Richard Simon

[shelly]

I dont know if I should say anything but I feel it is the right thing to do.
Richard was operated on today for throat cancer. His wife called me and said that things are not going as planed. He was in the operateing room for over nine hours and they are not sure if there is not another problem. I am not sure where he is at but I think it would be nice to email his wife and wish her well. If I can find out where he is at I will post it so that you can send cards or what ever is the correct thing to do.

Shelly

[Nyygameused]

Wow, just had correspondence with Richard. Hope he recovers ASAP prayers with him

[39special]

My prayers go out to him and his family for a quick recovery.

[gnaz01]

Sad, Rich is a great guy and I will pray for him.

[daves_resale_shop]

Richard and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[Scott Garner]

Shelly,
Thanks for posting this. I'm really sorry to hear this news about Richard.
We will say a prayer for him and his family.
Scott

[barrysloate]

That is such terrible news. I hope Richard is able to overcome this and return to good health. I hate hearing stories like this.

[rjackson44]

Prayers to richard and his wife

[7nohitter]

Wow! Thanks for the post Shelly...all my best to the Simon family.

[slidekellyslide]

Wow...I hope he is doing okay. Well wishes to Richard and his family.

[2dueces]

Richard, You are in my thoughts.

[emmygirl]

Prayers go out to Richard and his wife. May you recover fully from this terrible situation.

[kengoldin]

Very sorry to hear and my best wishes for good luck and a speedy recovery
Ken

[btcarfagno]

All my best to an icon in the autograph community. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tom C

[gregr2]

All my best, here's wishing for a speedy recovery.

[whitehse]

wow this is surprising news. Prayers going out to Richard and his family.

[Leon]

Surprised and saddened to hear this. Please do try to get his wife's email so we can at least send our prayers and thoughts. Get well quick, Richard!!

[GoldenAge50s]

Very sad & sorry to hear this news. Fight back Richard & get back to us soon!

[Hankphenom]

Terrible news. Hoping for a full and speedy recovery for one of the hobby's best.

[1880nonsports]

here's hoping one of the good guys gets better quickly.

[cubsguy1969]

Sorry to hear about this. Get well, Richard!

[shelly]

I talked with his wife. The operation took nine hours. They left the breathing tube in because he was not getting enough oxygen. They took it out this morning and he was able to to talk. T
The doctors feel that they got all the cancer. It will be a week before they know for sure. He is doing much better. I will keep you guys informed.

Shelly

[ethicsprof]

quite a shock. my prayers are certainly with Richard and his family and will
continue.

all the best,
barry

[perezfan]

Richard and family...

My thoughts and prayers are with you, and wishing for a speedy recovery!

Mark

[thecatspajamas]

My thoughts and prayers are with Richard and his family as well for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.

[yanks12025]

Thoughts and prayers

[Oldtix]

Please add my thoughts and prayers for Richard and his family to this growing list.

Rick

[Deertick]

Fast recovery wishes for one of the "Good Guys".

[RelicSports]

Wishing Richard a quick and full recovery. Him and his family will be in my prayers

[aaroncc]

I hope he has a speedy recovery.

[shelly]

Good newS. He was up and talking and walked to the bathroom. The doctors are only saying good things now. He was told that it will take up to a week to get the all clear and clean sign.

[gregr2]

Great news, thanks Shelly!!

[Lordstan]

Fantastic news.

[gnaz01]

Awesome!!

[HRBAKER]

Better news! Get well soon Richard!

[ksfarmboy]

Sounds like good news. Prayers sent for continued recovery.

[thetruthisoutthere]

I emailed Richard the day before his operation and he was in good spirits.

He'll be back here in a blink-of-an-eye.

[THEGOODZ15]

hay thats great news to see that richard is talking and walking...i have known him since 1984 when i was a kid collecting thurman munson signed items....in ny get welll fast......scott goodman

[batsballsbases]

Damn talking already! Thought we could keep him quiet for awhile! LOL
Richard my friend my thoughts and prayers go out to you in a time of need. We go to far back in the days of the Rothstein shows in N.Y. to let this small set back put a damper on life! Get well soon ! Al

[mark simon]

Hi

This is Mark Simon (Richard's son). My mom, sister and I just wanted to thank everyone for their nice comments and good wishes. They were GREAT to read last night at the end of two stressful days.

We were with him for most of the day yesterday and he is doing well and getting better by the minute (we spent a good amount of time breaking down the Mets report card ratings in yesterday's NY Daily News).

I imagine he will be back on these message boards very soon, as I've been told many times how much he likes participating in them.

One point of clarification that we did just want to note (in case any of you speak to him about his illness in the next few days) ... he had thyroid cancer surgery, not throat cancer surgery. The good news is that his voice is basically normal, though he was told to keep talking to a minimum for the next few days.

Thanks to everyone again.

[GrayGhost]

Originally Posted by mark simon

Hi

This is Mark Simon (Richard's son). My mom, sister and I just wanted to thank everyone for their nice comments and good wishes. They were GREAT to read last night at the end of two stressful days.

We were with him for most of the day yesterday and he is doing well and getting better by the minute (we spent a good amount of time breaking down the Mets report card ratings in yesterday's NY Daily News).

I imagine he will be back on these message boards very soon, as I've been told many times how much he likes participating in them.

One point of clarification that we did just want to note (in case any of you speak to him about his illness in the next few days) ... he had thyroid cancer surgery, not throat cancer surgery. The good news is that his voice is basically normal, though he was told to keep talking to a minimum for the next few days.

Thanks to everyone again.

Thanks for the accurate update and continued prayers and best to your Dad and to the family sir.

[Fuddjcal]

Thanks for the update...ALL the best, for one of the best!

F Cancer...beat it hard my handsome friend.

[ethicsprof]

great news and update!
all the best to Richard and the whole family,

barry

[Ladder7]

Freakin cancer. As if life itself wasn't tough enough. My best to the Simon's.

[thetruthisoutthere]

My best to Richard as always.

[Jay Wolt]

Great to hear on the progress, keep it going! Godspeed!

[Runscott]

Prayers go out to Richard and his family, and I'm very glad to hear about the positive progress.

[yanksfan09]

Keep fighting, stay strong. Wishing a speedy recovery.

[D.P.Johnson]

Hope you feel better soon Richard.

[Maddog]

Wow, just saw this thread.
Rich, all the best. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Wishing for a full and speedy recovery.