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TRIBUTES FOR MEMBERS LOST => Tribute For Bill "Epoman" Halcomb => Topic started by: goofynina on March 02, 2007, 07:00:12 PM
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Dear friends of IHD, I am sorry to have to tell you all that today, March 2, 2007, our beloved Bill "Epoman" Halcomb passed away. He fell ill last Saturday with what they said was a viral infection. When i last talked to Trina, they werent quite sure what the reason of his death was but she will let me know sometime soon. Please say a prayer for our friend "Epoman" (my Sucka Fish) May God Bless Trina and Nick at this moment of need.
Goofynina/Susie
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Oh, No. I hardly have words right now.
I feel so bad, so shocked, disbelief.
Epoman just wanted to see Epokid off to college.
What a man of strength, courage and determination he was.
An inspiration to all of us.
I am so sorry to hear this.
The family will be in my prayers and thoughts.
Sincerely, Jan
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WOW.....I am at a loss, May God Bless the Epofamily.
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Bill singlehandedly did more for our community of patients than any other individual one can think of.
Because of his work, renal patients around the world are better informed and have more of a global sense of community than they have ever had before. They have been educated, informed, and comforted in a way that just never existed before.
Bill wanted this site to continue after his death and assured that it would continue by wisely planning for the future of IHD.
Those of us who just heard about Bill's passing are shocked. Our prayers are with his wife and son.
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I am shocked and saddened by our Dear Friend leaving us so soon...I will pray for his family.
This is the saddest day.................Goodbye my friend. :'(
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Well I am sitting at the computer crying and in disbelief.
My thoughts are with Bill's Family.
Fellow members this is when we need to keep going strong and to Epomans ideals of what the site meant to him.
Support also goes out to our fellow Admin Team, Thanks for being there for Bill and keep on keeping on for IHD.
Love Tamara xxx ooo
RIP EPOMAN
P.S I know it needs to be resized do it, but I didn't want to do it
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Wow.. Im very shocked and saddened. My prayers are with the family. God bless.
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This is a joke, right? That can't be true........I don't know what to say...... :'(
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OMG.... disbelief :'( my prayers go out to Epomans' Family.
May God Bless You in your time of need. :angel;
Robert
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The world is missing one more superhero now.
All my love to Nick and Trina. . .
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You can't be serious! This would explain why he hasn't gotten back to me! You can't be serious! That is all I can say! I mean.. why him?? WTF!?!?! He is MY AGE!! WHy do people keep dying that are MY AGE!!!
I am sorry but I just found out and I am crying. Epoman and I were just getting along! You can't be serious!!!!!!
Please say it isn't so!!!
edit: Thanks Shay for posting on my forums to let me know. I was busy with an antivirus problem so I didn't check the posts here today.
My prayers are with the Halcomb family. I know Bill really wanted to watch his son grow up! This just isn't fair!!
I want to send an e-card or something.
Anyone have any suggestions? Maybe Rerun can send a card and inside have all of our condolences in it that we can send to her in email for her to write in the card??
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:o This can't be. Is someone pulling my leg? I just can't believe epoman has passed on.
God bless you Bill for starting this site and getting so many people involve with your life. God bless you and your family sir. You WILL be missed and in my prayers tonight. May you finally rest in piece.
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God bless the family of Epoman
In their time of sorrow and pain.
He did a lot for us here on this board
Creating it and watching it.
I know he loved us as much as his own family.
May God give him his just rewards.
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Please let us know what funeral plans are. He lived in So. CA and I would like to attend his funeral or memorial service.
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I'm so sorry to hear about this. :'( My deepest condolences to EpoFamily.
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All my love to his family.
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:grouphug; I am saddened by the sudden passing of our friend Bill. My heart is with you Trina and Nick.
For EPOMAN :
Irish Blessing
May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be ever at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face
And the rain fall softly on your fields
And until we meet again, May God hold
you in the hollow of his hand
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I hate this but I guess it is our fate we members of the online renal community. I'm pretty new to this corner of the web (lurking much longer than I've been posting) but I’ve participated in the online dialysis community since 1995. The thing I tell myself again and again is that I am better off having known him and lost him then to have never known him.
Thank you for letting us know you Epoman. It isn’t an easy thing to live in the open on the web and Epoman wore his emotions on his sleeve posting what he thought and encouraging others to do like-wise (of course after spell checking). That took guts.
Any time you write it’s just a snap shot of what you’re thinking at that moment and you risk being misunderstood. Epoman took his kidney journey in public and took us along for the ride. That took guts.
I’m glad Epoman let us know him.
Epoman made a mark, not all of us will be able to say that when God comes and cuts us down. Rest in Peace Epoman. My thoughts are with your family tonight.
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This really sucks.
It breaks my heart.
God speed Bill.
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Nice pic! That is the one Epoman showed me just a week and a half ago and told me that was taken when he was still able to walk! His son is such a cutie!
I think pics are a GREAT way to remember him! Any more?
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Billy 1993
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I sit here in utter disbelief!! I'm fairly new to the community, so the memory of sheer elation at literally stumbling across this group is still fresh. In the beginning, I was petrified! The very thought of dialysis scared me to death! I can honestly say that IHD saved my life. Before stumbling across this website, I had determined that I WOULD NOT, I COULD NOT face a life dependent upon dialysis. I was quite adamant about it because all that I knew of dialysis, or had allowed myself to learn about dialysis, consisted of in-center hemodialysis and I simply could not accept that. Through other members accounts and their experiences, I learned about modalities of treatment that existed beyond in-center treatment, and discovered that there WAS life beyond dialysis. I may not post very often, but I read constantly, and this site continues to be a source of great encouragement and comfort to me. I instantly admired Epoman for creating this site, and because of his strength and his courage I found the courage to fight my own battle. Just a few weeks ago I had the opportunity to chat with Epoman in the chatroom, along with some of the other members. It was simple, silly, playful banter, but I was ecstatic! I couldn't believe that I was actually chatting with EPOMAN, as well as other members whose posts I had read, and re-read, and whom I'd come to idolize. I just cannot believe that he's gone...I hope somehow, that even by some small measure, he knows how much his life, his experiences, the wisdom he shared, and his work in creating and developing this site has meant. If for none other than myself, as this site is my ongoing hope that I will conquer this dreaded disease, and I am eternally grateful to him for creating a place where we can draw strength from each other. My most sincere, heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family. He will be dearly and sadly missed.
