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Sad loss of a COPD friend

Started by Jane M. Martin, Dec 13 2009 11:45 AM

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#1 Jane M. Martin

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Posted 13 December 2009 - 11:45 AM

Dear friends,

I just received word from the COPD Council that we have lost a friend, a true advocate, a giant in the COPD world. Dr. Thomas Petty has passed away. Dr. Petty dedicated his life and his work to promote COPD awareness, early testing and diagnosis, and improvements in portable oxygen. He will be greatly missed. Please join me in offering sincere condolences along with prayers of peace and comfort to Dr. Petty's loved ones at this time of profound loss. Following is a note from his long-time friend, colleague, and co-author Louise Nett.

Jane M. Martin
Director, Breathing Better Living Well

"It is with a heavy heart that i tell you that Tom died early this morning here at home with me holding his hand. Jim Good his long time friend and personal physician was with us. Tom had been struggling with so many health issues the past years he just had no reserve left to fight any longer. as painful as his death is to me i find acceptance in knowing that he no longer has to battle the daily pain and suffering. He has gone where we must all go one day. the book he is working on will be completed by Kay his secretary Bob McCoy and i will also help with it.

His personal wishes were for a simple and small service which will be held soon."

Louise Nett

"It's not all about being sick. It's all about living."

Breathing Better Living Well.com

Live Your Life with COPD-52 Weeks of Health, Happiness and Hope

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#2 Guest_Eileen/MA_*

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Posted 13 December 2009 - 01:10 PM

Thank-you Jane for sharing this. What a great loss to the COPD community. Those of us who didn't know him personally felt a real kinship with him because he was really on our side fighting in the front lines every day for us.

My deepest sympathy to his family and loved ones. He will be missed.

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#3 peg

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Posted 13 December 2009 - 01:14 PM

My condolences to all who surrounded him. He touched many lives and will be greatly missed.

Thank you, Jane, for sharing this sad news.

Peg

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