Kadin, whom I got to become a member here, has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer. It metastasized. Lungs, bones, etc...

He has been given a short amount of time to live, and probably will not be back on the forum.

I started this thread, for well wishers and prayers to be sent.

I have been going to the VA and visiting him.
It sucks, the chemo has ravaged him, he looks like a ghost.

It has been devastating to me. He was Raingirl's go-to guy locally if anything happened to me, and why is it younger people are being taken around me?
I am just wiped from this.

There are more details I will share later, but I am having difficulty seeing the damn screen right now.

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Thanks for being there for him. I bet it's impossible to tell you how much it means.

So sad to hear of this terrible news. I am sure you being there is a great blessing for him.

Cancer sucks!

That is terrible. I remember him posting a couple threads a few months ago from the hospital with the kidney issues / swelling. But cancer wasn't diagnosed.

I am sad to hear this.

Very sad news. It is hard to find the right words.

I am sure that your friendship is important to him at this time.

Damn that sucks, prayers to him, you, yours, and his family.

I'm sorry to hear that. Kadin seemed to be a great guy from his posts.

Prayers sent for him, his family, you and Raingirl.

God bless.

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Very sad news. I remember his posts about the autoimmune disease attacking his kidneys, and trying to get pain management from the VA.

Terrible news. Kadin is one of the good 'uns. I'll keep him in my prayers.

I have prayed for Kadin and his family.

I'm very sorry to hear this. Your presence and support is undoubtedly a source of strength and comfort to him.

Make sure he knows his online brothers and sisters are praying for him and have him in their thoughts.

So sorry! Our prayers for all.

Prayers up for Kadin, family and friends.

Prayers for Kadin, his family, and friends.

I know Kadin from my time in Dallas and he was among a handful of really great people who introduced me to hot rods in general and racing, AutoX, then road racing at MSR.

Please do tell him Mike and Teri from Dallas said God Bless.

Very sorry to hear of this.

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Originally posted by bigredfish:
Prayers for Kadin, his family, and friends.

I know Kadin from my time in Dallas and he was among a handful of really great people who introduced me to hot rods in general and racing, AutoX, then road racing at MSR.

Please do tell him Mike and Teri from Dallas said God Bless.

I met Kadin at MSR, and that's how our friendship started.
We became the evil duo of practical jokes, and from that moment on we bonded.
I will pass on all the well wishes, etc...

He is wheelchair bound, and we are working on getting him transport to see Metallica Friday night for one last fling.

This has been gut wrenching.
He is 6 years younger than me.

I am sorry Rainman. I do recall you posting about him. As I think I might of said in that thread.
You are a good man and a great friend and I can think of nothing more upright than standing for a friend in a true time of need. As tough as it might be for both of you.

I know it was in the movies, but recently watched Tombstone and I always love that Wyatt was there for his friend (Doc Holliday) till the end.

It also speaks volumes of the type of man Kadin is that you would ask him to make sure your wife is taken care of in the event of your death. I see evidence of a true friendship between you guys. Pretty rare and something to truly cherish.

And for Raingirl too, surely she is affected too.

Good bless you all.

Proper words fail me.
I am very sorry to be reading this, but I will keep you all in prayer during this difficult time.

Very sorry to hear this.

Oh, and fuck cancer