“Freeper Jeff Head’s Cancer now diagnosed as Terminal”

Emails from my my friend Jeff Head .... | November 2, 2016 | Jeff Head

[Squantos]

Jeff Head’s cancer condition now diagnosed as Terminal

As many of you may know, Freeper Jeff Head, a long time member of our forum, was diagnosed six years ago with malignant bone cancer callled Chordoma. It is very rare and and was fond in his lower back and his Sacrum. He had to undergo multiple major spine surgeries, then months of rehab, followed by radiation treatment.

A complete summary of his experiences can be found on-line here:

My Experience with Sacral Chrordoma

Here is the original thread on Free Republic regarding Jeff’s condition as members of the forum joined together in praying for him and his family starting in 2010. It can be found here:

Jeff Head has been Diagnosed with Malignant Bone Cancer

Jeff was asked by MD Anderson to give a presentation about his experience five years ago, before the cancer began showing signs of returning:

Jeff Head’s Presentation at MD Anderson Spine and Brain Cancer Conference

Now, sadly, the cancer has returned recently and is now in his liver, his right pectorial muscle, four places in his skin, and three more places in his Lumbar and Thoracic Spine.

Jeff spent two more months in Houston in May, June, and July with more surgery and more radiation. Dispite these efforts, his condition has now been diagnosed as terminal.

This is forcing Jeff to take an early medical retirement at work, several years before he otherwise would have been prepared to do so financially.

He has submitted his paperwork to the government (Jeff works for the Bureau of Reclamation that builds and maintains hydro-electic and irrigation dams out west).

His problem is that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) can take anywhere from 6-12 months to render a decision and Jeff must go on sick leave while he awaits their decision.

When his own leave runs out, he will have to be on leave without pay.

So, for any of you Freepers who work for any agency of the government, you can help Jeff out by sharing any Use-or-Lose leave you may have.

Here is the OPM Form that any US Government employee can download and fill out to do this:

Government Form for Leave Share to Jeff by Government employees

Once filled out, please mail it to:

Gloria San Nicolas

Human Resources

Stop Code: PN1436

or, you could also fax it to:

Gloria San Nicolas

(208) 378-5023

Jeff is a patriot and good Christian man, father, and grandfather who has personally been involved with many activities against our ever more burdensome government, including in Washington, DC, Jarbidge, Nevada, and Klamath Falls, Oregon. He documented his experiences in Klamath which is available in trade paperback or as an e-book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other online outlets...or you can download a free pdf file of it for for free here

Jeff Head Free ebook download

Jeff also wrote a five book series about America, a fictional story about the US being attacked by various nations who take advantage of our own current trends. This book is filled with teachings about the Constitution and how the US can prevail if we will simply turn to our roots and foundational, Christian principles. It is called, “The Dragon’s Fury: World War Against America and the West.”

That book is also available in hardback, trade paperback, and ebook form, and is also available for free at the link just mentioned above as a PDF file.

For anyone, particularly non-governmental individuals who cannot share leave, a PayPal fund for Jeff’s family has also been set up to help with his family as his retirement is being seriously impacted by this.

Click Here to Donate to Jeff's Fund

Any amount, down to dimes and nickels, would be gratefully, and thankfully accepted.

You can contribute to that fund by simply clicking on tbanner above and following the directions there. Jeff knows that some may have an issue with PayPal...Jeff indicates that that is fine, he has used PayPal for years without issue, but each should follow the dictates of their own conscience.

At any rate, we know that Jeff and his family would be most grateful for your prayers, thoughts, and any help you may be able to give. He has been willing over the years to give of his time and help others freely and believes firmly that all of this is in God’s hands and that in the end, God’s will shall prevail.

Jeff has made it clear in any case that he does not want anyone either with their leave or their funds, to contribute anything that would put their own leave or finances in any kind of jeopardy. Jeff believes he has already been the recipient of so much.

Anyhow, that is the extent of Jeff’s current condition.

