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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: JETBLST on April 18, 2008, 05:16:31 PM
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Dear Members of Aces High,
One of our squadies killn44 John McElroy (173rd Guardian Angels) is getting ready to fly west.
He has massive blockage in his arteries and does not have very long to live. He has other complications
that are inoperable at this time. I understand John (a relatively new friend of mine) has been on a long time
and probably know quite a few of you all. Time is of essence since I just spoke to his mother as he was being
transported by ambulance to the hospital. :frown:
I'm sorry if this may not be the place to inform some of you of this, however John's life has been extremely difficult this last 6 months with
a divorce and loss of his business, on top of his health issues. He has not been able to be on Aces as much as would have liked.
Please email John at johnrmcelroy@yahoo.com, to wish him your best.
Thank you all so very much! And <S> from the 173rd!
Jet.
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Some of you may have known john as killrmac or killingu.....God speed John...............<S>knuckels :salute
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Hey John, the prayers from the Notch hangar are flying your way, sir. God's love and mercy to you.
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Thoughts & prayers. :salute
ROX
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Salute John god speed my friend
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Many thoughts and Prayers from the CHAWKS Family :salute and get well.
4XTCH
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He was a member of fighters Inc for a while. He was always a great player, and one hell of a tank driver. My thoughs and prayers are with you. :salute
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<S> KillinU
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:salute Best wishes and may the Lord be with you and yours.
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Our Prayers are with you John (killnu) <S>
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Our prayers and thoughts are with you, sir :salute
Joker
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Our thoughts and prayers to you and youre family Killinu
from the entire Lynchmob squad<S> :salute , be well and god speed my friend
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Best wishes to you, Sir.
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<S> Killnu. Hopefully they can treat this.
I had a 95% blocked right coronary artery about 8 years ago and had an angiopasty. I was in the hospital one day and home the next. Been taking medications for cholesterol and a heart arythmia since but all is well.
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wow..thats my bud
<S> be praying for ya
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Our prayers are with you.
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Hope all works out killinu
shamus
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Same here..Good luck from the Flying Circus. :salute
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Killnu goes back a long ways. I'm pulling for you amigo. Rest easy sir and don't give up :salute
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Prayers said. :salute
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Ive just finished up talking to John...we talked for a good while.. This is what he said
There isnt anything they can do for him.So he is getting himself ready for his passing
Guys i know some of you say youll pray and dont,,,im guilty of that myself
but John is one of the best guys ive met on here
please do pray for him please
:salute all
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Ive just finished up talking to John...we talked for a good while.. This is what he said
There isnt anything they can do for him.So he is getting himself ready for his passing
Guys i know some of you say youll pray and dont,,,im guilty of that myself
but John is one of the best guys ive met on here
please do pray for him please
:salute all
thanks for all the kind words brian
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John asked me to fill in everyone. so i am going to post what i have posted on our squad forums so all can read.
Hey fellas
Salute. First off I would like to say all of you have moved me by the way everyone has come together for one of our own. This post has brought me to tears a few times. However this post has not affected me as bad as it is now.
John called me today after his doctor’s appointment. We talked for a little while gave him a chance to talk to Reapr. John wanted to post this himself but said he did not feel like crying again nor did he have the strength to (emotionally).
John’s Doctors visit did not go to well. They found more problems with John that have taken a dramatic toll on his life. In the begin they thought John could go on with day to day life and be ok for a year or two. With this last trip to the doctors John found out that he will be lucky to see the end of June.
I was devastated when I heard this news as I am sure you all are as you read this. John made it clear that his mom has JETBLST’s number in case something happened sooner, she would give JETBLST a call, or when it happens for that matter. John wanted to make sure we kept informed if anything happened.
I take no honor in posting this, for this is the hardest post I have ever had to make. I am not saying I didn’t want to do it. I believe the honorable thing would have been posting that everything is going to be ok with John. I do take honor in posting that John is a great man and a great friend.
I will be working on a picture that John is requesting to be posted. I made a date with John or might I say I made a date with John and this entire squadron. John will be logging on for what might be his last time on the game on Sunday May 4rd. I ask all to try to make this event. I salute each and every one of you. Thank you all for showing me just how much this squadron has turned into a family.
