Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Hey guys. It is with very heavy heart I come to share the news that one of our older members, my best friend, business partner here, and my former everything, has lost her intense battle with the evil cancer she's been fighting tooth and nail since she was diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Feb of 2015. In 2009 I was diagnosed with the exact same thing at a high stage 3 level. In my throat the same as her... Through her strength, courage and help along with some of the best doctors and modern medicine, I was luckily able to win my long battle. There's a long thread about it somewhere on here. The outpouring of support we got from our gun buddies here was awesome and so appreciated. She really loved participating as a member here and made lots of friends she continued to follow and keep up with later in life and on facebook. Sandi hasn't been active here for a couple years but used to be quite active with thousands of posts all over the forum. http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?/user/5613-racegal20/ Just thought I'd come in and make a post about it for all you who knew her and used to talk with her on the forum. She went peacefully in her sleep at 12:15 AM yesterday, 12/1016. She will be greatly missed. . .I may come back to post some pics but til then, everyone stay safe out there and try to have a Merry Christmas. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HB of CJ 1,263 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 I am very sorry for your loss. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Ruffian72 548 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 godspeed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Mark 2,452 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 So sorry to hear this news. The scourge of cancer has claimed way to many good people. May she rest in peace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Sad news indeed. She's not in pain anymore. Remember the good times. Live your life to its fullest until you're back together again when your time comes. You have my email if you need anything... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,074 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Shannon, very sorry to hear about losing a loved one... RIP Sandi. I share a similar burden today, my step-dad passed last night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 May God rest her soul. Sincerest condolences, and may you find the peace to celebrate her life, not just mourn her passing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Heartbreaker 1,085 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 My condolences. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
{ROS}_me 32 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 I’ll try to be around and about. But if I’m not, then you know that I’m behind your eyelids, and I’ll meet you there”― Terence McKenna me 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lone Star Arms 2,047 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 So sorry to learn of Sandi's passing. May God bless and keep her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garys4598 1,065 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Words never adequately express the sense of loss. RIP Sandi, we shall miss you dearly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spacehog 2,219 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 I am very sorry for your loss Shannon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOT 3,743 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Sorry for the loss of your close friend, Shannon. Truly a sad day on this forum. Cancer sucks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vulcan16 971 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Sorry for your loss Shannon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaddis 1,689 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 So sad to hear. Sandi was one cool Saiga-12 forum chick. The only one to call me out "is that the best you can come up with?" when I wen through my offensive picture posting phase. Definitely not a whiny "snowflake." Like others have said, she's hopefully in a better place now with no suffering anymore. And I hope she's there to call me out again to do better when it's finally my time. What's the deal with all the throats and cancer crap showing up lately anyway? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Losing someone that close leaves a hole. Fill it with good things. I am very sorry to hear this. Having lost my Dad to cancer, I know it is very hard to see someone close in that condition for a long time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Nemo 883 Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 May the Lord give you aid and comfort in this time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolverine 10,360 Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Shannon, you have my deepest condolences on the loss of Sandi. She will be missed by all here and those who knew her in life and most of all by you. Try to remember all the good times and struggles together that made life good. She was good for you and a rare find. Peace to you and to Sandi in eternity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
netpackrat 566 Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 My sincere condolences for your loss. I hate cancer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
6500rpm 670 Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Sorry to learn she's taken her final checkered flag and thanks for all she gave to this place in better days. My prayers go out to her kids, friends, and family. Truly sorry to hear of this Shannon, I know she was a source of strength, a good friend, and always a race fan. Peace be with her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tundra1 391 Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 So sorry man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Bro, don't look at it like she was taken away. She just moved. She will meet you at your new place when you get there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sjgusmc21 850 Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Exciter 20 Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted December 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 I really appreciate it guys. I'm sorry I've not been back here yet to respond, I haven't done much of anything at home even til yesterday...these past days have been extremely hard. We all really thought she would be able to kick that shit in the teeth the same way she helped me do, and same way she did every other thing that came up against her, her whole life. She was actually making progress and we thought after she had to have the trach tube surgery (something she has been firmly against ever having to live with and this going back many years as a smoker...) that things would turn around. It was just an extremely aggressive and progressive cancer though and no matter how hard she fought, or how much support we all tried to give her,,, her poor little body just could not go any more. I'll spare y'all the details of the past few weeks and just how bad things got but it was excruciating for Sandi and for all of us too having to see her hurting so bad. Hell she was my whole world and since this began in Feb I've been a total wreck. Been trying like hell the whole time to keep positive, help her and the family, and keep up with my work and responsibilities in my own life too. That's been nearly impossible, not just because of how close we are and how much I care for her and her family, but because we both went through all this shit together already with my suffering, the cancer treatments, and especially the long fight and recovery period that followed. It saved my own life but ended up costing us both dearly...and quite alot. Never has losing someone close been quite like this one though. Thank each and every one of you for the support and kind words. She loved you guys and when we met she openly embraced and thoroughly enjoyed all the time I used to put into this site. It was her that pushed me and gave me the confidence originally to actually try and make a business out of my enjoyment modifying and improving the platform. The work she did organizing how everything would then be handled and all the office and shipping... well I can never thank her for that enough. Part of her will still always be here though in that way as well. Still gonna put some good pics of her up here I just haven't finished searching hard drives and putting them in new files yet. Her immediate and extended family can't wait to get all I want to share. Not only was she a great mother of three boys, but was also "Mom" to most all their childhood friends. Their house was always grand central for everything from birthday and family gatherings to Nascar and football. Her wishes were to be cremated and instead of a regular formal service we are planning a celebration of her life next month out at her Mom & Dad's place. Things have been especially hard for them as well of course. No parent can bare to see their children suffer and having to bury them is unthinkable. She only had one brother, he and I shared the same birthday. They all had to suffer through losing him already. It's so sad. Thank you all again and I will return to post some happy stuff next time, I taught her everything she knew about firearms and that girl was totally amazing with them straight out of the gate. Many many great memories seeing her progress. She was a natural especially with a pistol. For now here is one pic of her firing my S-12 on her very first day shooting, 2007 and I remember it like it was yesterday... She shot my S-410 first and wanted to just skip right past the S-20 to get to the 12's! That's my girl!! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaddis 1,689 Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 (edited) Just thinking out loud here, but I'm wondering since first reading this (like the Camp Lejeune cancer water supply cancer cluster incident) that it might be due to something in your drinking water supply? Don't personally know how rare of a cancer Squamous Cell really is (doesn't sound all that common though), but I find it kind of strange that it evolved in the neck in both of you, and in such a short interval of time. Have any cluster studies been done for Squamous Cell (or even other cancer types) showing up in your immediate area? Edited December 15, 2016 by Gaddis 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
read_the_wall 614 Posted December 16, 2016 Report Share Posted December 16, 2016 Very sorry to hear this news. Prayers for you and her family ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sim_Player 1,939 Posted December 16, 2016 Report Share Posted December 16, 2016 (edited) Sorry for the loss. I hope everyone that knew her finds a way to move forward. I think It's all about the memories we gather down here and take with us, when we pass. God Bless. Edited December 16, 2016 by Sim_Player Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liberty -r- death 1,445 Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 (edited) Shannon - there are no words that will help, but in time it will get better. My deepest condolences. Edited December 18, 2016 by liberty -r- death Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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