AndrewJohn 6,565 Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 I spoke with Barry this morning. Just got off the phone with him. PLEASE give him a call. He needs to hear from his friends. This morning he's dealing with some mysterious blood loss, getting a few liters of blood in the ICU. He asked me to post something here to let all of you who know him know of his status. I know if I were in his shoes at the moment, nothing would make me bring on the fight more than to have a phone call from my friends. You know he tries to post an update here with his iPhone from time to time, but Siri is not being kind, and that makes it difficult for him. I'm personally asking that people give him a phone call today, and again maybe tomorrow or later this week. Turn up the prayers. Let him know we've got him on our minds daily. His number is: 443 dash 220 dash 9011. 9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
engtaz 98 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Prayers sent 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliothei 47 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Hello, all. Barry Galvin is my father. Last night, he was moved to palliative care after making the unanimous decision to stop cancer treatment as it is no longer effective... I would be very grateful if any of you could call or even come visit. Feel free to drop me an email if you have any questions. Melissa Galvin 1 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Community Admin Sk1Bum 9,337 Posted April 12 Community Admin Share Posted April 12 Thank you for the update Melissa. Prayers sent daily... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ar9Jim 4,061 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Thank you Melissa. Your father is a special man. He will get a promotion. Don't worry. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord 1,058 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Mailbox full, can not leave new messages. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_at_HHH 2,574 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 I wish I were close enough to visit. Barry is one of the main inspirations I've had, here, and has always been a real pleasure to interact with. I only hope that what time he has is kind to him. Take care, Barry! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliothei 47 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 I will make sure his voice mail gets emptied today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPA-1 Man 549 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Just saw this thread. Sending lots of prayers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliothei 47 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 (edited) Another update: he is officially in hospice. We don't know when he'll start to go downhill, but when it starts, it'll go down fast. A handful of days at the most. If you'd like my personal number, just leave a reply here. He is too weak to hold his phone so he can't answer texts. If you call and someone is in his room with him, they will typically answer it for him and put it on speaker phone. He's rarely truly lucid, but I'm sure he would appreciate any and all contact from his friends. Edited April 23 by Eliothei 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliothei 47 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Hospice nurse just informed me he's starting to shut down from oxygen deprivation. The rapid decline has started. They're estimating 2-3 days. I will pass along any and all messages if I can get him awake enough to hear. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Community Admin Sk1Bum 9,337 Posted April 24 Community Admin Share Posted April 24 Melissa, I am so sorry to read this. My thoughts and prayers are with Barry and your family. Thank you for the updates. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchitch 3,357 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Melissa, Please let him know he is loved by many of us on the site. His humor and comradery has been missed. Steve 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewJohn 6,565 Posted April 24 Author Share Posted April 24 (edited) Thank you, Melissa, for the update. I had texted him late last week, and got a truncated response..., understandably. Please let him know here on TheCarverSite, where Barry has been an enthusiastic long-time contributing member for so many years, all of us he should know are all keeping him in our hearts and prayers. AndrewJohn (AJ) Edited April 24 by AndrewJohn 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ar9Jim 4,061 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 What an exciting time for BG. Barry died 2x in his life but survived. He knows death is really more like waking up from a long dream. Last time we talked, he was tired and ready to move on. Enjoy the ride BG! Love ya man. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis47 742 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 😪💙 ...in our prayers and hearts Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balok 1,354 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Please tell Barry that I am thinking of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Meyer 1,617 Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 Anyone heard any updayes on brother Barry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamacarver 543 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Goodbye old friend, I'm sorry we never met. With any luck I'll see you in the next one. Here's to you, Kenneth 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddmaster 946 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 (edited) WHOA!!!! I haven't been here all month and just seeing this. Last time I saw Barry was in Alexandria at a Carver meet and at Marks jam session right outside of Columbia Md. One day Barry ND I sat in my basement listening to music and picking out songs and track we both enjoyed. Rest easy my friend as you transition. This is sad news for me and I'm sure for all that know him. I just tried calling and it rolled to voicemail. My prayers with him and the family. Edited April 29 by Maddmaster 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT 231 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Melisia I have never met Barry, but i'm so sorry to hear the news. I have had fun reading some of his post, Barry we are all going to miss you. Prayers for Barry and the family. Brian Ottawa, Canada. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliothei 47 Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Well, guys, I am glad to report he is still kicking! He's giving us a few scares, but let me tell ya-- the man just defies death, lol. Lucidity is rare. Confusion and delusions are frequent. He doesn't eat much, but its hospital food, can ya blame him? But when he gets agitated, we put on music and he sings himself back to sleep. Lately, he's requested more and more pink Floyd. I sing to him and cry. He's really going to miss you guys. 6 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliothei 47 Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 This was taken last week. He's been in mostly good spirits despite the circumstances. 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchitch 3,357 Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Thank you for the update! Stay comfortable Barry... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compwaco 1,100 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 @EliotheiThank You so much for the post. Barry and I seem to be traveling down a very similar path with our fights against cancer. He is about one year ahead of me. I don't often comment about my personal life but I draw a lot of encouragement from his positive attitude and, thus far, successful fight. He is in my prayers every night. Observation to others... Barry and I were going to get together for lunch and to hang out. This started around 8 years ago. Unfortunately, it never came to be. Now I am in too much pain to drive that far and say goodbye (about 7 hours) and if I take enough pain meds to get around I can barely drive across town. Kindness, compassion & empathy matter and we really need to do what it takes to find time for our friends. 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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