All,

It is sad to report on the health condition of our friend Denny.
In case you are not aware of his health status I offer the following limited comments:

• For the past two years or so Denny has had issues concerning his health.
• It is suspected that he may have had a minor stroke about a year ago that has affected his speech. It would take him tens of seconds to respond to any question or comment.
• This speech condition has grown worse over time and he is now limited to Yes or No answers – and even these Yes or No answers confuse him as to which to select as a response. He might change his answer after a few minutes – making the answer questionable.

• He was originally admitted to the hospital on 27 May 21 and due to his speech condition they quickly assumed that he had suffered a recent stroke. This proved to be not all that correct and subsequent examinations revealed Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer.

• On 18 June 21 he was transferred to a nursing home for “care”. - Autumn Care 2580 Pruden Blvd. Suffolk, VA 23434 (757-934-2363)


Bob Stocker and I visited Denny today and we found his condition to be about the same as our last visit.
• Same Yes/No very slow type answers, no other words offered. We try to communicate with pen and paper however he is limited to writing a single word (after a lot of time thinking).

A short note or card from his many friends would mean a lot to Denny. (Address above).

Always,
Ed

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Very sorry to hear this. Thanks, Ed

Thank you for posting that Ed.

Sad news :(

Thanks Ed. I’d like to visit Denny with you next time that you go there. Please let me know. If not, is it possible for me to visit on my own?

Thank you for posting Ed. Very sad news. Denny is one of the best. Please extend My thoughts and prayers on your next visit.

Very sad to hear about Denny. A great guy. He is in my prayers.

Very sorry to hear this about Denny. I wish him peace in such difficult and sad circumstances.

so sad...Ill get that card out tomorrow Smokey

Ed,

Thanks for the update. I never had the opportunity to work with Denny but everyone I know who did had nothing but great things to say about him. He is in my thoughts and prayers.

Rick

Update on Denny Conrad (9 Oct 21)
Denny is presently being provided Hospice Care at Autumn Care nursing home Suffolk, VA.
My thoughts and prayers are with him. – Ed Smock

Sorry to hear..Our prayers are with you Denny……..