In November I had a very small, low-grade cancerous area removed from my lung.I was fortunate that it was discovered at an early stage.Except for the surgery, I required no additional treatments.I left the hospital with a clean bill of health.
Unfortunately, following the surgery, I developed a bad infection further compounded by a case of pneumonia.It was the pneumonia and the infection that set me back.This all happened just as I was leaving for spring training.
In hindsight, it was a mistake to go and I am paying the price for it now.As NESN announced, I am taking a leave of absence so that I can fully recover.
First of all, I would like to thank all of you for the outpouring of concern you have given me recently.I honestly appreciate it.Secondly, I want to emphasize that I am in good shape now.
While physically I have no issues, the past few months have been emotionally draining, and exhausting for both my family and I.Along those lines, I would like to thank NESN and the Red Sox for allowing me to take as much time as I need.I am not certain exactly when I will return, but I will keep you posted.I want to make sure that when I do return I can be with the team all the way to the 2009 World Series!
I hope that by stating all this publicly it will emphasize the dangers of smoking to everyone, especially children.So, once again, I appreciate all your support and I would like to emphasize – if you don’t smoke, don’t start, and if you do smoke, try to quit!I don’t say that lightly because I know how difficult it can be.
While Jerry is great in the booth he is even better outside the booth - Jerry is a great guy and everyone is pulling for a speedy recovery. Here is the announcement that was made on NESN.
Jerry, I am so happy taht I will hear you in the bppth on Friday. I quit smoking last Oct. just before my heart surgery and I too know about depression, my husband died in Sept, before my surgery, so it has been atough year for me also. God Bless you Jerry. A fan forever. love you Pauline
08/20/2009 7:30 AM
Jerry, I am so happy taht I will hear you in the bppth on Friday. I quit smoking last Oct. just before my heart surgery and I too know about depression, my husband died in Sept, before my surgery, so it has been atough year for me also. God Bless you Jerry. A fan forever. love you Pauline
08/20/2009 7:30 AM
Take all the time you need Jerry. As much as we miss you, we also want you to take your time to get better. I hope to see you soon in the booth with Don.
07/16/2009 2:49 PM
Keep on gettin' better Rem-Dog, your "fill-ins" - Ecc & Roberts are good & OK respectively, but we need you back in the booth keeping Don in line !
07/03/2009 10:38 AM
Remy
I can’t wait to hear you back in the booth I miss your great stories. They make any game entertaining no mater the score. I would also just like to say being from CT I also know a lot of Yankees fans some who tell me that they always watch the Yankee/Sox games on NESN because to announcers are so much better.
06/12/2009 1:59 PM
Hey Jerry, My Mom (Marjie Haines) and I would like to extend our best wishes for a speedy recovery. We miss your comic banter with Don. It's not the same without you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sox fans forever, Marjie and Sharon
05/12/2009 2:13 PM
Jerry, I hope you have a quick and complete recovery and get back in the game as soon as possible. It's not the same without you. Be well.
05/09/2009 11:27 AM
From Norm and Kristin in Anchorage, Alaska, we wanted to wish you all the best and hope that you have a speedy recovery. We need the voice of the Red Sox Nation to help carry the call for the Sox into October and for years beyond! Take care of yourself.
05/09/2009 10:57 AM
We miss you! Hope you heal well and soon, but take your time. Family comes first.
Looking forward to hearing you and Don chuckling over the air waves!
05/09/2009 10:07 AM
Jerry, my younger brother died from esophogeal cancer caused by smoking at 43 years old. That was 16 years ago. To this day, his widow and children, all heavy puffers, insist cigarettes had nothing to do with his death. Take as much time as you need. We will be here to welcome you back to the booth.
05/09/2009 7:38 AM
Chooch, I know you'll be feeling much better.
You're '2' tough to keep down. We're all thinking about you in Somerset. Get well fast.
05/09/2009 7:20 AM
Jerry
T he whole "Red Sox Nation is think of you & miss you very much!! please get well & could you cover some of the "WPS" Boston Breakers Soccer on NESN!!!!
