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Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 04:15 PM by Carole Layne and Subhash Marwaha |
| We are grateful to the U-M medical community and the transplant team for the gift of life, and so saddened to hear about the loss of 6 great men doing such valiant work.
The last two years we have benefitted with the second chance of life as a direct result of this great U-M transplant survival medical team. Subhash was a recipient of a very successful heart transplant on Feb. 17, 2005. He was near death and today can walk 4 miles a day, and work breathlessly without missing a beat. Two individual professorships have been established by Subhash as a profound "THANK YOU" to honor the cardiac team of Keith Aaronson and Francis Pagani to carry on the great work they do and help other students learn from the best, the U-M medical school. The new Cardiovascular center will stand as a monument and place for future research and benefit our community. Please join Subhash and I as we mourn the tragic loss, yet celebrate the up and coming future and success of this great new center and the people who are part of it every day. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 03:55 PM by Dr. (Rev.) Arvel Brockwell |
| Dennis Hoyes was not only a former church member, but a great friend as well. I was devastated by the news. Losing his life to save others. What a great person he was. I will miss him. My prayers are with the Hoyes family and all the families of the other victims of this horrific accident.
God Bless and Keep you.
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Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 03:52 PM |
| I first met Richard at Central Nursing Orientation. He had to make a presentation to our group about donor organs and our role as nurses in that process. I remember seeing him in the OR hallway later in the month and he remembered me and asked how things were going. I felt touched that he remembered me out of all of the people that were there.
I have worked with his co-workers but never got the privilege to work with Richard. What they do for others is wonderful. I know that they died doing something that they loved. My sorrow and prayers go out to the families and U of M family. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 03:51 PM by Kolette Allen |
| I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the families and friends that were left behind.
I'm one of the Clinic Office Managers in the Transplant Center and worked closely each day with Richard Chenault. He was part of my work family. I will miss our weekly and monthly manager meetings, his teasing and his smile. I know that I will begin to smile more soon once I can wrap my psyche around what has really happened here. For all of us; it is still so unreal. He was such a force here in our office and I find it difficult to imagine the rest of my career in Transplant without him here. I pray for his family and the rest of the fallen heroes' families. Kolette Allen
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Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 03:46 PM by Doug Taylor, ETSU, QCOM |
| From the mountains of East Tennessee I write to convey our sorrow and loss to the families of those lost in the plane crash and all our brothers and sisters in medicine. Of those who perished, I knew only Dr. David Ashburn who attended our medical school and lives on vividly in my memory for his passion for life, medicine and his family. We are a small medical school and all of us become friends, family and valued colleagues. We will miss David's antics, his warmth, his wit and dedication to his profession and to those he served. He certainly touched our lives and will be remembered. Like everywhere he went, he left us better than he found us. I thank God for David's presence in my life and pray God's peace and comfort on all those left behind. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 03:37 PM by Sandra Feldkamp RN |
| To the Families of the Transplant Team and Survival Flight:
I have worked in the Transplant Center for the past 4 years. It comes with a very heavy heart that I offer my heartfelt condolences to all of you. I have been involved in the Pre-Transplant department for the past 2 years and yes I have sent out the surgical teams for organ recovery. I will truly miss everyone. I will continue to send out teams and will always pray for them and their safe return. I will especially miss Richard's teasing that he did each & every day with me. He always brought a smile to my face. I will also miss seeing Rick's face and smile as well. He and Richard always came over to our office and shared their lives with us. I have often called each in the middle of the night and feel especially close to them both. They both loved to hear about our families as well. They are both a part of my family and will continue to be a part of me forever. I will continue to work for our patients and continue the work you loved so well because I love the work as well. It has been my great pleasure in working with you both. May all of our "FALLEN HEROES" rest in peace and may their families continue to heal from this tragic event. My continued thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Love,
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Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 03:31 PM |
| Our heart goes out to the whole U-M family. We are especially touched since our beloved daughter, Andrea, is still a young cub 4th year med student, soaking up all the lessons of life in the medical community and so close to your trauma. Lots of trepidation, sturm und drang, no
doubt. Our prayers are with you... Best!
G. Phil Zepeda, CFP, ATA , EA |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 03:12 PM |
| As consultants to UMHS for the Cardiovascular Center, we offer our heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives trying to save another. Please accept our sincere sorrow for your loss.
