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Morning Taylor,
We received your email thru Mel last evening at the event. I and all in the room I believe are sorry about your problem and that we will not see you this year at the event. I am happy you are following advise given and am sure that the good prognosis will occur.
I look forward to seeing you next year and always enjoy your comments here on a regular basis.
Good luck on your recovery or may the monitoring be easy and good news to follow.
We will miss you and your Wife.
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Hi Dan:

Thank you for your post from the Boglehead 9 Reunion. This was the message I asked Mel to read:
Dear Bogleheads:

Pat and I have been eagerly looking forward to attending our ninth Boglehead Reunion with Jack and each of you who mean so much to us.

Unfortunately, I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and the doctor has advised me to stay close to home. For this reason, Pat and I will be unable to join you at this Bogleheads 9 reunion.

We envy your extraordinary opportunity to learn from the investing experts you will meet--especially our friend and mentor, Jack Bogle, the conscience of the industry.

Best wishes for a great reunion.

Taylor
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Post by ObliviousInvestor »

Oh my gracious. I'm very sorry to hear that.

You'll be in my family's thoughts, Taylor.
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Thinking about you

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Just want to wish you well in this challenge. You are a God send and I know you will whip this. Thanks for everything you do.
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Oh no!

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My heart just sank a little. I've never met you, but I've always enjoyed your posts and your willingness to help complete strangers without any compensation. If there's anyone that deserves to kick cancer in the butt, it is you. Best wishes.
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Taylor, good luck on your journey to recovery. You and yours are in our thoughts and prayers.
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God's blessing on you.......
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Hi Taylor,

Best wishes to you and yours.

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Best of wishes on your fight with this Taylor. May God speed your full recovery.
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My thoughts are with you Taylor. Your posts are some of the most helpful and sensible on this forum.
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Taylor, you are added to my thoughts and prayers for a successful outcome. Best wishes to you as you handle this challenge.

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Taylor, we wish you well and send our prayers
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All the love and thoughts and prayers from the Boglehead collective to you.

I've not met you, but your sense of selfless, civility, and grace comes through in all your interactions with us.

Best wishes,
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Wishing you a speedy recovery, Taylor.

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Taylor:

All our best wishes and prayers to you and your wife. Amid the cacophony you are my source of calm, amid the babbling you are the voice of experience and wisdom, and amid the occasional incivility you are a model of respect for others.
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Best wishes being sent your way, Taylor!

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Taylor,

Best wishes for beating it and thank you for what you are doing for Bogleheads and the investing public.
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Post by Sunny Sarkar »

Hi Taylor,

To many of us younger Bogleheads, you have held our hands throughout our investment lifetimes and continue to do so. We learn from you not only how to invest, but also what it really means to be a good man. You are a father figure we look up to. All our sunken hearts are sincerely pulling for you, and we know, being the champion you are, you are coming out of this in flying colors. Looking forward to meet you many more times for many many more years.

Best wishes,
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Good Luck Taylor

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Good Luck Taylor. I know two people who had prostate cancer and are now both doing fine. You will do great. You will be in my prayers.
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Good luck, Taylor. You're in my thoughts. May your PSA be inversely related to the stock market!
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Taylor:

Best wishes for a speedy recovery,

Sincerely,

PJ
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Hi Taylor:

I have not had the priviledge of meeting you but have learned a lot from your advice. Good luck to a speedy recovery and keep the faith.

All the best,
Maria
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All the best Taylor. As my doctor told me, many more men die with prostate cancer than die from prostate cancer.
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Blessings for a speedy and complete recovery. You are in my prayers.

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Prayers and thoughts sent out your way. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
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Just adding my thanks and best wished to the mix! Gute Besserung!
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Sunny Sarkar wrote:We learn from you not only how to invest, but also what it really means to be a good man.
I couldn't put it any better than Sunny.

Taylor--Wishing you and your family the very best.
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Good luck and best wishes Taylor.
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Taylor, you are in our thoughts and prayers!

