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Posted Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 08:29 AM by Lisa Burton |
| I was deeply saddened to hear of the crash. As a mother of a child who had spent months within the same walls that these Healers had worked. Who had a child that had a survival flight only but a few months ago. A mother who couldn't fly aboard but knew it best that the people on board were the best at handling her daughter's needs. My prayers were fulfilled and my baby is playing as if it didn't phase her. Miracles happen by the strengths of those who believe despite the odds, whether it be a brilliant surgeon, a pilot under pressure, or a chit chat with someone taking out the soiled linen from your room. This is what keeps U of M such a wonderful place to rest and have faith upon. Although we can't always explain why things happen, making better things in any situation is the only option. Thank you again U of M and thank you to those that are no longer with us. |
Posted Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 08:14 AM by Bernice R. Sorrels |
| I am so sorry for your loss. All of us who have received the gift of life through transplants are deeply moved and thankful. May God bless your memory. |
Posted Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 08:11 AM by Sylvia Halloran Friedl |
| To all my friends at Michigan Transplant and the families of the lost team, I am so sorry and saddened. My heart goes out to all of you. Sylvia |
Posted Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 08:08 AM by Fabian Rollins |
| My condolences to all the families affected by this tragedy. Richard Chenault II was a dear friend of mine and will deeply be missed, it was because of his motivation and encouragement that I have made it this far, I always looked up to him as a strong human being and as a friend. Richard, you are deeply missed by not just myself but all whom you have touched in some way.
Fabian Rollins Clinical Subjects coordinator
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Posted Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 08:08 AM by Marcello Migliore |
| From Sicily, ITALY A personal thought in memory of our colleagues and people who lost their lives. A thought to the families of all people who died. Families will remember forever their husbands, fathers, boy friends, sons. A more deep thought for the sons (if there are some) of all who died. They will need our love. The passion for their work, we will never forget. - Marcello Migliore |
Posted Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 08:06 AM by Debbie Ventura |
| I don't personally know any of the members of the flight crew, but as a member of the Cardiovascular Center Family, I do know of their compassionate work! To all of the families who have suffered this indescribable loss, please know that I hold you up in prayer and ask that God would strengthen you to carry on from day to day and that you would understand and appreciate the impact your loved ones have had on thousands of lives. What they did was so much more than just a 'job'! It was in fact - life saving and life giving! Debbie Ventura |
Posted Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 07:39 AM by Mary Greene |
| I send my deepest sympathy to the families and co-workers of those who died in this plane crash. I did not have the pleasure of knowing any of the men, but I do know they were all dedicated to giving others a chance to live a healthier life. May God surround their families and friends with peace and comfort. |
Posted Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 07:13 AM by Miriam Macari |
| Richard was my track coach. I had never done track before this year and i didn't know anything about it. From the first day that I knew Richard, he made me feel like he cared about me as if we'd known each other for a LOT longer than just a few months. He made sure that all of us knew that if we put our minds to it, we could do it. Richard was always talking about how much he loved us. Our first track meet was in the freezing cold/wind. he noticed that we all had chapped lips from the wind and the next week, he brought us all chap stick. That's just one of the many things Richard did for us girls. He thought of everyone else before himself. he was a giver, never a taker. I will miss Richard so much, but i know that every time any of us step on that track, he's still there cheering us on. |
Posted Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 06:46 AM by Monica Waidley, RN, UofM |
| I first met Richard Chenault when I worked in transplant many years ago. He had a way with words and a demeanor that drew people to him and made you want to be his friend. I will remember long talks about family, track, work and most importantly to Richard, Jesus. I am deeply saddened by our loss and I know heaven rejoices at the testimony you have left behind.
Working alongside Dave Ashburn (Dr. Dave, as some of our patients took to calling him) taking care of those whose lives he helped to save was an honor. His deep, loud Southern drawl could be heard coming down the halls of 4BC long before you would see his infectious smile. And we'll never forget his sense of humor or the funny little saying he brought up north with him. Richard, Dave and Martin will be missed deeply, a piece of all of us went way "Up North" with each of them. |
Posted Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 06:05 AM by Cheryl S. |
| Richard Chenault and his family are in my thoughts and prayers. I had the pleasure of working with him in the O.R. Richard always asked me how my family was, I felt a real sense of how much family meant to him. Richard and all those who lost their lives in this tragic accident are in my thoughts and prayers, also their families.
