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  • J Joanne M Cassick

    Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w

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    Henry Minute
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    I'm sorry to hear this news, Joanne. I don't know what to say. My thoughts and best wishes go to you all.:rose::rose::rose:

    Henry Minute Do not read medical books! You could die of a misprint. - Mark Twain Girl: (staring) "Why do you need an icy cucumber?" “I want to report a fraud. The government is lying to us all.” I wouldn't let CG touch my Abacus! When you're wrestling a gorilla, you don't stop when you're tired, you stop when the gorilla is.

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    • J Joanne M Cassick

      Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w

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      • J Joanne M Cassick

        Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w

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        thatraja
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        Take care. My thoughts will be with you both. :rose:

        thatraja


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        • J Joanne M Cassick

          Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w

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          dan sh
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          Sorry to hear this, Joanne. :rose:

          "Your code will never work, Luc's always will.", Richard MacCutchan[^]

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          • J Joanne M Cassick

            Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w

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            Rajesh R Subramanian
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            This is very upsetting. Please tell Ray that we'll all be thinking of him. It's amazing how he's ensured that his responsibilities are taken care of, and his family won't be needing any help. He's a great man, and he's someone we could all learn from. I hope he puts on a hell of a fight with this ungodly disease. Please keep us all posted. :rose:

            "Real men drive manual transmission" - Rajesh.

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            • J Joanne M Cassick

              Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w

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              Yusuf
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              :rose::rose::rose: You touched us ALL.

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              • J Joanne M Cassick

                Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w

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                Ankur m
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                My prayer and best wishes are with Ray, you and your family. :rose:

                ..Go Green..

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                • J Joanne M Cassick

                  Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w

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                  :rose: :rose:

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                  • J Joanne M Cassick

                    Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w

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                    Abhinav S
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                    My prayers are with you and him during these tough times you are going through.

                    The funniest thing about this particular signature is that by the time you realise it doesn't say anything it's too late to stop reading it.

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                    • J Joanne M Cassick

                      Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w

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                      I'm sorry to hear this news, Joanne.:rose: I will pray god to recover soon. Please keep posting his status.

                      Regards, Koushik. Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out if they've got a second. Give your dreams all you've got and you'll be amazed at the energy that comes out of you.

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                      • J Joanne M Cassick

                        Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w

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                        Joan M
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                        That must be really hard Joanne, I'm really sorry to read those lines... I'd love to be able to say something that could help both of you, but simply I don't know what it could be. Your letter is really touching. Our best whishes and thoughts are with you. :rose:

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                        • J Joanne M Cassick

                          Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w

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                          I just wanted you to know that I think of Ray as one of those people that make this world a better place. Do tell your son that whenever he wants to share his wisdom, or get a bit wiser himself, or just bantering a bit, he's very welcome here. :rose:

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                          • J Joanne M Cassick

                            Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w

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                            Slacker007
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                            There is nothing I can say here that will ever help or make better the situation that you, your husband, and family are going through right now. I am not a praying man by any stretch of the imagination but I will say a prayer for your family today. Keep your chin up and your head high. God speed and God bless.

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                            • J Joanne M Cassick

                              Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w

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                              Gary R Wheeler
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                              Thank you Joanne. My best wishes to you and Ray. :rose:

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                              • J Joanne M Cassick

                                Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w

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                                Our prayers are with you and your family Ray. :rose:

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                                • J Joanne M Cassick

                                  Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w

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                                  Pete OHanlon
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                                  Joanne. There is very little that I can see that will not seem trite or insensitive. I am pleased that Ray felt that he was such a part of our community that we would be interested in his situation, and that it would touch us emotionally. You obviously know this better than we do, but to us, Ray was always a great guy; he was definitely one of the good guys. Please, let us know if your son follows Ray's footsteps. I'm sure that we will wish him all the best - please let us know if he's joining Code Project as well. As a son of a well loved member, he'll get a warm welcome and we'll go easy on him. Finally, thank you for having the courage to post this. It can't have been easy, and while others tell you they know what you are going through, it's cold comfort - what is comforting is knowing that we care, and that if there is anything that we can do to help, you only have to ask. God bless you, Alex and most of all, Ray. My thoughts are with you.

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                                  • J Joanne M Cassick

                                    Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w

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                                    God Bless you, and Ray, Joanne. best, Bill

                                    "Many : not conversant with mathematical studies, imagine that because it [the Analytical Engine] is to give results in numerical notation, its processes must consequently be arithmetical, numerical, rather than algebraical and analytical. This is an error. The engine can arrange and combine numerical quantities as if they were letters or any other general symbols; and it fact it might bring out its results in algebraical notation, were provisions made accordingly." Ada, Countess Lovelace, 1844

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                                    • J Joanne M Cassick

                                      Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w

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                                      This is very sad news. My prayers are with you.

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                                      • J Joanne M Cassick

                                        Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w

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                                        That is so sad Joanne, take consolation and love from your family and friends, and those here that knew Ray. Its things like this that remind me how terribly random and unfathamable life is, know that you all did your best.

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                                        • J Joanne M Cassick

                                          Hello, I am sending out this message to people who have had contact with Ray Cassick over the years. This is Joanne his wife. This is just a newsletter to let you know why he has not responded. He wanted me to send something out to all of his contacts. I am not sure if you know this, but Raymond has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The technical name for his cancer is Glioblastoma Multiforme. Raymond was diagnosed in November 2009, and went for more than a year without debilitating symptoms. The chemo and radiation managed to keep the tumor from progressing. In late March 2011, the tumor began to progress. He is left unable to write e-mails and talk well. He is home on permanent disability, and we expect that we will need hospice in the upcoming months. We are working with the doctors to try to slow it down, but the outcome is not positive. A little about him. He was diagnosed in November 2009. At the time he was completing his Master's degree. He had a week break from school, underwent a brain biopsy, then completed his degree in December of 2009. Not one missed class day! The push for his Master's degree was that he wanted to teach in a college setting. The teaching bug struck over the years when he did corporate technical training. He then taught the summer of 2010 at Bryant & Stratton. Teaching was such a wonderful gift for him to pass knowledge to his students. In the interim while undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he continued to work full time. He worked tirelessly at his work, as well as being very supportive at home. He really did sleep little, and worked hard. He also loved working as a software architect, because it fit into his project management skills. He has made arrangements to donate his body to the University at Buffalo so that medical student can continue to learn from him. His only request of people is that they continue to learn, no matter what their age. He has taken care of his family so well, that we do not need anything. Although he is still alive, he is not what he used be. He is constantly tired, and has trouble communicating. He often tries to log into his computer and read e-mail, but usually asks for someone to read it to him. He also answers the phone, but then has to hand it to someone else, or tell the caller to call me. His only concern is that he is doing enough for those that he knew, and help others any way he can. He has two sayings posted on his wall. "Life is not always what you make of it, but more about w

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                                          Vikram A Punathambekar
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                                          :rose: My thoughts are with Ray, you, and your family.

                                          Cheers, विक्रम (Have gone past my troika - 4 CCCs!) "We have already been through this, I am not going to repeat myself." - fat_boy, in a global warming thread :doh:

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