Melissa
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I'm in total shock quite can't believe what i just read my thoughts are with Trina and Nick and to you all
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I'm so, so sorry. His site's and his beliefs has done a great service to the diaysis community. He will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to Epo's family.
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I just don't know what to say. I am in a state of total shock. I just saw a PM from Goofynina telling me about it. Just incomprehensible - how could Epoman pass away? :'( My prayers and thoughts are with his family and his IHD family.
Not Epoman, not now.......
My brain is in a state of utter confusion at this time.
But I thank God for all that Epoman has meant to me personally and to those of us facing the renal challenge. He was a forward looking person and always said that he wanted to leave a site that would continue even after his death. And imagine that it was just recently that he made Goofynina an Administrator. Pro-active pre-emptive move.
What a person! We have been privileged to have known him.
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The horrible truth about life is that Legends die young.
I have seen how IHD helped my mother, bajanne, to cope with her new fate. IHD opened a whole new life for her and gave her a new positive outlook.
Thank u so much Epoman! You have given more than u would ever know.
Our prayers go out the the entire Epoman Family and IHD Family, who has also felt this great loss.
Sincerely,
lilbajanne
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I am very saddened by the news of Epoman's passing. :'( He started a great thing with this site and renal romance and I hope that we can do him proud by continuing his legacy. My heart and prayers are going out to his family in this time of great loss. May God Bless You!
Earlinda
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My sincere condolences to Epoman's family, I am sitting at the computer alone right now because I had to take my wife Sharon to the hospital yesterday with what they believe is a severe Viral infection of some kind also, it came on all of a sudden and thankfully it looks like we came to the hospital just in time, once I got her into the Emergency room I made enough of a fuss and got her looked at quickly, she went downhill fast right about then, passed out 3 times before we could get her into a bed, her temp had went from normal to 103.3 in about an hour, it finally dropped to near normal after 5 hours, and she looked a lot better, but admitted her for a few days and took her to dialysis last evening. I'm pretty sure she is in good hands, but reading what happened to Bill has shaken me a lot, is something going around that hits kidney patients particularly hard?, She did recieve the annual Flu shot a few months ago by the way.......
Tom
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Here is a poem I wrote this morning. I only hope it means as much to the rest of the members here at IHD as it does to me.
Into the day came darkness,
A beginning, to an end,
Red rose petal, turned brown
Calm skies, a storm
Stormy weather, renewed day
New rose, fully bloomed
A new beginning, formed
A friend gone, memory alive
If tears could bring him back,
He’d be standing here today,
Laughing, joking, encouraging.
God called our friend home,
Worthy of being made whole
He now walks with Jesus,
He doesn’t need that chair
All the pain is gone now
It was just too much to bear,
From darkness to light
And a fresh new start
To have that perfect body,
He dreamed about for years
We will pay the price
With all our countless tears.
Rest now, Brother
Sluff
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Tears are falling in Canada this morning, I am so sorry for the loss of a dear dad and husband.
My prayers are with the family.
If someone could please post the address where cards and condolances can be sent , I would appreciate it.
:'(
Kim
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Just a week ago I was in a Chat room talking to him and I never expected such a sudden death. He created a great site and was thinking of helping others face the problems of dialysis. He was an inspiration and I will never forget him.
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I know Bill and I had our disagreements. But I always respected Bill for all the work he has done giving us renal patients (Worldwide) a place to go. To Rant and Rave about Dialysis, to have a laugh with other Renal Patients and to learn off the experiences of other Renal Patients.
God Bless Bill, Rest in Peace.
Kevno(UK)
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I am at a loss for words. At the end of summer last year, I became a renal patient. I discovered this site and it helped me along the way to umderstanding what is happening to me. It is thanks to Bill's pushing and goading me that I am miles ahead of the other patients in my unit in terms of taking part in my own treatment and challenging the staff when something feels wrong. I could never have got this far without Bill's support.
My thoughts are with all the family at this time.
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this is a sad news .
may his soul rest in peace.
this is unbelievable .
i dont have words to express my feelings.
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I am so sorry, what a terrible loss.
Dorris
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Like everyone else, I am shocked to hear this sad news this morning. My heart is with Epokid and Epowife. Bill has left a great legacy with this site and the people he has helped all over the world. I have often thought that the most important thing we can do in this life is to help others. Bill is an inspiration and example to me, and I'm sure to everyone else at IHD.
Sluff - beautiful poem.
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What a sad day for Bill's family and all of us. I know that Bill wanted to see his son off to college and I have to believe that he will, just from a different view. All my love to his family.
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I read the post last night. My first thought was "does EPOMAN know that there is another member who has the same name?" Then it hit me. As a new member of IHD, I read a lot more that I post, reading, getting to know all of you, learning, and basically coping with my disease. IHD comforts me. Which, when expanded means that everyone in this community comforts me. And EPOMAN is the head of this family. I listened to his podcast this morning as I was making breakfast. His voice filled my home, as he discussed IHD the community and his life.
EPOMAN spoke of IHD building his self esteem. It is hard for me to think of him as needing to build his self esteem, as he was the connsumate professional, a patient's advocate, a font of knowledge and a loving father and husband on top of it all. He was at the top of his game, could he ever know how many people were influenced by the choices that he made in life?
He didn't go to medical school, but he educated patients.
He didn't work for Microsoft, but he created a digital home/school for hundreds of people. (soon to be thousands - he planned for the future)
He didn't go to business school, but he created a marketplace.
EPOMAN was self taught. And then he founded a forum to teach us. That makes him a great man in my eyes.
IHD is a living memorial to Bill Halcomb. Thank you Bill.
My thoughts go out to his family. I hope that they find strength in the love that is pouring out of this community right now.
I guess that I'll wrap up for now, and run the spell checker. (gotta follow the rules)
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So sorry to hear this terrible news..
My condolences to his family.
Epoman will be sorely missed.
:'( :'( :'(
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I've only been a member of this amazing site for two week's. I recently read Epomans introduction, which I found totally intriguing,
and was looking forward to read the next installment. I felt I knew this guy in such a little time. I guess this shows us how important he was to the dialysis community.
My thoughts are with his family. :grouphug;
Bill.
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I was shocked to read about the passing of Epoman. He will be missed. Bill is in a happier place now but leaves an empty hole here.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Epofamily.
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There are no words at a time when we are all suffering such a great loss.
