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Title: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: Raith on June 17, 2012, 03:03:59 PM
Friends,

Ron was taken to the hospital on Friday afternoon and had emergency surgery on Saturday morning to remove an aggressive tumor on his brain.  The surgery apparently went well, but the results will not be known for a few days at least.  He has friends and family to take care of him.

I will update this as I hear more.
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: Nofatchicks on June 17, 2012, 03:15:10 PM
I was Wondering why they were not open Friday, best of luck to a speedy recovery!
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: Rogue Fox on June 17, 2012, 03:40:54 PM
The last update I saw from his wife

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Ron is out of surgery, it went well and they got most of the mass other than some that was in the blood vessels running through it. They are running tests on it and I won't likely know the results til Wednesday. He's responsive and showing positive signs
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I was shocked when I heard about this yesterday. I really hope things turn out ok.
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: Old Dog on June 17, 2012, 03:53:47 PM
Ron and family need everyone pulling for them, prayers, thoughts and however one expresses their thoughts for a friend in very serious need...
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: Shadow on June 17, 2012, 04:38:10 PM
Thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.  Hoping for a speedy and full recovery.
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: Mooncruiser on June 17, 2012, 05:32:57 PM
All best wishes to you and your's Ron.
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: ruberup on June 17, 2012, 05:59:52 PM
Get well soon Ron!
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: svataz on June 17, 2012, 06:03:19 PM
Ron is in all our prayers
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: SilentDragon on June 17, 2012, 06:29:48 PM
Hope all goes well...
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: TheUNIT on June 17, 2012, 07:16:20 PM
I hope Ron will be ok.
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: BreechUnClear on June 17, 2012, 07:37:20 PM
Good Luck Ron.
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: -MAD- SARGE on June 17, 2012, 07:52:05 PM
Ron and family you are in our thoughts and prayers.  I pray that all goes well!
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: chinole on June 17, 2012, 08:56:00 PM
Get well soon Ron
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: B3ANZOR on June 17, 2012, 11:35:03 PM
Best to luck to him.
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: xXmusicimpactXx on June 18, 2012, 12:26:18 AM
Best of luck Ron, I hope everything turns out okay.
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: Kileyhaz on June 18, 2012, 07:18:01 AM
Ron and family you are in our thoughts and prayers.  I pray that all goes well!

Echo this 100%!  As has been mentioned Ron is a wonderful friend, mentor, role model, and all around good person.  He is in my thoughts and prayers and I wish nothing but the best for him and his family.
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: TeamPhantom on June 18, 2012, 07:23:17 AM
We hope you have a quick recovery.  You are in our thoughts Ron!!
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: Rogue Fox on June 18, 2012, 05:55:01 PM
Just got back from seeing Ron, he was awake and responsive. Didnt talk much due to his throat being so dry but seemed to be in a good mood.
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: SilentDragon on June 18, 2012, 06:10:33 PM
Just got back from seeing Ron, he was awake and responsive. Didnt talk much due to his throat being so dry but seemed to be in a good mood.

That's great news!  Hope he has a fast recovery  :)
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: Mooncruiser on June 18, 2012, 06:26:30 PM
Is he gonna be in the hospital awhile, which hospital? I'll bring him some porno mags n' beer :D
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: TheUNIT on June 18, 2012, 07:06:22 PM
Just got back from seeing Ron, he was awake and responsive. Didnt talk much due to his throat being so dry but seemed to be in a good mood.
Glad to know he is ok!
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: Rogue Fox on June 18, 2012, 08:44:40 PM
Also, Matt and Jeremiah are still manning the store so keep giving Gearbox some buisness, especially now.
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: xTanTricK on June 18, 2012, 09:08:00 PM
Glad to hear Ron is doing better!
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: Warlord on June 18, 2012, 09:32:05 PM
Is he gonna be in the hospital awhile, which hospital? I'll bring him some porno mags n' beer :D

That wont help him get better lol, bring him some good food and company.

I don't know Ron, but i wish him the best. Get well soon.
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: Mooncruiser on June 20, 2012, 02:20:53 PM
Visited him today. He's hanging in there. Awake, and gonna be in bed awhile. Visitors are limited to 20 minutes right now.
I told him we're all wishing him well.
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: TheUNIT on June 20, 2012, 03:31:38 PM
Visited him today. He's hanging in there. Awake, and gonna be in bed awhile. Visitors are limited to 20 minutes right now.
I told him we're all wishing him well.

Good to know that he is well enough to see visitors!
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: Old Dog on June 21, 2012, 02:09:14 AM
Ron needs all the prayers and good thoughts we can send his way, it appears he will be moved from the hospital he is in now to a rehab facility as soon as the Doctors feel it is time, he will be starting chemo in early July...

The tumor was 3 1/2 inches in diameter and agresssive... He is not happy being hospitalized and I supect many on this forum can certainly identify with that situation, I know I can, and I hate my trips to the hospital...

We took Marney to dinner tonight and she is toughing it out, she needs lots of love now, there are lots of things to be done and Marney will need much love and support to help her cope with this...

Ron as most of you know is a young man and this will take a major amount of rehab, however youth is on his side...
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: Raith on June 23, 2012, 08:56:50 PM
A message from his wife - "Ron is still healing and we're getting closer to being able to downgrade him to a regular room. The shorter visits are still a necessity and I need to remind everyone that they need to get in touch with me before showing up. I will turn you away if I don't think it's a good time. I'm also going to need to ask that there are no more after 8 pm visits. He's just way too drained at that point and he doesn't respond well. Thank you everyone for the love & support you've shown our family, it means the world to us."
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: Raith on June 25, 2012, 10:53:32 PM
http://www.airsoftarizona.com/index.php?topic=34093 (http://www.airsoftarizona.com/index.php?topic=34093)
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: sparrow on June 26, 2012, 10:06:09 PM
Ron,
 You will be in my family's prayers for your quick recovery.

Glenn R.
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: asof elites on June 26, 2012, 10:26:28 PM
You are in my prayers Ron, as well as my whole Familys. Get better soon.
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: BoneDust on July 10, 2012, 10:20:07 PM
My thoughts and prayers go out to Ron and his family. This is still pretty shocking..
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: PureEvil616 on July 10, 2012, 11:24:19 PM
I wish the best of luck to Ron and his family. Beat it back Ron!
Title: Re: Ron Bilodeau / Nil8r - Gearbox Airsoft
Post by: Crono0001 on July 19, 2012, 10:38:11 AM
Prayers out to the man