is true. Our love for one another is strong and we pull together and we stand in solidarity as friends. THIS is what its all about. This is what makes this Board what it is. We are one. We are family. There's nothing more important and nothing so special. Well done, gang. Well done, indeed!
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| [joedraper] Wednesday, May 19, 2010 10:17:41 AM | |
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I also believe that everyone of us have had dealings with this demon. Thankfully she is alive but my mother had ovarian cancer and lost everything, womb, ovaries and on hormone therapy for life. Craig's Aunt had breast cancer when she was in her 70's. My mother's husband's first wife died horribly of breast cancer that went wild in her body. She was the most loving woman and not once did I hear her complain or feel sorry for herself. She just got on with the bit of life she had left. A good family friend lost his father to liver cancer, my aunt to a brain tumor, another aunt to breast cancer and a good friend's father had colon cancer and now has to poop into a bag for the rest of his life but he's sitll alive and that counts. My mother in law had leukemia but survived it.
I put all my backing behind cancer research foundations. In cycling season, I ride for cancer research foundations and I will never give up hope of this one day being a battle that nobody has to go through.
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Wednesday, May 19, 2010 7:04:17 AM)| | | Deep Freeze wrote: | | Well said, joe. It is a most insidious and horrible disease. I believe nearly everyone has been affected by it either directly or indirectly. It lurks in the shadows. It infests without regard to race, age, social status, gender nor decency. It infects and it steals. It destroys and it is oh so pervasive. I know ALL too well the loss of someone close to this foul demon. I may not live to see it eradicated but it is my sincere wish that , someday, it is.
I would like to say how very PROUD I am of us, the regulars. As always, our bond is true. Our love for one another is strong and we pull together and we stand in solidarity as friends. THIS is what its all about. This is what makes this Board what it is. We are one. We are family. There's nothing more important and nothing so special. Well done, gang. Well done, indeed!
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| [Deep Freeze] Wednesday, May 19, 2010 7:04:17 AM | |
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Well said, joe. It is a most insidious and horrible disease. I believe nearly everyone has been affected by it either directly or indirectly. It lurks in the shadows. It infests without regard to race, age, social status, gender nor decency. It infects and it steals. It destroys and it is oh so pervasive. I know ALL too well the loss of someone close to this foul demon. I may not live to see it eradicated but it is my sincere wish that , someday, it is.
I would like to say how very PROUD I am of us, the regulars. As always, our bond is true. Our love for one another is strong and we pull together and we stand in solidarity as friends. THIS is what its all about. This is what makes this Board what it is. We are one. We are family. There's nothing more important and nothing so special. Well done, gang. Well done, indeed!
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| [Budred] Wednesday, May 19, 2010 5:04:00 AM | |
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Ron, I do not know you but I can't help but to be saddened by your post.
Words won't help so all I can say is be strong, time heals (somewhat).
Take solace in the fact that you had a relationship with your father. I've
never even seen a picture of mine. I was thinking of him yesterday
strangely enough. I was trying to figure out how old he would be if he's
still alive. He would be 86. Dealing with this is something time can't heal.
You deal with it regularly because you're always wondering. Be glad you
had a father in your life. Take care man.
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by ron h from Tuesday, May 18, 2010 7:53:43 AM)| | | ron h wrote: | | Good morning my Metal friends!!
I just want to take a moment to let my friends know that my father passed away last night. We brought him home last Friday as he became too weak to endure anymore treatment and his health declined quickly. Fortunately, he was home, medicated and we were with him when his time came. Over the last couple of weeks he got to meet his great-grandkids, he was responsive to this and very happy. I am also greatful that Bev had the opportunity to meet and spend time with him back in March. He had been battling this for 5 years and we're greatful for every minute we had with him. Cancer is a son of a bitch. Dad, I love you!! |
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| [joedraper] Wednesday, May 19, 2010 1:09:31 AM | |
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Ron, I am so sorry to hear that your Dad passed. He was blessed with a great son who loved him dearly and I'm sure you being there for him in his last moments must have made him feel safe and secure enough to let go. No words can ease your pain but know that your family here grieve with you and are here for you.
