R.I.P. Allen Fecher

“Allen Fecher died yesterday morning, February 2, of complications following lung cancer treatment. He was 57. Surviving are his wife, Sue, and his son, Scott, 34, of Kokomo, In. He will be greatly missed.”

“Damn, I'm sorry to hear that.
Best wishes to you and your family.”

“Take care, brother”

“Sorry about your father, Scott. Peace.”

“My condolences, Scott.”

“I am so sorry CB.”

“Oh man...I'm truely sorry for your loss Crash. There's nothing anyone can say that wouldn't sound clique` but remember to celebrate his life as you morn his death.

I hope you and your family's healing is swift.”

“Sorry for your loss, my condolences to you and your family.”

“A good friend of mine just lost her father after a long battle with cancer. While he was sick he wrote his own eulogy which in the short form said "don't remember the days when I was sick remember and celebrate the great healthy days that we had together."


Sorry for your loss Scott.”

“I'm so sorry, Scott.”

“Sorry to hear it CB, and thanks for sharing.”

“I'm sorry for your loss, Scott. Don't forget to take care of yourself.”

“sorry to hear about your loss. Remember the good times you had with him.”

“My condolences, Scott.”

“My condolences, Scott.”

“My condolences, Scott.

I wish you courage.”

“my condolences to you and yours.
~melissa”

“Sorry to hear about this, Scott.

Tim”

“My prayers go out to your family.”

“Sorry to hear this news.”

“Very sorry to hear this Scott.”

“Our condolences to you and your family CB”

“Sorry, Crash.”

“I'm sorry to hear it. Take care.”

“Was your dad the one who got you into camping and the outdoors?”

“Sorry to hear about your loss... It's truly sad when a person loses a parent....Makes you realize your own mortality.

May he rest in peace...”

“this picture was taken last year, the day before summit day. it was so exciting to introduce my other life to my parents. it was moms idea to come and get meet me in maine, but what surprised me is that dad was actually enthusiastic about the trip, he hadnt been much of a traveller the last several years.

they dropped me off at delaware water gap later in the week, to finish nj and ny, and it was only 2 or 3 days after they got back to indiana he started having trouble breathing, and the doctors originally thought it might be bronchitis. i was chillin at the treehouse, having finished the trail, and wondering why i hadnt heard a reply from an email i sent (they never got the email), when i got a call from mom and she told me dad had a tumor but couldnt say yet whether or not it was cancerous. i came home right away, but dad still had test after test after test before it was determined to be cancerous. They put him on radiation 5 times a week and chemo twice a week. He had just finished with all of his treatments just this past friday. the second chemo of the week was always the worst, but he usually recovered somewhat over the weekend. this time he didnt. he went in to the doctor and his blood sugar was over 300, his blood pressure was about half what it should be, and he was dehydrated. even then, he wasnt critical, or even serious, they just wanted to keep him 24 hours and stabilize his vitals, then send him home. unfortuneately, he declined overnight and went into respiratory failure and then a heart attack while i was at work and mom was getting ready to go up to the hospital.
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“no, not really. we did some very cush car camping in a big-ass tent and then a skamper camper when i was a kid. dad didnt really have a lot of activities of his own, what he did was to be supportive of me and my cousins and my cousins kids in our activities. mom and dad were at practically every track and cross country and wrestling meet when i was in high school, and put up with alot of my fcking up and still loved me long past what i feel i had a right to expect.”

“Sounds like a great parent who was very proud and envolved with you. I'd say not half of all people are that lucky.”

“CB--
How sad to hear what happened... But, You must have been glad to have had your father come and see you... Treasure in your heart, the days and years you've had with youd dad...

Celebrate his life, not his passing--It will help you through your sadness and grief, especially when you tell others of the happy times you had with your dad.”

“Sorry to hear this CB. I lost my father several years back and mother last winter. It leaves a great big hole in your life that nothing can fill. You will find yourself thinking of him quite often.

Cherish the good memories, honor his life, keep him close to your heart.

The one thing you absolutely must do is take care of yourself, and then your mom. You can't take care of her unless you take care of you.”

“I am so sorry, Scott. I was hoping that I would get to meet him some day. During your thru-hike, I remember talking to him few times and how supportive he was of you through your endeavors. I am truly saddened by this shocking news. I wish you and your family as rapid healing as possible. This is a most difficult time. My sincerest condolences...”

“Great photo!

You guys look like pals!”

“ohhh, i'm really sorry to hear that, CB. even though he was sick, it still sounds like it was a shock. my condolances to you and your family...”

“CB --

Very sorry for your lost.”

“Oh jeeze - sorry dude.”

“Ahhh, I'm sorry to hear that, brother. my thoughtd are with you.”

“Scott, it is wonderful that your father was able to give you unconditional love and support. You in turn were able to show him you could conquer the world when you mastered the appalachian trail. That must have been a big reassurance to him, knowing you have found your place on this earth.
Hang in there
marie”

“I'm so sorry Scott. I hope the best for you and your family. You dad goes on in spirit. My prayers are with you.”

“It's always an extra shock when you feel your parent was being well cared for. My dad had a heart attack in 1982 and was in the hospital, doing well. He had another heart attack the next day and died. It just leaves a lot of questions for those who survive when you feel the hospital and doctor were doing their job and the prognosis seems good. It must be the time for a better place.”

“I'm sorry to hear this Scott. Hang in there, and know that we're all thinking of you and your family.”

“Ditto to what all your friends here are saying Scott. I'm sorry to hear that.”

“Sory to hear that, man. My deepest condolences to you and yours. Hopefully, you'll find a certain peace in the fact of knowing he doesn't have to suffer any more. My prayers are with you.”

“What a tough thing to deal with. My sincereset sympathies to you and your family.”

“Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!”

“I FIGURE I'LL CATCH YA ONE PLACE OR ANOTHER! HOPE YOU HAD A HAPPY BIRTHDAY - AS HAPPY AS POSSIBLE - YESTERDAY. I'LL BE PRAYIN' FOR YA EXTRA HARD FOR YOU GUYS TO GET THROUGH THE NEXT COUPLE DAYS WITH THE VIEW & FUNERAL. HANG IN THERE!”

“Sorry to hear this Scott, my thoughts are with you and your family.”

“LAVONDA

sorry but who are you?”

“So sorry to hear the news Scott. He must have been very proud of your thru-hike. Hopefully you can get out to the mountains soon and help the healing process.”