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Hi Guys:
I don't know how many of your are aware of this...but...let's keep David and Wendee in our thoughts. Unk Rod ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello all, I have some bad news to report regarding David Levy. First of all, as a physician I would never disclose private confidential information. On talking with Wendee (David's wife) this morning, as the "news" is already out, she stated it is OK to inform all of you of the current status and thus avoid speculation and misinformation. David had a right hemisphere stroke sometime in past week. It is a deep white matter tissue stroke, so symptoms were actually somewhat subtle, but CT scan is clear, he did have a stroke. The good news is ultrasound shows no significant blockages in carotid arteries, so no surgery is needed. An MRA scan is tomorrow looking for any hidden issues such as aneurysm's etc. He is on aspirin, and recovering. He had been recovering from spinal surgery from October, had a setback with a bout of tachycardia, set of by a respiratory problem. He was nearly recovered from all of this when the Stroke occurred. I had the pleasure of visiting David and Wendee at their home just 2 weeks ago, and at that time David was finally feeling well and getting his strength back, in fact we observed together most of the night. Fortunately, though he has some left arm weakness, the prognosis should be good. (pending further studies). Recovery should ensue (yet again for him), and aspirin therapy may be all that is needed. It is always hard to discuss a close friend dispassionately, but I will speak for all here and wish him a speedy recovery, and an end to a seemingly long string of health setbacks he has had to endure. Our thoughts go Wendee as well, who as I am sure you understand, is worried sick and has her hands full. Please do not flood her mailbox with e-mails as she is really quite busy right now, but cards of sympathy by close friends out there I am sure will be appreciated by David and Wendee. Mario Motta, MD |
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David Levy
"RMOLLISE" wrote in message oups.com... Hi Guys: I don't know how many of your are aware of this...but...let's keep David and Wendee in our thoughts. Unk Rod Who's David Levy? |
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micky wrote:
"RMOLLISE" wrote in message oups.com... Hi Guys: I don't know how many of your are aware of this...but...let's keep David and Wendee in our thoughts. Unk Rod Who's David Levy? Google is your friend. Don't be afraid. -- jeff |
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David Levy
micky wrote:
"RMOLLISE" wrote in message oups.com... Hi Guys: I don't know how many of your are aware of this...but...let's keep David and Wendee in our thoughts. Unk Rod Who's David Levy? A member of our community and a famous amateur astronomer. More than that, he is a fellow human being going through a tough period, as is his wife. Bob |
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David Levy
And even while in my own battle I can very well remember the event that put
his name and another's name in the headlines back in the 1990's along with a comet and the planet Jupiter too. Afterall the names of Shoemaker/Levy and the event with the planet Jupiter are fully recorded in History and by the HST and a Space craft heading to Jupiter too. -- There are those who believe that life here, began out there, far across the universe, with tribes of humans, who may have been the forefathers of the Egyptians, or the Toltecs, or the Mayans. Some believe that they may yet be brothers of man, who even now fight to survive, somewhere beyond the heavens. The Lone Sidewalk Astronomer of Rosamond Telescope Buyers FAQ http://home.inreach.com/starlord Sidewalk Astronomy www.sidewalkastronomy.info The Church of Eternity http://home.inreach.com/starlord/church/Eternity.html "Bob Schmall" wrote in message ... micky wrote: "RMOLLISE" wrote in message oups.com... Hi Guys: I don't know how many of your are aware of this...but...let's keep David and Wendee in our thoughts. Unk Rod Who's David Levy? A member of our community and a famous amateur astronomer. More than that, he is a fellow human being going through a tough period, as is his wife. Bob |
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Ohhh.. the Jupiter DL. Most unfortunate. He was from Canada I think.
" Hi Guys: I don't know how many of your are aware of this...but...let's keep David and Wendee in our thoughts. Unk Rod Who's David Levy? A member of our community and a famous amateur astronomer. More than that, he is a fellow human being going through a tough period, as is his wife. Bob |
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"micky" wrote in message news:VXKwh.27825$Oa.5591@edtnps82...
"RMOLLISE" wrote in message oups.com... Hi Guys: I don't know how many of your are aware of this...but...let's keep David and Wendee in our thoughts. Unk Rod Who's David Levy? A prolific science writer, lecturer and accomplished comet hunting astronomer. He's written about 30 books, writes columns for S&T and has science columns appearing in weekly newspaper magazines. -- Rick Evans --------------------------------------------------------------- Lon -71° 04' 35.3" Lat +42° 11' 06.7" |
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David Levy
On Feb 2, 5:10 pm, "Rick Evans"
wrote: A prolific science writer, lecturer and accomplished comet hunting astronomer. He's written about 30 books, writes columns for S&T and has science columns appearing in weekly newspaper magazines. Let me add to David's other attibutes, "genuinely nice guy." Unk Rod |
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David Levy
On 2007-02-02 12:57:09 -0500, "micky" said:
"RMOLLISE" wrote in message oups.com... Hi Guys: I don't know how many of your are aware of this...but...let's keep David and Wendee in our thoughts. Unk Rod Who's David Levy? You're kidding right???? Get well soon David! |
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On 2007-02-02 09:57:27 -0500, "RMOLLISE" said:
Please do not flood her mailbox with e-mails as she is really quite busy right now, but cards of sympathy by close friends out there I am sure will be appreciated by David and Wendee. Mario Motta, MD Got an address Rod? I wish him all the best. |
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