Last Sunday WWI aviation historian Dan San Abbott went in the hospital for a serious Gaul Bladder infection issue. He went through an operation to remove the dead bladder.

He had gangrene in his Pancreas because of this. At this time he is responding well to antibiotics and resting quietly.

Patty requests his friends keep him in prayer.
Stephen

My thoughts are with him, I hope he makes a swift and full recovery.

I wish him all the best and hope that he will recover soon...

Greetings Gentle Folk!

I just talked to Patty. The prognosis is good. For the first time today Dan has come off some of the meds and is responding to the medical teams and they feel he is going to progress well. Patty has said, they told her he will come out of this ok, but its going to take a lot more time. He is on dialysis as the CT dyes used can do some damage to the kidneys so their working slowly to get him back to "normal". Most of you know Dan has had an artificial heart for many years. The have been battling the infections and so far have been successful

She wants to thank everyone for their restraint and at the same time their concerns posted here. As I mentioned to several representatives of the societies he frequents, please send cards and letters to his home address or continue in your good thoughts and prayers. Patty will pick up any correspondence and take them to him. She told him about your support and responses here and as soon as he's able to sit up they'll bring him a laptop so he can respond personally.

I get the impression he is on the mend but weak and considrably medicated. I'll keep you posted as I learn more.

My prayers and best wishes go out to Dan, I hope he makes a speedy and full recovery. My thoughts also go to Patty, the worry and concern can sometimes be unbearable, I hope you are holding up well.

Des.

That is good news indeed Stephen, thank you for keeping us abreast of things.

Dear friends,
Our mutual friend Dan San Abbott lost his battle with internal infections this morning.

Blue Skies to our friend Dan.
Stephen

Stephen,
My prayers go out to his Family! His willingness to share his research with all will certainly be missed by many. As you said,
Blue Skies!
RAGIII

This is really sad news and a great loss for the WWI community. He will be missed by many.

Mikael

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, a very sad loss.

Des.

I'm so sad to hear this. Never knew him, but, read his acutely knowlegable work and it seems he was always there to help. Very sad, and I have committed to a prayer for him and his family.

As with Guy's comments, I never knew him, only his work, which indicates he was an outstanding expert in a realm we all enjoy. He leaves behind a wonderful litany of knowlege for all of us to continue to enjoy and share. As said previously here, Blue Skies, Sir, and my thoughts and prayers to you and your family.......

Lance

Sad news indeed. He always had an encouraging word, and more than willing to share his vast knowledge, he will indeed be missed. Blue Skies Dan.

Mark

Funeral services were held today in a quiet ceremony. There will be a memorial service on 18 June.

My condolences to his family and friends.

Mes condoléances à la famille...

great loss to us, more such a loss to his family and friends, My thoughts are with them.

I was very sad to here about the loss of Dan-San when I came back online .
Still very sad over the loss . my prayers and thoughts go out to his family ..

Blue sky's Dan-San

I read this thread in somewhat of a shock Dan San was a legend and inspiration to me. A generous font of information, freely sharing it and a had strong sense of community, sorely missed I'm sure.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

"May his faithful soul be at the right hand of God."

His memorial service was held today.