May God in Heaven continue to bless Jeff as he goes through this very painful experience, and may God bless each of you, and our nation at this critical juncture, that we as a people may turn to Him and work our hearts out for the right.

We will keep this thread up-to-date on Jeff’s condition.

He has indicated that depending on how agressive the tumors in his liver and chest are, he could have anywhere from months to longer, perhaps even a year or two, with decining health throughout.

Anyone can read a lot of what Jeff has wriutten over the years at:

JEFFHEAD.COM

He has asked his wife to keep that site up as long as she can possibly do so, and has often commented on how he, a hay seed kid, from a ranch in Texas, could ever receive millions of hits as his site has done.

[Road Warrior ‘04]

Very sad news! In our prayers! Praying for a miracle!

[katnip]

I’m not trying to be a pain in the butt, but your link to Jeffhead.com and the “Click Here to Donate to Jeff’s Fund” is not working for me.

[duckbutt]

So sorry to hear about Jeff —I’ve always so enjoyed his postings and his books. Always would read posts and threads started by him. Cancer is so insidious —I just hate it! My prayers for him and his family —that they will find peace as they go through this “transition process” —and that our Savior will welcome him Home with open arms......

[TigersEye]

I am very sorry to hear this. I ran across Jeff Head on the internet before I had even heard of Free Republic. I was reading from his voluminous archives on his website and I emailed him to tell him about some links that didn’t work. Like the true gentleman he is he emailed back and thanked me for pointing them out.

You are a real patriot who has done yeoman’s work for all of us.

Godspeed, Jeff!

[NonValueAdded]

Prayers up

[rlmorel]

Thank you for letting us know, Squantos.

Jeff, if you are reading this, Thank You for all the conversation over the years. I have enjoyed it, and hold you in very high esteem.

May God provide you and your loved ones the strength you need in this difficult time.

[Kevin in California]

I never had the pleasure of meeting Jeff but I first heard of him way back when during that Klamath Basin water issue. I went to a rally just outside of Tracy, CA. and voiced my support for the water stricken folks of the basin.

Again, never met Jeff but he was very influential in that battle.

He struck me as being a very good person and from what I read her from other folks, he was/is.

God bless you and your family Jeff. My prayers to you.

[Reddy]

Very sad news. Praying for comfort.

[angelsonmyside]

Oh No, I am so very sorry. I will be sending my prayers.

[hope]

Prayer for this lovely person. May he experience the loving peace and hope of Jesus, the Lord of all!

[VRW Conspirator]

bump

[McGruff]

Sorry to hear this. He’s a highly respected member of this forum.

[stayathomemom]

Prayers for comfort and strength at this time.

[callisto]

I am so sorry for the struggle you face! I wish I could make this go away for you, but pray that the Lord will watch over you and your family.

[blueplum]

God Bless him.

[tapatio]

Prayers being sent.

[DarthVader]

My heart is greatly saddened. Jeff is an awesome human being and a great American patriot. My prayers are with him and his family.

[RitaOK]

Thanks to you, dear Squantos, for your kind opus on Jeff’s condition. I certainly offer prayers for Jeff’s comfort and peace as he is beloved and highly regarded by all of us, as our delightful Christian brother.

Though I have no benefits to offer, what a wonderful idea it is to share those use-it-or-lose-it benefits of those who can. I never heard of that idea. That’s so nice.

[SW6906]

Sad news. Jeff has been a fixture since nearly the beginning. He will be sorely missed.

[novemberslady]

I have always thought of Jeff Head in the highest way.

I will never forget his fight for Klamath Falls water, or the way he fought back when they tried to change the 911 statue to be pc.

With deep respect...

In December 2001, the New York City Fire Department unveiled plans for a statue based on the photograph to be placed at the Brooklyn headquarters.
In an effort to be inclusive of all those who had been affected by the tragedy, the statue was to include black, white, and Hispanic firefighters.
The change in ethnicity from the actual firefighters, all of whom are white, proved controversial enough that the statue was never built.

Raising The Flag