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Post by CaptPatrick »

Guys,

I just received news that Capt. Dave Kosh has been diagonosed with advanced cancer of the liver and lower esophagus....

Dave is a hellva' nice guy and one of our own, living in Ft. Meyers, FL He needs your thoughts, prayers, and positive energy.

Know that we're pullin' for you Buddy!

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I noticed it's been a whils since Dave posted. We'll keep thinking good thoughts for his speedy recovery.
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Post by Buju »

Why do the worst things happen to the best people?

Well, I'm not much of a religious guy, but will certainly be saying a prayer for Dave every day. Be strong Dave, you can beat this.
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My thoughts and prayers are with David. Lets hope that we can have another miracle for the Faithful!!
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Dave, hope and prayers to you and your family..
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Dave- All of our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Stay strong and committed to fighting this disease. Know that every one of The Faithful are rooting for you every minute of every day. Walter
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Dave,

Sending my hopes and prayers. Hang in there.

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Dave
My thoughts and prayers will be offered for you and for your family. I will pray that you have successful and speedy recovery.
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Dave,

You are in our thoughts, and prayers. Beat it, and be strong.

Your friend,

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You're in our prayers Dave.

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Thinking of you and praying.
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dave our thoughts and prayers are with you for a speedy recovery
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Dave--

Ditto what every one else has said--God speed.

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Post by IRGuy »

While I am not a particularly religious person, I do believe that we can send strength to each other when it is needed. Please know that I, and lots of your faithful friends, are sending you strength and determination to fight this setback. You are in everyone's hearts and minds! Be strong, and know you have us rooting for you!
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Doctors have been known to be wrong. Keep a positive attitude Dave. There's nothing more important that having a 'never quit' perspective.
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amen to that ...and know theres at least 400 guys pulling for you...
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We're prayin for you! Stay strong...
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Post by bertramsupermex »

SHIPMATE, wishing you a speedy recovery. The good Lord will pull you through this, keep the faith. r/ Roland
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Dave,

Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

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Post by ZeroCavity »

You're in our prayers Dave.

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Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.

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Dave,
An Irish prayer for your doctor's skill and your recovery.
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Dave:

Krista and I are praying for you.

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Dave,

Miracles do happen, we will be praying for ya.

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Me, too!
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Dave,

With a "Never Quit" attitude, good things happen. I'll say one for you daily.

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You have my prayers as well Dave. May the Lord keep and guide you throught this.
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hang in there Dave our prayers are with you I will have put on our prayer line God Bless and keep well Mike Moran
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Dave,

You are in my thoughts and prayers as well.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for another Faithful miracle story.

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Post by John F. »

Capt Dave, you're in our thoughts.

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Post by Tommy »

Someone please let me know if it is out of order for me to share in this way, but my heart goes out to you, Dave, and these verses came to mind:

"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are acheiving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."
2 Corin. 4:16-18

I suppose all of us begin that process of "wasting away" afer around 25 or 30 years of age. Sadly, sickness and injury advance the process. Dave, my prayer is that the Lord would restore you to your full measure of good health, and that you and your family would be lifted up during these difficult times. I've enjoyed 'getting to know you' through this Board, and look forward to meeting you at future events. God bless you my friend.

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Dave, Our thought's and prayer's are with you.

(Tommy, well said!)
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We are thinking of you and you are in our prayers.
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Best wishes, Capt Dave. Nancy and I are pullin and praying for you.
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tommy....sincere good wishes from a friend are never out of line....a very appropriate passage
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Dave, Tommy and the other Faithful said what I feel for you. God bless and be kind to you.

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I know that you and your family are going through trying times. John has told me how much he talks to you on the board. We will keep you and your family in our prayers for strength and healing. Stay strong, I know from what John tells me and the post I read from you guys that you are a breed all of your own and if anyone can kick this and come out a winner it is you!! God bless you and keep you and yours. Pam & John Cranston
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Post by JimmyG »

Dave, my familles prayers are with you. Keep positive, a very good friend and fishing buddy was given 6 months last November with liver, pancreas and stomach cancer after 14 months of hard work and a positive attitude he is virtually cancer free...indeed miracles happen, just ask his bewildered doctor
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Post by bertramsupermex »

CAPT P, just got home from the Pentagon, late night. Been thinking about CAPT Dave Kosh our FAITHFUL friend. Any new news. Don't mean to pry but just hoping that he is foing fine. Thanx. r/ Roland
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Post by Dave Kosh R.I.P. »

Faithful,
What a truly genuine group of real human beings we have here. My wife Marsha and I thank you for you kind thoughts and prayers which are mighty powerful.
I have 4 more Chemo treatments to go begining next week. They are giving me a double whamy (two different kinds) lasting for 5 days via a meta port in my chest. My Doctor fears it may have also gone to the limp nodes. So they are trying to kill it all. It is taking a real toll on my body as I have developed a mouth infection from the Chemo sores. Fever today and back into see the Cancer doctors tommorrow and the cancer surgen to remove the stiches from my mataport. They want to try to heal my mouth so at least I can get soft food down otherwise they will have to put a feeding tube into my stomach. I'm just too sick most days to even turn on the computer. Amazing what we will edure to cling to life. But I'm going to beat this thing somehow with divine help only of course. Again thanks for your thoughts, prayers and kind words of encouragement.
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Capt.. Just keep faith and trust in God...
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My thoughts and prayers are for your recovery.

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Post by bertramsupermex »

SHIPMATE, hang in there and keep the faith. Sounds like your personal strength is putting up a great defense. Keep strong and stay focused and you will beat this. The good Lord takes care of special people like you and while we have never met, knowing you over the past 4 years in this sandbox, affirms to me your very unique character and passion for our great B31s. You have my daily prayers as you continue to fight this and I know I speak for ALL the FAITHFUL, you are in our thoughts each day. r/ Roland
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Hear, hear Roland!! you have said it all!! Good luck Dave.
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Post by IRGuy »

Dave...

The last time I counted there were posts of prayers and strength being offered above from 36 Faithful Friends. Three dozen hearts and minds sending you their best has got to be a force to be reckoned with! Know that you have many friends here who you haven't met yet, and take from us all the knowledge that we are rooting for you! With at least 36 of us out here at least one of us has to be thinking about you every moment of the day. Be strong, and know you may be there with your family, but we are with you too!

God bless...

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Post by Rocket »

Look at the number of views this post is getting - over 1,600 - and it is a measure that there are alot more than just the guys who post are pulling for Dave, so for the silent ones out there I'll say Good luck, be strong, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Capt. Dave,

I've never met you and know nothing of the life you live. By being a member of this site I understand we have at least one thing in common, these little holes in water we call boats.
Having watched my wife pull through and win the fight against cancer I know the toll it can take on both the individual and the family. I wish you God's Speed in your recovery.
Rest and recover.........
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Post by Dave Kosh R.I.P. »

Faithful,
I go in for round two of my Chemo treatments tomorrow Friday Feb 2.
The Chemo injection via my chest metaport will last for 5 days. One day with a regular (C something I can't spell) and then they put a portable pump on me and alow the FU5(stong nasty stuff) to meter slowly for 5 days via my chest metaport. I know I'm going to win this battle, Lord willing. My boat yearns for my regular TLC. God Blesss you guys and I'll keep you informed. Dave K
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Thats the spirit Dave,
We are all pulling for you with our prayers and thoughts
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Chin up, Dave....
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