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JMCKUSICK

(4,812 posts) Fri Nov 28, 2025, 10:49 AM Nov 28

A second to last Rory update

Last edited Fri Nov 28, 2025, 01:53 PM - Edit history (1)

Rory was readmitted to the hospital last night, and they've notified the family just now that he has about an hour to live.
I'm so very sad that I'm losing my best friend.
Thank you soooo much for helping me create such a wonderful good bye for him earlier this month.
I can't begin to tell you how precious that time was for both of us.
I just really need you to know that what you did gave him a small celebration of life, gave me a chance to say thank you and good bye, and gave me all those wonderful pictures to remember him by.

https://imgur.com/a/kgbYcx0

Thank you

Rory passed away late this morning.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10182252095

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A second to last Rory update (Original Post) JMCKUSICK Nov 28 OP

I'm sorry. JoeOtterbein Nov 28 #1

Thank you JoeOtterbein, he passed about thirty minutes ago. JMCKUSICK Nov 28 #8

🙏 MiHale Nov 28 #2

So very sorry. Your DU family is here for you. Lean as hard as you need. niyad Nov 28 #3

Thank you Niyad, he passed about 30 minutes ago. JMCKUSICK Nov 28 #9

Oh John, I am so sorry. debm55 Nov 28 #4

Thank you Debbie JMCKUSICK Nov 28 #10

I'm so sorry, John... SheltieLover Nov 28 #5

They've told him. I've been in touch. JMCKUSICK Nov 28 #6

I'm so glad to hear you are at peace, John. SheltieLover Nov 28 #7

I am so sorry irisblue Nov 28 #11

Thank you Irisblue JMCKUSICK Nov 28 #14

"" AllaN01Bear Nov 28 #12

Sending ultralite001 Nov 28 #13

Thank you Ultralite001 JMCKUSICK Nov 28 #15

JoeOtterbein

(7,862 posts)

1. I'm sorry.

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Fri Nov 28, 2025, 10:56 AM

Nov 28

(tears)

JMCKUSICK

(4,812 posts)

8. Thank you JoeOtterbein, he passed about thirty minutes ago.

Reply to JoeOtterbein (Reply #1)

Fri Nov 28, 2025, 12:44 PM

Nov 28

MiHale

(12,453 posts)

2. 🙏

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Fri Nov 28, 2025, 10:57 AM

Nov 28

niyad

(129,044 posts)

3. So very sorry. Your DU family is here for you. Lean as hard as you need.

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Fri Nov 28, 2025, 11:06 AM

Nov 28

JMCKUSICK

(4,812 posts)

9. Thank you Niyad, he passed about 30 minutes ago.

Reply to niyad (Reply #3)

Fri Nov 28, 2025, 12:49 PM

Nov 28

as this post describes, I already have and am only too grateful.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10182252095

debm55

(54,125 posts)

4. Oh John, I am so sorry.

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Fri Nov 28, 2025, 11:40 AM

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JMCKUSICK

(4,812 posts)

10. Thank you Debbie

Reply to debm55 (Reply #4)

Fri Nov 28, 2025, 12:50 PM

Nov 28

SheltieLover

(75,597 posts)

5. I'm so sorry, John...

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Fri Nov 28, 2025, 12:03 PM

Nov 28

Healing vibes on the way to you & Rory's other loved ones.

Can a family member patch you through to him on a phone to tell him one last time how much you love & appreciate him?

JMCKUSICK

(4,812 posts)

6. They've told him. I've been in touch.

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #5)

Fri Nov 28, 2025, 12:12 PM

Nov 28

Thank you for you kind words SheltieLover. I was very thorough in my talks and prayers with Rory while I was there, knowing I wouldn't have much better opportunity again. My heart is at peace and gratefully, he won't have to suffer the full three months.