Kirk Thompson - the Crow RIP
This makes me so sad. I met him first at the Dallas OH conference, then a few years later at the CA convention I spent some time with him and his lovely wife. The world is a lesser place without him.
Connie nTX
RNY 9/17/03
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Hi, Bo -
I don't step outside the Men's forum very often, but both you and Kirk were a great inspiration early on in my journey.
I started out inbetween the two of you - at 677lbs. I'm down about 400 lbs in three years, and remember watching the two of you during my two year fight for the surgery.
He will be missed - but remember, life is good - and you need to keep putting one foot in front of the other.
Dave
I don't step outside the Men's forum very often, but both you and Kirk were a great inspiration early on in my journey.
I started out inbetween the two of you - at 677lbs. I'm down about 400 lbs in three years, and remember watching the two of you during my two year fight for the surgery.
He will be missed - but remember, life is good - and you need to keep putting one foot in front of the other.
Dave
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body—but rather a skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride!’ ? —anon.
When we first started fighting for my husband's surgery (Dave G) I read Kirk's profile and website continually for inspiration. He didn't know it, but he kept us fighting.
I still have his profile and website bookmarked on my computer. I'm so saddened by his death and I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend, Bo.
I still have his profile and website bookmarked on my computer. I'm so saddened by his death and I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend, Bo.
"When you stretch the truth, watch out for the snapback." ~Bill Copeland
I am so so sorry about Kirk. He was such a special person and I think of him often. He was a good friend to many of us.....I am so shocked.
Bo, can you private message me an address that I can send a card to his family?
Bo, can you private message me an address that I can send a card to his family?
Women are angels.
...and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly...on a broomstick.
We are flexible.
Darlene
...and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly...on a broomstick.
We are flexible.
Darlene
I never had the pleasure to chat with him or meet him, however, in my research for my rny I found his website and read it several times. He was such an inspiration and will remain so to all that know of him. Bless him and his family and friends during this time!
Jackie
Jackie
Started Liquid pre-op diet July 2, 2009 / Surgery on July 16th, 2009
Starting weight: 385
Current: 245
First goal: 180
Starting weight: 385
Current: 245
First goal: 180
bo...my heart has just been saddened...kirk was still very instrumental in the boards and member services when i joined AMOS...and i had the pleasure of big hugs and conversation in LA in 2004....his story was inspiring and his heart was as huge as his smile was tender !!!!!
please know i am saying a prayer for him...and for you in this loss.
please know i am saying a prayer for him...and for you in this loss.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White
So sorry to hear. He was a frequent poster and if I remember correctly a fellow Mountaineer. His attitude and drive was an early influence to me over 5 yrs ago. I feel very fortunate that he was such a contributer and always a friend. His struggle is over, but not his spirit.
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