Hi.. My step-father is buried there.  It is a lovely place....very peaceful, and full of heroes.   I have been thinking about your family this week, and I wish you all the very best.  I know this is a really difficult time.  Take care.  

     We buried Dad yesterday at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery. What a beautiful place for him to be. I wanted to drop by and say thanks for all the support and to let you know the cause.Dad had a history of blood clots and that is what led to his death. He had a massive pulminary embalism (sp). He had a filter in place but it couldn't stop his death. I miss him dearly.

Oh my!!! Your Dad and I were talking a few times because we were having surgery on the same day.  Im in shock!  My heart goes out to you and your family!

I am SO sad for your loss and many posters are asking about the cause of death.  We've all been affected by the reality of this and are anxious to hear what happened.  You and your Dad are in our thoughts and prayers.  Please pass along heartfelt sympathy to your family at this sad time.  I lost my step-Dad 4 years ago to stomach cancer and it feels like yesterday.  So I know how you are feeling. 

I would research research.  I was all ready , I thought, just because I hadn't done equal reading on both the band and RYN.  I went to a place close than, at the time only did RYN and of course it sounded like the thing for me.  It wasn't until I talked to my family dr. and he said I really needed to look at the band.  Oh my gosh,  I am so glad that is what I did.  Now,  I haven't had mine that long to know if I am going to be able to use this tool I now have but I know that since the surgery I am so glad I didn't go with the RYN.  Not that it isn't right for many.  The issues that go with RYN are something I didn't want to deal with.  So talk to places that do both, read read read read. Lots of info out there.  HOpe this helps .  Feel free to ask more????