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About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone

Many of us have come to know Patrick Malone (Lugnut) as a friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and kind individual. He is a frequent and enthusiastic contributor to our analog discussion forum. He has initiated only 17 threads, but responded to 559 threads. I would guess that many, if not most, of us can recall a time when Pat replied with helpful advice to a question we posted or helped us track down a rare recording. I have come to love Pat as a friend, and to respect him as a man, and I suspect many of you share those feelings.

Today I write to share difficult news with you. Pat has been diagnosed with an aggressive stomach cancer. It has yet to be determined whether surgery will even be worth it. If surgery is performed, most or all of the stomach will be removed, and Pat would face a difficult and long post-op period in the hospital. The medical course is still uncertain, but will be determined soon. Whatever is decided, it will not be easy or pleasant.

Something may be planned in the future to assist the family. For now, Pat could use some of the friendship he so often and willingly showed us. You can email Pat at: lugnut50@msn.com. You can also mail cards, letters ... or whatever. You may email me for Pat's mailing address. My email is: pfrumkin1@comcast.net.

I hope to spend a few days with Pat in Idaho or Nebraska (from which he hails) soon. Between this news, my legal work, getting ready for family arriving for the holidays, Audio Intelligent, and trying to make plans to visit Pat, my head is spinning. If you email me and I don't respond, please understand that I am not ignoring you, but rather simply do not have time to reply.

Pat may or may not have time to respond to posts here, to emails, or to cards mailed to him. But he has asked me to convey to each and every one of you that he has cherished your friendship, your comradery, and sharing our common hobby on this great website.

As we prepare for our holiday season celebrations, and look forward to -- as we should -- enjoying this time of year, I ask that you keep Pat and his family in mind ... and softly offer up, in quiet moments in the still of night and early morning, prayers for Pat and his family. God bless.

Warmest regards to all,
Paul Frumkin
paul_frumkin

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chadnliz
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I dont know Pat like others here, but he has answered and contributed to some of my questions, also I have learned from Pat in other posts aswell, all I can say is I think about what is going on and keep track of this thread.
To Patrick and all involved, thoughts, prayers and admiration, I am sure my words are mostly echoes from far better men than I......but I still felt compelled to add my thoughts.
God Bless you and yours
Chad M Smith
chadnliz
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As a man who has disability issues I cant comment to your exact challenge, but I can with out a doubt say that your mental state will go miles to help overcome physical problems from both what ails you aswell as treatment effects, I can feel your stronger will and, your improoved mental state is obvious and very good to see, stay strong and try to see the best in everything, nobody is promised tomorrow, some sadly just know in general when the lord will be calling. As always, blessings and know you are in my thoughts. Tomorrow is never known, and yesterday cant be had again, but today is a gift....thats why we call it the present! Chad
chadnliz
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Hey lug have a great time, I just got my firdt tube pre so back to the music!
chadnliz
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Boy what a nice time you all had, kinda makes me wish I was able to find some quality folks who also enjoy audio, I have made several great friends here and so far have been fortunate to meet two, and one exciting one to come.
All of you should take a bow, reading these inspirational meetings is a boost to us all, I am thrilled you guys had such a great time.
chadnliz
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Hi Lugnut,
Thanks for sharing this with us, it is very hard to know what to say, and what not to....all I know is I keep tabs on this and your struggles, I respect and pray for you.
chadnliz
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God Bless Pat and his loved ones, I am sad for the loss of the earthy Pat, but I smile and take comfort in knowing the joy he feels now.
chadnliz
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Thanks for your reply to my mail Pat, maybe you are right about private posting, I am not shy or afraid of emotions, I just fear how in type words cant be conveyed as easy and I would be pretty vulnerable to criticism (and laughing at my spelling) thank god you can read typo!
chadnliz
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Pat.
Pleae check your email for an offer I have made to you
chadnliz
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How about HI-FIDO hehehehe
chadnliz
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Wow what a great lookin' pup!, I sure hope she will be a great companion.....hang in there.
chadnliz
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I remember towards the end in his pain we talked because I take Fentanyl for pain wich is mostly prescribed for termainal Cancer patients or post Operation pain, I was going to send him a couple patches that last 72 hours each but were worried the side affects could have shocked his weak body.
I didnt know him well but it was obvious he was a down to earth sincere man I wish I had known better.
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