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Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 09:14 PM by Disability attorneys nationwide.... |
| This was sent to me by a friend who is a disability attorney - posted all over the disability advocates internet boards... people at every level are grieving over this particular loss...
.........................Thanks for sending. By the way, the lawyers Social Security board I watch had several postings about this, and how incredibly sad it is for everyone. So, since you are the only person representing the University of Michigan that I can reach, please know that the entire community of disability advocates, to say nothing of the country, is standing quietly behind you in your grief. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 09:11 PM by Gail Courneyea Reg.N, CFRN |
| On behalf of Angels of Flight Canada Inc., we send our deepest condolences to the families of the dedicated medical and flight team, and to the staff and management of UMHS. Our hearts go out to each of you. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 09:08 PM by Barbara in Calif |
| I am so very sorry to hear of the tragedy. My heart aches for the medical and plane crew lost. I know that each person was always striving to help others. The families have to hold that close to their hearts, in spite of the pain of their loss.
I also am saddened for the thrashed expectations of the patient who now goes back on the donor list. Hope against hope is all I can say. The hospital will keep going of course, the staff will rebound eventually even though the loss of their colleagues will be sharply felt. God Bless |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 09:01 PM by Susan Morris |
| Richard Chenault and I started working for the University at the same time. He was such a wonderful guy. He always had an uplifting message and a smile. He was eager to share stories of faith and was always willing to listen. He cared about others. He was truly an asset to the University community. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 09:01 PM by patti dowker msw |
| To the families, friends and collegues of David Ashburn MD, Martin Spoor MD, Richard Chenault II, Richard Lapensee, Bill Serra, and Dennis Hoyes I offer my sympathy and prayers during this difficult time. "May the Lord Bless you and keep you and give you peace" |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 09:00 PM |
| You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength and peace in the coming days. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:57 PM by a long time UM nurse |
| I am so saddened by the tragic loss of this exceptional group of people. We have been blessed to have had them in our midst. May they rest in peace. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:56 PM by Jess Schwartz |
| As a fellow cardiothoracic surgeon and former member of a transplant team my thoughts and prayers go out to the entire team that lost their lives trying to help others. I send my deepest sympathy to their loved ones that survive them. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:55 PM by Scott Gruber |
| On behalf of the Section of Transplant Surgery and the Department of Surgery at Wayne State University, as well as the entire Harper University Hospital Transplant Program, I would like to express our condolences to the families of the University of Michigan transplant team members lost in the June 4 Survival Flight crash. Although we deeply mourn the loss of these individuals, we take some consolation in the fact that they were on a life-saving mission doing that which they trained for and dedicated their lives to.
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Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:54 PM |
| The Transplant Program involves so many people who sacrifice not only their time, but their lives. God bless all those who have lost their lives thru their dedication to others, especially those involved in this most recent tragedy involving the UM Transplant Team and their pilots. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:52 PM by Elizabeth Hughes |
| I worked with Martin Spoor when he was training to be a CV surgeon in Edmonton, AB. He was a really wonderful person. He had a great sense of humor but also had a kind and gentle manner with everyone he worked with. I remember doing organ retrieval flights with him while in Canada and just can't stop thinking about his family. He and his wife were so in love. My deepest sympathies to his family. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:52 PM |
| When my daughter was a patient at Mott several years ago we occasionally had a room with a "distant view" of the transplant team bringing in an organ to save the life of one child in the wake of the loss another child. What exceptional human beings to be able to balance the emotions of such important work with skill, knowledge and energy. What an unspeakable loss. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:52 PM by Stephanie Walden |
| I was not lucky enough to know any of the Survival Flight crew, but I would like to let the surviving family members know that my prayers are with them. My family has a special place in our hearts for U of M because my Grandfather was a recipient of a heart transplant there. I remember seeing my Grandfather's donor heart being wheeled from the landing pad into the hospital and thinking how amazing the whole process was! Just remember your family member was part of a process that gave many people the chance to LIVE again!!! I can't think of anything more rewarding!
To the person who was waiting for the organ on that flight: Our prayers are with you! Waiting on that list is not easy and our hearts go out to you! Please keep your head up and continue the fight! |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:51 PM by Bridgette Whitaker |
| Words cannot express the sadness I feel for the Ashburn family. I have known David since grade school. I have so many stories of fun times and silly jokes we played on each other. David was a great guy. He has to be one of the most kindest, loving, gentle, funniest man I knew. My sympathy goes out to Candice and the kids. My heart aches as a parent because I know that Allen and Marie have lost their only child. The assurance I have is that I know David loved his Lord and Savior. There is no doubt that he is in Heaven and we will all rejoice one day upon our meeting him again in Heaven. Love to you David. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:50 PM |
| From all of us in the Beaumont system our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. There are no words to describe how tragic this is. May you have some comfort in knowing there are so many people to support you. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:49 PM by Mia Litzenberg |
| **Note: Last year when Mia was 2, she got a chance to sit in one of the UM Survival Flight helicopters and talk to team members that were there. She was really touched by the experience and since then she always looks up in the sky and says, "There's my helicopter!" when she sees a UM Survival Flight helicopter. Here's what she wanted to say to the flight team--as she dictated and asked me to post it.
