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Artie

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    Becky
    Participant

      I see on FB that Artie lost his battle. This makes me so sad. I rarely post but have been reading along for 6 years…everytime there is a loss it breaks my heart. There are a few over the years ( Himynameiskevin, Dian, Jerry) that break my heart even more. Artie is one of those. He has been in so much pain, but never complained. Always here to give advice.

       

      keep fighting everyone

      Becky

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        mkirkland
        Participant

          This absolutely breaks my heart. He was such a fighter!! I have only been on this forum for a few months but his name always stood out b/c he was always helping and sharing his knowledge. Today he is no longer in pain, today he is healed. God bless you Artie. Many prayers for his family in the difficult time.

          mkirkland
          Participant

            This absolutely breaks my heart. He was such a fighter!! I have only been on this forum for a few months but his name always stood out b/c he was always helping and sharing his knowledge. Today he is no longer in pain, today he is healed. God bless you Artie. Many prayers for his family in the difficult time.

            mkirkland
            Participant

              This absolutely breaks my heart. He was such a fighter!! I have only been on this forum for a few months but his name always stood out b/c he was always helping and sharing his knowledge. Today he is no longer in pain, today he is healed. God bless you Artie. Many prayers for his family in the difficult time.

              casagrayson
              Participant

                There are no words.  broken heart

                  Mat
                  Participant

                    Agreed–no words.  May his memory be a blessing to the many he touched.

                    Mat
                    Participant

                      Agreed–no words.  May his memory be a blessing to the many he touched.

                      Mat
                      Participant

                        Agreed–no words.  May his memory be a blessing to the many he touched.

                        Momofjake
                        Participant

                          I just got on. 5 days ago he wrote on my question about Jake. No words. But I can't breathe. Like my chest gets tight. Got bad scan results today. I do hate this cancer. I do love Artie. 

                          Momofjake
                          Participant

                            I just got on. 5 days ago he wrote on my question about Jake. No words. But I can't breathe. Like my chest gets tight. Got bad scan results today. I do hate this cancer. I do love Artie. 

                            Momofjake
                            Participant

                              I just got on. 5 days ago he wrote on my question about Jake. No words. But I can't breathe. Like my chest gets tight. Got bad scan results today. I do hate this cancer. I do love Artie. 

                            casagrayson
                            Participant

                              There are no words.  broken heart

                              casagrayson
                              Participant

                                There are no words.  broken heart

                                Jubes
                                Participant

                                  Artie's parents fought this battle with him too and you could tell by his posts how much love there was there. May they find the solace they need right now.  I will miss you so much Artie. Thanks for all your great advice and encouragement. 

                                  Anne-Louise

                                  Jubes
                                  Participant

                                    Artie's parents fought this battle with him too and you could tell by his posts how much love there was there. May they find the solace they need right now.  I will miss you so much Artie. Thanks for all your great advice and encouragement. 

                                    Anne-Louise

                                    Jubes
                                    Participant

                                      Artie's parents fought this battle with him too and you could tell by his posts how much love there was there. May they find the solace they need right now.  I will miss you so much Artie. Thanks for all your great advice and encouragement. 

                                      Anne-Louise

                                      s wife
                                      Participant

                                        So sad to read this news…!

                                        as a symbolic gesture i have just donated the price of a star wars' ticket to MRF, in memory of Artie-arthurjedi007.

                                        i once saw a tombstone which read "nicht gestorben, nur vorausgegangen", which means approximately "you have not died, just gone ahead of us".

                                        Artie, you who fought so hard, may the force be with you on your journey ahead of us, and may it be a painless, and wonderful journey.

                                        susannah

                                        s wife
                                        Participant

                                          So sad to read this news…!

                                          as a symbolic gesture i have just donated the price of a star wars' ticket to MRF, in memory of Artie-arthurjedi007.

                                          i once saw a tombstone which read "nicht gestorben, nur vorausgegangen", which means approximately "you have not died, just gone ahead of us".

                                          Artie, you who fought so hard, may the force be with you on your journey ahead of us, and may it be a painless, and wonderful journey.

                                          susannah

                                          s wife
                                          Participant

                                            So sad to read this news…!

                                            as a symbolic gesture i have just donated the price of a star wars' ticket to MRF, in memory of Artie-arthurjedi007.

                                            i once saw a tombstone which read "nicht gestorben, nur vorausgegangen", which means approximately "you have not died, just gone ahead of us".

