(RIP) Nzoner
 

Joe called me yesterday and asked to me post about what is going on.

If you haven't heard, he has been diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer.

Talk about a rock. Guy survives his heart attack, then loses his wife, and now this? It's incredible to me how strong he is...I mean, can you imagine?

They have given him a pain blocker that he says is working well, though he has trouble eating. He had a port installed for chemo.

He is in incredibly good spirits, even though he admitted to me he's tired, he wants to finish the race shining the Light of the Lord to others. He's at peace and I'm proud of how he has handled ALL of this with so much grace.

Please pray for mercy if you would be so kind. He didn't ask me to start this thread so people could feel sorry for him, he asked me because he wanted you all to know that the headstone finally was set in place, he just wasn't up to doing it ( in hospital today), and I don't blame him.


I'd like to thank everyone who donated to this cause. Joe is a special guy a and all those bashes made more than good times, they made lifelong friends. I'll forever be grateful to have known him & Kathy.

Be good to those you love.

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MOD EDIT: Here's a little more detail on Joe's new work:

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Damn. My grandfather had this and it’s terrible.

All the best to Nzoner

You can get through this Joe! Thoughts and prayers.

Edit: We got several Superbowls to enjoy yet

Dang. The man has just had a really rough year. Praying for strength and peace for Joe.

Joe, we all love you, man. Stay in good spirits and may God bless you.

Terrible. My thoughts and prayers to Nzoner and his family and friends.

oh man. Joe my thoughts and prayers are with you.

I was blessed to recently meet Nzoner here in AZ. Tough guy who has dealt with a TON of shit over the last 12-18 months.

Sending prayers and hoping for positive news.

Well shit...This hurts to read.

Prayers sent.

This sucks...

Get well nzoner

Just Wow this man has been through so much. Prayer out and up.

Prayers. You got this. Lots of people thinking of you and praying for you.

Not the thread I wanted to see this morning. He has been through a lot already. Keep your head & your spirits up Joe. Keeping you in my prayers.

Just curious...does he have kids or was it just him and her?

That is an absolutely beautiful grave stone.

Damn! I'm really sorry to hear this. All my best to Joe and hopefully he can stay strong and beat it.

**** cancer.

All the best Joes direction. I can’t even imagine.

Damn what a bitch , prayer’s sent

So sorry to read this. Nzoner is a CP pillar and by all accounts, a truly good person. Praying for you and your family.

So sorry Joe. I will pray for your comfort and know that I will always hold you and Kathy in my heart as the truly wonderful people you are. Much love my friend.

All my love and prayers to Joe. You got this Brother, and we are ALL here for you!

I will be praying for him today.

What a shit year for a great family. Hang in there, Joe.

Prayers sent, you got this!

You’re in my thoughts, man. You’ve got this.

Never lucky enough to have met Joe face to face, but have shared messages with him. Love the guy we’ve prayed for each other. I’m not stopping now.
May God bless you, Joe.
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Don't know you Joe but this hit me right in the gut. Praying hard for you.

Our time here is very brief, it's what we do with it that matters. If life on earth is just a test, it seems like you got an A+. I hope to meet you and your wife in heaven someday.

Thoughts and prayers for sure. This is tough news to hear but everything is in His hands and will work out the way He intends.

**** Cancer! I wish you the best through your fight! My family and I are pulling for you!!!

Prayers for Joe. Glad he is in good spirits, its the only way to go.

One of the great ones on here... Prayers to you and your resilience and spirit is admired

Love the stone. Hate the news.


They do not have kids, but I believe they were fairly active in lives of nieces, nephews, etc.

Thoughts and all best wishes with you man. Headstone is A+++++

They’re calling it at stage 3 at this point, starting chemo treatments next week and possibly radiation later on. He is amazingly positive and going to give it his best shot. Love and prayers, my friend!

Thoughts and Prayers.

Thanks for the updates...

I have no words to describe how incredibly unfair life seems sometimes. Keep your head up, Joe. Positive thoughts and vibes headed your way.

Damn.... Sorry to hear...

And I am sitting here waiting to get a CAT scan.

Never had the pleasure to meet you, but by all accounts , you're A+. Thoughts and prayers.

Hate to hear news like this.
Stay strong-Thoughts and prayers.

prayers up joe. This sucks.

Thoughts and Prayers, Joe.

Nzoner, the Chiefsplanet LEGEND. All hail the king.

You're in my prayers

Damn, get well Joe!

You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Go get'em Joe and kick its ass! We need you around!

God speed in your fight, Nzoner

Be strong Joe. Know everyone here is rooting and praying for you.

