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Our Deepest Condolences on the Loss of Tom Dawson
« on: March 17, 2016, 04:58:14 PM »
 

Lee Asher

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Our friend, club President and owner of the Playing Card Forum - Tom Dawson - is in Critical Care in a Toronto hospital, and we would greatly appreciate prayers, best wishes, & positive energy for his recovery.

Thank you.
 

Re: Prayers & Positive Energy For Tom Dawson's Recovery
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2016, 05:11:53 PM »
 

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Oh my gosh! Nothing but love and hope for a painless and quick recovery!!!
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Re: Prayers & Positive Energy For Tom Dawson's Recovery
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2016, 05:56:48 PM »
 

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I am sorry to hear that...wishing Tom a fast recovery...you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
 

Re: Prayers & Positive Energy For Tom Dawson's Recovery
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2016, 07:15:17 PM »
 

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I am also sorry to hear this news. Tom, you're in our prayers and thoughts as well. Speedy recovery!
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Re: Prayers & Positive Energy For Tom Dawson's Recovery
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2016, 07:44:19 AM »
 

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I'll send updates when I hear something. Thank you, again.
 

Re: Prayers & Positive Energy For Tom Dawson's Recovery
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2016, 09:43:27 AM »
 

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Best wishes to him and his family. How long has he been there?
 

Re: Prayers & Positive Energy For Tom Dawson's Recovery
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2016, 04:19:51 PM »
 

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Dear Friends and Extended Family
 
The Dawsons are very grateful for your many prayers and the positive energy you are directing towards Tom to aid in his recovery. He is very sick and his situation is critical, but we continue to hope.  Unfortunately, ARDS means a long and very challenging journey for him to navigate in order to recuperate.
 
He remains the same, with little change, with all his organs except his lungs in good shape. The doctors and nurses are trying some unusual treatments, one of which entails putting him in a prone position for 16 hours a day (on his stomach), and 8 hours on his back. He is very heavily sedated and thankfully, free of pain and worry. We like to think that he knows we are there and that he hears what we are saying, and I take such comfort in sharing your loving emails with him.
 
We will continue to send updates.  I also love your emails as they give me comfort and strength knowing that your thoughts are with Tom and me during this most difficult time.
 
I am very grateful for your friendship and support
Judy
 

Re: Prayers & Positive Energy For Tom Dawson's Recovery
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2016, 05:50:58 PM »
 

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All my thoughts are with Tom and I will do everything I can to transmit positive waves to him!
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Re: Prayers & Positive Energy For Tom Dawson's Recovery
« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2016, 11:06:35 PM »
 

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All the best to Tom! I hope he has a speedy recovery; we've got some amazing doctors and health care in Toronto so here's hoping.
 

Re: Prayers & Positive Energy For Tom Dawson's Recovery
« Reply #9 on: March 19, 2016, 03:58:28 AM »
 

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I hope for a speedy recovery back to full health.  You're in our thoughts, Tom.
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Re: Prayers & Positive Energy For Tom Dawson's Recovery
« Reply #10 on: March 19, 2016, 11:44:07 AM »
 

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dawson's.
 

Re: Prayers & Positive Energy For Tom Dawson's Recovery
« Reply #11 on: March 21, 2016, 08:53:12 AM »
 

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Wishing Tom a full and speedy recovery!!  We will all be thinking of you!
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Re: Prayers & Positive Energy For Tom Dawson's Recovery
« Reply #12 on: March 21, 2016, 10:52:13 AM »
 

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My thoughts and prayers are with Tom for a full recovery... He and Judy are the glue that hold 52+Joker together... All my best Mista T.
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Re: Prayers & Positive Energy For Tom Dawson's Recovery
« Reply #13 on: March 21, 2016, 12:39:52 PM »
 

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Dear Family and Friends,

We are sad to tell you that after two weeks there has been no improvement in Tom's condition, in spite of the wonderful care he has been receiving at St Mike’s hospital. Please continue to send us your prayers, positive energies and messages as I like to think he hears them when I read them to him. They also give me and our family such comfort.

