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« on: September 19, 2012, 08:14:11 PM »
I am not sure how many IHD folks remember Tom and Sharon.  Tom's daughter contacted me a few weeks ago when she found a message from me in his email.  Tom passed away Sept 7th, 2011 following his surgery in August, 2011. 

Tom, you were a source of comfort to me so many times.  Your willingness to share, to help in any way you could, encourage us, and befriend others was your special talent.  I have missed you and think of you often.  Thank you, my friend, and may you eternally rest in peace. 
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« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2012, 10:19:45 PM »
   :grouphug;   :pray;
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« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2012, 10:47:47 PM »
I remember the name, sorry to hear of the news.
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
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« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2012, 12:58:56 AM »
I remember him very well... We had some good chats...

May his gentle soul rest in peace...

Darth...
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« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2012, 01:42:41 AM »
He was a great support for his wife Sharon, and did her dialysis for her for over 3 years, I think, until she decided to quit, and she passed away in Sept. 2010. So sad Tom didn't make it - he was optimistic about his surgery. Well, I believe they are together now, no more worries.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2012, 04:07:04 AM »
I'm very sorry to hear this sad news, I like to read his posts very much.  I already missed him, now I know why. 
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« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2012, 06:02:03 AM »
I remember him and am very sorry to hear tis news.  Rest in peace Tom.
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« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2012, 06:28:55 AM »
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this.

I remember him and his stories of NxStage "adventures" with his wife. I had thought that he had moved on from IHD after she died.

Thank you for letting us know.

Aleta
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« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2012, 10:50:12 AM »
I am so sorry it has took us so long to find out what happened to Tom. So sad.
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« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2012, 07:57:57 PM »
Im so sad at this news.  I had hoped he'ed come back to tell us of his new strength, but in heart, i thought this may be what had happened.  I loved that man, and his devotion to his beloved wife.  He helped give me confidence to struggle through my struggles with nxStage and always loved reading of his life.  I hoped he'ed be around along time to share his life with us.  Thank you for sharing this with us.. May his soul rest in peace with God, and his Sharon.   
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« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2012, 11:34:25 PM »
Thanks for letting us know. Tom was an awesome guy, I was always amazed at how well he took care of his wife. He was so good to talk to also. I just thought he had wandered away from us. Sorry to hear of this.
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« Reply #11 on: September 26, 2012, 04:39:37 AM »
Thanks Loony, I had the chance to talk to Tom on the phone once, he was a great caregiver for Sharon. They are together that's for sure. R.I.P. Tom.
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