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John’s Story

Site created on August 27, 2013

Welcome to my Caring Bridge site. I had hoped never to utilize this site again, but earlier this week I received the news that I have metastatic lung cancer and that my condition is terminal. My medical team is working now to come up with a plan to extend my life beyond the 2-3 months I have to live. That plan will include radiation, chemotherapy and immunotherapy. If the plan works, I possibly will live another year and a half perhaps more, perhaps less. So again I take to this journal, a site I began nearly ten years ago as I first began my journey with cancer, and now it will end as I head toward the "final frontier". I am trying not to be afraid, and writing has always helped me face reality, hence my return to these pages. I will be as honest as I can be and of course, I can pretty much guarantee bad poetry, irreverence, and occasional pearls of wisdom, as well as fears and hopes and dreams. I will need your love, support, prayers, and advice as this final chapter of my cancer journey unfolds. Peace and Love!

John

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Journal entry by John Pawloski — Aug 22, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that the Pawloski family has to announce that John passed away peacefully on August 21, 2023. He fought a courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday August 27, 2023.

Visitation from 4-6 pm, and a sharing of Memories from 6-6:30 pm at Heafey Hoffman Dworak Cutler Mortuary.

7805 West Center Road
Omaha, NE 68124

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