Thoughts and Prayers sent .... Great CP member

EVERYONE.

You're the king, Nzoner. Never met you, barely interacted with you but you are beloved. Says a lot about a man. No matter what, know that you'll always be a legend around these parts.

Prayers for you, Joe. Peace be with you.

Jesus... this sucks.

Very sorry to hear that.

Stevie, I don't have any contact with Joe, but if he has some questions or wants to talk about it, let me know. Got a family member going through the same thing.

Thanks SR-
Prayers continue for Joe.

Damn.

Dang. Best wishes to you, Nzoner, and as our friend Bruce Springsteen says, "No retreat, baby, no surrender."

Its tough to find the words for what Joe has had to endure, just one tragedy after another... yet it amazes me that his faith is stronger than ever

God will bless you and you'll get through this, Joe

Prayers up

Very sorry to hear this news. I'll be praying for you Joe.

Ugh, I hate hearing this. Prayers for him.

That's horrible.

More positive vibes heading your way, Joe.

Sorry to hear about this. Totally sucks. Hoping for the best.

Praying for Joe

Thank you for passing on the information Steve. I will be certain he's in my prayers. Much love.

Oh no, thoughts and prayers to Joe. Best wishes to you, Nzoner!

Thoughts and Prayer to Joe....
The guy is a solid rock....

Nzoner, you are dearly loved by God and by your fellows here.

I'm no longer a regular here, but still lurk often. Stevie and Joe are both stand-up guys. Those early bashes at Joe's place helped to make this place. Whatever petty squabbles and differences have emerged are small potatoes compared to character and contributions of Joe, Kathy, and Stevie. Joe and Kathy have been in my thoughts and prayers, and I will pray for mercy and whatever miracles He has in his Plan. God Bless, and thoughts and prayers heading to St. Joe.

Prayers sent to you and your fam!

Prayers for strength and healing! You got this!

Incredibly sad news.

Lighting a candle for Mr. Nzoner.

FAX

Prayers sent

I'm going have to leave the Planet forever if I have to keep reading about the C word. This bumbs me out but sounds like Nzoner is in good spirits so for me that is an inspiration and humbles me.

God speed

I'm really sorry to hear this. God bless you Nzoner, sounds like you're keeping the faith. You got this!!

Much love and respect for Joe. Prayers for you.

This is so depressing. I can't think of a nicer guy than Joe that I've ever met in my life, or anybody who has done more great things for others. All the horrible shit he's had to deal with over the past couple of years..... ****.

Good afternoon all and thank you for the prayers and thoughts.Today is the best day I've had in awhile so wanted to hop on here while the going was good.

I've told my pastor and other friends that after this recent diagnosis I'm officially drooping the E from my name and adding a B instead.For those that don't know this story you can search Job in the Bible and read a quite amazing story.

As Stevie said my spirit is good and I know that's because I have a future hope,you see my take is either way this goes I'M GETTING HEALED,either this side of heaven(with an amazing testimony) or in heaven with my Savior where there will be no more tears of sorrow,no pain and we will know all as we've been known.ALL PROMISES from God's Word.

If it's the latter I just can just hear my dear wife."You already?"
"yes dear and now you get to put up with me for eternity." LMAO

Just a little Nzoner humor there.

Anyhow BIG THANKS again to those of you who donated to Mrs Nzoner's fund which every dime went towards our headstone(which I think turned out amazing) and the reason the Chiefs Planet tribute is on the back.

Lord willing maybe we can have a mellow BASH if someone wants to work on that as it'd be great to see everyone.

God Bless each and all and please remember if you don't know Christ as your personal Savior,I speak from experience when I say He is for real and totally changed my life and can change yours.And please I realize I've had 20 straight months of death and close calls and the like but I'm still here shouting Jesus Is Lord from the rooftops and by His grace will do so until my last breath. God has a plan for each of us and sometimes I wonder if mine wasn't to meet a bunch of hooligan friends like I was and to be radically changed by Jesus so that His light may shine through me to give others hope.

DON'T SHINE SO OTHERS CAN SEE YOU....SHINE SO THAT THROUGH YOU OTHERS CAN SEE HIM

So incredibly good to see a post from you, Joe. We’re all here for you. Prayers for you, my Brother!

Keep it up Joe, we with you man

^gets it^
Prayers my brother
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God bless you brother. What a great warrior for Christ you are. Just amazing to see the strength you're getting from Him. Many of us are striving to become what you so obviously already are. Hope to meet you on the other side Joe - but hope it's a few decades down the line (for both of us). You're truly an inspiration.