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Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 07:57 AM by Sheila |
| On behalf of the community of Lapeer, Michigan, our sincerest sympathy and condolences go out to the family and friends of the transplant team, as well as the transplant recipient and their family. Look to God for comfort and may his blessings be upon you during this difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 07:57 AM by Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute |
| To the University of Michigan Transplant Program: Our thoughts and prayers are with your team and the families of the individuals affected by this tragedy. With deepest sympathy, the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute's Heart Transplant Program, (Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois). |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 07:52 AM by Nicholas Smedira MD |
| From the Heart Transplant team at the Cleveland Clinic our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends and colleagues of those lost in the crash. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 07:47 AM by David Feldman |
| I took me off my feet, I had to sit down in the cath lab for five minutes. ...a terrible course of events. We took a moment of silence to remember those lost. Please let me know if our program, or I specifically, can do anything to help. -- David Feldman |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 07:44 AM by Michele Kelly |
| What a devastating tragedy to the family and friends of these 6 heroes. If everyone of us wrote on the back of our drivers license today that we wish to donate our organs then the mission of these men will continue.
I do not personally know any of these men but I am deeply saddened by the loss felt by those who loved and respected them. God bless all. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 07:42 AM by Maria Murray (Tselios Family Member) |
| My deepest condolences to all of the family friends and co-workers who have been so touched by this tragedy.
I want to share a short story. I was here last Sept. when my youngest brother had passed away. Ken was the person we spoke to regarding the organ donation from my brother. He was not only one of the most personable people we came across but, he had touched my family at a most tragic time of our lives. He had given us a couple of chuckles, a smile and hugs that made such a difference at such a hard time. Thanks for the memories, Maria |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 07:40 AM by Kristen Levine/Internal Medicine Billing/Coding Team |
| My sympathies and prayers to the families and friends of the 6 fine human beings. Tragedy has struck when these people were engaged in performing the highest service to mankind. This is a time of pride in their endeavors and pain at their tragic passing so suddenly from us. They are still flying on a mission, only now it's with God. Truly, they are the "Victors". |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 07:34 AM |
| I didn't know any of you on the plane but my condolences go out to all the families. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 07:30 AM by Terri Grabb |
| Our prayers are with each the families from the U of M team, the donor family, and the recipient's family as well. How hard this is on all and the staff left behind.
Our son's journey began with a flight from Duke University hospital. You are an amazing group of men and women. I believe God gave all of you incredible skills and affection for all you come in contact with. I am not sure of who the four individuals were that came to get our son but just knowing that this amazing team took such a loss is heartbreaking. Dr. Ashburn was our son's doctor. He was who we affectionately called Cowboy Dave. We teased him many times as our son never behaved and crashed and called for codes several times. We would see Cowboy Dave running in and save the day with many others from the U of M cardiac team. We would later tease him that he needed a white horse as he helped our son countless times in the course of his hospital stay. All our Love for each of families, staff members, and patients left behind. Terri and Travis Grabb
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Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 07:25 AM by Judy Mitchell |
| This loss leaves such a sadness in my heart. Losing good people who are doing such wonderful work is beyond belief. Add to this horrific loss the donor family's second loss - first their loved one and now the knowledge that no recipient will be helped! Who can explain such waste?! My prayers are with the families of all who were lost. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 07:24 AM by Ronald D. Stewart, OC, MD |
| As former chief of emergency medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and founder of the aeromedical system (StatMedevac) there in service to the transplant programme at UPMC, I wish to send to all of you, specially to the families of those who died, my deepest sympathies on this grevious loss. Our Lifeflight service here in Nova Scotia will no doubt send a message of solidarity and concern, and I trust that this tragedy will, in tribute to the memories and lives of those we were taken from you, strengthen your resolve to continue the wonderful work you do daily.