Cheryl S. |
Posted Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 04:56 AM |
| My prayers go out to the families and loved ones of the U-M Transplant team. As a recently finished CT surgery resident, I am especially saddened by the death of David Ashburn, whose candle burned so brightly during his lifetime. God bless. |
Posted Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 04:51 AM by Dr. Mohammed Koudieh |
| I would like to extend my deepest condolences and sympathy on these tragic events to the families, colleagues and friends of those people who lost their lives while trying to save lives of others.I don't know those people personally, but I consider them as a loss from our cardiothoracic family. God bless their families and give them patience and strength.
Consultant Cardiac surgeon, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
Posted Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 02:57 AM by Lori H |
| I have worked alongside of Richard [Chenault] on several organ recovery cases. He was such a ray of sunshine everytime I spoke to him. He was a true professional in every scope of his field. I always looked forward to getting his latest recommendation of Hagen Daz ice cream flavors (Rum Raisin was his favorite). From one fellow Procurement Transplant Coordinator to another, "You will be forever missed and your absense will leave a tremendous void in the U of M Transplant program."
Though I do not know the others who have lost their lives, I would also like to say that these professionals fly on a daily basis to recover organs for patients in need; thanks for your tireless hours you gave for the good of transplantation and humanity [while taking time away from your family and personal commitments]. God Bless your families; may you have great rewards in the afterlife Lori, a former PTC from Indiana Organ Procurement Organization |
Posted Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 02:43 AM by Max Meyer MD Vancouver BC |
| I was so shocked to get a voice message from Jamie McLellan and my sister. They had heard of it on Calgary news. ...Martin was one of my dearest classmates. Martin and I shared our amazing medical education together in Calgary 92-95. We wanted to do an emerg elective at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. I recall it well.. where we would hear, "med student! get to curtain 2 and sew up that gunshot"... We were so keen! Susan joined us down there and it was then official: Martin and Susan were an item! I recall doing our CaRMS residency rankings over a bottle of wine and watching the series E.R. He ranking Cardiac Surgery in Edmonton#1, and myself Family Med in Victoria. We visited each other in our residency days.We had some great trips including Honduras dive trip, Albuquerque to visit Mercy. He will be remembered as a great husband (thoughts and prayers are with you, Susan), amazing laugh-making Dad, dedicated physician, and very much a dearly missed friend. |
Posted Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 02:37 AM by John Bozinovski, Victoria, British Columbia |
| I look at photos of Martin from when we trained together in Edmonton and find it hard to accept that I will never again see him. I have no words to put his loss, and those of the others on the flight, into perspective. Good-bye my friend. |
Posted Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 02:17 AM by Ember Alexander |
| You don't know me, but I am part of the heart community as a whole with my son having had a OHS at three months. I usually don't do random things like this, but wanted to let you know that I am praying.
God bless, Ember |
Posted Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 02:08 AM by K. Venkatesh Prasad |
| I only knew Dr. Spoor as Martin, the text-book perfect Dad in the neighborhood. Looking out of my living room I would often see the Spoor family take walks & some times we would meet on those walks.
