Around 8:45 this morning Jack passed away surrounded by his family at the ICU at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He fought very hard for almost a month but the cancer eventually caused his blood pressure to get so low there was nothing else the doctors and nurses could do. We are so appreciative for the care at HUP, particularly the staff in the ICU and Oncology department, which gave us the precious extra weeks with Jack. We also would like to thank all the family and friends for their well wishes and kind words and for visiting during Jack’s time at the hospital. He never stopped saying how lucky he was to have such great people around him and I think that is what kept him around for so long since he was first diagnosed with cancer two years ago.
We ask, in lieu of gifts or flowers, donations be made in honor of “John Boody” to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (link below).
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
https://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_donate?item_id=8072
Again, thanks for your everyone for their love and support. I will post more details for the viewing and funeral shortly.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
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