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(Charles) Allen Brown December 30, 1953-March 17, 2013 Allen Brown exercised his right under the Oregon Death With Dignity Act to close his battle with cancer. As a long-time supporter of this option, he was proud and grateful to live in a state that allowed him to meet dying on his own terms. He was surrounded by many friends. He was an atheist to the end. Allen was born in St. Louis, MO, to Don and Mary Brown, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his older brother Donald. He moved to Southern California at a young age, spending most of his youth in Oxnard, CA.  His parents instilled in him a lifelong love of learni

Hotmetal53, (Charles) Allen Brown, used his right under the Oregon Death with Dignity Act to end his battle with cancer today. He was proud and grateful to live in a state that allowed him this option. Originally given a maximum of a year and a half to live after his diagnosis of lung cancer in early 2010, he amazed everyone around him with his endurance and unflagging spirit. He passed the way he wanted to, surrounded by many of his friends. His lifelong devotion to art and technology inspired many, and his mentoring of young technologists ensures that his passion for education will be a lasting legacy. Farewell, Allen! You touched many as

I'm one year over schedule and I'm having a party to celebrate this!  The party is Oct 29.  That is one year beyond the last date when the doctor said I could possibly live.  Yes, 2.5 years ago when I was diagnosed with lung cancer the doctor gave me a year to a year and a half to live.  But I'm not dead yet! If you would like to join me for my party, let me know and I will send you the address.  I can provide some beds for out of town guests.  So you need not make it a day trip. Oh, by the way, it's a costume party.  You don't have to wear one.  But it's more fun if you do. Now what should I wear?  Maybe I should be the grim reaper.  :rof