There were always smiles --- fives sets of smiles. Framed by my living room window, Martin was in every sense a picture-perfect dad & husband in a delightful family. This loss in unimaginable. We will always count four and then add one more. One more for a great soul we will all miss so very much. -Prasad & family |
Posted Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 02:05 AM by zafar a shah md |
| i am so saddened to learn about the tragedy,such a loss of uncommon talent,may their souls rest in peace.please convey my condolences to their families
zshahmd from faisalabad,pakistan. |
Posted Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 01:58 AM by Katherine Lacunza-Pompili |
| The world of cardiothoracic surgery is a small one. As a former CT nurse and the wife of a CT surgeon out of the Stanford program, both my husband and I grieve deeply for the families of those men who lost their lives doing the difficult work so that another fragile soul might live. I remember praying that every donor run my husband went on would end safely. Sadly, my prayers today are for the wives and children, that they might be strengthened for the difficult days ahead. God Bless. |
Posted Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 12:45 AM |
| HAIL to the Victors Valiant
HAIL to the Conquering Heroes...... Condolences to all who knew and loved these heroes. May you find strength and healing in knowing they died doing what they were meant to do...touch others lives. On behalf of the Toledo Childrens Hospital Neonatal Transport Team, our thoughts and prayers to the rest of the Survival Flight and Transplant families. Godspeed to all. |
Posted Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 12:35 AM by Sandy olson |
| As hard as the loss is, they died doing what they loved and worked hard to do. |
Posted Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 12:08 AM by Judith Vargas |
| As a kidney/pancreas transplant recipient since 1996, I was saddened to hear of the transplant team's tragic accident. They were all heroes and have blessed thousands of individuals with their dedication. Each transplant recipient can be multiplied by hundreds...that is the rippling effect of transplantation. So the numbers of people that were blessed by this team is incalculable. The blessings are perpetuated with each minute as as this team's goodness, love, and selflessness will endure. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 11:51 PM by Rita Knoll |
| The news of your terrible losses was posted via my Colorado Donor Alliance team. I am a kidney recipient of 20 years and live in Colorado; I am awaiting my second kidney transplant. I was very deeply saddened to hear of the tragic news. Your loved ones were wonderful and exceptional people that lost their lives by helping give others the gift of life. I am forever grateful to your families for what they have given people like me in the recipient community. My hearfelt thoughts of love and prayers are with you all. God Bless you. Rita Knoll |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 11:51 PM by Shaun Patel |
| These men were heroic members of the U-M community and will always be remembered. My sincerest thoughts and prayers are with the friends and families of those involved in this tragic event. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 11:49 PM |
| I wish to send my deepest condolences to the friends and families of those lost in the crash. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dr. David Ashburn was the upper-level resident on my first clinical rotation as a medical student at Wake Forest. Dave was intense and thorough, and I respected him both as a surgeon and as a person. He loved surgery, and he loved his family. While I am saddened knowing that the medical community has lost such a great guy, I am grateful that I had the opportunity to learn from him. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 11:45 PM |
| Martin Spoor was a medical school classmate of myself and my husband at the University of Calgary. We will always remember him as an incredibly kind, gentle, quietly humorous and compassionate person. He was universally liked for his warm and giving nature. Our hearts go out to his family and especially his wife and their three beautiful children. We hope they find a way through this terrible tragedy. Our thoughts are with you. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 11:28 PM by John P. Duffy |
| On behalf of the UCLA Transplant Community, I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to the victims' families and to the entire UM Community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John P. Duffy
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Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 11:11 PM by Christine |
| We work every day with such passion to find a way to keep our patients alive hoping a compatable organ that,just might save a life,becomes available. Losing a part of that team (family) is nothing short of devastating. My prayers are with them, you and their families.
Sincerely,
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Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 11:11 PM by cristy smith |
| We would like to express our sympathy and sorrow at the tragic loss suffered by the U of M transplant team. No words can express the meaning of the sacrifice given by those who were on a mission to save another soul. Please know that the hearts and prayers of our entire transplant service are with you.
M. Cristy Smith, MD, Univ of Arizona , CT transplant team |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 11:06 PM by Judy Ahrens |
| I am so sorry for the loss of your family and friends. They gave their all to help save people and now it was their turn to go meet the LORD. May they rest in peace and the families have Peace knowing they did what they loved doing and that was to help everyone. May their souls and all the departed rest in peace and give their families peace.
