Sorry about Fred. My father passed in the 80s at age 34 from colon cancer that spread to his liver. It's hereditary. I was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2020. It spread to my liver. It also started to spread to my pancreas in March. I've been doing immune therapy since November. Bob, tell Fred that immuno-therapy saved me from multiple stage 4 cancers. My scans have been clear lately. I'm on my feet again and might start working again soon. I hope he can pull through. Cancer sucks.
Read a couple of books by Dr Joel D. Wallach, Dead Doctors Don't Lie & Epigenetics Genetics is UNLIKELY to be the source of the cancer... Diet is MORE likely. (& the Rockefeller controlled Big Gov, Big Pharma, Big Med and Big Ag conspire to deliver)
Fred's pieces will always be a corner stone for this channels' amazing content. I hope he will pull through and wish him the best, and that he rests well and recovers.
Thank for sharing your art with us all Fred, you truly are a huge part of the atmosphere we become immersed in when we click on so many of Bob's videos. Hope you feel better soon
Fred Dunn is responsible for 50% of the happiness and comfort I've received from this channel. Hopefully he will recover and hopefully he is happy and strong.
@@markus7166 same with my pops but it's been 6 years and he is not slowing down. Think positive. We all can read web MD to scare ourselves and others but positivity is how miracles happen. Being a troll is a choice aswell and I would like to think that counts against trolls likelyhood of a miracle of there own....
Man hes so good too. You rarely see someone who can make the video come to life that much with their drawings. Let us know if there's anything we can do for Fred 😢
Oh man Fred, I don't know you, but I sure hope your time in this world has been as positive as possible, and I hope you can leave this place with a smile, and a head full of memories.
@@garibaldi54 yeah I shoulda been more clear, that sentiment goes out to all people, whether they live to 5 or 500. Leave happy. This is the only show that's playing, and If you are lucky enough to be a part of it, do your utmost to enjoy as much of it as possible. Leave happy and as fulfilled as you can be
Nothing but love for Fred and all he has done for this channel and community. Good illustrators are increasingly scarce, and he is certainly one I will always have massive respect for. PS the refusal to use AI is deeply deeply appreciated.
God bless Fred. I will pray for him and that he may find peace in whatever the lord has planned and that his family and friends show him all the love, appreciation and bless him with their time. I pray no matter what the lord will show Fred mercy and love. God bless Fred and everyone he is friends with and loves!
AI can now produce art just as creative, original, and technically good as anything a top human illustrator can create. I don't understand the resistance to it unless it's a protest against humanity loosing its place as the dominant creative intelligence on the planet earth and, with that, the potential for humans to make money by illustrating and offering other humans their services. But, if it is that, it seems futile and vain to me, since such a protest cannot possibly hope to alter reality- a reality that should be embraced. If a being can be brought into existence that can output 1000 masterworks in a second, then it should exist just for the sake of art itself. I have an allegiance to art itself, not to humanity, or humanity's place as the sole master of art, the one uniquely creative entity (that we know of.) Besides, we are objectively no longer the one uniquely creative entity.
@BobGymlan When I was 5, in 1992, we had a dog that was chained to a tree in Oklahoma get ripped in half. No one saw what did it, but the chain was imbedded more than an inch into the tree, and you could see the chain indentations still when I was a teenager.
@MDMDMDMDMDMDMDMDMD The way my dad described it to me was "pulled in half". They called the game warden and had him come look at it, but he didnt have any answers. They didn't let me see the puppy because I was so young, but I'll never forget how deep the chain was imbedded.
I think it's safe to say that we're all pulling for Fred and wish him the best. He has a lot more art to create, and more importantly, a family to spend a lot more time with. 🙏
My sister was diagnosed with cancer 2 months ago and has been through her first round of chemo at 48yrs young. She's currently 80 pounds. I say all that to say this, your artist is in my prayers as well as you Bob. God bless and thank you for your content.
Sorry to hear about your sister i wish her well. Since this illustrator Fred is stage 4 to my understanding he also needs treatment asap, and i wish he will pull through.
OMG Fred, I’m so sorry for such a devastating diagnosis. Sounds like the wipple is not in the cards for you. I hope that you and family can make the best of such tragic news. My thoughts and prayers are with and for you. Tom
lol I can identify. I am a horrible sketcher (as bad as him), but I still enjoy it. Sometimes I’ll look up how to sketch certain things and will produce something pretty decent, but I quickly forget what I learned.
