Schmaydee's friend Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I am new to this site and dont know if you guys know this yet but our sweetheart Schmaydee died on April 8th. I am just one of his many friends and as you all might guess, we are all heartbroken. Schmaydee was one of a kind! Thank you for giving him such wonderful support throughout his battle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I'm so sorry to hear this sad news about Schmaydee. He was such a nice person and so supportive here on the board. I'm in shock. I thought he was doing so well. May God give him peace. He was a good fighter. Love to his family and friends. Joanie ((())) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I was really shocked to read your post about his passing. He was such a nice person. Schmay last posted on the 29th of March and here it is April and he is gone. So sad... I was also under the impression he was doing well. I love his avitar of him shaving his head. Will miss him here. My deepest condolences goes out to his family and friends. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I am so sorry to hear this news. He seemed so full of humourr and spirit recently. My heartfelt condolences and Please accept my prayers for everyone that he knew. So Sorry!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 oh honey, I am so sorry. .........s, was a good member of our group and such a livewire. So very sorry for your loss. I know he will be missed. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Schamaydee was on just lately and full of life so glad to be NED, now he is gone, he had trouble with his legs and called himself a slug. Too fast, hard to understand. My deepest sympathies to his family and all his friends. We will all miss him. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I just can't believe this. I know he was struggling with mobility, but I didn't think he had brain mets or anything. What happened? I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He mentioned his great group of friends and was proud that he could count on you guys for help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I am very sorry to hear this.He was just on here and I thought he was doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanie55 Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I will miss him. Loved his picture and he was so funny. When he spoke about his leg pain, i just saw him kickin through. Really sorry. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkala Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I am soo VERY sorry and really shocked. I loved his posts and his wonderful sense of humor. My deepest sympathies to all his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Thank you so much for coming here and letting us know. I am sorry to hear he has passed away. He will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Oh wow, what a shocker. He seemed to be doing so well, I'm reeling like everyone else. My sympathies to his family. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 This was a difficult post to read. Please let his family and friends know that I offer my most sincere sympathy. He was such a special guy. I am so saddened. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I'm very sorry to hear that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda661 Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Like everyone else, I was stunned to hear this as last I knew he was doing well (NED), but having some recent mobility troubles. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 All I can do is echo what has been said before me. This is just such a shock. He seemed to be doing so well (other than the weakness in his legs) but he was so positive and uplifting. He was such a wonderful and funny man. He had warmth and sensitivity and a natural way about him that made me smile. He loved to poke fun at himself to make others here smile. He talked often of the great friends he had, and all the wonderful support and love he received from you. I know he is going to be greatly missed. I am going to miss him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.S. I Love You Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Condolences to friends and family. He brought a lot of energy to this board. We will miss him. Farewell, Schmaydee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Thank you for letting us know about Schmaydee. So sorry. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Oh My!!! This is such shocking news. I am so very sorry . My sincere condolences to all of his friends and family. We will miss him very much. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 So very sorry to hear this terrible news. This board has lost a very good friend. Thank you so much for letting us know. Sincere sympathies to all of his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmaydee's friend Posted April 14, 2006 Author Share Posted April 14, 2006 Since I am a friend and not family I may not have complete information. My information came from Schmaydee and he may have held back some info to keep me and some of his other friends from freaking out, but I will try to tell you what transpired. He went to his dr. for the weakness in his legs on the last Wed or Thurs of March. They put him in the hospital at that time. He still had a good appetite and of course his humor never left him EVER!! They did scans and determined that he was still ned but he progressively got worse as to his breathing and weakness in his legs. The dr. did a broncostomy on Tues. April 4th and Scmaydee told me that they determined he had thrush. The funny thing is that they started him on antibiotics. That seems to me that they thought he had some infection in his lungs. The dr. had said that sometimes the chemo or maybe some medicine he was taking could cause an infection so I assume that is what was going on with him. Schmaydee did not mention infection but wouldnt the antibiotic indicate that? Anyway he was having trouble with bladder control constipation also. Now all the while he was still eating very well and was endearing himself to the hospital staff too. By Thurs. April 6 he had to wear a full oxygen mask to keep his sat levels up. He was having some panic attacks and by Friday he was much worse. His family demanded that the dr. help him with these panic attacks so they started morp. I spoke with the nurse that night and she told me she did not think he would make it to Monday. On Sat. he was so miserable but STILL had that sense of humor mixed with frustation and I guess some fear. Several friends came by to see him. Of course his family was there too. At about 6:00pm they asked us to leave the room as they needed to do something with his catheter. His Mom came out and told us that he could not have any more visitors that evening as he was having another panic attack and he would not keep the O2 on because he wanted to join in conversation with visitors. So, we were getting on the elevator to leave and his step mom came out and told us he was gone. I guess he had a panic attack which caused a heart attack. I really dont know. Seemed to me before they did the brocostomy that the dr. thought he was at the end of his battle. I am confused as to what really happened myself as I understood he was in remission. The family and some of the staff just said his body was worn out. The good thing is that he was surrounded with his family and a lot of his friends at the very end. I know that is how he hoped it would be. I just dont think he thought it would be quite this soon. Once again thank you all for your kind words. I will pass your comments to the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I'm so sorry to hear of Schmaydee's passing. In the midst of his own battle, he offered support and encouragement to others. My sincere condolences are extended to his family and friends. It was very kind of you to let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Sounds like a heart problem. What a shocker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 I am so very sorry to hear about Schmaydee. My sincere condolences to you and his family. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 I'm sorry to hear about Schmaydee. I always smiled when I read his posts, if the avitar didn't get me, his words did. I am sorry not only for your loss, but our loss as well. Thank you for letting us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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