IHD has given such comfort to many and will continue to do so. This is only because Bill put so much energy, heart and soul into what he believed in. I only hope we all learn by his example.
My thoughts are with Bill's family and friends at this difficult time.
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MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY...I am very sad.... :(
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i last spoke to Bill (in the chat room) on Wednesday, he was really sick vomiting and with diarrhea, he also told me he hadn't eaten in three days, he said he had going to see his doctor and he dismissed it as a viral infection. i felt really bad for epoman because i had gone trough a viral infection just a month before and i told him i knew how he felt... his response to me was "Aharris i think this is it for me" i encouraged him to drink more fluids especially hot tea because that was what had taken me out of that viral infection. He excused himself and told me he had to go vomit some more i said OK and that's what we last said to each other, i had to leave the chatroom because of a splitting headache. Needless to say, i was shocked to learn from Susie (Goofynina) that he passed away on Friday,these things always get me down...i hate hospitals, i hate doctors and most of all i hate being sick all the time. I know epoman is in a better place now, my heart goes to epokid and epowife, i know what they're going through because i have also lost my mom and dad. Epoman you will be missed but never forgotten, i hope we can continue to realize epoman's dream of continuing with this site. Sluff and goofynina you have some big shoes to fill out now... keep epoman's dream alive and let me know where to send flowers and a card please.
the King has died, long live the King
Peace everybody,
Rolando
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Very sorry to hear of Bills passing, God bless him and his family.
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Cards, Donations to the Family, Condolences
http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=2944.0
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My condolences to the family. :grouphug;
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(alene writing) This is yet another nasty shock - finding someone that I had gotten used to having around is tragically not there anymore. However, in a site like this lies immortality. I was just reading a thread here that I had never read before about peoples names. Near the end was a post from Epoman and it hit me just like a new post (it was the one with the you tube KFC video link). The creator of this community is still here to welcome new members, for new and newer members to get to know and come to miss, and for more long time members to reminisce.
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I was just getting to know Bill "Epoman". He is now with our Lord and has a brand new body. My condolences to the family. He will be sadly missed. My heart goes out to the family.
Wanda
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I am tremendously saddened by this terrible news....I am thankful everyday to be a member of this site and to have known Epoman through IHD. I miss him. Love to his wife and child.
kelli
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I am shocked and saddened by the news He did a wonderful job with this site. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. :grouphug;]
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Like everyone on this site, I was absolutely devastated when I heard about Epoman. I am over in Scotland and feel so far away! but this truly amazing site Brings us all together! I wanted to mark my respects with some sort of small tribute to this "special man" thought about a card , or maybe some flowers, I wanted someting a little more permanent!. So I decided, I am going to become a Premium Member of HIS site, I know how he felt about his IHD family. This is a small gesture, and I wish I was able to do more.
Bill.
EDITED: Merged Topics - Sluff, Moderator
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shock, tears, sadness and a profound gratefulness to have found this site and gotten a chance to see a little into the life of a great person.
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Tamara xxx ooo
Like everyone on this site, I was absolutely devastated when I heard about Epoman. I am over in Scotland and feel so far away! but this truly amazing site Brings us all together! I wanted to mark my respects with some sort of small tribute to this "special man" thought about a card , or maybe some flowers, I wanted someting a little more permanent!. So I decided, I am going to become a Premium Member of HIS site, I know how he felt about his IHD family. This is a small gesture, and I wish I was able to do more.
Good on you Billoggblog :2thumbsup;
Epoman would have appreciated it, as he did all the people that contributed and helped out in this site, in everyway they could.
:cuddle;
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I am in complete shock, sadness.... words cant even describe..... Our prayers and thoughts are with trina and nick.
RIP Bill.... :(
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God saw you getting tired, when a cure was not to be, He closed his arms around you, And wispered "Come to me" In tears we saw you sinking, We watched you fade away, Our hearts were almost broken, You fought so hard to stay. But when we saw you sleeping so peacefully free from pain, we would have not wished you back to suffer that again. So treasure him Lord in your garden of rest, For he on earth was one of the best. RIP Bill
Boxman55
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The Man I Never Met
We never met face to face in life
You were my friend anyway.
We often spoke over Skype
Or we talked on line.
Or we posted messages
To pass the time.
I never met you.
You were my friend anyway.
We talked about the disease
That brought us together
With many, many people.
You told of your experiences.
I told of mine.
Together we made it through
A few rough spots in our lives.
I never met you
You were my friend anyway.
You had thirteen years on dialysis
To my eight years.
I looked up to you as my role model.
If he can do 13,
I can get up and do mine.
I guess eventually
I will surpass your number.
I never met you
You were my friend anyway.
You and I,
We had plans
To get together.
I will go anyway.
In your memory.
I lift my cup of ice chips
To you!
I guess I am never going to meet you.
You are still my friend anyway!
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Very nice Kitkatz.
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Kitkatz...
Well done.. and not ONE word misspelled!
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Oh what great sadness we all now feel,
On hearing of the loss of our hero, Bill.
So now we must carry on his dream,
And work together as a team.
For this is what he would have us to do,
In the hard times to see each other through,
So may we all together unite,
In memory of Epo, and for his web site.
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And it rhymes! Great peom Buckeye!
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( Sorry it’s pretty lame but hey it’s all my silly lil brain cells could come up with )
My Ode To Epo
There was this man called “Epo”
He made a big impression
His site made sure I didn’t suffer depression
He had some rules and a spell check
And there were times I could hide under a deck
But it was a place we all could meet
It was like he said “Hey, take a seat”
He told us some stories and some facts
And I even have met a person called KITKATZ
There are games to play, Hey Asteroids is my one
Where my high score is out of reach
and I hope my playing days are done
Cause there is better places to be on this site
Places where it is shining bright
All due to a man and his vision
And it’s better than watching television
This place we are all drawn for the same reason
We have even sent each other gifts for the Season
I hate the reason we are all here
But there is one man I love for it and one day I will give him a beer
But hopefully that will be for a long time
See that man has left us now
He had to see the man upstairs and for now to us said “CIAO”
But you see he has left us IHD
And you and I must all agree
It’s like he has opened the car door and given us the Key
“Take a Ride” he says and this car is one hell of a ride
You’ll all do alright cause you will have me on your side
“I’ll be overlooking you all”
“And making sure you won’t fall”
“I’ve left you in safe hands with Goofynina and Sluff
and it won’t be long till lil Epokid gets tough
So for now from Epo its hasta la vista
All I can say hell we are all gonna miss ya
RIP EPOMAN
Love Tamara xxx ooo :cuddle;
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:clap; Such nice thoughts everyone is including in their poetry about Epoman! A very talented bunch we have here! :grouphug;
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kitkatz,
i am so moved by your words. i believe there is a piece of everyone of us in what you wrote. thank you for writing so eloquently, love kelli
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Does anyone mind if I print your poems and make a book for Epokid and Trina?
