[Beacon Staff]

Arnold Goodman

by Beacon Staff on Tue Jul 29, 2014 6:52 pm

We lost an inspiring friend today.

It is with heavy hearts that we pass along the news that Dr. Arnold Goodman, known to almost all of us here in the Beacon community as "Arnie", died earlier today in the company of his family.

If you have not yet taken the time to read the almost 40 columns Arnie wrote for The Beacon over the past three years, now is probably a good time to do so.

As you read through the columns, you will get to know someone who many in our community came to view as a role model. Arnie's myeloma was persistent, but the disease almost certainly underestimated Arnie, because he fought back with every tool and tactic he could find.

Moreover, while he was keeping his disease at bay, Arnie made time to share with all of us the lessons and insights he was learning along the way.

Please join us in thanking Arnie one last time for his graciousness and generosity, and in wishing his family all the best during this difficult time.

Thank you Arnie ... and Godspeed.

[mikeb]

Re: Arnold Goodman

by mikeb on Tue Jul 29, 2014 7:18 pm

Very sad news indeed.

[Christina1952]

Re: Arnold Goodman

by Christina1952 on Tue Jul 29, 2014 7:19 pm

I am at a loss for words. He was an inspiring person. He never gave up and I send the most loving thoughts I can to his devoted family.

We will all miss you, Arnie!

[Multibilly]

Re: Arnold Goodman

by Multibilly on Tue Jul 29, 2014 7:20 pm

I am deeply saddened and shedding tears for Arnie and his family. I cannot recall ever reading about someone who had as much fortitude, tenacity and perseverance as Arnie when it came to fighting a disease. He set an unbelievably high bar and standard by which to live and fight this disease. He will be sorely missed. Indeed, Godspeed Arnie.

[Denis]

Re: Arnold Goodman

by Denis on Tue Jul 29, 2014 7:46 pm

The first column I remember from Arnie described his first stem cell transplant. It was posted in April of 2011. My transplant was scheduled in June of that year. It was the first time I was able to truly understand what I was about to encounter.

Having someone write so informatively and clear was a huge help to my mindset about the transplant. And Arnie's column's continued to be very informative, honest, and detailed.

Thank you for everything Arnie. God rest your Soul.

[Nancy Shamanna]

Re: Arnold Goodman

by Nancy Shamanna on Tue Jul 29, 2014 7:57 pm

I am so sorry to hear about Arnie Goodman, that he lost his utterly valiant fight with myeloma. My heart goes out to his family and I hope you know that his contributions to the Beacon were very much appreciated and well read.

He will be sorely missed for his intelligence, medical knowledge, and compassion towards others. A wonderful person, and a sad loss for all of us who read his columns.

[Tabitha Burns]

Re: Arnold Goodman

by Tabitha Burns on Tue Jul 29, 2014 8:09 pm

I'm so very sorry to read that Dr. Arnie Goodman has passed away. Arnie's columns were some of the first that I read on the Myeloma Beacon. His perseverance has inspired me more times than I can say, and I am so very grateful for the hope and the expertise that he shared.

My thoughts, condolences and prayers are with the Goodman family during this very difficult time.

[Guest1]

Re: Arnold Goodman

by Guest1 on Tue Jul 29, 2014 8:13 pm

His posts always gave me hope. Now that he has passed, I too feel that the reaper will get me

[Ellen Harris]

Re: Arnold Goodman

by Ellen Harris on Tue Jul 29, 2014 8:48 pm

A bright light has been lost. Arnie's eloquence and grace in his battle with myeloma was inspiring to us all. He was always teaching, explaining and fighting. I will miss his columns.

My deepest condolences to his family.

[kjpoppit]

Re: Arnold Goodman

by kjpoppit on Tue Jul 29, 2014 9:06 pm

I am very saddened to hear of Arnie's passing. His articles were well written and to the point. The Myeloma Beacon has been a big source of support for me and I feel almost as if I lost a personal friend. Arnie most certainly fought a good fight and is an inspiration to me.

My heartfelt condolences to his family. Godspeed Arnie.

Kim Nelson