#20750 07-19-2006 10:49 AM | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2 Member | OP  Member
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2 | This is Danny Boy's brother John B. I would like to thank all of you for the kind words for my brother, and friend Dan. He was an inspriation to us all, and taught me what courage is all about. We laid Dan to rest today, and it was a sad day in my life and many others I am sure. He was courageous up to the end! To see the many hearts that he had touched was humbling! He was surrounded by his faimly, and we are many ,when he finally went home. I will miss him , that laugh, that smile, and constant positive attitude!
I salute you Danny Boy, untill we see each other again. Lots of Love,
Your Brother and Friend, John B
John B
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#20751 07-19-2006 11:19 AM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,244 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,244 | John
Thank you for that post, I know it must have been hard, I have lost 2 close family members my Mum and Dad inside the last 12 months and nothing prepares you for the emptiness that they leave in your life, you expect to lose your parents at some point but nothing prepares you for it, BUT to lose a brother has to be beyond comprehension, and if that brother is Danny Boy well I really don't know how you will deal with it. From Danny's emails I know you are a close family and I do so hope you can take comfort from that.
Please if you can stay with us on the forum, as Danny Boys brother we welcome you and if we can will help support you through the next few hard months of your grief.
May your God walk with you.
Sunshine..love and hugs
Helen
SCC Base of tongue, (TISN0M0) laser surgery, 10/01 and 05/03 no clear margins. Radial free flap graft to tonsil pillar, partial glossectomy, left neck dissection 08/04
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#20752 07-19-2006 01:42 PM | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 136 Senior Member (100+ posts) | | Senior Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 136 | hey John B,
Danny's faith was clear to me and I'm sure it contributed largely to his character. It probably uplifted many with less clear vision. I know it strengthened me. It will be a grand time when we are all together again.
till then, let's live life to the fullest! best wishes to you, Danny's familly and Oral Cancer folks as we live to each new day. Every one is a gift.
love to you John B,
larryb
'01 diagnosis.. jaw hing and base of tongue. surgery not possible. JHU used radiation and chemo to seemingly rid me of the beast. peg for about 19 months. 100 cases of 24 cans of liquid food. 9 months eating therapy. 3x esophagus stretches. non-smoker. previously a social drinker.
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#20753 07-19-2006 01:53 PM | Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,627 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,627 | John,
Your post makes us feel even more a part of Danny's life and family. Thank you for taking the time to write it..........I suspect you are as kind and caring as your dear brother.
Love,
Minnie
SCC Left Mandible. Jaw replaced with bone from leg. Neck disection, 37 radiation treatments. Recurrence 8-28-07, stage 2, tongue. One third of tongue removed 10-4-07. 5-23-08 chemo started for tumor behind swallowing passage, Our good friend and much loved OCF member Minnie has been lost to the disease (RIP 10-29-08). We will all miss her greatly.
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#20754 07-20-2006 01:14 AM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,606 Likes: 2 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,606 Likes: 2 | John,
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us yet another glimpse into the glorious life and times of Daniel Bogan! I am sure many of you, his family and friends, had some great stories of your experiences together. I am sorry I could not make it up there but circumstances wouldn't allow it. Know, though, that we all were there in some fashion cheering and sharing in the joys of this wonderful man's life.
May your pain soon dwindle and may your heart be filled with the fondest memories and love of your brother.
Best Regards,
Ed
SCC Stage IV, BOT, T2N2bM0
Cisplatin/5FU x 3, 40 days radiation
Diagnosis 07/21/03 tx completed 10/08/03
Post Radiation Lower Motor Neuron Syndrome 3/08.
Cervical Spinal Stenosis 01/11
Cervical Myelitis 09/12
Thoracic Paraplegia 10/12
Dysautonomia 11/12
Hospice care 09/12-01/13.
COPD 01/14
Intermittent CHF 6/15
Feeding tube NPO 03/16
VFI 12/2016
ORN 12/2017
Cardiac Event 06/2018
Bilateral VFI 01/2021
Thoracotomy Bilobectomy 01/2022
Bilateral VFI 05/2022
Total Laryngectomy 01/2023
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#20755 07-20-2006 01:44 AM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,116 | Thank you for that post John, gosh I only met Danny Boy in person one time and felt like I had known him forever! He was a wonderful person and helped others unselfishly, no matter what was going on with his health....God Bless you and your family....I am sure I will see Danny Boy again and give him a big hug!!!!!!!!!God Bless, Carol
Diagnosed May 2002 with Stage IV tongue cancer, two lymph nodes positive. Surgery to remove 1/2 tongue, neck dissection, 35 radiation treatments. 11/2007, diagnosed with cancer of soft palate, surgery 12/14/07, jaw split. 3/24/10, cancer on tongue behind flap, need petscan, surgery scheduled 4/16/10
---update passed away 8-27-11---
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#20756 07-20-2006 12:45 PM | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 52 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | | Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 52 | Thank you for letting us know. The tears are rolling down my face as I read this news.
I never met Danny boy but he was ALWAYS there if I ever needed him. He was a comfort when my little sister was sick and also when she went to heaven. Bless his heart.
I will be praying for his family as I have often prayed for Danny. GOD Bless you all.
Love Michelle
Michelle, sister to Marcy
Dx January 03, partial glossectomy/selective neck dissection T2N1MO/recurrence June 03, radiation and chemo/recurrence Dec. 03 mets to spine and base of skull//palliative care//lost her April 10th 2004 Age of 32
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#20757 07-20-2006 12:48 PM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 528 "OCF Down Under" "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | | "OCF Down Under" "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 528 | Thankyou for your words, John. We will all miss Danny so much. He lives on in many hearts. Condolences and love to you and your family from Helen
RHTonsil SCC Stage IV tx completed May 03
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#20758 07-22-2006 06:38 PM | Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 36 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 36 | John
I can relate to your difficult week as July 18th was 3 months of my husband's passing.
Anybody who endures what Danny and Scott did are incredible people with such determination and courage.
Your brother was an amazing person who helped me so much during this process. Please know that he had the most amazing positive attitude and was willing to help no matter what.
He is missed and I find comfort in knowing that Scott and Danny are now together and no longer suffering.
My deepest condolences John to you and all your family.
Lily
wife to 36 yr old husband diagnosed with SCC on 7/6/05, tongue dissection and radical neck dissection on 7/15/05, 2nd biopsy on 9/15/05 and found carcinoma in-situ. Starting radiation and chemo on Oct 05
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