Much love and big hugs to you xxx.
Yellow has become a symbol of beating cancer for me. One day this disease will be eradicated.. We have lost far too many to this demon!
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by ron h from Tuesday, May 18, 2010 7:53:43 AM)| | | ron h wrote: | | Good morning my Metal friends!!
I just want to take a moment to let my friends know that my father passed away last night. We brought him home last Friday as he became too weak to endure anymore treatment and his health declined quickly. Fortunately, he was home, medicated and we were with him when his time came. Over the last couple of weeks he got to meet his great-grandkids, he was responsive to this and very happy. I am also greatful that Bev had the opportunity to meet and spend time with him back in March. He had been battling this for 5 years and we're greatful for every minute we had with him. Cancer is a son of a bitch. Dad, I love you!! |
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| [jimmyjames] Tuesday, May 18, 2010 9:23:57 PM | |
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Sorry to hear that news Ron. Best wishes to you and your family.
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by ron h from Tuesday, May 18, 2010 7:53:43 AM)| | | ron h wrote: | | Good morning my Metal friends!!
I just want to take a moment to let my friends know that my father passed away last night. We brought him home last Friday as he became too weak to endure anymore treatment and his health declined quickly. Fortunately, he was home, medicated and we were with him when his time came. Over the last couple of weeks he got to meet his great-grandkids, he was responsive to this and very happy. I am also greatful that Bev had the opportunity to meet and spend time with him back in March. He had been battling this for 5 years and we're greatful for every minute we had with him. Cancer is a son of a bitch. Dad, I love you!! |
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| [hellrider 31038] Tuesday, May 18, 2010 5:27:08 PM | |
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hope your recording goes totally awesome for you man.see you when you get back.
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by J.D. DIAMOND from Tuesday, May 18, 2010 1:48:34 PM)| | | J.D. DIAMOND wrote: | | Ron,I'm sorry to hear about your father my friend. Its not easy losing a parent as I along with many others have lost both of mine.My condolences go out to you and your whole family my friend. I'm taking a couple weeks off of work for vacation time and I'm unplugging from the internet to use my computer for recording purposes ect...so I'll be gone for a while,but again my friend,my condolences go out to you and your whole family Ron.
| | | ron h wrote: | | Good morning my Metal friends!!
I just want to take a moment to let my friends know that my father passed away last night. We brought him home last Friday as he became too weak to endure anymore treatment and his health declined quickly. Fortunately, he was home, medicated and we were with him when his time came. Over the last couple of weeks he got to meet his great-grandkids, he was responsive to this and very happy. I am also greatful that Bev had the opportunity to meet and spend time with him back in March. He had been battling this for 5 years and we're greatful for every minute we had with him. Cancer is a son of a bitch. Dad, I love you!! |
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| [hellrider 31038] Tuesday, May 18, 2010 4:07:24 PM | |
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so sorry to hear Ron.my deepest sympathy to you and your family
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by ron h from Tuesday, May 18, 2010 7:53:43 AM)| | | ron h wrote: | | Good morning my Metal friends!!
I just want to take a moment to let my friends know that my father passed away last night. We brought him home last Friday as he became too weak to endure anymore treatment and his health declined quickly. Fortunately, he was home, medicated and we were with him when his time came. Over the last couple of weeks he got to meet his great-grandkids, he was responsive to this and very happy. I am also greatful that Bev had the opportunity to meet and spend time with him back in March. He had been battling this for 5 years and we're greatful for every minute we had with him. Cancer is a son of a bitch. Dad, I love you!! |
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| [spapad] Tuesday, May 18, 2010 3:13:02 PM | |
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Very sorry for your loss Ron. May he rest in peace.
