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Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 11:29 PM by Shhariyour Andaz |
| My deepest symapathies for the families. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 11:22 PM by John Swirple RN |
| To Mitzi Chenault, To a friend and mentor. My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. You are in my family's prayers. John, Christine, Hannah, and Logan |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 11:15 PM by Rachel Ball |
| Tonight 40 plus members of TICU staff gathered at Guy Hollerins in memory of Martin and Dave...we shared amazing stories and had many laughs. We are all very privilaged to have known such amazing men. Martin Spoor was one of my BEST friends and there will NEVER be anyone that is able to replace him. He was truly one of a kind. Martin could make anyone laugh, and he supported you like he was your family. I will miss him more than words can express. Today we have lost the "TRUE HEART" of our cardiac program. We love you MARTIN! |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 11:07 PM |
| I am an RN and remember Richard Chenault from my orientation at U of M. He was an amazing speaker and showed true passion for his job. He was so motivating and made his entire audience intersted in organ transplant. It is a shame to lose such an enthusiastic soul. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 11:03 PM by Karen A. Chartier |
| My deepest sympathies to all the families, friends, and co-workers affected by this tragedy. Your U-M family grieves with you.
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33 (New International Version) |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 11:02 PM by justine derousse |
| There are no words to heal the pain. The family and medical teams have my prayers and thoughts. I have very fond memories of Dr. Spoor's humor with the patients and staff. He was a great surgeon and person...always putting people at ease.
- A former member of the cardiac surgery team. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 10:59 PM |
| We are so deeply saddened by this tragedy. Our hearts go out to all the families and to the patient awaiting the "gift of life". Our prayers are with you all. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 10:59 PM by Steve Kandt |
| Having received a double lung transplant just
two years ago at U of M, I fully understand the
extensive amount of work that is done in order to
complete a transplant. The prayers of my entire
family go out to all of the families that have lost a loved one in the recent plane accident.
All of these individuals were used to putting
the lives of others before their own.
The entire transplant community mourns the loss of these heroic individuals. Thank you for all that you have done and for what you were trying to do that day. God Bless,
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Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 10:54 PM by Dan Neil EMT-S Jackson Community Ambulance |
| My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of all six victims of this horrible acccident. I know several members of the Survival Flight team and will always remember them in my prayers. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 10:50 PM |
| I did not personally know these people, but I have friends and patients who were greatly influenced by their skills and commitment to saving lives. It is not only sad that they are gone, but they themselves did not get to participate in their life purpose of organ donation. I am sure that this was their intention. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 10:46 PM by Duke Life Flight |
| On behalf of the team at Duke Life Flight, we extend our deepest sympathy and we pray for your comfort and healing during this very difficult time. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 10:43 PM by The Hill family |
| Although we do not know any of the victims of this tragedy, we do want to express that our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the families involved. We are so sorry for your loss. Your loved ones will be always be remembered as heroes as they worked every day to promote the gift of life. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 10:42 PM by B.H. |
| It is with the greatest respect and gratitude that we say peace to you, wonderful caregivers and pilots. Your selfless acts will always be remembered. To the families and friends, sincerest sympathies. The prayers that comfort you are abounding. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 10:42 PM by April Kesler |
| Even though I have only worked for the U of M main operating room for a short time some of my most memorable surgeries have been with the transplant team. Their enthusiasm for their work as well as the time involved in their work is inspiring. My condolences are with the transplant team and the families of those lost, each will be deeply missed. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 10:30 PM by Meredith Hoag, MT |
| I work in Blood Bank at U of M and set up many blood products for transplant recipients. Each time Survival Flight flies over when I am on lunch, or coming or leaving UM I watch in awe as I know their mission is so special and important. To the families of the lost crew - you have to know that your loved one was doing what he loved to do - the feeling of saving one's life - is the greatest feeling of all! Thinking & praying for you at this most difficult time. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 10:26 PM |
| As an alum of the U of M and long-time Ann Arbor resident I am deeply saddened by this tragic loss. My prayers are with the families of the men lost in this noble work and with the families of patients in the transplant program. I am also praying for those who worked with the transplant team and who now must carry on this great work. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 10:18 PM by Dennis L Erickson |
| I am a K/P recipiant and know first hand what it's like to have been given a second chance of life. I am a volunteer with the Wisconsin Donor Network and board president of Transplant Wisconsin Inc. Please pass on our deepest sympathy to the families of those who died in this terrible accident. Our hearts and prayers go out to all.
God Bless, Dennis |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 10:08 PM |
| My heart just weeps for the families of those who didn't make it back home on Monday night. I can't imagine what you are going through, but I can offer my prayers to all of you. Though I never got to meet any of the six on the flight except Richard Chenault II, I was taken back by this horrifying news. I can honestly say that everyone at the U has been touched by him in some way. I only met him a couple of times during inservices, but if he saw me in the halls he would always say hi and it was as if you were seeing an old friend again. He just had a way of brightening up your day with his smile, kind heart, and caring soul. He as well as the others will be greatly missed, not just at the U, but by those that will never be able to be touched by this extraordinary team. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 10:05 PM by Jose R. Rodriguez |
| My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who lost their lives. I am incredibly saddened by this tragedy. I have lots of great memories with David Ashburn at Wake Forest. We did general surgery residency together, and actually we met at D.C. few weeks ago. My condolences to Candace and the children. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 10:04 PM |
| As a member of the UMHS family, I want to say thank you to everyone on the survival flight crew and the transplant teams for the daily work they do. Although I didn't know any of the men personally, I feel as tho they are part of my "family" and want the families of all to know that my thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you. There are six more stars shining bright in the sky watching over us.
God Bless.... |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 10:03 PM |
| As a nurse I had the privledge of working with Dr Ashburn on occasion. He was always down to earth, kind, and willing to teach, he was one of my favorite surgeons. I loved that southern draw and those cowboy boots. He will be greatly missed. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 10:02 PM by Elizabeth Kline MD |
| My condolences to the families of these fallen individuals and to the family of the patient awaiting the organs. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 10:02 PM by Roxanne Dautremont |
| It was January 1999. My 10 year old son was facing open heart surgery at the University of Alberta Hospital. Our entire family was in the room when a very laid back, reassuring presence entered the room. By the time he was done speaking with us we felt very reassured and went into this experience much less stressed. We've never forgotten his name because my son was feeling so reassured by this Dr. that he cracked a 10 year old style joke, "I bet he's a fun guy" ( fungi, spore you know! )
That team corrected a life threatening defect in a young man who went on to excel in sports, is living a good life, is canvassing for the Heart and Stroke Foundation this month and is off to University this fall. Not a single day goes by that we don't think of them and say our thanks. And so, though our meeting with Dr. Spoor was brief, we do, in fact, feel we've lost someone close to our hearts and we express our heartfelt sympathy to his family. You are loved, by us, by God. Consider yourself held in our arms as long as you need it. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 10:00 PM by Amy Kostrzewa. MD |
| As I was at work in the Mott OR today, I took a little closer look into the faces of the people I work with each and every day... Our great loss is also our great reminder of the incredible work we all do in the service of our patients.
Of course there are no words adequate to express this, but my prayers and deepest sympathy are with the families and friends of these men, these heroes. My prayers are also with the recipient patient and family, and the family of the donor, all who must be suffering so greatly. May you have strength and peace. May we all. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 09:59 PM by Thompson Family |
| Your staff has become a big part of our lives. You all have saved my son's life more than once. You all have performed miracles. You gave us hope just when we needed it. If it weren't for everyone including the patient at your hospital my son would have not lived to see his first birthday. We are deeply affected by this tragedy and our thoughts and prayers go out to all whom this affected. I got the chance to fly with the survival flight team when my son had to be life flighted from montana to u of m for congestive heart failure. Thank you all and god bless.
LOVE ALWAYS THE THOMPSON FAMILY |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 09:59 PM by Linda Lambert |
| My love and prayers go out to the families of the transplant team and to their bigger U of M family. Working as a nurse practitioner for a pediatric cardiac surgeon and participating as a member of the transplant team myself, I am deeply touched by your loss. While I didn't know any of them personally, I felt I knew Dr. Ashburn from his work with the Congenital Heart Surgeons Society and could not have been more pleased when my daughter, an anesthesia resident, told me she was working with him at the U of M. I am indeed grateful for the incredible dedication and tedious hours that both Dr. Spoor and Dr. Ashburn have spent in not only their own training but that of sharing their knowledge and expertise with young physicians in residency. I know she and her colleagues will feel the loss of these amazing and talented surgeons but am hopeful that their legacy will live on through them. May God bless their immediate families and their extended family, the U of M. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 09:58 PM by John & Melanie Peachell |
| It was with great sadness that we learned of the tragedy that unfolded yesterday. My deepest sympathies to all the family, friends and colleagues of the U of M Transplant team. You all died as heroes. Susan and Family, we paid special tribute to Martin today while we were out in Kananaskis, near where you were married. Be strong, our thoughts are with you. ,p>John & Melanie Peachell |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 09:52 PM by Joel Deonanan MD |
| I first met David when I was a 4th year med student at Wake Forest. I later was his intern for most of his chief year. He was somebody that I have tried to model myself after. I think of him often and will continue to do so. I hope I can be half the surgeon, father and friend he was.
Joel Deonanan MD
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Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 09:48 PM by Pattie Katcher |
| We, in the Office of Multicultural Affairs at the School of Dentistry, are greatly saddened by the passing of Richard Chenault, transplant specialist. For the past 9 summers, Richard would visit students participating in our summer enrichment programs, teaching all of us about the very important topic of organ and tissue donation. Even with his incredibly busy schedule, he always made time for our students...whether it was showing them platinated organs, arranging for a trip to the hospital to view an autopsy, or some other effort to educate these young adults about the importance of keeping a healthy body - for perhaps a future organ donation. His calm and caring demeanor will be forever remembered. We pray for his family, friends and colleagues (of which we considered ourselves). |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 09:42 PM |
| My heart goes out to the entire Survival Flight program, Transplant program and even more to the families of our "brave heroes" who have passed in this terrible tragedy. I personally know many of the survival flight staff, had met Richard Chenault several times and knew Rick Lapensee from both the Fire service and as an EMS worker in our area. My prayers go out to the families that God may give you the strength to get through this painful time and the courage to move on. As long as we remember, they will always be in our hearts. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 09:41 PM |
| Our prayers fly out to you and yours. We will always remember our heroes. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 09:39 PM by John Conzett |
| My deepest condolences to the families of the transplant team, the recipient and family, as well as the donor's family.
Having had a successful kidney tranplant four years ago, I remember the waiting for a kidney to become available and the excitement and joy of having "my turn" at receiving one. I have met so many people involved with transplantation, these are the real hero and superstars. The recipients, we are just along for the ride, as all the wonderful, thoughtful, giving people, spend time, money, energy, and the spirit of life just to keep us alive. It always shocks me when I hear of a tragedy that takes away some of these very special people from all of us who need them (and probably take them for granted) as well as the loving and very giving families for allowing them to do what they want to do. Again, my condolences to the victims' families and every one in the medical community. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 09:38 PM by Emmanuel Daon, MD |
| As the retrieval surgeon for the donor's heart, I stood across the table from Dr. Ashburn as we harvested the thoracic organs together. The Michigan lung transplant team demonstrated the utmost professionalism, and a deep sense of respect for the patient. It was a true honor to serve the same noble cause with these exemplary individuals.
I wish to express my most sincere condolences to the families of our lost colleagues on behalf of our community. We will keep you in our prayers. Emmanuel Daon, MD
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Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 09:31 PM |
| My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and the UM Community. May God bless and keep you in this hour of need. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 09:28 PM by Sherri and Tony Capizzani |
| Our hearts are full of prayers for these six heroes and their families. As a NICU nurse and surgery resident, we both worked closely with David in Winston Salem. He was an amazing surgeon and an incredible person with an immeasurable passion for helping others. We'll miss your love of Tennessee and singing Kenny Chesney songs on rounds! He will be forever missed. |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 09:25 PM by Vicki Maloney |
| To all the families of these brave heroes:
We're so devastated. Please know that we are keeping each and every one of you and your families in our prayers. God bless, Vicki Maloney and family Volunteer donor family speaker for WDN |
Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 09:16 PM by Ignatius (UoM Alumni) |
| To those who died.. You belong to those who make this world a better place to live and I thank you. And to those family and friends left behind.. hope this poem brings comfort.
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am a thousand winds that blow.
When you wake in the morning hush,
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
Mary Frye (1932) |
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! |
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