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If you would like to contact Mr. Haney,
good luck. He has taken to electronic solutions
for communication about as much as a coyote takes
to kayaking. His many fans will just have to meet
him through his scripts and the body of work he
has left to them under the DC banner.
Postscript: Bob suffered
a stroke some months back and is not in good condition.
He is unable to talk and does not seem to recognize
friends or family. He is presently in a convalescent
hospital in the United States. Blueroadrunner has
received several emails inquiring about Bob's condition.
Some, who have worked in the health field, feel
that fan letters and get-well cards would go a long
way to boost his morale. If you'd like to send him
a get-well card, or just a note to say 'hi', mail
it to:
Robert Haney
Room 308 Bed 1.
Comunity Convalesent Hospital
8665 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa Ca.
Latest news on Bob Haney:
Sept. 2, 2004
I was delighted to walk into Bob's room to find
an improved man. It gives me hope that my visits
and the many letters from fans have really boosted
his spirit. I read him all the letters on his bulletin
board from fans who only knew him as the writer
for DC Comics. These notes and letters (most of
which were appropriately on Batman stationary or
cards) were filled with appreciation and sentiments
that let Bob know how very important his work was
for them. He eyes glowed and he was able to display
the biggest grin I have ever seen on him ....even
before his stroke. So the the long and short of
it --WE, his fans, friends and
family who have known him either personally or through
his work, comic books or otherwise, DO
make a difference to him. So please keep the cards
coming and I will personally make sure that each
time I go by the nursing home, I will read them
to Bob.
JC Whitfield
Sad News, Nov. 21/04:
I was able to visit with Bob in Hospice on Sunday,
Dec. 21st. There were hospice nurses visiting him
24 hours a day when I was there, giving him loving
care. Although he was in pretty bad shape and in
much pain, I know that he recognized that I was
there, still giving me his effort to smile and waving
his hand for me. I knew that it wouldn't be long
before Bob would not have the energy to fight any
longer. I held his hand and told him that he didn't
have to fight any longer. I talked with him about
relaxing and breathing as calmly as possible and
feeling peace with the idea of letting go and that
we all would understand that it was his time to
be in peace. I prayed with him (just for me, as
I explained to him) for peace to fill his soul and
allow his transition to a different dimension. I
knew that his time was limited. Somehow, his face
relaxed and as I left the room and glanced back,
I knew I wouldn't see him again in this lifetime.
Thanks for giving me the article about him written
by Mr. Kingman, I read it to him as well as played
all the voices of the many individuals from San
Felipe whom I had recorded earlier. All of those
voices were probably amongst the last of his memories
as he listened to each of them talk to him as if
he were still under the Palapa, watching CNN or
at Juanito's enjoying an evening of music, laughing
at the karaoke or just talking with the many friends
there.
Bob died on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24th.
You probably already know this but I wanted to write
what it was like for me saying goodbye to a great
legend, a brave man, a friend, my favorite dancer
at Juanita's and a special love in my life. The
wonderful things is that his legend will live through
his comic scripts and in the minds of those who
really knew the Bob Haney I knew and treasured.
See you soon,
jc
A nice piece has been written about
Bob for the Silver Bullet Comic Book site. You can
read it HERE.
Mark Evanier has written about his
memories of Bob. It can be found HERE.
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