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    • November 8, 2010 at 8:57 am
    Nancy
    Participant

      Buddy, my dear husbacd of 43 years, passed  away today.

      He really fought the melanoma battle.  The journey has been a long one, some ups, some downs, but we always thought we would win.

      Winning wasn't in the cards this time,  Anyone so desiring can man

       

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      Buddy, my dear husbacd of 43 years, passed  away today.

      He really fought the melanoma battle.  The journey has been a long one, some ups, some downs, but we always thought we would win.

      Winning wasn't in the cards this time,  Anyone so desiring can man

       

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        • November 8, 2010 at 11:19 am
        Cate
        Participant

          I'm so sorry Nancy.  Just know that Buddy is finally at peace.  He fought the good fight and can now rest.  I know how difficult this must be for you.  Take care of yourself.  Cate

          • November 8, 2010 at 11:19 am
          Cate
          Participant

            I'm so sorry Nancy.  Just know that Buddy is finally at peace.  He fought the good fight and can now rest.  I know how difficult this must be for you.  Take care of yourself.  Cate

            • November 8, 2010 at 11:23 am
            Linda/Kentucky
            Participant

              Many prayers I send to you at this time~~~  I hope you find that the memories of Buddy bring you peace and comfort and know how hard he fought this battle to the end.  God Bless….

               

              Linda/Kentucky 

              • November 8, 2010 at 11:23 am
              Linda/Kentucky
              Participant

                Many prayers I send to you at this time~~~  I hope you find that the memories of Buddy bring you peace and comfort and know how hard he fought this battle to the end.  God Bless….

                 

                Linda/Kentucky 

                • November 8, 2010 at 11:49 am
                Fen
                Participant

                  I'm so sorry. May your memories of those wonderful 43 years bring you comfort.  Sending prayers to you and your family.

                  Fen

                  • November 8, 2010 at 11:49 am
                  Fen
                  Participant

                    I'm so sorry. May your memories of those wonderful 43 years bring you comfort.  Sending prayers to you and your family.

                    Fen

                    • November 8, 2010 at 1:00 pm
                    Lori C
                    Participant

                      I am so sorry.  It is a brutal disease.  Prayers of comfort to you and may Buddy's spirit stay close & comfort you. 

                      • November 8, 2010 at 1:00 pm
                      Lori C
                      Participant

                        I am so sorry.  It is a brutal disease.  Prayers of comfort to you and may Buddy's spirit stay close & comfort you. 

                        • November 8, 2010 at 1:00 pm
                        lhaley
                        Participant

                          Nancy,

                          My heart is breaking for you. You bought fought this horrible disease with all you had, but God had different plans. Buddy is now at peace. Remember the good times to help you get though this.

                          Linda

                          • November 8, 2010 at 1:00 pm
                          lhaley
                          Participant

                            Nancy,

                            My heart is breaking for you. You bought fought this horrible disease with all you had, but God had different plans. Buddy is now at peace. Remember the good times to help you get though this.

                            Linda

                            • November 8, 2010 at 1:10 pm
                            jag
                            Participant

                              A man's greatest gift sometimes is to be loved and cared for.  That was definitely Buddy.

                              God Bless

                              John

                              • November 8, 2010 at 1:10 pm
                              jag
                              Participant

                                A man's greatest gift sometimes is to be loved and cared for.  That was definitely Buddy.

                                God Bless

                                John

                                • November 8, 2010 at 2:50 pm
                                Nancy
                                Participant

                                  I should have called Jerry to post for me – Sorry – I couldn't get the post finished, etc.

                                  Anyway, he was in hospice, no pain anymore –  He did everything available, but a cure was not to be. 

                                  He said he had a good life,  and the folks who came to visit him, said he was a 'good and decent man"

                                  always fair, in coaching softball, he never embarrased anyone by yelling at them, but took them aside and said,"You can do better next time, can't you?" He had that way about him, even accepting melanoma with as much grace as one could.

