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FReeper LantzALot Battling last stages of Cancer - died June 8
all over the place | 19 May 2009 | Dolly

Posted on 05/19/2009 5:19:00 PM PDT by DollyCali

Our dear friend is fighting hard the last leg of his battle with cancer. He lost his wife a few years ago & has gone through his own journey of misery with the big C

How to you pray for a good friend who is fighting the last struggle? I guess with lots of love and with the trust of God to see him through his transition to glory. I regret deeply we never met face to face(YET).. but email & phone calls do strengthen ties & that is good I guess.

LanZALot needs our prayers and needs to hear some “good stuff” from Freepers!~



Calling all Freepers (and especially the Singles from a few years back) who know LantzALot…(also Calknight & OneMoreKnight on other forums)

Most of us know him as a wonderfully gentle spirit of fun & warmth.. He exuded friendship & his love of music & considerate attitude just brought a smile to ones soul

A couple years ago he enjoyed a family cruise & took /posted some pix & many of us for the first time were able to put a face with a pix.. I speak with him on the phone on occasion & his voice if firm & warm.. Loving & considerate. That is Lew.. That is Lantzalot..

His last post here at FR was at the thread of Ray Malone(CommonTator) death.. HERE

I suspect when I send him the link to this thread he will check in if he can

Here are his posts at Free Republic

Here are some of his recent notes from here & there & yonder. So you might have some background.

Posted 5/19/09

– “Just to update you all:

In recent weeks, my visits here have become fewer and farther between. It has been getting to be quite a chore to leave my room and walk the 15 or 20 steps to the "computer room." Well, in the past few days, it is getting to be a near impossibility. So I have to consider that this ... or my next trip here ... or the next -- could be my last time. I would like you all to know that the time I have been able to spend with you has been most enjoyable. A real blessing.

from April 15



I'm a transplant from Indiana (Fort Wayne) to California (now living in San Pedro.) I've blossomed and flourished here, but will never shake that Hoosier soil from my roots. I have a sister still living in Fort Wayne and a brother who's moved to southern Indiana. My elder sister passed on in april, 2000.

Moved to California in 1962, just before my 21st birthday, and got a job at a defense contractor. Stayed with that company until 1996, when I was blessed with early retirement.

In 1969, I met the most beautiful woman in the world; married her in 1971. It was 30 years of bliss until her passing in 2001, nine days before 9/11. We loved to travel together, read books to each other, and just be in each other's company. From our previous marriages, she had six daughters, I had a son and daughter. The grandchildren number 18, and there is a one-year-old great granddaughter.

It was through her that my politics changed from liberal to conservative. In about 1999 I joined what was probably then the most prominent conservative web site, posting under the name "LantzALot." (My family name is Lantz.) They were heady times, culminating in booting the Clintons out of the White House in favor of "W."

Since my wife's passing, politics has become a less prominent part of my life. When I returned to that web site a couple of years ago, it seemed that the level of discussion had deteriorated, and the poster we know as "Ghost" guided me to another. I took the name "Calknight" on that site, and when Ghost introduced me to The Right Reasons, I became just "onemoreknight."

One thing that has always been a big part of my life is music, from listening to the radio at my mother's knee in the '40s, to dancing at record hops in the '50s, to singing folk and folk rock (always in the privacy of home.) In the late '90s I fell in love with Irish music. In the last couple of years, I have indulged my love of music by participating in NCJim's "This Is The Week That Was In Matters Musical" thread, and by (you are permitted to laugh here) singing in karaoke bars.

Two years ago, I was diagnosed with cancer. It was removed by surgery, but the surgeon told me it would be back in six to twelve months. Well, I lasted twice that amount of time. Scans at 17 months after surgery showed me still clean, but at 21 months (about two weeks ago) it was back -- apparently with a vengeance. In the terminology of poker tournaments, I have been playing the short stack and holding my own; but now I'm all in, and the turn has given my opponent the advantage. If I don't get a miracle on the river, at least I've had a good run

April 16

My political conversion. Mine didn't come out of intellectual pursuit, merely from observing that the "anti-establishment" furor of the '60s and '70s was contrary to my values, and realization that my youthful idealism was misguided.

Mar 31 2009

When I was dating my wife, Marta, in 1970, she brought an album to my apartment, and said, “You have to hear this!” It was Days of Future Passed, by The Moody Blues.

Now, a little perspective: she was eight years older than me, and did not (fully) share my taste in music. When I was a freshman in high school, dancing to “Don’t Be Cruel,” she was already married and had two (of her six) daughters. She had about the same opinion of rock and roll as my parents had.

But this was different: a whole new sound. I was awestruck. I was impressed that a “rock” band would open with a symphony orchestra ..

Lew introduced me to many musical groups.. . If you go to the various threads at various forums at which he posted you are impressed with his knowledge & appreciation of many genre of music.. He shared many with me …two especially have captured my heart and soul. Celtic Thunder and Celtic Women

Here are a few links of music of theirs that Lew shared with me and I now have shared with many others along the way

Knights (or is it NIGHTS?... LOL) in White Satan – Lew is a Moodly Blues fan but I LOVED this visual with the sound for the song.

Nights in White Satin – Celtic Thunder

Lew if you read this.. KNOW that I listen to this daily & think of you.. and I LOVE YOU DEAR FRIEND…. Just as in this song.. the love that God gives to his people to share..I love you, yes, I love you, Oh I how I love you.. ..How I love you….

I know what Love Is – Celtic Thunder

A Bird without Wings – Celtic Thunder

Orinoco Flow – Celtic Women

Beyond the Sea - Celtic Women



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KEYWORDS: california; indiana; music; prayerrequest; rip; singles
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To: DollyCali

Prayers sent.


