Long Time 914 Suppporter Mechanic needs Moral Support, Wes from H & H Enterprises is In and Out of the Hospital Options

[bandjoey]

Although I didn't know Wes personally, he spend time with me answering newby questions, and even some free advice on the phone. In Dallas, many know the Saturday Hangout at his shop. I don't know how long he's been in business but it wouldn't surprise me it someone said 20+ years. He is the classic old timer Porsche mechanic. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

Last time I went by, there must have been a couple of 911's and about 6 914 in the door.


I heard he was in Hospice, and Ron stopped by his shop to find out the straight. He is in remission from Prostrate Cancer, and recently fell and broke a hip. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Now in rehab.
Ron or someone local to Plano can add more details here and possibly a photo or 2 of his shop.

I doubt he has email but it would be a nice gesture to mail a get well card or 2, with THANKS for all the work he's done for the local 914 community. I know it's a hassle to go get a stamp but....

Let's send him some Porsche Cheer!

H & H Enterprises
Wes Hildreth, Chief Mechanic and Porschefile
902 Ave K, Ste. 100B
Plano, TX 75074

[tat2dphreak]

with Wes, he did get regular checkups. less than a year before being diagnosed he had an exam, no problem found. (I'm not sure if they performed the PSA test at that time, or the 'traditional' method only.

then less than a year later, (this past December IIRC) he started losing weight and feeling very ill... he went to the Dr and was diagnosed with stage 4... it was very fast moving and aggressive. they performed a surgery and started chemo, and he was in remission within a couple months... that was the last time I saw him...

The doctor told us all then that it was rare for Prostate cancer to be this aggressive, but it does happen.


I'm with Krusty though. get checked yearly over the age of 40! 35 if you have a family history of it!