Sadly, Before Vegas...

[The Wild Rover]

I was talking with a Friend the last week or so, and a friend of mine's name came up. I had not seen him in such a long time, so I asked if he saw or heard from him. Well, what he said was that Robert tripped in Managua, Niceragua while working and twisted his knee. Upon inspection at the medical facilitie, they noticed some irregularities there, and suggested he head back home to check it out.
Anyhow, to make a long story short, I e-mailed Robert Fairley last week to ask how he was, and here is his response. I know Ratbro just e-mailed me a similar response, so it was hard for me to read this, seeing my friend in pain...
From Robert to me:


Hey, It was great to hear from you. Sorry we
haven't keep intouch much,Yes it's true It's not
looking to good. I have Lung Cancer and tumors all
over my body, The worst one is on my pelvis. It's
eating away at my pelvis on the right side and it's so
big to where I can't use my leg as of now. I started
Radition treatment last week to srink it. The Doctor
I'm seeing said I have a 25% chance of making it. That
took me and my wife to our knees I had no ideal it was
that bad. My wife called M.D. Andersons (in houston
texas)last week and talked to them, I heard they were
the best in the U.S. they said they would see me after
the radition treatments they didn't want to stop what
was going on,So I'll be going to houston on the 24th
of this month..
If you don't mind let all the friends that me and you
know what going on with my health, It's hard for me
right now to talk about it.You and one other person
knows about this that I know of.. There is one thing
you could for me,Keep me in your Prayers.....
Thanks for your concern and I know your a Good Friend.
I'll try to keep intouch and let you know whats going
on..

Robert


Well, as you can imagine, Robert is in dire straights...I would like to do something for Robert, as every little bit counts. A collection, a card. something to let him know we in the overseas working community care, and we care for our own.

TheJester Add the link to this post as well. Give what you can, cause it could be YOU looking for help some day. We take care of our own:

http://www.ratpackinternational.com/xpresscart/store.cgi?s=HELPARAT&p=Donate+To+the+Help+A+Rat+Fund++Give+what+you+can +cause+it+could+be+YOU+some+day

[RatBrother]

Yessir,
I got a very similar e-mail from Robert . We go way back together, Starting in ' 94. Was my best friend for a year in Croatia.
We have already lost 2 members from our community to that Damn Cancer, from that one particular project, and I cannot stand the thought of loosing another.
I say we post everything , let everyone know what is going on.

" WE can Make a Difference"

Ratbro

[HeadRat]

I have heard many different stories about Robert around the world and that he was a good egg. This will not stand, and we are moving to do something right now.

[Gabriele]

MD Anderson is one of the best cancer treatment/research facilities around, also Vanderbuilt in Nashville is great too. I've seen and read about Cancer Centers of America, they do some radical treatments. Best of luck going through this.

[RatBrother]

This is some serious stuff,
A true friend and Loyal American that never shamed us, or was labeled as the " Ugly American".
I still have one of the shirts he gave me from " Off of his Back "
The other one is tacked to the wall.

[TheJester]

I'm shocked, I am truly shocked and brought to tears to think he only has a 25% chance. Is he on this site? If he isn't he should be, cause he'd be a wealth of information, humor, and it would give him something to do with his down time, as I'm sure sitting around is not his thing.

I know when I lost my daughter, you Rats came to help me, so please do the same for Robert.

[RatBrother]

He was listed on the site before as a member,
let me check his credit, if it has gone out, I will personally COMP him.
Yeah, he will need something to do with his time, and hearing all the good words will boost his spirits. :cheers

[wkdivr]

Man........I'm shocked, and heartbroken! Robert's a good guy, good welder, we had some good times on Kwaj, and in Moscow. My thoughts are with ya, brother!

[Megga Watt]

That one floored me. I have known Robert from the Roi Namur Power plant and he is a great friend. Haven't heard from him in a long time but I do know several of our other friends that know him too and I will make sure they know too.
Yes I too will pitch in to help sponsor him with his luck in the dumpster.

Here isto Robert :cheers
He will get better:AR15

[dan4th]

I agree with everyone that has posted and knows Robert, he is one of the good guys and a good friend through thick and thin, I worked with him in Managua but finished my part of the work before he finished his and did not find out about his illness untill recently. I am truely saddened to hear about him in this condition. My prayers are with him.

[RatBrother]

got an e-mail from him and today he is busy with his treatments.
He said he had time to check the site and was absolutely floored by the responce this is getting.
We made a "GOOD DAY " for him . :cheers To everyone wishing our brother the best luck and prayers.
We got to beat this Cancer Devil to death. I am Tired of him comming round .

[HeadRat]

Received from KSTEELO:

This is the website you guys need to check out. http://www.ozonegenerator.com/
It's quite comprehensive. The prices on the equipment looks like it's sent via e mail.info@ozonegenerator.com . Even if he decides to go with chemo , he should consider this method of treatment to prevent remission.
I'm going to look into this stuff while Im still healthy.

Tell the guy to look into Oxygen Healing Therapies. http://www.oxygenhealingtherapies.com/oxygen_chamber_therapy.html

Im working with a fellow here on the Panama US Embassy project who has skin cancer and he's using a different variation of the treatment that resembles a sleeping bag. He says that its working.

[TheJester]

I too was floored, this saddens me to know end. I'll be around Houston soon. Let me know Roberts schedule and I'll visit.

