[Jason Dunn]

I'm typing this sitting at a Starbucks in Penticton, British Columbia. On Sunday night I received a phone call from my sister telling me that my grandfather was suffering from kidney and liver cancer, and was near death. This came as a complete shock to everyone - a few weeks ago he was healthy and walking around. Ashley and I got on a plane and flew to BC Monday afternoon, and got to see him open his eyes and acknowledge we were there. Last night, while I was holding his hand, he passed away - his lungs filled with fluid and his heart stopped. I've never experienced death in such a direct manner before, so it was an experience unlike anything else - and likely something I'll be exploring on my personal blog in the future. We're going to stay in Penticton until the funeral on Saturday, then we'll be heading home.

I have no connectivity unless I walk over to the nearby shopping mall and pay $8 for an hour of online access ($13 for the day) so if I don't respond to email messages or forum posts, that's why. I'll likely be back on Sunday night and returning to work Monday morning.

[Jason Dunn]

I'm typing this sitting at a Starbucks in Penticton, British Columbia. On Sunday night I received a phone call from my sister telling me that my grandfather was suffering from kidney and liver cancer, and was near death. This came as a complete shock to everyone - a few weeks ago he was healthy and walking around. Ashley and I got on a plane and flew to BC Monday afternoon, and got to see him open his eyes and acknowledge we were there. Last night, while I was holding his hand, he passed away - his lungs filled with fluid and his heart stopped. I've never experienced death in such a direct manner before, so it was an experience unlike anything else - and likely something I'll be exploring on my personal blog in the future. We're going to stay in Penticton until the funeral on Saturday, then we'll be heading home.

I have no connectivity unless I walk over to the nearby shopping mall and pay $8 for an hour of online access ($13 for the day) so if I don't respond to email messages or forum posts, that's why. I'll likely be back on Sunday night and returning to work Monday morning.

[Chris Gohlke]

My condolences to you and your family.

[Suhit Gupta]

I am so sorry to hear that. My sincerest condolences.

Suhit

[David Horn]

Jason, I'm so sorry to hear that. My own grandfather died two months ago after suffering from prostate cancer for many years. It was a huge shock to me and to be honest I think I'm still getting over it now.

[jeffd]

My condolences. I had a hard enough time with my grand fathers funeral, I don't think I could imagine being next to him when he passed.

[The Yaz]

My condolences to you and your family at this time.

[Jonathon Watkins]

Very sorry to hear that Jason. How is everyone bearing up?

[James Beatty]

My condolences man. You're a cool guy, and I'm sure I'm speaking for all the readers when I say we wish you the best getting though this.