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Tamara,Boxman, kitktz and buckeye..Those poems are aw-some, you've brought me to tears yet again. Such talent, thankyou I enjoyed them very much :'(
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I am sorry if what I have to say offends anyone but I just want to say my peace as this could very well be my last post on IHD.
I still can't believe epoman is gone. :'( Pretty much the entire time I have known him, we have disagreed and argued on just about every topic we discussed. Since the beginning, I have never actually felt welcomed at IHD because a good number of it's members ( including epoman ) thought I was just using Angie for my pleasure and would just toss her away like yesterdays trash when I was done with her. Being that I am healthy, no one wanted to get to know me, nor had anyone even ask me any questions other then "why are YOU here?" Simply put, I am in love with Angie and I joined IHD with her to learn more about her condition. As the months progressed, I became accepted by some and remained disliked by others. I had resented epoman for insulting me, manipulating my words constantly and the frequent bans he placed on me but I had always respected him for what he had created and what his general ideals stood for. But it was not until last month where epoman and I finally sat down and had a very, VERY long voice conversation over skype. We called each other names and insulted the crap out of each other for hours but in the end, we finally found peace and decided to just start over as if we just met, again. Over the next week or two, epoman and I shared some enlightening conversation, shared some personal thoughts and we even geeked out together a few times with some computer related mombo-jumbo. It had seemed as if we had become pals for the first time in over 6 months of being at each other throats. He even offered to play a game of domino's with me with using the newest version of skype's games database but I had declined because I was already active in another game. That was the last time I ever heard from my new pal and if I only knew his final days were so close at hand, I would have taken him up on that game. I can only thank you epoman for finally making peace with me when you did. The only thing I feel sorry about is that we never got to be friends sooner. You had made a new friend here and this friend will surely miss you. God bless you epoman.
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Tamara, Boxman, Kitktz and Ohio Buckeye, your poems are lovely, very heartfelt and I'm sure Epoman is looking over us.
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I am heartbroken and devastated. This site has become my lifeline and my support. Bill was the rock I always knew I could go to for whatever information or support I needed. There is no way I can express my grief any better than what has already been said but I still feel the need to post. Just when I think life cannot get more unfair, another hero dies before his work here is finished. The world has been diminished greatly by the loss of this man, who was wonderful beyond words. He saved lives, improved the quality of lives, and enriched the life of everyone he touched. I pray that those of you who have so generously volunteered to carry on are able to fill his very big shoes.
We will miss you, Bill, but I know you are in a better place. Your work here at IHD alone is enough to have paved your road to Heaven. You will forever be known as a pioneer in the dialysis community and will never be forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers are with Bill's family.
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I am truly saddened by the news of Bills passing. I joined the IHD family when the website started and there was only 4 or 5 members, and to see what its become today is a tribute to Bills insight. I don't post regularly, but i visit everyday to check up on the latest. I thank Bill for making this disease more manageable with all the info that we've been able to share. I wouldn't have persued the home hemo options (which I am truly gratefull for) but for Bill taking us all on that journey with him.
Rest in Peace Bill...You will be truly missed!!!!
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Kitkatz,
I think the book is a wonderful idea.
It's up to you bit maybe it could be not only poems but memories and thoghts of Bill
as well. It would be a wonderful gift to give to Trina and Nick from the IHD Family.
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Good idea OBE. I think that would be a big book!
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But it was not until last month where epoman and I finally sat down and had a very, VERY long voice conversation over skype. We called each other names and insulted the crap out of each other for hours but in the end, we finally found peace and decided to just start over as if we just met, again. Over the next week or two, epoman and I shared some enlightening conversation, shared some personal thoughts and we even geeked out together a few times with some computer related mombo-jumbo. It had seemed as if we had become pals for the first time in over 6 months of being at each other throats. He even offered to play a game of domino's with me with using the newest version of skype's games database but I had declined because I was already active in another game. That was the last time I ever heard from my new pal and if I only knew his final days were so close at hand, I would have taken him up on that game. I can only thank you epoman for finally making peace with me when you did. The only thing I feel sorry about is that we never got to be friends sooner. You had made a new friend here and this friend will surely miss you. God bless you epoman.
Thx for posting that! I too won't be posting here anymore as the only reason I was is because Epoman encouraged me to (he wanted me to beat his post count and I finally did. We laughed and he faked the "noooooooo" when I tied his post count, and we had great laughs.
He will be missed. He started IHD out of problems arising from other forums and made something better for everyone all over the world. At first it seemed it was only for dialysis patients but then it grew beyond that. May it grow even more in Epoman's name.
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I hate to bring this up do to the fact that this thread was intended for condolences and a place for people to leave comments on the passing of Epoman.
Angie and Sandman if you don't want to post here anymore than don't. This is not the place to leave a post like that. What ever problems you have with IHD or the Admin team does not get handled here. Talk about a Lack of Respect.
We will handle this later, but for now please keep the posts in this thread Respectful. IHD is an extention of Epoman and always will be.
To the rest of our Members I am sorry for this post.
Sluff, Moderator
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Sorry. You are right. I think both ours came out wrong. We have mixed emotions but both send out condolences.
I hope people will see that. Thank you Sluff.
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Great people do great things, and judging by this site, Epoman was one of the greatest.
R.I.P.
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May peace and love be with all who know this man,
May peace and love be with his family always,
and follow them wherever they may be,
Epoman will forever be with us,
I will be forever grateful.
With My caring thoughts -
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I never really "knew" epo and have only been on here for a few months... Since November or so.. but what I can say is that this site is a testament to his hard work and vision for a resource (and I am not even including all his other efforts like RenalRomance, KidneyOogle, the shop etc) for kidney sufferers, those that support them (professsionally and personally) and others with a like interest.
The one thing that I took great solace from as a sufferer of ESRD was that Epo, with all the crap he had to contend with, marched on for years and years and had the energy and willpower to work tirelessly on a site like this, which I hope will continue on.
I was surprised and shocked to read of his passing and he will indeed be missed...