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by ron h from Tuesday, May 18, 2010 7:53:43 AM)| | | ron h wrote: | | Good morning my Metal friends!!
I just want to take a moment to let my friends know that my father passed away last night. We brought him home last Friday as he became too weak to endure anymore treatment and his health declined quickly. Fortunately, he was home, medicated and we were with him when his time came. Over the last couple of weeks he got to meet his great-grandkids, he was responsive to this and very happy. I am also greatful that Bev had the opportunity to meet and spend time with him back in March. He had been battling this for 5 years and we're greatful for every minute we had with him. Cancer is a son of a bitch. Dad, I love you!! |
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| [J.D. DIAMOND] Tuesday, May 18, 2010 1:48:34 PM | |
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Ron,I'm sorry to hear about your father my friend. Its not easy losing a parent as I along with many others have lost both of mine.My condolences go out to you and your whole family my friend. I'm taking a couple weeks off of work for vacation time and I'm unplugging from the internet to use my computer for recording purposes ect...so I'll be gone for a while,but again my friend,my condolences go out to you and your whole family Ron.
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by ron h from Tuesday, May 18, 2010 7:53:43 AM)| | | ron h wrote: | | Good morning my Metal friends!!
I just want to take a moment to let my friends know that my father passed away last night. We brought him home last Friday as he became too weak to endure anymore treatment and his health declined quickly. Fortunately, he was home, medicated and we were with him when his time came. Over the last couple of weeks he got to meet his great-grandkids, he was responsive to this and very happy. I am also greatful that Bev had the opportunity to meet and spend time with him back in March. He had been battling this for 5 years and we're greatful for every minute we had with him. Cancer is a son of a bitch. Dad, I love you!! |
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| [acolyte55] Tuesday, May 18, 2010 1:21:23 PM | |
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| all the best to you and yours ron |
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| [Becks] Tuesday, May 18, 2010 12:12:44 PM | |
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I am so sorry to hear this news Ron. May your dad rest in peace. My condolences to you and your family.
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by ron h from Tuesday, May 18, 2010 7:53:43 AM)| | | ron h wrote: | | Good morning my Metal friends!!
I just want to take a moment to let my friends know that my father passed away last night. We brought him home last Friday as he became too weak to endure anymore treatment and his health declined quickly. Fortunately, he was home, medicated and we were with him when his time came. Over the last couple of weeks he got to meet his great-grandkids, he was responsive to this and very happy. I am also greatful that Bev had the opportunity to meet and spend time with him back in March. He had been battling this for 5 years and we're greatful for every minute we had with him. Cancer is a son of a bitch. Dad, I love you!! |
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| [Vaillant 3.0] Tuesday, May 18, 2010 12:07:34 PM | |
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Sorry to hear about that, Ron. May your dad rest in peace. 
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by ron h from Tuesday, May 18, 2010 7:53:43 AM)| | | ron h wrote: | | Good morning my Metal friends!!
I just want to take a moment to let my friends know that my father passed away last night. We brought him home last Friday as he became too weak to endure anymore treatment and his health declined quickly. Fortunately, he was home, medicated and we were with him when his time came. Over the last couple of weeks he got to meet his great-grandkids, he was responsive to this and very happy. I am also greatful that Bev had the opportunity to meet and spend time with him back in March. He had been battling this for 5 years and we're greatful for every minute we had with him. Cancer is a son of a bitch. Dad, I love you!! |
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| [Head banger] Tuesday, May 18, 2010 9:44:22 AM | |
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My condolances also Ron. best wishes to you and your family.
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by ron h from Tuesday, May 18, 2010 7:53:43 AM)| | | ron h wrote: | | Good morning my Metal friends!!