Salute respectfully your CO kilz
If any of you would like to make it for the May 3rd event you are more then welcomed to join in. we will be flying Bish that tour. I will be stepping down as CO for the day and John will be CO for the day. its the lest i can do for a man like John.
Salute to each and everyone of you thank you all for your thoughts and kind words for John i will be posting this in the squad forums so he can read all of yalls post.
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All of ROLLINGTHUNDER'S hopes and prayers are with your friend John. :salute
Hope he gets better quickly. :salute
Hey kilz, we could make a huge mission just for him. :aok
I could talk with a few bish squads and get it arranged.
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I am truly saddened to hear that. All my prayers and wishes go out to him.
donkey
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All of ROLLINGTHUNDER'S hopes and prayers are with your friend John. :salute
Hope he gets better quickly. :salute
Hey kilz, we could make a huge mission just for him. :aok
I could talk with a few bish squads and get it arranged.
PM me bro and we can work something out
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K I sent you a PM :aok
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I do not know how I missed this posting for so long, and I suppose i should actually register for our asquadron's boards. I am very saddened at this news, as I have called kilinu friend. My wife and I will be sure to prey for you in your time of need that God will comfort you and have his hand on you, and give you His peace that passes all understanding. Keep your eyes and heart on Him and he will see you through times of trials, never leaving nor forsaking.
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I suppose i should actually register for our asquadron's boards.
that might be an idea as i tell everyone that joins register on the squad BBS lots of info is passed there.
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ok so here is the offical time and date. Sunday the 4th at 3PM eastern time. thats 2PM Central time 1PM mountain time 12PM West Coast time and 11AM Alaskan Time. Salute and hope i can get a good turn out. if you are wanting to show up tune your vox to 137. i ask all CO and XO to step down for the night as John (KillinU AKA Killin44) Mcelroy will be running the show that night. Salute again and thanks for everything everyone has done so far.
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John, our prayers are with you. :salute
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Salute all,
I have come to know John as not only a squadie but a friend. I spent a good hour on the phone with him and given his very serious condition, his spirits are good. He has come to terms with this as best he can. It would be fantastic if all could put aside any differences and let John CO for a bit. I would love to see that kind of support from all of us. In the time I've known John and for you that already know him, you know he's one hell of a player. My prayers go out to John and I thank you for all your kind words and thoughts. <S>
I Salute you John McElroy and will see you there brother. :salute
Medic341
Lt. Col. 173rd Gaurdian Angels
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John-
My sharpest :salute to you sir. As mentioned in our Squads board, my family sends prayers to you and your family.
AENIGMA
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ok so here is the offical time and date. Sunday the 4th at 3PM eastern time. thats 2PM Central time 1PM mountain time 12PM West Coast time and 11AM Alaskan Time. Salute and hope i can get a good turn out. if you are wanting to show up tune your vox to 137. i ask all CO and XO to step down for the night as John (KillinU AKA Killin44) Mcelroy will be running the show that night. Salute again and thanks for everything everyone has done so far.
Will be there. <<S>>
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The BoPs will be most honored to be there. I wish there was more we could do.
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ok so here is the offical time and date. Sunday the 4th at 3PM eastern time. thats 2PM Central time 1PM mountain time 12PM West Coast time and 11AM Alaskan Time. Salute and hope i can get a good turn out. if you are wanting to show up tune your vox to 137. i ask all CO and XO to step down for the night as John (KillinU AKA Killin44) Mcelroy will be running the show that night. Salute again and thanks for everything everyone has done so far.
im there bro...ill pull BiPoLaR out for this one
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I don't know you, but my prayers are with you.
I can't imagine what you're going through now, but I know that God is and will be at your side.
Here's two websites that I hope will comfort you:
http://www.vatican.va/archive/compendium_ccc/documents/archive_2005_compendium-ccc_en.html#APPENDIX (http://www.vatican.va/archive/compendium_ccc/documents/archive_2005_compendium-ccc_en.html#APPENDIX)
If you scroll down, there's a lot of prayers which I hope will help you.
http://societies.anglican.org/anglocatholic/novena-hs.hml (http://societies.anglican.org/anglocatholic/novena-hs.hml)
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Yossarian
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Sorry I got to this post so late.
