Todos queremos a Germán: Germán Camilo Sarmiento Villamizar – December 25, 1970 – February 7, 2013

Tuesday 12 February 2013

Germán Camilo Sarmiento Villamizar – December 25, 1970 – February 7, 2013

Our dear friend, brother and partner Germán passed away on Thursday February 7^th after a long battle against leukaemia. Germán left in peace, surrounded by the love of Christi, Gilma and his family and friends.

For those willing to attend the vigil in person, there will be a visitation (with optional viewing) on Thursday, February 14th from 4-8pm (and a 6pm Rosary) at:

Oceanside First Presbyterian Church

2001 El Camino Real

Oceanside, CA 92054

The graveside service will take place on Friday, February 15th at 2:30pm:

Oak Hill Memorial Park

2640 Glenridge Road

Escondido, CA 92027

On that same day a gathering will take place at 4:30pm for the Celebration of a Beautiful Life, where memories as well as his favorite food, drinks and music will be shared. The gathering will take place at the following address:

Above The Clouds

20012 Elfin Forest Lane

Elfin Forest, CA 92029

As part of that celebration, Alejandro Rojas is organizing the possibility to attend or participate via a pre-corded message or live via Skype videoconference.

For pre-recorded audio/video messages, or texts you would like to be shared:

Please send to todosqueremosagerman@gmail.com

To participate in live videoconference via Skype:

You need to be connected to Alejandro on Skype. If you are not, please write an email to todosqueremosagerman@gmail.com with “Skype” in the subject to request to be added. If requests exceed capacity, we will organize participation in turns.

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Germán Sarmiento necesita mucha energía positiva y el amor de su familia y amigos!

A Germán le diagnosticaron Leucemia Mieloide Aguda (LMA) a comienzos de Septiembre del 2011, solo unos meses después del nacimiento de su hijo Diego. Le hicieron tratamiento de quimioterapia agresivo después del cual el cáncer entró en remisión. Tuvo la suerte de encontrar no solo uno sino dos donantes de médula, lo cual permitió que le hicieran un trasplante rápidamente. Germán se encontraba recuperándose, comenzando a hacer deporte y a punto de comenzar a trabajar nuevamente cuando le descubrieron de nuevo un alto numero de células de leucemia en julio del 2012. Prácticamente volver a cero: debe someterse nuevamente a quimioterapia, esta vez aun más agresiva. Si se logra hacer que el cáncer entre en remisión de nuevo, se pensará en otro trasplante. Pero por el momento el objetivo es parar la leucemia. Para ello, Germán necesita mucha energía positiva, amor y ánimo.

Germán va a estar de nuevo hospitalizado durante un periodo extendido. Gilma, su mamá, estará afortunadamente con el, Christi y Diego a partir de agosto. Christi tiene la suerte de tener el apoyo de su familia, así como un empleo con la flexibilidad necesaria para poder acompañar a Germán en el hospital, al mismo tiempo que se ocupa de Diego, su casa y su trabajo. También ella necesita nuestro apoyo durante este difícil periodo.

Esta página sigue siendo pues un portal para centralizar la información sobre la evolución de la salud de nuestro querido Germán y canalizar los mensajes de cariño y soporte de su familia y amigos. Por favor transmítanle su amor!

Germán Sarmiento needs lots of positive energy and the love of his family and friends!

Germán was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) at the beginning of September 2011, just a few months after the birth of his son Diego. He underwent aggressive chemotherapy treatment after which his cancer went into remission. He was lucky enough to find not one but two bone marrow donors, which allowed him to have a transplant shortly after. Germán was recovering well, beginning to do some sport, and just about to go back to work when doctors discovered once more a high count of leukaemia cells in his blood in July 2012. This is almost like going back to square one: he must undergo a new and much more aggressive chemotherapy. If the cancer goes into remission once more, a second transplant could be necessary. But for the time being the goal is to stop the leukaemia. To do that, Germán needs a lot of good positive energy, love and encouragement.

Germán will once more be hospitalised for an extended period. Gilma, his mom, will fortunately be with him, Christi and Diego from August onwards. Christi is lucky to have the support of her family and a job that grants her the flexibility to be with Germán at the hospital, all while taking care of Diego, her home and her work. She too needs our support during this difficult period.

This page therefore continues to be a portal to centralise information regarding the evolution of our beloved Germán's health and to channel the messages of love and support from his family and friends. Please share all your love with him!