What’s going on with Pam

Pam, you were the first to welcome me. I bought a strap based on your recommendations. I wish we could have conversed more. Godspeed to you.

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Pammy @PamPurrs

You are so loved here on the forum and we are so appreciative of the light and love you brought. From your service to our country in Viet Nam, to the life you lived, to the wisdom, instruction, and friendship you brought here on the forum, we are all so much better because you were here!!!

The old hymn by The Gaithers says,
“God sent His son, they called Him Jesus. He came to love, heal, and forgive. He lived and died to BUY MY PARDON, An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives.

Because He lives, I can face tomorrow. Because He lives, all fear is gone.
Because I know He holds the future.
And life is worth living just because He lives.”

I don’t know why bad things happen to good people. All I can do is put my faith and trust in Jesus, and believe with childlike faith that I will see you again one day, as I am reminded of God’s word which tells us in Romans 6:23, “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.”

B - A - B - G…forever in our hearts!!!

Love ya,

JD

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I love this.

BABG!!

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Pam, it seems just about every day I find a new topic or comment from you that is just the nugget I need. Thank you so much for your legacy. I’ll miss you.

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@PamPurrs All my love to you and Sara! Thank you for the videos, the advice, the fun and everything else! I am so happy I met you. You and Sara both gave a 100% and it makes me happy to see that. Ride on, BadAssBassGal! :pbass: :jbass: :metal:

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Hi all,

A message from Sara…

Also, if anyone is interested…

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Pam,
You don’t know me, but I feel like I know you through so many of the helpful posts, covers, and tutorials you’ve shared on these forums. I have a feeling many folks share your sentiment that this is their favorite place to be. You and your graduating class are largely to thank for making these forums a fun, friendly and welcoming resource on the otherwise often antagonistic world wide web. Peace and comfort to you and your loved ones. (Both in the flesh and virtual)

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I clicked on the Go Fund Me link just now- there is an update with unfortunate news.

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Yes, Pam is expected to pass any time now.

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It is so hard and takes so much guts for Sara to send Pam into a care facility.

This happened with my aunt and it was heart-wrenching but gave her the best possible care under the circumstances. And it helped my uncle, he was terrified and helpless otherwise.

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Hi Pam, I am very new here in this community and haven’t had the pleasure of meeting you but can see that you have made a positive impact here. Please know we all care about you and yours. Praying for you and hope you can find peace and comfort knowing what an impact you have made. God Bless.

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Well - can’t really say anything as even being a f.ckn grown man I’m very close to crying. I have been around for less than 2 years but still read a lot, kinda know (or rather: feel) some fellow bassists around and Pam is for sure one of a kind in the best way. Nothing like this should happen even to the worsts - and still it happens to the bests sometime, so….
Be at peace, be yourself as been here as well, there’s already quite a band up there: say hi to them for us, we’ll join sometime later.
Damn it.

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Update from Sara….

Good mmorning Pam is still with us boy she is tough cookie that’s my honey!
I’m hanging it there.

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Yeah, saw Sara’s report on the gofundme pages. Good to see there’s been a good response on that for her.

Very much in my thoughts.

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Anders is a fellow Vietnam vet….

Being former Military, we all signed up giving our government a lifetime “Free to Use” pass to our lives serving this country…. Anders is taking time right now to make peace with her human life…. This is a very special time that all military Veterans take to heart….

She will truly and forever be “Welcomed Home” when she is ultimately ready to make that transition….

Until Valhalla……

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Only just saw this!

Thank you for being Pam , the straight shooter no bullshit person that has not only made me so welcome here over the years but countless others. You are a real inspiration.
I’m not good at this stuff but just thankful I had the privilege to know you.

And Sara, my thoughts are with you at this heartbreaking time

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I’m just sitting here in my car listening to “Darkest Days” by Black Label Society and can do nothing but cry for y’all. I’m so so sorry Sara that you and Pam are going through this. Just horrible. Thoughts and prayers are still with you two. Big hugs

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With much gratitude, honor and respect, thank you, Pam. You will brighten the beyond. Love to you on your journey. Prayers to all.

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Dear Pam,

All that can be said was already said better than what I could say.

Will never forget our late night conversations and your immense aura in this little haven on the internet.

See you on the other side!

Lots of love,
Gonçalo

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Almost two weeks ago the hospice nurses were telling Sara that @PamPurrs will go ‘anytime now’.

For those of you that know Pam, she did EVERYTHING her way, and she sure as hell isn’t dying on anyone elses timetable. The nurses are in awe that she is still breathing, although shallow and unresponsive. #badassbassgal til the day she decides to die!

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