OT- 2013 Iditarod

[CuseTroop]

Man, was wild reading through this thread again. I'm glad a few of you were just as excited as me to follow my friend during this great race.

I got a call last night, Rudy's family suspects he only has a week or so left with us. He beat cancer a little over a year ago, but it took a lot out of him. The cancer came back this fall, and the treatment has really been taking a toll on him. I'm going to fly down to Wasilla tomorrow to spend as much time as I can with him. I'll be sure to remind him about all the Syracuse fans that were pulling for him in his last Iditarod.

I'm really gonna miss this guy.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Man, was wild reading through this thread again. I'm glad a few of you were just as excited as me to follow my friend during this great race.

I got a call last night, Rudy's family suspects he only has a week or so left with us. He beat cancer a little over a year ago, but it took a lot out of him. The cancer came back this fall, and the treatment has really been taking a toll on him. I'm going to fly down to Wasilla tomorrow to spend as much time as I can with him. I'll be sure to remind him about all the Syracuse fans that were pulling for him in his last Iditarod.

I'm really gonna miss this guy.

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So sorry to hear about your friend. This was a great thread. Cancer sucks. Very sad.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

Jesus. I saw the notice in my alerts and was immediately afraid it was going to be something like this. I'm so sorry to read this brother. I wish I had the chance to meet him when I was up there. I'll be thinking of you both.

 

[hungrychuck]

Sorry to hear this man.

Always nice when you check in, regret that it's a sad occasion this time.

Wish you an otherwise happy, if belated, new year.

 

[kuethstheman]

Awful!

 

[cuseattle]

Man, was wild reading through this thread again. I'm glad a few of you were just as excited as me to follow my friend during this great race.

I got a call last night, Rudy's family suspects he only has a week or so left with us. He beat cancer a little over a year ago, but it took a lot out of him. The cancer came back this fall, and the treatment has really been taking a toll on him. I'm going to fly down to Wasilla tomorrow to spend as much time as I can with him. I'll be sure to remind him about all the Syracuse fans that were pulling for him in his last Iditarod.

I'm really gonna miss this guy.

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In the same week you said you don't smile much in pictures, you sure both have big ones in that top pic.

 

[DCCuse]

Man, was wild reading through this thread again. I'm glad a few of you were just as excited as me to follow my friend during this great race.

I got a call last night, Rudy's family suspects he only has a week or so left with us. He beat cancer a little over a year ago, but it took a lot out of him. The cancer came back this fall, and the treatment has really been taking a toll on him. I'm going to fly down to Wasilla tomorrow to spend as much time as I can with him. I'll be sure to remind him about all the Syracuse fans that were pulling for him in his last Iditarod.

I'm really gonna miss this guy.

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Adam, So very very sorry. My heart goes out to you and Rudy.s family and friends.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

All, please join me in offering condolences to our friend Adam (CuseTroop ) on the passing of his friend Rudy. Just saw that he succumbed to his illness.

RIP Rudy.

 

[CuseTroop]

All, please join me in offering condolences to our friend Adam (CuseTroop ) on the passing of his friend Rudy. Just saw that he succumbed to his illness.

RIP Rudy.

Thanks man.

Flew down and was able to spend the weekend with him. I got to laugh with my friend, share a couple beers. One last trip to his cabin. I sat and listened while his buddies shared stories of their mushing days, trapping days, and just surviving Alaska. I wish I could have recorded it all. He’ll be missed by many

 

[CuseTroop]

I randomly came across this thread tonight, accidentally hit the "find threads" button instead of the "new posts" button. What a ride that Iditarod was! I think about my buddy Rudy every single day.

This year's Iditarod is quickly approaching. Since it's looking like a boring March for us, maybe we should try an Iditarod pool. Random draw for mushers or something lol idk. I'm in if you folks are.

Hope everyone is well.