Fred's illustrations have been fantastic. Being one of many folks who enjoy your videos, it's hard to imagine what's to come, but know that we are all rooting for him. He has brought your stories and theories to life in a way that will be difficult for another to match, with clarity and unrelenting imagination. Whoever takes up the mantle as illustrator after Fred will have big shoes to fill. Be well, Fred, and find some comfort in knowing that you have touched many people's hearts and minds with your wonderful ink work.
Lost my aunt to pancreatic cancer at the beginning of the month. It’s so tough. I hope Fred gets well soon. I always enjoy your videos Bob, and the amazing illustrations Fred does.
That is a huge one! I’ve had them at my house several times. I saw one at my house last August. He was a juvenile, I figure, because he about my size, maybe a little bigger. My neighbor saw a much bigger one at my house in 2020. She was an absolute skeptic until then. I’ve seen them over a dozen times, but never one that big. They began coming to my house after I had a lot interaction out in the woods. Great testimony. He should consider them as just another people, just huge with extraordinary powers. I’d love to go meet that big guy. They really are awesome. Grizzlies are afraid of Sasquatch. I’ve heard some stories.
You're quite lucky to have seen them, although I also reckon it as a sign of spiritual development, as a lot of the sightings would be on purpose. A trance medium over the pond here calls them the oldest humanoid on earth, the originals. And that fits in well with the gigantopithecus findings, however rare they are. Why they are part spirit though I don't know, guess it's part of a deeper evolution. Or why there never was none here in Europe [possibly in the eastern part that originated the story of trolls, which were later brought to my country Norway through mass migrations from the east. We've had a fair share of other stuff like small goblins [my gr. grandmth. talked with them] and water serpents, but people seem to lose contact with such phenoms as they embrace tehnology and forget connection with nature and soul. Bears are afraid of humans too, because we've hunted them [mostly] in the past. Bigfeet would likely not hunt them, but those rocks they throw would hurt anyone 😅 Mama bears would most likely defend cubs from the curious youngling 'squatch as they do us, so I guess there have been encounters. I still reckon the grizzly as the top dog in a spontanous clash due to its natural weapons, tough hide and speed, but both parties could outdo eachother. I hope we get to restore more of nature and establish a contact with their culture.
@@equalpower807 I was out in the wilderness last Thursday for an overnight camp in the Olympics here in Washington state. They came and engaged three times, but I never saw them. I did have a back and forth vocal game with a juvenile. All I have to do is go anywhere in the northwest and if they are close, they will come. I can’t hear them telepathically, but I do get impressions once in a while. They have shown me some of their powers and they are substantial. I watched a movie once where a man had the head of a grizzly in his lap, showing it had a broken neck. The camera then panned to a large foot print. I also heard, second hand, about a fisherman up in Alaska that saw one act afraid of a Sasquatch. So, maybe they are the apex predator on land. Thanks for your input.
Prayers and thoughts for you Fred. Lord please provide Fred with peace, comfort and take away his pain during his journey. Thank you for the work you've done here with Bob. You are an incredible artist.
Fred, you've captured the imagination of millions over your career. Thank you for your passion for the arts. Prayers and blessings for you and your family.
I'll be honest and say that Fred is half the reason I started watching your videos. One day, years ago, your Lions of Tsavo story popped into my recommended. I knew the story and was surprised to see a long video on it, but also the sketches in the thumbnail looked so good that I decided to watch that night and haven't stopped since. Praying for Fred and his family.
Very similar story here. The Lions of Tsavo video was what sold me as fan and committed follower of Bob Gymlan and the illustrations brought the video to life. They synced perfectly.
Cancer is a horrible diagnosis no matter what, but pancreatic cancer is quite possibly the worst. Fred, we are all praying for you, wishing the best for you. I hope that you undergo either a miraculous healing, or the most peaceful and painless of passings. Your artwork has helped a lot of people share their stories and experiences, and helped others realize either that the world is a lot weirder than "official" science wants to admit, or that they weren't alone in what they experienced. Thank you, and may God bless you and your house however it all plays out. And thank you to this channel for introducing us all to Fred's talents.
