Cancer hits the Colbys again

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12-08-2008, 02:22 PM

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Cancer hits the Colbys again

Less than two years after my brother passed from colon cancer, my father lost his battle with cancer and rheumatoid arthritis this morning. He was 80 years old and without him I would have never learned how to drive a boat or have the career I now enjoy. So to anyone on these forums, spend time enjoying your boat with your family because time goes by way too fast.

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12-08-2008, 02:52 PM

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I am sorry to hear this Eric. Our condolances to you and your family during such a difficult time.

Godspeed.

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12-08-2008, 03:06 PM

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My condolences to you and your family.

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12-08-2008, 03:48 PM

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Sorry about your loss.

My son Joey has rheumatoid arthritis and his only 3 yrs.

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12-08-2008, 03:53 PM

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Eric, I'm so sorry Brother. My thoughts and Prayers for you and your Family.

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So to anyone on these forums, spend time enjoying your boat with your family because time goes by way too fast.

Truer words have never been spoken. Spend time doing ANYTHING with them. I miss my Dad everyday and it's been 5 years.

Sorry for your loss.

12-08-2008, 04:10 PM

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Very sorry to hear this Eric... God Bless Him...

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12-08-2008, 04:13 PM

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Eric-my condolences to you and your family.

12-08-2008, 04:15 PM

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Hey Eric,

Very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad.

This pretty touching video captures alot of memories in regard to boating with dads or grandpas.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeE92WVe_so