My most profound condolences, Ron Stewart, OC, ONS, MD
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Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 07:16 AM by Mehdi Akhavan-Heidari, MD. |
| I am a CV fellow at Loyola, unfortunately I did not know nor work with those involved, but my heartfelt condolences go out to all families involved including the transplant patient, but especially to Dr. David Ashburn's family. No words can ease your pain right now, but know that my prayers are with everyone. I am so truly sorry for the losses. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 07:11 AM by James E. Rogers, Ph.D. 1993 |
| I met Richard during my Ph.D. studies at the UM in the 80's. We both worked at the UM Hospital's Microbiology Lab on weekends and evenings. He became a very close and good friend during that time and I enjoyed very much his friendship and support during my studies. Although my recent contacts with him had been limited to very rare emails (my fault), it was an emotional blow when I read the news that he was on the flight. When I heard the first reports of a plane going down containing a transplant team, my first thoughts were. "I hope Richard was not on that flight." My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the families of those lost during this Survival Flight. My special prayers go out to Richard Chenault's family, Cheryl and the two children. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 07:08 AM by Tracy Washington |
| I am truly sorry for each passenger's family and their loss. I expecially would like to say we are going to miss Richard Chenault, he was great. I met him a while ago in General Surgery Clinic, but he also was part of my second orientation where he gave a segment on organ donations. He was really good at what he did and you could really tell he enjoyed it and had great passion. One thing I can say, you always see him smiling and greeting others...GOD Bless His Family |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 07:07 AM by Dr Harinder Singh Bedi |
It was with great shock and sorrow that I learnt of tragedy which took so many precious lives of dedicated professionals who were on anoble and life saving mission. I pray to Waheguru to give the families and friends the strength to carry on the work of the team - for that will be the true tribute to them. May Waheguru's love and guidance be always be with them. I know that there is no substitute for a human being but we may draw solace from these Divine words which attempt to show us the perspective of the wheel of life:. When the world arises in me, -Ashtavakra Gita 2: 9-10 |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 06:57 AM by Tiffani Moore |
| This is for all of us who are feeling the pain of loss:
God please help us all to use this pain in a positive way; and to realize the fragileness of life. Help us to comfort each other; to lend a helping hand to those around us; to lend a caring ear; a shoulder to cry on; and an open heart. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 06:52 AM by Krystn Babij RN 4BC |
| My heart goes out to the families for their loss. I have personally worked with Dr. Ashburn and I am devastated. It was a pleasure knowing and working with him. He will truly be missed. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 06:49 AM by Lezlie Sears |
| I wish to extend my heartfelt sympathy to each family and friend of the six members of the flight and Transplant Team who were lost. My daughter is a past transplant patient at UofM, and my son a rescue/recovery diver for the U.S. Coast Guard, recently discharged after eight years of service. On behalf of my children and myself, we are so very, very proud of the people who go above and beyond themselves to serve those who are sick and often feeling so hopeless. Thank you for your passion to assist and heal. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 06:21 AM by Susan Moffatt-Bruce |
| Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of these brave souls. As a cardiothoracic transplant surgeon, I know that the team was brave and ever caring. They would do it again, if asked. Our fight continues. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 06:04 AM |
| These young men have shown us that "it is not how long but how well". They are resting in the Lord. Let's pray for strength for the families they left behind. Life is just so ephemeral! Let's all learn from the lives of these young men and be good to our fellow humans. May God give the UofM community the fortitude to bear this great loss. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 06:00 AM by Dr Roberto Rafael Battellini |
| My condolences and also from Heartcenter Leipzig, Germany, for all the families and colleagues involved. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 05:52 AM by Sarah Bellestri Shih |
| Although I did not know any of the fallen colleagues, my heart grieves such a terrible loss. They must have touched and saved so many lives and are heroes for the work that they did. My heart goes out to the families and friends... may you somehow find peace and comfort in the support of each other and the community that so loved them. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 05:45 AM by WFUBMC OR Nurses/Staff |
| It is with great sadness that we, the night crew in the Main OR at WFUBMC have learned of the untimely death of Dr. David Ashburn and the other members of the transplant team. David was a very bright star in the OR "Night Life"--never failing to make us laugh, even if he was bringing us unannounced work to do. We remember him fondly and are proud to have participated in the rise of his honorable career. Even having received such dark news, memories of David have had us all giggling. Our deepest sympathy and prayers for healing go out to his wife and young family. He will never be forgotten. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 05:07 AM by Forrest Patrick Branch |
| I am so proud of Richard "Nook" Chenault II as we affectionately referred to him as kids. I'll never forget the 3hp Briggs & Stratton engine we strapped on to a near broken mini-bike frame back in 78' during that heavy winter storm. Boasting about whose high school track team was the best (Milan for me and Lincoln for Richard) was also a very memorable past time.
The loss for all of us cannot be fully expressed in words alone. I respect so much his personal commitment to his wife, family and people for whom he took up a cause. He must have been an integral part of the glorious sunshine at U of M's transplant centre. Richard I will NEVER forget our friendship growing up on neighboring farms in Carleton and Belleville. Mom, Mitzi, Giselle, Monica, April and Juanita...my heart is with you all. To all of the staff at U of M...we're so proud of what you continue to stand for. Let us all consider the very selfless nature and mission of their work and donate while we encourage others to do the same.God Bless the Entire Team! Forrest P. Branch, Windhoek, NAMIBIA, (Southern Africa) |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 04:16 AM by Carlo F. Marcelletti |
| On behalf of my entire Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, I wish to share my condolences for the tragic loss of the transplant team of the University of Michigan.
