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 !

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

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

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.

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

Thanks for letting us know Bob.<BR>Sad news indeed ...

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.<BR><BR>&quot;Spirit of compassion, you watch the ways of all of us,<BR>and weave out of terrible happenings<BR>wonders of goodness and grace,<BR>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.<BR>Wes has made a difference to many and we are but a small part of that.<BR>Be with him and with his family now and ease their path.<BR>Amen.&quot;<BR><BR>Thank you, Wes.

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

Sending heartfelt prayers from Georgia for Wes and his family.

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

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

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.

What sad news. Wes, always a true gentleman and helpful to so many, is a special person.<BR><BR>Prayers and best wishes.

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

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

Wishing strength and peace for Wes and his family.<BR><BR>And sending gratitude for your many contributions here, Wes.

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

Blessings and peace be upon Wes and his family.<BR><BR>Thanks for the word, Bob.

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.<BR><BR>Wendy

Prayers for Wes and his family.<BR>April