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Offline Lisa

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Dear Mr. Horn
« on: January 29, 2007, 10:43:50 am »
Andy mentioned in another thread that you kept vigil with a friend who passed last evening. Please know that my heart is with you. My deepest condolences to you.
You were a brave friend, and a welcome warm hand to your friend in his last moments.
Bless you.
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Offline bear60

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2007, 10:44:52 am »
My thoughts are with you as well.
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Offline Ihavehope

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2007, 10:49:57 am »
Dr. Mr. Horn

I want to also give you my condolences and thank you for being there for him. Although I don't know the person who died last night nor you, I know u are someone special. God bless.

Hugs.

Al
Infected: April 2005
12/6/06 - Diagnosed HIV positive
12/19/06 - CD4 = 240  22% VL = 26,300
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2/9/07 = Started Kaletra/Truvada
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Offline Tim Horn

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2007, 12:29:52 pm »
Thanks guys.  It's pretty amazing... as surreal as the passing of a friend is, it certainly brings a great deal of clarity regarding how incredible and special life really is.

Tim   

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2007, 01:37:49 pm »


   Tim,

     Once again I express my sincerest condolenses to you.  As difficult as it was for him in his suffering I am sure he knew of the love and sadness you felt.  I am sorry for the pain you must now feel, but know he loved you for being there for him.  Friends like you are cherished till the very end.

   I'm sorry Tim...

   (((HUGS)))

   Thomas
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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2007, 01:46:31 pm »
Tim,

My deepest condolances to you on the loss of your friend.

Dan J.

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2007, 01:51:17 pm »
Sorry to hear this thanks to Lisa for finding the thread.  Yes, it does put things back into perspective.  Best, Win
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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2007, 02:32:37 pm »
Tim, my condolensces on the loss of your friend. My thoughts will be with you and the friend's family.

Yes, taking part in this kind of vigil does put life into perspective a bit more clearly.

You are a good soul.

HUGS,

Mark
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Offline Cliff

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2007, 03:10:37 pm »
My condolensces Tim.

Offline marco23

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2007, 03:39:45 pm »
My thoughts and prayers are with you..
Don't hide your hurt, pain and feelings inside..for they will harden your heart.

Offline StrongGuy

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2007, 04:22:02 pm »
My deepest condolonces for your loss.
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Offline Regretsafew

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2007, 04:43:28 pm »
I'm very sorry for the loss of your friend.

Offline pozguy75

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2007, 04:49:53 pm »
Dearest Tim...

Please accept my thoughts today! I hold you close to my heart today!
Dx 2005
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Offline Longislander

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2007, 05:21:11 pm »
Tim, my sincere condolences on the passing of your friend...

Paul
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2/06   379/57000                    6/07 372/30500 25%   4/09 640/U/32% 
5/06   ?? /37000                     8/07 491/55000/24%    9/09 913/U/39%
8/06   349/9500 25%              11/07 515/68000/24     2/10 845/U/38%
9/06   507/16,000 30% !          2/08  516/116k/22%    7/10 906/80/39%
12/06 398/29000 26%             Start Atripla 3/08
3/07   402/80,000 29%            4/08  485/undet!/27
4/07   507/35,000 25%            7/08 625/UD/34%
                                                 11/08 684/U/36%

Offline Alain

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #14 on: January 29, 2007, 05:39:19 pm »
Tim,

With fondest thoughts.

Alain.
« Last Edit: January 29, 2007, 06:36:22 pm by cowandalehouse »

Offline J.R.E.

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #15 on: January 29, 2007, 06:00:25 pm »
Hello Tim,

My deepest condolences go out to you and your friends family. Having lost two friends in 2006,( both HIV infected), I know how difficult this is. And as you have stated," it certainly brings a great deal of clarity regarding how incredible and special life really is." Everyone of us, need to respect ourselves and each other, because, you just never know, when one's time will come. It comes sooner then many think.



Ray
Current Meds ; Viramune / Epzicom Eliquis, Diltiazem. Pravastatin 80mg, Ezetimibe. UPDATED 2/18/24
 Tested positive in 1985,.. In October of 2003, My t-cell count was 16, Viral load was over 500,000, Percentage at that time was 5%. I started on  HAART on October 24th, 2003.

