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Post by billhammond on May 30, 2015 1:49:08 GMT -5
And here I sit in Eau Claire at my Dad's hospital bedside. He took a sharp downward turn yesterday when the NH staff found his O2 levels very low and him having breathing trouble. They called my sister, who approved transport to the Mayo hospital branch here, where X-rays showed pneumonia that he is very unlikely to survive. One whole lung is occluded and half of the other is, too. He is not responsive, but they seem to have him comfortable, on oxygen, of course. My sister went home around 11, I elected to stay in his room, where there is a couch.
We are looking at pallitive care, at this point -- although until daybreak and beyond we won't know whether that will be here or back at his NH.
He's had a good run, he's 96, they assure us that they will keep him comfortable and I guess that is all we can ask.
Anyway, remember this day for being the original Memorial Day, from Civil War times.
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Post by billhammond on May 30, 2015 2:12:58 GMT -5
Update, not five minutes after I posted the above, I left his room to get a glass of water and use the restroom, and when I returned, a nurse was checking on him, and he had passed.
My Mom died the same way, in a tiny slice of time when no one happened to be in the room. I hear from the med folks that that is very common.
RIP, Benjamin M. Hammond.
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2015 3:47:42 GMT -5
Sorry for your loss, Bill. Like you said...96 is one heck of a run.
Glad you could be with him near the end.
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Post by theevan on May 30, 2015 4:53:16 GMT -5
Hugs and sympathy, Bill. You've done him proud, a living legacy.
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Post by millring on May 30, 2015 5:35:57 GMT -5
I'm so sorry to hear this, Bill. Knowing you, he must have been a very good man.
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Post by brucemacneill on May 30, 2015 5:45:42 GMT -5
Sorry, Bill. Still, he had a good long run.
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Post by kenlarsson on May 30, 2015 6:55:38 GMT -5
good morning All my best to you and your dad Bill.  One more series to go...................... |
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Post by Bassman on May 30, 2015 7:11:58 GMT -5
Sorry for your loss Bill, Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
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Post by coachdoc on May 30, 2015 7:13:35 GMT -5
So sorry, Bill. Some call pneumonia the old man's friend for just this reason. It sounds like a peaceful passing.
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Post by Doug on May 30, 2015 7:24:18 GMT -5
Sorry Bill
I'z here for the daily part
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Post by Kramster on May 30, 2015 7:29:42 GMT -5
Sorry to hear Bill... sending prayers out now
RIP, Benjamin M. Hammond indeed
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Post by mnhermit on May 30, 2015 7:37:34 GMT -5
Sorry to hear this Bill, Rest in Peace Mr. Hammond.
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Post by Tamarack on May 30, 2015 7:48:38 GMT -5
Bill - my deepest condolences, and an embrace to the entire Hammond clan.
A long, full life, but we only get one Mom and Dad and it is terribly painful to say goodbye.
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Post by Marshall on May 30, 2015 7:48:54 GMT -5
My sympathies, William good morning All my best to you and your dad Bill. One more series to go...................... Here's hoping we get to join you in the dance ! |
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Post by t-bob on May 30, 2015 7:56:11 GMT -5
Update, not five minutes after I posted the above, I left his room to get a glass of water and use the restroom, and when I returned, a nurse was checking on him, and he had passed. My Mom died the same way, in a tiny slice of time when no one happened to be in the room. I hear from the med folks that that is very common. RIP, Benjamin M. Hammond. REST IN PEACE, your father! See you, Mr. Bill |
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Post by drlj on May 30, 2015 7:57:33 GMT -5
Barb and I send our deepest condolences, Bill. We are sorry for your loss but knowing you had him in your life for such a long time makes us smile.
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Post by Cosmic Wonder on May 30, 2015 8:00:01 GMT -5
So sorry to hear about your Dad, Bill. You are in my thoughts.
Mike
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Post by Marshall on May 30, 2015 8:02:48 GMT -5
Maybe I'll use Bill's sad day to announce the continuation of life.
On Thursday, my daughter gave birth to another baby boy; Alexander Ferguson.
The only pictures are photo studio owned, so i can't post them. I'll get to see the babe in a couple days.
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Post by Dan McLaughlin on May 30, 2015 8:06:19 GMT -5
Bill, I am sorry for your loss.
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2015 8:12:38 GMT -5
I'm sorry to see this, Bill.
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