Attn: WWC People

[rachel_edidin]

borrowedwings, dragonlilly33, therealbird, touchofscarlet, and any other WWC folks who might come across this

Comments

[therealbird]

I am so sad to hear that! Was he sick?

[rachel_edidin]

Very. Apparently it was some combination of leukemia, pneumonia, and a blood clot, although I don't know details.
It must have been fairly sudden; he seemed well when I saw him in October.

[rachel_edidin]

Update--I just heard from John Peterson, who says,

"Sorry, didn't give more detail. He was diagnosed first with a blood
clot (what got him in the hospital initially). He was then diagnosed
with leukemia and then pneumonia after admission. I've not received
word on final cause of death, but those three at the same time aren't
good news. I will send out an address for cards/pictures/etc and
where donations can be sent as I get them. I would assume that the
service will be one of two places - either First UCC Asheville where
he attended (www.uccasheville.org) or Warren Wilson chapel."

[therealbird]

Thanks for the info. I'll be in the middle of a 10 day strike on the 29th, so I'm thinking I'll attend the memorial.

Looks like you had a beautiful wedding :)

[dragonlilly33]

I can't believe he's dead. He was one of the few members of the church I actually felt like I could talk to. He was genuinely one of the kindest and most open people I've ever met. I'll try my best to make it to the memorial service, but I might be away from North Carolina at the time depending on how a particular job offer goes. However, if I'm in NC at the time I'll be there. Please email Chrissy or me any addition details you find out about the service.

-- Thomas Forsythe

[rrrobin_e]

Oh Rachel, I'm so sad to hear the news about Andy.

I, too, find myself in disbelief.

[pairodox]

But I give you my humblest condolences. You two take care.

[danorsong]

God that is sad to hear he was such a kind and gentle man.

Much love to you and M, (the pictures look lovely btw)

Lisa