bartshan-83 Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 My grandfather suffered a massive stroke on Monday and passed away this morning. He was 85 years old and had battled some health problems the last few years, but he was doing relatively fine. Apparently, he had just finished lunch and was putting his dishes in the sink when he collapsed. The stroke caused a 100% blockage in his lower brain stem and he was in a coma breathing with a respirator. Thankfully, his living will was very clear that he did not want to be "kept alive" under any circumstances such as these, so my dad and his brother and sister were not left with the exceedingly painful task of trying to figure out what he would have wanted. They removed the respirator this morning and he died very peacefully. He was from Buffalo (still lived in Williamsville) and is therefore the single most responsible person for leading me down this torturous path we all call being a Bills fan. I joked with my dad that he probably couldn't take seeing another highlight of "Wide Right" this week and decided it was time to check out before he had to endure another Super Bowl. So I just wanted to share the loss of a great Bills fan with many others here whom I consider friends. I hope you all had a grandpa who was as fun, interesting and caring as mine. RIP Grandpa. I'm sorry you never got to see the Bills hoist the Lombardi, but 2 AFL championships and being there to see Mike Stratton throttle Keith Lincoln must have been pretty cool. You will be greatly missed! Rest in Peace James Bart Shanahan 1921-2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Today marks three years since my Grandma died. I am sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stl Bills Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Today marks three years since my Grandma died. I am sorry for your loss. Sorry about your loss Bart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Did you look under the couch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady Renko Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 You didn't lose a grandfather, we gained a straight line source to God's ear to help us get a Super Bowl before we move to LA or Toronto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 It sounds like you were very fond of your grandpa. I hope someday my kids kids think of me the way you do yours. May he rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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plenzmd1 Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 My grandfather suffered a massive stroke on Monday and passed away this morning. He was 85 years old and had battled some health problems the last few years, but he was doing relatively fine. Apparently, he had just finished lunch and was putting his dishes in the sink when he collapsed. The stroke caused a 100% blockage in his lower brain stem and he was in a coma breathing with a respirator. Thankfully, his living will was very clear that he did not want to be "kept alive" under any circumstances such as these, so my dad and his brother and sister were not left with the exceedingly painful task of trying to figure out what he would have wanted. They removed the respirator this morning and he died very peacefully. He was from Buffalo (still lived in Williamsville) and is therefore the single most responsible person for leading me down this torturous path we all call being a Bills fan. I joked with my dad that he probably couldn't take seeing another highlight of "Wide Right" this week and decided it was time to check out before he had to endure another Super Bowl. So I just wanted to share the loss of a great Bills fan with many others here whom I consider friends. I hope you all had a grandpa who was as fun, interesting and caring as mine. RIP Grandpa. I'm sorry you never got to see the Bills hoist the Lombardi, but 2 AFL championships and being there to see Mike Stratton throttle Keith Lincoln must have been pretty cool. You will be greatly missed! Rest in Peace James Bart Shanahan 1921-2007 Just remember, he is going to place where Norwood drills it right down the middle 24/7/365!!! Just think of that. If i go tomorrow, I will see Norwood hitting that kick and James Patrick not hitting the crossbar into eternity! Sorry for your loss, but great to hear he was in good health for the most part till the day his lord brought him home. May we all be so lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 My grandfather suffered a massive stroke on Monday and passed away this morning. He was 85 years old and had battled some health problems the last few years, but he was doing relatively fine. Apparently, he had just finished lunch and was putting his dishes in the sink when he collapsed. The stroke caused a 100% blockage in his lower brain stem and he was in a coma breathing with a respirator. Thankfully, his living will was very clear that he did not want to be "kept alive" under any circumstances such as these, so my dad and his brother and sister were not left with the exceedingly painful task of trying to figure out what he would have wanted. They removed the respirator this morning and he died very peacefully. He was from Buffalo (still lived in Williamsville) and is therefore the single most responsible person for leading me down this torturous path we all call being a Bills fan. I joked with my dad that he probably couldn't take seeing another highlight of "Wide Right" this week and decided it was time to check out before he had to endure another Super Bowl. So I just wanted to share the loss of a great Bills fan with many others here whom I consider friends. I hope you all had a grandpa who was as fun, interesting and caring as mine. RIP Grandpa. I'm sorry you never got to see the Bills hoist the Lombardi, but 2 AFL championships and being there to see Mike Stratton throttle Keith Lincoln must have been pretty cool. You will be greatly missed! Rest in Peace James Bart Shanahan 1921-2007 Bart...I was sorry to hear about your loss.....my familys prayers are with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 My condolences on your family's loss Bart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 So sorry...may God Bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede316 Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Sorry for your loss. I'm sure he is watching the Bills win 4 straight Superbowls now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fong Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Sorry to hear that. Condolences to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Eternal Rest, Perpetual Light...prayers to you and your family Bart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 sorry for your loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 My grandfather suffered a massive stroke on Monday and passed away this morning. He was 85 years old and had battled some health problems the last few years, but he was doing relatively fine. Apparently, he had just finished lunch and was putting his dishes in the sink when he collapsed. The stroke caused a 100% blockage in his lower brain stem and he was in a coma breathing with a respirator. Thankfully, his living will was very clear that he did not want to be "kept alive" under any circumstances such as these, so my dad and his brother and sister were not left with the exceedingly painful task of trying to figure out what he would have wanted. They removed the respirator this morning and he died very peacefully. He was from Buffalo (still lived in Williamsville) and is therefore the single most responsible person for leading me down this torturous path we all call being a Bills fan. I joked with my dad that he probably couldn't take seeing another highlight of "Wide Right" this week and decided it was time to check out before he had to endure another Super Bowl. So I just wanted to share the loss of a great Bills fan with many others here whom I consider friends. I hope you all had a grandpa who was as fun, interesting and caring as mine. RIP Grandpa. I'm sorry you never got to see the Bills hoist the Lombardi, but 2 AFL championships and being there to see Mike Stratton throttle Keith Lincoln must have been pretty cool. You will be greatly missed! Rest in Peace James Bart Shanahan 1921-2007 God Bless Grandpa and God bless you!! Straight to heaven for him:)--and he will always be close to you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generaLee83 Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Sorry for your loss Bart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Condolences Bart. At least he didn't suffer needlessly. Sounds like you made the right (and difficult) decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 R I P Grandpa of Bart <______________________> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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