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Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:30 PM by Cheryl Roberts-Jones |
| MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCE TO THE CHENAULT FAMILY. I GOT THE CHANCE TO MEET RICHARD IN APRIL 2006, WHEN MY HUSBAND WAS TRANSFERED TO THE U OF M FOR TRANSPLANT EVALUATION. HE WAS A VERY CARING PERSON, AND EVERY TIME I SAW HIM THROUGH PASSING, HE WOULD ALWAYS TELL ME TO MAKE SURE MY HUSBAND TAKES GOOD CARE OF HIS NEW HEART. I KNOW IF IT HADN'T BEEN FOR RICHARD MY HUSBAND WOULD NOT BE HERE TODAY. WHEN I HEARD ON THE NEWS THIS MORNING IT WAS LIKE LOSING A FAMILY MEMBER OF MY OWN. I KNOW HE IS WITH OUR LORD AND SAVIOR. I'M TRULY GRATEFUL TO HAVE MET SUCH A CARING AND NICE PERSON. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:29 PM by Lisa |
| On a cold January day in 2005 a Survival Flight team arrived in Grand Rapids to take my precious 3 week old infant to UofM for a much needed heart surgery. I will never forget the members of that team, and comfort they gave me and helped me feel. She left in the jet in poor weather but I knew they would take good care of her. I am and always will be forever grateful to the UofM Health System and the Survival Flight Teams. Families, friends, and colleagues. You are in our hearts and prayers. May God hold you close, and give you peace and strength as you grieve. God Bless you and care for you. Lisa Smith and Jessie |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:25 PM by Pam Williams |
| I would like to give my condolences to Richard's family. Richard was a kind, and great friend of mine. The few times that I worked with Richard on organ donation and seeing him at conferences was always a joyous moment. He will surely and truly be missed. God Bless his lovely wife whom I've met on numerous occasions and his family. Please do not hesitate, if there is anything I can do for you and your family. Also, on behalf of the Hurley Family, Richard will be greatly missed. Love Pam Williams Hurley Medical Center Renal Transplant Nurse Manager |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:23 PM by jolly joseph |
| I personally don't know any one who was in this tragedy, but being an RN, worked in all the adult intensive care and did flight nursing in saudi arabia, currently working in cardiothoracic ICU at Beaumont, I understand the hard work we all go through in saving lives ... My hearty condolence to both University of Michigan for losing their expert staff and also to the families of those who lost their loved ones. You all will be there in my prayers. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:23 PM by Karen |
| Richard Chenault was a very special person. I remember him from our days together at EMU. He always had a big smile and a lot of energy and enthusiasm to match it. I also know that he was a man of God who touched many, many lives. I saw him in the store just a few months ago and he was just as warm and friendly as I had always remembered. My prayers and condolences go out to his entire family. I can't begin to imagine their loss ... but I know that God will comfort their hearts. We are all blessed to have known such a special person. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:23 PM by Ram Iyer |
| I would like to express my deepest sympathies and condolences to the families of the victims in this their darkest hour.
Ram |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:21 PM by Penny Colthurst RN |
| I've known Richard Chenault for almost 20 years. He was a kind, giving man with a smile that stretched from here to eternity. I would like to share with everyone a poem:
"The Dash" I read of a man who stood to speak at
He referred to the dates on his tombstone He noted that first came the date of his birth
For that dash represents all the time that he For it matters not, how much we own,
What matters is how we live and love
So think about this long and hard:
For you never know how much time is left
If we could just slow down enough
And be less quick to anger
If we treat each other with respect
So when your eulogy is being read
By Linda Ellis Richard, you had a wonderful dash ... |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:20 PM by Deb Slucter |
| I would like to offer my heartfelt condolences to all who lost loved ones in this tragic accident as well as my prayers for the family of the person awaiting the organ for transplant. I recently had a liver transplant at UM and found all involved in the process to be extremely competent, but of equal importance, to be the most compassionate, caring people I have encountered during my illness, surgery and recovery.
The work all of these people do is admirable in that their mission is to save another's life. I feel I owe my life to these amazing people and for that, I am eternally grateful. God be with you all! |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:20 PM by Rebecca |
| I had the honor of working with Dr. David Ashburn when I was a medical student and he was a general surgery chief resident. I have only fond memories of his lively personality, silly jokes, proud displays of family photographs, and his true talent in surgery and medicine. Godspeed, David Ashburn and crew. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:17 PM by Jk |
| I am here in Milwaukee and live near the lake. Please be assured that our rescue crews did everything they could to find survivors.
Our hearts go out to all the families involved, including the family of the patient. May your loved ones watch down on you and offer you peace. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:15 PM by Mary |
| My heart goes out to all the family left behind. Dr. Ashburn was a great doctor but more than this he was a great person. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:11 PM by Matt Cooper |
| My prayers and thoughts are with all the families of those lost. They were an example to us all. The University of Michigan family will never be the same without them. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:11 PM by Reggie Shuck |
| As the president of the Williamston Firefighters Association and a Firefighter/EMT, I would like to express our thoughts and prayers to the crew, their families, and co-workers during this sudden and tragic time. I would like to thank the University of Michigan and Survival Flight for the duties you perform with assisting our department when needed for patient transports. The jobs you perform are very dangerous yet very heroic and is praised by many. The crew that perished in the crash will be missed greatly and forever in our prayers.
