Dan Murphy
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Take a moment, relax, enjoy a life, a birthday, Sylvia's......
Many folks here on the DIS, who have come here in the past 2 1/2 years, are not
familiar with Sylvia, though do see periodic references to her in posts every
now and then, or in memorial clipart in some DIS'ers signatures, like mine
below.
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<b>Sylvia came to the DIS, in early 2000, like most of us,
searching for some Disney answers, and she found the DIS, and likewise, the DIS
found Sylvia. She came, looking to make a magical trip to Disney World, a
spur of the moment trip, for her and her son, Nick, then about 5 years old,
shortly before she was about to restart chemo, due to a recurrence of her breast
cancer, originally diagnosed and treated in mid 1998. Sylvia was able to
go, making lifelong memories for little Nick. Some folks on the DIS, among
them Pete, helped indeed make her and Nick's WDW trip a reality, a magical
memory.
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<b>Shortly after that trip, Sylvia's health, from the ravages of
her breast cancer, slowly deteriorated, with her finally passing away, June 7th,
2001. A very sad day, a sad time here on the DIS for many people. Our friend, Sylvia,
here on the DIS for less that 18 months, and passing away about 2 1/2 years ago,
made a very lasting and indelible impression and memory on so many.
</b>
<b>But <i>today</i>, we celebrate the memory of Sylvia's birth,
42 years ago, January 14th, 1962. A happy day it was. I talked to
Sylvia's mom, Margarete, a few hours ago, so nice to reminisce about her
daughter, Sylvia, our friend.
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<b>In Sylvia's memory, let us all try to do our part in
maintaining good health.
</b>
<b>Make that appointment to get checked up....today</p>
<p align="center"><img src="http://www.dmurphydis2.com/Sylvia/Komen.gif">
<p>Shortly before Sylvia passed away, another young DIS'er, <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">Tink 2300, aka Stephanie, also passed away.
And more recently, we lost Robin and Beverly Lynn, two more young women in the
prime of their lives. Three young children, Nick, Caitlyn and Aryn lost
their mom's way too early in life. Keep their memories alive, Steph,
Sylvia, Robin, Beverly Lynn.</span>
<p><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Here are a few pictures I have of Sylvia that I think give a little insight into this lovely lady, a friend I never met........</span>
<p align="center"><img src="http://www.dmurphydis2.com/Sylvia/Sylvia4_312X450.jpg" width="312" height="450">
<p align="center">This was taken on Sylvia's last birthday while with us, January, 2001, just 5 months
prior to her death. Great smile, no??
<p align="center"><img src="http://www.dmurphydis2.com/Sylvia/Sylvia5_600X413.jpg" width="600" height="413">
<p align="center">Taken about 1 year after diagnosis with Dan, a good friend who
shared with Sylvia in her last couple years, enjoying nature, enjoying life.
<p align="center"><img src="http://www.dmurphydis2.com/Sylvia/Sylvia6_330X450.jpg" width="330" height="450">
<p align="center">This is Christmas of '98, with Nick. Sylvia felt comfortable with
her baldness, a necessary side effect of getting well she said.
<p align="center"><i>A few pictures from Sylvia's healthier days......</i>
<p align="center"><img src="http://www.dmurphydis2.com/Sylvia/Sylvia1_545X450.jpg" width="545" height="450">
<p align="center">This picture is of Sylvia, Nick and Dan's DD, Emma.
<p align="center"><img src="http://www.dmurphydis2.com/Sylvia/Sylvia2_299X450.jpg" width="299" height="450">
<p align="center">What a great picture of a great lady!!!! This picture was taken
about 6 months before she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Sylvia loved the outdoors and animals. She was especially fond of otters.
<p align="center"><img src="http://www.dmurphydis2.com/Sylvia/Sylvia3_600X443.jpg" width="600" height="443">
<p align="center">This one also was taken shortly before she was diagnosed, a great picture of Sylvia and little Nick.
<p align="center"><img src="http://www.dmurphydis2.com/Sylvia/Sylvia7_596X450.jpg" width="596" height="450">
<p align="center">And all throughout her illness, what a strong lady!!!! Anyone see a frown?
Always smiling, that was Sylvia.
A good site to visit, many great items of help here......
<a href="http://www.komen.org/intradoc-cgi/idc_cgi_isapi.dll?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=298">
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation</a>
<p align="center"><img src="http://www.dmurphydis2.com/Sylvia/AvonBear.gif">
<p>Love ya, Syl, Happy Birthday, my friend.
<p>Dan
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<font size="2">Music--<i>Ave Maria</i>, from Disney's <i>Fantasia</i></font>
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Take a moment, relax, enjoy a life, a birthday, Sylvia's......