05/08/2009 7:00 PM
Hi Jerry
Sorry to hear your news and from the Red Sox Nation from across the pond in the UK, who tune into you daily via MLB.TV, our thoughts are with you.
Get well soon Mate!
05/08/2009 3:50 PM
Hope you have a speedy and full recovery. We all miss you very much. You've been a favorite of mine since back when you played 2nd base for the Red Sox. You are such a huge part of the Red Sox,and always will be. We all love and miss you!
05/08/2009 3:27 PM
Hi Jerry ~ Glad to hear that you're recovery is going well. Get plenty of rest, and will be looking forward to seeing you back in the booth with Don. My best wishes & prayers to you, Phoebe & your family.
05/08/2009 1:22 PM
So glad to hear that your recovering and that all the cancer was removed, and no treatment was needed! Get plenty of rest and then hurry back afterwards we love and miss you much!!
Gina Akerman
Spokes person and poster girl for NH Red Sox Nation
05/08/2009 12:53 AM
I was so sorry to hear the news and definitely want to send my prayers and best wishes. It definitely isn't the same watching the sox on tv without hearing the RemDawg takes. As a person who works in public health trying to help people who need or want to quit smoking - I commend you for sharing your story and I am sure that you will inspire others who are dealing with lung cancer or other smoking-related illnesses. I hope you are able to have a full/speedy recovery. ...View More...View Less
I was so sorry to hear the news and definitely want to send my prayers and best wishes. It definitely isn't the same watching the sox on tv without hearing the RemDawg takes. As a person who works in public health trying to help people who need or want to quit smoking - I commend you for sharing your story and I am sure that you will inspire others who are dealing with lung cancer or other smoking-related illnesses. I hope you are able to have a full/speedy recovery. ...View More...View Less
I'm just one of your many fans wishing you a complete recovery and return to full strength. Go RemDawg - our prayers and best wishes are with you and your family.
05/07/2009 6:15 PM
Hey Rem Dawg hope your feeling better and back in the booth soon. While Don and Dennis are good we still miss your antics. We miss the way you and Don play off each other
05/07/2009 6:11 PM
hey jerry,
miss ya in the booth...BUT take your time.. we look forward to
you returning...red sox nation
loves you...
take care...GO SOX !!!
05/07/2009 4:54 PM
Your in our thoughts and prayers..Take the time to fully recover...we miss the chatter between you and Don in the booth..especially during long games...Can't wait to see you and Wally back in the booth...Maybe Wally should spend time with Don in the booth while you are gone for luck....
05/07/2009 4:30 PM
Hey Rem.. Praise the Lord, the cancer was found out early! Lesson learned to RELAX until you're fully recovered, R I G H T ? ? ?
You lucky dog, you! I can hear you now..."Ummm honey? can you get me a lemonade and put a bendy straw in it because I'm reclining .....Oh this isn't sweet enough..Can I have another one? I'm hungry. What are we having for dinner tonight?? I have the munchies...Honey? What do I want??..etc etc.."
Your in my thoughts and prayers, Jerry. ...View More...View Less
All our prayers and good thoughts and best wishes are with you for a speedy recovery! Hope to have you back soon. YOU are Red Sox Nation!
05/07/2009 11:33 AM
Miss you in the booth! Others my sit in the "chair" but none can fill it like you do! (no offense, Eck) Wishing you a BIG Get Well Soon!
05/07/2009 10:53 AM
Jerry,
All of your fans in our household were very saddened to hear of your cancer battle. We miss hearing and seeing you on NECN, but we know that you're giving your all in facing this challenge, like you did during your playing days. Wishing you a speedy recovery and many more years of good health. All the best to you and your family.
05/07/2009 9:33 AM
You are greatly missed but it is imperative you take the time you need to recover. Your the best and my thoughts & prayers go out to you and your family. I look forward to hearing your voice one day soon.
05/07/2009 9:24 AM
Very glad that everything went well...here's to a speedy recovery and some more "antics" in the booth! The games just aren't the same without you Rem!
