My Cancer Journey 9, Journeys End

Hello everyone, unfortunately this will be my last video. As you can see I can barely string a sentence together. My lungs have suffered quite a bit.
This video is really just letting everyone know that I have passed away and what the plan is beyond here.
I'm hoping the canoe club might spread a small portion of my ashes on the ocean, my wife will retain most and hopefully a small amount can be put with Mum and Dad in their lot at the Invercargill cemetary. So you can see from this I am not going to hold a funeral but there will be plenty of time to say goodbye if you what in the comments sections of this video or on my memorialised Face Book page.
Despite everything I feel quite lucky as I have had the opportunity to plan for my passing which most people do not get to do. Passing in this way, seeing it coming which is how I have always wanted to go has taught me not to take too many things too seriously and relax. When all said at the end of the day nothing really matters other than being with loved ones. The sun will rise again and you will wake up, get out of bed and do it all again :-)

[sfcretired]

RIP, Mr. Leaf. I am now where you were. I'm in hospice care, Stage IV lung cancer, and given two to six months. I've accepted it, am at peace with it, and have lived a long (80 years) and fruitful life. Hope to meet you on the other side.

[kylewagner]

“I’m pretty sure if you die, the cancer dies at the same time. That’s not a loss. That’s a draw.” -Norm Macdonald

[remag-yxed]

This man was on deaths door and talked about it like it was a minor inconvinience. That kind of bravery is something every human ought to aspire for. God speed, Daryl. Rest easy.

[GHXST-]

YouTube decided to randomly recommend this video to me today after a year, Fly high Daryl.

[RetroYusuf]

Absolute beast of a human being. He looked at death right in the eyes and simply accepted it like a champion. Rest in peace sir.

[soy]

Not even death scared this man one bit.

Rest in Peace, Legend.

[MoneyPitCastle]

this man would give anything to have the day we take for granted. RIP sir.

[mleleuterio]

"You take the good, you take the bad, you take the ugly. That's life."

What a brave man this guy. Rest easy now, mate.

[ZealKingdom]

This man is discussing his end in his final days with more composure than most people would have complaining about waiting in line to buy coffee at a Starbucks. We need to remember that we all have things to go through in life, but It's important to let go of the trivial matters, and focus on the important things. Be kind to each other, and enjoy every day you get to spend in this world.

RIP to this man, who in a weak physical state showed more inner strength and dignity than most could muster in a lifetime.

[baranjan]

R.I.P. Mr. Leaf. I never knew someone could face death with such composure and calmness. What an inspiration.

[ChesterBettis]

My father passed away from cancer, he survived until his lungs filled up with fluid. I stayed with him til he passed, although he went off in a coma, sleeping! age 64. life is so amazing, and most people take it for granted!

[tenebrismedia]

"Catch ya later."

Most optimistic last words I've ever heard, His journey is never over.

I'm sorry that I just now learned about you a whole month later. We love you.

[mr.someone]

The balls of steel on this man. This guy knew what was coming, and he was prepared for it, no panicking, he explained everything very calmly. What a strong man. Rest easy soldier.

[SadBulldog]

I may be a month late, but goodbye Daryl. you're an absolute beast of a man, treating this illness like it's nothing. Godspeed, you will be missed.

[uhuhyesm]

A lot of people in here are saying you were fearless. I didn't see that at all. I saw a man with a lot of fear in his eyes, but also a man who was brave enough to face it with a level of dignity that could move mountains. Rest in peace. I didn't know you, but this has greatly impacted me for the better and I thank you for that.

[satanicangel]

As someone who's extremely scared of death, this guy just fascinate me. Being able to just cope with reality and accept it. Being able to just talk about it and remain calm. Truly inspiring.

[river]

I’m 11 months late. I can’t believe he can talk about this topic with such calmness. I really hope you get the rest you deserve in heaven. Rest in peace ❤️ 🕊️

[bokboonetwothreeeightfive]

He seems like such a friendly, upbeat person. Poor guy. Rest in peace Daryl

[buckeyeadventures]

As I sit here watching this brave man, I see my own fate... I have stage 3 (incurable) lung cancer with what is supposed to be a 22 month survival prognosis, if I meet the might be a little longer but I doubt it... Once the tumors no longer respond to the treatments... they will start to regrow.... and it will only be a matter of weeks after the regrowth begins.. That is how my cancer and other cancers grow... Its felling pretty good one day and the next the cancer tumors push into the other organs and take over your body. I contemplated euthanasia and haven't yet ruled that out... but seeing this process... I may just go out the same way Daryl has chosen. At 70 years of age I have few regrets... Its been a fascinating journey.... It is funny how your perspective changes when you know you are nearing the end of life... all of a sudden all the small things that used to annoy me now don't. I just want to be kind to everyone as we should all be throughout our life.

[Jbos]

30 years after my dad passed away with this terrible disease, I still have a very hard time watching someone with cancer. Rest in peace Daryl.