I just want to take a moment to let my friends know that my father passed away last night. We brought him home last Friday as he became too weak to endure anymore treatment and his health declined quickly. Fortunately, he was home, medicated and we were with him when his time came. Over the last couple of weeks he got to meet his great-grandkids, he was responsive to this and very happy. I am also greatful that Bev had the opportunity to meet and spend time with him back in March. He had been battling this for 5 years and we're greatful for every minute we had with him. Cancer is a son of a bitch. Dad, I love you!! |
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| [HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Tuesday, May 18, 2010 9:08:22 AM | |
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I am so sorry Ron. My heart goes out to you and your family.
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by ron h from Tuesday, May 18, 2010 7:53:43 AM)| | | ron h wrote: | | Good morning my Metal friends!!
I just want to take a moment to let my friends know that my father passed away last night. We brought him home last Friday as he became too weak to endure anymore treatment and his health declined quickly. Fortunately, he was home, medicated and we were with him when his time came. Over the last couple of weeks he got to meet his great-grandkids, he was responsive to this and very happy. I am also greatful that Bev had the opportunity to meet and spend time with him back in March. He had been battling this for 5 years and we're greatful for every minute we had with him. Cancer is a son of a bitch. Dad, I love you!! |
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| [guidogodoy] Tuesday, May 18, 2010 8:49:00 AM | |
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Very sorry to hear the news, my friend. My most sincere condolences to you and yours. [Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by ron h from Tuesday, May 18, 2010 7:53:43 AM)
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Good morning my Metal friends!!
I just want to take a moment to let my friends know that my father passed away last night. We brought him home last Friday as he became too weak to endure anymore treatment and his health declined quickly. Fortunately, he was home, medicated and we were with him when his time came. Over the last couple of weeks he got to meet his great-grandkids, he was responsive to this and very happy. I am also greatful that Bev had the opportunity to meet and spend time with him back in March. He had been battling this for 5 years and we're greatful for every minute we had with him. Cancer is a son of a bitch. Dad, I love you!! |
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| [ron h] Tuesday, May 18, 2010 7:53:43 AM | |
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Good morning my Metal friends!!
I just want to take a moment to let my friends know that my father passed away last night. We brought him home last Friday as he became too weak to endure anymore treatment and his health declined quickly. Fortunately, he was home, medicated and we were with him when his time came. Over the last couple of weeks he got to meet his great-grandkids, he was responsive to this and very happy. I am also greatful that Bev had the opportunity to meet and spend time with him back in March. He had been battling this for 5 years and we're greatful for every minute we had with him. Cancer is a son of a bitch. Dad, I love you!! |
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| [Deep Freeze] Tuesday, May 18, 2010 7:34:19 AM | |
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GREAT memories, ML. I remember seeing RJD and Rainbow in Calif. many, MANY years ago. I was just blown away by the sound of that booming voice coming out of such a tiny man!!!!! HA!!!!!!!!!!! I just thought that the Laws of Physics were being defied in so many ways! The great thing about him is that he is in that category of vocalist that is unique, like our beloved Rob. You KNOW it is him when you hear him, no matter what the circumstance.
I am sure that, as a vocalist, you have a special affinity for RJD and those that are like him. The "gift" that is his special talent is something that cannot be taught, nor learned. It is something that one cannot buy. A synthesizer cannot replicate it and it is never quite copied by even the best of "tribute" singers. THAT is such an incredible thing.
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Metallark from Tuesday, May 18, 2010 5:42:21 AM)| | | Metallark wrote: | | | Yes, a somber day indeed to see Ronnie James leave us. But boy did he leave us with something to remember him by. One of my first and most memorable metal concerts was in the late seventies. It was Rainbow opening for someone whose name escapes me. Why? Because Rainbow and this little singer name Ronnie James smoked from start to finish. One of the all time greats! |
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| [Metallark] Tuesday, May 18, 2010 5:42:21 AM | |
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| Yes, a somber day indeed to see Ronnie James leave us. But boy did he leave us with something to remember him by. One of my first and most memorable metal concerts was in the late seventies. It was Rainbow opening for someone whose name escapes me. Why? Because Rainbow and this little singer name Ronnie James smoked from start to finish. One of the all time greats! |
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