Joseph M. Dwyer Memorial

In July 2003, Joe Dwyer was dignosed with pleural mesothelioma, a rare form of lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. He fought bravely and tirelessly with constant cheomotherapy and radiation. He became a pioneer for research in helping to study and attempts towards a cure for the disease. Through it all, Dwyer remained a kind, fun loving, and gentle man to his family and friends they will always remember. Joe Dwyer died Dec 29, 2005 surrounded by his family at his home in Leadville, CO. Those wishing to make memorial contributions in Dwyer's name to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, 1123 Chapala St., Suite 200, PO Box 91840, Santa Barbara, CA 93190-1840. OR ONLINE AT: http://www.marf.org to learn more about this disease and a cause for it's cure.