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Posted 6/20/2013 9:36 AM (GMT 0)
I bumbled into this inspiration of a speech

May we all live as this man did.

I know I'm doubling my efforts.

www.yananow.org/HarryPinchot.shtml
Posted 6/20/2013 10:12 AM (GMT 0)
Nice info link and great commentary thereafter by Dr. Strum, his legacy is a big deal in PCa history, the Harry Pinchot Award is given annually now unto others whom are influential advocates of PCa (laymen). Other award winners like:
Howard Hansen (founded hrpca.org website) and Rick Profit (Paact Newsletter & website, assisting men today still). It starts with an army of one.....
Posted 6/21/2013 10:12 AM (GMT 0)
Truth is so much more wonderful, when it is lived…….. And we need not know a single thing about his religion or politics. Passion, what a great word...
thanks
gasman, I needed that.
Posted 6/23/2013 9:41 PM (GMT 0)
bump, this thread did't get much traction. Read the link bout this guy and his own words. Then we can all reflect. operative word, We.
Posted 6/24/2013 12:23 AM (GMT 0)
Very powerful words, and words and deeds to carry with us. So thank you for posting this.

Michael

Posted 6/24/2013 1:41 AM (GMT 0)
I sort of wish there was a good place to store those speeches, stories, or precious words-of-wisdom so when you're down in the dumps and need a lift they can be retrieved.

By chance I found that quote and I myself have resolved to pay it forward .

I'm going pass my experiences as a patient and use this site as a reference to new prostatectomy patients.
Posted 6/24/2013 3:20 AM (GMT 0)
That is good, and of course the part about the support people really hit home; especially when he says "When we lay our heads upon our pillow for the last time and go gently into the night our problems are over. It is she who must pick up the pieces and move on in life's journey without us." That part scares - not that I can't do it, I just don't want to.
Posted 6/25/2013 6:30 PM (GMT 0)
Beautiful words by Harry Pinchot and Dr.Strum. Thanks Gasman.

Passages, I hear you. Strength, and love. Hugs.
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