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My deepest condolences for Epoman's family. Grim reminder of frailty of our existence.
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R.I.P. Epoman. Thanks for helping me in times when I had thought of giving up, and just listening and being there when times were tough.I will miss you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Goodbye Bill....Liz :'(
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I have been a renal patient for many years and growing up as a teenager I lost a few friends. Although I never meet Epoman, but his sudden loss has effected me as much as some of my close friends that I lost. I feel this is because I felt welcomed to the IHD community from my very first post.
Thank you Mr Halcomb.
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Not looked at the site all week-end. Logged on today and what a terrible shock. I've only been in IHD for about five months but I feel like I've lost a friend. My deepest sympathy and condolences to his family and friends. God Bless Epoman may he rest in peace.
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I only have a computer at work, so I just learned about Bill's death. I feel as if I lost a favorite brother.
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his wonderful family :grouphug;- he loved you so much, and he's always going to be watching over you, but how painful to not have him there physically with you still.
Bill, Thy rest be this night in peace, amid the Light and folded in. Love and respect, Noel.
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I am so sad. I'm very new here and was so looking forward to getting to know Epoman. I already looked up to his strength and forthrightness. I'm grateful he left behind a part of himself in his postings.
Deanne
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God Bless him and may God keep him in his care. He was a wonderful caring person - he really cared about this site and put alot of work and effort into being such a great supporter and educator for not just patients and family members but taught me as a healthcare worker to never forget the patient's prospective. Goodness I am so sad to hear of him passing.
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Here is a poem I wrote this morning. I only hope it means as much to the rest of the members here at IHD as it does to me.
Into the day came darkness,
A beginning, to an end,
Red rose petal, turned brown
Calm skies, a storm
Stormy weather, renewed day
New rose, fully bloomed
A new beginning, formed
A friend gone, memory alive
If tears could bring him back,
He’d be standing here today,
Laughing, joking, encouraging.
God called our friend home,
Worthy of being made whole
He now walks with Jesus,
He doesn’t need that chair
All the pain is gone now
It was just too much to bear,
From darkness to light
And a fresh new start
To have that perfect body,
He dreamed about for years
We will pay the price
With all our countless tears.
Rest now, Brother
Sluff
That is a beautiful memorial to him, Sluff. :grouphug;
Donna
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This is really RERUN! My computer is in need of repair and so I ship it off tomorrow and then it will be about 3 weeks. I'm at my friends house. It sucks not being able to talk to anyone on here. Thank goodness Sluff and Goofynina have kept in touch by phone. Thank you guys! I also apologize for not being here for the members in their time of need.
My Cyber-Space Friend
I made a friend in cyber-space
Never met him face to face.
I reached one day and there he was
He said come with me and join my cause.
I followed him to a place called IHD.com
There I found my peace I found my calm.
We had one thing in common... we hated dialysis
We were tired of people saying "we were just being ridiculous."
For 18 months I had my friend
I guess they are right...all good things must come to an end.
I'll miss you my cyber friend.
Love, Rerun
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I haven't logged into the site since last Wed. so I am just finding out about this tragedy. As most people know I am not on dialysis, I am an employee who found this site and wanted to help out with info that may otherwise go unknown. Even with that said the loss of Bill rips at my heart and brings tears to my eyes. :'( I only spoke with him once or twice in the chatroom, but through his posts I felt I knew him as if we had been friends for years. I always felt as if my opinion, information, and advice were valued by Bill. He even posted that he wished I posted more often. He will be greatly missed by me and everyone he has touch through this site and in his personal life. My thoughts go out to his wife and son who will be most devastated by this loss. Rest In Peace Bill.
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This is my first post, although I have been visiting Bill's site for several months. I am not a renal patient, but an employee in the renal industry. Although I have been directly working with renal patients for 12 years, I feel this site, with Bill's leadership and guidance, has given me more insight into the real lives and feelings of dialysis patients than anything I have ever experienced.
The news of Bill's passing brought tears to my eyes and a sickening feeling to my heart several times today (including now, as I'm typing). I pray Trina and Nick realize the power this site has had, especially for kidney disease patients, but also for some of us that are passionate for what we do each and every day to make your lives a little better.
God bless you all.
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Renal1, we really appreciate your sentiments. And we look forward to hearing more from you now. We love it when people working in this area take the time out to see things from the perspective of the patient.
Please go to the Introduce Yourself section and tell us about yourself.
Bajanne, Moderator
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Stunned by the news. So sudden & unexpected, It isn't fair, it just isn't fair. He was too young & had too much to live for.
God made a mistake by taking Bill.
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I was saddened to hear the news of Epomans passing ,my condolences to his wife and son
Although I am new to this site I know that he will also be sorely missed by his family on the
IHD site May GOD be with us all at this sad time :(
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sorry to hear that Bill/Epoman ... has passed on ...
my condolences to his family ...
Rik
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I don't know if any of our admin team has access to the site news that appears on the main screen before log in, but if so shouldn't something like this most definitely make the site news. I don't know if very many people check it or not. I just thought I would have a look to try and find info. If possible I think that the info about Bill's passing and information where people can send flowers or other such things should be included. Thanks.
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He was too young to die.
He was a hero in his tme.
We will all miss him
Miss you Guy
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All information on Bill's Epoman's funeral and services are included on this site at:
http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=2970.0
Cards and donations and flowers information is at:
http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=2944.0
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I never had a chance to meet Epoman, but here's what I do know. When he first invited me to the site, he was very positive about my blog and my postings. He encouraged me to be part of very important community and when time would go by and I hadn't posted in some time, he would send me a quick message just to check up on me.
That speaks volumes about the kind of guy Epoman was.
His strength and wisdom will continue through the many sites he's created for all of us to share.
God speed Epoman.
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All information on Bill's Epoman's funeral and services are included on this site at:
http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=2970.0
Cards and donations and flowers information is at:
http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=2944.0
Thanks for the links.
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Journey Home
My journey starts with a soft voice calling me into the night.
I am lifted up and drawn toward a beautiful light.
I am leaving my family, friends and all other earthly things.
I am like a bird going toward the heavens, trying out my new wings.
But as I soar upward everything becomes so clear.
Special arms are wrapped around me, removing all my fears, and pain.
I am an eagle, climbing high over the pine trees,
the lakes and the land.
A special love is gently leading me,
taking me by the hand.
I have wings, I go higher into the deep blue of the sky.
