I've been diagnosed with Terminal Cancer...

[Ferret Medic]

"What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal." - Albert Pike

 

[stubbers]

At no other time has the words 'Per Ardua, Ad Astra' been more apt.

 

[Therockybalburke]

Tearing up through reading all of specialised messages, his story relates alot to the experience I had with my father. Rest in peace mate, even in the end you managed to keep a logical mind and kept your sense of humor.

 

[FootTapper]

One year on and it's still impossible to read through this thread without being amazed by the courage, openness and attitude you blessed us with Ricky.


If you can face the most serious problem of them all in such a way, I think the rest of us can do our bit to try and keep our pay-rise complaints down to just a dull roar.



The story of your visit to Paris really showed the RAF does still have the best in the world among it's number. When I watch Wiggo take yellow last year I found myself hoping you've got a TV wherever you are now so you didn't miss out.

 

[Flybynight]

Thanks for being one of us mate. I know we have never met but your courage has been a tower of strength for both my Mrs and I as we help her mother with that terrible disease.

I'm very sorry indeed to read about that, Gem. FBN