I had a chance to talk to Don Mason briefly this afternoon, he ask me to tell all of you his mother has taken a turn for the worst and is in intensive care with a poor prognosis. He will be away from all communications until things get better.

Hank

Hank....Our prayers and thoughts are with him...may she get well ..you only have one mother and I know that he is worring very much for her....we are there if he needs anything......
Tony Rome

Hank:

Thanks for taking the time to let the rest of us know. My prayers tonight will include Mrs. Mason and Don.

All my best, RICE (The Lone Arranger)

Thanks, Hank. My thoughts and prayers will be with Don, his mother, and his family.

Glenn

Don, keeping you, your Mom, and your family in my prayers. - Scott

My thoughts and prayers are with Don and his family.

-Linda

Prayers will be coming from all around the world,mike

I don't pray, But I hope for the best for your mother and you Don.

I do pray...and I am praying for Don, his mother and Susan.
Eddie

We are with you Don.

Same here, Don.

Russ

Same here in Brazil,Don

Regards
Chico

Don ... you and your family are remembered in our prayers ....
t.

Don,you and your family in my thoughts.

Al

Don may God bless and watch over your family!

Don....we are ALL in your corner.
My thoughts to your mother & your family during this difficult time.

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Thank you so much for your prayers and good thoughts.
Unfortunately my mother appears to have irreversible brain damage. She was in the hospital being treated for stomach problems and appeared to be making progress. Then early Saturday morning the nurse found her not breathing. They were able to get her heart started and get her breathing again, but apparently she went too long without oxygen to her brain.
I'll be meeting with the doctors later today to discuss when to stop the life support systems. She is not in any distress, but is on a ventilator to help her breath and Dopemin to control her blood pressure. The doctors agree that she will not survive without the life support, but there are a serious of legal tests and steps they must go through, once life support has begun.
The still do not know what caused her heart to stop. Tests reflect no heart attack and no stroke.

Please remember with me. My mother was an accomplished classical pianist and organist and contributed countless hours over close to 75 years by playing for church, funerals and weddings. My first exposure to music was when I sat on her lap and "played" the huge Hammond C3 church organ. We always had a piano in our house. She spent 40 years in the banking industry and ended her career as the head of a savings and loan association, one of the first women to accomplish this.
She has had a full and happy life for 84 years, and I know she will be even happier in the next life.
Thanks for letting me share this with you. It is a trying time for us.
Don

Don....your mother sounds like a wonderful woman and it's easy to see where the talent in the family came from....I am soo very sorry for your loss, just try to think of this as a permanent gig for her playing with beautiful harps where the Angels gather
try to stay strong amigo.....God Bless..
Tony Rome

Don:

Times like these I remember what my father tried to teach me, Rejoice son do not greave, she's going to a better place, her work is done, and no more pain and suffering, she will be happy reuniting with her family and meeting her maker;

Hard to do, you will be sad, but be happy for her, and try to follow her teachings.

Your friends and family are your comfort.......Pose

My prayers are with Don and his family.

Armando

Don......
be strong.....your mom sounds like a very wonderful woman.....
Im praying for ya my friend.

I do have you and your family in my prayers.....

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You and your family are in our thoughts.

Scott & Jen

Don, my deepest sympathies to you, your Mother, and your family.

"loungelyzard's" words are words you and your family can take comfort in. I can only hope that my years are as plentiful as your mother's are.

My prayers are with you Don.

Best regards,
Mike


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Don,
Our prayers go up for you and your family in this dificult time when you must make these decisions. Let go and LET GOD.
Bill and Jann Forrest
BEBOP

I do have you and your family in my prayers.....

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Don
My feelings and thoughts are very much with you. I have gone through the same agony when my son was brain damaged in a road accident earlier this year and the family had the terrible decision of agreeing to turn off the life support system. Memories and faith are a support, but I understand how difficult it is.
Regards
Keith

Don,
My eyes filled with tears as you described your dear mom. You have wonderful memories to cherish. I pray God will grant you and your family the peace only He can give at a time like this.

Tim

May G-d guide your family through this with peace. It is great that you are able to look at your mother's life and see that it was special and meaningful. Chony.

Hi Don,

you and your family are in my prayers.

Eric

Don, hoping the best for you and your family,mothers are precious , so god bless. best regards ,benno

At 6:00 a.m. today, my mother left us. She was still on life support, but her heart just quit beating. It was peaceful and she was not in distress.
Thank you again for your kindness, my friends.
Don

Hi Don
May I send to you my heartfelt condolences.
Your mother was certainly a wonderful person and surely an inspiration to you.
I hope the grief you must now feel is quick to resolve itself into happiness that you were a part of her wondrous life and soon you will be able to enjoy the thoughts that remain as precious memories .
my thoughts are with you.
Eddie Johnson

Don:

Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, you have my sympathy. The loss of a loved one is always difficult especially when it is a parent. Your mom certainly was a wonderful woman and great inspiration to you.

DonM, expressing deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Have comfort knowing your Mom's now safely at peace in heaven now. Her inspirational spirit lives on here on earth as well, thru you and your family. - Scott

Don....Please add my condolences on the loss of your mother....I'm sure that most of us here have gone through the same pain
and can surely feel yours...we are all grieving with you because we are all family
here and are here for you.....
Tony Rome

Don ... I lost my mom in Feb 04 at the age of 91 yrs ... fortunately her passing was peaceful ... she was my musical inspiration as she was a singer (non-professional) and performed for her senior club the Christmas before she died ... It's tough, but at least we can reflect on the good life they had ...
t.

Don,

I'm sorry for your loss...
My sympathies & condolences.

DON, sorry to hear the loss of your mother, my condolences go out to you and family, best regards , BENNo

Don,

My deepest sympathy for your loss. Your Mom sounded like an inspiration to everyone who knew her. I hope your grief and your families grief, is short lived and that memories of your Mom's wonderful life fill your heart every day.

Sincerely,

Linda Fustini

Don,

I'm very sorry to hear this. My condolences to you and your family.

-mike

my condolences on the loss of your mother

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

My memories and pray's are with Don an his family.
regards,
notlos

Don,

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother.

Glenn

Don,

Carol and I wish to express our condolences on the loss of your mother.

Gary

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Travlin' Easy

Don,
My deepest condolences to you and your family.

That is very sad news Don. All my sympathy goes out to you and your family. She will continue to live on in your memories. She is at peace now and can feel no more pain.

My sincere condolences Don. I hope she is in a better place now.
Theodore

Don,
my most sincere condolences to you and your family.

Do,
My sincer condolences to you and your family

My deepest condolences to you and your family. Vic.

Don,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. God Bless.

You have the memories and the love, nothing can ever take those away. God bless you.

renig

Don,

Pat and I wish to express our condolences on the loss of your mom.

Tom

Don.

I want send you my fraternal condolences.

Chico

My deepest sympathy to you at this very sad time... John(jdx)

Don...
I join all your other friends here and extend my sympathy and condolences on the loss of your mother.
Eddie

May she rest in peace. She sure is in good hands now. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Claude

DonM, I am sorry to hear about your loss.
My deepest sympathy goes out to you & your family.
Denny

Don

I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. May she rest in peace for eternity.

Tom G.

Dear friends, I want you to know how much your thoughts, prayers and good wishes have meant to me during the past week. We had the funeral today with our family and close friends attending. It was a truly wonderful send-off, and I'm certain my mother appreciated it, as I appreciate you.
Don

Don
Please accept my condolences. I have been there too with both my parents.
Terry

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Terry
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Don,

My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Armando.