[NJSBMWR] Harold Gantz

[Don Eilenberger]

Dear Members,

Pete Lisco, a friend and New Sweden member posted the following to the 
New Sweden mailing list earlier today.

> Harold Gantz, our dear friend and longtime New Sweden member is coming 
> to the end of his battle with cancer.  He put up a good fight for 13 
> years but despite his gallant efforts, he is in the end stage of the 
> disease. We visited him yesterday and though in good spirits he is 
> very fatigued.   Harold is truly one of the good guys.
>
> We ask you to keep Harold, his wife Sara and their family in your 
> thoughts and prayers.
>
> I am also posting this to the forum in “Club Members Only”.  Harold 
> can see it if you want to reply.
>
> Pete & Sharon Lisko 

I received an email from Harold Wednesday AM telling me of his decision 
to enter home hospice at this time. He feels all that can be done has 
been done. I wasn't certain if he wanted this to go public, so I only 
shared it with a few people who have known Harold for a long time. Many 
new club members may not know Harold since he hasn't been too active 
over the past few years for rather obvious reasons. What most current 
members, even longer term members may not remember - Harold has been a 
member of the club since April 1st, 1995. That's 33 years of loyal 
membership. He has always considered the NJSBMWR his "home" club.

I know that Harold is, as Pete said, very fatigued. He might like to 
hear from you via email. His email is: hmgantz at gmail.com  I wouldn't 
necessarily expect a reply since I suspect even that is quite an effort 
for him.

Harold mentioned he would be posting a for-sale notice for his KLR650 
shortly. If you are interested or know anyone who is - please keep it in 
mind.

As Pete said - Harold has been consistently - one of the good guys. 
Someone I'm proud to call a friend. His wry sense of humor never fails 
to get a laugh out of me, as he sees the ironic much as I do.

-- 
Don Eilenberger
deilenberger at gmail.com