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    carolynky
    easthampton, ma
    Member Since: 09/02/04
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    Post Date: 8/26/09 6:37 am
    I am very sad to hear about Kirk.  In 2002 when researching the surgery, I found the Obesity Help site.  I became addicted to the site trying to gain insight from folks who had had the surgery and chatted with Kirk often.  I did have the surgery in June of 2002.  My weight at that time was 295.  I am now at 105.  This site saved my life in a variety of ways.  Being able to connect with Kirk and other folks who were in the same boat  was very important to me.  Kirk was always uplifting and for that I will be forever grateful.  He was a godsend to me.  My prayers go to his family and friends.  He was a man who made a difference, not only in my life, but many others.  Thank you for the chance to remember.
    carolynky
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    rebecca W.
    KY
    Duodenal Switch (12/24/09)
    Member Since: 07/28/09
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    Post Date: 8/29/09 10:50 pm
    I,m sending prays to his family and friends,may Kirk dance the streets in heaven,he will never struggle again,he is free!!!  We will sure miss him,god bless.
    rebecca w.
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    rockmygypsysoul007
    Moneta, VA
    RNY (02/05/07)
    Member Since: 02/11/07
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    Post Date: 8/30/09 6:05 am
    God Bless to you, all his friend, family and all the lives he touched. He will never have to worry about weight or any struggles again in the arms of our Lord and Savior and someday, across the river, there is a reunion. I have no doubt his life touched many people. Godspeed Kirk.
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    lissapayne
    Manchester, TN
    RNY (05/15/01)
    Member Since: 04/02/01
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    Post Date: 8/30/09 2:39 pm
    I just wanted to add that I too knew Kirk for the Brief time we worked together at Obesity Help. He was such a sweetheart and I am broken hearted that he is no longer with us in this world. But we can be sure he lives on in a better place and has finally found peace.
    Hello Everyone! It's been a long time since I stopped in and updated. I am over 10 years out and feeling wonderful. I went from 686lbs on May 15th, 2001 to my now 170lbs over ten years later. I had another pre plastic surgery consult today so hopefully I will have some new updates soon! :) HUGS* Much love to all my OH friends!
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    sylvie_55
    Palmyra, WI
    (07/09/08)
    Member Since: 07/06/08
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    Post Date: 8/30/09 3:59 pm

    Bo,

    I've only been a member of OH for a little over a year and never got to know your friend but I am so sorry for your loss.  Your loss is our loss too--his journey was a rough one but but he seemed like a person who would be willing to help others and have others learn from his experience.

    We will all miss him.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of Kirk's friends and family.

    Sylvia

     HW:  407  SW:  386  CW:  202
    RNY Surgery Date:  7-9-08
    Dr. Manfred Chaing, Bariatric Institute of WI

       
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    RienaSoCal
    San Dimas, CA
    RNY (10/02/02)
    Member Since: 08/09/09
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    Post Date: 9/6/09 7:49 am
    View more of my photos at ObesityHelp.com


    He was my angel... my ear.. my shoulder.. my heart
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    CristyInMiami25
    Hialeah, Fl
    RNY (07/25/02)
    Member Since: 02/17/02
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    Post Date: 11/29/11 5:44 pm
    I "met" Kirk on here back in the early 2002. I have not been on in many years and was unaware of his passing.

    He was indeed a great friend.
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    Trin2rilax Cheryl
    McCoy
    Columbus, OH
    RNY (08/25/03)
    Member Since: 03/08/03
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    Post Date: 10/3/09 7:52 pm

    I have thought about Kirk all day today.  So, I found myself here unsure of why I am posting something when I am not sure if I have anything to say.  I remember a lot of things, like how soft and soothing his voice could be or how attentively he could listen to me ramble.  I also remember when I would call how excited he would be to hear from me.  But what struck me the most was that Kirk was never comfortable in the world, he had a body built like a warrior but his heart and soul was too soft and unprotected to weather this world.  He hid all his life until he had surgery, and that gave him the strength he needed to come out into the world for a little while and he found his niche in helping people.  When he lost his job and that was taken away he lost not only his purpose but his strength for the world.  I am not so sure that everyone gave back to him in the manner that we all should have.  If we did, maybe we could have saved him. 

    I believe in his next life he will have strength and the body to show the world.  He only had a small window of life; I can’t make sense of it.  I will never understand.  I will never forget Kirk; he introduced me to my husband and inducted me into the ornery friends club.  And ornery he was.  The ladies loved it when he let down that beautiful hair.  Till I see you again my friend, know that I miss you and I am sorry that when I realized you needed help, I didn’t save you like you helped save me.  I’m sorry, please forgive me. Love, Cheryl

     
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