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Some very sad news from Museum member Toro (Derek Moore)
I received this email yesterday, and it shook me up. Derek (Toro) is one of the nicest members this forum has ever seen, and one of those people that has dealt with more than his fair share of difficult life situations. Derek suffers from a Degenerative Eye disease that has taken most of his vision from him, yet he still had an amazing passion for Mego's.
Some of you may remember he announced a while back that his wife had been diagnosed with cancer. Unfortunately, she passed away less than a month ago, on November 27th. I am posting his email below per his request.
I'd like to relate a small story about his wife, who was obviously a very loving woman. A couple of years ago, as Derek's vision was getting worse, I received an unsolicited email from her because he has told her I was someone he liked and trusted, which I took as an amazing compliment. We had spent many hours in Chat doing everything from talking Megos to commiserating about life. Anyway, she asked me for any advice I could give her on purchasing a large screen TV that might allow him to see the shows and movies with the least amount of difficulty. I did some research and made some recommendations which she was exceedingly grateful for. It wasn't much more of an effort than most any of us would have put in to responding to a thread, but I was completely touched by her gesture and his trust in my opinions. She and I emailed a couple of other times on Mego related gift suggestions, but I will always remember her for reaching out to a stranger to be able to provide a gift that he could really use.
I am heartbroken that this amazing woman has passed on. Medical issues can tear apart the best marriages. The stress placed upon a relationship by having to care for someone is beyond belief unless you have gone through that. I am one of those lucky few who have been fortunate to have found someone to stand by me. So was Derek, and to have life hand him and his family this fate is heartbreaking. I am at a loss as to what to say to him, or what I can do to make some sort of small difference. I will be sending some figures to him, for himself and his children, which hopefully can brighten this difficult holiday season just a little bit. The fact that he has reached out to pass this along shows me that this community does make a difference in our lives, and I'd like to do more if possible.
I will be accepting any suggestions on how we might be able to rally behind the Moore family. We have done great things at times like this in the past, and I have full confidence we will do a little something to show that spirit again. They are not a rich family by any means. Collecting was always a frugal hobby for Derek, and many of us generously contributed a body here, a head there, some accessories there.
One idea I had today was that maybe if people wanted to donate a little money, we could do so via Paypal. We could hold our donations until Christmas day or the day after so he could get a little boost on that important, and most difficult of days following such a loss. Even $5 or $10 from a few people could make a difference. I am open to other suggestions and am willing to coordinate any response we might decide. I'm in for at least $100 personally, but that is just something I feel fortunate enough to be able to do.
I will also be emailing Derek the new URL for the forums here, and conveying my deepest condolences once I can gather my wits on what to even write to him about. Maybe he will get access soon and can see this or post, so please feel free to share your condolences as well. At a minimum, I will pass along our comments of support. Thank you for listening.
Some of you may remember he announced a while back that his wife had been diagnosed with cancer. Unfortunately, she passed away less than a month ago, on November 27th. I am posting his email below per his request.
Hi,Paul,this is Derek also known as toro from the old musuem.i cant seemto access the old forums for some reason.i was writing to let you know my wife passed away on 11-27-07 from cancer.i posted about her cancer awhile back.i am not sure if you remember i have three boys 20,11, and 3 .its been a touch last few weeks with my 3 yr olds b day coming up on the 22nd and Christmas.i was wondering if you would post this for me for the people that knew me on the site.i will try and get back on the site soon.i havent been able to purchase any mego's in awhile due to my wife being sick i had to sale my collection and got ripped off i sold it to a comic dealer but needed the cash right then so i had no choice.you are the first guy i met on the site and the one i liked the most,also buck, and mitch edwards.hopefully i will be able to getback on my feetand come back.thank you for everything in the past you always helped me out when you could .
take care Paul and God bless
Derek
take care Paul and God bless
Derek
I am heartbroken that this amazing woman has passed on. Medical issues can tear apart the best marriages. The stress placed upon a relationship by having to care for someone is beyond belief unless you have gone through that. I am one of those lucky few who have been fortunate to have found someone to stand by me. So was Derek, and to have life hand him and his family this fate is heartbreaking. I am at a loss as to what to say to him, or what I can do to make some sort of small difference. I will be sending some figures to him, for himself and his children, which hopefully can brighten this difficult holiday season just a little bit. The fact that he has reached out to pass this along shows me that this community does make a difference in our lives, and I'd like to do more if possible.
I will be accepting any suggestions on how we might be able to rally behind the Moore family. We have done great things at times like this in the past, and I have full confidence we will do a little something to show that spirit again. They are not a rich family by any means. Collecting was always a frugal hobby for Derek, and many of us generously contributed a body here, a head there, some accessories there.
One idea I had today was that maybe if people wanted to donate a little money, we could do so via Paypal. We could hold our donations until Christmas day or the day after so he could get a little boost on that important, and most difficult of days following such a loss. Even $5 or $10 from a few people could make a difference. I am open to other suggestions and am willing to coordinate any response we might decide. I'm in for at least $100 personally, but that is just something I feel fortunate enough to be able to do.
I will also be emailing Derek the new URL for the forums here, and conveying my deepest condolences once I can gather my wits on what to even write to him about. Maybe he will get access soon and can see this or post, so please feel free to share your condolences as well. At a minimum, I will pass along our comments of support. Thank you for listening.
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