bobthenavigator

I have just spoken with his wife and the news is not good. Wes has brain cancer and the prognosis is terminal. I know that all of you who knew Wes on this forum will join me in praying for him. He is not able to type well now, so we may not see his sage advice here again. That is our loss !

cigalechanta

I join his wife and you in prayer and hope for a miracle....mimi

Scarlett

Yes, prayers for miracles are in order!
Thank you Bob for letting us know.

sfowler

I am so sorry to hear this news -- thank you Bob for letting us know. And please give our good wishes to Wes and his wife.

HowardR

How does one respond to such sad except to offer our prayers!

Steve_James

Thanks for letting us know Bob.
Sad news indeed ...

LJ

As an actual member of the clergy and a veteran Fodorite who has cause to remember Wes fondly may I pass on the following non-denominational prayer for all those so inlined to join in silently.

"Spirit of compassion, you watch the ways of all of us,
and weave out of terrible happenings
wonders of goodness and grace,
Surround Wes and his family at this time of sorrow and pain with thoughts of all the joy, knowledge and wisdom he has shared with this community of souls bound together by a love of travel.
Wes has made a difference to many and we are but a small part of that.
Be with him and with his family now and ease their path.
Amen."

Thank you, Wes.

Maribel

My thoughts and prayers go out to Wes and his wife.

KatWoman

Sending heartfelt prayers from Georgia for Wes and his family.

jody

Terribly sad news..and a beautiful thought from LJ..Wes will always be one of the Greats on Fodors

Lori

Thank you, Bob, for letting us know about Wes. Very sad news indeed.

Art

Thank you Bob for passing on such sad news. Wes has already and will continue to be missed. He has been such a great contributor to not only this forum but to many other people.

janis

What sad news. Wes, always a true gentleman and helpful to so many, is a special person.

Prayers and best wishes.

michelleNYC

My thoughts and prayers to Wes and his family at this very difficult time.

Tess_Durberville

Sad to hear the news. I reach out to all here and extend my prayers for Wes.

MelJ

Wishing strength and peace for Wes and his family.

And sending gratitude for your many contributions here, Wes.

Thyra

I am stunned to hear this.. thanks for letting us know Bob....

Wes is my travel talk diamond.. in the 4 years I've been visiting he has always been polite, thoughtful and informative...Positive thoughts and prayers, Wes and Family!!!! Your words of wisdom have helped alot.

Gardyloo

Blessings and peace be upon Wes and his family.

Thanks for the word, Bob.

Wendy

Miracles can happen and no one deserves one more than our kind Wes. My thoughts are with him and his family in this terrible time.

Wendy

AprilA

Prayers for Wes and his family.
April