Ring of Honor [48440]
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Meanwhile, back at the ranch ... a request for a friend
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Posted: Jan 1, 2020 8:43 PM
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Good evening and a Happy New Year to the loyal sons of Clemson! I have a special request for one of the finest Tigers to walk the hills.
Many of the old-school folks here will remember Jim Garrett (Tigrjm), a dear friend and one of the original folks here. Some folks may also know that he's been battling esophageal cancer for a few years.
Sadly, his fight is just about over.
Jim has moved to hospice in Charleston after a lengthy battle. He's unable to type so his wife, Cat, asked me to share his news with his long-time friends here. They've set up a GoFundMe page (https: //www.gofundme.com/f/44587-a-time-of-need?) but I'd also ask if anyone has some time and inclination to drop Jim a line and let him know you're thinking about him, it would mean the world to him.
His addy:
Jim Garrett
7930 SAINT IVES RD APT 6B
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Many thanks and Go Tigers!
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Thoughts and prayers for Jim and Cat...
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Posted: Jan 1, 2020 8:54 PM
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...and the entire Garrett family.
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Sending all my best for Jim and his family.***
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Posted: Jan 1, 2020 8:57 PM
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Ring of Honor [72436]
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Thoughts and prayers...
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Posted: Jan 1, 2020 8:59 PM
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Thank you for sharing.
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All-American [587]
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Re: Thoughts and prayers to Jim. Read many of his posts
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Posted: Jan 1, 2020 9:08 PM
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here. Prayers for the family
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All-TigerNet [11805]
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And how are you old friend?
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Posted: Jan 1, 2020 9:41 PM
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Still fondly recall meeting you at a Clemson game about two decades ago.
I’m a former Fayetteville resident of 7 years and did special forces construction there in the 80’s.
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Ring of Honor [48440]
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Re: And how are you old friend?
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Posted: Jan 2, 2020 9:21 AM
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Hey, Ben! Hope all is well.
My cancer is in remission for the time being. The larger problem now is the treatment triggered a nasty auto-immune reaction that effectively fried my sense of balance and left me stone deaf. The last year has been spent learning to walk again and getting rabbit ears.
It's a rare combo, sort of like hitting the Powerball of pestilence. On the bright side, I've become real familiar with some of the best medical specialists at Duke and UNC.
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All-TigerNet [11805]
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Stay strong, Rev
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Posted: Jan 2, 2020 10:06 AM
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Lost my youngest son last year, lost a couple more discs in my spine 3 years ago, and it has only made me more stubborn and ornery to cheat the grim reaper at every opportunity.
My wife claims my last surgeon implanted an iron rod in my backside. I kinda agree.
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Legend [18503]
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Will do....and very best wishes to you, too.***
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Posted: Jan 1, 2020 9:55 PM
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Legend [15049]
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Done***
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Posted: Jan 1, 2020 9:59 PM
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Re: Meanwhile, back at the ranch ... a request for a friend
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Posted: Jan 1, 2020 10:01 PM
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All-TigerNet [10528]
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Re: Meanwhile, back at the ranch ... a request for a friend
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Posted: Jan 1, 2020 10:03 PM
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Tigrjm76!? 
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Orange Blooded [3052]
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Thoughts and prayers for Jim and his family...
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Posted: Jan 2, 2020 12:06 AM
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Hopefully tigrjm76® can hang in there for one more natty.
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Re: Meanwhile, back at the ranch ... a request for a friend
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Posted: Jan 2, 2020 12:17 AM
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Praying for the family.
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Re: Meanwhile, back at the ranch ... a request for a friend
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Posted: Jan 2, 2020 12:22 AM
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Thank you all ??????
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Prayers for all. Hope you are good too Rev. ***
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Posted: Jan 2, 2020 12:59 AM
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Team Captain [456]
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Prayers to family
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Posted: Jan 2, 2020 1:25 AM
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??????
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CU Guru [1715]
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Re: Prayers to family
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Posted: Jan 2, 2020 3:40 AM
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Prayers sent
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Thoughts and prayers
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Posted: Jan 2, 2020 6:00 AM
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May peace come to you.
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All-TigerNet [13506]
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Prayers Up for Jim and Cat . . .
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Posted: Jan 2, 2020 7:03 AM
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You are loved!!!
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Re: Meanwhile, back at the ranch ... a request for a friend
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Posted: Jan 2, 2020 9:43 AM
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Thoughts and prayers.......
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All-TigerNet [12335]
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Prayers for TgrJm76 & Cat.***
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Posted: Jan 2, 2020 10:25 AM
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Ring of Honor [39148]
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Re: Meanwhile, back at the ranch ... a request for a friend
Posted: Jan 2, 2020 10:25 AM
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Prayers for Jim and his family!
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Re: Meanwhile, back at the ranch ... a request for a friend
Posted: Jan 2, 2020 11:05 AM
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Thinking about you both!
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