Thank you for your love,
Judy
 

Re: Prayers & Positive Energy For Tom Dawson's Recovery
« Reply #14 on: March 21, 2016, 12:56:45 PM »
 

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Tom,

Please know that there is a continuous stream of get well wishes coming from North Texas for however long it takes......
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Re: Prayers & Positive Energy For Tom Dawson's Recovery
« Reply #15 on: March 21, 2016, 08:28:05 PM »
 

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Tom is an extremely kind and generous person, truly one of the best people I've met in my life so far. I hope that with time, love and the expertise of his doctors that he can get back to solid health. Prayers for all and let's all hope that in the near future we hear that he's on the road to wellness again.
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Re: Prayers & Positive Energy For Tom Dawson's Recovery
« Reply #16 on: March 21, 2016, 09:20:45 PM »
 

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Thoughts and prayers!
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Re: Prayers & Positive Energy For Tom Dawson's Recovery
« Reply #17 on: March 22, 2016, 08:30:37 AM »
 

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Thoughts and prayers headed your way.

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Re: Prayers & Positive Energy For Tom Dawson's Recovery
« Reply #18 on: March 22, 2016, 01:03:27 PM »
 

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Get well soon, Tom.  Hang in there, Judy.  *hugs*
 

Re: Prayers & Positive Energy For Tom Dawson's Recovery
« Reply #19 on: March 22, 2016, 01:54:54 PM »
 

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Wishing the great man a healthy, speedy, and full recovery.
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Re: Prayers & Positive Energy For Tom Dawson's Recovery
« Reply #20 on: March 22, 2016, 02:32:25 PM »
 

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It is amazing to see this outpour of support and concern. This is really an amazing and wonderful community, despite the arguments that can happen from post to post I love seeing everyone come together when some of our own are in need.
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Re: Prayers & Positive Energy For Tom Dawson's Recovery
« Reply #21 on: March 22, 2016, 05:45:20 PM »
 

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Dear friends and family,

It's with great sadness I share the news that Tom peacefully slipped away today, March 22nd , at 1:30pm, surrounded by our loving family.

Although his illness was brief, I had many special moments with Tom over the past two weeks, as did all of our children, grandchildren and even our great grandchild. We were with him constantly and although he was sedated, we believe he knew we were there.

The funeral will be held on Monday, March 28th at Our Lady of Lourdes parish at 10:00am. Further details about the funeral and visitations will be sent in the next couple of days.

We thank you again for your messages and prayers; they were the greatest comfort to me.

I will miss him.

Judy
 

Re: Prayers & Positive Energy For Tom Dawson's Recovery
« Reply #22 on: March 22, 2016, 05:54:35 PM »
 

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I am really sorry for the lost, my deepest condolence to Judy and family. I pray that God grant you the strength needed to get through this moment.
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Re: Prayers & Positive Energy For Tom Dawson's Recovery
« Reply #23 on: March 22, 2016, 07:19:18 PM »
 

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This is such terrible, sad news.  Tom was a wonderful man, and I feel very lucky and honored that I was able to meet and spend time with him last year.

Judy, my condolences go out to you and all of your family.  We are all sending good thoughts your way!
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Re: Prayers & Positive Energy For Tom Dawson's Recovery
« Reply #24 on: March 22, 2016, 08:06:06 PM »
 

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Dear friends and family,

It's with great sadness I share the news that Tom peacefully slipped away today, March 22nd , at 1:30pm, surrounded by our loving family.

Although his illness was brief, I had many special moments with Tom over the past two weeks, as did all of our children, grandchildren and even our great grandchild. We were with him constantly and although he was sedated, we believe he knew we were there.

The funeral will be held on Monday, March 28th at Our Lady of Lourdes parish at 10:00am. Further details about the funeral and visitations will be sent in the next couple of days.

We thank you again for your messages and prayers; they were the greatest comfort to me.

I will miss him.

Judy

Judy, my sincere condolences to you and your family.  My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.   I'm sure I speak for the whole community when I say, if there is anything we can do, just ask.  We're here for you.

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