I am leaving you all with a heart full of love.
My journey is taking me to a home far away.
That same voice promising I'll see you some day.
But please--do not grieve for me yet,
for my soul and spirit are finally free
I go at peace into eternity..
Rest in peace bill.
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I haven't even been able to read this thread until now. It seemed unreal. I hoped it was. :'(
I wish Bill's wife and son all the best and may he rest in peace. :angel;
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I've suffered losses, quite a few in the last couple of years infact, between my husbands family and my own.... But this is soooooo different!! I was so shocked and saddened by Epoman's sudden passing, I wanted to call my best girl friend and cry on her shoulder, or call my sister, but as much as I rave about IHD they would've had no idea who Epoman even was, or why his passing has had such an affect on me. I talk about IHD constantly and try to encourage my friends and family to join, but unfortunately I haven't had much success...I'm writing here because I've realized that only my IHD family, aside from his own family who knew him personally, can know what a great loss we've suffered. Epoman's passing is yet another example, or re-affirmation of why this community fills such a need in all of our lives as we go through what we do in dealing with this disease. We all knew him because he reached out to us through his personal battle, and he knew and understood what each of us was facing because he was facing it himself. And through his passing, we are forced to face our own mortality yet again. Epoman continues to educate us even in his passing. My lesson: To take pride in those that we love; he was sooooo proud of his son and talked about him constantly. To encourage, educate, and engage those around us-draw them out and learn from their experiences, as well as teach them through your own. To leave an important legacy, so that your dreams and your work continues on after you are gone. And, finally, to speak your mind-not to judge or to be judged by others, but so that your voice will never be quieted. My sincere hope is to do utmost justice to a great man that was admired and loved by many. I think the greatest honor we all can bestow upon him is to ensure that IHD continues, thrives, in loving memory as he wished. My heart goes out to Epokid and Epowife as well as Epoman's family here at IHD. God speed Epoman.
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Nice poem Amanda.
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I am so sad - cannot believe what I am reading. This site has been so important to all of us. He was an incredible person and has helped us grow and learn during the time we knew him. Prayers for his family. I know God has a special place for Epoman, but the void he will leave here is vast. I feel lost without our leader.
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The baton has been passed on to Goofynina and Sluff and our moderators.
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The baton has been passed on to Goofynina and Sluff and our moderators.
It has been passed on to all who care about this site. As I asked some members when we were chatting, it is important that everyone who cares takes on the vision of the website. Right now we are operating without Epoman, and Rerun's computer is down. If you see something on the website that needs the attention of an administrator or moderator, just send a Personal Message (go to their profile and click on Personal Message). That would help greatly instead of just complaining in the forum.
The greatest tribute to Epoman would be that this site goes on from strength to strength.
His aim was to create a site that would outlive him. It is up to us all.
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Good words, Bajanne. It is our duty to carry on his good work. He choose good moderators and put his trust in them; and we will too. My heart is heavy tonight.
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I am truly sorry for not responding sooner. I logged into the forums section today after about a week's absence. (I log on to the arcade to play Bubble Shooter and other games daily!!)
OMG!! I am just realizing who Bill Halcomb really is....EPOMAN!!
I heard of his death on another dialysis community site. The person reporting the news about his death was shocked because Bill was her age. I didn't make the connection there because I always assumed Bill was much older and wiser because of the creation of such an awesome, open dialysis community.
My condolences to his family.
You gotta believe he's in a place so much better..... Running around with a perfectly operating kidney. Free of dialysis enjoying a nice game... (like I saw him in the picture with his son!! Thanks so much for the pictures!!)
CosmicKelly :grouphug;
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why my dad?I feel like :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :-[ :-[ :-[ :thumbdown; :thumbdown; :thumbdown; why?why? :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :banghead; :banghead; :banghead; :banghead; :banghead; :banghead; at least he is a :angel; you know I heard that in heaven, you get a brand new body. It is true,right?
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:cuddle; Epokid, My heart is also breaking for you. You have been so brave through this. Your Dad would be Soooooo proud of you.
He talked about you all the time. I am sure he is looking down on you from Heaven in a healthy body. :angel;
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Nick, I know he is not in pain and that he is whole...and watching over you and your mom :angel;
I am so sorry for your pain and sadness...I'm sure it was a very hard day for you, and I thought about you, your mom, and of course your dad today while the service was taking place. I wish I could have been there.
Believe it or not, there will come a day when thinking about your dad when bring a smile to your face more often than tears in your eyes and sadness in your heart. Please know that you can always come here to vent and express your feelings. We all care so much.
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:-\ Epokid, you are such a trooper! It is not at all unusual for you to wonder why. It is very natural under the circumstances. Thought of you especially tonight as I am sure it was a very hard day for you . Tomorrow will also be difficult, but know that many surround you there for strength in your sorrow and many, many more around the nation and world also offer their support by way of this wonderful site your dad arranged for us! Take care and sweet dreams. Anja
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Nick, I know he is not in pain and that he is whole...and watching over you and your mom :angel;
I am so sorry for your pain and sadness...I'm sure it was a very hard day for you, and I thought about you, your mom, and of course your dad today while the service was taking place. I wish I could have been there.
Believe it or not, there will come a day when thinking about your dad when bring a smile to your face more often than tears in your eyes and sadness in your heart. Please know that you can always come here to vent and express your feelings. We all care so much.
Nick...I thought I had read the funeral was Friday...I thought about you and your mom and your dad all day and will be thinking of you tomorrow especially.
Warm hugs to you and your mom :grouphug; :grouphug;
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You are absolutely correct Nick, your Dad has his perfect body now...No More Chair. No more pain.
It may be hard on you and your Mom but don't forget that your Dad is at peace now and he is still among us in spirit.
Hang in there buddy, our thoughts are with you.
Sluff
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Nick, our hearts are all breaking for you and you Mom. Your Dad was a hero and a warrior who fought for all of us with kidney failure. His spirit lives on in you. You have every right to be mad now. Please know that hundreds of people around the world are crying with you. His body is whole and he has no pain.
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Incredibly sad news...I was offline this past week and just heard. What a hero. What a loss.
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Nick, I am so sorry you are hurting so much. :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
Your dad definitely is in Heaven, which means he has no pain and no limitations like he had on earth. Nothing hurts him now, and he is in a really good place. I know that doesn't make the hurt for you any less, and you definitely got a rotten deal, but remember, even though he isn't physically there for you to hug, he is still just as close to you. He loved you so much, and I never knew any man prouder of his son (and you deserve it, too!). That love has not stopped in the least - it will always surround you.