05/07/2009 9:00 AM
Jerry,
Every year for the last 3 years I have created a sand sculpture to raise awareness for the Jimmy Fund. Past sculptures have included Jason Varitek, Big Papi and even one of my dad who I lost to cancer over 25 years ago. This year I'll be at the 27th Annual Scooperbowl carving another life size sand sculpture. Initially I had planned to do a single sculpture of Mike Lowell. After hearing your story, I have decided that another great man should be included in the sculpture as well. It all takes place on Boston City Hall Plaza June 9 - 11. I urge every member of Red Sox nation to come show their support for the fight against cancer. Get well soon! ...View More...View Less
Dear, dear Jerry my prayers will be added to everyone else's that you recover fully and quickly; may God be with you, your family and friends, and all your medical folks. We miss you in the booth, but we want you well! :) Sending good wishes and healing thoughts from the rural Virginia Outpost of the Sawks Nation, Jasta & family
05/07/2009 7:46 AM
RemDawg -- Thanks for sharing this very personal information with us. I am so glad to hear that you are on the mend. While we can't wait for you to come back from the DL, please take your time, and be sure that you and your family are ready. You've learned your lesson about rushing it! Listen to your doctors, your family, and your heart. You know dawg-gone well that we'll still be here when you're ready! You and your family will be in my prayers. Rest up. Be well. ...View More...View Less
There is no one in Baseball that does it like the Remdawg. Jerry I hope you come back soon, you are sorely missed. Don is carrying the weight but, it's not the same without you!!
05/07/2009 7:39 AM
Prayers going out for you and your family Jerry. We need you in the booth, its just not the same watching the games without you with Don. Love Eck, but, you are the best you keep the booth hopping and exciting. Take care and hurry back.
05/07/2009 7:11 AM
Jerry- so glad to know the truth-you and your humor are desperately missed- we knew something was wrong early in the season-relax and take the time to fully recoveer so you can come back as yourself!! Our best to you and your family-while the games aren't the same,your health come first!
05/07/2009 6:51 AM
Jerry...I have been a fan of yours since I was a kid...72 now. I was a smoker, but with acupuncture I quit 23 years ago, but I have lung disease now. As much as I like Eck, it just isn't the same without you. Hurry back, but be sure you are up to it.
05/07/2009 6:45 AM
take the time to fully get back on your feet...soothe your soul...you are truly missed by all your fans, the games lack a little somethin' somethin' without you in the booth.but take care of you
05/07/2009 6:44 AM
Jerry, you will be in my prayers for a full and quick recovery. We miss you and can't wait for you to get back in the booth giving D.O. a hard time. Take care of yourself El Presidente.
05/07/2009 6:33 AM
there's nothing better than listening to you and don having a good time calling a sox game..you make the blowouts a lot easier to take...thanks jerry...get well real soon...we miss you!
05/07/2009 4:25 AM
Thanks, I was wondering where you where. Take your time. Relax, spend time with your family. We do miss you in the booth. We know that you are there. Look foward to listening to you soon.
05/07/2009 1:44 AM
With all the love and prayers, you will survive. The "medical center" of the world is around the corner. They won't let you down. You are such a big part of all our lives. I think you just shocked Red Sox Nation big time!!! 3ove and prayers to you and your family.
05/07/2009 12:48 AM
Jerry Red Sox Nation wishes you a speedy recovery! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! The games are not the same without you.
05/07/2009 12:22 AM
Jerry, my deepest thoughts and prayers for a safe recovery for you and for your family. Good luck and thank you for sharing this most personal part of your life.
05/06/2009 10:33 PM
I'll be sure to keep you in my prayers from this day forward Jerry. Living out in California I was tardy in getting the lowdown on your recent illness. Watching the Red Sox on my MLB computer is not the same with you absent. Get well soon and God bless you.
05/06/2009 10:31 PM
Jerry I know that you know that everyone's thoughts are with you and that everyone wishes you well. I want to personally wish you well and as a counselor I know that the hardest part is facing it all after the treatment is over. We find out just how important life is and everything that we truly hold dear to us. We also find out what things in our life are important. May you find comfort and peace during this time in your life and know that we do care for you and your family.. ...View More...View Less
Take care of yourself and mythoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cant wait till you return....Best of luck wiht your recovery!
