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« on: September 16, 2007, 05:00:03 PM » |
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Hello Everyone - Virrat's wife Sandra here I'm sorry to have to share the news that Chris (aka Virrat) passed away very suddenly and unexpectedly on July 2 (see attached obituary). It happened very early in the morning at home the day after a wonderful Canada Day  BBQ with his family and the two of us watched fireworks from our balcony. He had been struggling in the early summer with side effects of the EPS he developed but things were looking up and we had even bought a house. We did go to Barbados in March (part of the never-ending honeymoon) and had a wonderful time. Island Dialysis was great - Chris even wrote a front page story about his experiences for his local unit's newsletter (see attached PDF). It is heartbreaking for all of us who loved him so very much.  He was a tremendously gifted person whose keen mind and research would have brought so much to the field of renal support. A group of us will be walking for organ donation awareness in his memory this Sept. 23 on what would have been our first wedding anniversary: https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TeamPage.aspx?EventID=11676&TeamID=43381Thanks to all of you for being a support to him and each other. Sandra EDITED: Split from Virrat's Introduction, This deserves it's own thread. - Sluff/ Admin |
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« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2007, 05:29:07 PM » |
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Dear Sandra, I am so sorry about Chris. Thank you for letting us know. He sounded like an incredible person. He was lucky to have a wonderful wife to help him. I am so sorry for you loss.  |
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« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2007, 06:04:51 PM » |
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Sorry to hear of your loss. I think it is commendable that you are willing to channel your sorrow into an organ donation awareness march to help others. The dialysis community is truly blessed when selfless people step up as you are doing.
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« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2007, 07:36:21 PM » |
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Thank you Sandra, for letting us know. Deepest sympathy for your loss.  |
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Sluff
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« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2007, 08:25:01 PM » |
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 Very sorry for your loss Sandra. Sluff/ Admin
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Jill D.
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« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2007, 08:36:18 PM » |
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So very sorry to hear the sad news about Chris. He obviously had many, many friends that love and miss him. Sending hugs your way. |
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Diagnosed with FSGS in1990.
Started hemodialysis in April 2006.
Received a new kidney from my sister on Dec. 5, 2006.
Transplant rejection in March, 2009
Approved for second transplant in May 2009
Sister-in-law approved as donor in Dec 2009
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angela515
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« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2007, 08:39:20 PM » |
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So sorry for your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. |
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Live Donor Transplant From My Mom 12/14/1999
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« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2007, 08:54:15 PM » |
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I pray for your family and for Chris.
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lifenotonthelist.com Ivanova: "Old Egyptian blessing: May God stand between you and harm in all the empty places you must walk." Babylon 5 Remember your present situation is not your final destination. Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time. "If we don't find a way out of this soon, I'm gonna lose it. Lose it... It means go crazy, nuts, insane, bonzo, no longer in possession of ones faculties, three fries short of a Happy Meal, wacko!" Jack O'Neill - SG-1 |
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« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2007, 09:13:02 PM » |
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Sandra, I'm so sorry to hear of Chris' passing. With dialysis we all know it will be sooner than later but it is up to us to make a difference while still here. Chris made a difference. May he rest in peace.
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« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2007, 09:28:16 PM » |
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I am so very sorry for your loss.
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« Reply #10 on: September 16, 2007, 09:31:54 PM » |
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Sandra, I'm so sorry and do so much appreciate you letting us know about Chris. His death is another great loss to the renal community; I was so looking forward to his doctoral thesis. It is wonderful that you did get to spend the time in Barbados in March. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your walk.
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« Reply #11 on: September 16, 2007, 09:49:56 PM » |
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I'm so sorry for your loss. |
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« Reply #12 on: September 16, 2007, 10:02:36 PM » |
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So Sorry |
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Dialysis Sucks and Transplants Don't.................So Far Anyway !!!!!
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« Reply #13 on: September 16, 2007, 10:04:20 PM » |
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I'm so sorry you are in my thoughts |
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« Reply #14 on: September 16, 2007, 10:22:42 PM » |
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Sorry to hear this.
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« Reply #15 on: September 17, 2007, 12:23:29 AM » |
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Sorry for your loss |
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« Reply #16 on: September 17, 2007, 12:26:58 AM » |
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« Reply #17 on: September 17, 2007, 09:21:08 AM » |
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So sorry for your loss Sandra, thank you for letting us know. Rest in peace Chris  |
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« Reply #18 on: September 17, 2007, 09:38:35 AM » |
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Thank you for posting, Sandra. I'm so sorry for your loss. |
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« Reply #19 on: September 18, 2007, 06:22:26 PM » |
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Sandra,
I just went back and re-read all of Chris's posts. He, indeed seemed like a remarkable man. And he had great love for you. I hope your memories ease the pain you have in your heart. Thank you for letting us know. He will truly be missed.
Hugs, kelli
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« Reply #21 on: September 19, 2007, 07:19:13 AM » |
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I am so sorry. You have your memories to hold on to - they don't leave. I am particularly happy that you were able to go to Barbados (my home country) and had such a great time. Thanks to Virrat for bigging up my country and posting links to the clinic and our Tourist Board.
That was a lovely picture with his obit. Thanks for sharing it with us. Did I understand that your mom was born in Barbados?
My caring thoughts and prayers will be with you on September 23. Blessings!
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« Reply #22 on: September 19, 2007, 08:10:45 AM » |
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Deepest sympathy for your loss.
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« Reply #23 on: September 19, 2007, 07:03:55 PM » |
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I'm so sorry Sandra for your loss.
Thank yor for sharing with us.
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« Reply #24 on: September 21, 2007, 05:12:55 AM » |
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So sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences to you and your family. |
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