Goodbye Chad Bowman...You'll be missed

[AlmasDaddy]

We in the ALS chat room received the unfortunate news that Chad-FL has passed away.
Yesterday morning he decided with his fiancee and family by his side to remove vent/bipap. This young man (34 years) had barely gotten past a first dx and had just returned from the Mayo clinic to learn he had a very fast progression of ALS. His breathing deteriorated while at the clinic. He was to be married this Saturday.
So, Kelli if u read this please know he loved you very much and we will all miss him.
Chad is listed as CBOWMAN.
My heart and prayers go out to your family. Peace be with you Chad.

[patricia1]

I am shocked and soooo sorry to hear about Chad I was really hoping the doctors were wrong. My heart goes out to his fiance, his family and friends .God Bless Pat:(

[Al]

My deepest sympathies go out to Chad's family and friends. He wasn't here long but will be missed.AL.

[Meg1]

Gosh, I hate to hear this--I didn't even know Chad was on a vent. I first traded posts with him on another (non-ALS) board in mid-January. He had originally been diagnosed with MMN and was experiencing what he thought was slight improvement with IVIG treatment. At the time, his doctor and infusion nurse still were telling him he had MMN but their information about ALS was not accurate. I gave him the right info and directed him over here.

This is just about the fastest progression I've ever heard of in a young person. RIP, Chad.

[stevef]

my thoughts and prays go out to chads fiance and his family this is so sad. It just goes and shows you how this disease effects everyone who has it differently. 34 is to young to die and something has to be done to help stop this disease. he is in a better place and god bless him and everyone who now misses him :cry:

[Rhonda]

So sorry to hear the news of Chad passing. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. God Bless, Rhonda

[Jamiet]

Oh my god,

Chad had become a really good friend of mine, we had been communicating via skype to one another and i had just spoken to him last week at the clinic. I'm speechless. I've never seen anything this fast.

Does anyone know the arrangements, i would like to send flowers?

Rgds,

Jamie

[ltr]

My words can't even express the sadness I feel for the loss of Chad. It is hard to believe he is gone. He had sent me information and tried to help figure out my problems even when his were so very bad. From the little I knew of him, he was truly a giving person. I will miss hearing from his again. My deepest sympathy to his family, fiancee and friends. Leslie

[edna may]

We in the ALS chat room received the unfortunate news that Chad-FL has passed away.
Yesterday morning he decided with his fiancee and family by his side to remove vent/bipap. This young man (34 years) had barely gotten past a first dx and had just returned from the Mayo clinic to learn he had a very fast progression of ALS. His breathing deteriorated while at the clinic. He was to be married this Saturday.
So, Kelli if u read this please know he loved you very much and we will all miss him.
Chad is listed as CBOWMAN.
My heart and prayers go out to your family. Peace be with you Chad.
There are no words to say to Chads family & Fiance, that will lesson the grief. Just know we really care.EM

[edna may]

We in the ALS chat room received the unfortunate news that Chad-FL has passed away.
Yesterday morning he decided with his fiancee and family by his side to remove vent/bipap. This young man (34 years) had barely gotten past a first dx and had just returned from the Mayo clinic to learn he had a very fast progression of ALS. His breathing deteriorated while at the clinic. He was to be married this Saturday.
So, Kelli if u read this please know he loved you very much and we will all miss him.
Chad is listed as CBOWMAN.
My heart and prayers go out to your family. Peace be with you Chad.
There are no words to say to Chads family & Fiance, that will lesson the grief. Just know we really care.EM

[BWk]

I was out in the forest today and I was thinking how peaceful it is here, but I suppose heaven is even more peaceful and no more suffering up there. Must say I was shocked to read this tonight of his passing and so fast. My heart goes out to the family. Barry

[Paty]

May He Rest In Peace, My Deepest Condolences To His Fiancee And Family.
God Bless Him

Paty
Husband's Caregiver Dx 10/17/05
Baja California, Mexico

[CindyM]

This is terrible news. Chad reached out to me when I was unnerved and expecting bad news at my own appointment. It is amazing that he was able to be so kind and thoughtful to others even as this disease was taking him from us. We corresponded privately and I feel like I have lost a friend. I know he was looking forward to marrying the woman he loved. To Kelli and his family, I am so sorry for your loss. We feel it too and knew Chad for just a short time.

