CancerCompass message board discussion started by Chelle1 on 7/17/2007 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,14433,0.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ John lost his battle with cancer on July 9th.  He had tried to do the chemo but it was just too late.  It has been very difficult to sit & watch his battle and to watch him losing ground everyday.He passed peacfully in his sleep with all his family near.  We actually had a BBQ that day at his house so that we were all where he could hear us.  He loved to BBQ & the smell of the wood smoke was comforting to him he said.We sure will miss him.Thank you to those who answered my posts.  You are all in my prayersChelle Chelle1 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT