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Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 10:01 AM by Zandra |
| I am a family friend of Dennis Hoyer's son Brian. My thoughts and prayers are with his Family and the families of the other Survival Flight Team members. It is a great loss to everyone. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 10:01 AM |
| My family wishes to extend their condolences to the staff of U of M and the families. Our family approx 1 year ago was able to receive a kidney for transplant. I cannot put into words how kind the entire transplant team was to our family. You are amazing - you give the gift of life and it is most appreciated. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 09:58 AM by Noura |
| Some souls are too special for heaven to wait. May God bless the families of the Survival Flight crew. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 09:55 AM by Zivojin Jonjev |
| Thank you for your devotion, high level of professionalism, and passion to help. Cardiac surgeons from the University of Novi Sad, Serbia |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 09:53 AM by RR |
| We convey our sincere condolences to the team, families and colleagues.RR DMC |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 09:40 AM by Rodman E. Taber, MD |
| Darrell; What a tragic loss. We can hope that something learned from this will make future transplant activities safer. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 09:35 AM by Mary Dimo, Clinical Pharmacist, UofM Trauma-Burn Unit |
| I heard the news on the radio yesterday morning as I was parking to come into work. My first thought was, "Please, I hope Richard was not on that plane..." although in my heart I knew he would have been, he always was...that's what he did, it was his job.
Richard and I met many years ago at the U. "Are you related to the Himlin boys that ran Track at Gabriel Richard?" he asked, and through the connection of my brothers, I made a wonderful friend! But then again, Richard was everyone's friend! That wonderful smile, he always made you feel special, always stopped to talk, shake a hand, give a hug. He was truly one of a kind! My heartfelt condolences go out to all the family and friends of those lost in this tragic accident. Know that the UofM community shares in your grief and pain. We will always be inspired by their dedication and passion for saving lives. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 09:32 AM by John Brinkerhuff |
| It was a terrible loss to the Transplant community, the victims' families and anyone who has ever crossed their paths. To me Richard was a person I will never forget. While he is not with us today, I will always cherish the memory of his beautiful spirit and his smile as well as the feel of his loving arms wrapped around me when we parted for the last time in person. We will miss him so much. See you in God's house someday Richard. John Brinkerhuff |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 09:31 AM by Huron Valley Sinai Hospital 2E Telemetry |
| Our Unit would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the families of these brave and honorable men. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 09:28 AM by Theresa |
| May the spirit of caring and loving carry us through this time of grief. Surely these men have sacrificed their lives doing what they did best -- unselfish acts of helping the sick and healing wounds that were beyond hope. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 09:27 AM |
| Very sorry to hear of the loss of life while trying to save another. My condolences to your families and loved ones. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 09:27 AM by Daniel Kowalczyk |
| Richard Chenault gained my respect with his intelligence, grace and professionalism. He gained my friendship with his humor, acceptance, and integrity. He lived as he preached, leading others by the examples he set in treating everyone with respect, kindness, and offers of help. I hope I can respect his memory by trying to treat others the same way he would. Perhaps someday I'll be able to walk through UofM the same way he did, by claiming every person I see as either a friend, or someone soon to be a friend. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 09:24 AM by Alessandro |
| I share with their families this momment of pain. A CT resident in training. Italy. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 09:18 AM by Kathy Szakatis, Adult Palliative Care Team |
| My thoughts are with the families, friends and colleagues that knew each of these individuals as a spouse, parent, friend, colleague, coach, etc. I have no doubt their loss will be felt by many.
I had the opportunity to work with Dr. Spoor during a palliative care consult and found him to be empathetic and supportive of the patient's and family's needs/goals. I feel fortunate to have met him.
I also had the opportunity to work with Richard on several occasions and found him to be very helpful re: Gift of Life information and education. He was a kind and compassionate person with a great smile. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 09:16 AM by Barb Harburg |
| I would like to thank those 6 members of the transplant team who lost their lives as they were attempting to help save the life of another person in our human family. I knew Richard Chenault as the coach of Gabriel Richard's girl's cross country and track team. He was a mentor for many of the girls and was a positive role model. This year he was to be awarded the "Coach of the Year Award." He will be sorely missed. As a Christian I have hope in God that these 6 men are with God because of the promise in Scripture: "Greater love has no man than he that lays down his life for another." |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 08:59 AM by Christine Fricke |
| Richard will be greatly missed! He was always such a positive figure in our office. He is an inspiration to us all to go above and beyond. I know that the guys will be watching over all of us as we struggle to continue in our daily lives. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 08:54 AM by David Feldman |
| The persistent memory of this tragedy remains in the air, making regular tasks difficult to do today. Although I never met any of members this team, the loss of our kindred partners is heartfelt. The families should know that they will be missed and your neighbors to the South extend their most sincere condolences. Ohio State stands behind their sister University with reverence, admiration and sadness. We are there for you now and always. May G-d be with the families and all of the U of M family.- David Feldman |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 08:53 AM by Christine Fricke |
| Rick provided a lot of our training in perfusion for Dara and myself. He would always stop by our desks and see how call was going and what was new with our families.
He always kept us laughing. He even came up with nicknames for Dara and I. Our nicknames came from Dara hitting several deer with her car and mine came from my husband and I having the first grass fire for the year in Manchester. Therefore, his nicknames for us were "Crash and Burn". With spending so many hours together training and out on cases, Rick was just like a brother to me. He will be greatly missed. I will carry his picture with me to pick me up. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Christine Fricke Transplant Specialist |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 08:50 AM by Nancy Wellman |
| I had the great pleasure of working with David Ashburn this past weekend in the PCTU. He will be forever remembered as a passionate, caring, funny and a genuine nice guy. This is a great loss to the U of M Cardiac team. My sincere sorrow and condolences to his wife, children, family and his many friends as he seemed to touch everyone he came in contact with.
We'll miss you "Cowboy Dave", Nancy Wellman, RT |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 08:47 AM by Yolanda Santoya |
| My husband received a Liver Transplant in 1994 and a kidney in 1995.... our hearts go out to each family that has been affected by this tragedy. My prayers are that the University of Michigan Transplant Organization will grow from this tragedy. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 08:45 AM by Rodney Landreneau |
| A terrible loss of talent and humanity. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 08:44 AM by Victoria Malone |
| I would like to give my condolence to all the families that lost a loved one in the accident Monday. You and your families will be in my prayers. Stay strong and smile because they're watching over us. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 08:41 AM by Tara |
| My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the victims..May God watch over them. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 08:40 AM by Heather from TN. |
| I went to church with David as a teen, his mom and dad adored their only son. As I read some of the condolences/memories I see David was still the sweet, mild mannered boy that I grew up with.
To his parents and dear wife I share your sadness. I will hold you in my thoughts, but most of all my prayers. David Ashburn will live on thru his three precious children. My heart also goes out to the other families who were affected by this tragic event. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 08:36 AM |
| I do not know any of the victims or families, and I have never been involved in an organ donation, yet my heart breaks for the families left behind and the lives that have been lost. All of those on board this tragic flight were doing a service to humanity and did not deserve such a tragic end. As a mom and wife, I truly feel for the women that are now left to live without their soul mate and their best friend, and the children who will not get a lifetime with their father. To all those affected, please know that thoughts and prayers are with you, even from total strangers such as myself. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 08:36 AM by Dawn |
| My thoughts and prayers are with the families during this difficult time. Those who perished were heroes who will never be forgotten and their loss will be felt by all lives they touched. My heart goes out to their families and friends.
To the transplant patient and family in waiting...please know you will also be in the thoughts and prayers of everyone who has been touched by these unfortunate circumstances. God bless you and your family while you wait. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 08:29 AM by Sue George, MCIT |
| I want to share my deepest sympathies for the families of those fine individuals whose lives were taken so tragically. The MCIT team that I'm on has for many years supported a web application used by Survival Flight staff to track all of their flights.
Prior to our move out of the hospital several years ago, our department was directly across the hall from the Survival Flight offices and we used to see familiar faces of their team members coming and going daily. My thoughts and prayers go to the Survival Flight team and their families and friends. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 08:27 AM by Geoffrey Collins |
| I worked in the U of M ER in the early mid 90's. We worked closely with the Survival Flight department. I know how tight of a group we all were. While I do not know any of these individuals personally, I feel horribly and pray for the friends and family of these heroic people. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 08:26 AM by Jayne Tirey |
| This message comes to you from both a patient of U.M. but also a Mom whose 3 children's lives were saved by the wonderful and dedicated doctors and nurse's at this wonderful hospital.
My oldest son Scott had Heart Surgery at U.M. when he was 5 years of age, as well as my son Noah who had brain surgery at just two months of age. Our daughter is also treated at U.M. also. I don't know what we would have done without these wonderful people. This loss that you are experiencing is being felt by many parents just like me. Please know that you are in our prayers and will continue to be in the long months ahead. Jayne Tirey |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 08:12 AM by Gail |
| I would just like to send my condolences to all the family members of all these wonderful people that have done so much for all the patients that they have helped. I did not know any of them personally, but have worked for U of M for 27 years and want to relate how lucky I have been and what a wonderful hospital facility this is and wish to relate to the families that I will keep them all in my prayers, sometimes we have no idea why God does things like this, but all I can see is all these wonderful people up in heaven overlooking all of us now. God Bless You All. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 08:12 AM by Debe and Peter Zurawski |
| Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of this wonderful team of people who gave 100% to others in need.
Please know that everyone in Milwaukee, WI is thinking of you at this time and keeping everyone in our hearts and prayers. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 08:08 AM by Teresa Giunta |
| With a heavy heart I bestow my deepest sympathy and greatest love upon my dear friends and former colleagues of the Transplant Center. I am a better person today for having learned and worked alongside the extraordinary heroes of this organization. Richard and Rick were 2 of the finest examples of the love, selflessness and living for others attitude so common in the transplant group. They exuded passion in everything they did and willingly gave their lives in an attempt to save that of another human being.
Richard and Rick were truly angels on earth and now they take their rightful place as angels in the Kingdom of Heaven. Though their passing is extremely painful, undoubtedly tragic and most certainly untimely, it's a fitting legacy to the lives they led...they held nothing back, they committed themselves to their life's passion and gave everything they had to touch the life of a fellow human being. They lived their lives as unsung heroes and the painful sweet sound of the song being sung for them now is much deserved and bitter sweet. My Transplant friends, I pray for your courage, strength and fortitude as you continue to carry out the mission of restoring lives. You are no longer unsung heroes...your song is being sung and it's beautiful. All my love and prayers, Teresa |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 08:07 AM by Matt and Angie Edwards |
| We would like to express our sincere condolences to all of the family and friends touched by the tragic crash involving the UM transplant team. We would also like to add a few words about a very special person and friend, Dr. David Ashburn.
We first met David when he was a medical student with Angie at East Tennessee State. David then came to Wake Forest where he was a resident surgeon with Matt. David was a brazenly southern, wickedly bright, and unfailingly compassionate man who was first and foremost a fantastic husband and father. No one will feel his loss more than his loving wife Candace and his children. David was also a fierce friend and a doctor with few equals. To say that he will be missed by his colleagues and patients is an understatement to say the least. Our entire family at Wake Forest grieves with you in the loss of David and all of the like minded souls who were just doing what they did best.....trying to help others. May God bless them all. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 08:04 AM by Dolores Wilhelm |
| To the family, friends, and staff members at the U, I express my sincere sympathy for your tremendous loss. They are truly angels in heaven now. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 08:02 AM |
| My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the organ-transport team. My father is a heart transplant recipient; his transplant surgery was performed at the U of M Medical Center. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 08:00 AM by Keith I Widd |
| I am extremely shocked by this news. I had the pleasure to fly with Richard and Dennis in the past and I know that they are an enormous loss to our world, I am extremely saddened by their departure. Please relay to their family and the rest of the Flight Survival/Marlin Air teams my deepest condolences. |
Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 07:57 AM by suzanne fleming |
| Here's a way we can honor the memory of our transplantation team. The Gift of Life. The Michigan Organ Donor Registry at www.giftoflifemichigan.org.
Richard, I never knew your name until I saw your photo in the paper. But I remember you well. You were the one who was always smiling. In and around the halls of general surgery, you always had a pleasant smile even for those you did not know. Suzanne Fleming |
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. |
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