Oh that’s terrible news about Fred. I’m one of the lucky people who got an early diagnosis on pancreatic cancer that allowed me to survived, at least for now. I appreciate your disclosing what’s going on with Fred and I wish him the very very best. I hope he has a great support system as in friends and family. I couldn’t have done it alone. Keep us posted Bob. Thank you sir
@@jesterokjones4954 I started to feel lousy, my digestive system was not normal, bowel movements were very unusual, my lower back started to hurt, my skin tone changed. My wife and daughter looked at me one morning and said you don’t look good and I said I don’t feel good I’m going to the Doc in the box. They didn’t even check me in. They looked at me from across the room and said you’re headed to the emergency room. Leave now. I said really? They said leave now. And it was on. I try to tell the story in an inspirational way because when you’re faced with something like that, you need to dredge up a positive attitude and a serious will to live. Somehow I did that. First day was a biopsy and the doctor waited around until I came out of the anesthesia. He said you show negative but this isn’t a real reliable test and there’s another one we need to do but that dog is out of town. He said I know what’s going on, you’ve got pancreatic cancer and all we can do for you is extend your life a little bit and make you a little more comfortable. He said get your affairs in order. that was his way of telling me I was terminal. I was told to report to the tumor Institute attached to our hospital. My oncologist is a woman from Ukraine. She said since you’ve got an early diagnosis, we have a chance. I don’t know if you want the whole story but since I started, I’ll continue and try to make it brief. The pancreas is shaped like a fish they say. The head, the body, and the tail. My small tumor was on the head and it pinched the bile duct which is what gave me all of those symptoms. Lots of aggressive chemo and then what is called a Whipple procedure. Only people with an early diagnoses are eligible for the Whipple. The way it normally goes is you feel good until youyou don’t and then it’s too late. Search Whipple procedure to see the before and after diagrams. They take half your insides out even if they’re not affected yet and then reroute everything. Your new normal is not going to be great, but it’s better than the alternative. Anyway, recover from that very invasive surgery in fact tomorrow chemo. My oncologist pointed out that my being a chubby but healthy otherwise was a good thing because I was going to lose that weight. I went from 170 pounds to 125. So it’s been constant CT scans, MRIs, biopsies when they see something they don’t like. The last one resulted in a blood infection which was dangerous in itself. The doctor that did the waiver came to my state of Idaho from the mayo Institute in Minnesota. He’s as good as they get. Doctors and nurses are high on my list of heroes as they definitely saved my life. One of the most amazing things about my particular story is when I met the surgeon he had read transcriptions of conversations with people that started calling me who’s job is what they call navigators. I told them that I had basically been told I was terminal. Their surgeons first words to me after he introduced himself were, so you think you’re going to die. I said that’s what I’ve been told. He said well that annoys me because that’s not that doctors call to make, that’s my call, and I’m going to save you. Whenever I say that it makes my hair stand on in and gives me chills. I wish Fred the very best. In fact I wish everyone the best that happens to read this. I know well you asked for it was my initial symptoms, but you got the whole story😂
Wow, that's incredible to hear! Cancer runs in my family and my dad passed just last year from pancreatic cancer. Getting it caught early is SO rare and such a blessing. He wanted to go to Mayo but sadly we just didn't have the means or money. And, while it sounds like it hasn't been an easy journey for you by any means, I'm so glad you're still here and able to fight. Just sharing your story with others can potentially save other lives as well. Wishing you luck, health, and happiness. I hope that I never have to fight that fight, but I know that genetically I'm predisposed. Still, your story gives me hope that with vigilance and the right hospital/doctors I can still catch and treat any possible cancer early.
