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Post by tardybox on Sept 18, 2018 4:02:56 GMT
Jason, that's absolutely terrible news. Like others have already said in better ways and with better words, you'll be in my thoughts and prayers. You've built an awesome legacy here (and, given how excellently you act digitally, I can only assume more so in real life) and your presence will be sorely missed. Brave heart, sir.
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Post by Timelord007 on Sept 18, 2018 7:42:14 GMT
I will dedicate my next Doctor Who Big Finish review to Jason, it's the least i can do for the time & effort he given to this forum.
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Post by number13 on Sept 18, 2018 9:13:49 GMT
Jason, my deepest sympathy, and my deepest admiration for your courage in sharing this news.
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Post by Tim Bradley on Sept 18, 2018 10:37:35 GMT
So sorry to hear this Jason. I'm shocked by the news.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you for all the hard work you've put into the old and new forums.
Many thanks for my time as moderator on the 'Doctor Who' timelines on the forum.
I wish you well.
Best wishes.
Tim.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2018 10:40:04 GMT
Deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with you, Jason. Thank you for all you have done on this forum.
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Post by whiskeybrewer on Sept 18, 2018 11:43:54 GMT
Aside from following and saying and agreeing with all the things everyone has said above. It would mostly be me swearing and effing and blinding that it isnt fair
but you are a stronger person than I. Im sending every prayer i can and hope these days that remain are good to you
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Post by Audio Watchdog on Sept 18, 2018 19:05:30 GMT
Jason, this is terrible news and hits close to home for me. My aunt was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer last Thanksgiving and is in her final few days as I write this. I hope that your remaining time is comfortable and spent with friends & family.
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Post by Timelord007 on Sept 19, 2018 7:52:42 GMT
I've dedicated my latest Big Finish review Companion Chronicles: Mastermind to Jason with a message "For the world is hollow but i have touched the sky".
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Post by rran on Sept 19, 2018 9:09:41 GMT
I don't know what to say, Jason. My prayers are with you, hoping for a miracle. Whatever time you have left, I hope you get to live it the way you want to! Best wishes, and I'll still pray for things to get better.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2018 12:28:21 GMT
I’m so sorry Jason, I hope the time you have left here is as pain-free as it can be, and I hope you can make some positive memories with the people you love in that time, too. I’ll miss seeing you around here a lot.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2018 13:47:46 GMT
I genuinely hope that whatever time is accorded to you can be spent doing all the things you want to do for as long as you want, or be spent with the people you most want to be with for as long as you need.
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Post by ryan on Sept 21, 2018 5:06:25 GMT
I wish there was more that I could say, but I'm so sorry. I hope the time you have brings everything you could wish for.
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Post by anothermanicmondas on Sept 22, 2018 19:22:18 GMT
nothing I can think of to say other than what's already been said. My sympathies, make the most of what time you have left, you will be missed.
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Post by The Matt on Sept 22, 2018 20:54:34 GMT
It's always sad when someone young goes too soon. I know first hand.
I truly hope its painless and you just drift away and you wake up in whichever afterlife you believe in. Thoughts with your family
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Post by theotherjosh on Sept 23, 2018 13:04:34 GMT
I only know you in your capacity as a mod and poster here, but you've always been a rock, the fixed point around which this forum can pivot. You're a great human being, and I'm sorry.
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Post by J.A. Prentice on Sept 24, 2018 5:03:34 GMT
That's terrible news. I really don't know what to say. I hope your remaining days are as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. The forums won't be the same without you.
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Post by aztec on Sept 25, 2018 20:06:10 GMT
I’m so so sorry Jason, I don't really have the words. I can't pretend to know you that well, even as far as anonymous internet interaction goes, but you have a been a bedrock of this forum, thoughtful, considerate and kind, since its first days and I am sure you are just as awesome a person in real life. I hope the time you have left is as pain-free and enjoyable as it can be, and that you make some positive memories with your loved ones. The forums won't be the same without you.
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Post by barnabaslives on Oct 2, 2018 22:47:06 GMT
Someday I will learn the difference between title and content. I almost didn't open this thread because I figured it meant you were stepping down as a mod or taking leave of the forum.
Jason, I am so sorry to hear this. I don't even know what to say, I just pray that somehow you will have the good fortune of doctors being wrong that I've had (I'm not supposed to have had extremities the past five years according to them, yet I'm typing this with both hands).
Whatever happens, I hope you'll be able to do some of the things that you really want to with your time.
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Post by jasonward on Oct 14, 2018 11:47:11 GMT
Thank you everyone for your words.
I've read and re-read many of your posts several times. I didn't reply earlier as it seemed odd, to be participating, let alone reading, ones own book of condolences.
It was also quite hard at first for me not to get emotional, but as some time has passed, and the idea of dying has become normal, part of day to day life I'm able to talk about it and be OK, settled even, it's happening, it's coming and soon.
It's difficult to know what to say, partly because I don't think I have anything profound to say, I'm just some bloke wrestling with his inner thoughts as the spectre of death approaches. A couple of nurses have told me I'm depressed, but that's because they see me saying things like "there's no point" and conclude only a depressed person would say that, but the fact of the matter is, some of the services being offered to me, would have been a huge amount more helpful and useful before now, but now...
I've suffered with depression for years, and unless your willing and able to pay substantial amounts of money yourself, there is little to no help available, except and unless your suicidal, mental health services in the UK are basically anti-suicide services - except that is, it appears when your dying, suddenly they want to help you be at peace, to help you come to terms and cope.
The perversity of that make me angry. The value to me from help with depression would have been huge several years ago, but now? What is the point? It certainly adds no value to society at large. And really, that isn't depression talking, I know depression, it's as familiar as my comfy chair, it's as welcome as a frying pan to the head, but I have years of familiarly, and it's just not here now, it's actually a relief, it's difficult to explain, but I feel OK in way that I have not felt in years, perhaps its a shame it took dying to get OK.
So oddly, I'm OK with dying, I'm not happy about it, I would choose different if I could, but not having a choice is actually a relief, and whilst death isn't welcome, I shall make it welcome.
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Post by tuigirl on Oct 14, 2018 16:18:28 GMT
Dear Jason, I did read this threat but I honestly did not know what to write since I am new to this forum, do not really know you at all and just posting something here would have sounded hollow for me. But from your posts you seem to be an immensely brave and strong person and I admire you for it.
I agree with you on the things you write about depression and the kind of "help" and "support" that is available. I have been battling with depression and social anxiety for all my life, and I got the same impression you got. And really, it does not matter if it is in the UK, or here in Austria or in Germany or in New Zealand- the "support" I got in any of these countries was always the same type of crap. Sigh, yes, I agree with you on that front there, and reading what you write here makes me equally angry.
I wanted to thank you for being part of setting up this forum and therefore providing a home for all us weird, crazy, unique and wonderful lost souls in the toxic wastes of the internet. Being able to discuss common interests with like-minded people has always helped me very much with my social anxiety. Thank you.
I will keep you in my thoughts and wish you all the best from Vienna.
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