David has campaigned for voluntary euthanasia for many years.
Update - sorry I should have posted this in 'I digress'. Just trying to figure that out!
-- Edited by Yaketty on Wednesday 4th of April 2018 04:37:16 PM
Desert Dweller said
06:29 PM Apr 4, 2018
Don't apologize mate, we'll all be dead soon anyway.
mezza56 said
06:47 PM Apr 4, 2018
One day in the future we will all be confronted with the same scenario unless we slip off the perch without seeing it coming . My father was hospitalised with pneumonia at 89 we visited him that night and said we'd catch up next day. Just after we left he climbed out of bed sat in a chair and took off the oxygen mask . He died sitting up of his own accord.
IAN zzz said
09:46 PM Apr 4, 2018
This topic might be worth a poll for the GN community???
Stay safe
Cupie said
10:49 PM Apr 4, 2018
mezza56 wrote:
One day in the future we will all be confronted with the same scenario unless we slip off the perch without seeing it coming . My father was hospitalised with pneumonia at 89 we visited him that night and said we'd catch up next day. Just after we left he climbed out of bed sat in a chair and took off the oxygen mask . He died sitting up of his own accord.
A brave man.
I just hope that I have the opportunity & internal fortitude to do the same when my time comes.
Woody n Sue said
04:40 PM Apr 5, 2018
Wow mezza56 its sad to lose ones Dad but thats a great way to go on your own terms , my dad was not well on a Sunday wouldnt go to hospital my sister took him to hospital Monday and he died on Monday afternoon , what a great way to go , no lingering on for weeks or years not knowing your family , I only hope I go in a similar way , quickly ,
My Mum went 6 weeks after having a stroke not being able to do anything for herself it was terrible to watch as we had talked on many an occasion about this and I know she did not want to live like that , I were actually happy ( if thats the right word ) when the hospital rang to say she had passed away over night , mind you it was a real bitch having to tell Dad, watching your Dad break down and cry is not an easy thing to see .
Dr David Goodall, an academic at the university where I work turns 104 today and his birthday wish is to die in peace:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-04/david-goodall-is-104-but-takes-no-pleasure-in-getting-older/9614344
David has campaigned for voluntary euthanasia for many years.
Update - sorry I should have posted this in 'I digress'. Just trying to figure that out!
-- Edited by Yaketty on Wednesday 4th of April 2018 04:37:16 PM
Don't apologize mate, we'll all be dead soon anyway.
One day in the future we will all be confronted with the same scenario unless we slip off the perch without seeing it coming . My father was hospitalised with pneumonia at 89 we visited him that night and said we'd catch up next day. Just after we left he climbed out of bed sat in a chair and took off the oxygen mask . He died sitting up of his own accord.
Stay safe
A brave man.
I just hope that I have the opportunity & internal fortitude to do the same when my time comes.
My Mum went 6 weeks after having a stroke not being able to do anything for herself it was terrible to watch as we had talked on many an occasion about this and I know she did not want to live like that , I were actually happy ( if thats the right word ) when the hospital rang to say she had passed away over night , mind you it was a real bitch having to tell Dad, watching your Dad break down and cry is not an easy thing to see .
Woody