Gatemen News Archives
06/20/08 - Updated Message from John and Patty Wylde
On September 14th, 2007 President and GM John Wylde was diagnosed with cancer of the liver. John has been treated at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston following his scheduled surgery and has passed along the following message:
"Unfortunately the news from the doctors at Beth Israel was not good. The cancer has spread and is therefore inoperable. John is resting comfortably and looking forward to returning to Wareham soon. He wishes everyone to know that the Wareham Gatemen organization is fully prepared for our 2008 season. We will keep you updated as further developments occur. Your support has been overwhelming and will always be remembered and cherished by both Patty and John."
Update as of June 12, 2008
"Things all in all have been going remarkably well. My doctors are amazed how will I have taken to the chemotherapy drugs and they now see the possibility of my living into 2010. Cancer is a very fickle master - we just hope and pray that things will continue to go well. I am encountering some difficulties with drug rejection at this point - hopefully it is something that I will be able to overcome in the near future.
We have been very much saddened by the death of our 15 year old border terrier, Bess, two days ago. It is amazing how close we become to our little furry friends."
Warmest regards, John