Carlo F. Marcelletti, MD
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Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 03:50 AM by Francis Wells |
| My heart goes out to all families and friends at this terrible catastrophe. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 03:50 AM by Bruce Wood |
| As a person, I grieve for the tragic loss of your colleagues, friends and family. But as a cardiac transplant recipient of 4 years, my tears for your loss are endless. You all have my unending sympathy and compassion.
Bruce Wood Tasmania, Australia |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 03:28 AM |
| My prayers go out to those who have been directly affected by this untimely and tragic loss. Although I did not personally know those who lost their lives, the emptiness that I once felt has been replaced by their giving spirits and dedication to others. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 03:16 AM by Fouad Azoury MD |
| I came to know today of this tragic loss. My deepest and sincere condolences from an overseas colleague. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 03:14 AM by k papagiannopoulos |
| Sincere condolences to all family members. In memory of those with a lifetime dedication to humanity |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 02:44 AM by Carol Clark MD |
| My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with you all during this difficult time. I have fond memories of working and flying with you and the loss of your staff is a great loss for all of us in medicine in southeastern Michigan
Carol Clark, William Beaumont Hospital Again my deepest sympathy |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 02:29 AM by Danielle Oliverio |
| In regards to all that were lost my heart aches for those that are left behind to follow. Of all of God's people we all know what good you were doing and how hard of a loss this is for all of us. My personal experience is with Dr. Ashburn, with whom the family and friends my heart goes out to for all whom have known and loved this beautiful man. And when I say beautiful I mean a man who adored and gave all he had to all of his patients and nurses. As a nurse on 4 BC for 4 years and now moving on to the cardiovascualar center I recd many phone calls - and with every call I cried a little more to have lost such an amzing physician who was so pro-active to his patients needs and saving the patient now. I have never met such an aggressive and amazing doctor as this man. The University of Michigan has suffered a great loss with all of this ... but the loss of Dr. Ashburn is irreplaceable. And those who knew him know this. My condolences to all of those affected by this loss and those involved. Apparently God needed these beautiful people where he is and our time with them is over. Thank you God for the time and laughter that we had - and the appreciation of nursing judgement that Dr. Ashburn knew and loved. God rest his soul and God bless his family and all those left behind. Amen Danielle Darlin- oliverio Lewis |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 02:20 AM by Kate Michael |
| I had the pleasure of meeting Richard Chenault many years ago while I was still working at Caseys. He would come in with his work buddies for lunch semi-frequently and was always very pleasant, very funny, and quite kind. I was impressed with the work that he spoke of at the U, curious as to what that job would be like and truly in awe of the individual capable of such.
My pleasure of Richard's company doubled as I gained my Nursing degree and began work at Mott; how incredible it was to see Richard at work with both families and other professionals. He was a truly special human being -- so kind, so caring, and blessed with the ability to reach out to families in their darkest moments and make something positive come out of their deepest pain. He was a wonderful person, and I feel completely honored and fortunate to have made his acquaintance. One of my fondest memories was while I was still at Caseys and one night he came in for dinner with his wife and daughter. It was so neat to see the family that meant everything to him and it was inspirational to see them bow their heads and say grace before their dinner -- at the tavern! Richard will be sorely missed at the institution, in the city, and in the world. Much love to all. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 02:17 AM by Peggy Barrick-Krzyzanski |
| I will keep your families in my prayers through this tragedy. May God watch over you and your families. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 02:09 AM |
| My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time of loss. May GOD bless you with peace and comfort you during this time. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 01:57 AM by Laura Maynard Brooks |
| I knew Rick Lapensee from elementary school through high school. I want to express my condolences to Claudia, Brandon, Derek, and the rest of Rick's family and friends for their loss as well as the families and friends of Richard Chenault, Martin Spoor, David Ashburn, Bill Serra, and Dennis Hoyes. Their loss will be mourned by those they touched in the course of performing their work for UM Hospital and the community at large. May God bless and comfort you at this time of grieving. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 01:52 AM by Sergeant Paul, incoming president EACTS |
| Every day, every night hundreds of teams worldwide are on the alert or on the job to procure organs for transplantation programs. Traffic and weather but also technology create an environment where risk is very much present but this risk is pushed aside by all those involved.
Several teams have paid the highest possible price towards society in the performance of their duty.