John words cant express the sadness we all feel right now. I hope the prayers and kind words of the community can bring you comfort. After we spoke it didnt take me long to start remembering sorties and gv fights hooter and I had with you. I am sad that I didnt not know you better outside of our virtual world, but I am just gratefull that I got to know you at all. The last 5 years have been alot of fun for me as I know they have been for you. As my own tribute to you I wrote the initials KU44 on the tail of my fire helmet.
So, as X.O. of the VMF-441 Blackjacks I would like to extend our prayers and deepest sympothies to you and your friends and family.
A Marine <S> to John, his family, and his friends.
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z184/shortbus1701/u15327672.jpg)
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Sorry I got to this post so late.
John words cant express the sadness we all feel right now. I hope the prayers and kind words of the community can bring you comfort. After we spoke it didnt take me long to start remembering sorties and gv fights hooter and I had with you. I am sad that I didnt not know you better outside of our virtual world, but I am just gratefull that I got to know you at all. The last 5 years have been alot of fun for me as I know they have been for you. As my own tribute to you I wrote the initials KU44 on the tail of my fire helmet.
So, as X.O. of the VMF-441 Blackjacks I would like to extend our prayers and deepest sympothies to you and your friends and family.
A Marine <S> to John, his family, and his friends.
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z184/shortbus1701/u15327672.jpg)
WOW i am sure he would be honored by this. Salute Gary
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:salute on behalf of the 125th Spartans.
Prayers sent.
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John ive been thinking of ya bro. Thought about the first time i ever ran in to you :D
the old TT...haha i was spawn camping you..And not one bad thing did you have to say
you were asking me how i was pulling some of the shots off. Then you switched and hung out with me
i really enjoy Tanking with ya bro. But mostly i enjoy our talks.
you arent going through this alone bud. My body might not be there but, my mind and heart are.
:salute to you my friend
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I didnt know you very well john but you have my prayer and everyone eles over from AH. Take care buddy :salute
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<S> I hope he somehow beats the odds the Drs are giving him. ALL THE BEST!!!
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this is KIllin44, RTMac was my first name ever on this game, forgot all about it.......LOL
First of all, WOW :salute I am overcome by all the emails, thoughts and prays, I am truely touched, I dont have words to express this more then Thank you,
I am hoping to be this but its unbettable, I have many many aneurysms in my brain, and on my cornary arteries, that keep growing for a unknown reason. At first they thought a virus, then Vasculitis, but i dont have neither. 8 years ago i beat cancer, Non-Hodgkins, well drs now think I have a rare from of blood cancer that might be causing this, Still no confirmed for couple more days.
Anyways again WOW, thank you for the prays, thoughts, wishes, and HOPE.
I have come to realized 2 things.
1. there are great people in this world.
2. every living thing on this plant must die sometime, I'm just one of those things, when its that simple, its very easy to accept.
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Killin44
John R McElroy
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Your courage inspires me.
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this is KIllin44, RTMac was my first name ever on this game, forgot all about it.......LOL
First of all, WOW :salute I am overcome by all the emails, thoughts and prays, I am truely touched, I dont have words to express this more then Thank you,
I am hoping to be this but its unbettable, I have many many aneurysms in my brain, and on my cornary arteries, that keep growing for a unknown reason. At first they thought a virus, then Vasculitis, but i dont have neither. 8 years ago i beat cancer, Non-Hodgkins, well drs now think I have a rare from of blood cancer that might be causing this, Still no confirmed for couple more days.
Anyways again WOW, thank you for the prays, thoughts, wishes, and HOPE.
I have come to realized 2 things.
1. there are great people in this world.
2. every living thing on this plant must die sometime, I'm just one of those things, when its that simple, its very easy to accept.
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Killin44
John R McElroy
John,
Your bravery is truely amazing. I Salute you my friend :salute
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Gods Speed John <S>
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this is KIllin44, RTMac was my first name ever on this game, forgot all about it.......LOL
First of all, WOW :salute I am overcome by all the emails, thoughts and prays, I am truely touched, I dont have words to express this more then Thank you,
I am hoping to be this but its unbettable, I have many many aneurysms in my brain, and on my cornary arteries, that keep growing for a unknown reason. At first they thought a virus, then Vasculitis, but i dont have neither. 8 years ago i beat cancer, Non-Hodgkins, well drs now think I have a rare from of blood cancer that might be causing this, Still no confirmed for couple more days.
Anyways again WOW, thank you for the prays, thoughts, wishes, and HOPE.
I have come to realized 2 things.
