William S. Grey
Private 2
- Joined
- Apr 28, 2007
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Very sad news, Barry Carter, promoter of the Indy Toy Soldier Show, has died. Please pass this sad news on to anyone that may be involved and need to know. Also; we ask that you please not bother Barry's grieving wife as she is already overwhelmed as you can surely understand. Here's the notice I received:
"Dear Friends and Family,
After Thanksgiving Barry showed signs of vertigo, unsteady on his feet and nausea. In three days symptoms intensified. A tumor was found deep in the Cerebellum, growing rapidly, putting pressure on the spinal fluid canal. Surgery was successful and responses were strong. But the following day he had a stroke at the base of the brain stem that progressed quickly down into the spinal cord. Responses regressed and he fell into a coma. Barry passed away Friday, December 11,at 10:25 p.m. His family was with him to say goodbye. There will be a memorial after Christmas season . He wished to be cremated, only have immediate family present and his Legion Honor guard.
I am so blessed to have such supportive family and friends and two devoted children who are having their own struggles at this time. Barry and I were at peace with all the decisions we made at life's end. Not sure that makes it easier when the final moment comes. In our 47 years of sharing life together I can surely say we had no regrets and he will continue to be with me everyday.
Love to you all and remember the true meaning of Christmas,
Barbara"
"Dear Friends and Family,
After Thanksgiving Barry showed signs of vertigo, unsteady on his feet and nausea. In three days symptoms intensified. A tumor was found deep in the Cerebellum, growing rapidly, putting pressure on the spinal fluid canal. Surgery was successful and responses were strong. But the following day he had a stroke at the base of the brain stem that progressed quickly down into the spinal cord. Responses regressed and he fell into a coma. Barry passed away Friday, December 11,at 10:25 p.m. His family was with him to say goodbye. There will be a memorial after Christmas season . He wished to be cremated, only have immediate family present and his Legion Honor guard.
I am so blessed to have such supportive family and friends and two devoted children who are having their own struggles at this time. Barry and I were at peace with all the decisions we made at life's end. Not sure that makes it easier when the final moment comes. In our 47 years of sharing life together I can surely say we had no regrets and he will continue to be with me everyday.
Love to you all and remember the true meaning of Christmas,
Barbara"