                                            Artie, you who fought so hard, may the force be with you on your journey ahead of us, and may it be a painless, and wonderful journey.

                                            susannah

                                              cavsnut
                                              Participant

                                                So tragic and heartbreaking, Artie was so loved by this group here, such a selfless human being …just at a loss for words right now…

                                                cavsnut
                                                Participant

                                                  So tragic and heartbreaking, Artie was so loved by this group here, such a selfless human being …just at a loss for words right now…

                                                  cavsnut
                                                  Participant

                                                    So tragic and heartbreaking, Artie was so loved by this group here, such a selfless human being …just at a loss for words right now…

                                                  CHD
                                                  Participant

                                                    Oh no, not Artie.  It is just heartbreaking to read this.  Such a good guy. 

                                                    CHD
                                                    Participant

                                                      Oh no, not Artie.  It is just heartbreaking to read this.  Such a good guy. 

                                                      CHD
                                                      Participant

                                                        Oh no, not Artie.  It is just heartbreaking to read this.  Such a good guy. 

                                                        goldengirls2011
                                                        Participant

                                                          RIP, Artie. I have been reading the boards for a few years now, but seldom post. You are an inspiration to all. You reminded me so much of Himynameiskevin. You both totally rock!

                                                          You will be missed here, but never forgotten!

                                                          goldengirls2011
                                                          Participant

                                                            RIP, Artie. I have been reading the boards for a few years now, but seldom post. You are an inspiration to all. You reminded me so much of Himynameiskevin. You both totally rock!

                                                            You will be missed here, but never forgotten!

                                                            goldengirls2011
                                                            Participant

                                                              RIP, Artie. I have been reading the boards for a few years now, but seldom post. You are an inspiration to all. You reminded me so much of Himynameiskevin. You both totally rock!

                                                              You will be missed here, but never forgotten!

                                                              kpcollins31
                                                              Participant

                                                                Really sorry to hear this. Artie will surely be missed. Prayers to his family and friends.

                                                                Kevin

                                                                 

                                                                kpcollins31
                                                                Participant

                                                                  Really sorry to hear this. Artie will surely be missed. Prayers to his family and friends.

                                                                  Kevin

                                                                   

                                                                  kpcollins31
                                                                  Participant

                                                                    Really sorry to hear this. Artie will surely be missed. Prayers to his family and friends.

                                                                    Kevin

                                                                     

                                                                    liberty04281
                                                                    Participant
                                                                      It is very hard to hear, that he lost the battle.
                                                                      liberty04281
                                                                      Participant
                                                                        It is very hard to hear, that he lost the battle.
                                                                        liberty04281
                                                                        Participant
                                                                          It is very hard to hear, that he lost the battle.
                                                                          jamieth29
                                                                          Participant
                                                                            Damn…i dont know what else to say.
                                                                            jamieth29
                                                                            Participant
                                                                              Damn…i dont know what else to say.
                                                                              jamieth29
                                                                              Participant
                                                                                Damn…i dont know what else to say.
                                                                                Bubbles
                                                                                Participant

                                                                                  Merde!!!  Oh, Artie.  Such a kind and beautiful soul.  You will always be a light shining bright in our hearts. Much love and hugs to your parents.  Will miss you always.  c

                                                                                    vivian
                                                                                    Participant

                                                                                      Oh, this is so sad!  What a loss for the world.  I send love to his wonderful parents.

                                                                                      Lear

                                                                                      vivian
                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                        Oh, this is so sad!  What a loss for the world.  I send love to his wonderful parents.

                                                                                        Lear

                                                                                        vivian
                                                                                        Participant

                                                                                          Oh, this is so sad!  What a loss for the world.  I send love to his wonderful parents.

                                                                                          Lear

                                                                                        Bubbles
                                                                                        Participant

                                                                                          Merde!!!  Oh, Artie.  Such a kind and beautiful soul.  You will always be a light shining bright in our hearts. Much love and hugs to your parents.  Will miss you always.  c

                                                                                          Bubbles
                                                                                          Participant

                                                                                            Merde!!!  Oh, Artie.  Such a kind and beautiful soul.  You will always be a light shining bright in our hearts. Much love and hugs to your parents.  Will miss you always.  c

                                                                                            Squash
                                                                                            Participant

                                                                                              Vale Artie taken far too young by this terrible disease

                                                                                              You suffered so much in the last stages yet you always were so helpful.

