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simpleman68
12-20-2016, 1:23pm
We've been pals for over 30 years and gotten into all types of trouble together.
His younger sister was the "angel" of the family and never drank, smoked etc.

She was diagnosed with throat cancer less than a year ago and had multiple surgeries that removed most of her tongue and much of the surrounding tissue. She also endured many rounds of targeted chemo.
She has been on a feeding tube for 3+ months and was down to 70 lbs.

She died after 4 days in the hospital fighting pneumonia.
The tumor (grape fruit sized) was pushing on her esophagus while she was slowly drowning in fluid build-up in her lungs.

She leaves behind her husband Tony and 2 little boys 2 & 4.
Not sure how I will remain composed when I see those little guys at their Mom's funeral. (closed casket) :sadangel:
Scott

Update:
They did an open casket and the 2 boys stayed with a family member during.
Really a tough day for the family. She was only 41 and her oldest sons birthday party was 2 days ago just after his Mom passed. :sadangel:

Took a pic of one of her photos from her wedding day with her parents and Tony.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e28/simpleman68/Me%20Stuff/20161220_160742_zps4ccgpouu.jpg

snide
12-20-2016, 1:45pm
:sadangel::sadangel:

Aerovette
12-20-2016, 1:51pm
Truly tragic. :sadangel:

04 commemorative
12-20-2016, 1:58pm
Very sorry for the family and your loss....:sadangel:

Jeff '79
12-20-2016, 2:00pm
That'll be a tough one.
:sadangel:

VatorMan
12-20-2016, 2:01pm
:sadangel::sadangel:

09SilverC6
12-20-2016, 2:07pm
:sadangel:sorry to hear,:sadangel: cancer can be a nasty killer

NCC-1701
12-20-2016, 2:19pm
very tragic may she rest in peace...:sadangel::sadangel:

OddBall
12-20-2016, 2:30pm
:sadangel::sadangel: So very sorry for your friends family. Cancer is cruel and heartless killer. Always seems to go after the good ones.

Kerrmudgeon
12-20-2016, 2:59pm
How long was that large of a tumor growing before she sought treatment? :sadangel:

Nobody did anything about it? :(

How sad, and seems to be always around Christmas time too....:(

Black94lt1
12-20-2016, 4:12pm
:sadangel:

boracayjohnny
12-20-2016, 4:23pm
My condolences to you, your friend, and his family.

VITE1
12-20-2016, 4:27pm
:sadangel::sadangel:

Rob
12-20-2016, 4:44pm
:sadangel:

99 pewtercoupe
12-20-2016, 4:49pm
:sadangel::sadangel:

MrPeabody
12-20-2016, 4:52pm
That's very sad. Sorry to hear about this.

69camfrk
12-20-2016, 4:56pm
Very sorry to hear Scott...:sadangel:

Iron Chef
12-20-2016, 4:56pm
Very sorry Scott. :sadangel:

Millenium Vette
12-20-2016, 5:31pm
:sadangel::sadangel:

mikeremax
12-20-2016, 6:11pm
:sadangel:

mrvette
12-20-2016, 6:57pm
:sadangel::sadangel::sadangel::sadangel::sadangel: hard on all involved,.....best wishes.....

SQUIRMIN VERMIN 84
12-20-2016, 7:44pm
My sincere condolences for the loss of his sister. Prayers for all involved...:sadangel::sadangel:

JRD77VET
12-20-2016, 9:12pm
So very sorry to hear this Scott :sad:

Please accept and share my sincere condolences. :sadangel:

Blademaker
12-20-2016, 9:56pm
:sadangel:

simpleman68
12-21-2016, 11:32am
Added a picture of Dawn to the first post.

Thanks for the kinds sentiments.
Scott

Barn Babe
12-21-2016, 11:48am
Beautiful girl. So sorry.

Black94lt1
12-21-2016, 1:13pm
Beautiful girl. So sorry.

Agreed, so sad, I can't imagine the pain the family is going through and those boys are way too young to lose their mother :sadangel::sadangel::sadangel:

Prayers said for the family