Gang. I’ve been a member of this community for 8 years now and I feel that I’ve got some decent friends here. But then it strikes me that certain people stop communicating and I have to accept that they may have expired and not necessarily of Parkinson’s.. PD isn’t a young person’s disease despite the media’s attempts to persuade the world that ‘anybody of any age can get Parkinson’s’ and I suppose that we have to accept that many of the community will have other health issues, sometimes with fatal consequences. I’m not advocating that we have a marble bust of them sculpted or get a blue plaque fixed to their home, but it does seem a shame to me that some members contribute much and then vanish without them knowing how much good they did here or that we’d have liked to have bid farewell. One person I remember fondly was Doug Magee (DMcgee) who always struck me as such a kind soul. He hasn’t made a contribution for 11 months, and I think that he had heart issues, maybe that’s caught up with him. But I’ll leave by saying how much I’ll miss some of you in time should I ever do the disappearing and offer an extract from one of Doug’s replies that seem to capture his essence:
I appreciate your support! It’s like I’ve said for the last five years on this forum, I get my best support and advice, and understanding, not from Doctors, Medical providers, or family, but from my fellow sufferers, of Parkinson’s Disease, in this forum! Thanks to all who contribute to HealthUnlocked.com! You are all a blessing to me.