I don't have the vocabulary necessary to express the respect, admiration and love that I, we, have for Danny. He's a remarkable man that touched the lives of so many, providing comfort, friendship and laughs for all that had the good fortune to know him. He will continue to be an influence on my life. Man, this is not easy. I need some of his strength to get through typing this note cause the tears are streaming down my face. Danny Boy, my friend. I'm going to miss you. Thank you so much for being my friend.

Dave

Mom's caregvr. DDS failed to dx 01/03. Dx Stg IV SCC 05/03. Induct. chemo, IMRT, 5FU, H, Iressa, Neck disect, radiation. Dad's caregvr. Dx 01/04 Ext. Stg SCLC. Mets to liver/bone 08/04. Died 11/12/04. Mom tongue CA dx 06/13, hemiglossectomy (80% removed) 08/13. Clean margins and nodes, but PNI. 6/15/15: Tongue CA at base of remnant tongue. Declined further tx; hospice.
Died 10/13/15. What a long and difficult journey.