Sincerely,
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Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 02:26 PM by Pat Nelson |
| As a (former) Transplant Coordinator for over 20 years, I had the pleasure of working closely with Richard for many of those years. You quickly learn about the true personality of someone when you wake him up at 2:00 in the morning, out of a sound sleep, and ask him to be at the Survival Flight door in 20 minutes. Richard was a kind and caring man with such a twinkle in his eyes. He always answered my calls with "So, where do I get to go tonight?" Never a complaint, and always great fun - even in the middle of some very long nights (and days and nights again). I am so glad that I ordered steak and lobster for the team (instead of the gold standard of cold pizza) when they once went to New Orleans for a donor liver. The Transplant Team members are true heroes. What a tragic loss for everyone. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 02:17 PM by Amy Chai MD, MS |
| Words cannot express my sorrow for your loss. The Survival Flight and transplant teams are so selfless as they put their lives on the line and sacrifice their time each and every day. My husband and I are both alumni of the U of M residency program, and we feel a connection with you in this very, very difficult time. May God comfort and bless you all. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 02:12 PM by Keri J. Croft - Myerholtz |
| I also want to send my condolences for the loss of the doctors lost in the plane crash. I am a Michigan fan even though I live in Ohio. I always tell every one that I had open heart surgery at the U of M so they will always have a piece of my heart in Michigan.
God bless the lives that their hands have saved. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 01:12 PM by Paul Bergum |
| Richard Chenault, Dave Ashburn, & Martin Spoor represented everything that is right here at U of M Hospitals. We have been privileged to work with these men. They treated everyone with utmost respect and each excelled at their work. This is a very big loss for all of us. We best honor their lives by striving to live out daily what they demonstrated. Through this tragedy, may we all rise to make U of M better, and make them proud of what we can achieve together. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 01:04 PM by kathy mccarroll stanislaw |
| I first met Bill Serra (pilot)at a company Christmas party when he worked for my father, Glenn McCarroll approx 30 yrs ago. His wife just had a beautiful baby girl. They "danced up a storm" that evening! They were so happy & in love. It was a pleasure to know them during that brief time. He was an excellent pilot, had a zany sense of humor, and wasn't afraid to say what was on his mind. Deb, I've often thought about you & Bill over the years, and my prayers & heart go out to you.
Love & Light,
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Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 12:57 PM by JT Harper |
| Any loss of life is tragic. Losing your life so that someone else might live is heroic. These six men lived as heroes, working to help save lives every time they left their homes. It is fitting that they died the way they lived.
I am especially saddened by the death of Richard Chenault, whom I got to know well (discussing everything from electronic gadgets and technology, which he was fond of, to the validity of the "Madden Curse"). I often enjoyed his hospitality when I visited Ypsi & Ann Arbor accompanying his younger sister, Juanita. My deepest sympathies go out to his sisters (Monica, Gisselle, Mitzi, April and, especially Juanita), his wife and children, his parents and the rest of the Chenault family. God Bless You All. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 12:56 PM by Shelly Morell |
| My deepest sympathy from the Second Chance At Life Group who raises money for the U of M Transplant Center. Our hearts go out to the families who lost their loved ones and the staff at U of M. We are all deeply sad by the events and pray that all of you find the peace you need to move on. We are extremely proud of what all of you do and that is why we continue to raise funds for the transplant center, because you are the best! May God bless you all through this time. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 12:52 PM by Kerry L. Stewart |
| The family of David Ashburn: As a part of the Transplant Center I had the honor of knowing and working with David. He was a pleasure and a true gentleman. I was also born and raised in Tennessee -- Claiborne County -- and hearing his voice always made me feel at home. I used to tell him it was nice to work with someone who did not have an accent. I will think of him when ever I go home. God speed. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 12:16 PM by Robert Lee |
| I was a resident at Michigan from 2000-2003, and unfortunately did not have a chance to get to know the deceased. Nevertheless, I share your grief for what is a profound loss to the extended University of Michigan family. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 12:07 PM by Taylor Family |
| My love and prayers go out to all the families involved with this tragedy as well as colleagues. It breaks my heart to know what has happened to them, they were doing wonderful work. I work in a hospital and my son received a heart transplant and to see how fast, accurate and precise teams such as them work makes me proud. They all were exceptional people for what they did and they will go on to a another place being exceptional.