05/06/2009 10:18 PM
Please rest up and I hope you return soon! You and Don do such a great job -- I get angry anytime the game isn't on NESN.
Honestly, there is nothing better than when you guys get a case of the giggles. Makes my day every time.
Games aren't the same without you. Again, best wishes for some well deserved time off and a speedy recovery!
05/06/2009 10:14 PM
wishing you a full and speedy recovery jerry. i will keep you in my prayers. they say a sense of humor is a major part of the battle so you should be all set.
05/06/2009 9:48 PM
Jerry, my family and I greatly miss your commentary and your insight into the Red Sox. It isn't the same without you. Please take your time and heal.. we'll wait for our Rem Dawg!
05/06/2009 9:39 PM
Jerry, I miss those funny, silly moments between you and Don. Miss you much. In my thoughts and prayers. The Sox are like family.
NANA SOX
05/06/2009 9:37 PM
THANKS JERRY FOR LETTING US KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON WITH YOUR ABSENCE. I KNOW I, AS WELL AS MANY OTHERS, AM/ARE CONCERNED. THAT IS TERRIFIC NEWS THAT YOU ARE ON THE MEND. I HOPE IT IS A QUICK RECOVERY!
05/06/2009 9:27 PM
Thanks Jerry for sharing this with Red Sox Nation, since we are your friends and fans as we are for the Sox themselves. You are in my prayers, partly for you and yours - but partly for us..since no one can replace your authentic spirit and goofy (yet lovable;o) sense of humor!!
05/06/2009 9:04 PM
Jerry, being in my home either playing or commintating with Don, you are like a part of my family.As would be with a family member, much concern with your illness. Please get well soon so we can watch the Sox win the Series together. Love to you and your family. Joan your biggest Fall River Fan
05/06/2009 8:47 PM
Jerry - as one who has seen cancer tuch his family first hand, please take good care of yourself and get well. Kick back and watch the Sox. Get yourself fully back to health. Your Sox chair will be waiting for you when you come back.
05/06/2009 8:46 PM
I'm in agreement with everyone else... you are SO missed Jerry & watching Sox just isn't the same without you!! DO take as much time as you need though and FULLY recover! Thanks for updating us - We were all so worried here in Maine (and, EVERYWHERE!!)! Love & HUGS, an OLD SOX FAN!!
05/06/2009 8:26 PM
Jerry,
I wish you the best for a speedy recovery. You need to know that watching the Sox is not the same without you! We love you and miss you! Please get well and come back when you are well!
You are in my prayers!!!
05/06/2009 8:21 PM
my husband also had a battle with cancer , its been 8 years . you will be fine also . we miss your antics with don. . god bless sandy b
05/06/2009 8:20 PM
my husband also had a battle with cancer , its been 8 years . you will be fine also . we miss your antics with don. . god bless sandy b
05/06/2009 8:19 PM
Missing you in the booth!!Do as you are told so your family will be able to share you with us again!You and your family are in our prayers.
05/06/2009 8:03 PM
Hey Jerry...I am a visiting nurse from Maine. I know I could fit you into my schedule if needed. Please let me know. Otherwise, I hope to see you soon with Don. It's just not the same without you. Bless you.
05/06/2009 8:01 PM
I am very thankful that you are doing well Mr. Remy. We miss you very much! I know Don does too!! May God Bless you and your family and we can't wait to see and hear you soon!
05/06/2009 7:43 PM
Dear Rem Dawg, wife and I both praying for you. Sounds like the batteries need recharging and as our BoSoxNorth top dawg we need that "energizer bunny" - you, bask when you can. Prayers and well wishes always, BoSoxNorthFan & Wife.
05/06/2009 7:43 PM
Sooo glad to find out the true reason for your absense and send you all the very best. We are kind of a 'cancer family' - and both heavy smokers. Dumb huh! I've been smoking since 11 and inhaling since 15 - 62 now and just emphasema. Be safe, Jer, I understand, as a ptsd patient, how that emotional business can get to you. Miss you very, very much my friend.....Lynn & Charlie in NH ...View More...View Less
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