@@peachfuzz00 I tried to tell the story in an inspirational way. If I can do it, you can do it type of thing. It sure helps to have a support system like I did. I’ve got a wonderful wife and daughter. With aggressive chemo, you don’t want to eat or drink anything, but they forced me to. I had a good old, retired bird dog that moved indoors cause I couldn’t take care of him outside anymore. That old boy knew something was wrong and he never left my side. I don’t know if it’s part of normal bloodwork, but something that you should ask about since you feel your predisposed is what they call a cancer marker number. Mine was initially really high and started to plummet during aggressive chemo. Doctors are now high on my list of heroes. I probably should’ve gone in even earlier looking back. Somehow, I dredged up a positive attitude, which I guess is really important, and a will to live that is also necessary according to the doctors. I’m the kind of guy that never went to the doctor for an annual check up. That’s definitely one of the errors of my ways. I think that’s really important, especially for older folks like me. 63 when I was diagnosed. It turns out I was a pretty good patient and had no problem doing what I was told. I got scolded pretty hard for dragging a hose around a few days after surgery though.😂 best wishes to you 👍🏻🤠🇺🇸
I lost my grandma a little over a year ago to an aggressive form of pancreatic cancer. My best to Fred and his friends and family. May he pull through and be back soon!
Maybe next time you give your best wishes to someone with pancreatic cancer, don't preface it with a story about your loved one dying from the same illness. RIP to your Grandma.
@@Janellabelle Is there a particular reason you've increased your douchebaggery level to 11 Queen? In several of these comments you've seen fit to turn peoples well wishes and efforts in earnest into a point of contention over trivial semantics and nomenclature. Pretty sure the OP is aware that Cancer in and of itself is not benign. Be cool.
I’m very sorry to hear this news on Fred Dunn. Life can be unfair and challenging at times but our bodies can surprise us by what they can endure and survive. He, his family, and those who know and love him are now in my daily prayers for complete recovery. Thanks for this interesting account. It is one of the most credible I’ve seen on this topic.
Excellent account. If it's Bigfoot, it does look like you all have an understanding and an accommodation of sorts to mutual existence on this land. For Fred, I am now a Stage 3 Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma cancer patient. On this 4th of July, I'm on day two of my first five day Immunotherapy Treatment run. Fred and I are part of The Cancer Tribe. My thoughts and prayers for him and if the prayers for me for my healing can be shared, I openly offer them.
....thats still kind of like saying the tractor was the end of farming and farmers. Its just the next step in our evolution. The creation of equal quality and quantity of art will be enabled by just 1% of the number of artists, and that is always a good thing. freeing up humanity to enter new industries as well as reducing shortages in current industries, including everything from pilots to mental health counselors, an anything else you can think of. ...and if, on the other hand, the name number of people choose to remain in the field of art, each person will be able to create more quality works in their lifetime by easily a factor of 100. Its just a new tool for the artist in all of us that will help us be more effective, but legacy artwork will still always be a thing.
Ai has the potential to be an actual useful tool when used in conjunction with real artists, but already within the last year it's just plagued REAL artists who have spent years honing their skill and style. These idiots who use prompts to just create "art" aren't artists, they aren't and never will be. It feeds off of the hard work of other people, they'll never have a creative bone in their body and do not understand the creative process.
I'm really broken up about Fred. I have taken a keen interest in the illustration since you started using him... He's done some amazing work. I've enjoyed watching him adapt to working with your content. I've commented before when I saw him really knock it out of the park. Idk... Just... Damn
May the Lord send a miracle for Fred and his family. We love you and your artwork Fred. Prayers to all who read this for health, happiness and wealth of friends.
I hope Fred gets better, but don't fear Fred, we have all been touched by your artistry on previous episodes, and you will live in our hearts forever; Not having met personally, you have touched us all... Get well mate... Watch this episode and know we want you back. 😍
This is one of your best videos. First, the story was told by the eyewitness. Second, I loved seeing the sketches done by the eyewitness. Third, was the acceptance of the man's "neighbor".
I can not express how sincerely I feel your struggle. My most enthusiastic support to Fred, you and all the surrounding loved ones. Hang in there. Thank you for all your wonderful content. It always seems to pop up when I need it most. You guys rock! P.s. Fred's illustration of you is more you in my eyes than when I actually see you.
My best wishes to you're illustrator hope he gets better soon. Its great to hear you won't be using AI your work is always to be desired im always waiting for you're next peice of work. Keep it up and blessings to your illustrator.
I wish Fred as much peace as possible during this time. I lost my father to brain cancer the year I graduated college. I have nothing but empathy for your dear friend.
I have to forget about Bigfoot momentarily and ask why in the hell a vintage Dodge Power Wagon is sitting defunct and out in the elements. If the original writer is reading these comments: If that thing has a 5.9L Cummins I'll come rescue the beast with a handful of $100's and some tools. That said, another great upload, and I'm sorry to hear about your animator, Bob. If you set up a GoFundMe or (better yet) a GiveSendGo, a lot of us would be glad to donate.