Dear UM Survival Flight Team: I know you were working really hard to fix the people and I love you. I am praying for you to find your way to heaven. Love,
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Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:42 PM by Edward Bender, MD |
| My deeply felt condolences to the families and to the University of Michigan. As a U of M grad (BS, 1976), I have always been very proud of my alma mater. Having visited Dr. Deeb several years
ago, and having read most of Dr. Bolling's work, I know the university will continue to thrive from a CV surgery standpoint, albeit hurting and scarred. hope the grief ends quickly.
Ed Bender, MD |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:36 PM by Salman A. Shah, MD |
| As a surgeon who went on transplant donor runs very frequently, this tragedy struck very close to home. I cannot express the sadness that I feel at this tagic loss of life.
I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to all those at the University of Michigan and especially to the families of all those who lost their lives while serving others. Salman A. Shah, MD |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:35 PM |
| Richard's presence would light up the room. We will miss all of these men. My prayers and love are offered to their families. Sadly, from a transplant friend. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:35 PM by Billie Jo Coomer, MS |
| I wrote earlier, but I was so devastated by the thought of what actually happened and hadn't actually seen pictures of those who lost their lives that I wrote the response that everybody's thinking: `My thoughts and prayers are with you. My heart goes out to you and your loved ones."
Well, having grown up at UofM hospital since I was 17, working & going through college (only to leave 9 years later to my current position elsewhere), I had the pleasure of seeing Richard Chenault on a daily basis. Although I never knew his name, I believe and remember few people that knew how to put a smile on your face. He was one of them. Being a cardiopulmonary/respiratory tech (and eventually a clinical research associate), I traveled everywhere in the hospital, covering 3-5 ICU/step-down floors a day. He was everywhere, always happy, and always welcoming. He somehow knew that you needed a lift, and he was just the person who could accomplish that with every person that he ran into. I think it's important that his wife & children know that although his life came to a tragic & early end, he brought life to people everywhere he went. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:32 PM |
| My condolences go out to all family and friends of those special people lost in this tragedy. I pray for those we have lost to watch over their loved ones as guardian angels. My daughter summed up something also in her own words.
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Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:26 PM by Andrew Wong, MD |
| I first met Richard Chenault when I was on the transplant service during my third year of medical school. I was struck by his cheerful and genuine personality; he was one of the coolest guys on the service. Ever since working with him that month, he would always greet me in the halls of the hospital. His warm smile would always brighten my day. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:25 PM by Lori DeGroat, RN, CCMU |
| Being a member of the University of Michigan Staff for the last 20 years, I feel a great sense of sadness and loss from this tragedy. I only knew Richard Chenault from working with him and his transplant patients, however the spirit and kindness he brought to these many times difficult situations was unmatched. If we can only remember how many people's lives these six people touched during thier time with us on earth, maybe we can derive some comfort from this. They were a very special part of the University of Michigan and will be greatly missed. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:18 PM by Jehangir Appoo |
| Martin and I trained in cardiac surgery together. Regardless of the situation, Martin was always a gentleman first and foremost; a devoted family man. Our deepest sympathies to Susan and the kids. May our prayers reach you. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:17 PM |
| Thank you for all of the lives you have touched through donation. You will be missed and always thought of with the deepest regards. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:17 PM by Phyllis |
| Condolences to the familes and friends of these true heroes. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:15 PM by Jeffrey L. Miller |
| On behalf of the Department of Transplantation at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, California, please accept our deepest and most heartfelt condolences for the loss of your colleagues. There is no greater tragedy in our field. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:14 PM by Tina Reed |
| My prayers go out to all the family and friends who lost great people. I have to personally give my condolences to Richard Chenault's family. He was a great man, he was more than a mentor and co worker to me, he was like family. I will miss his smile and great words of encouragement. Words can never express how much he has touched my life and all the years will be great memories. Your smile and great words will live on in all our hearts. Thank you for everything. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:13 PM by Dan Cavanaugh,M.D.,STS |
| To our colleagues who were taking the extra step for the benefit of a patient - "Thank you for your efforts of healing in this world, and may you rest in peace in the eternity you have now entered". |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:13 PM by todd catchpole |
| We were very saddened to hear about this tragic loss of some of the finest individuals that gave their lives while doing their jobs. My deepest sympathy goes out to Debbie Serra & the family of Bill Serra. He was a true professional. He was always there to help. God bless Bill & his family. He will be surely missed.
Todd & Terri Catchpole family. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:11 PM by Jennifer Armstrong |
| There are no words to descibe the overwhelming sadness that is being felt in this small community. It has been such an honor to work with and fly with such great human beings. They all will be greatly missed. May you all find the strength to carry on and provide their courageous work. Jennifer Armstrong RN |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:10 PM by Teresa Toth |
| I would like to send my condolence to every family that lost a family member in the crash. I don't know them personally, but I had daughter in the Trauma Center. The Survival Flight flew her there. She did not make it. So they all will be in Heaven together. The people at U of M are wonderful people.
