Justin's page....

[MMeier]

... anyone know what happened to it? Couple of us in the chat room were wondering the other night where it went, comes up as a dead link for some reason. Hope the lil' guy is doing great!

 

[QRTRHRS]

If you are talking about my grandson Justin, here is the current site. http://virtualoverwatch.com/justin.htm His father had changed the site some time ago and I had not thought to post it.



Justin continues to do well and has been back in public school since last fall. For those members not up on this saga, Justin who is soon going to turn 13, has been battling lukemia since October 2002. Having gone through chemo, radiation, stem cell only to relapse, he is alive due to cutting edge technology and the grace of god and the power of prayer. Just a year ago, the outlook was rather bleak after his relapse. He has no detectable cancer cells but it will be some time before he will be concidered to be cancer free.



As always, the family is greatful for the support from the TDR and many many others.

 

[MMeier]

Glad to hear that QRTRHRS, thought it was your grandson or nephew, coudn't remember quite. Thanks!!

 

[QRTRHRS]

I spoke too soon.

I took this except from Justin's website.



Wednesday, February 2nd 2005



I took Justin to the doctor in Malone today because he still has a cough and runny nose. He didn't have a fever but I felt it better to be safe than sorry so I made an appointment anyway. When we got to the doctors office he had a slight fever (100. 6F). The doctor thought that it was a viral infection that has been going around but due to Justin's history he decided to run a full blood test. That test would let him know if it was a virus or if it was Leukemia returning.



The results came back positive for Leukemia. We will be heading out to the children's hospital in Vermont tomorrow morning for a bone marrow aspirate and more blood work. Justin's doctor in Vermont said that he would be starting Justin on Gleevec again until they work out the next step or stages of treatment for him. Justin is sad (as are we) to hear this news but he knows that everyone loves him and is pulling for him.



I'm not sure if we will be returning home tomorrow night or not but if we do, i will update again then.



We have lived with this possibility but upon hearing it, it is as bad as when Justin was first diagnosed with lukemia. I don't know that there will be many if any options. For now, we have to wait to hear today's results.

 

[mberry]

Keep your chin up QRTRHRS. A positive attitude is contagious and has a very good effect. I know, easier said than done. Justin is in our prayers. I hope everything works out for the best.



Mark.

 

[MMeier]

Damn QTRHRS I am so sorry to hear this, as are others I'm sure. Really hope it all works out again .

 

[Batman]

QTRHRS, my thoughts and prayers are with Justin and your family.

George

 

[Mike Ellis]

QRTRHRS, I am praying for Justin and hope the trip to Vermont goes well.



When I read your first message, I was so tickled that he was back in school and doing well. Then reading down a little further, the second message was like a physical blow.



God bless you and your family during this difficult time

 

[QRTRHRS]

Mike, and others, thank you for your thoughts. The initial test results are coming back and a battle plan is being formed. Because it is in his spine this time, treatment will involve Intrathecal chemo. http://www.medformation.com/ac/mm_qdis.nsf/qd/nd1821g.htm

Kind of like having "Jason" coming to town for a visit. The overall feeling is not good on anyones part this time around. The last time, Justin said to his dad, "we will fight this together, just like before". However, during that round, when Justin was at his worst point, he said, "dad, just let me go". They percirviered though so I hope they can do it again.

 

[TDRadmin]

Justin

It is with a very sad heart that I convey this information to you:



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Hello Robin,



It is with a great sadness in my heart that I would like to inform you that Justin had passed away this morning at 11:00.



He had had one rough winter/spring after having relapsed in early February. Just as suddenly though, he was making progress. He had no detectable cancer cells and his doctors were preparing to do another DLI blood infusion at CHOP in Philadelphia, PA. However, around the 17th, he came down with a severe headache and other problems. He was taken to Fletcher-Allen Hospital in Burlington,VT where most of his life has been spent these last 2 1/2+ years. He continued to worsen with heart, liver and other complications due to the effects of chemo and everything else he has been subjected to. With no possibility of any sort of recover, the painful decision was made to take him off of life support. He passed peacefully shortly after.



His wish was to donate his body to science so that maybe others might be helped by what the doctors might learn.



We take comfort knowing Justin is in a better place and are grateful to the TDR and it's membership for the help and encouragement that was forwarded to Justin throughout this ordeal.



The latest entries on Justin's website http://virtualoverwatch.com/justin.htm are taken from the guest book so they may seem confusing.



Even though I am not around anymore for reasons having nothing to do with the TDR, I would be most grateful if you would share this info with the members.



Thanks, Brian Hay aka QTRHRS



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Our prayers are with you, Justin. And with you, Justin's family.



Robin

TDR Admin

 

[JoshPeters]

Wow... . From the first post of great things to this. I'm honestly at a loss for words. My thoughts and prayers are with Justin's friends and family.



Josh

 

[MMeier]

Damn, this is terrible news... almost sorry I had brought this up a while back. My heartfelt condolences to Justin's family and everyone else involved. :{

 

[catoiler]

I remember this from the start when Brian posted about this. It is vary sad to see this happen to anyone much less a child. My thoughts are with them. Rest in peace Justin...

 

[Mike Ellis]

What terrible news. My heart goes out to QTRHRS (Brian), what a horrible blow. God bless Justin's family and friends, I pray He will give them comfort during this terrible time until they meet Justin again someday.

 

[DHayden]

God Bless you Justin

 

[HEMI®Dart]

Very, Very Sad news. I was following Justin's page last year.



My prayers are with his family.

 

[Elite1]

Justin is in a better place, free of pain. The earths loss is heavens gain. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

 

[Truckie]

Very very sad news indeed. My heart felt condolences go out the Justin's family and friends. God bless.