                                                                                              RIP

                                                                                               

                                                                                              Squash
                                                                                              Participant

                                                                                                Vale Artie taken far too young by this terrible disease

                                                                                                You suffered so much in the last stages yet you always were so helpful.

                                                                                                RIP

                                                                                                 

                                                                                                Squash
                                                                                                Participant

                                                                                                  Vale Artie taken far too young by this terrible disease

                                                                                                  You suffered so much in the last stages yet you always were so helpful.

                                                                                                  RIP

                                                                                                   

                                                                                                  jenny22
                                                                                                  Participant

                                                                                                    Just too sad for words……my heart breaks for him and his poor parents……

                                                                                                    Such a kind soul…..

                                                                                                    RIP Artie….

                                                                                                      jbronicki
                                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                                        What a loss, he was such a kind man, just makes me so angry.  You could tell he had a special bond with his parents, but then again what parents wouldn't be proud of a kid like him.  So sad for him and his family.  It just makes me mad…. RIP Artie

                                                                                                        jbronicki
                                                                                                        Participant

                                                                                                          What a loss, he was such a kind man, just makes me so angry.  You could tell he had a special bond with his parents, but then again what parents wouldn't be proud of a kid like him.  So sad for him and his family.  It just makes me mad…. RIP Artie

                                                                                                          jbronicki
                                                                                                          Participant

                                                                                                            What a loss, he was such a kind man, just makes me so angry.  You could tell he had a special bond with his parents, but then again what parents wouldn't be proud of a kid like him.  So sad for him and his family.  It just makes me mad…. RIP Artie

                                                                                                          jenny22
                                                                                                          Participant

                                                                                                            Just too sad for words……my heart breaks for him and his poor parents……

                                                                                                            Such a kind soul…..

                                                                                                            RIP Artie….

                                                                                                            jenny22
                                                                                                            Participant

                                                                                                              Just too sad for words……my heart breaks for him and his poor parents……

                                                                                                              Such a kind soul…..

                                                                                                              RIP Artie….

                                                                                                              jbronicki
                                                                                                              Participant

                                                                                                                Hi Becky or jahenry. If possible, could we get his arrangements for those that want to send flowers to his family?

                                                                                                                jbronicki
                                                                                                                Participant

                                                                                                                  Hi Becky or jahenry. If possible, could we get his arrangements for those that want to send flowers to his family?

                                                                                                                  jbronicki
                                                                                                                  Participant

                                                                                                                    Hi Becky or jahenry. If possible, could we get his arrangements for those that want to send flowers to his family?

                                                                                                                    Linny
                                                                                                                    Participant

                                                                                                                      Hearing this saddens me so very much. Artie, you fought a good battle and encouraged others here to do the same. You will be missed. 

                                                                                                                      Linny
                                                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                                                        Hearing this saddens me so very much. Artie, you fought a good battle and encouraged others here to do the same. You will be missed. 

                                                                                                                        Linny
                                                                                                                        Participant

                                                                                                                          Hearing this saddens me so very much. Artie, you fought a good battle and encouraged others here to do the same. You will be missed. 

                                                                                                                          Jahendry12
                                                                                                                          Participant

                                                                                                                            In shock about Artie. He posted at 6:00 last night that he had a Long way to go and felt awful from infections. 

                                                                                                                            Gone way too soon. Im so so sorry to hear this. He was a tough warrior and will always be remembered for his kind heart and fighting spirit. 

                                                                                                                            Jahendry12
                                                                                                                            Participant

                                                                                                                              In shock about Artie. He posted at 6:00 last night that he had a Long way to go and felt awful from infections. 

                                                                                                                              Gone way too soon. Im so so sorry to hear this. He was a tough warrior and will always be remembered for his kind heart and fighting spirit. 

                                                                                                                              Jahendry12
                                                                                                                              Participant

                                                                                                                                In shock about Artie. He posted at 6:00 last night that he had a Long way to go and felt awful from infections. 

                                                                                                                                Gone way too soon. Im so so sorry to hear this. He was a tough warrior and will always be remembered for his kind heart and fighting spirit. 

                                                                                                                                Rita and Charles
                                                                                                                                Participant

                                                                                                                                  I only followed him since May…….his energy to fight amazed me, showed me that courage is needed.  I never knew him, but heart broken for him and his family. RIP, no more pain of the battle.

                                                                                                                                  Rita

                                                                                                                                  Rita and Charles
                                                                                                                                  Participant

                                                                                                                                    I only followed him since May…….his energy to fight amazed me, showed me that courage is needed.  I never knew him, but heart broken for him and his family. RIP, no more pain of the battle.

