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No really I am going to die soon :)

Tyrath

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Was not going to say anything about this and just pass quietly into the spirit world. A couple of you though are FB friends and have mentioned this to other friends in game. No I am not angry and I am actually very touched by your concern. 3 months ago I was diagnosed with a malignant tumor that is attached to my spine where my neck and shoulders meet. It is inoperble as it is very entwined in my spinal cord. In short I am going to die. We could try to remove it but the surgeon says I have about a 3% chance of surviving and would be parylyzed from the neck down. That is not acceptable for me and would not be living. Please no sympathy, I have no fear of death and am ready to walk with honor in the spirit world with my ancestors. I went to the Doctor Friday and got the results of the xrays scans and battery of test. The cancer has grown pretty fast up and through my spinal column and has entered my skull. The pain most of the time is nearly unbearable. So depending on how it progresses from here I have somewhere between 3 weeks and 3 months left in this life or I could fall over dead tomorrow. Personally I am banking on the 3 months because I stuff I need to get done before I make the long walk to the spirit world.

IF I don't make it that long, I want to thank all the players of Siege and Legends for many years of good times and friendships. I have been debating what to do with all of my things in game. On siege part of me says just move everything into the island keep and let it go IDOC when I die and my wife cancels my credit cards. On legends I will probably move everything into my prime swamp castle and give it to a friend. It has been a pleasure being a part of UO for these last 18 years through the good and the bad.... LOL Remember AOS Launch :)
or the Shard Wipe.... This is not good bye yet as I still have some time, and When Tyrath is not seen anymore and my houses go into decay... You good folks know why :) Honestly my focus and attention span is not high enough at this time to play on Siege and the drama makes my head throb Literally :) So I guess if I don't see you again this is goodbye and not if I do see you again :)
 

BrianFreud

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I want to click Like, yet I so don't want to. :(

Peace, my friend. :(
 

Captn Norrington

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Wow, really sorry to hear that... You've always been such a nice guy and a great poster here on the forums. I briefly met you in game on Siege as my "Sir Nutsalot" squirrel character and you were so helpful and let me place a house on your island.

I hope you enjoy the time you have left, we will truly miss you :(
 

BeaIank

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Alas, Death comes to us all and it has always be my policy that it is better faced head to head, like you are doing now.
It has been an honour, friend. I shall brew a batch to your name and drink to your honour.

Safe travels to the lands of the unknown.
 

Tyrath

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Wow, really sorry to hear that... You've always been such a nice guy and a great poster here on the forums. I briefly met you in game on Siege as my "Sir Nutsalot" squirrel character and you were so helpful and let me place a house on your island.

I hope you enjoy the time you have left, we will truly miss you :(
LOL I love the Tree House :) Facing ones own mortality is not a easy thing. I am at peace with this and will go out with honor and dignity, not fear and regret.
 

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I was hesitant to reply to this, mainly for the reason that I have not had the pleasure to interact with you in game, nor do I really know what to say.
But I will say I admire you more than I can explain. You are taking a situation that would have most of us frozen in fear and grief, and you are facing it with a bravery that I can only dream to have one day. I like to believe that every ending is just a new beginning. I have some very close family and friends that will surely give you lots of entertainment on the other side =).
My heart breaks for you and your family, and I hope you find some comfort from the pain and anguish soon. If you need anything, anything at all please let me know.
 

Silent Singer

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Well ****snacks dude. You are one of the good guys on Siege. And who else will I pester about the Legends Zento ghetto? All I can say is thanks for being awesome man. Take care of yourself and enjoy your time with your SO (which is my advice to ALL YOU ****ERS, cancer or not).
 

DevilsOwn

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Tyrath, I'm at a loss for words

large houses with plants on every tile, anytime I pass a greenhouse on Legends I look for the name

zoogies and the Wind path house

most of all when I see your name I see the picture of the very large man standing next to a monster of a horse

safe journey my good friend
 

Yadd of Legends

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This is the most remarkable thing I have ever read on Stratics. May your journey be smooth.
 

Tyrath

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Tyrath, I'm at a loss for words

large houses with plants on every tile, anytime I pass a greenhouse on Legends I look for the name

zoogies and the Wind path house

most of all when I see your name I see the picture of the very large man standing next to a monster of a horse

safe journey my good friend
Hehe going to see my Legends green house for many years to come :) Setting up card for my 3 oldest accounts to keep those accounts paid for the 4 years before the card expires :) Creepy huh :)
 

Zalan

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Tyrath, I've been playing Legends off and on since 2000. Just started playing Siege about three weeks ago. Sorry, our paths have never crossed. I wish you were well.

About 70% of my time has been in Stealthily mode on Siege. It takes 92 hrs to go from 70 to 120 in a skill.
 

drcossack

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Sorry to hear that. Best wishes to your family & friends.

Say hi to my uncles for me when you get there.
 

Tyrath

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Tyrath, I've been playing Legends off and on since 2000. Just started playing Siege about three weeks ago. Sorry, our paths have never crossed. I wish you were well.

About 70% of my time has been in Stealthily mode on Siege. It takes 92 hrs to go from 70 to 120 in a skill.
Our paths have crossed several times over the last couple of weeks, you just have not seen me and don't stand still long enough in New Magincia for me see whats in your wallet and say hello :)
 

Zalan

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I can't train stealth and shadow jump standing still. Well now it's shadow jump every 5 minutes.
 

Capt. Lucky

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Well I wanted to say *something*, but what does one say? While I don't believe in the Christian version of God, I'm positive of an after life due to an experience I had when my first wife died. So I'm sure something good is coming and I hope you find UO again if there's reincarnation :) Maybe you can push for a UO server up there :)
 
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