Dear Friends.....

[caddmannq]

I am so sad to report this to you.

My beloved father passed away today at 1:00 PM PST, in his home in California. He had been fighting massive cancer in his lungs, bones, liver, and lymph glands. This was only discovered when he developed a rapidly growing tumor upon his neck about 3 months ago. The doctors pronounced his condition terminal one week ago this day.

We were with him constantly, caring for him right until the end. I held him and talked to him all through last night, as we fed him oxygen and he struggled to breathe. He went through a lot of pain, but mercifully, was peaceful at the very end.

He died in my arms.

(Here is part of the obituary I have just written for him: )
_______________________________________

Floyd Quinn passed away
at his home on Dec. 10, 2002.

Floyd was born in Gloversville,
NY, May 17, 1929. He served
his country in both the US Navy
and Air Force, through 27 years
and three wars. After retiring as
a Master Sergeant, he served
Fresno County as a Senior
Systems Programmer in the
Dept. of Computer Services
for 20 years.

He was preceded in death by
his parents Francis and Mildred,
and survived by his wife Helen,
children Gregory and Elaine,
three grand-daughters, three
great-grand-daughters, two
brothers, two sisters and many
nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be
held at Academy Cemetary,
Friday at 1:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers,please send
rememberances to the American
Cancer Society.
_____________________________________
My sincerest thanks to all my friends here who prayed for him. God bless you all.

CaddmannQ

[KenKun]

So sorry to hear that Cadd ..
Keep it up man .. i`ve been through the same one month ago and i know how much it hurts .. actually it is still burning in my heart ..
Best wishes to you and your family .. may your father rest in peace ..
Regards

[Bob The Great]

I'm really sorry to hear about that. Losing someone that close to you is so tough. You gave him everything though! Your father raised an awesome son! A son that would care about him that much! He must have been increadibly proud of you, and thankfull for having you.

My thoughts and prayers are with you!

[lynchmob]

I am so sorry to hear of this,Caddmannq.
Having lost my father under similiar circumstances 6 years ago,I really do know how you feel.At least he was able to be at home with a son and family who obviously loved him very much.
Get some rest,you'll need it in the coming days.
lynch

[nunyadam]

Sorry to hear the news.

[tobu]

sorry to hear it Cadd.

[RustyGT]

Cadd.
Hope you can carry his memory with pride.
R.

God Bless his soul.

[ClubMed]

I'm very sorry to hear this Cadd.

[Sweet]

Sorry to hear this. Glad you were with him. Best Wishes to you and your family.