Your loss is so huge because your love for him is so huge. Your dad was a hero, and I am so glad he had a wonderful son like you - you're amazing.
Meantime, cry, rant, beat the stuffings out of a boxing bag if you can find one, do whatever helps you get through these hard times, and remember that all of us are thinking of you and wishing we could be there in person to help dry your tears. You and your dad and your mom will always be in my prayers.
:grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
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I am very new to the community, but I want to join in the expression of shock and grief over this terrible news. Bill's family will be in my prayers.
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Wow. I can't believe Epoman is gone. I'd been away from the forum for a while and thought I was dreaming when I logged in and saw the post about him. Just couldn't believe it. Sort of hit me like a kick in the stomach. And I didn't even really "know" him that well or for that long.
He got on my butt one time because I posted a picture here that wasn't to size. I knew he was serious! I deleted that picture pronto.
But I truly respected him. For one thing, every time I got to say to my dad (who is the one on dialysis), "Oh, I saw that on I Hate Dialysis dot.com" he would chuckle. He got/gets a kick out of "I Hate Dialysis" because he can truly relate. Just the name of this website is great. And I guess Epoman is responsible for that. So thank you for that, Epoman, among many other things.
Pat
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Epofamily and friends, I have been in the hospital and have just received the terrible news today. I must admit that I couldn't stop the tears as the words sank in. Although I never personally met Bill I felt like I knew him. His passing is a great loss to many people,but none more then to his wife and child. Being a father of four I can only pray and hope for the same thing that Bill wanted and that is to see my children grow up and graduate. To Bill's family you may not be able to see him, but he is with you. He was a great man that has left an incredible legacy. Epofamily we consider you part of our family. Please stay in touch we will always be here for you.
Much Love, Steve
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I just can't believe this. I am sitting at my desk bawling like a baby, this is so sad. Bill did so much for all of us, I feel like without this site I never would have made it. What huge loss to the renal community. Bill, we will miss you forever.
Trina and Nick, you'll be in my parayers, may God bless you and comfort you, I hope you can find peace in knowing what a positive impact Epoman had on so many people.
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I have just learned of Epoman's passing. I wish I could put my arms around his wife and child and comfort them in their sorrow and grief. I believe though, that his strength has been with them for a very long time and it must surely in some way support them now. Yes, such sadness. But what a legacy, huh? Just look at our member list - see what responses have been posted. Not just a simple life, was it? Brings forth a lot of reality to me! Aren't we fortunate to have each other as always? Even without him we have our site and that is his living strength. Oh, but I still wish I could comfort his family - from my heart, the warmest of my thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to you. (I'll be back soon, fellow IHD's, and hope you will as well) :grouphug; Sally
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Rest In Peace Epoman. Finally.....
john
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I been away for a couple of weeks, I am new to this site and haven't posted much yet but I read the posts almost daily, I am very sad for his passing, Epoman's journey through life was incredibly hard and yet he proved you can get back up time and time again, this was inspirational to me and gave me hope that there is someone that can help us through our journey most of the time. I read his story when I first came here and was so inspired by it to help myself where I can and to try to not let this takeover my life. Epoman was extremely valuable to our community and he will be missed greatly, my thoughts are with his family at this time. Marion
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I have just read this and am so shocked and saddened. Epoman was a great inspiration to so many people. His achievements will undoubtedly live on for a long time to come. My love and prayers are with the Epofamily.
H-L-L
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I just found out the other day I and too am in total shock and wasnt sure if it was true. He seemed like such a strong person. I thought it was strange that he hadnt emailed me. I wish epokid and epowife all the best and I hope you are both doing okay. Its great to see the site still going strong, as epo had wanted.
I hope he is at peace now and I am sure he is watching over all of us. Take care xoxoxox Amber (amberpamba/panda)
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OMG, I guess this is all true. It seemed like a cruel joke reading some of the posts, like some joke that I was missing. Epoman was truly a great person. My love goes out to the epofamily. This site has been so helpful to me. Don't have the words to express how I feel, I am in total shock.
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Yep, Imacrash, it is true, and although it has been over a month, it still seems like yesterday when we were graced with his loving (:P) words. He is missed by us all. Rest in Peace Big Guy :angel;
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This is my first time back in awhile, and the first I've heard of Epoman's passing.
My condolences to his family, friends and all of those here who were blessed by his presence.
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Peace has found you my brother, I never knew you but I want to thank you personally for your inspiration and for this great site that brings so many people together, cheers to you Epoman.
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I'm so sorry to hear that and my heart goes out to the family.
Rest in peace, Epoman, you will be missed but not forgotten. What a wonderful legacy this website is, you have done so much for all of us.
DeLana
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I have not been visiting the site for awhile. I am completely shocked and saddened by Epoman's passing. I don't even know what to say.. He had so much to live for and he has given so much to so many people who visit this site regularly or even on an "as needed" basis. It really makes you think of your own situation.. he and I are very close in age and well it just plain scares me! I want to say thank you Epoman and wish I would have more when you were here. You will be missed and I will think about you often. I hope what ever higher power there is lets you watch over your family and you are happy and dialysis free! Thanks man.
Geoff
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I have not been visiting the site for awhile. I am completely shocked and saddened by Epoman's passing. I don't even know what to say.. He had so much to live for and he has given so much to so many people who visit this site regularly or even on an "as needed" basis. It really makes you think of your own situation.. he and I are very close in age and well it just plain scares me! I want to say thank you Epoman and wish I would have more when you were here. You will be missed and I will think about you often. I hope what ever higher power there is lets you watch over your family and you are happy and dialysis free! Thanks man.
Geoff
I have not been on this site for a while either, and regret it deeply. Words cannot express how I feel about this sad news. All I could do was cry, and cry. geoffcamp, you are expressing my thoughts as well in your post. My heart goes out to Epomans family, and to this wonderful community.
I hope I did not overstep my boundries by posting a tribute to Epoman on my blog.
Please feel free to share what Epoman has meant to you. I will make sure that every post is published. http://www.kidneytransplantforkyliesmom.blogspot.com/
You all are doing an excellent job in continuing "Epoman's" legacy. Thanks to you all.