GOD Speed to all of the families!! |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 11:57 AM by Security and Entrance Services |
| Our thoughts and prayers are with you, as our hearts are saddened by the loss of your colleagues and family members. We too share in this loss as we feel that they were a part of our family. We know that they would want us to continue to work at helping people and saving lives, as we work together to become a World Class Organization. We know that they are looking down and cheering us on. Your friends and colleagues in Security and Entrance Services. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 11:44 AM |
| I knew Richard C. when I worked in the O.R. He always had the biggest smile and was always a pleasure to work with. I know he will be missed so much! |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 11:23 AM by Dr Jane Collins |
| On behalf of Great Ormond Street Hospital, London UK, I send our condolences to the families of the staff who tragically died as well to all their colleagues at the hospital. Retrieval of organs and their transplantation enables children and adults to live who would have died. We forget that there are risks, however careful everyone is. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 10:43 AM by Siegfried Hagl MD. PhD. |
| The worldwide community of cardiac and transplant surgeons as well as and many others were certainly shocked by the tragedy wich occurred on June 4, 07. Four surgeons and two pilots had lost their lives on a noble humanitarian mission. Personally and on behalf of the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery I want to express my deepest sympathy to all family members and the University of Michigan Community. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 10:19 AM by antie hardy |
| Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Chenault family. We are sadden to hear of this unfortunate incident. I spent time with Richard at the MHSAA track finals and I ask how things were going and he said "he's blessed". Please remember that New Haven High School track will try to carry that torch of being blessed in memory of Richard Chenault. To Richard and Family you are "Blessed" for ever and ever. Your extended track family will miss you.
-Antie Hardy, New Haven High School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 10:14 AM by Gerry Schorin (for Dean Evan Caminker) |
| Members of the Michigan Law community join our friends and colleagues in mourning the loss of the
Survival Flight Transplant Team whose members perished in fulfillment of their heroic mission.
They truly epitomize the leaders and best and will long be remembered on and well beyond campus.
-Evan Caminker, Dean |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 10:14 AM by AnnMarie McDermott |
| We are very sorry for your loss and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Livonia Center For Specialty Care. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 10:09 AM by Randy Bartilson |
| Our thoughts and prayers reach out to the families, friends, and colleagues of those involved in this tragic event. Our prayers are also with the families of the patients that were involved in the organ transplant process.
Sincerely,
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Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 10:05 AM by kat foley |
| I had the honor of photographing Dr. Spoor and his lovely family last October. I photograph a lot of families, and the love they shared for one another was truly touching to me. I will forever be saddened by such a huge loss and my heartfelt prayers will continue to be with the families. I hope each family realizes just how grateful the community is to each one of the victims and their families for their heroic efforts. My continued prayers for all. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 10:04 AM by Sarah Newton, PhD, RN |
| I was a clinical nurse on 8North (Old Main Hospital) and 5C from 1982-1997 who specialized in kidney and liver transplantation. Although I am no longer doing clinical nursing (I am now an Associate Professor at the Oakland University School of Nursing), the clinical focus of my research has always been, and continues to be liver transplantation. I have always been so proud and honored to be a transplant nurse. My heart goes out to everyone affiliated with the U-M transplant and survival flight programs. May God Bless You All and the fabulous work you all do!
Sarah Newton, PhD, RN |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 09:49 AM by Jerry Romanov |
| No words can express the sincerity of my deepest condolences for these team members and their families. I personally owe the life of my little boy Matthew to the Survival Flight Team. Had it not been for them, their dedication, and loving care, my son would not be here today. The selflessness of these people will be cherished forever and they will always be in my family's hearts as true heroes and they will sadly be missed. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 09:45 AM by Luther Taylor- Christian Life Center Church Ypsilanti |
| To the U Of M staff, please accept my condolences on the loss of your colleagues. I remember Richard as a member of my church, his warm smile and passion to serve God in all ways will always stand out. His service to the ministry will forever be in the hearts of the Christian Life Center Church family and his spirit will live in us forever. "We Love You Richard" |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 09:26 AM by Michael A. Butler |
| As a person who works in the field and has met several of the individuals who died, I cannot tell you how saddened I am at the tragic loss of life, knowledge, and skill of these individuals. While the loss of life at any time is a tragedy, this touches all of us who work in the organ procurement and transplant field in a very personal way. I will hold the families of these transplant professionals and pilots in my thoughts and prayers. May God keep them in the palm of His hand and give them peace. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 09:25 AM by Barbara McClatchey |
| As a graduate of the University I am saddened by the loss of this special team of individuals. To their families and their colleagues, please know that they will always be in our thoughts. You must be so proud and blessed to have known them and worked with them. May the donor know that their gift is not lost but rather transformed into a lasting sacrifice that will inspire others to do the same. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 09:09 AM by Jay Shayevitz MD |
