After months of defying lung cancer David faded quietly and peacefully from this life at 17.40 today, 21st June 2014. The longest day.
He showed amazing strength and resilience since he left hospital because there was no more that could be done to fight this cruel lung cancer.
His partner Margaret looked after him at home for months. He did not want to go into a hospice. Living with pain-killing drugs, oxygen and help from the St. Christopher Nurses his life was a life that most of us wouldn't wish upon our worst enemy.
Now free of all worldly pain and indignity his passing is not only a relief for him but, I'm sure, his family and friends.
Well fought David. The odds were totally against you and it took many hard rounds in the biggest fight of your life before the final bell called time. Brave battle Dave. Goodbye.
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Hi, Philip, let me say again how sorry I am. As you implied, it's both a passing from life and a relief that his suffering didn't continue a moment longer.
Absolutely Snowy. He died after a very long sleep which was the best way for all in my view.
I'm sorry, really sorry to read about your loss. My thoughts are with you, your family and David's family.
Thanks ACL. Thoughtful of you. Regards, Phil
Thinking of you Philip and how large a hole David's passing must leave in your heart. I am glad to be in touch with you again.
Appreciated Pauline.
A star fades from the everlasting dark sky but new stars come into view seen even on the darkest nights: our grandchildren brighten life ... you know of course what I mean.
May he rest in peace.
Dying in sleep is yet the most peaceful form, I believe too.
Hope you find the strength to believe this.
That was a beautiful memoir.
Condolences, Dear P
Warm ALOHA from Honolulu
ComfortSpiral
=^..^= <3
Oh, I am so sorry he had to suffer so and die. Daddy died long ago after a 19 month pancreatic cancer bout. He went to sleep from pain meds and just died peacefully.
My sympathy to you and your family Phil. I'm sure he is at peace now.
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