Hugs, Christina (Ulrika)
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Hi Mr. Halcomb (Epoman),
I am very sad I didn't join sooner and never got to meet with you nor have a chat. I have read many of your posts and they really moved me and I admire everything you have accomplished and done for so many people...this is a great site.....
I want to express my deepest sorrow that you are no longer with us and that I never got to meet you.
Tweety AKA Anita
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Hey Boss,
Just checking in.
Miss ya buddy.
Love ya,
Sluff
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I've not been on the forum for such a long time and Ian and I are both shocked and deeply saddened to hear that Epoman has passed away.
We send our deepest sympathies to his family and also our gratitude for his creating this site which has given us and so many others hope, encouragement, support - and a good shaking when we've needed it.
Forever grateful.
Blessed Be, Bill "Epoman"
Till one day we can all meet again.
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Epoman, I've heard a lot of positive things about you and have seen the good from all your work with this site. I wish I could have met you or talked to you. I feel you inspired my Dad and many others. Many people live life wondering how they can make a difference, but you caught the bull by the horns and did something. Something special, you thought outside the box and took action. You are a true hero, to all IHD members. R.I.P. Epoman
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yeah I miss him- there have been some good threads lately that he would have gotten so fired up about. :(
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I was looking through the pics page, and started with page 1... made me cry to see him. Miss him.
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Bill was the funniest in chat... Miss the chats.
:angel;
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I never new epoman but he sounds like a great guy and RIP condolences to the family
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I just realized that Epoman and my husband Virrat were born within a month of each other (Aug 17 and Sept 12) and both died 34 years later exactly 4 months to the day apart (Mar 2 and July 2). Odd... or not, life finds serendipity in the strangest places.
It's nice to think that maybe they're together somewhere playing chess as they always wanted to. :beer1;
RIP Epoman & Virrat, we miss you so much. :'(
Virrat's wife Sandra
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Carpe Diem Chris
http://carpediemchris.blogspot.com/
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:'( :'( :(
Sandra, I am sure they are hanging out together. :cuddle;
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Wow. Powerful stuff.
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I have only today found out about Epoman, I am very, very saddened, and reading through all these messages makes me cry. Epoman has reassured so many people it's just not fair. God bless his family and give them all the strengh they need to carry on.
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I'm sitting here bawling my eyes out for someone I never met, not even in cyber-space as he left before I found IHD, but someone for whom I am profoundly grateful. Grateful for Bill's vision, his spirit, his courage, his values and above all his "realness". He was a true "mensch". May he Rest in Peace and my condolences go out to his family.
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I am always so gratified when people who were not here when Epoman was here, still get to know him and his vision, and to feel the pain of his parting as we did. His legacy lives on!!!
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Just checking in big guy..... i miss you and goofy, but i know you're upthere watching over us... keeping you in my prayers guys
peace,
Rolando
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:grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
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i don't have the words, strange for me
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It is touching to read about all of the lives that my husband touched and continues to touch. He brought so many terrific people together through this site; I am honored to keep it going.
:thx;
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And I thank you for doing so Epowife. I never "met" Bill but I certainly appreciate him and am delighted that people continue to get to know him through IHD.
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As of today it's been 2 years since we lost Epoman. He created this wonderful site that has been a real gift to all who come here.
Thank you Bill, you will never be forgotten.
:grouphug;
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Just yesterday I was reading some old posts and found myself laughing at what Epoman was writing... and, of course, Susie's retorts. Gone (not really) but not forgotten (absolutely not!)
Living on through this site. Making people laugh, and cry, and helping, but most of all giving us this oasis in all the madness.
Thank you Epoman and RIP and thank you administrator who keep his dream alive.
Alene
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Epoman, your site has thrived even though you have been gone for 2 years. That was your promise to us. You made provisions from the very creation of this site that it would be here for others in need forever. Thank you!
:cuddle; I miss you! :'(
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Thank you, Bill.
:beer1;
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Thank you so much
Bless your family as mine has been
deborah
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Cheers and thanks for this great site Bill :beer1;
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My tribute to Bill...
Today I had an appointment in Halifax to see my kidney doc, he is telling me that I am the "perfect" candidate for nocturnal dialysis... I was uneasy about it all and asked him if there was a video , or someone that is doing this that I could talk to...
HE TOLD ME THAT MY "BEST BET" would be a website called...... I Hate Dialysis . com!!!! He told me that it was patient based and that I would get how people honestly feel about it...
So here we are 2009 in Halifax Nova Scotia Canada , the nurses are spreading the news about Bills little ole website...
Thank You Bill, I owe you one :beer1;
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That is awesome. Thanks Kim. :2thumbsup;
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No Sluff, Thank Bill, and thank you for taking over :cuddle;
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We miss The BOSSman around here. I know you can see your little miracle getting bigger and bigger.
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We played BINGO in dialysis yesterday. I won a Epogen clock. I thought about you. You are still very much missed here. :'(
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I always talk about this site when I visit my mom in-center. Once in the hospital dialysis center I told the nurse and she literally went right to the computer to look it up! She was so excited to hear all the good things I was telling her.
Thank you Epoman and all of you that keep this site going strong. :)
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Like Goofynina, Epoman just had his own way of looking at things but he was very in tune with knowledge of ESRD. Some people may not have seen eye to eye with him but he was usually right in the end. He is definitely missed especially when handling debates in the forum. His vision remains strong. A genius is a good way to describe him.
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I never had the chance to "get to know" Epoman, but from what I have been reading today, he was much-loved and will be sorely missed.
I am sorry I never got to know him. God Bless him and his family.
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Still missing you.
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I'm glad I was a member when Bill was still here. He had a great no-nonsense attitude and if you didn't want to play by the rules, go somewhere else. Respected him so much. He left the site in great hands. Thanks to Sluff and Okarol who keep the dream alive. :cuddle;
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Wow. I am a new member but Epoman's Introduction was the first thing I read. I saw such strength in him to keep going to be a good father and husband. I was so sad when I found this post. God bless his soul and bless and protect his family.
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Thanks Clara. Yes, it was a huge loss to us all but Epoman's words and design of this forum live on. His wife and son are doing well. We see them at the IHD Las Vegas meet up each year.
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Rest In Power Dad.
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Rest In Power Dad.
That's a good one. I think that is the case.
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:2thumbsup; :2thumbsup; :2thumbsup;
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Rest In Power Dad.
Nice.
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I didn't know you EPOMAN, but your words live on through these pages, and it sounds like you fought the good fight! Many prayers to the family. RIP Epoman.