Chasing Grace

I only found out this morning that Robert Jordan died yesterday.

He was the author of many books, including the Wheel of Time series, that Paul and I both have enjoyed reading. We met Mr. Jordan a couple of years ago at the Toadstool Bookshop here in Milford. He was a gracious gentleman, and it was a pleasure to meet him and tell him how much we enjoyed his work.

He died of cardiac amyloidosis, a buildup of excess proteins in the heart. Early last year, he had announced he was undergoing a radical treatment therapy to fight this disease. Unfortunately, he lost the battle yesterday.

Our condolences go out to his family for their tremendous loss. He will be sorely missed by fans of his work, and many in the science fiction/fantasy community. But he will always be remembered for the wonderful stories he told, and for the incredible imagination he shared with us all.

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Here is the message from the official website, which is experiencing some very heavy traffic today (understandably) and may be difficult to access for a while.

It is with great sadness that I tell you that the Dragon is gone. RJ left us today at 2:45 PM. He fought a valiant fight against this most horrid disease. In the end, he left peacefully and in no pain. In the years he had fought this, he taught me much about living and about facing death. He never waivered in his faith, nor questioned our God’s timing. I could not possibly be more proud of anyone. I am eternally grateful for the time that I had with him on this earth and look forward to our reunion, though as I told him this afternoon, not yet. I love you bubba.

Our beloved Harriet was at his side through the entire fight and to the end. The last words from his mouth were to tell her that he loved her.

Thank each and everyone of you for your prayers and support through this ordeal. He knew you were there. Harriet reminded him today that she was very proud of the many lives he had touched through his work. We’ve all felt the love that you’ve been sending my brother/cousin. Please keep it coming as our Harriet could use the support.

Jason will be posting funeral arrangements.

My sincerest thanks.

Peace and Light be with each of you,

Wilson
Brother/Cousin
4th of 3