Warmest wishes to you all, Cindy

[paula-jane]

I'm shocked and so very sad today to read of Chad's passing. This happened too fast.. and to such a young man. He grabbed a hold of us.. with his youth and strength. My heart goes out to his fiancee and his family.

[nho1]

I am completed deflated by this news. So sorry to hear and sad for the people that loved Chad. I have to say news like this scares the hell out of me.

[AlmasDaddy]

BOWMAN, Chad, 34, of Tampa, passed away Monday, April 2, 2007. He was preceded in death by his brother, Shane, and is survived by his parents, Brian and Brenda Bowman of Auburn, Ala. The family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. Thursday at Blount & Curry Funeral Home, 605 S. MacDill Ave. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, April 6, at Hyde Park United Methodist Church, 500 W. Platt St. Those who so desire may make memorial contributions to The ALS Association, Florida Chapter, 5005 W. Laurel St., Suite 110, Tampa, FL 33607. Please sign the online guestbook at www.blountcurry.com

[duplinwino]

Such shocking news... my thoughts and prayers are with his family.

[liz]

What a blow! My heart goes out to Chad's family and fiancé. From diagnosis to death in just a few weeks - this one's hard to swallow.

Liz

[Jamiet]

I am going to order flowers this afternoon for him. If you want your name put on it, please send me your name, otherwise, i will send them from everyone in the forum.

[hope]

We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Chad will be dearly missed. This is so sad.

Hope.

[anne]

I was completely shocked when I read the news about Chad's passing. My deepest sympathies go out to Chad's family and friends. I am sure he will be missed by many.
Rest in Peace Chad. Anne

[nsmith555]

My prayers and thoughts are with the loved ones of this brave young man.
Nicki

[hboyajian]

I am deeply saddened by the loss of Chad. He was a caring and honest person who gave to others even when he was suffering himself. My sympathy goes to his family, his fiance, and his friends. May his spirit and his memory comfort you. Sincerely, Holly

[JACKIEMAX]

I Have Not Been To The Forum Lately Due To My Husband's New Symptoms, And When I Got Here This Morning, The News Of Chad's Passing Just Took My Breath Away. My Husband Has Limb Onset Als, And Now He Is Losing Strengh In His Hands, And We Were All Upset About That; Now I Read This And Am So Shocked.

I Remember Writing Chad Once When He Asked Was It Ok For Us To Lie To Him About What Was Happening To Him, And I Wrote Back And Told Him No, The Truth Was Imperative And To Hang In There.

Thirty-four Years Old Is So Very Young With A Life Ahead To Live, Explore, And Experience.

My Deepest Condolensces.

Jackie

[sharona]

I was so shocked to read about Chad's passing. May God give his fiance & family loving peace knowing that he is no longer suffering. I lost my only child to cancer at age 43.He lived 6mos after being diagnosed & the pain was terrible. I believe with all my heart that God needed him in heaven. It's been 4yrs & the pain is still with me but I will never let his memory die.Now my husband is still trying to get a diagnosis the neuro first said ALS now he is back tracking, but still say's it's some kind of neuro spinal problem our next step is the University. It's been almost a year. May God bless everyone on this site you are all an inspiration
Sharon

[Beebe]

I just posted recently to Chad when he spoke of getting married, I'm so sad and at a loss for words. How quickly we have lost a young man. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Fondly, Beebe

[tabney]

:cry: :cry: :cry:

[Willow]

I am not a regular poster here but have read many of the posts.....Chads was one in particular that caught my attention and heart. I cannot imagine the sorrow his family is going through....may they find peace in knowing that Chad no longer suffers and is free to walk or run so many paths in heaven.
Also I'm sure his sudden passing is unnerving for all those suffering with this disease, as with Chads family.....my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

[ptich]

It is shocking news. The only thing that could give his family some kind of comfort is the realization that god was merciful to him by shortening his suffering.

[zac111]

my heart goes out to chads family and my heart is deeply sad for him and i can only pray that they find a cure soon.