A second to last Rory update

[JMCKUSICK]

Last edited Fri Nov 28, 2025, 02:53 PM - Edit history (1)

Rory was readmitted to the hospital last night, and they've notified the family just now that he has about an hour to live.
I'm so very sad that I'm losing my best friend.
Thank you soooo much for helping me create such a wonderful good bye for him earlier this month.
I can't begin to tell you how precious that time was for both of us.
I just really need you to know that what you did gave him a small celebration of life, gave me a chance to say thank you and good bye, and gave me all those wonderful pictures to remember him by.

https://imgur.com/a/kgbYcx0

Thank you

Rory passed away late this morning.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10182252095

[JoeOtterbein]

1. I'm sorry.

(tears)

[JMCKUSICK]

8. Thank you JoeOtterbein, he passed about thirty minutes ago.

[MiHale]

2. 🙏

[niyad]

3. So very sorry. Your DU family is here for you. Lean as hard as you need.

[JMCKUSICK]

9. Thank you Niyad, he passed about 30 minutes ago.

as this post describes, I already have and am only too grateful.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10182252095

[debm55]

4. Oh John, I am so sorry.

[JMCKUSICK]

10. Thank you Debbie

[SheltieLover]

5. I'm so sorry, John...

Healing vibes on the way to you & Rory's other loved ones.

Can a family member patch you through to him on a phone to tell him one last time how much you love & appreciate him?

[JMCKUSICK]

6. They've told him. I've been in touch.

Thank you for you kind words SheltieLover. I was very thorough in my talks and prayers with Rory while I was there, knowing I wouldn't have much better opportunity again. My heart is at peace and gratefully, he won't have to suffer the full three months.

[SheltieLover]

7. I'm so glad to hear you are at peace, John.

And I know that you know love knows no separation.

[irisblue]

11. I am so sorry

[JMCKUSICK]

14. Thank you Irisblue

[AllaN01Bear]

12. ""

[ultralite001]

13. Sending

❤️💛🩵…

Losses of those we care about during the holidays are so difficult. Please take care of you…

[JMCKUSICK]

15. Thank you Ultralite001