Today I regrettably have to pass on some terrible news. Shay is person who would never give up on anything but unfortunately cancer took his life July 26. Shay will always remain a hero in my heart and the best son I could have a chance to watch grow up into a great person. He touched so many lives and will be missed greatly. He is with his mother now. I know how proud of him she was. The journey has ended but legacy will live forever. I love you son. Dad.

Since our last update Shay has improved tremendously. I remember the first day we visited with him at Walter Reed Hospital he wasn’t able to get up from his chair with out assistance and now he is able to get around on his own. I know this has to do with all your support and prayers he has received. Please don’t stop. His journey to recovery is just in the infant stage. He receives his chemotherapy treatments every 2 weeks and takes his other medication everyday. We are trying to get him relocated closer to home so we don’t have to travel so much. That being said he is still a soldier so he still has obligations he has abide to. We hope to have him back in Illinois some time in March  which most likely be a short visit then back to Maryland. I hope while he is here he has the opportunity to see all of his friends and the people that have supported his cause. If you don’t get the chance to catch up with him I know he wanted to thank each and everyone of you for supporting us and helping make things a little easier. The cost of travel and the time off work for family members is a large sum but know matter how much it does cost he will never be alone through this. We walk every step of the way to see him beat this and enjoy that glorious day when he no longer succumbs to this thing we call cancer. God bless all!! 

An update on Shay. He will be leaving next Sunday to head back to Walter Reed for his next round of treatment. Hoping we get some really good news from doctors. Thank you to everyone who has supported Shay and his family and continue to keep us in your prayers.

Shay is continuing his treatments. He had a chance to come home to Illinois for a couple weeks but had to return to Walter Reed Hospital. I believe it did him great to see all of family and friends. We are hoping  he will be able to come home soon Once again I want thank all of you for supporting Shay. 

I brought Shay back to Illinois in between his treatments. We have to go back to Bethesda on 25 of January. I am hoping being surrounded around family and friends will make him forget about what is going and he can relax and enjoy life. I hope he gets to see all of you while we are home. Bless you