[Gabriele]

This is what he used when he got burned in the Pepsi commerical shoot to regenerate his skin that was burned. Also I'm a cancer survivor and know first hand about the effects of chemo and the importance to keep your spirit up.

[plumberBlake]

Hey RatBro, if he's a friend of yours then he's a friend of mine. Donation made.

[paintermike]

Hey RatBro, if he's a friend of yours then he's a friend of mine. Donation made. I also worked with you Robert in Managua. You are a very strong person to work like you did in that situation. I admire the fact that you have fought, and am going to keep fightin to win over this condition. I would like for you to send me a Private message so I might be able to keep in touch.
GOD BLESS
paintermike

[Natch]

Woe,
This could just as easy be me.
You guys are GREAT...:cheers

[paintermike]

Woe,
This could just as easy be me.
You guys are GREAT...:cheersWOW!!! THAT ONE KIND OF THREW ME OFF!!! Guess I just don't quite understand the drift..

[The Wild Rover]

Some of us today received this message today from Robert. He is still very sick.

"Hey Guys, I'm here in Houston Texas.. Friday the 13th of all days, I went into MDAndersons this morning, This place is huge!!!!!! All I know as of now is that there going to run there own test this week and part of next week. Next friday I should know what were going to do. I wish I could tell ya more but thats all I know, Take care, I'll keep intouch
Robert"

I need you guys to remember that this can happen to anyone, so if you could, help a brother out. Please go to the following link, and give what you can.

http://www.ratpackinternational.com/xpresscart/store.cgi?s=HELPARAT&p=Donate+To+the+Help+A+Rat+Fund++Give+what+you+can +cause+it+could+be+YOU+some+day

[Gabriele]

is this link good,I get a message it's not working

[The Wild Rover]

ok...fixed it

[pacificdiver]

I knew a cancer patient...and it was very difficult to deal with it emotionally,physically and financially...
I haven't met Robert but I know that I can help...so I made a couple donations. For those that haven't...here it is again. http://www.ratpackinternational.com/xpresscart/store.cgi?s=HELPARAT&p=Donate+To+the+Help+A+Rat+Fund++Give+what+you+can +cause+it+could+be+YOU+some+day Can you help if you haven't yet. It doesn't matter if you don't know him...one day it will come back to you.

[The Wild Rover]

Hey Bro,
Thanks.

[Megga Watt]

Ya Guys I too have known Robert for quite a few years and let me tell you this man has a heart of gold and would do anything in the world for you,( After he gave you a truck load of shit first :cheers ) He would give until it hurt. So Let's all kick in, it is the least we can do for a true friend. :rockwoot:
http://www.ratpackinternational.com/...e+what+you+can
After all it could be you next!!!!!! :kib:

[Megga Watt]

Here is the latest from Roberts wife lets all say a prayers for Robert and his wife, and Robert's successful return from this operation. Common Dude whop Cancers Ass:usa:

Hi,

I just wanted to let you know that Robert's surgery is tomorrow Aug. 23 at 7:30am. The surgery will take 6 hours or more (to remove tumor, rebuild pelvis and replace hip) and will be in the hospital for a week. I will try to keep you updated. Thanks for your support and prayers.

Donna Fairley

[butterbean]

My Husband and I worked with Robert in Managua. He is a wounderful person. He is in our thoughts and prayers everyday. We will be here for Him and his Family to help in whatever way we can.

[BenitoCano]

i would like to get in touch with him i live in houston if he need a place to stay a got a room,this is my e.mail sangreazteca2003@yahoo.com. we work togheter in managua robert this is benny

I agree with everyone that has posted and knows Robert, he is one of the good guys and a good friend through thick and thin, I worked with him in Managua but finished my part of the work before he finished his and did not find out about his illness untill recently. I am truely saddened to hear about him in this condition. My prayers are with him.
send me a e-mail this is benny sangreazteca2003@yahoo.com.:cheers

[Megga Watt]

From Roberts wife Donna

I just wanted to let you know that Robert is doing great. He was in surgery yesterday (Aug.23) from 7:00 to 3:15. They did remove the tumor (size of musched orange), rebuilt pelvis and replaced the hip. The Drs. seem to think that in about a month that he will be able to do his normal activities. Today (Aug. 24) they got him up and he was able to walk a very good distance. He was only to get out of bed and into the chair but if you know Robert like I do, he is very much a fighter and we are not going to let this (cancer) get the best of us. :rockwoot: Robert thinks the alot of each and everyone of you, I know because he talks alot about you all. It is good to know that he has such good friends. I will try to keep you updated but I only come to the hotel to get cleaned up so I don't leave him for to long. Thanks again for all the support and prayers.

Donna Fairley

[guitartexan]

Robert and Donna.
Keep fighting. This is a hello from the electrical crew that worked the NOB in Managua with him. Cantankerous yes! But a hell of a worker that knows his trade. We are praying for you both.
If we can do anything, you have but to ask.

[dlbooth]

I worked with Robert in Managua. He’s definitely one of the great ones I’ve worked with. I noticed that Robert was walking with a slight limp and I had a club car I used to drive (when it wasn’t stolen by that damn GuitarTexan) and I’d always try to give him a ride. Roberts the kind of guy who’d do anything for you. I hate to see him in this situation. Keep fighting buddy.

[guitartexan]

yeah, but I always brought it back to you! with a 5$ stuck under the seat!