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Re: Eric Hofacket

by Christina on Fri Aug 19, 2016 1:20 pm

I am very sorry to read this. Eric always posted informative posts. He will be missed. Please update when the memorial is in Dixon as I live an hour or so away and would be interested in attending.

My condolences to his family.

Christina
Name: Christina
When were you/they diagnosed?: June2005
Age at diagnosis: 52

Re: Eric Hofacket

by Little Monkey on Fri Aug 19, 2016 1:30 pm

My condolences. It's always discouraging to lose another forum member to multiple myeloma.

Little Monkey
Name: Little Monkey
Who do you know with myeloma?: Father-stage 1 multiple myeloma
When were you/they diagnosed?: March/April of 2015

Re: Eric Hofacket

by Lisa Frick on Fri Aug 19, 2016 1:31 pm

I sure will. His mom was talking about sometime next June.

Lisa Frick

Re: Eric Hofacket

by moonscape on Fri Aug 19, 2016 9:19 pm

Lisa, I am so very sad to hear this. My heart goes out to you for your enormous loss.

I am new in my myeloma journey, still learning and aspiring to the knowledge and courage Eric had. There are some posters here I read most eagerly, and Eric – unbeknownst to him – was one of them.

He'll be missed by you, family, and close friends most of all, but also by many he never even knew.

moonscape
Who do you know with myeloma?: me
When were you/they diagnosed?: 11/2015

Re: Eric Hofacket

by mikeb on Sat Aug 20, 2016 11:17 pm

Oh no!

I am so sorry to hear about Eric. I learned a lot from his postings and came to feel like I knew him a little bit through what he shared with us. He exemplified the best qualities of Beacon forum posters with his knowledge, his ability to communicate that knowledge in a way that others could understand, and his way of doing all of that in a caring, compassionate manner.

We will miss Eric.

Please accept my condolences for your loss, Lisa.

Mike

mikeb
Name: mikeb
Who do you know with myeloma?: self
When were you/they diagnosed?: 2009 (MGUS at that time)
Age at diagnosis: 55

Re: Eric Hofacket

by asaryden on Sun Aug 21, 2016 1:21 am

I'm so very sorry to hear this. My deepest condolences.

Åsa Rydén

asaryden
Name: asaryden
Who do you know with myeloma?: myself
When were you/they diagnosed?: August 2010
Age at diagnosis: 48

Re: Eric Hofacket

by Mark11 on Tue Aug 23, 2016 11:04 am

I just wanted to join the others in expressing sincere condolences for your loss. Eric was a valuable contributor to this forum and will be missed.

Mark11

Re: Eric Hofacket

by Nancy Shamanna on Tue Aug 23, 2016 11:22 am

For Lisa and Eric's family:

Eric helped others with his posts even though he was very ill him­self. He is missed on this forum, and I am very sorry for your loss.

I hope that the wonderful memories of the time you shared together will help to sustain you at this time.

Sincerely, Nancy
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Nancy Shamanna
Name: Nancy Shamanna
Who do you know with myeloma?: Self and others too
When were you/they diagnosed?: July 2009

Re: Eric Hofacket

by Ellen Harris on Tue Aug 23, 2016 12:35 pm

I am so sorry for your loss, Lisa and Eric's family. Eric was so knowledgeable regarding myeloma, but as another poster said, he never acted like he "knew it all." His postings to the board were, in many cases, remarkable, and despite his own condition, he always took the time to provide in­formation and insight to others. His spirit exemplifies the best of the Beacon, and he will be so missed, for his intellect, contributions and compassion for his fellow patients.

We will always remember him. When I was first diagnosed in 2014, his posts were one of those I followed religiously, and continued to do so during the last two years.

Again, my condolences. May your memories of him provide comfort in the days to come.

Sincerely,
Ellen Harris

Ellen Harris

Re: Eric Hofacket

by KarenaD on Thu Aug 25, 2016 9:15 am

I am so sorry for your loss, Lisa. Eric was a generous and valued Beacon contributor, and he will be sadly missed here. I hope your cherished memories of Eric will help ease your heartache.

Karen

KarenaD
Name: Karen
Who do you know with myeloma?: Myself
When were you/they diagnosed?: November 4, 2015
Age at diagnosis: 54

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