Teresa Toth |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:08 PM by Tim Long |
| Our prayers and thoughts go out to the families, friends and colleagues of the transplant team. As a U of M liver transplantee, my wife and I share your sorrow at the loss of this dedicated medical team on a mission of hope for others.
Tim and Irene Long |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:07 PM by Colin Thomas |
| When I first started here at Michigan, I was enlightened and impressed with Richard's love, compassion and drive for transplant. He was a great man, with a sharp mind, keen sense of humor and always willing to help. He impressed me everyday with his stories and passion he shared for our patients, families and staff. He will be truly missed. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:03 PM by Bill Harder |
| I got to know Richard Chenault in the course of filming a Discovery documentary about Survival Flight and the people who serve it.
Richard was one of the most quietly decent people I've ever had the pleasure of getting to know, and while on one level he knew that he did something special for a living, he also felt that it was simply his duty to do that kind of daily good in the world.
These U-M transplant teams quietly go out every day and create miracles out of tragedies, and all of Michigan is poorer for this loss. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 08:03 PM by Joneigh Slaughter Khaldun |
| Richard was like a second father to me. He was my long jump coach at the Midwest Meet of Champions in 1998, and later helped me to get a job at the Transplant Center as an organ donation specialist. I had the honor of being trained by him, and working alongside him in the operating room and in the air for 2 years. He would always calm my own personal fears of flying on those planes and helicopters. He always had so much faith in me and encouraged me to achieve my goals...I am now a doctor and still utilize the skills he taught me everyday. One will never meet a more caring, compassionate person. My condolences go out to his family, as well as the families of all of those who lost loved ones. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:57 PM by nancy king, RN |
| My Thoughts and Prayers are with the Families and Friends of the six Brave people who lost their lives trying to save others. I am truly Sorry for your losses! Take Care and God BLess you all. With Sincere Sympathy, Nancy King, RN 5 West Mott |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:53 PM by E.Mapes., RN |
| My heart aches for the loss felt by our entire community. I feel such deep sadness in knowing that others will not be touched by the brilliance of our team members. I cherish my memories of Richard Chenault. I know he gave all of himself in life as he did in his final act of heroism. The lives of the entire team will continue to inspire greatness in us all. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:53 PM by Melanie |
| My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families, the University of Michigan Health system, and all of those waiting for a transplant. These six individuals were part the University's elite group of everyday heroes. They lived their lives to help give the gift of life to others. As a sister of a transplant recipient I am truly grateful for every individual in the hospital especially those on the transplant team. May God Bless these individuals and their loved ones. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:48 PM by Ann Littlefield |
| My prayers and sympathy go to the families of the team, the U of M Staff, and to the family of the young patient waiting for the transplant. This is such a sad time for all who are involved.
Ann Littlefield |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:45 PM by Brian and Bridgiette Allen |
| This is for the Ashburn family. We are members of Calvary Baptist Church, Winston Salem, NC. David and his family were members of our church and Bible Fellowship Class. Please know that our class and our church is praying for you and the other members of the team and thier families. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:42 PM |
| Those who are loved are not truly lost. My deepest condolences to the family and friends of the team, they will be greatly missed. May they rest in peace. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:40 PM by Kim A |
| YOU ARE OUR HEROS!
Because of you, my son lives. KA |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:40 PM by Matthew Valente |
| David Ashburn was my senior surgical resident on Trauma Surgery when I was a medical student at Wake Forest. He was an awesome senior, always enthusiastic, always smiling, and always bringing out the best in everyone around him. He will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure to meet/work with him. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:40 PM by Angela Conklin |
| I am a nurse in the pediatric cardio-thoracic ICU at UofM. I had the pleasure of working side by side with Dr. Ashburn (Cowboy Dave, as us nurses in POD A called him) He was a great guy and a wonderful doctor. I am going to miss his southern accent and upbeat personality. My thoughts and prayers to all of the victims and their families.
Angie Conklin RN in POD A |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:37 PM by Bob |
| Today's events prove it's true, God sends heroes in maize and blue. God Bless You. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:35 PM by Jeff Bond |
| I had the privilege of working with Dr. Martin Spoor in the Operating Room not only here, but at the V.A. as well. He was a very caring person who genuinely cared about not only the patient, but the staff as well.I often joked that he was too nice a guy to be a Cardio-Thoracic surgeon. He would just smile and reply "It doesn't hurt to be nice." My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and children. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:35 PM by Cynthia RN |
| It is difficult to express the loss you feel when those who are constantly exposed to tragic life events become victims themselves. This only reminds each of us to live our lives fully and makes our own struggles look like silver linings, reaffirming our need to not borrow tomorrows troubles today. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:34 PM by Cathy |
| It takes a true hero to do what those men did. Remember them for the love they had for their job and their families. They will always be in our hearts... |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:33 PM by Patricia Penkoske |
| I had the privilege of working with Martin as his program director at the University of Alberta. His enthusiam for cardiac surgery, his dedication to patient care and his kindness and gentle manner were admirable. He was a good man with many friends. My sympathy to Susan and his children. |
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