                                  Douglas "Buddy" O'Keefe  1941-2010

                                  Nancy

                                   

                                   

                                    • November 8, 2010 at 2:53 pm
                                    ValinMtl
                                    Participant

                                      I'm so sorry Nancy. Buddy put up a valiant fight, I hate this monster.  Val

                                      • November 8, 2010 at 2:53 pm
                                      ValinMtl
                                      Participant

                                        I'm so sorry Nancy. Buddy put up a valiant fight, I hate this monster.  Val

                                        • November 8, 2010 at 9:55 pm
                                        BethA in VA
                                        Participant

                                          What a nice tribute to your husband of 43 years.  That is a long time…and an example to many.  I am sorry for your loss.  I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers.  Beth

                                          • November 8, 2010 at 9:55 pm
                                          BethA in VA
                                          Participant

                                            What a nice tribute to your husband of 43 years.  That is a long time…and an example to many.  I am sorry for your loss.  I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers.  Beth

                                          • November 8, 2010 at 2:50 pm
                                          Nancy
                                          Participant

                                            I should have called Jerry to post for me – Sorry – I couldn't get the post finished, etc.

                                            Anyway, he was in hospice, no pain anymore –  He did everything available, but a cure was not to be. 

                                            He said he had a good life,  and the folks who came to visit him, said he was a 'good and decent man"

                                            always fair, in coaching softball, he never embarrased anyone by yelling at them, but took them aside and said,"You can do better next time, can't you?" He had that way about him, even accepting melanoma with as much grace as one could.

                                            Douglas "Buddy" O'Keefe  1941-2010

                                            Nancy

                                             

                                             

                                            • November 8, 2010 at 4:21 pm
                                            King
                                            Participant

                                              Nancy,

                                               

                                              I offer my sincere sympathy to you, Buddy's family and friends.  I hope happy memories of the years together will replace the sadness and stress of the battle with melanoma.

                                               

                                              Stay Strong

                                              King

                                              Stage IV 7/05 Liver mets

                                              • November 8, 2010 at 4:21 pm
                                              King
                                              Participant

                                                Nancy,

                                                 

                                                I offer my sincere sympathy to you, Buddy's family and friends.  I hope happy memories of the years together will replace the sadness and stress of the battle with melanoma.

                                                 

                                                Stay Strong

                                                King

                                                Stage IV 7/05 Liver mets

                                                • November 8, 2010 at 6:15 pm
                                                debbieVA
                                                Participant

                                                  Nancy….

                                                   

                                                  I am so sorry to hear of Buddy's passing…..Praying for peace….God bless you.

                                                   

                                                  Debbie Stage 4 NED

                                                  • November 8, 2010 at 6:15 pm
                                                  debbieVA
                                                  Participant

                                                    Nancy….

                                                     

                                                    I am so sorry to hear of Buddy's passing…..Praying for peace….God bless you.

                                                     

                                                    Debbie Stage 4 NED

                                                    • November 8, 2010 at 7:04 pm
                                                    Jerry from Cape Cod
                                                    Participant

                                                      Nancy,

                                                      You, Buddy and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.  Buddy was a fighter and you were the perfect partner for him.

                                                      Love,

                                                      Jerry from Cape Cod

                                                      • November 8, 2010 at 7:04 pm
                                                      Jerry from Cape Cod
                                                      Participant

                                                        Nancy,

                                                        You, Buddy and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.  Buddy was a fighter and you were the perfect partner for him.

                                                        Love,

                                                        Jerry from Cape Cod

                                                        • November 8, 2010 at 9:58 pm
                                                        Rocklove
                                                        Participant

                                                          I'm so sorry Nancy for your loss of Buddy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.

                                                          • November 8, 2010 at 9:58 pm
                                                          Rocklove
                                                          Participant

                                                            I'm so sorry Nancy for your loss of Buddy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.

                                                            • November 9, 2010 at 4:53 am
                                                            MaryD
                                                            Participant

                                                              I'm so sorry for your loss Nancy – Buddy sounds like a gracious man.  How wonderful to have been married 43 years!   The loss is great but may the memories comfort you .  .

                                                              Mary

                                                              • November 9, 2010 at 4:53 am
                                                              MaryD
                                                              Participant

                                                                I'm so sorry for your loss Nancy – Buddy sounds like a gracious man.  How wonderful to have been married 43 years!   The loss is great but may the memories comfort you .  .