 As of Oct 2nd, 2023, Viral load Undetectable.
CD 4 @676 /  CD4 % @ 18 %
Lymphocytes,absolute-3815 (within range)


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Offline Queen Tokelove

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #16 on: January 29, 2007, 07:09:47 pm »
You have my condolences on the passing of your friend....
Started Atripla/Ziagen on 9/13/07.
10/31/07 CD4-265 VL- undetectable
2/6/08 CD4- 401 VL- undetectable
5/7/08 CD4- 705 VL- undetectable
6/4/08 CD4- 775 VL- undetectable
8/6/08 CD4- 805 VL- undetectable
11/13/08 CD4- 774 VL--undetectable
2/4/09  CD4- 484  VL- 18,000 (2 months off meds)
3/3/09---Starting Back on Meds---
4/27/09 CD4- 664 VL-- undetectable
6/17/09 CD4- 438 VL- 439
8/09 CD4- 404 VL- 1,600
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Offline Jody

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #17 on: January 29, 2007, 07:12:32 pm »
Tim- My condolences on the loss of your friend...Know he was comforted by your presence at his time of great need.

Jody
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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #18 on: January 29, 2007, 07:30:23 pm »
Dear Tim,

I share the sentiment of the other persons in this thread.  Thoughts to you and your friends passing.

Kindest regards,
Andrew

Offline Elizabeth

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #19 on: January 29, 2007, 08:49:25 pm »
Tim,

I lost my dad last month.  I feel the loss.  I will for a while as I know you will.  A stray thought.  A smell.  A picture will trip those memories. 

I also know that we will keep those we love close to us.  As time passes the memories accompany smiles of remembrance.  I'm sorry for your loss, but I know the best and most important essence of your friendship will be with you forever.

Take care
E.
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Offline LatinAlexander

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #20 on: January 29, 2007, 10:17:29 pm »
Wishing you strenght in these diffult times...

Alex
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Initial numbers : CD4-250 VL 3500
First labs after HAART (Dec 04-2006) : CD4-432 VL-<40 (Undetectable)  cd4%=25.11%
Started HAART: Combivir+Efavirenz Aug 26 7:38 pm
Feb 08 2007 - Gradually stopping HAART cause of Myalgia. Protecting Efavirenz. Stopped Efavirenz, ahead with Combivir....
February 17 Combivir stopped.
April 3 -07 : Started ddi+3tc+efavirenz...
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Offline swede_dish

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #21 on: January 29, 2007, 10:21:18 pm »
my love and thoughts are with you Tim

love,
Jenn
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Offline Teresa

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #22 on: January 29, 2007, 10:30:39 pm »
Tim,

I know your pain. I too lost a friend this weekend due to a car accident.

Im glad you could be there surrounding your friend with your love as he passed. I have said a prayer for you and your friends family.

Hugs
Teresa
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Offline koi1

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #23 on: January 29, 2007, 10:51:44 pm »
Mr. Tim Horn,

I am truly sorry that this diseases has claimed one more voice in the fight against this disease.

My deepest sympathy,


rob
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Offline Joe K

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #24 on: January 30, 2007, 12:08:39 am »
Dearest Tim,

There are never the right words, so just know that you and Joe are in my thoughts.

Offline anniebc

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #25 on: January 30, 2007, 02:02:12 am »
Dearest Tim

Please know that you are my thoughts and bless you for being there for your friend.

love and respect
Jan :-*
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Offline Jeffreyj

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #26 on: January 30, 2007, 05:02:14 am »
Tim, I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you tonight.
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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #27 on: January 30, 2007, 06:21:44 am »
Tim,
Thinking about you. Here is passing you a huge hug.
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Offline Nadine

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #28 on: January 30, 2007, 06:23:16 am »
Tim,

My deepest condolences on the loss of your friend. I know he was comforted having you near.

Offline carousel

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #29 on: January 30, 2007, 06:26:19 am »
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« Last Edit: February 15, 2007, 09:33:52 am by carousel »

Offline Tim Horn

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #30 on: January 30, 2007, 07:20:43 am »
Thanks, guys, for the really touching notes. I don't know what else to say, really... but I guess that's okay.

Thanks again, everyone...

Tim

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #31 on: January 30, 2007, 02:13:48 pm »
Positive vibes coming your way man.  I will be thinking of you.
LIFE is not a race to the grave with the intention of arriving safely
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thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming--WOW! WHAT A
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Offline heartforyou

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #32 on: January 30, 2007, 06:18:03 pm »
Tim,

It is indeed a very special experience to help a dear friend pass to the other side.
I bet you can still feel his energy around you all the time.

I personally think it is a privilege to love such an experience, of course there is the pain of loss as well. But the spiritual value is enormous.

Still, I hope your heart will recover and you will embrace life even more.

Hermie
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Offline zephyr

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Re: Dear Mr. Horn
« Reply #33 on: February 09, 2007, 02:08:20 pm »
My dear Tim,

Sending you loving and supportive thoughts as you grapple with the loss of your friend.

{{{HUGS}}} from the West Coast, love.

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