                                                                                                                                    Rita

                                                                                                                                    Rita and Charles
                                                                                                                                    Participant

                                                                                                                                      I only followed him since May…….his energy to fight amazed me, showed me that courage is needed.  I never knew him, but heart broken for him and his family. RIP, no more pain of the battle.

                                                                                                                                      Rita

                                                                                                                                      stars
                                                                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                                                                        Artie was one of the good guys, so generous with giving time and advice and support to people on the board. He fought the good fight, his time was well used. RIP my friend, gone too soon.

                                                                                                                                        stars
                                                                                                                                        Participant

                                                                                                                                          Artie was one of the good guys, so generous with giving time and advice and support to people on the board. He fought the good fight, his time was well used. RIP my friend, gone too soon.

                                                                                                                                          stars
                                                                                                                                          Participant

                                                                                                                                            Artie was one of the good guys, so generous with giving time and advice and support to people on the board. He fought the good fight, his time was well used. RIP my friend, gone too soon.

                                                                                                                                            Ninniditti
                                                                                                                                            Participant

                                                                                                                                              So very sorry!

                                                                                                                                              Ninniditti
                                                                                                                                              Participant

                                                                                                                                                So very sorry!

                                                                                                                                                Ninniditti
                                                                                                                                                Participant

                                                                                                                                                  So very sorry!

                                                                                                                                                  emagdnim83
                                                                                                                                                  Participant

                                                                                                                                                    Oh No. Artie always had a good reply to my topics and everything he wrote was helpful for me. I'm sorry for his family and friends to have lost such an amazing person. 

                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                      Gwen in Maine
                                                                                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                                                                                        This is devastating news. My heart breaks this morning.

                                                                                                                                                        Gwen

                                                                                                                                                        Gwen in Maine
                                                                                                                                                        Participant

                                                                                                                                                          This is devastating news. My heart breaks this morning.

                                                                                                                                                          Gwen

                                                                                                                                                          Gwen in Maine
                                                                                                                                                          Participant

                                                                                                                                                            This is devastating news. My heart breaks this morning.

                                                                                                                                                            Gwen

                                                                                                                                                            Scooby123
                                                                                                                                                            Participant

                                                                                                                                                              My heart is in bits , I have just logged on hoping to hear that Artie was a little better, he was loved by many and supported so many of us . God bless you Artie and sending love to his family. 

                                                                                                                                                              ❤️❤️❤️❤️

                                                                                                                                                              scooby

                                                                                                                                                              Scooby123
                                                                                                                                                              Participant

                                                                                                                                                                My heart is in bits , I have just logged on hoping to hear that Artie was a little better, he was loved by many and supported so many of us . God bless you Artie and sending love to his family. 

                                                                                                                                                                ❤️❤️❤️❤️

                                                                                                                                                                scooby

                                                                                                                                                                Scooby123
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                                                                                                                                                                  My heart is in bits , I have just logged on hoping to hear that Artie was a little better, he was loved by many and supported so many of us . God bless you Artie and sending love to his family. 

                                                                                                                                                                  ❤️❤️❤️❤️

                                                                                                                                                                  scooby

                                                                                                                                                                emagdnim83
                                                                                                                                                                Participant

                                                                                                                                                                  Oh No. Artie always had a good reply to my topics and everything he wrote was helpful for me. I'm sorry for his family and friends to have lost such an amazing person. 

                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                  emagdnim83
                                                                                                                                                                  Participant

                                                                                                                                                                    Oh No. Artie always had a good reply to my topics and everything he wrote was helpful for me. I'm sorry for his family and friends to have lost such an amazing person. 

                                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                                    Polymath
                                                                                                                                                                    Participant

                                                                                                                                                                      Artie was the most inspirational warrior on this board and despite his personal hardship he was always there to help, with heart.  It's absoultly heartbreaking to hear of this loss, yet I am so happy he went on his own terms, and his suffering is now over.  I only hope to have that kind of courage and strength when my time comes.  The force was strong with this one.

                                                                                                                                                                      A hui hou Artie

                                                                                                                                                                      Polymath
                                                                                                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                                                                                                        Artie was the most inspirational warrior on this board and despite his personal hardship he was always there to help, with heart.  It's absoultly heartbreaking to hear of this loss, yet I am so happy he went on his own terms, and his suffering is now over.  I only hope to have that kind of courage and strength when my time comes.  The force was strong with this one.

