Sorry to hear. Don't know him that well, but the dozen or so interactions with him over the years has him as one of the nicest guys I've met in this hobby.
Really sorry to hear Steve. You've mentioned his medical issues before, but didn't realize they were this serious. Good thoughts to you and his children. Hope the next steps go as well as can be expected.
Am I missing something here?
NH Man Loses Life Savings On Carnival Game
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/04/29/nh-man-loses-life-savings-on-carnival-game/
Better get the Aerosmith earphones while on sale - http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=5534625&ref=25&loc=SHP&srccode=cii_45538312&cpncode=31-129555306-2&pid=1218665530985