HectorSF

[Emily_MHManager]

Hi everyone -

Blondie717 has asked me to post and let everyone know some very sad news. I'm very sorry to say that HectorSF passed away yesterday.

As many of you know, Hector fought long and hard, and he helped so many people, here and in doing advocacy work and leading support groups. He was a member of this site since 2008, and was a community leader in Cirrhosis. My words can't describe all he did for others while fighting his own health issues, but you can read some of his history on his profile - http://www.medhelp.org/personal_pages/user/446474

He was an amazing man. I know, and everyone at MedHelp knows, that this is a big loss for all of you. We offer our sincerest condolences.

Emily

[can-do-man]

RIP HectorSF (Howie). You went through so much but was always here for all of us... We all thought the worst was behind you. A lot of us will never forget you.

Peace.

[hepcandme]

OMG, I just left him a message! I am just reeling - he made it through the worst of treatments and liver cancer and a transplant. And he was always there for us. Can anyone share how this happened?

[MH Community Mgr]

CL HectorSF was a true surviver, who was always there helping others He will be dearly missed by our members and MedHelp Team

With our condolences,

Your friends at MedHelp

[virt111]

Devastating news. He was an inspiration to many and will be sorely missed.

RIP...

[Rbeth]

Oh, this is so very sad.... What a wonderful man and friend :'

Rest in peace dear brother

[Dee1956]

Dear Emily, thank you so much for letting us know.  We will all miss him. I'm in shock! So sad...

[crossroadsec]

We're a sad little family today. It was so shocking to hear this last week. I hadn't spoken to Howie in about 7 months. We all have personal connections and stories of how he touched our lives. No matter who needed help, he did the research. No matter how sick they were, he offered hope. If he thought you were doing something that could hinder your healing, he called you out. He was always honest and up front.

When I was going through treatment in 2011, he gave me so much encouragement. I learned a lot from him and he always gave me good advice when I started my website. We chatted on the phone when I drove to Oklahoma City for Dr. appointments.

When my platelets were really low and i had a massive bleed, Howie and I talked about our faith. Then when he got the cancer, we talked about it a lot. We laughed and cried together when I got cancer.

I ended almost every phone call with, "I love you and I'm praying for you."
He always laughed and said, "Okay. I need it."

I just thought he would always make it.

Grieving with you. I love you all,
Karen