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    • March 19, 2012 at 12:35 am
    QueenBZ
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      I hope I am not overstepping proper protocol but I had noticed KatyWI had not been active on the board for a while.  Sadly, she passed away Friday, March 16th.  I was in email contact with Katy on occasion being that we live in such close proximity.  She had completed the WI Ironman on September 11th with the proceeds going to MRF and her positive attitude about life just struck a cord with me.

      I hope I am not overstepping proper protocol but I had noticed KatyWI had not been active on the board for a while.  Sadly, she passed away Friday, March 16th.  I was in email contact with Katy on occasion being that we live in such close proximity.  She had completed the WI Ironman on September 11th with the proceeds going to MRF and her positive attitude about life just struck a cord with me. So hard to believe in just 6 months someone can go from the success of completing the grueling test of endurance of an Ironman to succumbing to this beast.  I have such a heavy heart and my prayers are with her family.

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        • March 19, 2012 at 12:58 am
        Phil S
        Participant
          Thanks for posting, I have been thinking of Katy and wondering how she was since she hadn’t posted lately. This loss is so tough, she was so positive and inspirational about living each moment to the fullest. I was so impressed with her attitude, so proud as she competed in the Ironman competition as a stage IV melanoma warrior and earning money for the cause to boot! My heart is also very heavy tonight with this news, so many terrific people are lost to this disease. Her family are in our thoughts and prayers! Valerie (Phil’s wife)
          • March 19, 2012 at 12:58 am
          Phil S
          Participant
            Thanks for posting, I have been thinking of Katy and wondering how she was since she hadn’t posted lately. This loss is so tough, she was so positive and inspirational about living each moment to the fullest. I was so impressed with her attitude, so proud as she competed in the Ironman competition as a stage IV melanoma warrior and earning money for the cause to boot! My heart is also very heavy tonight with this news, so many terrific people are lost to this disease. Her family are in our thoughts and prayers! Valerie (Phil’s wife)
            • March 19, 2012 at 12:58 am
            Phil S
            Participant
              Thanks for posting, I have been thinking of Katy and wondering how she was since she hadn’t posted lately. This loss is so tough, she was so positive and inspirational about living each moment to the fullest. I was so impressed with her attitude, so proud as she competed in the Ironman competition as a stage IV melanoma warrior and earning money for the cause to boot! My heart is also very heavy tonight with this news, so many terrific people are lost to this disease. Her family are in our thoughts and prayers! Valerie (Phil’s wife)
              • March 19, 2012 at 2:58 am
              lhaley
              Participant

                Thank you for posting.  I think that the last time Katy posted she was still looking for a trial but kept finding that she was being turned down because of the number of brain mets and the leptomengial mets.

                Katy will be missed by all of us that have been on this board for awhile.  Such a strong women and gave us all so much support. I am so sorry for her family.

                Linda

                • March 19, 2012 at 2:58 am
                lhaley
                Participant

                  Thank you for posting.  I think that the last time Katy posted she was still looking for a trial but kept finding that she was being turned down because of the number of brain mets and the leptomengial mets.

                  Katy will be missed by all of us that have been on this board for awhile.  Such a strong women and gave us all so much support. I am so sorry for her family.

                  Linda

                  • March 19, 2012 at 2:58 am
                  lhaley
                  Participant

                    Thank you for posting.  I think that the last time Katy posted she was still looking for a trial but kept finding that she was being turned down because of the number of brain mets and the leptomengial mets.

                    Katy will be missed by all of us that have been on this board for awhile.  Such a strong women and gave us all so much support. I am so sorry for her family.

                    Linda

                    • March 19, 2012 at 1:15 pm
                    aldakota22
                    Participant

                      Being recent to this select club never knew KatyWi  but from what i read she was a remakable lady.So sorry for the worlds and her familys loss.Too soon.  Al

                      • March 19, 2012 at 1:15 pm
                      aldakota22
                      Participant

                        Being recent to this select club never knew KatyWi  but from what i read she was a remakable lady.So sorry for the worlds and her familys loss.Too soon.  Al

                        • March 19, 2012 at 1:15 pm
                        aldakota22
                        Participant

                          Being recent to this select club never knew KatyWi  but from what i read she was a remakable lady.So sorry for the worlds and her familys loss.Too soon.  Al

                          • March 19, 2012 at 8:22 pm
                          triciad
                          Participant

                            All I can say is that my heart is broken.  What a fighter…what spirit…what a positive attitude.  To her many friends and family members, my deepest sympathies.  RIP Katy!

                            Tricia

                            • March 19, 2012 at 8:22 pm
                            triciad
                            Participant

                              All I can say is that my heart is broken.  What a fighter…what spirit…what a positive attitude.  To her many friends and family members, my deepest sympathies.  RIP Katy!

                              Tricia

                              • March 19, 2012 at 8:22 pm
                              triciad
                              Participant

                                All I can say is that my heart is broken.  What a fighter…what spirit…what a positive attitude.  To her many friends and family members, my deepest sympathies.  RIP Katy!

                                Tricia

                                • March 21, 2012 at 10:42 am
                                MeNDave
                                Participant

                                  I have also wondered how she was doing.  She was an amazing woman, and I'll miss her posts – she had that "never give up" attitude.  My prayers are also with her family.

                                  RIP Katy.  You'll be missed.

                                  • March 21, 2012 at 10:42 am
                                  MeNDave
                                  Participant

                                    I have also wondered how she was doing.  She was an amazing woman, and I'll miss her posts – she had that "never give up" attitude.  My prayers are also with her family.

                                    RIP Katy.  You'll be missed.

                                    • March 21, 2012 at 10:42 am
                                    MeNDave
                                    Participant

                                      I have also wondered how she was doing.  She was an amazing woman, and I'll miss her posts – she had that "never give up" attitude.  My prayers are also with her family.

                                      RIP Katy.  You'll be missed.

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