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In Memory of Arnold Wass

Monday, August 04, 2008 | Random

Saturday night Brian and I went to the Camellia Ball in Quitman. Not long after we got home we got a call that my granddaddy had died. He had severe alzheimers, so I am sad that he is gone but relieved that he doesn't have to endure the symptoms any longer.

The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk® is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research – and it calls on volunteers of all ages to become champions in the fight against Alzheimer's. There are walks in more than 600 communities.

I started a Memory Walk Team with a goal of raising $2000 for the Valdosta Memory Walk. It will only take 100 people giving $20 to meet the goal. Please visit my Memory Walk Team page if you would like to make a donation.

16 people commented on this post

Jill Higgins: Thank you so much everyone for your kinds words and generous donations. Terrie - what a small world - I am really looking forward to the wedding! :) (08/07/08, 08:40)

Terrie May: Hi Jill, My name is Terrie May and I see that you will be walking in this years Valdosta Memory Walk in memory of your grandfather. I´m sory to hear of his recent passing. I am the activities director at VSU´s My Friend´s House, Alzheimer´s Day Care. I have been involved with Memory Walk for about 5 years and was fortunate enough to be one of several people who helped bring Memory Walk to the Valdosta area. I have been a caregiver for many years in that my mother suffered from this terrible disease and for about the last 10 years I´ve been an activities director. I wanted to introduce myself to you because on August 16th you will be photographing my son´s wedding (Joshua May to Mary Anderson) on St. Simons Island. I wanted you to know that you have a kind of "kindred spirit" in the crowd, and I´m looking forward to meeting you. Sincerely, Terrie May (08/07/08, 08:38)

Amy Clifton: Jill, I´m so sorry to hear about your grandaddy. You will be in my prayers. (08/06/08, 07:15)

Chelo: I´m very sorry for your loss Jill. (08/06/08, 07:15)

Chris & Wes: Jill, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Chris & Wes (08/06/08, 07:15)

Jason Tench: I´m sorry for your loss Jill. Hopefully as more people like you continue to bring awareness to Alzheimer´s, it will put us closer to a cure. I really am sorry for your loss. (08/06/08, 07:15)

Diana: I´m so sorry to hear of your loss Jill. It´s a horrible illness that far too many people and families experience. You are doing a wonderful thing with the Memory Walk in your granddaddy´s honor. (08/05/08, 07:04)

Corinna Hoffman: Hi Jill, Sorry to hear about your Grandpa. That´s really awesome on what you are doing, though, in honor of him and to fight Alzheimer. Good luck on that! God bless, Corinna (a fellow blogstalker) (08/05/08, 07:04)

Lisa: I´m so sorry to hear about your loss. I will never forget my Grandma chasing us out of her house because we were there to ´steal her pots and pans´. We laugh about it now but it´s hearbreaking to see your loved ones live thru this illness. Our consolences to you and your family. We´ll be thinking of you... (08/04/08, 05:59)

Dan Phillips: Jill, Thank you for your support of the Alzheimer´s Association. I would love to talk with you some more and invite you to our Memory Walk kick off event in October. I can give you all the details when we talk. I am so sorry for your loss, and I admire you for honoring your Grandfather in this way. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family (08/04/08, 05:59)

Kim: I´m sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. (08/04/08, 05:59)

Dara: Please plan to participate in the Alzheimer´s Memory Walk in your city. Research is paving the way to promising cures and improved medicines that can enhance and lengthen quality of life. Dementia/Alzheimers is heartbreaking for the patients and the caregivers. God bless. (08/04/08, 12:12)

Kelly: Oh, Jill... that´s such bad news. I´m sure you´re right though, atleast he´s not having to live like that anymore. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. (08/04/08, 12:13)

Mary: I´m so sorry to hear that you lost your grandfather, Jill. Jamie and I offer our deepest condolences. You and your family will be in our prayers. Take care. (08/04/08, 12:12)

Lindsi: I am sorry for your loss Jill. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you. (08/04/08, 09:36)

Heather: I will be praying for your family! I know it is nice to know your granddad is in peace after suffering such a terrible illness it is still hard to not have him here! God Bless :) (08/04/08, 09:34)

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