Tributes | GRACE

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To Honor the Life of My Mom, Phyllis

This tribute is to honor the life of my mom, Phyllis, who transitioned from this world on Aug 30. She fought this disease with dignity, spiritual fortitude, humor and grace; traits she exhibited her entire life. My mom was and will always be remarkable. I love you ma and I will miss you.

Always on my mind

This tribute is to honor my husband Eric. He fought such a brave fight, He taught so many how to live, really live! and he never ever gave into the disease, he went on his own terms when he was ready! no treatment was ever to much for him, he faced it all head on and fought so hard up to the last day of his life, he never let the disease win or get him down. He did clinic trails, and kept right on living until it was the right time for him to let go...I will miss him every minute of every day until we meet again.

To Dr. Macapinlac, oncologist and friend to my mom - Thank you

On behalf of my family, this tribute honors my mom's oncologist, Dr. Macapinlac. We found that a great oncologist delivers far more than just chemotherapy.

At a time when my family, (any family) needs words of knowledge and comfort Dr. Mac delivered. He is knowledgeable, compassionate, professional, caring -- just a wonderful and good person. We all like Dr. Mac and considered him family. Dr. Macapinlac was a blessing to us during our battle and we are sure he continues to be a blessing in the lives of his patients and their families.

Although the battle for our loved one has ended, we could not have begun to fight and nor sustain the fight without Dr. Mac in our corner. We thank him for all he did for us. Mom especially was pleased Dr. Macapinlac was her doctor. I

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Wendy Hassan, There Could be No GRACE Without You

Her name does not appear on the posts, but Wendy Hassan has been among the most important people in the GRACE community. Our daughter-in-law, the wife of Dr. West, has offered ongoing encouragement and inexhaustible patience as GRACE developed. Every hour our son has spent in front of the computer is time she has spent picking up the slack by caring for the children and tending to the things in the household that have needed to be done. She does not do this for credit or accolades, but her efforts and dedication allow it to happen. Many other wives and mothers would have pulled the plug on his laptop by now, but she shares the belief that she can help serve the larger community.

So here is a tribute to you, Wendy, in honor of everything you do. Happy 40th birthday, and we hope to share many more.

With much love,
Harvey and Carol West

To My Sister, Debra Chidester Clampitt

This is my sister in law, Debra Chidester Clampitt, on the left (the pretty one). She drove from her home in Chicago to mine in St Louis (a five to six hour trip depending on the weather) for over two years to take me to chemo, care for me when I was sick, clean my house, shop and cook for my family while I was undergoing treatment. The most amazing part of this is that Debbie and my husband are half brother and sister raised apart and we only knew her through occasion letters and Christmas cards. I was diagnosed shortly after moving here from California so I had no friends or support. As soon as my husband told Debbie of my diagnosis, she was here. I truly do not think that many people would put their entire life on hold to take care of someone they did not really know. She has become an important part of our family, we will never be able to repay her or say thank you enough. She is the sister I never had and my best friend.

Thanks Deb,
Myrtle

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In honor of Yung Hahn

Dear Umma,
Everything happens for a reason. Even illness. May your fight help others beat this deadly disease in the future. In the meantime, stay strong. We love you!

To Melissa: The Hippest Person to Ever Square Off Against Lung Cancer

This is a tribute to Creature's first ever employee, and honorary founder, Melissa Peterson. My partner, Jim, and I (Matt, her husband) could never have gotten off the ground back in 2002 without her (or look like the cool indie rock band that we do in this picture). She helped us set the culture of our company that carries on today. Have fun, be nice and make friends. And don't stress out! It's advertising, for Pete's sake.

Melissa, we all love you and know that you will beat this thing like it's never been beaten before. Your spirit is undefeatable. You rock, and a big champagne Friday toast to you!

Love,
Creature

Remembering Martha Mercure

A woman as lovely inside and out such as Martha will never be forgotten.

She touched us with her grace, wisdom and humor and will be missed.

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