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#39000 10/09/09 07:13 PM
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This is pretty hard to post. After much consulting with my Drs and the Cancer center I went into Hospice care today. There was nothing left for me to do. I'll keep monitoring the forum as long as I can. It's hard to say how long it will be, probably soon. I hope everyone will keep good memories of me, you all have been like family to me. Love you all. Howard.


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Howard,

I am sorry to hear this news. i will always remember your kindness in keeping the Steel Guitar Forum posted with info. about Jim Baker.

Keep Looking Up!

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Our thoughts are with you, Howard.


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i will never forget you my friend. please give our love to charlene. is there anything you need? if you or charlene need to talk you have our phone number. mike auldridge has re-asked for your email address so he's working on something to cheer you. you have been a dear friend to me howard. how cam i ever say goodbye? perhaps we will meet again in a time when no one will be sick. let me unabashedly say i love you, howard.

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Dear Howard,

I'm really sorry to hear your news. I know I'm pretty much a new-comer to the posts here, but I have enjoyed reading your contributions over the few months that I have been involved with the forums. My thoughts are with you and your family. God bless you.

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So sorry to hear of your news Howard.

We had some meaningful chats when I was learning Pedal Steel.

Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family,stay strong my friend.

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My prayers will be with you. Keep us up to date as much as you can. God bless you!


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So sorry to hear this Howard.
You've been a friend to many for so many years.
I am the type to not give up hope, and want you to keep that hope alive too.
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Howard, I'm so sorry to hear this.

May God bless you.

You are in our prayers.


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My mom went into hospice care -- it is just a wonderful group of caring people. I never got to know you in the forums -- but if you are a steel player, then you are alright in my book! Keep your spirits up.

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I'm so sorry to hear this news.
My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

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Howard, I'm so sorry to hear this. Hold strong to your faith, pray and be comforted by the Comforter. Prayers and comfort to you.
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I don't have the words to express what I am feeling. You will be in my prayers.

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My prayers also, -- we will meet again, my friend.

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Howard,

Thank you for making music and bringing joy to the world. It has been worth it. I have prayed a prayer of comfort and joy to you. Though we've only met through this weird thing of the internet, I look forward to hearing some pedal steel in heaven.

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Howard - words cannot express how I feel...

I will miss you so come back soon!

Lots of love and positive thoughts on your journey for you and your family

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I must let it be said here that my prayers for Howard today are for a miracle.

Such things have happened before and I ain't about givin' up yet.


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I'm glad to be counted as one of your friends. We don't live very far apart so if you need anything, let me know. occ

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Howard,
My prayers go up to Father that Hospice will only be a temporary thing for you.

When there is life, there is hope, so cling to that hope. I know you are mentally and emotionally tired, and that this is all a drag on your soul, but as you maintain a positive mental attitude and believe God to heal you, you can walk out of that Hospice, and back to what your life was.

Look to God, and look beyond the walls of your room to the hope of health.

I know it's hard after running the good race, so Howard, if you are unable to look to the hope of health, than all I have to say is that you have the Hope of the Return of our living lord and saviour, Christ Jesus, who will return. Your new body will be great. Either way, dear Howard, there is a Hope in your future.

Gary


I'm blessed watching God do what He does best. I've had a few rough years, and I'm still not back to where I want to be, but I'm on the way and things are looking far better now than what they were!
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Howard,
I'm very sorry to hear that news. You are in my prayers. Thank you so much for all your contributions here. Please let me know if we can help in any way.
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