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This section is to remember all cancer victims regardless of the type of cancer they had. If you would like to put the name and or picture of someone you know in our memory section, please send us an email. |
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Shannon McKeon Shannon was from West Haven, Conneticut, and was the first person Meghan "adopted" in her desire to help someone reach their mountaintop. Shannon was 18 years old when she was admitted to the Fred Hutchinson in Seattle for a transplant. While Meghan and Shannon never met (Meghan came home from Seattle in early October and Shannon arrived the end of that month), they talked as much as possible by phone. Shannon wanted to go to college and be a marine biologist, to get married and have children, to live a long and happy life. Shannon died on Christmas Eve of 2005 from her battle with leukemia. Meghan now wears Shannon's name on a bracelet that will remain forever as a reminder to Meghan that we must never give up in our fight against cancer. Shannon remains alive as a shinning star from above who will guide all of us in our fight for a cure. |
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IN MEMORIAM Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Member of Meghan’s Mountain Advisory Board
He was my friend for over 25 years. I would like to share a story with you that I think Bill would not mind my now telling. And if he did, I would tell it anyway. By circumstance I spent an evening and a night with him, and then took him to his radiation therapy the next day. We talked about many things. While Bill and Meghan's cancer were different, there mountain was the same. Bill told me that he was thinking of stepping down from the Kentucky Supreme Court because he knew this would be a long and difficult battle. I tried to persuade him not to because I believed he needed something to fight for, besides, I knew how much he loved his work. I asked him if the Court could pick a temporary replacement, to which he told me no. I suggested that he simply vote with those judges that shared his philosphy, that no one would know, and if they did, no one would care while he battled his disease. He looked at me with this wonderful smile, perhaps knowing why I was suggesting this, and simply said, " I was elected by the people, and if I cannot serve them, then I have no other choice". Bill shortly thereafter stepped down. It was then that I knew God had privileged me to know this wonderful, caring, loving man, who in a time of his own greatest battle, thought of those who he served and not of himself. Can we ever ask for more? I think not. Jerry |
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Bruno Nardi Bruno arrived at the Fred Hutchinson the same time as Meghan, both with leukemia and both needing a transplant. They became instant friends. You could not help but love this funny, intelligent, loving person from Canada who always ended a sentence with "eh?". Meghan never figured out whether that was part of his Canadian "habits" or whether it was something he developed over the years, but regardless, he was a very special person and friend. Meghan and Bruno made a promise that they would return the same time for their one year checkup in July of 2006. They talked by phone and both made arrangements to arrive the same week. Bruno never made it to Seattle because he relapsed and died shortly before his one year anniversary of his transplant. We shall never forget our dear friend and our purpose in reaching out until there is a cure. |
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Cheryl Brawner Cheryl Brawner, from Louisville, Kentucky, was 51 years old when she died from leukemia. Cheryl's initial diagnosis was made shortly after Meghan returned from Seattle, and Cheryl was the first person in Louisville to call Meghan to help her up her mountaintop. Cheryl and Meghan shared dreams of a better and brighter tomorrow. Unfortunately Cheryl's dreams did not come true. After a courageous battle to live Cheryl passed away, leaving many friends and a wonderful husband named Bob. What is ironic about Cheryl's story is that, before she was ever diagnosed with leukemia, she was a member of Team in Training of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, those wonderful people that collect funds and enter marathons so that others will have a chance at life. We continue Cheryl’s dreams of a cancer free world. |
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DANIELLE DESENSI This is my sister, the one who God called to become his angel. She now gives me the strength to continue my journey to find that cure, and to reach out and touch each person that I can who is climbing a mountain to life in their fight against cancer. I remember the first time I saw Danielle after she was admitted to Jewish Hospital with a diagnosis of AML--Leukemia. I remember walking into that room, the same floor I was on in the same hospital, when I was diagnosed with the same disease. How beautiful she was, so innocent, so longing for life. I knew instantly that she and I would be bound forever as sisters in the fight for life. I remember the first time I met her family, what loving, caring, wonderful people who would always be by her side to let her know how much she was loved. I don't know why some people have to die from cancer. I really don't understand cancer at all. That may be strange for me to say, but it is the truth. You see, I just don't know why innocent, young people must leave this earth without the opportunity to go to college, get married, have children, expierence all the things you expect them to do in a lifetime. That is what puzzles me and will always be a question in my mind. But I cannot stop and ponder that question when I know that there is so much work to be done, so much love that has to be felt by one who climbs this crazy mountain like mine. You cannot climb it alone. That I understand. I just have to make everyone else understand it as well. I miss my sister, I really do. I wish I had more time to get to know her, to laugh with her, to go out and see what this world is really all about. But that will not happen. I must accept that. I have no other choice. I ask God each day for strength to continue my journey. Last night he gave me a sign of what needs to be done. A strength to continue to reach, and to make people understand that they must reach with me in order to find that cure and bring that love and hope to each person that needs us. My angel had her fundraising event last night. The one she was going to have before she passed away. I was with her family and many friends that gathered to pay tribute to her by raising money to pay bills and to help reach out to others. I received one of the greatest honor's of my life, besides God's gift of allowing me to continue my work. Danielle's family introduced me to all the people that were there. They allowed me the honor of telling how much I loved Danielle and of how she has become my strength to continue my dreams. All the proceeds of this event, after expenses, are to go to Meghan's Mountain Charitable Foundation, Inc. They tell me that is what Danielle would have wanted. My advisory board and I will find a very special way to honor my sister, but I will also honor her by continuing my journey. And with God's help each of you will climb with me. |
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Alan was one of Jerry Steinberg's closest friends who passed away in his fight against cancer on April 22, 2007 leaving behind a sister, two son's, grandchildren who adored him and hundreds of friends. A most interesting individual, Alan rode motorcycles(at the age of 72), piloted airplanes and was incredibly talented in making glass and metal sculptures. A pharmacist by trade, he recently retired from the Kroger Pharmacy where he was the general manager. Jerry spent many days with Alan in his fight for life, and was by his side when he passed. His love for life will be an inspiration to all who continue the fight to find that cure. Meghan's Mountain has lost a very special friend, "brother" and supporter. He shall always remain in our hearts and be our strength to continue our journey. |
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Meghan and Jonnae Taylor After a long battle with leukemia Jonnae passed away at the age of 16 |
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After a three year battle with leukemia 7 year old Chloe Newman of Indiana passed away |
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Meghan’s Mountain also remembers: |
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Jefferson Circuit Judge Ellen Ewing Pauline Bartucci John L. Wheatley Denise Fleck Gary Ashby Bari Wolynn (Meghan's cousin) John Piotrowski Irv Klempner Jeanette Heintz Brian Shawler Dr Jim Holtman Isabella Jade Humbert (2yrs. old) Sean Robinson, age 8 Danielle Mueller Crystal Jeffries, age 11
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