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 Post subject: Tom Smith, Adamas Instrument Corp/Adamas Facet
PostPosted: Thu Mar 25, 2021 6:32 pm 
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RE: Thomas Smith, Adamas Instrument Corporation (Adamas Facet)

Tom and I developed a good friendship during our working relationship.
His healthcare proxy has requested me to release this information:

Tom has been terminally incapacitated with Grade IV Glioblastoma.

He has been unable to communicate for some time. Aphasia. I had to wait for authorization before posting. (HIPPA).

People have been posting here and there that they could not communicate with him.
This was why.

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 Post subject: Re: Tom Smith, Adamas Instrument Corp/Adamas Facet
PostPosted: Thu Mar 25, 2021 6:42 pm 
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So sad to hear.

I spoke to him a short time ago and could tell something was wrong, but had no idea it was so serious.

He was always interesting to talk to. He will be missed.

Thanks for the update.


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I am so sorry to hear this.

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That is really awful news. So sorry to hear.


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I concur, I truly enjoyed conversing with him and he was always willing to give advice and help. So sorry to hear this news

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