Judy mom of Chad (4-11-80 5-21-03 gone but always in my heart and mind every day and night. 24-7) |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 11:05 PM by Laura Evans |
| I travel each year to your Survival Flight conference in Ann Arbor. You are all such a tight knit family, that makes everyone else feel the energy and commitment that you share. My deepest sympathy for your losses. Tears are welling, I will keep you all in my prayers. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 11:02 PM by Judy Spray |
| In 1991 I received a single lung transplant at the (then) University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic (now Fairview University Medical Center) in Minneapolis. The individuals involved throughout my experience, from initial work up to surgery to post-transplant care and to ongoing maintenance are some of the most caring, dedicated, unselfish people I have ever had the privilege to know. I hope the UM transplant community knows that we all take this accident very personally and all transplant communities throughout the country and probably the world are saddened beyond belief at the tragedy. You are all in our hearts and prayers. Thank you for what you do - thank you for saving lives. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 10:21 PM by Allen Houser |
| I wanted to take time to offer my condolence to the family of Dr. David Ashburn. To his wife and children: know that your husband and father was a childhood friend from nearly 30 years ago in Blountville, TN. For the fact that we have not seen or spoken to each other in that amount of time does not lessen the impact that his life and family have had on my life and family. What a testimony to see that David's life was that of a loving husband, father and that of a servant. What a blessing to know that we will get the opportunity to see each other again someday. Again, Candice, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the children. To Allen and Marie, proud parents you can be even during these difficult times. Well done thou good and faithful servant ... |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 10:19 PM by ANITA JOHNSEN |
| SENDING SINCEREST SYMPATHIES AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILIES AND FRIENDS WHO LOST LOVED ONES ON THE JUNE FOURTH CRASH
MAY LOVE SURROUND YOU
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Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 10:14 PM by The Pollack family |
| "There is no greater love than this, that a man lay down his life for his friend."
Very best to the families of these terrific people. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 10:09 PM |
| While I have not worked with any members of the transplant service, I have always admired their selfless dedication to helping others via organ procurement and transplantation. I am a third-year medical student on my surgery clerkship and happened to be working on a floor of University Hospital where members of this transplant team routinely worked when I first heard about the crash. Everyone on the floor was stunned and deeply saddened by the news. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families, friends, and co-workers of those lost in the crash. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 09:59 PM by Kelley Kulikowski |
| I was a staff nurse on 5c from 1987-1993. I have had the pleasure of working alongside Richard Chenault at several charity/donor awareness events over the years. I have also seen him at many conferences. He was always wonderful to talk to. It is such a shock that he is gone.
My heart goes out to the entire U of M transplant staff, and my heartfelt sympathy goes to the families of those aboard the jet.
Kelley Kulikowski BSN, RN, BC, CNN, William Beaumont Transplant |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 09:57 PM by Anna |
| In the furious, violent winds of the stormy sky
In the cold, lonely stillness of the late night Against the wrenching, relentless saga of illness and suffering The heroes valiantly, unweariedly take up the fight When grand, steadfast mountains suddenly tremble
We see these six angels who graced us on earth In all the doctors, nurses and staff who make the ailing free. In all the patients who come seeking healing and strength. In the hearts of every member of the UM community. Here they are, here they will forever be. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 09:56 PM by Andrea Batson |
| I had the pleasure of knowing David Ashburn during his time at ETSU. Even at that early stage of his training, he was a light -- full of good humor, kindness, humility, and a laser like sense of purpose for his life. Grace and peace to his family and friends, and to all who lost loved ones in the accident. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 09:55 PM by Fardad Esmailian, M.D. |
| I would like to share my deepest sympathy with the families of the crew who lost their lives trying to save another human life. As a cardiac transplant surgeon who goes on procurements run 1-2 times a month, I cannot imagine a worse scenario than what happened 2 days ago. This could have been any of us who are involved with any transplant program. My heart goes out to all the survivors of this tragedy.
Fardad Esmailian |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 09:50 PM by Siming Li & Jiandie Lin |
| As a patient who recently had a transplant, I don't know what would be the words to express my deepest sorrow to the tremendous loss, to the families and to the transplant team. My heart and prayers will go with you.
Although I don't remember the names or not even met most of the doctors, nurses who have deeply involved in the care of me while I was in OR, TICU, CICU and floor, I know, without your devotion, spirit and love, I wouldn't be here today. Thank you. Your love and devotion will be in my heart. Siming & Jiandie |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 09:44 PM by Patrick Sennett |
| God Bless their souls, and the work that the air medical community does. May you and they find peace.
Patrick Sennett, EMT-P, CE/QA/QI Coordinator Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Emergency Medical Services System, Downers Grove, IL, (former flight paramedic, Air Angels and Aerocare) |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 09:30 PM by T.Wilkerson |
| The news of this week has brought a vivid reality for many people that life is too short. The people who have lost their lives, I am sure, were proud of who they were and proud of their positions and accomplishments in life.