                                                                                                                                                                        A hui hou Artie

                                                                                                                                                                        Polymath
                                                                                                                                                                        Participant

                                                                                                                                                                          Artie was the most inspirational warrior on this board and despite his personal hardship he was always there to help, with heart.  It's absoultly heartbreaking to hear of this loss, yet I am so happy he went on his own terms, and his suffering is now over.  I only hope to have that kind of courage and strength when my time comes.  The force was strong with this one.

                                                                                                                                                                          A hui hou Artie

                                                                                                                                                                            tschmith
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                                                                                                                                                                              Brave, tough, wonderful Artie will be so so missed.  We were all blessed to have crossed paths with him through this forum.  

                                                                                                                                                                              This is so heartbreaking.  I know many of us feel like we've lost a family member.  

                                                                                                                                                                              Peace be with you, Artie.  

                                                                                                                                                                              Terrie

                                                                                                                                                                              tschmith
                                                                                                                                                                              Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                Brave, tough, wonderful Artie will be so so missed.  We were all blessed to have crossed paths with him through this forum.  

                                                                                                                                                                                This is so heartbreaking.  I know many of us feel like we've lost a family member.  

                                                                                                                                                                                Peace be with you, Artie.  

                                                                                                                                                                                Terrie

                                                                                                                                                                                Marianne quinn
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                                                                                                                                                                                  One of the kindest, supportive, and courageous person that has blessed my life. We will miss you.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Marianne quinn
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                                                                                                                                                                                    One of the kindest, supportive, and courageous person that has blessed my life. We will miss you.

                                                                                                                                                                                    Marianne quinn
                                                                                                                                                                                    Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                      One of the kindest, supportive, and courageous person that has blessed my life. We will miss you.

                                                                                                                                                                                      tschmith
                                                                                                                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                        Brave, tough, wonderful Artie will be so so missed.  We were all blessed to have crossed paths with him through this forum.  

                                                                                                                                                                                        This is so heartbreaking.  I know many of us feel like we've lost a family member.  

                                                                                                                                                                                        Peace be with you, Artie.  

                                                                                                                                                                                        Terrie

                                                                                                                                                                                      _Paul_
                                                                                                                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                        That hit really damn hard. Even though like most of us I never met Artie, he was family. He was always offering up his experience, helping people, in spite of all of his suffering.

                                                                                                                                                                                        i felt so aweful receiving this news. So I closed my eyes and just meditated on him. I'm not religious – don't go to church – but I do believe in a creator and that this existence is not all there is. So I thought about his end to suffering and that he was in a different existence now and I felt my sadness lift. I wish I could explain better but I lack that gift.

                                                                                                                                                                                        You were an inspiration Artie, and I truly hope I do get to meet you when it's my turn.

                                                                                                                                                                                        – Paul

                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                        _Paul_
                                                                                                                                                                                        Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                          That hit really damn hard. Even though like most of us I never met Artie, he was family. He was always offering up his experience, helping people, in spite of all of his suffering.

                                                                                                                                                                                          i felt so aweful receiving this news. So I closed my eyes and just meditated on him. I'm not religious – don't go to church – but I do believe in a creator and that this existence is not all there is. So I thought about his end to suffering and that he was in a different existence now and I felt my sadness lift. I wish I could explain better but I lack that gift.

                                                                                                                                                                                          You were an inspiration Artie, and I truly hope I do get to meet you when it's my turn.

                                                                                                                                                                                          – Paul

                                                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                                                                                            Bubbles
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                                                                                                                                                                                              Thankyou, Paul.  I like that.  c

                                                                                                                                                                                              Bubbles
                                                                                                                                                                                              Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                                Thankyou, Paul.  I like that.  c

                                                                                                                                                                                                Bubbles
                                                                                                                                                                                                Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Thankyou, Paul.  I like that.  c

                                                                                                                                                                                                _Paul_
                                                                                                                                                                                                Participant

                                                                                                                                                                                                  That hit really damn hard. Even though like most of us I never met Artie, he was family. He was always offering up his experience, helping people, in spite of all of his suffering.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  i felt so aweful receiving this news. So I closed my eyes and just meditated on him. I'm not religious – don't go to church – but I do believe in a creator and that this existence is not all there is. So I thought about his end to suffering and that he was in a different existence now and I felt my sadness lift. I wish I could explain better but I lack that gift.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  You were an inspiration Artie, and I truly hope I do get to meet you when it's my turn.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  – Paul

                                                                                                                                                                                                   

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