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« on: June 22, 2014, 10:52:29 PM »
I have no other info except that he died today.
Paul wasn't as active on IHD the last couple of years, but he posted quite a bit over his first 4 years of dialysis.
He was a very kind soul. I am sad to know he's gone, and so freakin mad at this damn disease.
Here's his first post, if you'd like to "meet" him. http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=10422.msg177317#msg177317
Rest in peace Paul. Love and best wishes to his wife Karen.

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EDITED:Moved to tribute area, change topic title-kitkatz, Admin
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« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2014, 10:56:35 PM »
I remember Paul! R.I.P.
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« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2014, 12:30:09 AM »
Oh no!... 

Many is the conversation I had with him....

May he rest in peace....

Darth...
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« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2014, 01:09:39 AM »
Have been noticing he was not online so much lately. He was a really nice guy. R.I.P. Paul and Karol, thanks for letting us know.
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« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2014, 01:17:23 AM »
This is sad news indeed. I always admired his ability and desire to put politics completely aside and offer a kind word to any member who needed it. Peace and love to Karen.
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« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2014, 05:59:18 AM »
I read this gentleman's intro. Seemed he had a good attitude towards life. I mean, what kind of attitude are we suppose to have when we and our loved ones are faced with the challenges of DD (damn disease)?? What else are we to do? And that's just it. We don't really have a choice but, how we deal with it and what we make of our lives may be of our choosing. Like so many others I see on this site, this gentleman Paul and his wife Karen obviously chose to make the most of things and by doing so, it continues to amaze and inspire and does actually strengthen people like myself to carry on to see what-all else that my husband and I may also be able to achieve while living with DD. Paul and Karen have done very good work here! Thank you, Paul...rest in peace.
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« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2014, 07:18:53 AM »
I did not know him, but his story really hits home how aweful this disease is and how fragile life is. May he rest in peace.
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« Reply #7 on: June 23, 2014, 11:27:15 AM »
Sad news, RIP Paul. Prayers for comfort and all that is needed to friends and family.
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« Reply #8 on: June 23, 2014, 12:18:55 PM »
This news makes me physically ill.  That man and I did not share one single political view, but he was always so kind to me and sent me many a nice PM.  He was always a bit special to me, but I did not know his full name so was unable to keep tabs on him.  What really upsets me is that just two days ago I was thinking about him and was wondering how I might possibly find out how he has been doing.  Now I know. 

I remember when he posted about how his PD bag broked and spilled all over his brand new $3000 mattress.  LOL!

This is really upsetting.  I am so sorry.
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« Reply #9 on: June 23, 2014, 01:16:04 PM »
R.I.P. Paul
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« Reply #10 on: June 23, 2014, 02:30:37 PM »
May God bless his family during this time of sorrow.
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« Reply #11 on: June 23, 2014, 04:07:40 PM »
Paul was a character.  I loved his wit.  RIP my friend.  WE will meet again one day.

          :pray;
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« Reply #12 on: June 23, 2014, 06:54:34 PM »
So sad. And he was a young man (at least the way I count years...).

RIP Paul.
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« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2014, 12:34:48 PM »
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« Reply #14 on: June 24, 2014, 02:09:58 PM »
This is very sad. I remember Paul.Karen very well.
Their post was one of the first posts I read when I came across IHD.
I am very sorry.

Kristina.
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« Reply #15 on: June 24, 2014, 03:58:42 PM »
Very sad news. RIP Paul and like many others my thoughts are with Karen and his family.
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« Reply #16 on: June 24, 2014, 06:20:35 PM »
Very sad to hear. Another Good person gone before their time due to this terrible disease :(
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« Reply #17 on: June 25, 2014, 04:16:11 PM »
Sorry to hear this. Lots of strength to Karen, and fam, and friends

Love, Cas
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« Reply #18 on: June 30, 2014, 09:28:32 PM »
He was a good guy, my condolences to his family and friends.
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« Reply #19 on: July 01, 2014, 11:50:58 AM »
So sorry to hear this, another one of the IHD family gone. May he rest in peace. All my love to Karen and family
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« Reply #20 on: July 28, 2014, 11:28:10 AM »
RIP Paul.  Enjoyed reading your political views.
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