Reggie Shuck
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Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:11 PM by Cindy |
| My heart goes out to all the family members and friends involved in this terrible tragedy. Definitely heroes helping other people. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:10 PM by Jennie Foertch |
| I am a Lung Transplant Coordinator from Universiy Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. I extend my deepest sympathies to everyone at Uof M and the victims Families. May God be with all of you! |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:10 PM by Dr. Gary Lopaschuk |
| It is with great sadness that I heard of the passing of Dr. Martin Spoor and his colleagues in the unfortunate airplane crash on Lake Michigan. Along with Dr. Ivan Rebeyka, I was Martin's
research supervisor while he was in training at the University of Ålberta. Martin was also one of the first graduates from our Canadian Institutes for Health Research TORCH (TOmorrows
ResearCH Health Care Professionals) training program. Martin was an exceptional clinician scientist, who was dedicated to identifying new approaches to protecting the hearts of patients
undergoing heart surgery. He was also a very personable individual, and we at the University of Alberta are devastated by the terrible news of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Susan and his 3 young children during this difficult time. Martin will be missed by all of his colleagues and friends in Edmonton.
Dr. Gary Lopaschuk,
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Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:08 PM by Steven J. Katz M.D.. Professor |
| Nearly 4 years ago my life was saved by the cardiovascular surgery team at the University of Michigan led by J. Michael Deeb. They returned me safe and sound to my family, friends, and colleagues with great professionalism, competence, and compassion. I know I speak for many patients of the U-M Dept. of cardiovascualr surgery when I say that today is a very sad day and our hearts go out to the family, friends, and colleagues of those who passed.
From the Jewish Kaddish prayer to the families: "May they and you have peace" |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:07 PM by Henry A Sibbing |
| I am deeply saddened by the loss of these dedicated, caring and extremely talented individuals who have given life to so many people in the past. As I write this I am praying and knowing they are with us still in mind and spirit. I have great hope and faith that a greater good will emerge from this enormous loss - my deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of all who were so personally effected
My heart transplant was Nov 1st, 2002 at Froedert Hospital, Milw., Wisc. Without such a team I would not be alive to write these words - Thank You FOR THE GIFT OF LIFE. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:06 PM by Ken Fielder |
| Our thoughts and prayers are with your team.
University of Colorado Hospital - Lifelink CCT Team |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:04 PM by Jane Martin |
| Heroes, all! |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 07:01 PM by Betti Grab, RRT Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ |
| I cannot express in words how deeply saddened I am by this tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of these selfless individuals. I know that they died doing what they loved, but that doesn't make it any easier. I had the honor of working with Richard Chenault, and it is because of him that I have become the advocate of transplantation and donation that I am. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 06:55 PM by Nancy |
| I enjoyed working with Richard Chenault II and his sister many years ago when they worked for the Pharmacy dept. Richard was a very kind, friendly person, a devoted family man and a pleasure to work with. Whenever I ran into him around the hospital he always greeted me cheerfully and took the time to update me on his family and his job which he loved. My deepest sympathies go out to his sister, his wife and children and the rest of his family and friends for their tragic loss. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 06:54 PM by Tammy |
| When a friend of mine told me about your memorial page I was pleasantly surprised. It's not often an employer is truly in touch with the employees. I know the importance of acknowledgment and support for the families and coworkers. Kudos to you all and my heart and prayers go out to the family to you all! |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 06:53 PM by Cindy |
| My heart goes out to all the family members and friends involved in this terrible tragedy. Definitely heroes helping other people. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 06:52 PM by Cyndie Moody |
| My thoughts and prayers are with each family member, friend, and co-worker of the Survival Flight Team. We are so fortunate to have heroes such as them. May you all find peace and love in all the wonderful memories you shall now have. They will always be missed so very much. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 06:50 PM by Edith |
| May they rest in perfect peace. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 06:50 PM by Kevin L Ferguson |
| I was on faculty in Emergency 1991-1997 and helped start the EM residency. Many of my best memories start with SURVIVAL FLIGHT. The 20th anniversary, at Crisler, was attended by hundreds of former SF patients. I have worked in many EDs and with several flight crews and services. NONE can compare to the quality of the SURVIVAL FLIGHT crews. They trained harder and longer than any other services I've seen, their skills at procedures and caring therapy are unrivaled. In my mind SF is the standard of EXCELLENCE for aero-medical transport, clearly the LEADERS AND BEST.
My prayers and thoughts are with the whole Survival Flight family.