                                                                Mary

                                                                • November 9, 2010 at 6:45 am
                                                                JoanR
                                                                Participant

                                                                  I am so sad to hear your news. You will miss him terribly, but hopefully you will find comfort knowing he is at peace at last…take good care of yourself, and soon the days will be easier…Visit here and talk when you need a shoulder to lean on.

                                                                  • November 9, 2010 at 6:45 am
                                                                  JoanR
                                                                  Participant

                                                                    I am so sad to hear your news. You will miss him terribly, but hopefully you will find comfort knowing he is at peace at last…take good care of yourself, and soon the days will be easier…Visit here and talk when you need a shoulder to lean on.

                                                                    • November 9, 2010 at 7:25 pm
                                                                    Amy Busby
                                                                    Participant

                                                                      Oh Nancy.  I am so so sorry.  I know Buddy had been in decline for awhile but it's never easy to let go.  I will keep you in my prayers as you start this new chapter in your life.  I'm glad he's now at peace & pain free.  He got away and went somewhere melanoma can never tough him.  To me that's a win.

                                                                      Love,

                                                                      Amy

                                                                      • November 9, 2010 at 7:25 pm
                                                                      Amy Busby
                                                                      Participant

                                                                        Oh Nancy.  I am so so sorry.  I know Buddy had been in decline for awhile but it's never easy to let go.  I will keep you in my prayers as you start this new chapter in your life.  I'm glad he's now at peace & pain free.  He got away and went somewhere melanoma can never tough him.  To me that's a win.

                                                                        Love,

                                                                        Amy

                                                                        • November 9, 2010 at 7:45 pm
                                                                        rj
                                                                        Participant

                                                                          Nancy, dear, I'm so sorry for you.  The blessing is that he's free of pain and all the other effects of melanoma, but the pain now is in your heart as you miss him.  May God strengthen you and comfort you as you struggle with the void in your life.  With a hug and a prayer…Ron and Betsy Johns

                                                                            • November 10, 2010 at 1:21 am
                                                                            EricNJill
                                                                            Participant

                                                                              Nancy,  You know my heart is breaking for you.  There really are no words.  Just know that I am thinking of you.  I wish I could give you a great big hug.  Love, JillNEric in OH

                                                                              • November 10, 2010 at 1:21 am
                                                                              EricNJill
                                                                              Participant

                                                                                Nancy,  You know my heart is breaking for you.  There really are no words.  Just know that I am thinking of you.  I wish I could give you a great big hug.  Love, JillNEric in OH

                                                                              • November 9, 2010 at 7:45 pm
                                                                              rj
                                                                              Participant

                                                                                Nancy, dear, I'm so sorry for you.  The blessing is that he's free of pain and all the other effects of melanoma, but the pain now is in your heart as you miss him.  May God strengthen you and comfort you as you struggle with the void in your life.  With a hug and a prayer…Ron and Betsy Johns

                                                                                • November 10, 2010 at 3:36 am
                                                                                JuleFL
                                                                                Participant

                                                                                  I am so sorry for your loss.  You are in my prayers.

                                                                                  Jule

                                                                                  • November 10, 2010 at 3:36 am
                                                                                  JuleFL
                                                                                  Participant

                                                                                    I am so sorry for your loss.  You are in my prayers.

                                                                                    Jule

                                                                                    • November 11, 2010 at 2:57 am
                                                                                    Sharyn
                                                                                    Participant

                                                                                      Dear Nancy,

                                                                                      I am so very sorry to hear this news. Both you and Buddy fought a valiant battle for so long. I wish you peace and comfort as you move through this most difficult time,  Please accept my deepest condolences.

                                                                                      Warm comforting hugs

                                                                                      Sharyn, Stage IV

                                                                                      • November 11, 2010 at 2:57 am
                                                                                      Sharyn
                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                        Dear Nancy,

                                                                                        I am so very sorry to hear this news. Both you and Buddy fought a valiant battle for so long. I wish you peace and comfort as you move through this most difficult time,  Please accept my deepest condolences.

                                                                                        Warm comforting hugs

                                                                                        Sharyn, Stage IV

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