121 posted on 05/22/2009 9:32:38 AM PDT by Bigg Red (Palin in 2012)
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To: LantzALot; DollyCali
"And it is BAD! She recorded (and posted)it on the sly, when I was just learning the song."

No, it isn't bad at all! It's quite good! Sounds a heckuva lot better, imo, than the finished product of what passes for music today from some who have recording contracts! I'm so glad to have seen and heard it.

Thank you for the ping, Dolly, and for giving me the opportunity to pray for this wonderful man. And, thanks for posting the link to the song!

God bless and be with you and your family, Lew. May He surround you all with the merciful love, comfort, and strength that only He can give, and bless your every need.

Much love and many prayers from our house to yours.

122 posted on 05/22/2009 12:54:29 PM PDT by LucyJo ("Yep, son, we've met the enemy and he is us.")
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To: LantzALot

I loved your song. Brought tears to my eyes. You have a warm and tender voice, very touching.

My dear husband left me for heaven two years ago this month, and that was one of his favorite songs...funny thing, I see him in dreams sometimes, singing with all his friends and family, playing piano, filled with joy and peace, secure in the loving care of Almighty God.

Home...


123 posted on 05/22/2009 1:38:32 PM PDT by Judith Anne
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To: Judith Anne

Thank you, Judith Anne.

It’s good to know that your husband is with you ... and at home.


124 posted on 05/22/2009 2:22:46 PM PDT by LantzALot
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To: LantzALot

Just tell him hi from me, please. If you get there first, that is. We never know what’s just around the corner, do we?


125 posted on 05/22/2009 2:36:59 PM PDT by Judith Anne
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To: LantzALot; DollyCali
So good to see you AND hear you. Absolutely wonderful video.

Continued prayers.

Love, lysie.

Thanks, Dolly.

126 posted on 05/24/2009 3:23:01 PM PDT by lysie
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To: DollyCali

Thank you for the link, that was wonderful!


127 posted on 05/27/2009 6:52:25 AM PDT by brytlea (Jesus loves me, this I know.)
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To: DollyCali

Prayers going out for LantzALot


128 posted on 05/27/2009 9:29:23 AM PDT by hattend (Sarah Palin has run a fishing business, a city, and a state. All Obama has done is run his mouth.)
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To: Judith Anne; lysie; RandallFlag; LucyJo; onyx; Brad's Gramma; snugs; SandRat; DaveLoneRanger; ...
Received the very sad news that LantzALot has departed this earth.. in the wee hours this morning. A man of love, consideration, joy and intelligence has rejoined his maker and his dear wife who died several years prior.

. He posted at political threads but I got to know him years ago at the singles thread... He also on occasion posted at the Finest and ATRW when pinged.. He was a big time music enthusiast.

I will post details on the funeral etc when I get word from his daughter..

Onyx was going to visit with him this weekend.. getting to her home area of San Diego.. God's timing is not always ours.RIP dear FRiend. You have fought the good fight... your crown awaits in glory!

LEW'S LAST POSTS


129 posted on 06/09/2009 4:00:52 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: DollyCali
So sad. No doubt about it, he was a fighter and rarely complained though in pain.

My prayers for his family and friends.

130 posted on 06/09/2009 4:27:24 AM PDT by lysie
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To: DollyCali

Prayers for his family and friends. May they be granted an abundance of faith and comfort.


131 posted on 06/09/2009 4:32:31 AM PDT by Cboldt
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To: DollyCali

God bless Lew and God bless his family. I will miss him.


132 posted on 06/09/2009 5:17:38 AM PDT by saveliberty (Prayer blizzard for the Snow family.Tony was a blessing unto us all. All of the Snowflakes miss him.)
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To: DollyCali
Thank you for the ping, Dolly. It is such sad news. Heartfelt prayers for Lew's family.

I love the video that you posted of him playing and singing:

Lew Playing Guitar and Singing

It good to have this wonderful memento of this fine man and fellow FReeper.

133 posted on 06/09/2009 5:23:31 AM PDT by LucyJo ("...guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism...". George Washington)
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To: DollyCali

He was a sweetheart. Thank you Dolly for keeping in touch with him and his family and updating us through this sad time.


134 posted on 06/09/2009 5:24:57 AM PDT by SnarlinCubBear (Sarcasma - Comforting relief from the use of irony, mocking and conveying contempt)
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To: DollyCali

No more sorrow.

No more pain.

Our loss,

But Heaven’s gain.

Lew has been promoted. His work here is done.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family now.

Thank you for keeping us informed.


135 posted on 06/09/2009 5:38:12 AM PDT by exit82 (The Obama Cabinet: There was more brainpower on Gilligan's Island.)
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To: DollyCali
Oh Dolly I am so sorry to hear this.:(

He was such a kind, gentle man.

He will be missed.

136 posted on 06/09/2009 8:21:09 AM PDT by MozartLover (Proud mom of a deployed Wisconsin National Guardsman.)
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To: DollyCali; Texas Termite; manna; Okies love Dubya 2; Fawnn; Harmless Teddy Bear; Kathy in Alaska; ..

We’ve lost another great Freeper....

Prayers for his family and friends during this time of grief..


137 posted on 06/09/2009 3:41:29 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (BG x 2)
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To: Brad's Gramma

Rest in Peace...your work on earth is done.


138 posted on 06/09/2009 3:51:19 PM PDT by cubreporter
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To: Brad's Gramma

Prayers and condolences for his friends and family!

Maybe it’s just being middle aged, but it sure seems a lot of folks I know are in a battle with cancer right now.


139 posted on 06/09/2009 3:54:51 PM PDT by MaryFromMichigan
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To: Brad's Gramma

Sad news.God bless his soul and prayers for his family,Fatima


140 posted on 06/09/2009 4:03:15 PM PDT by fatima
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