As an artist myself I’ve always enjoyed observing his art style while I watch your videos. He’s a very talented man and I sure hope I can continue to see more of his work. He will be in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing the best for Fred
Oh man.. I'm so behind and late to this. Hope you're seeing this, Fred. Your art has life and stays with the listener. Thank you for all you have done and are doing. This next chapter will be one of the tougher ones you illustrate, but we're all here rooting for you and know that no matter what, you have created a masterpiece. ❤🔥
The loss of Mr. Dunn would be a tragedy. He, his family, and you have my deepest sympathy, and my prayers-not that it necessarily counts for much from a stranger. I don't want to get all parasocial, or act like I'm some kind of friend hearing the news or something. I clearly don't actually know any of you. But what Fredd Dun does is extremely admirable to me, both as a pretty strong believer in some of the strange phenomena you guys cover and as what you might charitably call an artist myself. As well as, you know, being a human and all. I would be sad, even just as a stranger, if he were to die.
Best wishes to Fred and his family. As always Bob, great content. Thank you. On another note, I saw a grizzly in the central Oregon coast siuslaw national forest about 20 years ago. So approximately 2003. The last reported grizzly bear in Oregon was in 1931. I also saw a black panther/Jaguar in the same forest 14 years ago. From about 30 ft away. I'm confident in what I saw both times. Land is vast and the forests are thick. Anything is possible.
I used to manage a pizza delivery service in rural Kentucky and two of my delivery drivers lived way out in the country like I did. We've all seen mountain lions here and they aren't supposed to be this far east. One driver saw a black mountain lion, a melanistic trait. You, me, and Bob are right--how do they know how many of what animal lives where? If you take a state like West Virginia with very mountainous landscapes and stretch it out flat it would be the size of Texas so no one can tell me that an enormous animal can't hide out there and never be seen by people.
@@LilyBean82 That's really neat. Wasn't aware. Mountain lions were not supposed to be that far east. They are all over where I live. I have seen many of them and been too close for comfort with a few. The Jaguar I saw or Black panther although they're the same cat, one just has more melanin. I'm certain what I saw I was using myself as a shield to protect my pregnant wife so she could make a retreat while it was walking towards both of us. I've seen enough mountain lions to know for damn sure that was not a standard mountain lion. Straight up. It was bagheera from the jungle book! 😂
I fully believe this guy. I had a lot of weird instances in south Georgia that, at the time, didn't make sense. Strange quietness in the woods, shadows where there should not have been any on logging trails. Best wishes, Fred.
Georgia seems very wooded, based only on photos and videos, movies, etc. Looks like mostly deciduous trees. Many places for Sasquatch to live and hide.
Please let Fred know that we have enjoyed his art from the first pane we saw here and that we expect to see a LOT more from him. His talent is part of the "Bob Gymlan experience." This is only a break. I'm sending healing vibes and positive energy.
Omg ! My heart goes out to Fred as I was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer (prostate cancer that spread to my abdoninal lymph nodes and my spine) 2 years ago. I imagine Fred will adopt a similar attitude that I and many others in our situation have - One day at a time. I wish him well and I'm glad I got another day under my belt, a good day to enjoy another of your videos Bob. 👍 ❤
Just watching this video 10 months later so have no idea what Fred’s situation is at this point but wanted to send heart felt Prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Lost my sister to a very aggressive Cancer March 3 after only being diagnosed February4th so I truly understand how scary & devastating those diagnosis are 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I am SO sorry to hear about your diagnosis Fred. I just want to tell you that your illustrations really bring life into Bob's videos. You're extremely talented.
Fred, you are just as much a part of this channel as Bob is. We have all loved your illustrations. We all hope and pray that you are well and your family finds comfort in your company. Sincerely, Your fans
I'm so sorry to hear about Fred. May he have strength and comfort and the same to you and his family while he is going through this. I also want to say thank you for supporting us artists and creatives by not using AI.
So sorry to hear about Fred’s condition. I love his illustrations, he certainly has a gift. I really appreciate how he can bring a story to life. Prayers to Fred 🙏❤️
