Although JRH (John) has told me earlier that he is not looking for sympathy or forum support for his terminal condition, it has got to the stage where he is totally bedridden now and unable to communicate with others pending his eventual demise.  

He had been given until the end of the year but from reports from his wife are that he is deteriorating rapidly, is very weak and unable to get out of bed.   He was determined to try to beat his terminal condition but I don't think that is likely to happen.

Although he had asked not to have this put on the forum, I think it has got to a stage where he needs all the thoughts and prayers that others can give him in his absence.   

So please think of John and say a prayer for him, his wife and family if you are the praying kind.

So sorry to hear that, although I only met him a couple times at get-togethers I found him a lovely man.

Our thoughts are with him and Irona at this time.

Neil & Lynne

I have never met you JRH my thoughts are with you ,my father inlaw is going through the same process it is so Bloody wrong such good people to be taken like this,I am in tears writing this I am sorry.

Lance c

 Thanks Vic; we are so glad we made the time to go & meet JRH & his wife while in WA recently. A great man & a wonderful member of this forum it was a pleasure to meet the man.

Our thoughts & prayers are with John & Irona.

J & L.

Cloak wrote:

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This news bings back the same feelings I had over Garry..

I'll say a prayer for John, I hope the big guy will listen...

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 Yeah I know the feeling well

I will too

frank

Sad news. Thinking of you John.

I have never met you JRH, my heart goes out to you and Irona.., take care, may your Angels guide you and keep you strong- Fran

I visited him at home about two weeks ago and he was not good then, but things have gone down hill from then.   A sister from NZ visited him recently but had to return to NZ for work.   He has a good wife and one daughter living with him at home and two other adult children living in the vicinity so has plenty of home support.

I doubt he will be reading any of this but I will see it is passed on, I am sure any thoughts or prayers would be appreciated.

I would just like to add my very best wishes to John in what is obviously a very difficult time for him and his family. Although I have never met him, ‘JRH’ has been a member here for many years and has made a massive contribution. I have always had enormous respect for his honesty and his integrity, and I hope against hope that his condition improves. Thinking of you, John.

Cindy

All our thoughts and prayers are with John and Irona and that goes without saying.  I only hope that by putting this up without John's permission doesn't have the opposite affect than that intended.

Sue and my thoughts go out to JRH's family. May his passing be gentle.

Alvin wrote:

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All our thoughts and prayers are with John and Irona and that goes without saying.  I only hope that by putting this up without John's permission doesn't have the opposite affect than that intended.

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I do too Alvin, but will leave the decision whether to pass them on or not to his wife, he will not be viewing the forum.

I think his friends on the forum would have liked to have the opportunity to have him in their thoughts and prayers and I have struggled with this for some months as to whether to post this or not.   As a close friend I decided I would, he needs to be in our thoughts and prayers.  

Thanks for the update. We met JRH and Irona when in Rockingham in what seems a lifetime ago. Please pass on our thoughts and wishes

JRH (John) - A proud Welsh born Australian;

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John's wife Irona thanks you all for your thoughts and prayers.

If any one would like to contact Irona, please PM me and I will provide a link to her Facebook page.  

Prayers for John and his family. From one Taffy to another, "Nos da".

Very sad news.

My thoughts go out to John and his family.

John is now in the Hospice at SJOG Murdoch, WA. 

He was taken there by Ambulance yesterday.    With his wife's permission and invitation I visited him there today, his wife and daughter were there also.    His condition is not good, he cannot sit up and drifts in an out of consciousness and is sometimes coherent and incoherent.

He did recognise me and I passed on the good wishes and prayers of Cindy and GN members and he understood and said to thank you all, his wife also said to thank you too.   She said the Dr's said he could go at any time.   He is not in any pain, just weak and frail, it was sad seeing him in that condition.   I will let you all know when the inevitable happens.