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Old 09-27-2010, 07:31 PM
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I understand that this is an international forum, but for those of you from Metro NY area, after a long bout with cancer, I lost my friend Bob Szczesny today.
Bob was an instructor with NNJR/PCA and the BMWCCA.
As tough as he was, he was also fair and a loving husband and father.
He will be missed.
For those of you who wish to attend the service, please e-mail me of post.
When are we EVER going to defeat this God-Damned disease?
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Not knowing Bob, it is still saddening to hear about it. We know that a much cared for Rennlister in TX passed away some months ago as well. Cancer is something that touches all of our lives in some way; either an aquaintence, a friend, a family member or even ourselves. The best thing that we can do is to give to help science find a cure.
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My condolences to his family and all his freinds.

May the healing begin.
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I'm sorry for your and his family's loss. I lost my mother to cancer. She was 57.

"When are we EVER going to defeat this God-Damned disease?"

When the cure is more profitable than treatment. I guess that is never. Not in US anyway.

What was the last disease that was cured? Polio?
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Months later, I'm still getting over losing my good friend Steve. I can surely empathize with how you must be feeling. I'm very sorry for your loss.
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I'm sorry to hear about you friend. I didn't know him but anyone who gives back by instructing deserve recognition here for their generosity. My condolences to his family. RIP Bob.
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I remember Bob from my NNJR days.. I moved away a few years ago and didn't know he was struggling with Cancer. Sad.
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Sorry for the loss....
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Thoughts and prayers for Bob and his family.
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My condolences to you and his family. He was a great guy to talk with and will be remembered.
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RIP

Lost both grandmothers to it and dad is a survivor.
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R.I.P., cancer sucks.
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Originally Posted by MUSSBERGER
I'm sorry to hear about you friend. I didn't know him but anyone who gives back by instructing deserve recognition here for their generosity. My condolences to his family. RIP Bob.
Well said. Sorry for your loss.

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