Sad news...

[irvinehomeowner]

Most of you may not know him... but he was an IHB regular back in the day and is now known as Lloyd Dobler on OCReader. He recently found out he has cancer and is undergoing chemo:
http://ocreader.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=16448#p16448

Please keep him in your wishes/prayers.

 

[irvinehomeowner]

Lloyd posted a follow-up:
http://ocreader.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=16514#p16514

For those that know him... even though it was sad... it totally exemplifies who he is and I wish him and his family all the best.

 

[25inirvine]

This is sad news, but I never really knew who is who on that board.  What was his screen name on the old IHB?

 

[jvna]

I think Nude.

 

[usctrojancpa]

That is very sad news, my grandfather and aunt both died of cancer.  I wish him all the best.

 

[cubiczirconia]

This is sad news. I think I interacted with him in IHB..
Wish him the best...

 

[traceimage]

Oh man...I don't even really know this guy, and after reading those OCR threads, I'm literally sitting at my computer crying right now. Wishing him all the best.

 

[irvinehomeowner]

So Lloyd went on his vacation but things didn't turn out as planned. In his own words:
http://ocreader.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=17122#p17122

There is some more follow up after that post and I just want to wish him and his family the best again. Life can throw you curves... so live like a homerun.

 

[jvna]

Thanks for the link to the update.  Such a sad situation and horrible about the trip.  But boy, is his mentality amazing.  Extremely generous to share what's going on with everyone.

 

[morekaos]

Bummed.

http://www.drenchen.com/2011/12/in-memorandum.html

 

[irvinehomeowner]

Dang... and he just sent me an email a few days ago.

I will never forget "Donutcare".

 

[usctrojancpa]

May he rest in peace.

 

[cubiczirconia]

This is so sad:-(
Rest in peace..

 

[roundcorners]

very sad indeed, before Christmas and all...  life is truly short and precious; sure have a lot to be thankful for this year and reflect on...  thanks Mike for the reminder...

 

[sgip]

A short but vibrant life. Sad news.

 

[irvinehomeowner]

I forgot to post this yesterday but on January 3rd, Mike Drenchen would have been 41 years old.

He was a very intelligent and passionate individual and I will always remember him for his many contributions that actually helped build the IHB forums (look up Nude Technical Support) and then the OCReader.

Belated Happy Birthday to you Mr. Lloyd Dobler.

For those who are unfamilar with him... you can see a bit of his life on his family blog:
http://www.drenchen.com