I was on call for organ procurement last night and will be this night. My most sincere condolences to Family and Friends. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 01:36 AM by M. Lalu |
| I'm from Edmonton, Canada and I worked in the same research group as Dr. Martin Spoor when he did one of his (many) fellowships. He always struck me as being such an incredibly laid back and friendly person, even though he worked in such a stressful field. My condolences to his family. He will be missed by many people. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 01:33 AM by Guy Fradet |
| Dear Colleagues, it is with great sadness that we learn of this tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family members and coworkers of our friends.
Guy Fradet MD
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Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 01:31 AM by Nia Maninang |
| I am deeply saddened with the tragedy. You are all heroes and you will be remembered forever. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 01:31 AM by Gail Wright, MD |
| My heart goes out to everyone of the Survival Flight team and to all of the cardiac surgery and transplant team members. I flew with the team so many times as a pediatric cardiology fellow that it sent chills down my spine just reading the headline.
You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. Gail Wright, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology, Stanford University |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 01:27 AM by Aaron |
| Though I am far away right now, I have still been touched by the sadness you must be feeling right now. I hope that your hearts will be strengthened by the many, many prayers going up for you. When one hurts we all hurt. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 01:25 AM |
| Blessings and love to all. The families are in my prayers. As a student who was on the transplant team during my surgery rotation, I am chilled and numbed by the events that have unfolded. May the victims and their families be blessed by God's comfort. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 01:20 AM by Mollison Morgan |
| Richard Chenault was my track coach at Gabriel Richard in 1989. I wasn't that great of a runner but Richard worked with me; He always made me feel welcome on his team. When I ran into him, many years later in 2004, when I began working at the hospital, he remembered me. He smiled and said "I can't remember your name but I know I know you from somewhere".
I reminded him that he was my coach so many years ago and we immediately were talking like old friends. I ran into him often after that meeting. He always knew my name and greeted me with a smile. I'm very saddened by this tragedy. My heart goes out to all who are involved. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 01:04 AM by Keri Bokor RN, EMT-P (UM-SICU) |
| My heart aches to have lost such wonderful, giving people. I've known Rick Lapensee, firefighter, 13 years and can say without a doubt how kind & selfless he was. I've only known Martin Spoor for a short while but he made me laugh often and I always felt confident that my patients were in the best of hands when he was around. I will miss them both and wish only peace to all of their families and friends, Respectfully, Keri Bokor |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 12:57 AM by UM Resident Physician |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery is an extremely intense and demanding field; Martin Spoor was as an individual who never let his job detract from his personality. He stood out as a gentleman and a truly good person. He was always respectful of others and was always pleasant. It was his ability to relate to others and communicate well, coupled with his intelligence and insight that made him an outstanding teacher and physician. He deeply loved his family as evidenced by the smile on his face and the gleam in his eye when he talked about his wife and children. He was very well liked and very well respected. The great loss to our community that comes from his death is outshone only by the immense good that has already come to be through his life. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 12:55 AM by Mary (San Diego, Ca) |
| Although I do not know anyone involved in this awful tragedy I and my family wish to send our deepest condolences to all the family and friends involved. Words cannot explain how such a terrible accident can change so many lives so quickly. Our prayers are with all of you and may you find comfort in God at this time of sorrow. May they all Rest In Peace. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 12:46 AM by Suzi Klump |
| My friend, Dorothy Van Thull, and I are both volunteers for the Wisconsin Donor Network (WDN) in the Milwaukee, WI., area. We were both overwhelmed to hear about this tragic event. We felt as if part of "our team" was lost and we would like to express our deepest sympathies over your loss. Please know that you along with your loved ones are in our prayers and we appreciate all that they did to further the cause in helping people to lead better lives. May God bless you and hold you in His hands during this truly sad period of your lives. Sincerely, Susan L. Klump |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 12:46 AM by Dr. John Mullen |
| All of the members of the Alberta Cardio-thoracic Surgery community are deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. Martin Spoor, his colleagues and the pilots in this tragic accident. Martin was a gifted and highly intelligent and caring individual. He will be greatly missed. Our sincere condolences to Susan and their three young children as well as to all of the families affected by this great tragedy. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 12:41 AM by Iva A Smolens, MD |
| My heart goes out to the families of all six members of the team and all who were affected by this tragedy.
As a prior transplant fellow, I had the honor of being a part of the transplant team at U of M. I can only imagine what a loss the entire transplant family is feeling and my thoughts are with you all. I shared many late nights with Richard Chenault and he was truly one of the greatest men that I have known. |
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