REST IN PEACE SHERWIN-DOCOFMIND
12-16-2005 | 07:28 AM
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REST IN PEACE SHERWIN-DOCOFMIND
Anne Marie and my deepest condolences to Sherwin's family and friends.
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=345314
Mike, Samira, Ron -- feel free to merge this with the update thread. "Update" just didn't seem like the appropriate title anymore.
From the update thread:
Hello Everyone,
I wanted to let you all know that on Wednesday morning, we had to bring Sherwin to the emergency room. They had him there for 12 hours until they admitted him to the hospital. When he got to the Bone Marrow Dept., his blood pressure plummeted, and they realized that he was in septic shock. They tried desperately to bring his blood pressure back up and treat his sepsis with antibiotics, but he was very very sick. I stayed by his side all night and the next day, holding his hand and telling him the story of "us", of him and me, from the beginning. We talked of happy times and treasured memories and laughed and reminisced. It was incredibly special. I promised him that I would hold his hands and stay by his side the whole time. I told him I loved him more than anything in this world, and that it was okay. Sherwin passed away in the late afternoon, holding my hands and with a smile on his face, with two tears on each eye. It was the most precious moment of my life.
I'm so sorry to have to tell you this. But know that he fought so hard for so long, with the strength of a thousand armies. He wanted to live so badly. And he had been through so much. And he had suffered so much. He was a light, a joy, and I loved him so dearly. I feel so lost without him. I'm so thankful that we were able to spend the past two months together though. We spent every day and night together, whether in his hospital bed watching dvds, or at our apartment just being together. Our time together was so precious, and we had said all of the things that we wanted to say to each other. We had the opportunity to be completely honest with each other, and share a love that was so pure. I don't know what I will do without him here.
I know that he was so touched by the tremendous and continous outpouring of love and prayers from all of you. Knowing that so many people were following his progress and wishing him well helped him feel less far away from home, and strengthened him. Thank you so much for supporting us.
Sherwin's brother and dad arrive soon, and we will get our affairs in order, and bring Sherwin home to be buried in the next few days.
For those of you that knew Sherwin, you know that he had a heart of gold, and was incredibly strong, kind and brave. He has taught me so much by the way that he lived his life, and faced his illness. He lived and loved with all of his being, with all of his soul. He enjoyed and treasured all that life had to offer, and had such appreciation for things that many people take for granted. He will live on in all of us that knew and loved him.
Jenny
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=345314
Mike, Samira, Ron -- feel free to merge this with the update thread. "Update" just didn't seem like the appropriate title anymore.
From the update thread:
Hello Everyone,
I wanted to let you all know that on Wednesday morning, we had to bring Sherwin to the emergency room. They had him there for 12 hours until they admitted him to the hospital. When he got to the Bone Marrow Dept., his blood pressure plummeted, and they realized that he was in septic shock. They tried desperately to bring his blood pressure back up and treat his sepsis with antibiotics, but he was very very sick. I stayed by his side all night and the next day, holding his hand and telling him the story of "us", of him and me, from the beginning. We talked of happy times and treasured memories and laughed and reminisced. It was incredibly special. I promised him that I would hold his hands and stay by his side the whole time. I told him I loved him more than anything in this world, and that it was okay. Sherwin passed away in the late afternoon, holding my hands and with a smile on his face, with two tears on each eye. It was the most precious moment of my life.
I'm so sorry to have to tell you this. But know that he fought so hard for so long, with the strength of a thousand armies. He wanted to live so badly. And he had been through so much. And he had suffered so much. He was a light, a joy, and I loved him so dearly. I feel so lost without him. I'm so thankful that we were able to spend the past two months together though. We spent every day and night together, whether in his hospital bed watching dvds, or at our apartment just being together. Our time together was so precious, and we had said all of the things that we wanted to say to each other. We had the opportunity to be completely honest with each other, and share a love that was so pure. I don't know what I will do without him here.
I know that he was so touched by the tremendous and continous outpouring of love and prayers from all of you. Knowing that so many people were following his progress and wishing him well helped him feel less far away from home, and strengthened him. Thank you so much for supporting us.
Sherwin's brother and dad arrive soon, and we will get our affairs in order, and bring Sherwin home to be buried in the next few days.
For those of you that knew Sherwin, you know that he had a heart of gold, and was incredibly strong, kind and brave. He has taught me so much by the way that he lived his life, and faced his illness. He lived and loved with all of his being, with all of his soul. He enjoyed and treasured all that life had to offer, and had such appreciation for things that many people take for granted. He will live on in all of us that knew and loved him.
