Jerry's Tribute to   Don "CyberDad" McKinley

"I love that man. He shows more spirit in one moment of his day than most men will experience in their lifetime." Jerry 2001/02/06

While they often refer to him as "Flash" and "our Cyber-Dad", the folks who 'talk' with Don on the Parkinson's Information Exchange Network know him as one who never gives up, who will fight PD every single day. He is admired and loved by us, his fellow "Parkies," and by his family, the love of his life, Vivian, and their two daughters, Doni and Cheryl.   Vivian and Don dancing then Vivian and Don dancing now   Don was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1963 and probably had it for five years before he knew what was wrong. Don's love of dancing, golfing, and bowling might have been a key factor in helping him overcome the effects of PD for as long as he has.   Don and Vivian's older daughter Doni with her husband Ted. Don and Vivian's younger daughter Cheryl with her friend Greg Don and Vivian's younger daughter Cheryl (Don calls her "Baby")   Dr. Christos Ioannidis, Don's neurologist, became a close friend of Don's after seeing someone so willing to fight to "do his thing."   Don with Debbie Ioannidis and Christos Ioannidis   Don has a unique way of showing his affection to other list-members - he signs his messages with "I.Y.Q." ("I like you"). Through his faith, his abilities and his strength, his friends and his cyber-buddies know Don's love of life.   Don's strong personality (!) helps him fight Parkinson's!

Created: 2000/11/08 Back to Previous Page Updated: 2002/04/01

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