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I go to this site every morning first thing looking specifically for Taylor's posts.

Taylor, get well soon.
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Best wishes, Taylor.
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Taylor,
Long ago, you were kind enough to take the time and send me a note of encouragement when I first started posting on this board. I have always remembered your kind and generous spirit as you have shared your thoughts and experiences with those of us who do not have the same number of years or depth of perspective as you.

Its time for me to respond in kind.

I'm not a physician, but I have a small advantage to having been married to one for a long, long time. Prostate cancer isn't one of the truly "nasty" ones. Many men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer after the age of 70 end up dying with it rather than from it. Be careful with aggressive surgeons who want to jump in and offer an "instant" cure. Diet can stay its progress. "Watchful waiting" is a legitimate strategy.

My motive is simple: I want you around for many years to come.
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Dear Taylor,

I've always appreciated your advice and the truly caring and sharing nature of your postings.

I wish you a speedy return to the best of health. Remember there are a number of different options to deal with regarding prostate cancer. Be sure to talk to your doctor and get other opinions. One's age has a great bearing, as I believe the cancer grows quite slowly in older gents. Be as diligent in your research as you have with your financials and you will be fine! All the best to you!
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A heartfelt prayer for you and your family this evening. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
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Taylor -
As a newcomer to the Bogleheads site I have been impressed with your informative postings and the time and effort it must take for you to be so helpful to others. I'm sure your thoughtfulness has enabled many (such as me) to better understand the investing process.

May you be blessed with a speedy recovery and a quick return to all your normal activities.

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Best wishes for a rapid recovery.
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I have to add to the growing list my best wishes. I'm one of many who have "lurked" and learned by looking over your shoulder. [/u]
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Best Wishes Taylor

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You've been a great help to me with so many of your suggestions. I greatly appreciate your timely replies to financial inquiries that I have posted on Diehards. In most cases I have followed your advice and I have done very well by doing so. I wish you all the best in dealing with this latest challenge.

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Post by Bulldawg »

Taylor,

I know this is just one of many battles you've experienced during your lifetime...keep fighting and praying and know many Boglehead prayers will be sent up on your behalf. God Bless you and your wife .
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All best wishes for a speedy recovery, Taylor.

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So, Taylor, you've been down this road before, taken your lumps and emerged victorious. May it be so, and speedily, with this bout. I believe your essential goodness, with all the other attributes that implies, boosts your ability to beat the Big C. Best wishes to you and Pat and family as you team up to spit in the eye of this latest challenge. Your strength and confidence and calm authority, so valuable to all of us who visit here, will serve you well and the sincere good wishes of all of us are behind you 1000%. Best regards, Beth
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good luck, good outcomes

be well
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Post by highercall »

Taylor, this is my first posting. I have been a lurker for a long time and your encouragement and wisdom through the years have greatly benefited more people than you know. Praying that the Lord will grant you healing and good health. Thanks for all you do to help others with your financial wisdom.
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Keep your spirits up! If you apply the same determination as you have to investing, you'll have a big edge up on it.
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Taylor,

All the best to you and your family. You have the entire Boglehead world behind you.

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Post by MIGIHIDARI »

Taylor,

You have helped me and so many others through out the years. I have followed your advice & posts for almost 10 years and benefitted. You are indeed a father figure to many of us as Sunny said. Wishing you a full recovery. May God give you strength to come out of this healthy.

MH
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I'm sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis and wish you the best of luck.
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Post by second-guesser »

I am one of the lucky ones who has met Taylor. He is a true gentleman , as gracious in person as he is on the forum. Taylor , my thoughts are with you , and I hope you are able to resolve your prostate issue quickly .
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Taylor,
I wish you best of luck and a speedy recovery. Your wisdom and guidance you bring to this forum are unmatched and 'Staying the Course' matters more than ever now.

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Taylor,
We have not met, but I am inspired by you, admire you and wish you well!
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Taylor,

We missed you. Please get well soon!

Best wishes,

Victoria
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