The late Kevin Guiler, also known as "Sport Mcbee," was a combat veteran from San Antonio, Texas. Kevin, who served seven years in the US Army with two tours in the Middle East, was diagnosed with terminal cancer due to his exposure to toxic chemicals during his service. Despite his relentlessly positive outlook, Kevin’s condition rapidly deteriorated, and he was admitted to Audie Murphy VA Hospital a few weeks ago. He has since been released and is now in hospice care at home, but his prognosis is grim.
Kevin and his wife Tiffany, who are the primary caregivers for Tiffany’s adult brothers, Curtis, who has Cerebral Palsy, and Nick, who has Autism, are now facing a challenging time. Tiffany and Kevin are preparing for the inevitable, hosting a Celebration of Life on July 13th at The Lion’s Club in Helotes, inviting their veteran friends and mountain biking community to join them.
Steve Barish, a close friend, has organized a GoFundMe campaign titled "Uplifting Kevin’s Family in Their Hour of Need" to support the family with ancillary expenses and future needs. The goal is to raise $10,000, with $200 already raised by early supporters Jesse Salas and Janine Deking, who each donated $100.
Steve shared, "Kevin’s exposure to toxic chemicals is one of the reasons he has cancer now. While the VA will help with end-of-life care and his eventual services, he will leave behind Tiffany and their fur-family of five wonderful dogs. They need our support during this difficult time."
The community has shown an outpouring of support on Facebook, with friends and family expressing their thoughts and prayers. Chris Chaney wrote, "Oh my gosh. I knew Sport was sick, I did not know it had progressed this much. Immediately prayers going up!" Dan Carman and Craig Stump Sledge also expressed their sorrow and commitment to support the family, with Craig noting, "This is devastating news. They will definitely be in my thoughts and prayers."
Kevin’s legacy of service, both in the military and within his family, is honored by those who knew him. As Steve Barish poignantly put it, "Their lives have been lives of service, to family and friends, to their community and country. Now they need us – their friends and family – to serve them."
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