tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post3398650904014205297..comments2024-02-14T02:30:36.732-05:00Comments on The Blog of Helios: It Started with HopelessnessAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978117986484281976noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-6927763311697524342012-09-02T11:46:10.361-05:002012-09-02T11:46:10.361-05:00Keep believing in yourself, Ken.
And don't fo...Keep believing in yourself, Ken.<br /><br />And don't for one moment forget that all of us out here believe in your fighting ability and your persistence.<br /><br />Stupid bureaucratic sidelines are completely irrelevant.<br /><br />All righty, then! :)Dr Loserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12717234136006844887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-88287507099358252972012-08-27T08:24:15.411-05:002012-08-27T08:24:15.411-05:00Ken:
I'm overjoyed that enough money has been...Ken:<br /><br />I'm overjoyed that enough money has been raised to meet your medical needs.<br /><br />And I've added you on Google+. I don't touch Facebook.<br /><br />Hoping for the best. If your health permits, maybe I'll even take a few days vacation and drive down to Texas to watch that inaugural Texas/WVU game with you.<br /><br />I actually considered taking advantage of the alumni association chartered flight down, but $3K was just a bit much for the pocket book. :)<br /><br />James DixonJames Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712528179755240833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-50288006313015229852012-08-26T12:18:03.111-05:002012-08-26T12:18:03.111-05:00Wow. Ken you are one of the good guys & I am s...Wow. Ken you are one of the good guys & I am so thankful so many are coming to your aid. Please keep us updated & let us know any further needs. Stories like this give me hope on the human race. Love you! Keep fighting! Keep us updated on progress & any future needs, we will be there. Katie BrewerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-69748239844648844222012-08-24T22:22:40.045-05:002012-08-24T22:22:40.045-05:00My grandfather flew Stirlings.
My mother is gone ...My grandfather flew Stirlings.<br /><br />My mother is gone to cancer.<br /><br />I hack.<br /><br />You said "challenge accepted".<br /><br />You owe us nothing except to keep meeting that challenge, day after day.<br /><br />The spirit of three generations of this family is with you, and may it stand by your family, for as much and as little as such wishes are worth.<br /><br />Good luck and good hunting.Matt S Trout (mst)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04490146750997291286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-66067376639752665452012-08-24T19:13:46.626-05:002012-08-24T19:13:46.626-05:00That's amazing. I'm really glad this docto...That's amazing. I'm really glad this doctor is stepping up for you and I hope it goes well!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02650178982186311590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-32024894458600297332012-08-24T09:19:44.484-05:002012-08-24T09:19:44.484-05:00Hey Ken.
I know there have been many people, on ...Hey Ken. <br /><br />I know there have been many people, on both donation sites asking why you don't use the VA or if you have explored the option of using them.<br /><br />Knowing you the way I do, and you know who I am. '-))) I am betting you didn't use that resource because you know it to be substandard. We've talked at ends about this and both have experienced it first hand.<br /><br />Ken and I served in a place you wouldn't wish your worst enemy and the VA system has been horrible to those who came from that place. It's an inside military joke that the VA stands for Veterinarian Association. They are great if you have no other resource, but if you have medical support outside of that horror show, take it at all costs.<br /><br />I am an amputee who didn't need to be an amputee. The VA isn't always the best answer to problems such as Ken's and more often it is the worst.<br /><br />They have saved many lives and I am not saying they are worthless, but they are handcuffed by their own bureaucracy and arcane policies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-44904518210615060192012-08-24T02:05:53.175-05:002012-08-24T02:05:53.175-05:00@ Ed....I will be gone from the 28th thru the 31st...@ Ed....I will be gone from the 28th thru the 31st but any time after that, you are more than welcome. This new Doctor has me on a medication that drastically slows the progress of this cancer down so he has more time to get tests done, more PET Scans, another biopsy and whateverthefrick else he needs. If this new medication is successful and it slows the cancer growth and spread like he says, we're lookin' at 6-8 weeks before I go under the knife.....still plenty of time to put a bottle of scotch in the hurt locker.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13978117986484281976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-22197630088598084032012-08-23T23:02:20.310-05:002012-08-23T23:02:20.310-05:00Ken, it's great to hear that there is some act...Ken, it's great to hear that there is some action/progress. I'm still hoping to get down to see you, but I'll let you recover for a day or two. <br /><br />EdAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-60547293087040138802012-08-23T18:17:48.327-05:002012-08-23T18:17:48.327-05:00Aw yeah!
(to the tune Staying Alive)...
boogie ....Aw yeah!<br /><br />(to the tune Staying Alive)...<br /><br />boogie ... boogie ... boogie ...boogie ...<br />spin<br />point<br />pose<br />boogie ... boogie ...Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03968164941151581581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-74311076812371229992012-08-23T17:03:23.725-05:002012-08-23T17:03:23.725-05:00Ken hoping that all goes well with the surgery, I ...Ken hoping that all goes well with the surgery, I am sure it will. You are in my thoughts and prayers Inês AlmeidaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-74625510297390062662012-08-23T16:30:34.870-05:002012-08-23T16:30:34.870-05:00Awesome news. Keep up the good work,
I.Awesome news. Keep up the good work,<br />I.Ignaziohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356477969822497428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-87303675595970586522012-08-23T15:24:01.037-05:002012-08-23T15:24:01.037-05:00Andrew, Actually yes....the local chapter is worki...Andrew, Actually yes....the local chapter is working with me now and we should be good for the forseeable future. I'll post news and pics when it does take place.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13978117986484281976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-74237120598526941652012-08-23T14:26:04.618-05:002012-08-23T14:26:04.618-05:00To any and all who helped up during this difficult...To any and all who helped up during this difficult time, THANK YOU!<br /><br />Words can not describe how grateful myself, and all the other campaigners are for all the help and generous donations we've received.<br /><br />Truly appreciated. Thank you.<br /><br />ThomasThomas A. Knighthttp://thomasaknight.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-72527350094252140372012-08-23T13:17:13.445-05:002012-08-23T13:17:13.445-05:00Ken - if the VA is a bit slow: is there a regiment...Ken - if the VA is a bit slow: is there a regiment / corps association you could ask for help? Do the VFW offer any help for veterans? Anyone willing to help you fundraise further once this surgery is done - you've run Helios at least in part from your disability pension and you will still need to live.<br /><br />I ask because here in UK, the British Legion raise money, especially from "Poppy Day" round November 11th, and will help ex-servicemen and their dependents: Help for Heroes has got a lot of public support and public backing and have different ties to the UK Ministry of Defence and various regiments also help look after their own.<br /><br />All in all, though - FANTASTIC NEWS :)Andrew Caterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17644077996431326998noreply@blogger.com