Jenny
12-16-2005 | 07:38 AM
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Sherwin, my dear friend, my brother, I will miss you greatly. I hope now that you will find a place of peace and comfort.
I am truly saddened to have learned of this tragedy. It is a shock to all of us after reading so many reports of his improvement. I love this man like my brother, I am just sorry I didn't spend more time with him when he was here. I was always afraid of breaking down being near him and didn't want him to see me like that. How I regret it so. As I type this tears are running down my face of both sadness and a little bit of joy, joy that his fight is now finally over and that he is in a better place now. Let's not remember his passing during this holiday season but remember his life and the lives he has touched.
My wife and I were not able to sleep all night but stayed up crying and wondering how such a tragic thing could happen to such a genuine person.
Jenny, thanks so much for all that you have done for him, I know you loved him as he also loves you. Being there for him in these past years through thick and thin shows us all what a person you really are and the love you have for him. It is an honor to have you in our lives Jenny.
Here are a couple of pics of my boy, I know you all have seen these before but I would like us all to remember him this way...
Duc
I am truly saddened to have learned of this tragedy. It is a shock to all of us after reading so many reports of his improvement. I love this man like my brother, I am just sorry I didn't spend more time with him when he was here. I was always afraid of breaking down being near him and didn't want him to see me like that. How I regret it so. As I type this tears are running down my face of both sadness and a little bit of joy, joy that his fight is now finally over and that he is in a better place now. Let's not remember his passing during this holiday season but remember his life and the lives he has touched.
My wife and I were not able to sleep all night but stayed up crying and wondering how such a tragic thing could happen to such a genuine person.
Jenny, thanks so much for all that you have done for him, I know you loved him as he also loves you. Being there for him in these past years through thick and thin shows us all what a person you really are and the love you have for him. It is an honor to have you in our lives Jenny.
Here are a couple of pics of my boy, I know you all have seen these before but I would like us all to remember him this way...
Duc
12-16-2005 | 08:08 AM
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I can't believe it either. Although I didn't know Sherwin too well, I had spoke with him on numerous occasions. He was so willing to help me with anything that I needed without even making money. He was a very special guy and will be missed by all! I barely knew Sherwin, and I am VERY sad. I can only imagine how hard it must be for some of you who are closer. Sherwin, his family, all of his friends, and all of his s2ki friends will all be in my prayers! 
Ryan
Ryan
12-16-2005 | 08:12 AM
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My condolences. Why, why, why? 
I guess only the good die young. I only met Sherwin once, but followed his updates from the beginning.....always thinking he would overcome. I so much wanted him to be one of those that beats an illness. From what I have read he couldn't have handled it better and is someone to look up to.
Missed already,
David
I guess only the good die young. I only met Sherwin once, but followed his updates from the beginning.....always thinking he would overcome. I so much wanted him to be one of those that beats an illness. From what I have read he couldn't have handled it better and is someone to look up to.
Missed already,
David
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12-16-2005 | 08:21 AM
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Sad to see him go. Although I had never met Sherwin, we had gone back and forth via PM about BBK's. It was recent too and he told me he had to go away for awhile and that he had to get over some medical issues and he would hit me up when he got back... 
Now this. I say this because it felt like it was yesturday and to me its hard to believe a great friend is now gone.
My condolences go out to his family.. Rest in peace Sherwin.
Now this. I say this because it felt like it was yesturday and to me its hard to believe a great friend is now gone. My condolences go out to his family.. Rest in peace Sherwin.
12-16-2005 | 08:22 AM
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Truly a great loss both to our little community, and to the world it self. I didn't know Sherwin all that well, but both of the times I was fortunate enough to speak with him (once at Duc's Halloween Party in 04, and at the 05 Spugen Q), the only thing that came to my mind is that this guy is amazing for going through all these painful treatments and still having a great attitude.
We can all learn something from this. Forget all the petty issues.
Nancy and I send our deepest condolences to the Porat family and to Jenny.
Duc, I know this is hitting you harder than any of us. Holla if you need anything homie.
Jay
We can all learn something from this. Forget all the petty issues.
Nancy and I send our deepest condolences to the Porat family and to Jenny.
Duc, I know this is hitting you harder than any of us. Holla if you need anything homie.
Jay