To the family of the donor patient, may you be comforted with the thoughts and prayers that many share with you during this time. To the recipient patient, as well as to the recipient patient's family, rest assured that you have the strength for the duration of this and may you take comfort in knowing that you are on the minds as well as in the prayers of many people throughout all that has happened this week. To the survivors of those who were lost, as time marches on so will you. You will have many hurdles to cross through the coming days, none of which will be easy, and in the same breath you will not be alone. You are all on the hearts and minds of several people will lift you up in prayer. So many lives have been touched in so many ways by these events this first week of June, that I feel compelled to convey to you to take a few moments to reflect on this event as well as everyone involved, and may you each grow stronger in your faith and knowledge of knowing that you are securely held in the arms of God. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 09:28 PM by Shannon Salyer-Squires |
| Much time has passed since my days as a clerk in both Mott and University Hospitals, where I had the opportunity to meet many other physicians. However, despite both those facts, I have very distinct and fond memories of Dr. David Ashburn from his time in PCTU. He was a Southern gentleman and gifted doctor; the kind of doctor I'd want to care for my child. The Health System is a very large community, but Dr. Ashburn stood out among that crowd. My heart breaks for his family and the families of all who were lost. May God bless all of you. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 09:28 PM |
| my sympathy to all... as a current physician who did her residency and fellowship at u of m, i understand all of the sacrifices that one makes for this life choice.... these guys made the ultimate sacrifice.... i am sad for the children and families--- knowing they have already missed many hours with daddy before- but they will be proud to know he did so much good. our department (radiology) earlier lost a young physician, saroja adusumilli, and the hurt, even from afar, is raw. my thoughts are with all of you. i am also thinking of the transplant recipient and godspeed their care. this will hopefully show the need for increased organ donors- with love |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 09:17 PM by Ann Littlefield |
| I would like to send my sincere sympathy and prayers to the families, and all concerned, upon the tragic loss of our crew, who was on a Life Mission to save a life.
Years ago, my sister's first husband was airlifted from Coldwater to U of M by Survival Flight; and it was through the Survival Flight and their crew, that he was given over 9 years more on this earth, till he passed away in 1995 at University of Michigan. I am grateful for this. God bless all of you! AKL |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 09:13 PM by Sharon Page |
| These brave people are true heroes!!! They give from their heart to make life better for others. As a family member -- one who has received the precious "gift of life" -- I have witnessed their commitment. Words cannot express or take away the loss, but I hope that your pain may be eased some knowing they are remembered by many. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 09:07 PM by Rosalie C. Hammon |
| Over a dozen years ago, when I worked for Los Alamos National Laboratory at Tech Area 21, out at the end of DP Road in Los Alamos, NM, I had the pleasure of meeting a young high-spirited graduate research assistant that loved to play practical jokes on folks, especially unsuspecting administrative personnel such as myself.
One day, on his way in to work, he found a dead snake on the road that someone had obviously run over. He thought it'd make a great gift and left it under my office chair for me to find--I just thank God that my officemate got to work before I did that morn! On another occasion, I was flipping through paperwork on my desk and found another little present from this same GRA. Being the practical joker that he was, he'd killed a bug with some chemical that made it appear very much alive (or so it did to me) and left it on my desk for me to find! That young high-spirited GRA was none other than Dr. David Ashburn. He was so full of life! He made every day an adventure! I cannot believe his life here on Earth, a life that burned so strong and bright, has been extinguished! My only consolation is that he's now keeping God in stitches!!! You'll be sorely missed, Dr. David Ashburn, but never forgotten by those whose lives you touched, if only briefly, both recently, and in years long gone. Just another of life's mysteries that is just too hard to comprehend. Until we meet again! Love, Rosalie Hammon |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 09:04 PM by Phyllis |
| To the families, co-workers and friends of the victims of this medical flight: Our sincere sympathies to all who have been touched by this tragedy. May God envelop you all with His love and strength as you continue your lives and your work. We had a similiar loss here in Lex. and share your intense pain. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 08:49 PM by T.K. Subramanian |
| As a retired Nuclear Professional and a parent of a Cardiothoracic fellow in Cleveland Clinic, I am shocked by the accident and offer my heartfelt condolences for those who lost their lives in the pursuit of their life missions. U of M should consider a memorial - just as war memorials serve to remind us of veterans who lost their lives -for those who lost their lives in medical missions such as this accident.
TK |
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