Many folks here on the DIS, who have come here in the past 2 1/2 years, are not
familiar with Sylvia, though do see periodic references to her in posts every
now and then, or in memorial clipart in some DIS'ers signatures, like mine
below.
</b>
<b>Sylvia came to the DIS, in early 2000, like most of us,
searching for some Disney answers, and she found the DIS, and likewise, the DIS
found Sylvia. She came, looking to make a magical trip to Disney World, a
spur of the moment trip, for her and her son, Nick, then about 5 years old,
shortly before she was about to restart chemo, due to a recurrence of her breast
cancer, originally diagnosed and treated in mid 1998. Sylvia was able to
go, making lifelong memories for little Nick. Some folks on the DIS, among
them Pete, helped indeed make her and Nick's WDW trip a reality, a magical
memory.
</b>
<b>Shortly after that trip, Sylvia's health, from the ravages of
her breast cancer, slowly deteriorated, with her finally passing away, June 7th,
2001. A very sad day, a sad time here on the DIS for many people. Our friend, Sylvia,
here on the DIS for less that 18 months, and passing away about 2 1/2 years ago,
made a very lasting and indelible impression and memory on so many.
</b>
<b>But <i>today</i>, we celebrate the memory of Sylvia's birth,
42 years ago, January 14th, 1962. A happy day it was. I talked to
Sylvia's mom, Margarete, a few hours ago, so nice to reminisce about her
daughter, Sylvia, our friend.
</b>
<b>In Sylvia's memory, let us all try to do our part in
maintaining good health.
</b>
<b>Make that appointment to get checked up....today</p>
<p align="center"><img src="http://www.dmurphydis2.com/Sylvia/Komen.gif">
<p>Shortly before Sylvia passed away, another young DIS'er, <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">Tink 2300, aka Stephanie, also passed away.
And more recently, we lost Robin and Beverly Lynn, two more young women in the
prime of their lives. Three young children, Nick, Caitlyn and Aryn lost
their mom's way too early in life. Keep their memories alive, Steph,
Sylvia, Robin, Beverly Lynn.</span>
<p><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-fareast-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Here are a few pictures I have of Sylvia that I think give a little insight into this lovely lady, a friend I never met........</span>
<p align="center"><img src="http://www.dmurphydis2.com/Sylvia/Sylvia4_312X450.jpg" width="312" height="450">
<p align="center">This was taken on Sylvia's last birthday while with us, January, 2001, just 5 months
prior to her death. Great smile, no??
<p align="center"><img src="http://www.dmurphydis2.com/Sylvia/Sylvia5_600X413.jpg" width="600" height="413">
<p align="center">Taken about 1 year after diagnosis with Dan, a good friend who
shared with Sylvia in her last couple years, enjoying nature, enjoying life.
<p align="center"><img src="http://www.dmurphydis2.com/Sylvia/Sylvia6_330X450.jpg" width="330" height="450">
<p align="center">This is Christmas of '98, with Nick. Sylvia felt comfortable with
her baldness, a necessary side effect of getting well she said.
<p align="center"><i>A few pictures from Sylvia's healthier days......</i>
<p align="center"><img src="http://www.dmurphydis2.com/Sylvia/Sylvia1_545X450.jpg" width="545" height="450">
<p align="center">This picture is of Sylvia, Nick and Dan's DD, Emma.
<p align="center"><img src="http://www.dmurphydis2.com/Sylvia/Sylvia2_299X450.jpg" width="299" height="450">
<p align="center">What a great picture of a great lady!!!! This picture was taken
about 6 months before she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Sylvia loved the outdoors and animals. She was especially fond of otters.
<p align="center"><img src="http://www.dmurphydis2.com/Sylvia/Sylvia3_600X443.jpg" width="600" height="443">
<p align="center">This one also was taken shortly before she was diagnosed, a great picture of Sylvia and little Nick.
<p align="center"><img src="http://www.dmurphydis2.com/Sylvia/Sylvia7_596X450.jpg" width="596" height="450">
<p align="center">And all throughout her illness, what a strong lady!!!! Anyone see a frown?
Always smiling, that was Sylvia.
A good site to visit, many great items of help here......
<a href="http://www.komen.org/intradoc-cgi/idc_cgi_isapi.dll?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=298">
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation</a>
<p align="center"><img src="http://www.dmurphydis2.com/Sylvia/AvonBear.gif">
<p>Love ya, Syl, Happy Birthday, my friend.
<p>Dan
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<font size="2">Music--<i>Ave Maria</i>, from Disney's <i>Fantasia</i></font>
Let's just say that we got severely reprimanded for that particular post!