| As a U-M alumnus, and former attending in the Department of Anesthesiology, I understand the risks and dangers of such a journey as these brave professionals took that night. My condolences to the U-M Cardiothoracic Surgery Division, to the crews of Survival Flight, and to the friends and families of those who lost their lives. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 09:08 AM by ANDREA |
| THIS IS TRULY A TRAGEDY. THE ONLY PERSON THAT CAN HELP THESE FAMILIES DEAL WITH THIS IS GOD ALMIGHTY. I WILL PRAY THAT THESE FAMILIES HAVE STRENGTH AND THAT GOD WILL SEE THEM THRU THIS. GOD SEES AND HE KNOWS ALL ABOUT OUR TROUBLES, HE WILL GUIDE YOU AND PROTECT YOU AND GIVE YOU STRENGTH. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 09:02 AM by Kevin A. Myer |
| On behalf of LifeNet Health, I would like to extend our most sincere sympathy to the families and friends of those lost during the organ recovery flight and tragic crash. Our thoughts and prayers are with those families and friends, and with the great University and Medical Center staff who knew and worked with those who dedicated and gave their lives in the hope of helping others. We wish you strength and peace in this most difficult time. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 08:25 AM by Lauri Glass R.N. |
| I am a member of the heart and lung retreival team at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY , and I wish to convey my deepest sympathy to everyone touched by this tragedy. I understand the passion and commitment that is involved in such an awesome opportunity to touch and change so many lives. Your loss has touched me deeply. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. So many times you jump on a plane, fly off to retrieve an organ, and never once does it cross your mind something like this could happen to you because you are so focused on helping others. They are heroes!! There are 6 extra special new stars in the sky now! |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 07:56 AM by University of Michigan School of Nursing |
| The faculty, staff, and students at the University of Michigan School of Nursing would like to express our deepest sympathies to the families of the six transport team members. We also send our support to our colleagues in the UMHS medical community who are dealing with the loss of co-workers and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 07:37 AM by Sandy Adair, RN |
| David will always hold a special place in the hearts of many here at Wake Forest University School of Medicine/NC Baptist Hospital. His smile, positive spirit and love for his work were evident every day. He loved his patients and they so loved him. Our hearts are sad for all touched by this great tragedy. David's loving spirit and infectious smile will remain with us forever. Our Wake Forest family will continue to uplift the family and friends of those lost with our prayers and love. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 05:35 AM by Rev. Rogers |
| On behalf of the staff and membership at First Presbyterian Church, we join with you in prayers that God's comfort and hope would embrace you all in this time of tremendous loss. Scripture tells us that "precious in the eyes of the Lord are the deaths of his saints", and we know that each life was indeed precious. May grace and peace surround you. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 04:32 AM by Krystyn |
| I was with the heart team that flew up to Milwaukee that fateful day. The weather was exceedingly bad on our arrival, and we were the last plane they let land for a period of time. I am so glad that we were indeed able to land and attend the recovery. I felt privileged to meet both Cami and Richard (Chenault). Cami was so pleasant and had everything in control despite the fact that weather had already caused an hour delay out of Kansas City.
After we were set up, I was talking to my technician trainee, Beth, about a couple of things when Richard sidled up alongside us. He was in sterile garb with his arms folded. He leaned in with this mischievous twinkle in his eyes and asked who I was. "Krystyn. And who are you?" He began teasing me about the way I was standing. "Were you in the Army? You're stranding there so erect, your shoulders back and directly asking questions." I laughed and answered, "No, but my father was. So, who are you?" "I knew there had to be someone military in your life!" "Yes. So, again, what might your name be?" He answered with a conspiratorial lean and a new twinkle in his eye. "I'm Batman." He then made some references to the movies, convincing us that he truly was Batman. I leaned in and whispered, "Pleased to meet you at long last. I'm a fan." Beth and I asked him questions about where he worked and how long he'd been at it. He was so kind and quite funny. I also noticed his eyes. They were so light brown that they could be mistaken for hazel and they twinkled; they really did twinkle. After meeting him, I've no doubt that they reflected his personality and his soul. As we left, our surgeon remarked that the lung team was the nicest and most laid back that he had ever encountered. Brendt, the nurse with us, agreed heartily. It was an extremely good experience for all of us involved. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that this has been told to you repeatedly by now, but I mean it. It was as though we'd lost some of our own. I've not been able to wrap my mind around it yet. We were so fortunate to meet this group of extraordinary individuals, this delightful team from the University of Michigan. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 03:53 AM by Michelle Schaecher RRT |
| David was always a gentleman with a smile on his face. He will be deeply missed in POD A. You have touched our lives with kindness. I had a great pleasure working with you everyday David. David would always say to me, "Let's tuck the kiddies in bed safely for the night." I will miss "tucking the kiddies" in bed with you when you were on call David! This is a huge loss for us in POD A. My prayers are with Candice and his children. May God receive you with open arms. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 02:56 AM by Andrea Zuin |
| I never met my colleagues Dr. Ashburn and Spoor, but I wish to condole with their wives and kids for this tragedy.
