1/2 past the Year, July Coffee is here

[Good Troy]

CQ...inquiring minds would like to see this holster!

[Major E A Sterner]

Just saw this on Face Book,I don't have any details,But it seems that Arcey is in a bad way, Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Wasn't going to post anything out of respect for my dad Roy Shipley, and I know he wouldn't want people worrying, but I feel that many friends of his have no idea about his sudden dire condition and I think at this time, any positive vibes would be greatly appreciated. Sadly, we have realized he won't be coming home and are just staying by his side, hoping to keep him comfortable...thank you all for your thoughts and for respecting our family's privacy...we love you more than you could ever imagine dad

[Major E A Sterner]

Just got this info...
  I have some really bad news.  I just found out that Arcey is in the hospital.  I just got this from his daughter, Andrea.

"About a month ago they found a spot in his lung that was possibly cancerous, long story short, the biopsy done the other day confirmed small cell lung cancer and it had spread quickly all over plus a tumor on his esophagus which has labored his breathing to the point of needing constant ventilation.  Not much left they can do but try keep the pain to a minimum.

We have decided it would be best to just stop ventilation since we met with the doctors and conditions cannot improve on their own...he will now be on hospice care with only pain meds"

[Delmonico]

Damn.

[Capt Quirk]

CQ...inquiring minds would like to see this holster!

Keep in mind, just a rough pattern... but he signed off on it, as long as I lose the bottom snake head.

[Capt Quirk]

Just got this info...
  I have some really bad news.  I just found out that Arcey is in the hospital.  I just got this from his daughter, Andrea.

"About a month ago they found a spot in his lung that was possibly cancerous, long story short, the biopsy done the other day confirmed small cell lung cancer and it had spread quickly all over plus a tumor on his esophagus which has labored his breathing to the point of needing constant ventilation.  Not much left they can do but try keep the pain to a minimum.

We have decided it would be best to just stop ventilation since we met with the doctors and conditions cannot improve on their own...he will now be on hospice care with only pain meds"

I never knew the man, but you and your family have my deepest sympathy, and will be in my thoughts. I lost my Mom to cancer 25 years ago, and 3 years ago I was also diagnosed with small cell lung cancer, and was lucky enough to catch it early, and see the best doctors in the country. I wish the best for all of you.

[Major 2]

Just got this info...
  I have some really bad news.  I just found out that Arcey is in the hospital.  I just got this from his daughter, Andrea.

"About a month ago they found a spot in his lung that was possibly cancerous, long story short, the biopsy done the other day confirmed small cell lung cancer and it had spread quickly all over plus a tumor on his esophagus which has labored his breathing to the point of needing constant ventilation.  Not much left they can do but try keep the pain to a minimum.

We have decided it would be best to just stop ventilation since we met with the doctors and conditions cannot improve on their own...he will now be on hospice care with only pain meds"

This saddens me greatly....   

I'm lifted somewhat in that Roy may soar with his beloved Eagles ...God Speed Arcey you are in my thoughts.

[Major E A Sterner]

A picture of Arcey, Myself and Lucky Irish Tom taken when I went to Virginia Beach on vacation

[litl rooster]

I loved him like a big brother... i guess this  is why i leave here and not come back for extended periods.

Lord father watch over Roy and his family... amen

[Sod Buster]

This is very sad news.  I am heartbroken.   

[Major E A Sterner]

I am saddened to report that Arcey has passed this afternoon.
Vaya con Dios Arcey

[Major 2]

but those who hope in the Lord
    will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
    they will run and not grow weary,
    they will walk and not be faint.

Farewell

[The Trinity Kid]

Sad to hear about Arcey.  Isn't really much more to say after that. 

--TK

[Delmonico]

Arcey was one of the good ones, never met him in person but he will be missed like the others from the group that are gone.

[El Peludo]

My heart is hurt; I'm sitting here with tears on my whiskers.  Never met him, but knew Arcey from a long, long time ago on here.  Rest in peace, Pardner.

I have been thinking about him a lot the past weeks, and didn't say anything just out of respect for his privacy.  My thoughts are with his family, both immediate, and this extended virtual one, as well as his brothers behind the badge.

My chest won't quit shakin'. 

[litl rooster]

Damn Dust

[litl rooster]

but those who hope in the Lord
    will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
    they will run and not grow weary,
    they will walk and not be faint.

Farewell

Fitting for him

[Russ T Chambers]

Just got back from my couple of month long road trip to find out about Arcey.  Like many here, never got to meet the man face to face, but his presence on this forum spoke volumes about him, and his absence has been missed.  I could only think of one fitting thing to say at his passing, I hope he finds it fitting.

High Flight
By John Gillespie Magee, Jr.

Portions Of This Lovely Poem Appear On The Headstones
Of Many Interred In Arlington National Cemetery,
Patricularly Aviators And Astronauts

"Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth,
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds -
and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of -
wheeled and soared and swung high in the sunlit silence.
Hovering there I've chased the shouting wind along
and flung my eager craft through footless halls of air.
"Up, up the long delirious burning blue
I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace,
where never lark, or even eagle, flew;
and, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod
the high untrespassed sanctity of space,
put out my hand and touched the face of God."

Dang it all dust!!

[Scattered Thumbs]

Sad news indeed.

My condolences to the family.

[Silver Creek Slim]

I will be prayer for his family.
I met Arcey at Annie Lee's memorial shoot in 2006. He helped me with a hard situation in 2007.   

Slim