Kevin |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 06:49 PM by C M Schaefer |
| My condolences to the families and friends of all these men. They were all heroes and will be remembered. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 06:49 PM by B.J. Lee |
| Dave Ashburn was a bright light in the miring fog of a hospital experience for so many. People who had the pleasure of knowing him on levels personal, professional, or otherwise, were undoubtedly left better for the experience. It is hard to rationalize how somebody so great, so selfless, and so capable, could be taken from the place where he was sorely needed by so many. It is a tragedy. My heart grieves for the losses of his wife, children, friends, colleagues, and for all the patients who will now never know what a great physician and man that was Dr. David Ashburn. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 06:47 PM by Nakia Spencer |
| I would like to send my condolences to the Ashburn family. David was truly a wonderful person. I feel blessed to have worked with him at Wake Forest. Your family is in my prayers. May god bless and keep you during this time. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 06:46 PM |
| The Heart Transplant Team at MGH, along with the rest of the Harvard Medical community, salutes six heroes who will forever be in our hearts. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 06:46 PM |
| 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 Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 06:45 PM by David Albertson |
| Dr. David Ashburn spent 5 years in our surgical residency here at Wake Forest University/North Carolina Baptist Hospital. I knew him well. He was a fantastic surgical resident and physician who received medical center wide rewards for his teaching and compassionate surgical care. He was always laughing and cheerful, but appropriately serious and caring. With his innate intelligence and ability, and the best training available, he was destined to be a leader and a shining light in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery. His loss is a tragedy not only for his family and many friends but also for our profession.
David Albertson, MD Associate Professor of Surgery, Wake Forest University School of Medicine |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 06:43 PM by Candice |
| My heart goes out to the Chenault family. Richard was a really great man here at the University and will be deeply missed. I remember talking with him every day when I worked in Mott OR and seeing his bright smile ... He was a great man and will be greatly missed. I want to send my condolences to all of the victims families and loved ones. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 06:41 PM |
| Goodbye my brothers.I love you and miss you. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 06:40 PM by Joe Hylton, RRT |
| I worked with Dr. Ashburn on the ECMO team, as well as the trauma team at Wake Forest. He was a gifted surgeon, wanting nothing less than the best for the patients he cared for. My deepest sympathies are extended to all of the family members; your loved ones touched the lives of many people. WFUBMC 12/95-3/03 |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 06:38 PM by Alex Davit III, M.D. |
| I would like to extend my sincerest condolences to the families of these heroes in this time of incomprehensible tragedy. I knew Dave when I was a 4th year medical student at Bowman Gray, and clearly recall his positive attitude toward his chosen profession. One of the reasons I also pursued General Surgery was because of his kind guidance while I was trying to make up my mind about my own future. I frequently saw him at Southeastern Surgical Congress meetings, and always knew that he was going to be well-known for his dedication to his profession. Once again, my thoughts and prayers are with the families of all of these true heroes. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 06:35 PM by Luda Khait |
| My condolences and prayers are with all the families of the victims of the tragedy that happened yesterday. I watched Dr. Ashburn perform a surgery on a little girl just this past Friday, and although I met him for a short period of time, his dedication to saving lives and his kind demeanor clearly shined through. God bless the victims and their families! |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 06:35 PM by Jessica B. RRT |
| We have not only lost a great doctor, but I have lost a great friend. Martin made being at work enjoyable, even in the worst of times. My thoughts and prayers are with Susan and the children. We are blessed now to have an angel looking down upon us. God bless the men we have lost. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 06:33 PM by Ryan Grimes MD |
| I had the pleasure and privilege to work closely with David and Martin over the last 2 years before I finished my residency in anesthesiology. David was always entertaining and always had some grief to throw my way over the drapes. I remember having conversations with Dave about family and kids. He will be missed. Martin was simply one of the kindest and most thoughtful people I ever had the opportunity to work with. No question was too dumb to ask or too unimportant to ask him at 3 in the morning. Many nights were spent troubleshooting VADs and crashing patients on oscillating vents and every pressor known to man. All the while Martin made you feel safe in knowing that he was right there with you.
My heart goes out to everyone at the U of M and especially to the families of all those who have suffered a great loss. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 06:33 PM by Donald Lilak, PA-C |
| There are no words to truly express the sadness at the loss of these people who brought life to others. My heart goes out to the families and friends of those lost. I had the pleasure and privilege to work with Dr. David Ashburn, and can honestly say I have never met a more genuine person. He was a man of great talent, a gifted surgeon and clinician, and a lover of the outdoors. But what impressed me most about this man was just how open and unabashed he was about the love he had for his wife and children. His smile was never wider than when he talked about them. I am so sorry for your loss. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 06:33 PM |
| As a UMMS grad, our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who gave their lives, and the community of people their lives have touched. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 06:32 PM by laura tselios |
| I'm an employee at the u of m. Back in sept. I lost my brother and Richard was there for my family during this very hard time, when we decided to donate our brothers organs. Richard had explained everything to us...my whole family is grieving with his family..there will be some hard times but just remember he was good at what he did and loved what he did to help other families...my prayers are with the family-----he was a great man.laura |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 06:24 PM by Crystal and Trenton LaMadline |
| My son was a patient at Mott Children's last year after having open heart surgery. My heart breaks at the loss of so many good men. My thoughts and prayers are with the families during this terrible tragedy. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 06:23 PM |
| The University has experienced a great loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families, the victims, and the patients who knew these people and were treated by them. I hope their great deeds in life are rewarded greatly in heaven. |
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