1. there are great people in this world.
2. every living thing on this plant must die sometime, I'm just one of those things, when its that simple, its very easy to accept.
:salute ALL
Killin44
John R McElroy
John thanks for taking the time out of your busy life right now to read this. i knew it would have moved you and i knew it was something you needed to read bro. Salute John to this day you still amaze me on how you up hold yourself.
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Salute John. You will be in the thoughts and prayers of the Aces & 8s Family.
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<S> John
Luftmorder is praying for you
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My prayers go out to you and your loved ones
<S> Rtmac
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<S> John
The thoughts and prayers of my family are with you.
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<S> John
The thoughts and prayers of my family are with you.
hey bro i got a favor to ask check your PMs please
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<<<S>>> Sir, our prayers are with you.
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Many, many thoughts and prayers, bro! :salute :salute :salute :salute
ROX
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Your strength is Very inspiring, Beating Non-Hodgkin's is no small feat.
best wishes, My friend.
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Just as a reminder this sunday May 4th at 3PM Eastern time will be Johns last day. if anyone would like to join in on the fun we will be flying Bish and on vox 137
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i know this is a old post but i have since been getting nonstop PMs and Emails about john. well just so happens john recently posted an update on his medical status.
Gents,
As some of you have known, I been battling a bad heart for some time. I have been battling it with up most respect you have giving me and the strength you have shown me. Well the tables have turned bad.
6 weeks ago I was told I have stage 2 bone cancer. with a mass in my thigh. Last week i had mouth surgery and they removed all the cancer in my right side of my mouth, could only get about 85% out of left side of my mouth.
I have 2 origins of cancer in me. 1 is the bone cancer in my thigh. 2 is oral cancer in my mouth.
The bone has gone to my left lung, 2 masses, 1 with 7 blood vessels to it other with 9 vessels to it, in op also.
Mouth has spread to my left side of neck in lymp nodes, throat and left gland, alone with jaw bone and gums and maybe brain, not sure of the brain yet.
I will be having more surgery Friday, don't know what the plan is as of yet and won't til I get there, considering the tumors are back in left side in 6 days,
Path report is not complete, we know its cancer , don't know if its B cell or T cell, will know Friday also.
Chemo is going to be very tough considering its what gave the heart damage before with my old battle, As before I'm told i wont be around long, but til this day I have proved them wrong so far with the heart alone, nevermind anything else.
I will be flying again soon, Kilz is aware and talk to him almost daily now to update, When I come back I wont be able to talk a lot, or at all depending how much of my face and neck they take off, I will be back for a short time in nov, or end of Oct, not to sure, cause my stomach is so torn up and chemo hasn't started yet.
You know my faith and its strong, not as strong as it maybe should be but its there,
I think of you as a family, more so then friends, you guys have been great to me and with that I say THANK YOU, and <S> , no matter what happens from this point on, know I'm battling, and I think of you guys often,
Be strong, be proud and thank you guys for everything
Killin44
John
thanks again for all yalls kind words for john. i am still amazed on his courage to beat this, and how far he has came for the original life span they gave him
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i know this is a old post but i have since been getting nonstop PMs and Emails about john. well just so happens john recently posted an update on his medical status.
thanks again for all yalls kind words for john. i am still amazed on his courage to beat this, and how far he has came for the original life span they gave him
It's very difficult to respond to a post like this with any messure of understand of Johns situation. We observe the fact as spectators thinking, "but for the grace of god go I". Each and everyone of us will face the final curtain hoping our individual passage will be quick and painless. Unfortunately some of us will face a barrage of ailment as John is now.
As observers we can only salute the mans tenacity, his durability and his courage in playing the bad hand he's been dealt. I'm sure everyone reading this post will do just that. :salute
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRFb-D1gYY0
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Puts things into perspective as to how fragile life is.... here.
<S> again, Killin44. Best wishes no matter what happens.
EGG
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email sent!
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hello john aka killin44 u don't know me yet i'm fairly new to the squad less than a year,sorry i have not gotten play on mission's with ya yet.perhaps soon,but you have to get well first.the squad is not going anywhere.so take your time,do what has to be done.rest and get well.take care,god bless,c'ya. :salute
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Get well, and come back soon. I'll let your guys have afew kills on me, while your taken care of buisness. just afew hehe. :salute
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<S> to a dam good stick.
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