Andrea Zuin
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Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 02:29 AM by Dr Juan-Miguel Gil-Jaurena |
| My deepest condolences in such a sad moment.
Wholeheartedly,
Juan-Miguel Gil-Jaurena
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Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 01:36 AM by Emergency Medical Technician |
| While I had not met any of the victims of the crash, I feel as if I have a connection with them, to be in service for the well being of others. These men were selfless, unselfish, compassionate and skilled heroes, and nothing less. I extend my deepest sorrow and condolences to the families and friends who are grieving over their losses. I hope to be a physician myself some day, and these men are a true inspiration to me, and indicate a standard that all humans, physician or not, should understand. The families and friends of these men are in my thoughts every day.
-EMT, pre-medical student |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 01:14 AM by Karin Asplund |
| The transplant team has saved the lives of two people very dear to me, performing a kidney transplant on our mom and a double lung transplant for a very special friend. There are no words to express my thanks for their gifts and sorrow for their loss. I had the pleasure of teaching the Spoor children ice skating and will miss my weekly hockey chat with my Canadian friend. |
Posted Friday, June 8, 2007 at 12:11 AM by JDA |
| I have only been back to the University since January so had only been acquainted with Martin and David for a short time. In that time I learned what gifted practitioners and good men they were. I looked forward to getting to know them both better. I have read every posting so far and can't help but think that if it isn't what we take with us, but what we leave behind that defines us...these two special men were all things we should aspire to be. I am proud of them, our hospital and all the good work we do here. David (neighbor) I'll think of you each time I hear the turkeys in the field out back. Martin (dear friend of my dear friend) your calm demeanor in the face of chaos (and dry,one-line zingers that came out of nowhere)will be missed. Strength to all |
Posted Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 11:32 PM by cgillard |
| To all the families, my heartfelt condolences. I am indeed a mother and a loving grandmother. My heart is heavy and may the Lord be with you all. |
Posted Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 10:51 PM by Trisha York |
| As a cardiothoracic nurse here at the U of M for many years and the daughter of a lung transplant recipient, I have a great appreciation for what the Survival Flight team does. It takes such talent, dedication and heart to do what these people do for a living. Thank God for them and all who perform these precious duties. The hospital has suffered a tremendous loss in the passing of these extraordinary heroes. I am mostly saddened for the families they leave behind. You can't replace a husband, father, son or friend. They were blessed to share time on this earth with them. My hope and prayer is that their loved ones will be comforted and embraced by the amazing spirits of these six men. May we all continue in our efforts to provide exemplary care to the community in honor of them. |
Posted Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 10:43 PM by Tammy Lambert R.N. on 4 BC |
| Dr. David Ashburn was one of a kind with his beautiful country accent and stylish ways of explaining medical terms to us Nurses on 4BC. Throughout our lives we may come across some smell, or some song, that will remind us of our friend, and we can only thank God for that, that's his way of never letting us forget him, always remembering those that touched our lives. My family prays for your family. God bless you all, and may you find strength to go on. |
Posted Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 10:41 PM |
| I am so saddened to hear of this tragedy. I am an emploee at U of M and I have long admired what Survival Flight does. When I am at home and hear Survival Flight off in a distance I run to a window and watch them fly over, that is how fascinated I am. Those wonderful people are now in heaven and will watch Survival Flight fly below them. I will continue to be amazed by these wonderful people who take a risk everytime they work. My heart goes out to these 6 heroes, their family and friends. They will forever be flying with Blue and Maize wings.
Kim |
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